Guru (Jupiter) rules the signs Dhanu (Sagittarius) and Meena (Pisces). He holds the position of a royal minister, just like Shukra (Venus). At the end of this planetary procession stands Shani (Saturn), the most distant planet from the Sun. Two signs fall under his rulership: Makara (Capricorn) and Kumbha (Aquarius…

Ketu, like Rahu, is considered a shadowy, demonic planet, but its nature is much more concealed and secretive. When Ketu is strong in a birth chart, life can be filled with complex, tangled situations, hidden agendas, and backstage manoeuvring. People with a strong Ketu often become “power behind the throne…

Astronomical Nature of Rahu Astronomically, Rahu and Ketu are the points where the Moon’s orbit crosses the Sun’s apparent path (the ecliptic). These points are always directly opposite each other and move in retrograde motion. Their positions can be calculated very precisely, as they hold special predictive significance…

In ancient India, these planets were called shadow planets because they are subtle, non-physical entities—lacking mass or visible form. According to the Puranas, the demons (asuras) could resurrect the dead using the Mrta-sanjivani mantra, while the gods (devas) could not. Seeking help, the devas approached Vishnu, who…

In Jyotish (Vedic astrology), Saturn is considered a feminine, earthy planet. Saturn is known as the Ayush-karaka—the significator of longevity. Its placement in a birth chart indicates the potential length of a person’s life. In Jyotish, Saturn is a marker of negative karma. It’s viewed as…