Indian Astrology










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INDIAN ASTROLOGY

Introduction

i. Vedic Astrology

Indian 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 it is termed as Jyotish which means light.

ii.Chart Styles of Jyotish

North Indian

North Indian
South Indian

South Indian

Branches of  Indian Astrology

The 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.

Panchang

Panchang Indian Astro follows the Panchang which is a spiritual and scientific calendar .It provides a listing of festivals, weather predictions, events, epidemics and personal fortune. The word "Panch" means five and "ang" means aspect.

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.

Nadi Astrology

Nadi Josiyam Apart from the schools of Astrology in India, we have what we call as Nadi Astrology (or) Nadi Shastra which gives pictures of life and destiny patterns of people born at 12,24,48 seconds intervals.

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)

What is Nadi/Nadi Astrology

Nadi Shastra is an ancient Indian method of prediction 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 astrologers families in Vaitheeswarankoil, a place near Chennai, the capital of Tamilnadu, a state of India.

Cantos of Nadi/Nadi Astrology
  • 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

Vasthu

The term 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.
Vastu shastra aims at maximising the generation and accumulation of positive energy around the humans and minimise the negative energy. This is done by ensuring the abundance of the following :

Light
Light
- Sufficient natural light for comfortable living.
Air
Air
- Pure fresh air continuously blowing in and out of the house.
Water
Water
- for drinking and living.

The best directions for each and every type of room according to its varied uses is illustrated in the following table.

Selecting Plot
The Plot
Location of Plot
Shape of Plot
Relative Roads
Building Materials
Water Source
Compound wall & Gate
Inside Compound
Garden
Parking Lot
Balconies & Verandahs
Main door
House Interior
Overhead Tank
Puja Room
Kitchen
Living Room
Bed Room
Study Room
Dining Room
Safe Room
Store Room
Bathrooms/ Toilets
Stairways
Basement
Upper Floor
General Info
House-warming


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.

Porutham

According to Indian Astrological principles there are 28 Nakshathras (Stars) in an oval round called the zodiac and the Navagrahas (the nine planets ) which transit this Zodiac. This heavenly constitution exert their combined astral influences on human beings. The Kootas agreement is ascertained by examining the birth stars and the Janma rasis, of the boy and girl. Each koota has a specific role or a part to play.
  1. 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.

  2. Ganam (Sobanam Ganam Evacha) -This koota ensures compatible sex life. It is the matching of the human minds and their temperaments.
  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Vasya ( Vasyath Anniyonnia Vasyaham ) -It is believed that the presence of this koota agreement assures mutual love and attachement.

  9. Mahendhram ( Mahendram Puthira Vrithisyath ) -It assures progeny or children in a larger measure.

  10. 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.
  1. Nadi-Nadi means pulse which is a medical term. So nadi koota ensures health, longevity of the couple and happiness of children.

  2. 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

No
Indian Name
Western Name
1
Mesham
Aries
2
Vrishabham
Taurus
3
Mithunam
Gemini
4
Karkatakam
Cancer
5
Simham
Leo
6
Kanya
Virgo
7
Tula
Libra
8
Vrischikam
Scorpio
9
Dhanus
Sagittarius
10
Makaram
Capricorn
11
Kumbham
Aquarius
12
Meenam
Pisces

Rasis

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.
No
Indian System of Houses
Lord of House
1
Mesha (21-March to 20-April )
Kuja (Mars)
2
Vrishaba (21-April to 20-May )
Sukra (Venus)
3
Mithuna (21-May to 20-June)
Buddha (Mercury)
4
Karkata (21-June to 20-July)
Chandra (Moon)
5
Simha (21-July to 20-August)
Surya (Sun)
6
Kanya (21-August to 20-September)
Buddha (Mercury)
7
Tula (21-September to 20-October )
Sukra (Venus)
8
Vrischika (21-October to 20-November )
Kuja (Mars
9
Dhanus (21-November to 20-December)
Guru (Jupiter)
10
Makara (21-December to 20-January )
Sani (Saturn)
11
Kumbha (21-January to 20-February)
Sani (Saturn)
12
Meena (21-Februaryto 20-March)
Guru (Jupiter)

Characteristics of Rasis (Zodiac Houses )

  1. Mesha (Aries)-People born in this sign are ambitious and forceful in their character. Mostly they are of independent disposition.

  2. Vrishaba (Taurus)-The people of this sign will have good appearance and personality. They are emotional in their behaviour.

  3. Mithuna (Gemini)-These people will be spiritual and very analytical in mind. Art and literature fascinates these individuals.

  4. Karkata (Cancer)-The characteristics of this house are flexibility, interest in mysteries, travelling indisposition. It rules chest and heart of the body.

  5. Simha (Leo)-The people born under this Rasi have a kingly personality, magnanimity and lion hearted nature.

  6. Kanya (Virgo)-They are very practical people. They are chaste, pure and refined. Sociable and friendly in nature, they show up occasional shyness also.

  7. 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.

  8. Vrischika (Scorpio)-Temperamentally they are emotional and possessive. They are cunning. Will have only few friends. These persons may get unexpected legacies and gifts.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. Meena (Pisces)-The people of this house are very analytical and emotional in their behaviour. They will be having fluctuating moods.

