Category Archives: Vedic Astrology & Occult

‘Tantra’ and ‘Vedic’ astrology part 1

Tantra begins in the body, astrology begins in the sky — and the chakras are where they meet. This article introduces how planetary energies pulse through the seven subtle centers, forming the true map of transformation.

Essence of Tantra, Siddhi & the Occult: Secrets of Divine Power

Tantra isn’t darkness or taboo — it’s the science of energy the ancients guarded as sacred. This article unpacks the true essence of Tantra, Siddhi, alchemy, and occult practice, revealing how Matangi’s secret light teaches that within your own body lies the power to awaken the universe itself.

Ketu Mahadasha: Meaning, Life Lessons & Spiritual Rewards

Ketu Mahadasha is not loss — it’s liberation. This article reveals how the headless planet pulls you away from illusions and back into your soul’s true calling, turning endings into awakenings for those brave enough to trust the unknown.

What is the worst house for Jupiter in vedic astrology?

When the guru steps into the marketplace, his wisdom becomes compassion and his comfort becomes sacrifice. This essay explores why Jupiter, the planet of dharma and higher knowledge, struggles most in the seventh house—where ideals meet negotiation, and love demands practicality.

Saturn in the 8th House: Meaning, Karma & Transformation

Saturn in the 8th doesn’t destroy — it distills. This reflection explores how the planet of time and karma transforms struggle into legacy, teaching that greatness is nothing but endurance remembered.

Rahu–Ketu Theory Explained: Karma, Shadow & Liberation

Rahu and Ketu are not demons — they are mirrors. This essay reveals how the lunar nodes describe your soul’s syllabus: Rahu teaches through immersion in life’s chaos, Ketu through release and remembrance, both leading you from shadow into light.

Rahu Dasha is almost killing me. What am I supposed to do?

Rahu doesn’t kill you — he unmasks you. This reflection reveals why stillness, not struggle, is the way through Rahu Mahadasha, teaching that surrender to chaos is the first step toward mastery.

Astrology for Personal Growth: The True Purpose of Jyotisha

Astrology was never about prediction — it was about participation. This essay reveals how Jyotisha, the Vedic science of light, helps you understand your psyche, refine your karma, and walk the path of conscious growth.

‘Tantra’ and ‘Vedic’ astrology part 2

Tantra is the fire, Jyotisha the map. Together they reveal how energy becomes destiny and how consciousness, through sādhanā, can rewrite it.

Jupiter Venus Conjunction: Lakshmi & Saraswati’s Union

The Jupiter Venus conjunction is the sacred dance of Lakshmi and Saraswati. When wealth meets wisdom, your task is to let Jupiter’s insight guide Venus’s charm.

What is the significance of a black Hakik stone? Who should wear it?

Black Hakik stone (Black Agate) is not just protection—it is transformation. Linked to Saturn and Rahu in Vedic astrology, it grounds the restless mind and shields the aura from negativity, helping one rebuild strength from within.

In which house does the Moon give the best results?

Barack Obama’s Moon in the 4th house reveals why the Moon feels most at home here—rooted in emotion, guided by memory, and anchored in one’s homeland. In Vedic astrology, the 4th house Moon turns sentiment into strength.

Which is the correct direction to sit and work in according to Vaastu?

North and East are ideal directions to face while working, according to Vastu Shastra. But every direction has its unique power — South builds discipline, West nurtures collaboration, and East awakens clarity. The best direction to work depends on your purpose and planetary energy.

What is the correct vaastu for Master Bedroom?

The master bedroom should always be in the South-West direction according to Vaastu Shastra, with the bed’s head facing South and a discreet toilet placement toward the inner side of the house. This alignment enhances stability, rest, and peace in relationships.

How do you calculate markesh in a horoscope, and what is the effect during its dasha?

The Mahamrityunjaya Mantra and Lord Shiva’s energy symbolize protection from the fear surrounding Markesh periods in astrology. True strength lies not in escaping karma but in facing it consciously, through faith and spiritual discipline.

Is Saturn and Rahu (North node) conjunction (‘Shrapit Yoga’) truly ‘cursed’?

The Saturn–Rahu conjunction is like Lord Baelish’s “chaos ladder” — treacherous in youth, transformative in maturity. It forges endurance, clarity, and the will to rise through karmic storms.

Is red Tara mantra chanting harmful? If not, is there any experience of benefit received while chanting?

(Red ‘taara’ is a goddess who has the power to bless her devotees with the qualities of seduction, enchantment and magnetism.)

So, the first thing to understand here is how a ‘mantra’ works and if you don’t have a clue about it and are new to chanting, you are encouraged to check out some of my recent answers on the topic.

You see, the primary thing to understand about a ‘mantra’ before you start a chanting practice is exactly who the deity is that you are seeking to connect with through the practice. If not a ‘deity’ per se then what ‘energy’?

Then you need to understand exactly what sort of progress are you in anticipation of ?

Are you seeking a primarily spiritual goal, or a material aspiration?

What are the benefits of chanting mantras with japa beads?

So the right beads can help ensure that this process is made easier for you by giving you the most ROI on ever single repetition of your ‘mantras’.

I am including here the commonly used beads for each planet for knowledge. Please remember that exact type of beads to be chosen depend on many factors ranging from the deity to the ‘mantra’ and individual placements in the chart.

Jupiter: Mostly ‘Rudraksha’ but it also includes all kinds of ‘seed based’ rosaries. However Lotus rosary is usually associated with Venus.

South node/ North node/ Saturn: Mostly black tourmaline/ onyx however sometimes ‘rudraksha’/ lapis is also used for South node and Saturn respectively.

Mars: Turmeric/Coral/ Jasper

Sun: Mostly Jasper/Yellow Aventurine but sometimes ‘Sphatik’ may also used.

Venus: Rose quartz/Lotus beads/ ‘Sphatik’(Clear quartz)

Mercury: Malachite/Peridot

Moon: Pearl/’Rudraksha’

Are reverse nodal periods ‘Rahu-Ketu’/’Ketu-Rahu’ necessarily a bad time for career?

Rahu–Ketu periods aren’t career curses — they’re soul recalibrations. This piece reveals how these cycles awaken the kundalini current, churning out old karma so that clarity, not chaos, becomes the final outcome.

What Rahu mantra should I recite as I have a weak Rahu and when? Can Hanuman Chalisa also help me strengthen my Rahu?

Hari Om Namo Narayana! (The best remedy for ‘Rahuji’ is to worship Lord ‘Kaala Bhairava’.) The hidden meaning combining these co relations is that this fearsome divine masculine entity is the deity you need help from if you want to conquer the material world while not falling prey to the perils of materialism. I don’tContinue reading “What Rahu mantra should I recite as I have a weak Rahu and when? Can Hanuman Chalisa also help me strengthen my Rahu?”

What are the effects of ‘Chandra Grahana Yoga’ (Moon-Ketu conjunction) in horoscope? What spiritual purpose & karma does it indicate?

It is necessary to highlight as well that if you are above 30 or 35 and still struggle in dealing with the energies of this conjunction, you need to spend time developing your spiritual gifts.

If you do that, at 48 when the South node matures, you have a very good chance of reaching the pinnacle of success as per the goals you had set and imagined for yourself early in life.

As always, please do bear in mind that suggestions and insights for people with this conjunction will vary according to the specific placements of planets in their chart.