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Stories, lore and everyday rhythms from Jyotisha, Panchang and Vastu, told the way each region tells them.
Ekadashi: The Moon-Guided Rhythm of Family Fasting
Ekadashi is more than a fast, it is the lunar pulse that synchronises homes, tides and daily rhythms. Discover the timing, the major fasts and how families honour this tradition each month.
Sade Sati Simplified: Three Phases, Current Moon Signs and Gentle Home Remedies
Sade Sati is the 7½-year Saturn transit that can feel heavy. This guide breaks it into three gentle phases, shows which moon signs are affected today and offers simple family rituals to keep the energy balanced.
Kubera Yantra: North-House Wealth Guardian and the 72-Square Tradition
The Kubera Yantra, a 3x3 square whose lines add to 72, is the guardian of wealth in the north. This article shows how to set it up, when to install it, and the traditional Dhanteras rituals that accompany it.
The Kitchen, Agni and the South-East: A Practical Vastu Guide
Many people wonder why the kitchen should be in the south-east and why the cook should face east. Tradition offers clear answers and practical ways to adapt even in a small flat.
Birthstones vs Planet Stones: A Gentle Guide to Gemstone Myths
A playful and respectful look at the difference between month-based birthstones and planetary gemstones, including tips on care and setting.
Mrigashira: The Deer-Headed Nakshatra, Myth, Meaning and Modern Practices
Mrigashira, the deer-headed star, is ruled by Mars and worshipped by the moon god Soma. Elders describe its bearers as curious, energetic and compassionate, and modern devotees honour them with specific rituals and lifestyle tips.
Abhijit Muhurta: The Midday Break That Respects Wednesday’s Quiet
Abhijit muhurta sits at the heart of the day, a gentle pause that smooths the flow of energy. Wednesday, however, is a day of pause, and the tradition advises against using this muhurta then.
Tarot and Jyotish at One Table: A Weekend Ritual for Insight
Grandmothers ask if two very different divinatory traditions can sit together. This article shows how Tarot and Jyotish speak to you, why they differ, and a light weekend ritual that brings them together.
Charity by Graha: Traditional Gifts for Each Planet and Why the Heart Matters
In the lore of Jyotish, every planet has a favourite offering. Elders say the right gift on the right day brings harmony, but it is the ease of giving that truly matters.
Reading Your First Jyotish Chart: Houses, Planets, and Three Key Focus Points
Begin your Jyotish journey by learning the twelve houses, locating the planets, and prioritising your lagna, moon sign and lagna lord. Elders say the chart is a map of destiny; today it guides daily choices.
Planet Yantras: The Secret 3x3 Squares Families Keep at Home
From temple walls to the kitchen altar, families keep the nine planet yantras in polished copper. Each 3x3 square carries a sacred sum that reflects the planet’s power.
Surya: Sun-Graha, Its Colour, Gem and Daily Devotions
From myth to modern ritual, learn how Surya, the Sun-graha, is celebrated in Vedic tradition and everyday life.