Great question! In Vedic Astrology, a Weekly Horoscope is not random or vague β it’s a compact forecast based on planetary transits, Moon movement, and their influence on each Lagna or Moon Sign. Here’s how it’s calculated:
π§ How Weekly Horoscopes Are Calculated in Vedic Astrology
πͺ 1. Transit of Major Planets (Gochar)
Each week, astrologers track the movement of key planets β especially:
- Moon (fastest) β transits approx. 2.5 days per sign
- Sun, Mercury, Venus β minor shifts week-to-week
- Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Rahu, Ketu β longer-term but their aspects and degrees matter
Example:
If Mars moves from Gemini to Cancer this week, its results shift for all 12 signs based on house placement from the Lagna or Moon.
π 2. Moon’s Position & Nakshatra
The Moonβs transit is crucial because:
- It affects mood, mental state, and daily experience
- It determines Panchang elements like Tithi, Yoga, Karana, Nakshatra
- Weekly horoscopes often revolve around how the Moon influences your chart
Example:
Moon in Scorpio this week? Emotional intensity for all, but especially impactful for Taurus Moon/Lagna (7th house transit).
π 3. Lagna-Based or Moon-Sign-Based Forecast
Horoscopes are usually written for:
- Moon Sign (Chandra Rashi) β more emotional and internal experience
- Ascendant (Lagna) β more external and situational events
Some astrologers provide both.
π 4. Planetary Aspects (Drishti)
Vedic astrology uses full and special aspects:
- Saturn: 3rd, 7th, 10th
- Jupiter: 5th, 7th, 9th
- Mars: 4th, 7th, 8th
Weekly effects are shaped by who is casting aspects and on which house for each sign.
π 5. Retrograde/Combust/Conjunction Events
If a planet turns retrograde, becomes combust, or conjuncts another, it changes the weekly flavor.
Example:
Mercury combust with Sun = miscommunication
Venus conjunct Ketu = confusion in relationships or aesthetics
ποΈ Example: Weekly Horoscope Snapshot
For Leo Lagna this week:
- Mars moves to 12th house = expenses may rise
- Moon in 2nd house = focus on family/finance mid-week
- Saturn aspects 10th = pressure at work, delays possible
- Mercury retro = rethink decisions made recently
Would you like me to prepare an actual weekly horoscope for all 12 signs for this week based on current transits?