i. Vedic AstrologyIndian Astrology also known as Vedic Astrology is an ancient science based upon the knowledge gained by ancient Indian sages and saints on planetary influences. It had evolved long before the Western astronomers and astrologers were even born. It has its roots steeped into the Vedas which date back to 1500 BC. In Sanskrit Indian astrology is termed as Jyotish which means light.
ii.Chart Styles of Jyotish
Branches of Indian AstrologyThe three main branches of Indian Astrology stream as follows:
Siddanta- devoted to the astronomical study of celestial bodies.
Samhita- Indian mundane astrology which deals with mundane activities like earth quakes, floods, volcanic eruptions, rainfall, weather conditions, economic conditions, etc.
Hora – which predicts the time for various activities.
It defines a particular time of a day using the five parameters - the day, the tithi, the star, the yoga and the karana corresponding to that day. You can use Panchang as a ready reckoner for important days and also to tell you the most ideal time for you to start on your ventures so you get the most out of them.
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These have been written on palm leaves by our ancient sages. Only very few experts can read and understand these, but the results and predictions are found to be amazingly accurate.
More on Nadi Astrology / Naadi (Shastra)
Nadi Astrology is an ancient Indian method of Astrology to learn about one's past, present and the future. It is said that thousands of years ago, the great sages of Indian had the power to overlook into the past and future of the entire universe and recorded the life of each human being who either lived, were living or were to live. At some point of time , these discussions were written on palm leaves in an ancient Tamil script, which can now only be deciphered by expert Nadi astrologers who are found scattered in certain temples in India.
The origin of the nadi inscriptions can be traced back to approximately 2000 years ago. It is said that the ancient Indian Rishis or sages had written the life patterns of each person on palm leaves by their Yogic Intuitive powers. These unique leaves were initially kept in the Saraswati Mahal library of Tanjore city (Thanjavur ) of Tamilnadu State in India.
Later during the British Rule, the British sold these leaves to the locals who very very much interested in getting them. People belonging to a particular sect called the Valluvar community of South India who specialized in astrology bought most of these leaves. Some of these were also acquired by the astrology families in Vaitheeswarankoil, a place near Chennai, the capital of Tamilnadu, a state of India.
- Canto 1 (Chapter 1)- Generalized Report
- Canto 2 (Chapter 2) - Education and Wealth
- Canto 3 (Chapter 3) - Brothers and Sisters
- Canto 4 (Chapter 4) - Mother, Assets and Fortune
- Canto 5 (Chapter 5) - Children / Off springs/ Progeny/ Pregnancy
- Canto 6 (Chapter 6) - Disease, Debt and Litigation
- Canto 7(Chapter 7) - Matrimony
- Canto 8 (Chapter 8) - Life Span
- Canto 9 (Chapter 9) - Property, Father, spiritual inclinations
- Canto 10 (Chapter 10) - Business
- Canto 11 (Chapter 11) - Conveyance, second marriage
- Canto 12 (Chapter 12) -Expenditure, Foreign connections, Next birth.
- Canto 13 (Chapter 13) - Karma, Shanthi, Enance
- Canto 14 (Chapter 14) - Remedial Mantras
Vastu is a Sanskrit word which means "Bhu" or the Earth and is the underlying stratum of existence. As per a Vedic Hymn "Vastu reva Vastu", all material forms of the Universe are all energies. Vaasthu sastra states that every energy has life and nothing in universe is left out without any vibration.
- Basic Principles of Vasthu
- Manaiyadi Shastra
- Vastu Table
- Vastu Rule
- Street focus & Vastu
- Zodiac Concepts
The best directions for each and every type of room according to its varied uses is illustrated in the following table.
We can improve our living conditions by properly designing our buildings by understanding the five principles of nature. For already existing structures modifications can be made using the Vastu remedies listed below. In this way enhanced health, wealth, prosperity and happiness can be attained in life.
- Vastu for Flat- Remedies
- Vastu for Factory -Remedies
- Vastu for House- Remedies
- Vastu for Office -Remedies
- Vastu for Plots- Remedies
- Vastu for Shops- Remedies
- Dinam (Dinath Ayushyam Aarokyam) -The presence of Dina Koota agreement ensures that the husband and wife remain healthy and free from all sorts of diseases and will enjoy all comforts and a long lease of life.
- Ganam (Sobanam Ganam Evacha) -This koota ensures compatible sex life. It is the matching of the human minds and their temperaments.
- Yoni ( Yonitho Dhampathy Sneham ) -This is another koota which is interpreted in two ways. The word Yoni indicates the private reproductive organ of a women. So it is said that presence of Yoni Koota is a must to ensure sexual compatibility.
