What is Astrology in simpler terms?

Astrology is the science of stars, and is based on the belief that the position of planets and stars in the
sky influences human life. Like in any other profession and more so in Astrology, the accuracy of the task
depends on the person performing it and the failure of predictions could be because they were wrongly
interpreted by the attending astrologer or due to wrong birth data. After all, predictions are based on
the mathematical interpretation of transiting planets.

When did it come into existence?

About 4000 years ago, Astrology came into existence through our great Sages Parashar, Jaimini, Varah
Mira and Others. Can you imagine a pair of specs about 4000 years ago? There was no Binocular, No
Telescope, No Calculator, No computer, only naked eyes and bear hands. But they could see the Planets;
study their characters, their movements, effects on Human beings and so forth. Their prediction about
Lunar and Solar Eclipses were spot on. They predicted exact moment of high tide and low tides in Sea.
How was this possible? It is difficult to ascertain as to how could they do this 4000 years ago however
many believe that probably they were blessed with unique wisdom and ability to create this divine
science for the welfare of human beings.

Few interesting facts:

We all know that Tides occur only in Seas as per phases of Moon which is 2,40,000 miles away from
Earth and is very small in size however there are no tides in Lakes, Ponds, Rivers, Wells, or any other
water collections small or big. Why? The reason is simple; sea water has high concentration of Salt i.e.
Sodium Chloride and other waters have no salt. We also know Dr advises to restrict consumption of salt
if you have high BP. Why, Salt adds to volume of Blood which consequently increases pressure on
arteries resulting into high BP. Now a logical question and answer arises. If Moon can influence tides in
Seas because Seas have salt in it then Moon can also influence a human being whose blood too has salt
in it. In Astrology, Moon represents Mind therefore influence of Moon on human body also influences
its mind. It’s a very well documented fact that people with unstable mind experience increased panic
attacks during or near full moon. You may come across women who get rash on face during full moon
day and disappear on their own within 5–6 days. A small Satellite, not even a Planet, called Moon, and
very small in size compared with Earth is capable of influencing and causing High or Low Tides from
2,40,000 miles away. In the same vein, other Planets Like Sun, Jupiter, Saturn etc will also have influence
on human life.

Any reality checks which even a layman can do?

Check a Kundali of someone who has Leo or Aquarius Ascendant and you will find some problem in their
married life. If you find Rahu in someone’s Kundali in the 7th House, that person may marry a woman
outside his own caste. If you find Saturn in 7th house without benefic influences, his marriage will be
delayed. If you find Saturn and Harshal in 8th House, you will realize that native’s marriage proposals fail
repeatedly. There are endless such examples which can be tested by even a layman.

Astrology as a science:

Astrology just like modern sciences is part of the all-encompassing science of spirituality. The reason for
this is that Astrology has been confirmed and reconfirmed based on observation, inference and
conclusion just like modern sciences. However the use of intuition in the science of Astrology is only
possible if the astrologer is of a high spiritual level.

Astrology has its roots in the ancient Indian Vedic scriptures. Sages of ancient India knew many facts
about our universe thousands of years ago that are only being known to modern science in the recent
past. Some of these facts are:

 That our Sun is quite small when compared to other suns and was known to ancient Sages of India
7000 years ago.
 Description of nebulae photographed by modern sciences has been found in the Rigveda dating
back to thousands of years.
 That the star Vega (called Abhijit in Sanskrit) slipped down the sky 12000 years B.C. that is now
known to modern astronomers, was already mentioned by Sage Vyas in 5561 B.C. (Ref: The
book Vedic science and Vedic time calculations by Dr. P.V. Vartak)
 In Vedic astronomy, we find the statement that the Earth is a moving body but appears static, as
declared by Vedic seers, long before Galileo discovered it.
 The Sages of India discovered astonishingly subtle and profound psycho-biophysical connections
between human organism and cosmic subterranean processes. How could people in those far-off
times know so much about the conditions and factors that regulate the course of the vital processes
and the character of the interaction between man and nature, particularly the influence of the
celestial bodies, the Sun and Moon and the various radiation proceeding from outer space and the
bowels of the earth, without any experiments or apparatus? And all this was taken into
consideration both in diagnosing and in treatment! Does this not go to show an astonishingly high
level of culture that should arouse our admiration gratitude and desire to study? (Ref: Professor
Alexander Spirkin, a well-known psychologist)

Astrology is quite unique as a science and knowledge system as it perceives a certain extent of the
subtle world that cannot be perceived by the five senses mind and intellect. For example, Astrology can
tell if one is being affected by ancestors, based on the position of celestial bodies.

On the other hand, modern science tries to understand the universe through the medium of the five
senses, mind and intellect. However the extent of the known physical universe compared to the subtle
or spiritual dimension is 1: infinity. Modern science through modern scientific equipment cannot
ascertain problems or difficulties in life that have a root cause in the spiritual dimension. For example, if
a person is being affected by ancestral problems, modern sciences cannot diagnose or treat this
symptom. It is commendable that with the intellect, the seasoned astrologer (i.e. the Vedic astrologer,
the fore-father of our astrologers) is able to perceive at least some part of the subtle dimension so as to
diagnose that one’s ancestors are stuck in some nether region and need their descendant’s help.

Also with regards to the entire debate about whether Astrology is a science or not and the reasons or
arguments made against it the following points can be borne in mind. It seems that Astrology has got
the shorter end of the stick in terms of modern sciences judging it. A science does not have to be 100%
right to be considered a science. For example, if a geologist (despite billions of dollars in funding) cannot
tell where and when the next earthquake will strike, we do not say that geology is not a science. If a
doctor makes a wrong diagnosis we do not discredit the entire medical profession. Doing so would be
like throwing the baby out with the bath water. On account of fairness we should use the same rigorous
judgment system that we have for knowledge systems, like Astrology, for modern sciences too.

How is Astrology used?

Through research we found that there are many types of Astrology and their main applications include:

Application or Use Meaning

Predictive To know about what lies ahead

To act as an aid to solve difficult medical cases or for that matter

understanding the root cause of a difficulty affecting any aspect of
Diagnostic life. For example, a person may ask an astrologer the question as to
why he is continually facing financial difficulties despite having a good
income.

To understand one’s basic nature and compatibility with profession

Basic nature and
or with a life partner based on each other’s zodiac signs or
compatibility
horoscope.

This includes knowing the recommended auspicious time for a

planned event such as marriage or an opening ceremony for one’s
Decision making
business or to answer a specific question such as when one should
get married.

Did you know?

Pythagoras, the famous mathematician, gave us numerology. John Kepler, the great astronomer and
mathematician also made various discoveries in modern astrology and said: A most unfailing experience
of the excitement of sub-lunary natures by the conjunctions and aspects of the planets has instructed
and compelled my unwilling belief.

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