What astrological force governs the swift, short-term cycles of our intellect, communication, business dealings, and analytical thought? In Vedic astrology (Jyotish), this role belongs to the planet Mercury (Budha). The Mercury Transit, known as Budha Transit or Gochar, defines frequent, rapid cycles that bring focus to learning, negotiation, travel, and day-to-day interactions. Understanding Mercury Transit […]
Venus Transit: Love and Luxury Cycles
What astrological force dictates our short-term experiences with love, beauty, finance, and pleasure? In Vedic astrology (Jyotish), the answer lies in the swift, graceful movement of Venus (Shukra). The Venus Transit, known as Shukra Transit or Gochar, defines short, frequent cycles that bring focus to enjoyment, relationships, creativity, and material comforts. Understanding the Venus Transit […]
Mars Transit: Quick Energy Bursts Every 6 Weeks
What astrological force brings quick action, ambition, and sudden bursts of energy and conflict into specific areas of your life? In Vedic astrology (Jyotish), this role belongs to the fiery planet Mars (Mangal). The Mars Transit, known as Mangal Transit or Gochar, defines short, high-energy cycles that drive immediate action, competition, and often, arguments or […]
Rahu-Ketu Transit: 18-Month Nodal Movement
What astrological event fundamentally reshapes your life’s focus, goals, and karmic lessons for a year and a half? The answer lies in the dynamic, often disruptive, movement of the Moon’s nodes: Rahu (the North Node) and Ketu (the South Node). The Rahu Ketu Transit is one of the most significant and profound periods in predictive […]
Jupiter Transit: 12-Year Cycle of Expansion
What is the astrological secret behind periods of exceptional growth, opportunities, and good fortune? In Vedic astrology (Jyotish), the answer lies in the expansive, benevolent movement of the largest planet: Jupiter (Guru). Jupiter’s transit, known as Guru Transit or Gochar, marks a predictable 12 year Jupiter cycle that structures the major periods of learning, growth, […]
The Three Phases of Sade Sati Explained
Sade Sati, the most famous and impactful transit in Vedic astrology, is a rigorous seven-and-a-half-year period orchestrated by Saturn (Shani). It is not a monolithic experience, but a journey divided into three distinct phases, each lasting approximately 2.5 years and impacting different areas of life, mind, and karma. Understanding these three phases Sade Sati comprises […]
Saturn Transit: Understanding Sade Sati (7.5 Years)
What is the astrological secret behind a period of life marked by intense discipline, karmic reckoning, and profound transformation? In Vedic astrology (Jyotish), the answer is often found in the most famous, and frequently feared, transit of all: Sade Sati. This 7.5-year long period, defined by the slow, deliberate movement of Saturn, acts as a […]
Transit vs Dasha: Two Timing Methods Compared
The two most powerful and indispensable tools in Vedic astrology (Jyotish) for forecasting life events are Transits (Gochar) and Dasha (Planetary Periods). While both are timing methods, they operate on fundamentally different principles and answer distinct questions. Understanding the relationship and difference between them is the key to accurate predictive astrology. The Roles: Internal Potential […]
How to Track Daily Planetary Positions
Understanding transits vedic astrology uses requires tracking the positions of the planets every single day. This process, known as Gochar, involves monitoring where the planets are in the sky right now relative to your fixed birth chart. For the student of Jyotish, learning how to track daily planetary positions is a fundamental skill that connects […]
What Are Transits? Understanding Current Planetary Movements
Have you ever wondered why life seems to shift gears—sometimes suddenly accelerating with opportunities, other times grinding to a frustrating halt with obstacles—even when your birth chart promises stability? The secret lies in the ceaseless, real-time movement of the planets as they cross the skies right now. In Vedic astrology (Jyotish), the mechanism for interpreting […]