Glossary

This glossary collects the core terms of Vedic astrology in one place. Each entry carries a short, plain definition and links to its full guide. Use it as a quick reference for the Grahas, Nakshatras, Rashis, and houses that shape a birth chart.

Grahas (Planets)

9 terms

The nine Grahas are the planets that drive a Vedic chart, from Surya to Ketu.

Surya (Sun): Complete guide to Surya in Vedic astrology: mythology, effects when strong and weak, remedies, mantras, gemstones, and sacred candle rituals.
Chandra (Moon): Complete guide to Chandra in Vedic astrology: mythology, effects when strong and weak, remedies, mantras, gemstones, and sacred candle rituals.
Mangal (Mars): Complete guide to Mangal in Vedic astrology: mythology, effects when strong and weak, remedies, mantras, gemstones, and sacred candle rituals.
Budh (Mercury): Complete guide to Budh in Vedic astrology: mythology, effects when strong and weak, remedies, mantras, gemstones, and sacred candle rituals.
Guru (Jupiter): Complete guide to Guru in Vedic astrology: mythology, effects when strong and weak, remedies, mantras, gemstones, and sacred candle rituals.
Shukra (Venus): Complete guide to Shukra in Vedic astrology: mythology, effects when strong and weak, remedies, mantras, gemstones, and sacred candle rituals.
Shani (Saturn): Complete guide to Shani in Vedic astrology: mythology, effects when strong and weak, remedies, mantras, gemstones, and sacred candle rituals.
Rahu (North Node): Complete guide to Rahu in Vedic astrology: mythology, effects when strong and weak, remedies, mantras, gemstones, and sacred candle rituals.
Ketu (South Node): Complete guide to Ketu in Vedic astrology: mythology, effects when strong and weak, remedies, mantras, gemstones, and sacred candle rituals.

Nakshatras (Lunar Mansions)

27 terms

The 27 Nakshatras are the lunar mansions the Moon travels through each month.

Ashwini: Ashwini Nakshatra guide: deity, personality, compatibility, career, Dasha lord, padas, and Vedic remedies.
Bharani: Bharani Nakshatra guide: deity, personality, compatibility, career, Dasha lord, padas, and Vedic remedies.
Krittika: Krittika Nakshatra guide: deity, personality, compatibility, career, Dasha lord, padas, and Vedic remedies.
Rohini: Rohini Nakshatra guide: deity, personality, compatibility, career, Dasha lord, padas, and Vedic remedies.
Mrigashira: Mrigashira Nakshatra guide: deity, personality, compatibility, career, Dasha lord, padas, and Vedic remedies.
Ardra: Ardra Nakshatra guide: deity, personality, compatibility, career, Dasha lord, padas, and Vedic remedies.
Punarvasu: Punarvasu Nakshatra guide: deity, personality, compatibility, career, Dasha lord, padas, and Vedic remedies.
Pushya: Pushya Nakshatra guide: deity, personality, compatibility, career, Dasha lord, padas, and Vedic remedies.
Ashlesha: Ashlesha Nakshatra guide: deity, personality, compatibility, career, Dasha lord, padas, and Vedic remedies.
Magha: Magha Nakshatra guide: deity, personality, compatibility, career, Dasha lord, padas, and Vedic remedies.
Purva Phalguni: Purva Phalguni Nakshatra guide: deity, personality, compatibility, career, Dasha lord, padas, and Vedic remedies.
Uttara Phalguni: Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra guide: deity, personality, compatibility, career, Dasha lord, padas, and Vedic remedies.
Hasta: Hasta Nakshatra guide: deity, personality, compatibility, career, Dasha lord, padas, and Vedic remedies.
Chitra: Chitra Nakshatra guide: deity, personality, compatibility, career, Dasha lord, padas, and Vedic remedies.
Swati: Swati Nakshatra guide: deity, personality, compatibility, career, Dasha lord, padas, and Vedic remedies.
Vishakha: Vishakha Nakshatra guide: deity, personality, compatibility, career, Dasha lord, padas, and Vedic remedies.
Anuradha: Anuradha Nakshatra guide: deity, personality, compatibility, career, Dasha lord, padas, and Vedic remedies.
Jyeshtha: Jyeshtha Nakshatra guide: deity, personality, compatibility, career, Dasha lord, padas, and Vedic remedies.
Moola: Moola Nakshatra guide: deity, personality, compatibility, career, Dasha lord, padas, and Vedic remedies.
Purva Ashadha: Purva Ashadha Nakshatra guide: deity, personality, compatibility, career, Dasha lord, padas, and Vedic remedies.
Uttara Ashadha: Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra guide: deity, personality, compatibility, career, Dasha lord, padas, and Vedic remedies.
Shravana: Shravana Nakshatra guide: deity, personality, compatibility, career, Dasha lord, padas, and Vedic remedies.
Dhanishtha: Dhanishtha Nakshatra guide: deity, personality, compatibility, career, Dasha lord, padas, and Vedic remedies.
Shatabhisha: Shatabhisha Nakshatra guide: deity, personality, compatibility, career, Dasha lord, padas, and Vedic remedies.
Purva Bhadrapada: Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra guide: deity, personality, compatibility, career, Dasha lord, padas, and Vedic remedies.
Uttara Bhadrapada: Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra guide: deity, personality, compatibility, career, Dasha lord, padas, and Vedic remedies.
Revati: Revati Nakshatra guide: deity, personality, compatibility, career, Dasha lord, padas, and Vedic remedies.

