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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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Vedic basics
How to Find Your Rashi (Moon Sign) as Per Date of Birth
Your rashi is your Vedic Moon sign, not your Western Sun sign. Learn why date of birth alone is not enough, why time and place matter, how the Lahiri sidereal system works, and how to find your true Moon sign from a free chart.
Vidhata Editorial Desk28 Jul 2026 · 10 min - 📖
Vedic basics
Lahiri Ayanamsa: Why Vedic Astrology Uses the Sidereal Zodiac
Lahiri ayanamsa is the roughly 24-degree gap between the sidereal zodiac Vedic astrology uses and the tropical zodiac of the West. Here is why your Vedic Sun sign shifts by one position, and which ayanamsa Indian almanacs follow.
Vidhata Editorial Desk3 Feb 2026 · 6 min
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