What does an exalted or debilitated planet mean?
Traditional dignity describes how a planet expresses its symbolism in a sign. Exaltation alone does not guarantee success and debilitation alone does not guarantee failure; check house rulership and chart context.
What is retrograde motion?
A planet appears to move backward against the sky as viewed from Earth. Astrologers interpret this symbolically, but it is not evidence that a retrograde planet will cause a specific event.
How do aspects and conjunctions work?
Planets in the same sign or house may be conjunct. Graha Drishti describes traditional aspect relationships, with special aspect rules for planets such as Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.
How should I evaluate planet strength?
Consider sign dignity, degree, house placement, house ownership, combustion, aspects, divisional charts and the particular school of interpretation. Ask AI which rules it used.
Frequently asked questions
How do I read my Janam Kundli for the first time?
Start with the Lagna (ascendant), then identify the 12 houses and the signs occupied by the nine Grahas. Compare house lordships, planetary aspects and the Moon's Nakshatra before interpreting a single planet. Birth time accuracy matters because Lagna and house placements can change.
What do the 12 houses mean in Vedic astrology?
The first house represents self and identity, second finances and family, third effort, fourth home, fifth learning, sixth service and challenges, seventh partnerships, eighth transformation, ninth beliefs, tenth career, eleventh gains and twelfth expenditure and retreat. Read each house with its lord and aspects.
What are Raja Yoga, Dhana Yoga and Daridra Yoga?
Raja Yoga describes traditionally favorable links among angular and trinal lords, Dhana Yoga relates to wealth combinations, and Daridra Yoga refers to challenging financial combinations. Their interpretation depends on the full chart, planetary strength and Dasha context.
Does a difficult Yoga mean my future is fixed?
No. Yoga labels describe patterns in a traditional symbolic system; they do not prove that a particular event will occur. Avoid making financial, health or relationship decisions solely from a Yoga name.
Use astrology as context, not certainty
Jyotish is interpretive. A chart or Dasha period does not guarantee a particular life event. Important decisions should also use real-world evidence and appropriate professional advice.