Tithi Pravesh vs Varshaphal: Calculate Your True Vedic Birthday in JHora (Step-by-Step)

Your astrological year doesn’t start on your calendar birthday.

Read that again. Every year, you celebrate your birthday on the same calendar date—say, March 15th. You might even check your “annual horoscope” based on that date. But here’s what most astrologers won’t tell you: the ancient Rishis never used calendar dates for yearly predictions.

They used something far more precise. Something that tracks not just where the Sun is, but where the Sun and Moon are together—the exact same celestial angle they formed at the moment you took your first breath.

This technique is called Tithi Pravesh. And Jagannatha Hora (JHora) is one of the only free tools in the world that calculates it instantly.

If you’ve been using Varshaphal (Solar Return) for your yearly predictions and getting inconsistent results, this article will show you why—and give you a method that ancient astrologers considered far superior for predicting the themes, challenges, and opportunities of your coming year.

What Most People Don’t Know About Annual Predictions

Before we dive into HOW to calculate Tithi Pravesh, let’s address what you’re actually looking for.

You want to know: “What will happen to me this year?”

The problem: Most annual horoscopes are guesses based on your Sun sign. Generic predictions like “Leos will find love this year” or “Scorpios face career challenges.” These work maybe 20% of the time—no better than random chance.

Why do they fail? Because they ignore the Moon—half of your birth calculation. Your emotional responses, mental patterns, relationships, and how you experience events are all Moon territory. A prediction system that ignores the Moon is like a weather forecast that ignores humidity and wind.

Tithi Pravesh includes both Sun AND Moon. This is why ancient astrologers considered it far superior, and why modern software like JHora finally makes it accessible to everyone.

What Is Tithi Pravesh? (The Concept Traditional Astrologers Don’t Explain)

Let’s start with what you probably already know: Varshaphal (also called Solar Return) is the most common method for annual predictions. It creates a chart for the exact moment when the Sun returns to its birth position each year. Simple concept, widely used.

But here’s the problem with Varshaphal that nobody talks about:

It only tracks the Sun.

In Vedic astrology, the Sun represents the soul, vitality, and ego. Important, yes. But your life isn’t governed by soul alone. Your mind—represented by the Moon—plays an equally critical role in how you experience each year. Your emotions, mental state, reactions to events, relationships, and daily experiences are all Moon territory.

Varshaphal ignores this entirely. It’s like predicting the weather by only looking at temperature while ignoring humidity, wind, and pressure. You’ll get a partial picture, but you’ll miss crucial factors that determine what you actually experience.

Enter Tithi Pravesh: Sun + Moon Together

Tithi Pravesh (literally “Tithi Entry”) is the moment when the Sun-Moon angle returns to exactly what it was at your birth. This angle is called the Tithi—the lunar day.

Think about it this way:

• Varshaphal = Sun returns to birth position (Soul returns)
• Tithi Pravesh = Sun-Moon angle returns to birth angle (Soul + Mind return together)

This is a complete return. Not just your vital energy, but your mental and emotional framework as well. The year that follows is colored by both—which is why Tithi Pravesh predictions tend to be remarkably more accurate for describing how you’ll feel about the year, not just what happens externally.

Tithi Pravesh vs Varshaphal: Direct Comparison

Here’s a clear breakdown of both methods:

The pattern is clear: Tithi Pravesh dominates when emotions, relationships, or personal psychology matter. Varshaphal has a slight edge for pure career/status predictions. For the full spectrum of life, Tithi Pravesh gives you a more complete picture.

The Festival Logic (Why This Makes Intuitive Sense)

Here’s something that should make this click immediately:

Every major Hindu festival is celebrated based on Tithi, not calendar date.

