Vedic astrology, also known as Jyotish Shastra, is an ancient Indian astrological system that has its roots in the early texts of Hindu philosophy, the holy Vedas. Much more than a tool for predicting events, Vedic astrology is a divine science that provides a spiritual map of an individual’s karma, life journey, and soul purpose. It recognizes the deep interconnection between cosmic energy and individual destiny. Unlike modern horoscopes that focus primarily on personality and future predictions, astrology provides insight into spiritual development, karmic lessons, and a person’s dharma – a higher calling in life. In Sanskrit, “jyotish” means “light,” and is often referred to as the “eye of the Vedas.” This spiritual metaphor suggests that Vedic astrology sheds light on the path of life, revealing the unseen forces of karma and divine will. The sages of ancient India developed this science to understand cosmic rhythms and align human life with the universal order. By studying the pla...
In Vedic astrology, Dasha plays a pivotal role in determining the timeline of events in a person’s life. Unlike Western astrology, which focuses more on transits and aspects, Vedic astrology places heavy emphasis on the Dasha system to make accurate predictions. These planetary rulers govern certain phases of life and strongly influence the nature of events—good or bad—that a person will experience. The sequence and duration of these Dashas are predetermined based on the Moon’s position at the time of birth. This system provides a chronological map of life’s highs and lows. For instance, someone undergoing a Venus MahaDasha is likely to experience comfort, luxury, romance, and artistic growth—depending on Venus's placement in their birth chart. Within each Maha Dasha are smaller sub-periods known as Antardashas or Bhuktis, which are influenced by other planets. For example, during a Saturn Maha Dasha with a Mercury Antar Dasha, the influence of Mercury gets blended with Saturn’s ...