Arudha - the real you and your image in the world
The Arudha Lagna is a concept in Vedic astrology that sheds light on the perception of an individual in the external world and society. It reveals how others perceive you and which image you project in the world. Arudha means arisen and is a reflection or shadow that has arisen from you. It is not …
Dasha - Understanding the seasons of your life
In Vedic astrology, Dasha refers to planetary periods or cycles that influence an individual's life. Dasha systems play a crucial role in timing events and understanding the different phases of life. The most commonly used dasha system is the Vimshottari Dasha, which is based on the Moon's position at …
Timing Puja with the Kālachakra:
Timing is everything. Just as the stars and planets mark the celestial rhythm of life, every ritual, prayer, and remedial practice (upāya) gains or loses potency depending on when it is performed. One of the most profound—and lesser-known—methods for choosing auspicious timing is the Kālachakra, or “Wheel of Time. This sacred system maps the interplay …
The Upapada Lagna: The Mirror of Relationships
In every love story, there’s a moment where giving feels effortless — when our heart opens fully and we want nothing more than to share time, energy, and life with another soul. Yet, at some point, the mind pulls back. It begins to measure, to expect, to protect. We start to give less and look for more. Slowly, the current of love that once flowed freely begins to contract …
Karma: Choice or Change, Who Writes Our Story?
The question regarding free will and destiny has arisen in the minds of great thinkers and sages alike for thousands and thousands of years and is nothing new. The Greek philosopher Heraclitus famously coined the statement “Character is destiny”, proposing that destiny is not determined by …
What is Vedic Astrology, and how does it matter to me?
Vedic Astrology is one of the sacred sciences of the Vedas that originated several thousands of years ago in India. Vedic Astrology is originally called “jyotisha”, which literally translates into the “science of light”. Jyotisha is the scientific study of planetary movements and …