Vidhata · Journal
Vedic astrology, written for thinking seekers
Plain-language essays from the Vidhata Editorial Desk - grounded in Parashari, KP, and Lal Kitab traditions. No marketing fluff, no copy-paste predictions, no fear-mongering. Just clear thinking about how the planets shape life.
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Second Marriage in Vedic Astrology: Rules and Chart Signs
The 7th house rules first marriage; the 9th house (or 2nd, in some traditions) rules the second. Here are the classical rules for when a second marriage is favorable, the chart signs that predict success, and what to check before remarrying.
Vidhata Editorial Desk23 Jan 2026 · 7 min - ♡
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Gun Milan: each of the 8 koots, what they actually measure
Ashtakoot Gun Milan is the 8-factor 36-point compatibility test. Most articles list the koots without depth. Here is what each of the 8 koots is actually testing, and why.
Vidhata Editorial Desk21 Nov 2025 · 8 min - ♡
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Manglik on both sides: when two manglik partners cancel each other
A common Vedic question: I am Manglik, my partner is Manglik, are we doomed? Actually no - and there is a specific classical reason. Here is the cancellation rule, when it works, and when it does not.
Vidhata Editorial Desk5 Jun 2025 · 6 min - ♡
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Kundli matching: what 36/36 really means, and why most matches are not perfect
Indian arranged marriage runs on Ashtakoot Guna Milan - an 8-factor compatibility system out of 36 points. Here is what each factor measures, and why a "perfect 36" is rarely the goal.
Vidhata Editorial Desk5 Oct 2024 · 9 min - ♂
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Understanding Mangal Dosha: the truth vs the fear in marriage matchmaking
"You're Manglik" - the most-feared label in Indian arranged marriage. We separate what it actually means, what cancels it, and what to do if you (or your match) carries it.
Vidhata Editorial Desk24 Sept 2024 · 10 min
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