- Rasi ( Rasinam Vamsavirthi Kiruth ) -This ensures the continuation of one's family through the birth of a son. If there is no progeny or issue, his family and tradition will end with him. Another school of thought interprets it as cordial relationship between the daughter-in-law and her in-laws.
- Rasiyathipaty ( Santhanam Rasiythipathy ) -This refers to the friendship between the lords of the birth stars of the girl and boy. This koota ensures santhanam. The word santhanam also means progeny which is denoted Rasi Koota.
- Rajju ( Rajju Mngalya Vrithysyath )-This bestows on the girl living happily with the husband for the long time. It is considered as the most important of the ten kootas as it ensures a long life for the husband.
- Vedha ( Vedhaya Sohanasanam )-Vedha means affliction. This koota agreement wards of all evils and pitfalls in married life. A happy and prosperous married life is assured as a result.
- Vasya ( Vasyath Anniyonnia Vasyaham ) -It is believed that the presence of this koota agreement assures mutual love and attachement.
- Mahendhram ( Mahendram Puthira Vrithisyath ) -It assures progeny or children in a larger measure.
- Stree Deergam ( Stree Deergath Sarva Sampathha ) -It ensures accumulation of wealth and all round prosperity.
The above mentioned 10 Kootas are the main ones considered before deciding on a marriage.The following two kootas are also used in certain cases.
- Nadi-Nadi means pulse which is a medical term. So nadi koota ensures health, longevity of the couple and happiness of children.
- Varna Koota-Varna refers to the caste of the girl and boy and it is having no or less relevance now a days as inter-caste marriages have become common.
Indian Zodiac names and Western Astronomical names
Rasis (Zodiac Houses)
In Indian Astrology when a Zodiac is divided into twelve equal parts, each such part has an extension of 30 degrees of arc. Such a division is called a sign or Rasi. It is the house where Moon rests.
There are 12 houses of Rasi's and their Lords.
- Mesha (Aries)-People born in this sign are ambitious and forceful in their character. Mostly they are of independent disposition.
- Vrishaba (Taurus)-The people of this sign will have good appearance and personality. They are emotional in their behaviour.
- Mithuna (Gemini)-These people will be spiritual and very analytical in mind. Art and literature fascinates these individuals.
- Karkata (Cancer)-The characteristics of this house are flexibility, interest in mysteries, travelling indisposition. It rules chest and heart of the body.
- Simha (Leo)-The people born under this Rasi have a kingly personality, magnanimity and lion hearted nature.
- Kanya (Virgo)-They are very practical people. They are chaste, pure and refined. Sociable and friendly in nature, they show up occasional shyness also.
- Tula (Libra)-Since the Rasi is symbolic of balance, equilibrium and justice are its key notes. Weighing both the sides of every problem is its character.
- Vrischika (Scorpio)-Temperamentally they are emotional and possessive. They are cunning. Will have only few friends. These persons may get unexpected legacies and gifts.
- Dhanus (Sagittarius)-This type of people are very friendly and cheerful in nature. They are of deep thinking and of high intellect with a quick temper and strong passion.
- Makara (Capricorn)-The people of this house have deep common sense. Their aspirations are very high. From a humble beginning they rise to greater heights.
- Kumbha (Aquarius)-Very great saints and thinkers have been born in this house. Among the 12 signs of the zodiac this sign is attached to occult subjects. The people of this house will have unexpected travels.
- Meena (Pisces)-The people of this house are very analytical and emotional in their behaviour. They will be having fluctuating moods.
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In Indian Astrology, Moon is reverred as a God and is called as "Chandra". The deity is masculine, but rules women and mothers, and signifies the feminine qualities.In Hindu astrology the Moon, is the most important planet in the horoscope. Chandra rules growth, health in childhood, prospects in life, good fortune, the emotional life, moods.
Moon is the presiding deity for the element water, and rules over the tides of the sea. Moon is also the ruler of plants and the vegetable kingdom. Moon represents the mother -the energy that creates and preserves.
Dasa Periods of Planets
Dasas are unique in Indian System of Astrology in that they symbolize the overall direction of a person's life for very long periods of time.Vimsottari Dasa, remains the most popular Dasa system among Astrologers though different Dasa systems exist.
Vimsottari Dasa is based on the position of Moon at the time of birth in a specific nakshatra. The period of rulership of any planet at the time of birth depends upon the rulership of the planet on the nakshatra. The sequence of rulership of these planets follows a particular order. This order is as follows:
- Sun – 6 years
- Moon – 10 years
- Mars – 7 years
- Rahu – 18 years
- Jupiter – 16 years
- Saturn – 19 years
- Mercury – 17 years
- Ketu –7 years
- Venus –20 years