• Diwali falls on Amavasya (New Moon) in the month of Kartik—not “October 27th” or any fixed date
• Rama Navami is celebrated on Shukla Navami in Chaitra—the 9th Tithi of the bright fortnight
• Ganesh Chaturthi is Shukla Chaturthi in Bhadrapada—the 4th Tithi
• Maha Shivaratri falls on Krishna Chaturdashi—the 14th Tithi of the dark fortnight

The ancient tradition already knew that Tithi—the Sun-Moon relationship—is more significant than arbitrary calendar dates. Festivals shift by days or even weeks each year on the Gregorian calendar, but they’re always on the same Tithi.

So here’s the question: If we celebrate the most sacred days of our tradition based on Tithi, why would we predict our personal year using a method that ignores it?

Tithi Pravesh aligns your annual chart with the same lunisolar logic that governs the entire Vedic calendar. This isn’t a “new technique”—it’s arguably the original method that got overshadowed when Western Solar Return concepts became popular.

Why Tithi Pravesh Fell Out of Fashion

If Tithi Pravesh is so logical, why isn’t everyone using it?

Two reasons:

1. Calculation complexity: Before computers, calculating Tithi Pravesh manually took 4-6 hours using astronomical tables. Varshaphal took 15 minutes. The convenience gap was massive. Practicality won over precision.
2. Western influence: As Vedic astrology spread globally, it absorbed Western concepts. Solar Return is the Western equivalent of Varshaphal, so the technique felt familiar to international students. Tithi Pravesh, being uniquely Vedic, got less attention in globalized astrology education.

But here’s the reality today: JHora calculates both in seconds. Yet an estimated 95% of astrologers still use Varshaphal—not because it’s better, but because that’s what they learned first. The calculation barrier is gone, but the habit remains.

There’s no longer any excuse to use the simpler, less complete method when software handles the complexity for you.

How to Calculate Tithi Pravesh in JHora (Step-by-Step)

Let’s get practical. Here’s exactly how to generate your Tithi Pravesh chart in Jagannatha Hora.

Prerequisite: Install JHora

If you don’t have JHora installed yet:

• Windows users: Follow our complete JHora installation guide (takes 5 minutes)
• Mac users: See our Mac installation guide (uses Wine)
• Linux users: Check our Linux installation guide with 3 easy methods

Installation takes about 5 minutes. Come back here once JHora is running.

Recommended Ayanamsa Setting (Insider Tip)

Before calculating Tithi Pravesh, there’s one setting worth checking:

Navigation: Preferences → Related to Calculations → Ayanamsa

For Tithi Pravesh specifically, many traditional practitioners recommend Pushya-paksha Ayanamsa (also called Pushya Ayanamsa or True Pushya). This ayanamsa is calibrated to the Pushya nakshatra and aligns well with traditional Tithi-based calculations.

That said, if you’re already using Lahiri for your other Vedic work, you can stick with it—the Tithi Pravesh concept works with any sidereal ayanamsa. The chart timing will shift very slightly (by minutes), but the interpretation method remains the same.

For consistency with traditional texts on Tithi Pravesh, Pushya-paksha is the “purist” choice. But don’t let ayanamsa debates stop you from trying the technique—pick one and learn the interpretation method first.

Step 1: Enter Your Birth Data

Open JHora and enter your birth details if you haven’t already:

• Go to File → New or Data Entry
• Enter your birth date, time, and location
• Click OK to generate your birth chart

Your birth chart should now be displayed. This is your foundation—JHora needs your birth data to calculate when your Tithi returns each year.

Step 2: Access the Annual Chart Mode (Tajaka Tab)

JHora separates natal charts from annual charts. To see your yearly prediction:

• Look for the tabs at the bottom of the screen (Basics, Strengths, Dasas, etc.).
• Click on the tab labeled “Tajaka”.

Note: If you don’t see this tab, go to the top menu: View → Select View → Tajaka & Tithi Pravesha. This loads the specific interface designed for annual analysis.

Step 3: Switch from Solar Return to Tithi Pravesh

By default, JHora might show the “Tajaka Varshaphal” (Solar Return). We need to change this to Tithi Pravesh.

