In Vedic astrology, planetary transits, known as Gochar, track the ongoing movement of planets across sidereal constellations. While your natal birth chart (Janam Kundli) forms a permanent blueprint recorded at birth, Gochar represents the dynamic astronomical clockwork that triggers the promises of that chart.
Evaluating transits requires analyzing the positions of transiting planets relative to both your natal Moon sign (Chandra Rashi) and your Ascendant (Lagna). Fast-moving grahas like the Moon, Mercury, and Venus govern short-term mood swings and daily adjustments. Slow-moving grahas like Saturn, Jupiter, Rahu, and Ketu remain in a single sign for months or years, guiding major life phases and structural transformations.
- Sidereal Constellation Mapping: Calculations use the Lahiri Ayanamsha to align planetary longitudes directly with visible astronomical constellations.
- Lagna and Chandra Reference: Moon sign transits reveal psychological and emotional experiences, while Lagna transits show tangible physical events.
- Dasha Synchronization: Transiting planets produce decisive real-world events only when they activate houses and planets governed by your active Vimshottari Dasha lords.