In Telugu, , which refers to the complete birth chart. For daily predictions, the term రాశిఫలం (Rāśiphalaṁ) is used. The Jātakam is deeply embedded in Telugu culture, influencing major life events from naming a child to finalizing a marriage and timing important ceremonies.
: The practice is rooted in Jyotisha (జ్యోతిష్యం), which translates to the "science of light" (from the Sanskrit Jyoti meaning light). It encompasses astronomy and timekeeping to predict auspicious moments. Key Components of a Telugu Horoscope horoscope meaning in telugu
| Telugu Term | Transliteration | Specific Meaning | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Janma Kuṇḍali | Literally "Birth Coil/Chart." Commonly used interchangeably with Jātakam. | | రాశిఫలం | Rāśiphalaṁ | This refers specifically to the daily, monthly, or yearly prediction (horoscope reading), not the birth chart itself. | | రాశి చక్రం | Rāśi Cakraṁ | Zodiac circle or the wheel of zodiac signs. | In Telugu, , which refers to the complete birth chart
The nine planetary entities whose alignment shapes a person’s life path. | | రాశిఫలం | Rāśiphalaṁ | This refers