Jyotish
Glossary · Last updated: 2026-07-26
Jyotish (from jyoti, light) is the traditional Indian system of celestial observation used for timing, character sketches, and muhurta (electional astrology).
Popular apps simplify Jyotish to moon sign and rising sign. Full chart work adds dashas, yogas, and divisional charts beyond what we show.
Sidereal foundation
Jyotish uses a sidereal zodiac. Our Vedic calculations follow Lahiri ayanamsa, the common modern Indian standard.