Mythology & Jyotish
The Hindu mythological stories that ground Vedic astrology — planets as living archetypes, epics of gods and asuras, and the spiritual meaning behind every graha.
Articles on mythology & deities
The Hindu mythological stories that ground Vedic astrology — planets as living archetypes, epics of gods and asuras, and the spiritual meaning behind every graha.
Samudra Manthan: Rahu-Ketu Origin Story
From the churning of the cosmic ocean to the rise of Rahu and Ketu, this article unpacks myth, eclipse geometry, and practical Jyotish interpretation.
Mythology & DeitiesShani and Surya: The Sun-Saturn Father-Son Story
The Shani-Surya story is read in jyotish from mythology to natal charts, showing how their axis unfolds through houses, transits, and Saturn cycles.
Mythology & DeitiesChandra, Tara and Budha: Why Mercury is between Sun and Moon
Chandra-Tara-Budha myth explains why Mercury is Sun-oriented, Moon-cautious, and adaptive by planetary association in classical Jyotish readings.
Mythology & DeitiesShukracharya and Venus as the Asura Guru
Why Shukra chose to guide the Asuras and how that decision shaped Venus in Vedic astrology, including devotion, beauty, and the shadow side of desire.
Mythology & DeitiesBrihaspati: Devaguru and the Meaning of Jupiter
Brihaspati (Jupiter) as the guru of the gods, mythology, the meaning of dharma-wisdom in Jyotish, and why Jupiter is called the greatest benefic.
Mythology & DeitiesHanuman and Shani: The Saturn Relief Story
The Hanuman-Shani encounter story, why Saturday worship is linked with Saturn relief, and how to understand Sade Sati remedies without fear.
Mythology & DeitiesShiva and Ketu: The Astrology of Detachment, Silence and Moksha
Why Shiva is read with Ketu: detachment, ash, cremation-ground wisdom, mantra, silence, and steady upasana for difficult Ketu placements in the chart.
Mythology & DeitiesVishnu: The Deity of Dharma and Cosmic Order in Vedic Astrology
Explore Vishnu as preserver of dharma, the Dashavatara as timing archetypes, and Vishnu-upasana for restoring order, steady rhythm and grace.
Mythology & DeitiesLakshmi and Venus: The Sacred Meaning of Prosperity in Jyotish
Lakshmi as Shukra's shakti in Jyotish: sacred prosperity, Ashta Lakshmi, chart signals, relationships and Venus remedies for dharmic abundance.
Mythology & DeitiesSaraswati and Mercury: The Power of Vak, Speech and Sacred Learning
Explore Saraswati as Budha's sacred support in Jyotish: vak, truthful speech, learning, mantra, education karma and practical Mercury remedies for daily life.
Mythology & DeitiesHanuman and Mars: The Astrology of Fearless Devotion
Hanuman as Mars purified by bhakti: courage, discipline, protection, Mangal dosha remedies and chart reading in Jyotish without fear or fatalism.
Mythology & DeitiesDurga and Rahu: Protection from Confusion
Why Durga-upasana is used for afflicted Rahu: Mahishasura, Navadurga, Navaratri, Rahu-Ketu signals, and the recovery of clarity amid confusion.
Mythology & DeitiesKartikeya and Mangal: Mars, Discipline, and Dharma
Lord Kartikeya as Mangal's deity, the mythic roots of Mars, and what Murugan traditions teach about courage, discipline, protection, and dharma.
Mythology & DeitiesGanesha and Ketu: The Wisdom That Removes Egoic Obstacles
Ganesha-upasana as the foundational remedy for Ketu, the elephant-headed mystery of severed-head wisdom and how the deity of beginnings clears the path.
Mythology & DeitiesSurya Narayan: The Visible God of Vedic Astrology
Surya as the visible deity in Vedic cosmology, the Gayatri mantra, Aditya Hridayam, and daily Surya Namaskar as a foundational remedy for a weak Sun.
Mythology & DeitiesAdhik Maas and Vishnu Worship: Why Purushottam Maas Belongs to Shri Hari
The spiritual meaning of Purushottam Maas: Vishnu, Krishna, cosmic order, neglected duties, japa, stotra, Gita reading and devotional correction.