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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know

About Satva

What is Satva?

Satva is a personalised Vedic astrology companion delivered via Telegram and WhatsApp. Unlike generic horoscope apps that show the same forecast to millions, Satva computes your complete birth chart — Nakshatra, Dasha period, all 12 houses — and sends tailored daily guidance based on your unique cosmic signature.

How is Satva different from other horoscope apps?

Three key differences: (1) It uses your actual birth chart, not just your Sun sign. (2) It uses the classical Lahiri ayanamsa and whole-sign house system, the same standard used by the Indian government's almanac. (3) It generates content in 7 Indian languages natively — not translated from English.

Is Satva based on Western or Vedic astrology?

Purely Vedic (Jyotish). Satva uses the Lahiri sidereal ayanamsa, whole-sign houses, the 27-Nakshatra system, and the Vimshottari Dasha cycle. There is no Western tropical astrology in Satva.

Do I need to be Hindu or religious to use Satva?

No. Vedic astrology is a classical knowledge system rooted in astronomical observation. Satva is designed for anyone curious about the cosmos and their place in it, regardless of faith or background. You can set your spiritual tradition to any of 8+ options including secular.

Getting started

What information do I need to get started?

Your date of birth, time of birth, and place of birth. These three inputs are all Satva needs to compute your complete Vedic birth chart. Setup takes under 2 minutes.

What if I don't know my exact birth time?

An approximate time (morning, afternoon, evening) will still give a useful chart. The Nakshatra and Dasha period are accurate within a few hours, though the rising sign (ascendant) requires the exact time. You can update your birth time later if you find the precise details.

How do I start?

Open the Satva bot on Telegram (t.me/SatvaLifeBot) or WhatsApp and type "Hi" or press Start. The bot will guide you through an 8-step setup: birth date, time, place, language, spiritual tradition, life focus, daily schedule, and optional email. The whole process takes about 2 minutes.

Daily experience

What does the morning message include?

Your morning message is a 280–380 word personalised report with 6 elements: today's Nakshatra forecast, active planetary transits affecting you, Ayurvedic dosha recommendations for the day, a personalised spiritual practice, a sacred quote from your chosen tradition, and your auspicious timing window (Muhurta).

How often can I ask questions?

Free users can have 2 AI conversations per day. Premium users have unlimited conversations. You can ask anything — career, relationships, health, timings for important decisions, mantra guidance, and more.

What is the Vimshottari Dasha system?

A 120-year planetary period cycle that tells you which planet governs your life at any given time. Your Dasha lord shapes your personality, opportunities, and challenges during its ruling period. Satva monitors your current Maha Dasha and Antar Dasha and adjusts your guidance accordingly.

Can I change my delivery language?

Yes, at any time. Type /language in the bot to switch between English, Hindi (हिन्दी), Malayalam (മലയാളം), Tamil (தமிழ்), Telugu (తెలుగు), Bengali (বাংলা), and Marathi (मराठी). All subsequent messages will arrive in the new language.

Accuracy and methodology

How accurate are the planetary calculations?

Satva uses the astronomy-engine library with Lahiri ayanamsa to compute real-time planetary positions. All birth charts are verified against AstroSage.com before each release — Sun, Moon, rising sign, and Nakshatra must all match exactly.

What is Lahiri ayanamsa?

Ayanamsa is the offset between the tropical (Western) and sidereal (Vedic) zodiacs. The Lahiri ayanamsa, approximately 24°, is the standard endorsed by the Indian government's "Rashtriya Panchang" almanac and is the most widely used in classical Jyotish.

What are whole-sign houses?

In whole-sign house system, the entire zodiac sign of the ascendant becomes the 1st house, the next sign becomes the 2nd house, and so on. This is the oldest house system in Vedic astrology and is used by Satva for all house analyses.

Subscription and billing

How much does Premium cost?

Premium is ₹99/month or ₹799/year (save 66%). The current launch pricing is 50% off the regular ₹199/month rate. You can upgrade directly inside the Telegram or WhatsApp bot.

What's included in Premium?

Everything in Free, plus: unlimited AI conversations, weekly 7-day cosmic forecast, full birth chart report (emailed as a detailed PDF), Vedic compatibility readings, gemstone recommendations, and baby name Namakaranam syllables.

Is there a free trial?

Yes — the Free tier is permanent, not a trial. Morning guidance, evening check-in, pre-sleep wind down, daily mantra, and 2 AI conversations per day are all free forever. You can try Satva indefinitely before deciding to upgrade.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Type /pause in the bot to pause your subscription, or cancel via the link in your subscription email. We also offer a 7-day money-back guarantee on new Premium subscriptions — no questions asked.

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Still have questions?

Open the bot and type your question — Satva's AI will answer it in the context of your birth chart.

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