THE MYASTRO7 JOURNAL

Serious writing on Vedic practice.

Muhurta, jyotish, ritual and decision-making — explained plainly, by people who practise it.

105 essays · six subjects · written by named practitioners

Ritual

Samagri: Why Ritual Materials Matter

Ghee, darbha, rice and wood are not props. A practitioner explains why each material has a role, and where substitution is acceptable.

Pandit Mahesh Joshi · 3 min
Decision Guidance

When Two Advisers Disagree

Two astrologers read the same chart and reach different conclusions. That is less alarming than it sounds, and it can even be useful.

Jyotish Prakash Trivedi · 3 min
Muhurta

Tithi, Simply: The Moon's Daily Rhythm

Why Ekadashi sometimes falls on two days and Diwali moves every year: a plain guide to the tithi, the lunar day at the centre of the Hindu calendar.

Jyotish Anand Vyas · 3 min
Jyotish

Transits (Gochar) and What They Can Tell You

Every month brings a headline about a planet changing sign. How transits, gochar, are properly read, and why they matter less than your own dasha.

Jyotish Radhika Iyengar · 3 min
Muhurta

Adhik Masa: The Extra Month and What Pauses During It

Every two to three years the lunar calendar adds a month to stay in step with the Sun. Why it happens, what is postponed, and what the month is meant for.

Acharya Vishwanath Iyer · 3 min
Decision Guidance

How Often Should You Consult?

Once a year is plenty for most people. When more frequent contact helps, when it quietly becomes a habit, and how to tell the difference.

MyAstro7 Editorial · 3 min
Family

Bringing Elders and the Next Generation Together Around Ritual

Grandparents hold the knowledge; grandchildren hold the questions. How shared ritual can become a place where generations actually meet.

MyAstro7 Editorial · 3 min
Ritual

Navagraha Shanti: What It Addresses

Navagraha Shanti is a ritual of balance offered to the nine planetary deities. What it involves, when it is traditionally performed, and what it cannot promise.

Acharya Vishwanath Iyer · 3 min
Vedic Knowledge

What Are Mantras, and Why Is Pronunciation Guarded?

Mantras are not magic words, but their sound has been protected with extraordinary care. A practitioner explains why accuracy matters.

Acharya Vishwanath Iyer · 3 min
Family

The Family Deity (Kul Devta) and Lineage Practice

Many families have a kul devta they visit only at weddings and mundans. What the family deity means, how to find yours, and how to keep the link alive.

Pandit Shivkumar Iyer · 3 min
Decision Guidance

Should You Consult an Astrologer Before a Big Decision?

Sometimes yes, often no, and never as a substitute for doing your homework. An honest guide to when a consultation actually adds something.

Jyotish Kavita Sharma · 3 min
Muhurta

Business Launch Muhurta: Beyond the Auspicious Date

A launch muhurta is worth choosing carefully, but which moment do you time: incorporation, first sale or the opening? A practical guide for founders.

Jyotish Radhika Iyengar · 3 min

Read by subject

Muhurta 18 Timing, and what it can and cannot do. Jyotish 18 Reading a chart, without the jargon. Ritual 18 What happens, and why it is done that way. Vedic Knowledge 17 The ideas underneath the practice. Decision Guidance 18 Using guidance well — and knowing its limits. Family 16 Rituals and timing across generations.