Vedic Astrology - Frequently Asked Questions

• Each zodiac sign spans approximately one month:

  • Aries: March 21 – April 19
  • Taurus: April 20 – May 20
  • Gemini: May 21 – June 20
  • Cancer: June 21 – July 22
  • Leo: July 23 – August 22
  • Virgo: August 23 – September 22
  • Libra: September 23 – October 22
  • Scorpio: October 23 – November 21
  • Sagittarius: November 22 – December 21
  • Capricorn: December 22 – January 19
  • Aquarius: January 20 – February 18
  • Pisces: February 19 – March 20

A birth chart, or natal chart, maps the positions of celestial bodies at the time of your birth. It includes the Sun, Moon, planets, and other astrological points in specific signs and houses. To read it:

• Identify each planet’s sign and house placement.
• Consider aspects (angles) between planets.
• Interpret the overall pattern and energies influencing different areas of life.

Your zodiac sign is determined by your birth date. For precise details including time:

• Use an online birth chart calculator or consult with an astrologer.
• The time of birth refines the placement of the Moon and Ascendant (rising sign), affecting your full astrological profile.

To find your Moon sign:

• Use an online birth chart calculator or refer to an ephemeris.
• The Moon sign represents emotions and inner personality, crucial in understanding your overall astrological makeup.

Zodiac signs have varying compatibility based on elements (fire, earth, air, water) and modalities (cardinal, fixed, mutable):

• Compatible signs often share complementary traits, while opposites can attract or clash.
• Consult compatibility charts or seek guidance from a vedic astrologer for deeper insights.

A Kundli is a Vedic astrological chart:

• It maps planetary positions at birth, crucial in Vedic astrology.
• Interpretation involves analyzing houses, planetary placements, and their influences on different aspects of life.

The zodiac signs and their corresponding dates are:

• Aries: March 21 – April 19
• Taurus: April 20 – May 20
• Gemini: May 21 – June 20
• Cancer: June 21 – July 22
• Leo: July 23 – August 22
• Virgo: August 23 – September 22
• Libra: September 23 – October 22
• Scorpio: October 23 – November 21
• Sagittarius: November 22 – December 21
• Capricorn: December 22 – January 19
• Aquarius: January 20 – February 18
• Pisces: February 19 – March 20

There are traditionally 12 zodiac signs in Western astrology. However, some modern interpretations include Ophiuchus as a 13th sign, which aligns with dates from November 29 to December 17. Its influence is debated among astrologers.

A Lagna chart in Vedic astrology shows the planetary positions from the perspective of the Ascendant (Lagna):

• Identify the Ascendant sign and its ruler.
• Interpret planets’ positions in different houses for insights into life areas.
• Analyze aspects and planetary strengths for detailed predictions.

Finding your precise birth time is crucial for accurate astrological readings:

• Check birth records, birth certificate, or hospital records.
• Ask family members or consult with astrologers who specialize in rectification techniques to estimate birth time if it’s unknown.

Your Sun sign is determined by your birth date, while your Moon sign requires your birth date, time, and place for accuracy:

• Use an online birth chart calculator or consult with an astrologer for precise details.

Predicting pregnancy timing involves complex astrological analysis:

• Factors include the 5th house, Jupiter, Moon, and transits.
• Consult with a professional astrologer for personalized insights rather than relying solely on free predictions online.

Your Vedic Moon sign is determined by the placement of the Moon at your birth:

• Use an online Vedic astrology calculator or consult with an astrologer for an accurate determination.

To find your birth chart:

• Use an online birth chart calculator by entering your birth date, time, and place.
• It will generate a detailed map of planetary positions at your birth, essential for astrological readings.

Predicting childbirth involves analyzing the 5th house, Jupiter, Moon, and aspects related to childbirth:

• Consult with a skilled astrologer who specializes in horary or predictive astrology for accurate insights.

Your rising sign, or Ascendant, reflects your outer personality and how others perceive you:

• It’s determined by the exact time and place of your birth.
• Use an online birth chart calculator or consult with an astrologer for precise details.