ABHIJIT
The asterism occupying 270 40' to 280 54' 13" that is important in Muhurtha determination.
APACHAYA
The 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th and 8th houses in a lagna chart
APOKLIMA
The 3rd, 6th, 9th, and 12th houses in a lagna chart.
ARUDHA
Ascendation
ASPECT
Influence of planets on houses as a result planetary position in various houses.
ASHTAKAVARGA
Eightfold strength of planets and ascendant excluding Rahu and Ketu.
ASTERISMS
Same as Nakshatras.�
ARUDHALAGNA
Arudha refers to the relative distance of a sign as the lord of the sign is from the sign it owns.�
ASTOTTRI
Dasa calculation system 8 planets, A cycle of 108 years of total planetary ruler ship.�
AYANAMSA
The difference between the Tropical (Sayana) and the Sidereal (Nirayana) longitudes.�
Aquarius
The eleventh sign of the zodiac. Aquarius' symbol is the water bearer. More about Aquarius�
ARIES
The first sign of the zodiac. Aries' symbol is the ram. More about Aries�
Aspects
Aspects are planets within specific degrees of each other that create beneficial or negative attitudes, habits and energy. Back to Top
Birth Chart
Same as LAGNA CHART
CHESTABAL
Motional strength of planets.
CUSP
The central point in a house division.�
CARDINAL HOUSES
1st, 4th, 7th and 10th house divisions in a horoscope.
CHAKRA
It refers to the lagna chart with distribution of planets in different houses.�
COMBUSTION
Effect of a planet by its close proximity to the Sun.
CONJUNCTION
Any two planets positioned together in a house.�
CANCER
The fourth sign of the zodiac. Cancer's symbol is the crab. More about Cancer�
CAPRICORN
The tenth sign of the zodiac. Capricorn's symbol is the sea goat. More about Capricorn�
DASAMAMSA
One-tenth division of a zodiacal sign.
DRIK BALA
Strength doe to planetary aspects.
DRISHTI
same as Aspect.
DASAMAMSA
One-tenth division of a zodiacal sign.
DURGA BISHA YANTRA
For wealth and drastic improvement in financial condition.
DESENDANT
The doorway into the seventh house in a person's chart. It is the area of marriage and business partnerships.�
DIYA STANMBAN YANTRA
For personality and self confidence, safeguard against depression.
DEBILITATION
Weakest position of a planet.
DURGHATNA NASHAK
Protection against all type of accidents.
EARTHY SIGNS
Signs ie. Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn.�
EIGHTH HOUSE
The eighth area of an astrological chart. It represents natural changes in life such as birth and death, clearing the way for something better, self-revelations, marriage and business assets, and the resources of partnership.�
ELEVENTH HOUSE
The eleventh area of an astrological chart. It represents friendships, hopes and wishes, personal goals, associations, group aspirations, cooperation, bettering the community and humanitarianism.�
EPHEMERIS
A book containing the daily movements of the planets.�
FEMININE SIGNS
Taurus,Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, and Pisces.
FEMININE NAKSHATRAS
Krittika,Rohini,Mrigashirsha,Aridra,Punarvasu,Purva,Phaiguni, Hastha,Chittra,Vishakha,Anuradha,Dhanistha,Shatbhisag,Uttara Bhadrapada and Revati.�
FEMININE PLANETS
Moon, Venus, and Ketu�
FIERY SIGNS
Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius�
FIERY Planets
Sun and Mars are fiery planets
FIXED SIGNS
Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius.�
FIFTH HOUSE
The fifth area of an astrological chart. It represents recreation, creativity, hobbies, gambling, risks, children, love affairs and the extension of the self through children or love relationships.�
FIRST HOUSE
The first area of an astrological chart. It represents self-opinion, the first impression one gives to others, and the way a person looks at the world. It is a dominant part of a person's personality.
