Astrology & Numerology Glossary
Essential terms, Sanskrit concepts, and astronomical definitions used throughout AstroRomantic reports and calculation tools.
Key Astrological Terms
Ayanamsa
The longitudinal difference between the tropical and sidereal zodiacs (~24 degrees).
Bhava
The Sanskrit term for house in Vedic astrology, representing 12 specific life domains.
Dasha
Vedic planetary time period system governing the timing of life events.
Janma Rashi
The Moon sign at the exact moment of birth, representing the emotional nature.
Kundli
The traditional Vedic birth chart mapping planetary positions across 12 houses.
Lagna
The Ascendant sign rising on the eastern horizon at birth, establishing house order.
Nakshatra
One of 27 lunar mansions in Vedic astronomy, spanning 13°20' each.
Navamsha (D9)
The 9th divisional chart used to analyze soul potential and marriage compatibility.
Navagraha
The nine major planets/grahas in Vedic astrology (Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, Ketu).
Rashi
The Sanskrit term for one of the 12 zodiac signs (Mesha to Meena).
Sade Sati
The 7.5-year Saturn transit through the 12th, 1st, and 2nd houses from the natal Moon.
Sidereal Zodiac
The astronomical zodiac system anchored to physical constellations, used in Vedic astrology.
Explore Astrology
Comprehensive guides for Vedic Rashis, Western Sun Signs, and Kundli Reports
The 12 Rashis, Moon signs, and sidereal constellation meanings.
The Navagraha planetary powers and cosmic energies.
The 12 Bhavas and life domain areas in Kundli astrology.
Ank Jyotish number vibrations and planetary associations.
Krishnamurti Padhdhati precision stellar sub-lord system.
Fundamental principles of Western tropical sun-sign astrology.
The 12 sun signs, elements, qualities, and seasonal dates.
Sun, Moon, and planetary Archetypes in modern Western charts.
The 12 astrological houses of personal life experience.
Geometric angles, trines, squares, and planetary synastry.