The Sivayan Vedic astrology journal
Plain-language guides to charts, compatibility, timing, planets, and nakshatras — grounded in classical Parashara method.
Nakshatra Compatibility for Marriage (Star Match)
Behind every guna milan score is nakshatra compatibility — how the two birth stars relate. Here is what the star match really measures.
Read articleAtmakaraka: The Soul Planet in Jaimini Astrology
In Jaimini astrology the Atmakaraka is the king of the chart — the planet carrying your soul’s core agenda. Here is how it is found and read.
6 min readThe 10th House: What It Reveals About Career
Career is not read from one factor but from the 10th house, its lord, karakas, and the D10 chart together. Here is how the picture is built.
6 min readBudhaditya Yoga: The Sun-Mercury Combination
Budhaditya is one of the most common yogas because Mercury never strays far from the Sun. The catch is combustion — here is how to judge it.
5 min readShani Dhaiya vs Sade Sati: The Difference
People confuse Shani Dhaiya with Sade Sati constantly. Both are Saturn transits keyed to your Moon — but they are not the same length or intensity.
5 min readYour Ascendant (Lagna): The Chart’s Foundation
Everything in your chart is measured from the lagna. Get the ascendant wrong and the whole house framework shifts — here is why it is the foundation.
5 min readPancha Mahapurusha Yoga: The Five Great Yogas
The Pancha Mahapurusha yogas turn a strong planet in a kendra into a life-defining strength. Here is how the five "great person" yogas work.
6 min readVenus in the 2nd House: Wealth, Speech & Family
The 2nd house rules wealth, speech, and family. Venus — the planet of beauty and value — placed here is a warm, prosperous combination.
5 min readDasha Sandhi: Why Period Junctions Feel Turbulent
The handover between two Vimshottari periods can feel like the ground shifting. Understanding Dasha Sandhi explains those in-between years.
5 min readHow to Find Your Nakshatra (Birth Star)
The nakshatra is the most personal layer of your chart — finer than your Moon sign. Here is how the 27 birth stars work and how to find yours.
6 min readRahu-Ketu Transit 2026: Effects on All Rashis
The shadowy nodes move backward through the zodiac, reshaping ambition and detachment for 18 months at a time. Here is the 2026 picture for every rashi.
7 min readJupiter in the 5th House: Children, Wisdom & Luck
The 5th house rules children, creativity, and past-life merit. Jupiter here — the natural karaka of children and wisdom — is a standout placement.
5 min readMars in the 7th House: Marriage and Manglik Dosha
Mars in the 7th house triggers Manglik Dosha — but severity varies hugely. Here is how to read it properly instead of panicking over the label.
6 min readGaja Kesari Yoga: Formation, Effects & Strength
Gaja Kesari is one of the most quoted yogas — and one of the most over-claimed. Here is when it genuinely delivers strength like an elephant and a lion.
6 min readKaal Sarpa Dosha: Types, Effects & Remedies
Kaal Sarpa Dosha is one of the most feared — and most misunderstood — combinations. Here is what it actually means and how seriously to take it.
7 min readFree Kundli Matching for Marriage by Name and Date of Birth
Kundli matching scores compatibility out of 36 points using Ashtakoota guna milan. Here is what each koota measures, the role of Manglik, and what name-based matching really uses.
8 min readRahu in the 10th House: Career Meaning, Strengths, and Cautions
Rahu in the 10th house drives ambition, status, and unconventional success. Here is what it favours in a career — and the pitfalls worth managing.
7 min readIs the 7th Lord in the 7th House Good? Meaning for Marriage
When the lord of the 7th house sits in the 7th itself, the house of marriage gains strength. Here is what that means — and the conditions that change the result.
7 min readSade Sati 2026: Which Rashis Are Affected and What to Expect
Saturn is in Pisces through 2026, so Sade Sati touches Aquarius, Pisces, and Aries Moon signs. Here is the phase each one is in and what it practically means.
9 min readManglik Dosha Cancellation Rules: When Mangal Dosha Is Nullified
Manglik Dosha rarely stays at full strength. Learn the classical rules that cancel or reduce Mangal Dosha — placement, sign, aspect, and partner matching.
8 min readVimshottari Dasha: How Vedic Astrology Predicts Timing
A chart shows what; the dasha shows when. Learn how the Vimshottari 120-year cycle of planetary periods drives Vedic timing.
7 min readMoon in Rohini Nakshatra: Personality, Strengths, and Love
Rohini is the Moon’s favourite nakshatra — sensual, creative, and magnetic. Here’s what the Moon in Rohini means for personality and relationships.
6 min readSaturn in the 10th House: Meaning, Career, and Timing
Saturn in the 10th house rewards patience with lasting authority. Learn its strengths, its challenges, and why its timing runs long.
6 min readBest Career According to Astrology: How the Chart Points the Way
There is no single “best” career — there’s the one your chart supports most. Learn the 10th house, the D10, and the planets that point to your field.
7 min readWhat Is Manglik Dosha (Mangal Dosha)? Severity and Cancellation
Manglik (Mangal) dosha is widely misunderstood and over-feared. Here’s how it actually forms, why severity matters, and when it cancels.
7 min readHow to Calculate Guna Milan: The 36-Point Ashtakoota System
Guna Milan compares two charts across eight kootas for a score out of 36. Learn what each koota measures — and why the total alone never tells the full story.
8 min readHow Accurate Is Vedic Astrology? What Determines Precision
Accuracy in Vedic astrology comes down to three things: precise ephemeris data, the right ayanamsa, and disciplined method. Here’s how to tell the difference.
6 min readWhat Is Janam Kundli? A Beginner’s Guide to Your Birth Chart
Your Janam Kundli is the foundation of every Vedic reading. Learn what it captures, the role of birth time, and the core elements to read first.
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