FORECAST
To forecast is to analyze planetary movement and make predictions about good times to make decisions, based on the positions of the planets.�
FOURTH HOUSE
The fourth area of an astrological chart. It represents religious and philosophical beliefs, the home, real estate and the person's non-dominant parent (usually the mother).�
GULIKA
Son of Saturn. Gulika assumes that one-eighth of the day and the night and each is assigned to a particular planet
GUNAS
Sattwa (pure and spiritual), Rajas (aristocratic), and Tamas (ignorant and haughty)
GEMINI
The third sign of the zodiac. Gemini's symbol is the twins. More about Gemini�
HORA
An hour ; also a part of the zodiacal sign divided into two parts, each of which is owned by Sun or Moon.�
HORA LAGNA
Ascendant calculated by multiplying the birth time after sunrise by two and dividing the product by five, and adding the result to the sunrise on the day.�
HOUSES
Twelve areas of a birth chart that represent specific traits and areas of life. An astrologer interprets the planets that lie within houses to forecast events or read a birth chart.�
INDRACHAPA
Upagraha( satellite) of Venus.
ISHTHA
Ishtha Kala is calculated as time elapsed from the moment of sunrise to the moment of the occurrence of the event.�
INCONJUNCT
An aspect, it represents a separating energy. It creates stress, unhappiness and sorrow.�
JAIMINI ASTROLOGY
Sage Jaimini's mode of astrology.
JUPITER
The planet of abundance and good fortune. It influences Sagittarius, the Archer.�
KARAKA
Planets ruling cardinal houses and trine houses.
KALA CHAKRA DASA
A dasa system based on the planetary rulership at any specific age of the individual.
KALA
A unit of Time.
KALA DASA
Dasa based on whether the birth time being in morning or evening.�
KALAPURUSHA
The Cosmic Man.The different limbs of Kala Purusha are occupied by different zodiacal signs.�
KALA SARPA YOGA
A planetary combination formed by the encirclement of all planets in a natal chart by Rahu and Ketu.
KUNDALI
The horoscopes chart on which the planetary positions at the nativity or an epoch are depicted. It contains 12 divisions (houses), each occupied by a zodiacal sign.�
KETU
Ketu, the other of the shadowy or imaginary "planet" is known as the Dragon's tail in Western astrology.�
LEO
The fifth sign of the zodiac. Leo's symbol is the lion.�
LAGNA CHART
The horoscopes chart on which the planetary positions at the birth time of the native. It contains 12 divisions (houses), each occupied by a zodiacal sign.�
LIBRA
The seventh sign of the zodiac. Libra is represented by the scales.�
MANDI
An Upagraha (a satellite) known as the son of Saturn.
MOON
Yantra for moon.
MARS
Yantra for mars.
MERCURY
Yantra for mercury.
MOOL TRIKONA
Mool Trikona position enhances the strength of 90 of a planet; while in exaltation, Mool Trikona positions of different planets are as follows: Sun: Leo 200; Moon: Taurus 270; Mars: Aries 120; Mercury: Virgo 160-200; Jupiter: Sagittarius 100; Venus: Libra 150; Saturn: Aquarius 200.�
MARAKA
while those ruling the 6th, 8th, and 12th houses.
MARS
The planet of physical energy and assertiveness. It influences Aries, the ram.�
MERCURY
The planet of communication and thought. It influences Gemini, the twins, and Virgo, the Virgin.�
MIDHEAVEN
The doorway into the tenth house in an astrological chart. It is the highest point in the chart, and indicates the way each person is spiritually connected to his or her higher self.�
MOON
The moon indiciates emotions and sensitivity. It influences Cancer, the crab.�
MANTRA
Mantras are phrases, which are generally in Sanskrit and chanted to fulfill ones desires, to appease deities or to overcome the negative effects of planets.�
NAVAMSA
One-ninth division of a sign. Planetary position in these divisions affect the disposition of planets in the lagna chart.
NIRAYANA SYSTEM
Fixed or sidereal zodia that takes no account the degree of precession in fixing the position of planets.�
NATAL CHART
Same as Lagna Chart or Janam Kundali.
