Astrology in plain words, one idea at a time.
Start with what a horoscope is, then the difference between your Sun, Moon and rising sign. The 8 short guides below take 3 to 6 minutes each. Each one ends in your own chart.
Short lessons for someone who has never read a chart, each ending in yours.
Nothing to memorise: the words are explained where they appear, and most guides show the idea on a computed example chart before they show it on yours. New here? Start with what a horoscope is.
Start here
The three ideas everything else rests on. If you have never read a chart, read these in order.
- What is a horoscope, really?What is a horoscope and how is it made?3 min read
- Sun sign, Moon sign, Rashi, Lagna: which one is 'my sign'?What is the difference between sun sign, moon sign, rashi and lagna?4 min read
- What can you ask an astrologer? (And what you can't.)What questions can astrology answer?3 min read
Next
Your own chart, the timing system behind a Vedic reading, and how two charts are matched.
- How to read a birth chart in ten minutesHow do I read my birth chart?6 min read
- What is a dasha, and why does Vedic astrology talk about timing?What is a mahadasha and antardasha?5 min read
- Kundli matching: what the 36 points measure, and what they missHow does kundli matching for marriage work?5 min read
- Reading a child's chart: the year ahead, without the fearHow do I read my child's horoscope for the year?4 min read
Deeper
Why one birthday gets two signs, and what each of the two traditions is best at.
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A guide answers "what is this". Each of these answers "what is mine", from your birth details, with no account.
What this cannot tell you
- These guides explain the tradition as Horoskope computes it. Other schools, and other ayanamsas, differ in details.
- Astrology here is for reflection and cultural interest. It describes tendencies, does not predict events, and is not medical, legal or financial advice.
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Your birth details
When and where were you born?
Know your Rashi or Lagna already? They come from exactly these details, so this is the same answer. What are they?
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