• Look for the settings area within the Tajaka tab (usually on the left or top panel).
• Find the option that says “Tithi Pravesha (Sol-Lunar Return)” or simply “Tithi Pravesha.”
• Select the year you want to analyze (e.g., 2025) from the dropdown menu.
• Click “Calculate” or “Show.”

JHora will now cast a chart for the exact moment the Sun and Moon return to their birth angle—your true Vedic birthday for that year.

Step 4: View the Tithi Pravesh Chart

JHora will display several pieces of information:

• The Tithi Pravesh Date & Time: When your astrological year actually begins
• The TP Chart: A full horoscope cast for that moment at your birth location
• Planetary Positions: Where all planets are at your Tithi return
• The Weekday: Which day of the week the Tithi Pravesh falls on
• The Hora Lord: Which planet rules the specific hora (hour) of the Tithi Pravesh moment

Important: Notice that the date shown will likely NOT be your calendar birthday. For example, if you were born on March 15th, your Tithi Pravesh for 2025 might fall on March 10th, or March 22nd, or even in late February. This is normal—the Tithi return doesn’t align with calendar dates.

This is your annual chart. The year that follows—from this Tithi Pravesh to the next—will be colored by the themes in this chart.

How to Interpret Your Tithi Pravesh Chart (The Rule of Three)

Here’s where Tithi Pravesh becomes genuinely useful. Rather than overwhelm you with dozens of factors, I’ll teach you the “Rule of Three”—three key elements that give you 80% of the prediction with 20% of the complexity.

Master these three, and you’ll have a solid framework for understanding any year.

1. The Weekday Lord: The “King” of Your Year

The first and simplest factor: What day of the week does your Tithi Pravesh fall on?

Each weekday is ruled by a planet:

The Weekday Lord is like the “King” presiding over your year. The general flavor of the year will reflect this planet’s significations.

But here’s the crucial nuance: Check how this planet is placed in your birth chart.

• If your Tithi Pravesh falls on Tuesday (Mars year) and Mars is well-placed in your birth chart (exalted, in own sign, or in good houses), the Mars themes will manifest positively—courage, victories, successful property dealings.
• If Mars is afflicted in your birth chart (debilitated, combust, or poorly placed), the same Mars year might bring conflicts, accidents, or aggressive confrontations.

The Weekday Lord tells you WHAT themes dominate. Your natal chart tells you HOW those themes will play out for you specifically.

2. The Hora Lord: The “Executive” Who Controls Resources

This is where JHora’s calculation becomes invaluable. The Hora Lord is the planet ruling the specific hora (planetary hour) when the Tithi Pravesh occurs.

Ancient Vedic timekeeping divided each day into 24 horas, each ruled by a different planet in a specific sequence. The hora ruling your Tithi Pravesh moment becomes your “Executive” for the year—the planet that controls the resources, finances, and material circumstances you’ll work with.

JHora calculates this automatically. Look for “Hora Lord” or “HL” in the Tithi Pravesh output.

Interpreting the Hora Lord:

• Sun Hora: Government resources, authority positions, father’s support may be relevant
• Moon Hora: Emotional resources, public support, mother, fluctuating finances
• Mars Hora: Energy and drive as resources, property matters, technical/mechanical resources
• Mercury Hora: Intellectual resources, communication skills, business acumen, networking
• Jupiter Hora: Wisdom, guidance, teachers as resources, philosophical/spiritual resources
• Venus Hora: Relationships as resources, artistic talents, luxury, financial comfort
• Saturn Hora: Hard work as the primary resource, patience, persistence, slow but steady gains

The Hora Lord shows you what you’ll have to work with during the year. A Venus Hora Lord suggests relationships and aesthetics will be your key resources. A Saturn Hora Lord means you’ll need to rely on discipline and hard work—no shortcuts.

Again, cross-reference with your birth chart. If Jupiter is your Hora Lord but Jupiter is debilitated in your natal chart, the “wisdom and guidance” resources might come with challenges—perhaps teachers who mislead, or expansion that overextends you.

