Glossary
Yoga: meaning in astrology
In the panchang, yoga is a daily factor calculated by adding the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and Moon and dividing the result into 27 equal parts. Each part has a name, from Vishkambha to Vaidhriti, and a traditional quality; Vyatipata and Vaidhriti are generally avoided for new starts.
The same word is used separately for planetary combinations in a birth chart, such as Gajakesari yoga, and for the spiritual practice. Context tells you which one is meant.
Where does "Yoga" come up on this site?
One guide uses the term:
How we calculate
Is astrology a guarantee of what will happen?
No. These calculations locate celestial bodies; astrology is a reflection and timing tradition, not evidence of guaranteed health, financial or relationship outcomes.
How are these results calculated?
Positions come from Astronomy Engine, an open-source astronomy library, and are checked against Swiss Ephemeris in our methodology tests. Western readings use the tropical zodiac; Vedic readings subtract the Lahiri ayanamsa. Terms are defined in the glossary.
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