Indian Astrology

Presented by:
Pandith Varma
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Introduction
Indian astrology is also known as Hindu astrology and
Vedic astrology.Hindu astronomy is called Jyotisha in
Sanskrit. It means the Science of Light or of celestial
Objects. Indian astrology is based on the knowledge
gained by ancient Indian sages and saints regarding the
movements of the planets and the influences that these
movements and positions have on our daily lives. The
present and future positions of the planets are compared
with those of your birth chart to predict your future. This is
the basis of Indian Astrology.

History
Indian astrology has evolved long before the astronomers
and astrologer from the West were born. It is vey old, its
very roots can be traced back to the Vedas which date as
far back as 1500 BC.Many Rsis such as Vashistha, Bhrgu,
and Garga were masters of astrology and taught it to their
disciples in the Guru parampara . Before the beginning of
the present age, Kali-yuga, which began in 3102 B.C.,
Parasara Rsi milked the essence of the various schools of
Vedic astrology present at his time and distilled it into his
text known as the Brhad Parasara Hora Sastra.

What is Vedic Astrology ?

Vedic astrology the Hindu system of astrology; it is
considered to be one of the six disciplines of Vedanta. The
Sanskrit word derives from jytis ("knowledgeable"
equating as one who is knowledgeable, or enlightened with
knowledge, of birth, fate, and relationship to water, earth
and stars) or which means "light, brightness", but in the
plural also "the heavenly bodies, planets and stars".Vedic
Astrology has its own sophisticated system of reference:
the planets are "grahas", which are believed to influence or
act upon all living creatures in this world and mould their
destinies and fates.

Basic Principles
The basic premise of Vedic astrology is that all things are
linked. An individuals karma or fortune is determined by a
pre-arranged cosmic design. An individual is a soul
incarnating in a body at a specific place and a particular
time; a persons life is a reflection of the greater whole into
which he /she is born.In Vedic Astrology there is greater
emphasis placed on the Moon than on the Sun. The moon
represents the mind; it is an agency of perception and
consequently is a major determining factor in a persons
interactions with the world

Birth Charts
In Jyotish, a major item is the birth chart. It is a map of the
planets in the signs of the zodiac. Charts are cast based on
an exact moment at an exact place on earth. Therefore, the
moment a child is born and the place where he/she was
born can be recorded. This information can be
subsequently used to make his / her birth chart" or "natal
chart".

Dashas / Predictive time

The positions of the planets in the zodiac are taken and a
persons "dasha" (predictive timeline during which a
particular heavenly body will predominate in a persons life)
are arranged. The Vedic astrologer looks at the planetary
positions, signs and house placements in an individuals
chart to foretell the impending events of his / her life and
the future possibilities both good and evil.

Zodiac Sign
1.Aquarius (the water bearer)
2.Pisces (the fish)
3.Aries (the ram)
4.Taurus (the bull)
5.Gemini (the twins)
6.Cancer (the crab)
7.Leo (the lion)
8.Virgo (the virgin)

9.Libra (the scales)

10.Scorpio
11.Sagittarius (the archer)
12.Capricorn (the goat)

Planetary Houses

1st - (Sun) shows the head, ego ones self, body ,

general prosperity, health and well being, basic self
expression, physical constitution, personality, Its
associations are key (ex. 6th health - 7th relations).
2nd - (Jupiter, mercury) gathering / holding resources,
livelihood, speech, youth, financial success (or not) through
career / labour. Shows our tastes, in food, art / poetry and
the ability to communicate, express emotions.

3rd - (Mars, mercury) curiosity, power, friends, motivation,

basic life energy, impulses and intentions that drive us. Will,
ambition, passion, zeal, rashness, impulsiveness, aptitude
for sports.
4th - (Moon) emotion, happiness, property, mind,
upbringing, education, refinement, sensitivity, popularity,
land acquisition, capacity to relax; lunar afflictions are hard
to overcome.

5th - (Jupiter) creative intelligence, education, speculation,

romance, children, credit, games, spiritual practices.
Creativity in general.
6th - (Mars, Saturn) health and disease, work and service,
foreigners, pets, enemies, effort, resistance to illness,
immune system, capacity for hard labor, ability to overcome
physical obstacles / enemies.

7th - (Venus, Jupiter) Long term romantic relationships,

generally cordial relationships with others.
8th - (Saturn) sex, death, the occult, dark / hidden side of
life, longevity, research, destruction / regeneration of any
sort, mortality.
9th - (Jupiter) religious, philosophical or ethical principles,
grace, dharma (life purpose).

10th - (Mercury, Jupiter, Sun) public status, material

achievement, skill, success, career, politics.
11th - (Jupiter) aspirations and goals, financial and material
gains, friendship, impulse, abundance and excess, ability to
project intelligence before the rest of the world.
12th - (Saturn , Ketu) subconscious, hidden nature, loss,
liberation, decrease, wastage of energy.

Conclusion
Astrology acts as a psycho treatment to a person going
through a bad phase and feels very lone. The principles of
Indian astrology are not only used in India, but are already
put into practice in different parts of the world today. It has
been found to be precise in predicting birth, nature of
marriage, career, finances, diseases and death and so on.