Vedic Astrology
Jyotish calculations rooted in ancient Indian astronomy.
13 free tools
Vedic astrology, known as Jyotish (the science of light), is one of the six Vedangas - the limbs of the Vedas. Unlike Western astrology, which uses the tropical zodiac fixed to the seasons, Jyotish uses the sidereal zodiac aligned to the actual positions of constellations in the sky. The difference, called the ayanamsa, is currently approximately 23-24 degrees, meaning your Vedic sun sign is often different from your Western one. Jyotish places particular emphasis on the Moon sign (Rashi) and the rising sign (Lagna) over the Sun sign, reflecting its view that the Moon governs the mind and the Lagna governs the body and overall life direction. The system uses nine planets (Navagrahas): Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, and the two lunar nodes Rahu and Ketu. Planetary periods (Dashas) are one of Jyotish's most distinctive features - a 120-year cycle of planetary rulership that describes which planet's energy is active at any given period of life. The tools in this category cover the core pillars of a Vedic chart reading: your Nakshatra (birth star), Lagna (ascendant), Dasha timeline, planetary Yogas, Panchang (Vedic almanac), and compatibility analysis. Together they form a complete picture of your Jyotish blueprint.
Where to start
Start with the Nakshatra Calculator to find your birth star - it is the foundational placement in Vedic astrology and the gateway to understanding your Moon's deeper nature.
Nakshatra Calculator
Discover the Vedic lunar constellation you were born under.
Moon Sign Calculator
Find your Vedic Rashi and what it reveals about emotion, relationships, health, and money.
Dasha Calculator
Find your current Vimshottari planetary period and what it means for the years ahead.
Lagna Calculator
Find your Vedic Ascendant and learn how your rising sign shapes personality, body, and life path.
Yoga Detector
Detect the classical yogas - Raja, Dhana, spiritual, and challenging combinations - in your birth chart.
Sade Sati Tracker
Check if you are in Saturn's 7.5-year transit, which phase, and when it ends.
Jaimini Karaka Calculator
Find your Atma Karaka - the planet your soul has come to refine - and all 7 Chara Karakas from your Vedic birth chart.
Marriage Compatibility Calculator
Vedic marriage compatibility for two birth charts - Ashtakoota score, named-Dosha alerts, four marriage themes, and current Dasha timing.
Career Prediction Calculator
Vedic career archetype reading combining your 10th house, Amatya Karaka, and D10 Dashamsha chart - with current Mahadasha career timing.
Foreign Settlement Prediction
Vedic chart analysis for living, working, or settling abroad - 12th house, Rahu, 4th house lord, and Mahadasha timing signals.
Moon Phase Calculator
Find out what phase the moon was in when you were born.
Kundli Compatibility
Vedic Ashtakoota matching for two birth charts - full 36-point compatibility breakdown.
Daily Panchang
Today's Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, and Rahu Kalam - plus whether today is favorable for travel, business, or starting something new.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Vedic and Western astrology?
Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac (aligned to actual star positions) while Western astrology uses the tropical zodiac (aligned to the seasons). This produces a roughly 23-degree difference in planetary positions. Vedic astrology also emphasizes the Moon sign and rising sign over the Sun sign, and uses a unique system of planetary periods (Dashas) not found in Western practice.
Do I need my exact birth time for Vedic astrology?
Birth time is important for calculating the Lagna (ascendant), which changes sign approximately every two hours. The Nakshatra, Moon sign, and Dasha timeline require birth date and approximate time. For Panchang and Muhurta, the date is sufficient. Exact birth time produces the most accurate full chart.
What is a Nakshatra?
A Nakshatra is one of 27 lunar mansions that divide the zodiac into equal segments of 13 degrees 20 minutes each. The Moon's position at birth determines your birth Nakshatra. Each Nakshatra has its own deity, symbol, ruling planet, and psychological qualities. It describes the texture of your mind and instinctive nature in finer detail than the Moon sign alone.
What is a Dasha period?
A Dasha is a planetary period in the Vimshottari system, a 120-year cycle divided among the nine Vedic planets. Each planet rules a specific number of years (the Sun rules 6 years, the Moon 10, Saturn 19, and so on). The active Dasha planet colors the themes, opportunities, and challenges of that life period. Knowing your current Dasha is one of the most practical tools in Jyotish.