What the Lagna Really Reveals About You? | Learn Astrology in Easy Way | Part 4

Lagna is the zodiac sign rising on the eastern horizon at the moment of your birth. It defines the first house in your chart and sets the orientation of all Bhavas. Lagna means 'attached' or 'fixed'.

It determines the starting point of your life map (the 1st house)- Which Rashi falls in each Bhava (house)- The functional nature of each Graha for you.

Example:

If your chart is a house, the Lagna is the front door. Every Graha, Rashi, and Bhava expresses itself through that doorway. 

Comparison: 

Lagna = Body lens (karmic vehicle)

Moon sign = Mind lens (emotions, feelings)

Sun sign = Soul lens (inner energy source) 

Takeaway:

Your Lagna is the single most important point of your chart. It tells us how your karma begins to play out in this life.

The Third House – The House of Courage, Neighbours, Siblings etc. | Poetry | Part 4

I am the Third — the House of Might,
Of courage shown and inner fight.
They call me Shaurya or Bhaatri Bhav,
Where strength is tested, not just love.

An Upachaya and Trishadaya too,
I grow with time, as brave hearts do.
I rule short travels, hands that write,
Siblings near and daily fight.

Mars is my karaka, bold and loud,
Brings courage, conflict, makes you proud.
Saturn adds pain and lessons deep,
In silence, strength begins to creep.
Mercury speaks through voice and pen,
Through neighbours, chats, and ink-filled den.

I hold your patience, restless mind,
The will to speak, to seek, to find.
Confusion too may cross my gate,
But I decide your action’s fate.

The Second House – The House of Wealth, family etc. | Poetry | Part 3

I am the Second House, Dhana and Kutumba Bhav,
I speak of wealth, of love, of what you have.
Your face, your throat, your right eye too,
I show your speech — how words flow through.
Mercury is my karaka, sharp and clear,
With clever talk that others hear.
Jupiter too, a karaka bright,

Brings wisdom, values, and wealth in sight.

I hold your savings, your food, your name,
Your family bonds and early fame.
I’m the house where speech takes flight —
Where voice meets values, and day meets night.

What is a Rashi, and how is it different from a Bhava (House)? | Learn Astrology in Easy Way | Part 3

What is a Rashi (Zodiac sign), and how is it different from a Bhava (House)?

Rashi (zodiac sign) is a cosmic segment of the sky - each 30 degrees, fixed in space. There are 12 Rashis from Aries to Pisces. They represent moods or energy fields.

                           Rashi Classification by Element (Tatwa) with water content

                            Rashi Classification by Quality (Nature of Movement)

Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio, and Capricorn are considered "Barren Rashis". These Rashi's are also considered weak for having children.

Bhava (house) is a life area - like career, marriage, money, family, children, health etc. Bhavas are person-specific and are determined based on your Lagna (Ascendant).

                                        12 Bhavas (Houses) in Vedic Astrology

Rashi = the costume the actor (Graha) wears
Bhava = the stage or room where the actor performs
Graha = the actor

Example: If Mercury is in Gemini in the 2nd house. Mercury, the communicator, feels at home in Gemini (expressive, curious) and is performing on the stage of the 2nd house (speech, wealth, family). So, the native may have good communication and persuasive skills, and may earn wealth through communication, business, teaching, writing, or family trade. Native will be quite talkative personality.

Takeaway:

Rashi is the energy climate. Bhava is the life area. Graha is the player or actor performing in that combination.

What is a Graha ? | Learn Astrology in Easy Way | Part 2

 

What is a Graha? (And what it is not)

'Graha' does not mean planet in the Sanskrit. It means 'to grasp, to seize' and 'the one who controls'. The physical body of each graha is called planet. Grahas are karmic forces that seize your prana (life force) and influence your mind, body, and behavior. Grahas shows the ability of celestial events to influence and control the occurrence of events on planet earth.

In Vedic Astrology only planets that are visible to the naked eye are considered as grahas.

There are 9 Grahas in Jyotisha: -

Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn- Rahu and Ketu (shadow points, not physical bodies). 

                                              🪐 Grahas Classification Table

Comparison: 

Each Graha delivers karma. Grahas are karmic postmen. They don't write the letter, but they bring it to your door.

What each Graha brings to your door?

Sun = Soul force, Ego, Confidence
Moon = Emotions, Mind
Mars = Energy, Aggression, Will

Mercury =Intelligence, Communication

Venus= Luxury, Comforts, Beauty

Jupiter= Knowledge, Wealth

Saturn= Strength, Hardwork, obstacles
Rahu = Obsession, illusion
Ketu = Detachment, Past life

Takeaway:
Grahas are karmic delivery tools. They are neither good nor bad. They simply activate what you are meant to face or grow through.

The First House – The House of Self | Poetry | Part 2

 

I am the First House, the beginning of your journey.

I reflect your body, your mind, your temperament, and your outer presence.

I hold your prosperity, your vitality, and the way you face life.

When you took your first breath, I rose with you from the East —

That rising point is called your Ascendant or Lagna.

In the grand body of the cosmos, I am the head —

The seat of identity, direction, and conscious will.

I am your mirror — showing not just how others see you,

But how you carry your identity, your health, your spirit.

My guiding lights, or Karaka, is

The Sun – for vigour, health, and life force

The First House, your Lagna — I am not just the beginning,

I am the head, the helm, the strength and backbone of your horoscope.