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The foundations of Vedic astrology, explained without fear or jargon.
This hub explains the core ideas of Vedic astrology in plain language: what a kundli is, the sidereal zodiac and Lahiri ayanamsa, Vimshottari dasha, Manglik dosha, Sade Sati and Ashtakoot guna milan. Each guide opens with a short answer, then explains what tradition says and where its limits are.
What Is a Kundli? A Clear Guide to the Vedic Birth Chart
What a kundli (janam kundli) is, what it contains, how it is calculated and how to read the basics — explained without jargon.
Sidereal vs Tropical Zodiac and the Lahiri Ayanamsa, Explained
Why your Vedic sign differs from your Western sign: the sidereal zodiac, precession, and the Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa used in Indian astrology.
Vimshottari Dasha Explained: How Vedic Astrology Times Your Life
How the 120-year Vimshottari dasha system works, the order and length of each planet’s period, and how your starting dasha is calculated from your Moon’s nakshatra.
Manglik Dosha: What It Is, How Common It Is, and the Traditional Exceptions
A calm, factual guide to Manglik (Kuja) dosha: which Mars placements count, why it is so common, the traditional cancellations, and what it does and does not mean.
Sade Sati Explained: Dates, Phases and What It Really Means
What Sade Sati is, how its three phases are calculated from your Moon sign, current Saturn transit dates for 2025–2028, and a fear-free way to approach it.
Guna Milan (Ashtakoot) Explained: The 36-Point Kundli Matching System
How Ashtakoot guna milan scores 36 points across eight factors, what each koot measures, what counts as a good score, and why the score is only a starting point.
How We Calculate Your Chart and Write Your Report
Our methodology: Swiss Ephemeris positions, Lahiri ayanamsa, whole-sign houses, Vimshottari dasha, and how interpretations are written with AI assistance and human editing.
Where should you start?
New to Vedic astrology? Begin with “What is a kundli?”, then read the sidereal zodiac guide — it explains why your Vedic sign may differ from your Western one. If you are exploring marriage matching, read the guna milan and Manglik dosha guides together. Worried about Saturn? The Sade Sati guide separates the tradition from the fear around it.
Every guide is written in calm, factual language. Astrology is a traditional framework for reflection, not a scientific prediction. See all 50 reports · Free kundli tool