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Vedic Astrology
Ancient Indian system, predicts destiny using celestial alignments.
Vedic astrology, also known as Jyotish Shastra, is an ancient Indian system of astrology that interprets the influence of celestial bodies on human affairs and natural phenomena. Rooted in the Vedas, it uses the positions of planets and stars to predict future events and understand personality traits. Vedic astrology encompasses various branches, including natal astrology (birth charts), electional astrology (auspicious timings), and mundane astrology (world events). It aims to provide insights into one's life path, relationships, career, health, and spiritual growth. By analyzing planetary transits and their impact, Vedic astrology offers guidance and remedies to navigate life's challenges and enhance overall well-being.
Origins of Vedic astrology
The origins of Vedic astrology, also known as Jyotish Shastra, can be traced back to ancient India, with its roots deeply embedded in the Vedas, the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism. This astrological system is believed to have been developed over 5,000 years ago. The Rigveda, one of the four Vedas, contains references to astronomical concepts, indicating the early beginnings of astrology.
The foundational texts of Vedic astrology were further elaborated in the Vedanga Jyotisha, an auxiliary discipline of the Vedas, which focuses on astronomy and astrology. Prominent ancient scholars such as Parashara, Varahamihira, and Aryabhata made significant contributions to the development and formalization of Jyotish Shastra.
East vs. West astrology
First of all, it should be known that the “Daily Horoscope” section usually found online and in newspapers has nothing to do with Vedic astrology.
Not only do those sections adhere to Western astrological interpretations, which are different from the Vedic system, they also pay attention to only one small aspect of its practice, thereby creating vague and generalized predictions.
The primary difference between Vedic and Western astrologers comes down to how they view the constellations.
Looking up from Earth, the sun and planets trace a path along the sky, moving against a backdrop of constellations, or patterns of stars which make up the various astrological signs, like Taurus, Aries, Pisces, etc. When the sun or a particular planet moves in front of a particular pattern of stars, it is said to be in the astrological sign those stars represent. Thus, the ecliptic path the planets take as they pass in front of the twelve signs of astrology is called the zodiac.
