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Pitras are our departed ancestors, and their role in our lives is deeply rooted in tradition and spiritual belief. According to ancient scriptures, honoring them through specific rituals and customs is essential to receive their blessings and maintain harmony within the family. When a soul leaves the body after completing a full and meaningful life-and…

The debate surrounding Lord Krishna’s horoscope within the astrological community has persisted for years, sparking intriguing discussions about placements that led to his divine traits. Unlike Lord Rama, who symbolizes ideal righteousness, Krishna’s personality embodies a different kind of wisdom-one rooted in diplomacy, shrewdness, and sometimes, rule-breaking. His approach is particularly relevant in today’s world,…

Guru Purnima is an auspicious day in Hindu mythology and holds special significance for a number of reasons, many of them associated with Gurus and Saints of the past. Some believe it to be the birth tithi (Moon phase) of Brihaspati, the Teacher of the Gods, while others believe it to be the day Shiva…

Frequently I consult with skeptics. Astrology is an esoteric subject and skepticism is natural.  Many times people come to me, ironically, claiming that they don’t believe in Astrology.  Some don’t like the idea that chance plays a role in life and have a hard time accepting that they are not in control of their destiny.…

Just like there are benefic yogas, there are planetary combinations that give problems and struggle in life. I am outlining the ones I have observed from research I have conducted over the years. Malefic combinations are more difficult to study because the horoscopes of public figures are likely to have more benefic combinations than malefic…

One of the most common questions I get is – what are the most favorable planetary combinations in astrology? One can do a Google search and there is an endless list of benefic yogas. But I have also observed that many times these yogas do not bear desirable fruit. In this article, I am going…

One of the first steps in understanding Astrology is to learn about the Lagna or the D1 Chart. The Lagna, or the Ascendant is the position of the planets at that moment in time when the infant native takes her/his first breath at birth i.e. the first cry immediately upon delivery. The Lagna chart is…

The 7th House – the 7th house belongs to partners, and life partners. It has ownership over your wife or husband, and long term business and work associates. Partnerships require sacrifices and patience. Hence, an individualistic and lone operator like Rahu, who rules matters of greed, intolerance and impulsiveness, feels out of place in this…