NADIR
The doorway into the fourth house in an astrological chart. It represents a person's philosophical or moral foundation.
NINTH HOUSE
The ninth area of an astrological chart. It represents higher learning, which can include religious education, long distance travel, lawyers, legal affairs and publishing.�
NAVGRAHA
Yantra for Navgraha.
NAKSHATRA
27 divisions of zodiac.�
OPPOSITION
An aspect, it is a combative energy. It creates the feeling of being out-of-balance, and can be stressful and frustrating. Opposition exposes a person's internal conflicts.�
OM
For peace and tranquility, meditation, remembering and thanking GOD for His benign ness.
PLANETARY FRIENDSHIP
Planetary friendship is of three types, viz., permanent, temporary, and subjective. Permanent is inherent to nature of the planets, temporary is based on mutual relationships of planets in the horoscope, Subjective is based on the aggregative strength of planets.�
PISCES
The twelfth sign of the zodiac. Pisces' symbol are two fish.�
PLANETS
The different heavenly bodies that influence a person's life by their placements in the houses in a birth chart.�
RETROGRESSION
The movement of a planet in the direction opposite to that of Earth that occurs due to the relative position of Earth and the planet.
RAHU
Rahu an imaginary planet known in western astrology as the Dragon's head is said to be a cold, deceptive feminine planet".�
ROG NASHAK YANTRA
Overcoming illness, Most effective when used in combination with Maha Mritunjaya Yantra.
RETROGRADE
The appearance of a planet moving backward. It creates frustration, delays, nervousness and the feeling that the same or a similar experience is being repeated.�
SAPTAMSA
Seventh part (1 / 7) of a zodiacal sign.
SHRI BAGLAMUKHI YANTRA
Safeguard against hidden/unknown enemies and protection against ill wills, scandals and sycophants, For continuous progress of Business and Career overriding unexpected hurdles
SHRI VASTU YANTRA
To override the ill effects of improperly constructed premises (home , office or factory), Improperly constructed premises can bring in bad fortune, ill luck, diseases and turmoil in household/domestic or Business affairs. For best results use along with Ganesha Puja Yantra
SHRI MATANGI PUJA YANTRA
For development of vocational and communication skills, Logical ability and scientific temper, learning ability, progress in career.
SARASWATI YANTRA
For education, knowledge and learning, equanimity of mind, academic growth, enhancing the interest in academic pursuits.
SHANTIKARAM YANTRA
For peace and tranquility of mind.
SHRI BHUVANESHWARI PUJA YANTRA
For health, wealth, wisdom and improvement in personality.
SHRI BALGOPAL YANTRA
For welfare of children
SHRI GAYTRI YANTRA
For peace of mind, tranquility and prosperity.
SHRI SARVKARYA SIDHI YANTRA
All round success.
SHRI ANNPURNA BHAIRAVI YANTRA
For general prosperity of the family, increase in income and material wealth.
SARVATRA JAYAPRADAM YANTRA
For victory in every field of action.
SHRI BATUK BHAIRAVI YANTRA
For destruction of enemies, safeguard from evil mongers, , rumors, scandals and setbacks � Most effective in combination with Ganesh Puja Yantra and Durga Bisa.
SHADABALA
The 6 types of planetary strength These are (i) Sthanbala, or positional strength, (ii) Dikbala, that is directional strength, (iii) Kabbala, that is temporal strength, (iv) Chestabala, that is motional strength, (v) Naisargikabalthat is inherent strength, and (vi) Drikabala that is the strength derived from aspects of planets.
SHUB SHRI MAHALAKSHMI YANTRA
For wealth and prosperity
SHRI YANTRA
All purpose ie. For prosperity, peace, safeguard against illness, Family welfare, Business, Career, Tool for meditation most effective when used with regular recitation of Shri Mahalakshmi mantra
SHRI MAHA MRITYUNJAYA PUJA YANTRA
Victory over death, Over-coming chronic ailments (mental as well as physical) and Escape from fear, if Saturn is afflicted in the horoscope
SHRI GANESH PUJA YANTRA
Auspicious for beginning of any task, Business initiation and partnerships, Business development, General good luck and fortune, Advisable to be used with Vastu Yantra to override the ill effects of improperly constructed premises (home, office or factory).
