description: "Astrological Research & Methodology Synthesis Workflow for validating Vedic astrology calculation and dignity rules."

Vedic Astrology Research & Methodology Workflow (/research-vedic)

Use this workflow to validate calculation logic, planetary dignities, Shadbala, Ashtakavarga, or Dasha interpretations against classical texts and verified software (like JHora).

🛠️ Execution Steps

1. Define Research Objective

• Explicitly identify the astrological calculation rule, planetary placement, or interpretive dasha logic that needs verification.
• Example: "Verify the Ashtakavarga calculation formula for Mercury transit" or "Verify BPHS conditions for functional benefics under Leo Lagna".

2. Consult Primary Astrological Baselines

• Read the local project methodology documents:
• Vedic- How to_Original.md
• Manual_Original.md
• Reference classical scriptures:
• Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra (BPHS) (for primary chart calculations and dasha logic).
• Jaimini Sutras (for Karakas and Arudhas).

3. Execute Deep Expert Search

Use search_web with targeted domain filters and expert keywords to avoid generic modern pop-astrology:

A. Source Prioritization

• Forums with systematic discussion:
• site:reddit.com/r/vedicastrology
• site:lightonastrology.com (Advanced astrology forum)
• site:astrologersforum.com
• Verified practitioners/videos:
• Ryan Kurczak (Kriya Yoga Astrology - focus on systematic, yoga-based astrological logic)
• Kapiel Raaj (KRS Astrology - focus on practical placement behaviors)

B. Expertise Keywords

Always merge queries with foundational, deterministic Sanskrit and JHora terms: - BPHS, JHora, Parashara, Lagna Lord - Shadbala, Ashtakavarga, Functional Benefic, Dignity logic - Vimsottari Dasha sequence, Rashi Chart vs. Bhava Chalit

4. The Astrological "Inherit vs. Takeaway" Analysis

Determine how findings impact app design: - Inherit (Ground Truth Math): What exact planet-degree thresholds, house divisions, or mathematical formulas must be strictly hardcoded or respected from BPHS? - Takeaway (UI/UX & Automation): How can the app automate these complex calculations so the user does not need to compute them manually? What charts should be displayed on screen to make interpretation intuitive?

5. Synthesize into Astro-Research Plan

Document the synthesis under docs/astrology/research-[topic].md or docs/research/vedic-[topic].md using the structure: - Objective: Astrological logic being verified. - Classical Reference (BPHS/Jaimini): Verse or chapter logic. - Mathematical Formula: The specific code logic to implement. - JHora Baseline Comparison: Validation steps comparing our app's output with JHora. - User Verification: Ask the user to verify against their personal chart or JHora logs.