FAQ
BodhiRishi is an AI Vedic astrology platform at bodhirishi.ai. Enter your birth details to see your chart. Charts are calculated with the Swiss Ephemeris on our servers. The AI astrologer answers from your chart, not your sun sign. This FAQ covers Vedic vs Western astrology, how charts are calculated, dashas, what you can ask, and pricing.
What is Vedic astrology and how is it different from Western astrology?
Vedic astrology (Jyotish) is an ancient Indian system that uses the Sidereal zodiac, which tracks actual star positions. Western astrology uses the Tropical zodiac, tied to the seasons. Due to the precession of equinoxes, your Vedic sign is often one sign earlier than your Western sign. Vedic astrology emphasizes the Moon sign, uses 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions) for finer analysis, and relies on the Vimshottari Dasha system, a 120-year planetary timeline unique to your birth moment, for predictive timing.
How does BodhiRishi calculate birth charts?
BodhiRishi uses the Swiss Ephemeris, the same astronomical engine used by professional astrology software worldwide. Everything is computed on our servers with precision, not approximated in the browser. You get accurate planetary positions, lunar mansions (nakshatras), planetary strengths, aspects, and sunrise/sunset times.
What topics can I ask the AI astrologer about?
You can ask about career, wealth, marriage, relationships, family, health, spirituality, daily and weekly readings, annual forecasts, planetary period analysis, relationship compatibility, past life patterns, and open-ended custom questions. Every answer is based on your actual birth chart (planetary positions, active timing periods, and current transits), not generic sun-sign content.
What is the planetary timeline (Vimshottari Dasha)?
Vimshottari Dasha is the primary timing system in Vedic astrology. It maps out a 120-year cycle divided among 9 planets, creating major periods (Mahadasha) lasting 6 to 20 years and sub-periods (Antardasha). Each period is ruled by a specific planet that influences different areas of your life. Your dasha sequence is unique to you. It’s determined by which lunar mansion the Moon was in at the moment of your birth.
Is BodhiRishi free to use?
Free includes a deep-dive chart, Ashtakavarga, Varshaphal, transits, daily and weekly readings, relationships, and past life. No cost, no time limit, no card. Premium unlocks multiple profiles and unlimited AI astrologer questions. Premium is $29.99/mo or $269.91/yr ($22.49/mo equivalent).
How does switching plans work?
Premium auto-renews. Cancel anytime with a prorated refund (minimum 1-month charge applies).
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