Tag: planetary afflictions
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Dushta Yoga: Struggles and Growth
Some journeys feel heavier than others. Some lives feel tangled despite great effort. Unseen forces seem to shape their path. In astrology, Dushta Yoga is one such force. It is subtle yet deeply powerful. It shapes struggles in unseen ways. The mind cannot always understand its effect. Traditionally, hardships arise from Dusthana houses – These…
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Health setbacks? It’s just your dasha testing your resilience [Vedic Astrology]
The dasha system moves like time’s hidden tide. It does not rush, nor does it pause. Each period unfolds a chapter—some soft, others harsh. In this unfolding, health often becomes a message bearer. Not random, not accidental. But woven with intent. The body begins to speak when the mind refuses to listen. Certain dashas bring…
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8th lord in dusthana? You came to fight for every breath [Vedic Astrology]
When the 8th lord falls into a dusthana—6th, 8th, or 12th house—a different kind of life emerges. One shaped not by ease, but by endurance. These placements don’t promise comfort. They offer a curriculum in survival. Each position tells its own story, though all share a thread of karmic intensity. In the 6th, the body…
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Trouble breathing? Sun in affliction says: take a break [Vedic Astrology]
When the Sun falters in a birth chart, it’s not a loud collapse—it’s a slow, silent dimming. The fire that fuels the body and spirit flickers low, and the inner engine begins to stutter. In Vedic astrology, the Sun is not just physical energy; it is selfhood, courage, presence. When it is weakened by malefic…
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Long life = strong Lagna lord. Check your chart’s foundation [Vedic Astrology]
The Lagna, the first breath of the chart, is not just a sign—it is the very identity of the soul as it steps into the world. It is the body’s armor, the mind’s doorway, the spirit’s root. The health, longevity, and quality of one’s life begin here. This ascendant and its planetary ruler silently define…
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Living on edge? That’s Mars giving too much action [Vedic Astrology]
Mars is movement—the pulse behind ambition, the drive that pushes us forward when all else hesitates. In Vedic tradition, Mangal is the warrior within, the energy that gives us courage, competitiveness, and survival instinct. But this same force, if left unchecked, turns reckless. It lashes out, exhausts itself in the race to conquer, and leaves…
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Longevity? Saturn’s in charge. Slow, steady, and still here [Vedic Astrology]
There is no rush with Saturn. He moves slowly, deliberately, testing the strength of all he touches. In Vedic astrology, Shani is the lord of karma, the one who teaches through delay, through discipline, through enduring what others flee. He is not cruel—only just. Where others give gifts, Saturn gives lessons. And yet, it is…
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Weak Sun? Your vitality clock’s ticking louder. Shine brighter [Vedic Astrology]
In the silence before dawn, when the sky holds its breath, the Sun begins its slow rise—a symbol, in Vedic thought, of the soul’s will to live. Surya is not just a planet; it is prana itself, the divine spark that animates us. It rules confidence, immunity, and the ability to stand alone. When the…
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Inner beauty? That’s a strong Moon radiating peace [Aesthetics Astrology]
There are days when the heart feels weightless—not from lightness, but from absence. A quiet hollowness takes shape. In Vedic Astrology, this often points to a Moon under pressure. When Chandra, the guardian of our emotional world, weakens or suffers affliction, the impact is profound. It doesn’t always announce itself with dramatic grief. Sometimes, it…
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No passive income? Maybe your 12th house needs healing [Wealth Astrology]
If passive income feels out of reach, the answer may lie in a place few think to look—the 12th house of your Vedic birth chart. It’s not a house of effort or reward in the usual sense. It speaks in quieter tones. It holds the themes of endings, solitude, and surrender. Yet hidden within it…