Kundli
A Vedic birth chart built from date, time, and place of birth.
Glossary
Vedic Astrology Glossary
These are the core terms referenced across Veda.AI reports and feature pages. Definitions are simplified for practical understanding while staying aligned with classical Vedic usage.
Lagna (Ascendant)
The rising sign at birth that sets the house framework.
Nakshatra
One of the lunar mansions used for refined interpretation.
Dasha
Planetary period system describing long-term life chapters.
Mahadasha
The major planet period in the dasha sequence.
Antardasha
A sub-period within the Mahadasha that adds detail.
Gochar
Planetary transits in the current sky relative to natal placements.
Navamsa
A divisional chart often used for marriage and dharma interpretation.
Dosha
A challenging combination or imbalance that may require caution.
Yoga
A planetary combination associated with a specific pattern or potential.
Muhurat
Electional astrology process for selecting favorable timing.
Varshaphala
Annual Vedic chart used for year-ahead themes.
See these terms in action on feature pages, and review methodology.