The chart is a map of the sky
A Kundli shows where the Sun, Moon and planets were at the exact moment and place of your birth. It is divided into 12 houses, each representing an area of life — self, wealth, siblings, home, children, health, marriage, transformation, fortune, career, gains and losses.
Start with the Lagna
The first house, or ascendant, is the sign rising on the eastern horizon at birth. In a North Indian chart it is always the top centre diamond. It shapes your personality and how you approach life.
Find your Moon sign
Vedic astrology gives the Moon sign (Rashi) more importance than the Sun sign for daily predictions, because the Moon reflects the mind and emotions.
Read planets by house and sign
A planet’s effect depends on the house it occupies, the sign it is in and the aspects it receives. Jupiter in the 10th house, for example, is traditionally linked with respected careers.
Timing comes from Dasha
The Vimshottari Dasha system divides life into planetary periods. Knowing your current Dasha helps astrologers time events like jobs, marriage and moves.