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Vedic Astrology
In India, the study of astrology can be traced to the Vedic times. Glimpses of astrological
traditions are visible in the Atharvaveda . Vedic astrology in India, more popularly known as
Jyotish, relies more on the sidereal (according to the stars) positions of the planets, just
as one sees them in the sky, against the positions assigned to few relatively fixed stars.
The basic difference between the Vedic and the Western astrological traditions lie in the technique
of calculations. Western astrologers base their zodiac on the equinoxes. The positions of the planets
the westerners calculate, continue to change with respect to the stars. Vedic astrology uses the twelve
constellations from Babylonian, but also has an additional "lunar" zodiac based on 27 lunar constellations
or Nakshatras . The names of the 27 Nakshatras are:
| 1 Ashwini |
10 Maagh |
19 Mool |
| 2 Bharani |
11 Poorv Phalguni |
20 Poorv Ashadh |
| 3 Krittik |
12 Uttar Phalguni |
21 Uttar Ashadh |
| 4 Rohini |
13 Hasta |
22 Shravan |
| 5 Mrigashir |
14 Chaitr |
23 Dhanisht |
| 6 Ardra |
15 Swati |
24 Shatabhish |
| 7 Punarvasu |
16 Vaishakh |
25 Poorv Bhadrapad |
| 8 Paushya |
17 Anuradha |
26 Uttar Bhadrapad |
| 9 Ashlesh |
18 Jyeshtth |
27 Revati |
According to Vedic astrology, all celestial bodies, be they the sun, the moon, the planets or
stars, influence the terrestrial phenomena, or indicate such phenomena by their various configurations.
The configuration of the planets and stars at the moment of birth determine one's basic life story
� inclinations, strengths, weaknesses. Horoscope, or the natal chart is therefore the construction
of basic placement of planets at the time of birth. The resulting chart is used to understand and
better respond to general life issues as well as particular situations. The interpretation of the
chart incorporates the angular relationships between the planets and the signs of the zodiac, the
area of the chart in which they fall and other symbolic indicators to examine the different experiences
and psychology of the individual.
An astrologer then analyzes the pertinent information, exploring how the various aspects of
the client's personality may be integrated and finding ways to draw the greatest fulfillment
from the energies symbolized in the chart. Remedial actions are then taken to enhance the person's
life both spiritually and materially. It also defines the actual traits of an individual's life, his
marital compatibility and his future, based on the position of planets at the time and place of his
birth. Health and disease are integrally related to astrology. Even the famous Greek physician,
Hippocrates, observed that it's essential to look into the natal chart of a patient before embarking
on any course of treatment, especially if surgery is required.
These constellations are based on the approximate number of days that the Moon takes to complete a cycle
relative to the stars. The Vimshottari dasa predicates the moon's position through the lunar science in
the Indian tradition. This is also used to calculate Muhurtas , or auspicious time to begin any job.
Vedic astrology considers the movement of two luminaries namely the Sun and the Moon, five major
planets, i.e., Mercury, Mars, Saturn, Venus and Jupiter, and the two nodal points of the Moon,
namely Rahu and Ketu. The twelve equal sections of the Zodiac are given below in the order as they are:
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Indian |
Western |
| 1 |
Mesh |
Aries |
| 2 |
Vrishabh |
Taurus |
| 3 |
Mithun |
Gemini |
| 4 |
Kark |
Cancer |
| 5 |
Simha |
Leo |
| 6 |
Kanya |
Virgo |
| 7 |
Tula |
Libra |
| 8 |
Vrishchik |
Scorpio |
| 9 |
Dhanush |
Sagittarius |
| 10 |
Makar |
Capricorn |
| 11 |
Kumbh |
Aquarius |
| 12 |
Meen |
Pisces |
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