An inquiry into time and cosmos.
A structured introduction to the vocabulary, texts, and interpretative traditions of Jyotisha.
ज्योतिषCalculations and consultations are planned
Birth charts, dashas, calculated panchangas and consultations will follow validated ephemerides and documented conventions. Begin with the public learning collection below.
Build a foundation.
Begin with the vocabulary.
A first vocabulary of Jyotiṣa
Celestial study, calendrical practice and textual interpretation kept in context.
Grahas
Traditional celestial vocabulary is broader than the modern category “planet”.
Rāśis
The twelve named divisions used in the zodiacal framework.
Nakṣatras
A named set of lunar divisions, read through a documented calendrical convention.
Bhāvas
Houses within a horoscopic framework, distinct from rāśis.
Pañcāṅga
Five calendrical elements and the conventions needed to read them.
Texts and the history of celestial study
An introduction to choosing sources for Jyotiṣa research.
A source-aware approach
Learning materials, research, and personal consultation are distinct activities. This collection introduces historical vocabulary and textual contexts. It does not calculate, predict, or advise on personal decisions.
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