Rashis (Zodiac Signs)

12 terms

The 12 Rashis are the Vedic zodiac signs, read from the Moon at birth.

Mesha (Aries): Everything about Mesha Rashi: personality, ruling planet Mangal (Mars), compatibility, career, health, sacred remedies, mantras, and recommended ritual products.
Vrishabha (Taurus): Everything about Vrishabha Rashi: personality, ruling planet Shukra (Venus), compatibility, career, health, sacred remedies, mantras, and recommended ritual products.
Mithuna (Gemini): Everything about Mithuna Rashi: personality, ruling planet Budh (Mercury), compatibility, career, health, sacred remedies, mantras, and recommended ritual products.
Karka (Cancer): Everything about Karka Rashi: personality, ruling planet Chandra (Moon), compatibility, career, health, sacred remedies, mantras, and recommended ritual products.
Simha (Leo): Everything about Simha Rashi: personality, ruling planet Surya (Sun), compatibility, career, health, sacred remedies, mantras, and recommended ritual products.
Kanya (Virgo): Everything about Kanya Rashi: personality, ruling planet Budh (Mercury), compatibility, career, health, sacred remedies, mantras, and recommended ritual products.
Tula (Libra): Everything about Tula Rashi: personality, ruling planet Shukra (Venus), compatibility, career, health, sacred remedies, mantras, and recommended ritual products.
Vrishchika (Scorpio): Everything about Vrishchika Rashi: personality, ruling planet Mangal (Mars), compatibility, career, health, sacred remedies, mantras, and recommended ritual products.
Dhanu (Sagittarius): Everything about Dhanu Rashi: personality, ruling planet Guru (Jupiter), compatibility, career, health, sacred remedies, mantras, and recommended ritual products.
Makara (Capricorn): Everything about Makara Rashi: personality, ruling planet Shani (Saturn), compatibility, career, health, sacred remedies, mantras, and recommended ritual products.
Kumbha (Aquarius): Everything about Kumbha Rashi: personality, ruling planet Shani (Saturn), compatibility, career, health, sacred remedies, mantras, and recommended ritual products.
Meena (Pisces): Everything about Meena Rashi: personality, ruling planet Guru (Jupiter), compatibility, career, health, sacred remedies, mantras, and recommended ritual products.

Houses (Bhavas)

12 terms

The 12 houses, or Bhavas, are the life areas a chart is divided into.

1st House: Complete guide to the 1st house (Bhava) in Vedic astrology. What it governs, which planets do well here, current transits, and remedies.
2nd House: Complete guide to the 2nd house (Bhava) in Vedic astrology. What it governs, which planets do well here, current transits, and remedies.
3rd House: Complete guide to the 3rd house (Bhava) in Vedic astrology. What it governs, which planets do well here, current transits, and remedies.
4th House: Complete guide to the 4th house (Bhava) in Vedic astrology. What it governs, which planets do well here, current transits, and remedies.
5th House: Complete guide to the 5th house (Bhava) in Vedic astrology. What it governs, which planets do well here, current transits, and remedies.
6th House: Complete guide to the 6th house (Bhava) in Vedic astrology. What it governs, which planets do well here, current transits, and remedies.
7th House: Complete guide to the 7th house (Bhava) in Vedic astrology. What it governs, which planets do well here, current transits, and remedies.
8th House: Complete guide to the 8th house (Bhava) in Vedic astrology. What it governs, which planets do well here, current transits, and remedies.
9th House: Complete guide to the 9th house (Bhava) in Vedic astrology. What it governs, which planets do well here, current transits, and remedies.
10th House: Complete guide to the 10th house (Bhava) in Vedic astrology. What it governs, which planets do well here, current transits, and remedies.
11th House: Complete guide to the 11th house (Bhava) in Vedic astrology. What it governs, which planets do well here, current transits, and remedies.
12th House: Complete guide to the 12th house (Bhava) in Vedic astrology. What it governs, which planets do well here, current transits, and remedies.