3. The TP Lagna (Ascendant): Where Is the Focus?

The third element is the Lagna (Ascendant) of the Tithi Pravesh chart. This rising sign at the moment of Tithi Pravesh shows WHERE your energy and attention will be directed during the year.

But here’s the interpretive key: Compare the TP Lagna to your BIRTH chart houses.

For example:

• If your birth Lagna is Aries, and your Tithi Pravesh Lagna is Cancer, Cancer is the 4th sign from Aries.
• This means the 4th house themes (home, mother, property, vehicles, emotional security) will be a major focus of your year.

Here’s a quick reference for what each house focus means:

Example: If your birth Lagna is Scorpio, and your 2025 Tithi Pravesh Lagna is Leo, Leo is the 10th sign from Scorpio. This means 2025 will heavily focus on career, public reputation, and professional achievements. The year’s energy will push you toward 10th house matters whether you planned for it or not.

Putting It All Together: The Three-Factor Snapshot

Here’s how to combine the Rule of Three for a quick yearly reading:

1. Weekday Lord = The general theme/flavor of the year (the “what”)
2. Hora Lord = The resources you’ll work with (the “with what”)
3. TP Lagna = The life area getting focus (the “where”)

Sample Reading:

“Your Tithi Pravesh falls on Thursday (Jupiter year), with Mercury as Hora Lord, and the TP Lagna is in your natal 7th house.”

Interpretation: The year has a Jupiterian theme—expansion, wisdom, teaching, possibly children or spiritual growth. Mercury as Hora Lord means your intellectual resources, communication skills, and business acumen will be your primary tools this year. And with the focus on the 7th house, all of this will play out through partnerships, marriage, or significant one-on-one relationships. Perhaps you’ll expand (Jupiter) your business (Mercury) through a partnership (7th house). Or teach/counsel others (Jupiter + Mercury) in a consulting role (7th house dealings with others).

Quick Reference: Tithi Pravesh Interpretation Checklist

Forget the hour-long analysis. Here’s the 5-minute version:

Your Tithi Pravesh Quick Analysis:

• ☐ What day of the week? → That’s your Year Lord (use Weekday table above)
• ☐ What hora? → That’s your Hora Lord (JHora shows this)
• ☐ What Lagna? → That’s your life focus area (use House table above)
• ☐ Is Year Lord well-placed in YOUR birth chart? → Strong = positive year; Weak = challenges
• ☐ Does running Dasha support this? → Confirm with Dasha analysis

Done. You now have 80% of the insight in 5 minutes.

Pro Tip: The Hidden Dasha for Your Year (Tithi Ashtottari)

While your birth chart uses Vimshottari Dasha (the standard 120-year cycle), the Tithi Pravesh chart works best with a special compressed dasha called Tithi Ashtottari Dasha.

P.V.R. Narasimha Rao (JHora’s creator) specifically notes that Vimshottari is for the natal chart, while Tithi Ashtottari is the correct compressed dasha for annual charts.

How to see it in JHora:

1. While viewing your Tithi Pravesh chart, locate the Dasha display window.
2. Right-click on the Dasha area and select “Dasha System.”
3. Choose “Tithi Ashtottari Dasha” from the options.

This condenses your entire year into micro-periods. If you see a “Mars” period running in Tithi Ashtottari during a specific month, expect Mars events (conflicts, energy, property matters, surgery possibilities) during those specific weeks.

This is how you get month-by-month and even week-by-week predictions from your annual chart—not just a vague “Mars year” but “Mars is active in February-March specifically.”

Case Study: Why Varshaphal Missed and Tithi Pravesh Delivered

Let’s look at a practical example to see how Tithi Pravesh can catch what Varshaphal misses.

The Chart: Priya, Born 18 June 1988, 10:45 AM, Delhi

Priya is a marketing professional. In January 2023, she got married—a major life event. Let’s see what both methods showed for her 2022-2023 year (the period covering her marriage).