SUN
Yantra for sun.
STHANBAL
Strength acquired by a planet by virtue of its position in a house.
SAGITTARIUS
The ninth sign of the zodiac. Sagittarius' symbol is the centaur-archer.
SATRUN
The planet of character building and restrictions. It influences Capricorn, the goat.
SCORPIO
The eighth sign of the zodiac. Scorpio can be symbolized by the scorpion, eagle, serpent, phoenix or dove.
SECOND HOUSE
The second area of an astrological chart. It represents money, financial and spiritual resources, self-esteem. It can indicate the way a person budgets his or her money, personal debt and material resources.
SEVENTH HOUSE
The seventh area of an astrological chart. It represents marriage, business partnerships, harmony, a person's inner self or partner, and his or her relationship with themselves.
SIGNS
The twelve astrological classifications: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. Also referred to as Sun Signs.
SIXTH HOUSE
The sixth area of an astrological chart. It is an area of health, helping others, daily activities and the continuous harvesting or planting of positive and negative experiences.
SUN
The planet representing warmth and energy. It influences Leo, the lion.
TITHI/LUNAR DAY
Calculated by subtracting the Longitude of Sun from the longitude of Moon.
TRIKONA/TRINE HOUSES
The 5th and 9th houses in a lagna chart.
TRISHAMSA
One-thirtieth division of a sign.
TAURUS
The second sign of the zodiac. Taurus' symbol is the bull.
TENTH HOUSE
The tenth area of an astrological chart. It is an area of a person's reputation, career, achievements, and the person's dominant parent, usually the father.
THIRD HOUSE
The third area of an astrological chart. It is an area of communication skills, memory, brothers and sisters, local travel and the way a person thinks.
TRANSITS
The daily movements of the planets. It influences a person's moods or decisions. Transits contribute to personal growth. The daily movements of planets are recorded in an Ephemeris.
TRINE
An aspect of easy energy. It creates an ease in life, enhances natural talents or abilities, and is an enjoyable area of life. Trines are generally positive.
TWELTH HOUSE
The twelfth area of an astrological chart. It is an area of self-sabotaging thoughts, hidden weaknesses, bondage, anxieties, limitations, confinement, dreams, and the subconscious.
UPAGRAHA
Shadowy planets or satellites.
URANUS
The planet of uniqueness and chaos. Uranus influences Aquarius, the water-bearer.
URANUS OPPOSITION
An aspect representing a time of spiritual growth, change and self-searching. This is the aspect that contributes to a mid-life crisis.
VIMSHOTTRI DASA
Dasa system based ona 120-year period and the planetary ruler ship determined on the basis of Moon's position in an asterism at the time of birth.
VYATHIPATHA
Name of an Upagraha as well as inauspicious combination of some planets.
VYAPAR VRIDDHI YANTRA
For progress of Business, most effective in combination with Durga Bisa.
VENUS
The planet of money and love. Venus influences Taurus, the bull, and Libra, the scales.
VIRGO
The sixth sign of the zodiac. Virgo's symbol is the virgin.
YAMA GANDHA/ YAMA-KANTAKA
Name of an Upagraha reffered as son of jupiter and producing auspicious results.
YOGA
Planetary combinations giving special result and affecting the life of an individual Yoga also reffers to a particular division of time, which are 27 in number.
YOGINI DASA
The Yogini Dasa at birth on calcualtions on the the number of birth-nakshatra.
YANTRA
The term "Yantra" is derived from Sankrit. "Yan", means to conceive, to imagine. The suffix "Tra", means instrument.
ZODIAC
An imaginary belt that is ecliptic in which all planets, including Sun and Moon, remain during their revolution around Earth. Following the geocentric system it is a picture of the planets in various signs as observed from the earth.