What is a Kundali?
A Kundali (also known as a birth chart or horoscope) is a diagrammatic representation of the positions of planets at the exact time of a person’s birth. It is used in Vedic astrology to analyze a person’s life, personality, career, health, relationships, and future events.
It is based on:
Date of birth
Time of birth
Place of birth
The Kundali is divided into 12 houses, and each house represents a specific area of life.
Important Houses in a Kundali:
Each house (called “Bhava” in Sanskrit) has its own significance:
1st House (Lagna / Ascendant) – Self, personality, body, appearance.
2nd House – Wealth, family, speech, values.
4th House – Mother, home, comforts, property, emotions.
5th House – Intelligence, children, creativity, love, education.
7th House – Marriage, partnerships, spouse.
8th House – Longevity, sudden events, transformation, occult.
9th House – Luck, religion, higher learning, long journeys.
10th House – Career, status, profession, reputation.
12th House – Expenses, foreign travels, isolation, moksha (liberation).
The 1st, 5th, and 9th houses are called Trikon Bhavas (Trine houses) – they are considered very auspicious.
The 1st, 4th, 7th, and 10th houses are called Kendra Bhavas (Angular houses) – very powerful in shaping life.
Important Planets in a Kundali:
There are 9 planets in Vedic astrology:
Sun (Surya) – Soul, father, government, authority.
Moon (Chandra) – Mind, emotions, mother, comfort.
Mars (Mangal) – Energy, courage, anger, younger siblings.
Mercury (Budh) – Intelligence, speech, communication.
Jupiter (Guru) – Wisdom, wealth, teacher, children.
Venus (Shukra) – Love, beauty, marriage, luxury.
Saturn (Shani) – Discipline, hard work, sorrow, karma.
Rahu – Desires, materialism, illusion (shadow planet).
Ketu – Detachment, spirituality, past karma (shadow planet).
Most Important Combinations:
Ascendant (Lagna) and its Lord – Shows overall life and personality.
Moon sign (Rashi) – Indicates emotional nature.
Sun sign – Shows soul purpose and leadership.
10th House & its Lord – Crucial for career.
7th House – Vital for marriage and relationships.
Jupiter & Venus – Wealth, knowledge, and marriage indicators.
Saturn – Important for karmic lessons and delays.