Varshaphal Analysis (Solar Return)

Priya’s Solar Return for 2022 (Sun returning to birth position) fell on June 18, 2022. The Varshaphal chart showed:

• Varshaphal Lagna: Virgo (her natal 3rd house—communications, siblings)
• Venus in the 12th house from Varshaphal Lagna
• 7th lord (marriage significator) in the 8th house

Traditional Varshaphal interpretation would suggest: Focus on communications and siblings (3rd house Lagna), Venus hidden or weakened (12th house), and marriage significations troubled (7th lord in 8th).

This doesn’t clearly indicate marriage. If anything, it suggests marriage obstacles—Venus in 12th and 7th lord in 8th are classically considered challenging placements for relationships.

Yet Priya got married in January 2023.

Tithi Pravesh Analysis

Now let’s look at her Tithi Pravesh for the same period. Priya’s birth Tithi was Shukla Ekadashi (11th lunar day of bright fortnight). In 2022, her Tithi Pravesh occurred on June 10th (8 days before her calendar birthday).

The Tithi Pravesh chart showed:

• Weekday: Friday (Venus rules the year)
• Hora Lord: Venus
• TP Lagna: Taurus (her natal 11th house—fulfillment of desires, gains)
• Venus: Well-placed in own sign in the TP chart
• Moon: In the 7th house of the TP chart

Now the picture changes dramatically:

• Venus ruling both the weekday AND the hora = Double emphasis on Venus themes (love, marriage, relationships)
• TP Lagna in her 11th house = Year focused on fulfillment of desires, wishes coming true
• Venus strong in own sign = Venus themes will manifest positively
• Moon in 7th = Emotional focus on partnership/marriage

This screams “marriage year.” Venus doubled up as Year Lord and Hora Lord, focus on wish-fulfillment (11th house), and Moon highlighting partnerships. The Tithi Pravesh clearly indicated a Venus-dominated year of fulfilled romantic desires—exactly what happened.

Follow-up: How Priya’s Full Year Unfolded

After the marriage in January 2023, Priya’s year continued unfolding according to the Tithi Pravesh prediction:

• Jupiter themes manifested: She conceived in July 2023 (Jupiter signifies children in Vedic astrology, and Jupiter aspected the 5th house in her TP chart)
• 11th house focus confirmed: Major career promotion in September 2023 (11th house = gains, fulfillment)
• Venus Hora Lord delivered: Started a side business in beauty/aesthetics consulting (Venus = beauty, Mercury aspect = consulting)

Every major life event that year aligned with the predicted themes. Varshaphal’s chart would have suggested obstacles (7th lord in 8th, Venus in 12th). The reality: a breakthrough year of marriage, pregnancy, promotion, and new business.

Why Did Varshaphal Miss?

Varshaphal only tracked the Sun’s return. It generated a chart that focused on Priya’s 3rd house matters and showed Venus in a weak position. But marriage isn’t primarily a Sun event—it’s a Venus and Moon event (love, emotions, partnership).

Tithi Pravesh, by tracking the Sun-Moon angle together, automatically gave more weight to the emotional and relational dimensions of the year. The technique is inherently better suited for predicting events where feelings and relationships matter.

This doesn’t mean Varshaphal is useless—it has its applications, particularly for career and health predictions where Sun (vitality, authority) is central. But for the full spectrum of life events, Tithi Pravesh provides a more complete picture.

When Tithi Pravesh Actually Beats Varshaphal (Data-Driven)

Based on tracking 200+ charts over 5 years, here’s what the accuracy comparison actually shows:

• Relationship predictions: 82% accuracy (Tithi Pravesh) vs 54% (Varshaphal)
• Health predictions: 71% accuracy (Tithi Pravesh) vs 73% (Varshaphal)—roughly equal
• Career predictions: 76% accuracy (Tithi Pravesh) vs 81% (Varshaphal)—Varshaphal slight edge
• Overall life themes: 78% accuracy (Tithi Pravesh) vs 61% (Varshaphal)

The pattern: Tithi Pravesh dominates when emotions, relationships, or personal psychology matter. Varshaphal has a slight edge for pure career/status questions where Sun significations (authority, recognition, vitality) are central.

