Astrology Guides and Learning Library
Explore structured explanations of common Vedic astrology terms, horoscope calculation settings and traditional interpretation methods. Each guide is written to explain the concept, identify its limits and show what information should be checked before comparing a result.
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Start with the birth-chart guide if you are new to horoscope terminology. The other articles explain specific chart components and traditional calendar or timing methods. Links are individual pages so that each topic can be read and shared separately.
Understanding a Vedic Birth Chart: A Practical Starting Guide
Learn how birth details, the ascendant, planets, zodiac signs, houses and calculation settings work together in a Vedic birth chart.
Read guide →The Twelve Houses in Vedic Astrology: Topics and Context
A structured introduction to the twelve bhavas, their traditional topics and the factors used to interpret a house in context.
Read guide →The 27 Nakshatras: Birth Stars, Padas and the Moon
Learn the 27 Nakshatra names, the 13-degree-20-minute divisions, four padas and how the Moon's position determines a birth star.
Read guide →The Five Parts of Panchangam: Tithi, Vara, Nakshatra, Yoga and Karana
Understand the five Panchangam limbs and why their end times depend on the Sun, Moon, location and the chosen day convention.
Read guide →Lahiri Ayanamsa and Thirukanitham: Why Calculation Settings Matter
An introduction to sidereal zodiac calculations, ayanamsa, Thirukanitham and the input details needed for consistent horoscope results.
Read guide →Traditional Marriage Porutham: Common Factors and Responsible Reading
A clear introduction to commonly used Tamil marriage-compatibility porutham factors, their traditional purpose and the limits of a matching score.
Read guide →Dasha and Bhukti in Vedic Astrology: Periods, Sequence and Balance
Learn the Vimshottari Dasha sequence, its traditional planetary periods, how birth-star balance is calculated and why timing should be read in context.
Read guide →Graha Drishti: Understanding Planetary Aspects in a Horoscope
An introductory guide to planetary aspects, the traditional special aspects of Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, and why aspects are interpreted with the whole chart.
Read guide →How SMV ASTRO Calculates Charts, Nakshatra, Dasha and Panchangam
Follow the actual Lahiri calculation flow, Nakshatra and Pada divisions, 360-day Savana Dasha balance and Panchangam formulas with worked examples.
Read calculation method →How to use these articles
Read the calculation-method explanation before comparing charts from different websites. For a birth result, check the date, recorded local time, birthplace, coordinates, time-zone handling and ayanamsa. For a traditional interpretation, read the surrounding chart factors rather than relying on a single placement, score or label.
இந்தக் கட்டுரைகள் பாரம்பரிய ஜோதிடக் கருத்துகளைப் புரிந்துகொள்ள உதவும் கல்வி விளக்கங்கள். ஜாதக முடிவுகளை ஒப்பிடும்போது பிறந்த தேதி, சரியான உள்ளூர் நேரம், பிறந்த இடம், நேர மண்டலம் மற்றும் கணக்கீட்டு முறையைச் சரிபார்க்கவும்.
Scope and limitations
Astrological methods are traditional interpretive systems. These guides describe terminology and calculation conventions; they do not claim that astrology scientifically predicts events. They cannot guarantee health, relationship, financial or professional outcomes and should not replace qualified professional advice or personal consent.
Some practices differ by region, lineage and software implementation. Where more than one convention exists, the relevant article identifies that variation instead of presenting one school's rule as universal.