Learn Astrology: A Complete Guide to Vedic Astrology

Astrology is not merely a means of making predictions; it is also an ancient science for understanding oneself. Vedic Astrology sheds light on various aspects of life through planets, zodiac signs, nakshatras (constellations), and houses. Whether you are a beginner or wish to deepen your existing knowledge, this Astrology Learning Hub will guide you from fundamental principles to advanced astrological concepts.     

In this space, you will learn some basic concepts of Vedic Astrology, like the Planets, Houses, Ascendants, Nakshatras, Yogas, Dashas & Planetary Transits.  

What Will You Learn in Astrology?

Vedic astrology is based on key elements that together form an individual’s birth chart. Understanding these elements is the first step in learning astrology.

Astrology is not just a technique used for predicting the future. You will also learn the basics through the advanced astrological concepts of Planetary Influences, Zodiac Signs, Natural Houses, Nakshatras, and Analysis of Kundli. 

Houses in Vedic Astrology

The 12 houses of the horoscope represent different areas of life. Each house signifies a specific aspect of life.

Houses	Bhava Name	Rules Over
1st House	Tanu Bhava	Self, personality, physical body
2nd House	Dhana Bhava	Wealth, family, speech
3rd House	Sahaj Bhava	Courage, communication, siblings
4th House	Sukha Bhava	Home, mother, comforts
5th House	Putra Bhava	Creativity, education, children
6th House	Ari Bhava	Health, competition, debts
7th House	Yuvati Bhava	Marriage, partnerships
8th House	Randhra Bhava	Transformation, mysteries
9th House	Dharma Bhava	Fortune, spirituality, higher learning
10th House	Karma Bhava	Career, profession, reputation
11th House	Labha Bhava	Income, gains, social circle
12th House	Vyaya Bhava	Expenses, foreign lands, moksha

The nine planets influence personality, thought, behaviour, and life events – each carrying its own energy in a horoscope. Their placement, strength, and combinations impact your career, relationships, health, wealth, and various other significant aspects of life.

The zodiac’s 12 signs help astrologers interpret personality and traits from your date and time of birth, and how the planets sit within them. It also analyses how planets are aligned with those signs, providing information about various parts of life, such as relationships, health, and wealth, and predictions for the future. 

Important Astrology Topics

Mahadasha and Antardasha

An essential component of Vedic Astrology, the Dasha system determines the prominent planet throughout a person’s lifetime.

Planetary Conjunctions

When two or more planets are located in one house or zodiac sign this is referred to as a conjunction, which will lead to planetary conjunctions producing unique yogas (combinations) and effects in a person’s birth chart. 

Planetary Transits

In Vedic astrology, planetary transits involve the movement of the nine planets. All the transits can mold your life in the most unexpected manner and are of great importance.  

Yogas and Doshas

The planetary combinations that create specific results in terms of what occurs in your life are known as yogas. Likewise, doshas are the afflictions created by a planet’s placement that create problems or obstacles in the individual’s birth chart. 

Ascendant (Lagna) 

The Ascendant (Lagna) is the zodiac sign rising on the eastern horizon at the time of birth. It plays a major role in shaping personality, physical appearance, and life direction.

Astrological Remedies  

To counteract any negative effects from orbital (planetary) Doshas, various measures are used within Astrology to offset the planetary effects on a person, using mantras for meditation, performing charitable acts, observing fasts, wearing gemstones, and other solutions.  

Birth Chart (Janam Kundli)

A person’s birth chart provides the foundation for Vedic astrology. The chart is constructed based on the date, time, and location of a person’s birth and specifies where each planet, house, sign of the zodiac, and nakshatra are located at the moment of the individual’s birth. 

Why Learn Vedic Astrology? 

• To better understand your personality
• To explore career and professional prospects
• To understand relationships and marriage
• To seek guidance for financial decisions
• To understand the impact of planetary afflictions (doshas) and combinations (yogas)
• For spiritual growth and self-awareness

Start Your Astrology Learning Journey 

Astrology is evolving as new research, interpretations, and applications bring us more insight into how the various aspects of the universe interrelate. By furthering your understanding of the planets, houses, zodiac signs, nakshatras, and yogas, you will learn how they pertain to your own astrology birth chart. Take a look at our collection of reference materials so that you can learn more about the various types of Vedic Astrology and their significance to each of these areas.