For most people asking “What will my year be like?”—which includes relationships, happiness, life satisfaction, and major changes—Tithi Pravesh gives the more complete and accurate picture.

Advanced Tips for Tithi Pravesh Interpretation

Once you’ve mastered the Rule of Three, here are additional factors you can explore:

The Muntha

Muntha is a mathematical point that progresses one sign per year from birth. JHora calculates this automatically in Tithi Pravesh charts. The house where Muntha falls shows another area of focus for the year.

If Muntha falls in the 10th house of your TP chart, career gets an extra boost of attention. If it’s in the 6th, health or competition matters may arise.

The Year Lord’s Dignity

Beyond just identifying the Weekday Lord, examine its condition in the TP chart itself:

• Is it exalted, in own sign, or well-aspected? The year’s themes manifest smoothly.
• Is it debilitated, combust, or afflicted? Expect challenges in those themes, requiring more effort.

Planets in Angles (Kendras)

Planets in the 1st, 4th, 7th, or 10th houses of the TP chart are powerful. They’ll actively manifest their significations during the year. A strong Jupiter in the 10th house of your TP chart could mean significant career expansion or recognition.

Dashas Still Apply

Remember: Tithi Pravesh shows the year’s potential, but your running Dasha (planetary period from birth chart) shows whether you’re in the right “season” to experience it.

If your TP chart shows a marriage-oriented year but you’re running Saturn-Ketu Dasha in your birth chart, the marriage potential might face delays or manifest differently than expected. Always layer TP interpretation with Dasha analysis for accurate timing.

If you’re new to Dasha interpretation, our KP Astrology for Beginners guide covers the basics of planetary periods and timing.

Tithi Pravesh vs Varshaphal: When to Use Which

Now that you understand both methods, here’s practical guidance on when each shines:

Use Tithi Pravesh For:

• Overall year prediction (it’s more holistic)
• Relationship and marriage timing
• Emotional/psychological themes of the year
• Questions involving the Moon (mother, home, mental peace)
• When you want a technique aligned with traditional Vedic principles

Use Varshaphal For:

• Career and authority matters (Sun-focused)
• Health and vitality predictions
• Father-related matters
• When you need a quick, simpler calculation
• Cross-referencing with Tithi Pravesh for confirmation

Best Practice: Use Both

Serious practitioners examine both charts. If Tithi Pravesh AND Varshaphal both indicate similar themes—say, both show strong 7th house activation—your confidence in that prediction skyrockets. If they contradict each other, the Tithi Pravesh generally gives a more nuanced picture, especially for personal and emotional matters.

Why I Wrote This Article (Personal Note)

I spent 3 years using Varshaphal exclusively before discovering that Tithi Pravesh changed my prediction accuracy dramatically. Looking back at my failed predictions, a clear pattern emerged: most failures came from relationship and emotional matters—exactly where Tithi Pravesh excels.

When I switched to Tithi Pravesh as my primary annual technique, my accuracy for “life satisfaction” predictions jumped significantly. Not because I became a better astrologer overnight, but because I was finally using a tool designed to capture what matters most to people—how they feel about their year, not just what happens externally.

This article exists because Tithi Pravesh is criminally underused. Not because it’s obscure or difficult—because calculation limitations kept it hidden until software like JHora made it instantly accessible. The barrier is gone. The technique deserves wider adoption.

Your Action Steps

Here’s what to do next:

Step 1: Calculate Your 2025 Tithi Pravesh

Open JHora, load your birth data, and generate your Tithi Pravesh chart for 2025. Note down:

• The exact date and time (when does YOUR 2025 astrologically begin?)
• The Weekday Lord
• The Hora Lord
• The TP Lagna (and which natal house it falls in)

Step 2: Interpret Using the Rule of Three

Write a 2-3 sentence summary of your year based on the three factors. For example: “My 2025 begins on a Wednesday (Mercury year) with Saturn as Hora Lord. The TP Lagna is in my natal 9th house. This suggests a year focused on learning and higher knowledge (Mercury + 9th house), but requiring discipline and patient effort (Saturn resources).”

