The Astrology Journal.

Clear, honest guides to Vedic astrology — birth charts, dashas, marriage matching, gemstones and transits. No jargon, no fear, just understanding.

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Basics

Moon Sign vs Sun Sign: Why Vedic Astrology Reads the Moon

The horoscope you read in a magazine is your Sun sign. Vedic astrology leans on your Moon sign — and that changes everything.

5 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
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Basics

The 12 Houses of Your Birth Chart, Explained Simply

Signs describe energy; houses describe where that energy lands in your life. Here's a plain-English tour of all twelve.

24 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
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Guides

What Is a Dasha? The Vimshottari Timeline in Your Chart

The Dasha system is Vedic astrology's superpower — it maps which planet is 'running your life' at any given time, and when the seasons change.

11 Aug 2026 · 5 min read
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Relationships

Kundali Milan: What Marriage Matching Really Checks

The 36-Guna score is only the headline. A proper Kundali Milan looks at doshas, planetary strength and much more before saying yes or no.

28 Jul 2026 · 6 min read
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Relationships

Manglik Dosha: What It Means and What to Actually Do

Few words cause more marriage anxiety than 'Manglik'. Here's what it really is, how often it cancels out, and the remedies that help.

14 Jul 2026 · 5 min read
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Remedies

How the Right Gemstone Is Chosen for Your Chart

A gemstone is a remedy, not an accessory. Wearing the wrong one can do as much harm as the right one does good — here's how the choice is made.

30 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
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Remedies

Rudraksha Explained: Mukhis, Benefits, and Who Should Wear One

Rudraksha beads are among the safest, gentlest remedies in Vedic tradition. Here's what the 'mukhis' mean and how to choose one.

16 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
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Transits

Sade Sati: Understanding Saturn's 7.5-Year Transit

Sade Sati has a fearsome reputation. In truth it's one of life's great teachers — demanding, yes, but also profoundly maturing.

29 May 2026 · 6 min read
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Guides

What Actually Happens in an Astrology Reading (and How to Prepare)

Nervous about your first consultation? Here's exactly what to expect, what to bring, and how to get the most from your time.

15 May 2026 · 4 min read