Doshas · 6 articles

Doshas

Chart afflictions — what they are, how they form, and when they cancel.

What is Sun dosha (Surya dosha) and how would I know if I have it in my chart?

> Quick answer: Sun dosha in Vedic astrology occurs when the Sun is weakened, afflicted, or poorly placed in a birth chart kundli, typically by conjunction with malefic planets or placement in certain houses. It can affect confidence, career, and…

Combust Planets (Asta): When a Planet Sits Too Close to the Sun

> Quick answer: In Vedic astrology, combust planets called asta in Sanskrit are planets that sit too close to the Sun in a birth chart. The Sun's intense energy overwhelms them, weakening their natural significations. Each planet has a specific orb…

Kemadruma Yoga: The Lonely Moon and How to Remedy It

> Quick answer: Kemadruma yoga forms in a Vedic birth chart when the Moon has no planets in the signs immediately before or after it. Classical texts like the Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra link it to emotional instability and material struggle.…

Pitra Dosh: Understanding Ancestral Karma and Remedies

In the vast framework of Vedic astrology, few concepts carry as much weight, or as much misunderstanding, as Pitra Dosh. Derived from the Sanskrit words pitra ancestors or forefathers and dosh defect or affliction, Pitra Dosh refers to a specific…

Kaal Sarp Dosh: Causes, Effects, and Remedies

In the vast framework of Vedic astrology, few configurations carry as much weight in popular discourse as Kaal Sarp Dosh. The term itself is evocative: kaal means time or death, sarp means serpent, and dosh denotes a flaw or affliction. Together,…

What is Sade Sati

In Vedic astrology, few planetary cycles carry as much cultural weight, or as much misunderstanding, as Sade Sati. The term itself is derived from Sanskrit and Hindi: sade means "half" and sati means "seven," together translating to "seven and a…