PhD in Vedic Astrology, 20+ Years Experience
Dr. Meenakshi Sharma is a distinguished Vedic astrologer with a PhD in Vedic Astrology and over 20 years of professional experience in the ancient science of Jyotisha. Her extensive practice encompasses thousands of chart readings, predictive analyses, and remedial consultations, making her uniquely qualified to bridge traditional Vedic wisdom with contemporary applications. As a contributing writer for AstroSight, Dr. Sharma specializes in natal chart analysis, predictive astrology, and Vedic remedial measures, sharing her deep knowledge through insightful articles that make complex astrological concepts accessible to practitioners at all levels. Her approach combines rigorous academic training with ethical consultation standards, empowering clients through education and practical guidance while maintaining authentic adherence to classical Vedic principles.
Akshaya Tritiya 2026 falls on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 — the 3rd tithi (Tritiya) of the waxing fortnight of Vaishakha month. Akshaya means "that which never diminishes" — anything given, begun, or invested on this day is said to multiply indefinitely rather than being consumed. The gold buying muhu
Ram Navami 2026 falls on Friday, March 27, 2026 — Lord Rama's birthday celebrated on the 9th tithi (Navami) of the waxing fortnight of Chaitra month (Chaitra Shukla Navami). The most auspicious puja moment is the Madhyahna (midday) Muhurat from 11:06 to 13:36 IST in New Delhi — the 2.5-hour window w
Holi 2026 falls on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 — the festival of colors celebrated on Phalgun Purnima, the full moon of the final month of the Hindu lunar year. Holika Dahan (the ritual bonfire) takes place the night before on Monday, March 2, 2026, with the auspicious muhurat approximately 21:21 to 00:1
Maha Shivratri 2026 falls on Thursday, February 26, 2026 — Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi, the 14th night of the waning fortnight of Phalgun month. It is the greatest Shivratri of the year — Maha (great) — the single night when Shiva is most directly accessible to human prayer and meditation. The Nish
Makar Sankranti 2026 falls on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 — the solar festival marking the Sun's transit (Sankranti) from Sagittarius (Dhanu) into Capricorn (Makar Rashi). Unlike most Hindu festivals determined by the lunar calendar, Makar Sankranti follows the solar calendar and falls on January 14
Mercury in the 12th house places the planet of intelligence, analytical precision, and communicative expression in the house of liberation, dissolution, hidden matters, foreign lands, sleep, dreams, and the subconscious realm — and does so in the house whose natural sign correspondence is Pisces, th
Mercury in the 11th house places the planet of intelligence, commercial acumen, and versatile communicative engagement in the house of gains, social networks, elder siblings, and the fulfilment of long-held aspirations — creating individuals whose income flows through multiple Mercury-ruled channels
Mercury in the 10th house places the planet of intelligence, communication, and commercial brilliance in the house of career, public reputation, authority, and one's most visible and lasting contribution to the world — creating individuals whose professional distinction is built on Mercury's core gi
Mercury in the 9th house places the planet of intelligence, analytical breadth, and communicative versatility in the house of fortune, dharma, higher wisdom, the father and gurus, religion and philosophy, and the quality of divine grace that shapes the fortunate contours of a life lived in genuine i
Mercury in the 8th house places the planet of intelligence, analytical precision, and versatile curiosity in the house of hidden depths, transformation, occult knowledge, death and rebirth, and the investigation of what lies beneath the surface of ordinary experience — creating individuals of except
Mercury in the 7th house places the planet of intelligence, communication, and business acumen in the house of marriage, one-on-one partnerships, business alliances, and all forms of committed relational engagement — creating individuals whose most authentic partnership is with a witty, intelligent,
Mercury in the 6th house places the planet of intelligence, analytical precision, and meticulous attention to detail in the house of health, service, obstacles, and the domain of detailed disciplined work — and does so in the house whose natural sign correspondence is Virgo, the sign Mercury both ru
