Grahan Dosha: Sun or Moon with Rahu–Ketu, Degrees and Chart Examples
Examine Sun or Moon conjunctions with Rahu and Ketu by degree proximity, compare astronomical eclipses with natal chart rules, and read worked examples.
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415–432 / 682Shrapit Dosha: Saturn–Rahu Association, Degree Distance and Chart Context
Analyse Saturn–Rahu conjunctions labelled Shrapit Dosha by checking sign dignity, house lordship, degree separation and Vimshottari dasha timing.
Yogas in Vedic Astrology: Major Families, Formation Rules and How to Check Them
Classify Raja, Dhana, Pancha Mahapurusha, Chandra, Ravi and Nabhasa yogas in Vedic astrology, and verify chart rules step by step.
Raja Yoga in Vedic Astrology: Kendra–Trikona Rules, Yogakaraka Planets and Examples
Learn Parashari Kendra–Trikona Raja Yoga rules, single-planet Yogakarakas, Trishadaya co-lordship blemishes and worked chart examples.
Dharma Karmadhipati Yoga: 9th and 10th Lord Connection and Worked Charts
Check Dharma Karmadhipati Yoga through 9th and 10th lord conjunction, mutual aspect or exchange across all 12 ascendants with worked charts.
Lakshmi Yoga in Kundli: 9th Lord and Lagna Lord Rules, Variants and Examples
Compare the Parashari Lagna-lord/9th-lord rule and the Venus/9th-lord variant of Lakshmi Yoga in a kundli with worked chart examples.
Saraswati Yoga in Astrology: Jupiter, Venus and Mercury Rules with Examples
Verify Saraswati Yoga in Phaladipika using Jupiter, Venus and Mercury house placements, Jupiter's sign dignity and worked chart examples.
Krittika Nakshatra: Aries–Taurus Degrees, Four Padas and Agni Symbolism
Verify Krittika Nakshatra from 26°40′ Aries to 10°00′ Taurus, map all four padas to Navamsa signs, and calculate a Moon degree across the 30° sign boundary.
Mrigashirsha Nakshatra: Taurus–Gemini Degrees, Four Padas and Soma Imagery
Locate Mrigashirsha Nakshatra across 23°20′ Taurus to 6°40′ Gemini, compare Venus- and Mercury-ruled Moon signs by pada, and study Soma symbolism responsibly.
Magha Nakshatra: Leo Degrees, Four Padas, Pitris Symbolism and Boundary Rules
Calculate Magha Nakshatra padas from 0°00′ to 13°20′ sidereal Leo, examine the 120° Cancer–Leo Gandanta junction, and read Pitris symbolism without fear.
Chitra Nakshatra: Virgo–Libra Degrees, Four Padas and Tvashtar Symbolism
Map Chitra Nakshatra from 23°20′ Virgo to 6°40′ Libra, see how Spica anchors Chitra Paksha ayanamsa near 180°, and calculate Virgo-versus-Libra padas.
Mula Nakshatra: Sagittarius Degrees, Four Padas, Nirriti Imagery and Gandanta
Verify Mula Nakshatra from 0°00′ to 13°20′ Sagittarius, map its four padas, and distinguish exact 240° Jyeshtha–Mula Gandanta rules from blanket fear.
Sunapha Yoga: 2nd House from the Moon, Qualifying Planets and Chart Examples
Verify Sunapha Yoga in Vedic astrology: check planets in the 2nd house from the natal Moon, compare the 5 planetary variants, and study worked charts.
Anapha Yoga: 12th House from the Moon, Planet Variants and Worked Charts
Check Anapha Yoga in a kundli: planets other than the Sun in the 12th house from the Moon, five graha variants, Kemadruma contrast and worked charts.
Durdhara Yoga: Both Sides of the Moon (2nd and 12th Houses) and Chart Examples
Understand Durdhara (Durudhara) Yoga when planets occupy both the 2nd and 12th houses from the Moon, 10 planetary pairings, Kartari checks and charts.
Vesi Yoga: 2nd House from the Sun, Combustion Checks and Chart Examples
Examine Vesi (Veshi) Yoga in the 2nd sign from the Sun, Mercury and Venus elongation limits, sign-border combustion checks and worked chart examples.
Vasi Yoga: 12th House from the Sun, Planetary Variants and Chart Examples
Learn Vasi (Vosi) Yoga in the 12th sign from the Sun, oriental morning-star placements, degree-separation combustion checks and worked chart examples.
Punarvasu Nakshatra: Gemini–Cancer Degrees, Four Padas and Aditi Symbolism
Verify Punarvasu Nakshatra from 20°00′ Gemini to 3°20′ Cancer, map all four padas and Aditi symbolism, and calculate Moon degrees across the 90° boundary.