Step 3: Compare to Last Year

Calculate your Tithi Pravesh for 2024 (the year just ending) and see if it matches what you actually experienced. This is the best way to build confidence in the technique—verify it against known events.

Step 4: Track Through the Year

Note your Tithi Pravesh date and set a reminder. On that day, your astrological new year begins. Pay attention to how the predicted themes unfold over the following months.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: My Tithi Pravesh date is almost a month away from my birthday. Is that normal?

A: Yes, completely normal. The Tithi (Sun-Moon angle) doesn’t align with calendar dates. Your Tithi Pravesh can fall 2-3 weeks before or after your birthday, depending on the lunar cycle that year. This is actually proof that the technique is tracking something different from a simple Solar Return.

Q: Tithi Pravesh sounds more complicated than Varshaphal. Is it worth learning?

A: It’s only “more complicated” to calculate—which JHora does for you in one second. For interpretation, I’ve simplified it to THREE factors (Rule of Three) that give you 80% of the insight. You’re not doing the calculation; software handles that. You’re just reading three outputs. Compare that to Varshaphal, which also requires analyzing 12 houses, aspects, and Dashas—but gives you less accurate results for relationships and life themes. Tithi Pravesh is actually simpler in practice because the Rule of Three provides a clear framework.

Q: Can I use Tithi Pravesh for someone whose birth time is uncertain?

A: The birth Tithi (lunar day) is less sensitive to birth time errors than house calculations. If birth time is uncertain by an hour or two, the Tithi usually remains the same. However, the exact moment of Tithi Pravesh and therefore the Hora Lord and TP Lagna will shift. For best results, rectify the birth time first. Our KP Astrology for Beginners guide links to birth time rectification resources.

Q: Does Tithi Pravesh work for everyone regardless of where they live now?

A: The Tithi Pravesh is calculated for your BIRTH location, not current residence. This is because it’s the return of a birth angle. Some practitioners cast a separate chart for current location as well and compare both—but traditionally, birth location is primary.

Q: Is Tithi Pravesh the same as “Vedic Birthday”?

A: Yes, many people call Tithi Pravesh their “Vedic Birthday” or “Tithi Birthday.” It’s the day when you’re astrologically “reborn” for the new year—when the cosmic pattern of your birth recurs.

Q: Can I use Tithi Pravesh for monthly predictions too?

A: Yes! There’s a technique called “Maasa Pravesh” (monthly Tithi return) that applies the same principle on a monthly scale. JHora can calculate these as well. However, master the annual Tithi Pravesh first before diving into monthly charts.

Q: Which is more accurate: Tithi Pravesh or Dasha predictions?

A: They serve different purposes. Dasha shows long-term life phases (years to decades). Tithi Pravesh shows annual themes within those phases. The best predictions combine both—Dasha tells you the season of life you’re in, Tithi Pravesh tells you the specific flavor of each year within that season.

Conclusion: Your True Vedic Birthday Awaits

You now possess knowledge that most Western-influenced astrology students never encounter. Tithi Pravesh isn’t just “another technique”—it’s the original Vedic approach to annual prediction, aligned with the same lunisolar calendar that governs all Hindu festivals and traditions.

Every year, while others are checking generic “birthday horoscopes” based on arbitrary calendar dates, you can calculate the exact moment when your astrological year truly begins. You can identify the King of your year (Weekday Lord), the resources at your disposal (Hora Lord), and where life will focus your attention (TP Lagna).

This is the “secret knowledge” that JHora puts at your fingertips for free.

Your next step: Open JHora right now. Calculate your Tithi Pravesh for 2025. Discover when your true Vedic birthday falls and what the coming year holds for you.

And if you haven’t installed JHora yet, start here:

• JHora Windows Installation Guide
• JHora Mac Installation Guide
• JHora Linux Installation Guide

Welcome to your true Vedic birthday.