What Is a Kundli?
Kundli = graphical representation of positions of planets, stars, zodiac signs at moment of birth. Cosmic blueprint. Contains rashi chart (D-1) and divisional charts like Navamsa (D-9).
The 12 Houses (Bhav)
1: Lagna (Self), 2: Dhana (Wealth), 3: Parakrama (Courage), 4: Sukha (Home), 5: Putra (Children), 6: Ripu (Enemies), 7: Vivah (Marriage), 8: Ayush (Longevity), 9: Bhagya (Fortune), 10: Karma (Career), 11: Labha (Gains), 12: Vyaya (Loss).
The 9 Planets (Navagraha)
Sun (soul, father), Moon (mind, mother), Mars (courage), Mercury (intellect), Jupiter (wisdom, children), Venus (love, marriage), Saturn (discipline, karma), Rahu (obsession), Ketu (spirituality).
How to Read a Kundli Step by Step
- Identify the Ascendant (Lagna)
- Examine the Moon Sign (Rashi)
- Analyze Each House and Its Occupants
- Check Planetary Aspects (Drishti)
- Identify Conjunctions (Yuti)
- Assess Exalted and Debilitated Planets
- Synthesize the Findings