Question 1

Vedic astrology is also known as:

Accepted Answer

Jyotish. Vedic astrology is called Jyotish, often translated as 'the science of light,' and is traditionally considered one of the limbs of Vedic learning.

Question 2

Vedic astrology uses which zodiac system?

Accepted Answer

Sidereal zodiac. Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac, which is based on the actual positions of constellations rather than the tropical (seasonal) zodiac used in most Western astrology.

Question 3

How many nakshatras (lunar mansions) divide the Vedic zodiac?

Accepted Answer

27. The Vedic zodiac is divided into 27 nakshatras, each spanning about 13°20' and associated with specific symbols, deities, and qualities.

Question 4

In Vedic astrology, what does the term 'lagna' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Ascendant (rising sign). Lagna refers to the ascendant — the rising sign at the moment of birth — and is considered central to interpreting a Vedic chart.

Question 5

Which planet is NOT one of the traditional Vedic 'grahas' (celestial influences)?

Accepted Answer

Pluto. Vedic astrology traditionally uses nine grahas: Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu. Pluto is not part of the classical Vedic system.

Question 6

Rahu and Ketu in Vedic astrology represent:

Accepted Answer

The lunar nodes (mathematical points). Rahu and Ketu are the north and south lunar nodes — calculated mathematical points where the Moon's orbit crosses the ecliptic, not physical planets.

Question 7

Which Vedic chart is most commonly used as the primary natal chart?

Accepted Answer

Rasi (D1) chart. The Rasi chart (D1) is the primary natal chart in Vedic astrology, showing the positions of planets across the twelve signs.

Question 8

The Navamsa chart (D9) is especially used for understanding which area of life?

Accepted Answer

Marriage, partnerships, and inner soul nature. The Navamsa (D9) chart is traditionally consulted for insight into marriage, partnerships, and the deeper soul nature beyond the surface natal chart.

Question 9

Vedic 'dashas' are best described as:

Accepted Answer

Planetary period systems that time different chapters of life. Dashas are planetary period systems (such as Vimshottari Dasha) used in Vedic astrology to time different chapters and phases of life.

Question 10

Compared to Western astrology, Vedic astrology generally places more emphasis on which luminary?

Accepted Answer

The Moon. Vedic astrology traditionally places great emphasis on the Moon and the Moon sign (and its nakshatra), often more than on the Sun sign that's central in pop Western astrology.

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