Astrology Glossary
Clear definitions of the calculation terms used across AstroVedic360, with examples and methodology boundaries.
Panchanga
A five-limbed traditional calendar framework combining Tithi, Vara, Nakshatra, Yoga and Karana.
Read definition →Tithi
A lunar day defined by each 12-degree step of the Moon–Sun angular separation.
Read definition →Nakshatra
One of 27 equal sidereal lunar mansions, each spanning 13°20′ of zodiac longitude.
Read definition →Rashi
A 30-degree zodiac sign in the selected sidereal or tropical zodiac.
Read definition →Lagna
The Ascendant: the zodiac sign rising at the eastern horizon for an exact time and location.
Read definition →Nitya Yoga
A Panchanga limb based on the normalized sum of the sidereal Sun and Moon longitudes.
Read definition →Karana
Half of a Tithi, corresponding to each 6-degree step of Moon–Sun angular separation.
Read definition →Vimshottari Dasha
A traditional 120-year planetary-period sequence seeded by the birth Moon’s Nakshatra.
Read definition →Ayanamsha
The angular offset used to convert a tropical longitude to a selected sidereal zodiac.
Read definition →Navamsa (D9)
The ninth divisional chart, produced by dividing each zodiac sign into nine parts of 3°20′.
Read definition →Varga
A divisional-chart mapping that transforms a natal sidereal longitude according to a defined division rule.
Read definition →Shadbala
A six-component classical framework for evaluating the strength of the seven visible planets.
Read definition →Ashtakavarga
A classical bindu-based system that evaluates sign support through planetary contribution rules.
Read definition →Rahu Kalam
A traditional weekday-dependent segment of local daylight, not the astronomical position of Rahu.
Read definition →Muhurta
A traditional framework for screening dates and time windows for a particular activity or ceremony.
Read definition →Whole Sign Houses
A house system in which the entire Lagna sign is House 1 and each following sign becomes the next house.
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