Grahas (Planets) & their significance

In Hindu Astrology there are nine planets or Grahas. These include Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Sun, Moon,Saturn Rahu and Ketu, which are astronomical points formed where the moons orbit intersects the apparent path of the Sun around the earth. Each planet is considered to be having masculine, feminine or neutral characteristics as well .
Indian Grahas
Western Names
Sex
Friends
Equals
Enemies
Gemstones
Colors
Ravi
Sun
Masculine
Moon, Mars, Jupiter
Mercury
Venus, Saturn, Rahu
Ruby
Red
Chandra
Moon
Feminine
Sun, Mercury
Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn
Rahu
Pearl
White
Kuja
Mars
Masculine
Sun, Moon, Jupiter
Venus, Saturn
Mercury, Rahu
Coral
Red
Budha
Mercury
Neutral
Sun, Venus, Rahu
Mars, Jupiter, Saturn,
Moon
Emerald
Green
Guru
Jupiter
Masculine
Sun, Moon, Mars
Saturn, Rahu
Mercury, Venus
Yellow Sapphire
Yellow
Sukra
Venus
Feminine
Mercury, Saturn, Rahu
Jupiter, Mars
Sun, Moon
Diamond
White
Sani
Saturn
Neutral
Mercury, Venus, Rahu
Jupiter
Sun, Moon, Mars
Blue Sapphire
Blue
Rahu
Dragon's Head
Feminine
Mercury, Venus,Saturn
Jupiter
Sun, Moon, Mars
Gomed
Smoke
Ketu
Dragon's Tail
Neutral
Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Rahu
Jupiter
Sun, Moon, Mars
Cat's Eye
Smoke

Nakshatra

The zodiac according to Indian Astrology comprises of 360 degrees. There are 27 Nakshatras or constellations in it.Therefore, the value of each constellation is 13 degrees and 20 minutes when measured from the fixed initial point. These 27 Nakshatras(stars) complete the entire circle of 360 degrees of the zodiac. A forecast based on the transit/ correlation/inter - relation of planets in relation to the Nakshatras is more accurate than the results predicted on the basis of any other system.


Ashwini
Pushya
Swati
Sravana
Bharani
Ashlesha
Vishakha
Dhanishtha
Krittika
Magha
Anuradha
Satabisha
Rohini
Poorvaphalguni
Jyeshta
Poorvabhadrapada
Mrigashirsa
Uttaraphalguni
Moola
Uttarabhadrapada
Ardra
Hasta
Poorvashada
Revati
Punarvasu
Chitra
Uttarashadha

Moon Astrology

In Indian Astrological method, 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 In Indian Astrology 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

Sun Dasa
Sun Dasa
Moon Dasa
Moon Dasa
Mars Dasa
Mars Dasa
Rahu Dasa
Rahu Das
Jupiter Dasa
Jupiter Dasa
Saturn Dasa
Saturn Dasa
Mercury Dasa
Mercury Dasa
Ketu Dasa
Ketu Dasa
Venus Dasa
Venus Dasa
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

Moon Compatibility

Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
Pisces
 
Aries moon astrology
taurus moon astrology
Gemini moon astrology
cancer moon astrology
leo moon astrology
virgo moon astrology
libra moon astrology
scorpio moon astrology
sagittarius moon astrology
capricorn moon astrology
aquarius moon astrology
pisces moon astrology
Aries moon astrology
aries-aries compatibility
aries-taurus compatibility
aries-gemini compatibility
aries-cancer compatibility
aries-leo compatibility
aries-virgo compatibility
aries-libra compatibility
aries-scorpio compatibility
aries-sagittarius compatibility
aries-capricorn compatibility
aries-aquarius compatibility
aries-pisces compatibility
taurus moon astrology
taurus-aries compatibility
taurus-taurus compatibility
taurus-gemini compatibility
taurus-cancer compatibility
taurus-leo compatibility
taurus-virgo compatibility
taurus-libra compatibility
taurus-scorpio compatibility
taurus-sagittarius compatibility
taurus-capricorn compatibility
taurus-aquarius compatibility
taurus-pisces compatibility
Gemini moon astrology
gemini-aries compatibility
gemini-taurus compatibility
gemini-gemini compatibility
gemini-cancer compatibility
gemini-leo compatibility
gemini-virgo compatibility
gemini-libra compatibility
gemini-scorpio compatibility
gemini-sagittarius compatibility
gemini-capricorn compatibility
gemini-aquarius compatibility
gemini-pisces compatibility
cancer moon astrology
cancer-aries compatibility
cancer-taurus compatibility
cancer-gemini compatibility
cancer-cancer compatibility
cancer-leo compatibility
cancer-virgo compatibility
cancer-libra compatibility
cancer-scorpio compatibility
cancer-sagittarius compatibility
cancer-capricorn compatibility
cancer-aquarius compatibility
cancer-pisces compatibility
leo moon astrology
leo-aries compatibility
leo-taurus compatibility
leo-gemini compatibility
leo-cancer compatibility
leo-leo compatibility
leo-virgo compatibility
leo-libra compatibility
leo-scorpio compatibility
leo-sagittarius compatibility
leo-capricorn compatibility
leo-aquarius compatibility
leo-pisces compatibility
virgo moon astrology
virgo-aries compatibility
virgo-taurus compatibility
virgo-gemini compatibility
virgo-cancer compatibility
virgo-leo compatibility
virgo-virgo compatibility
virgo-libra compatibility
virgo-scorpio compatibility
virgo-sagittarius compatibility
virgo-capricorn compatibility
virgo-aquarius compatibility
virgo-pisces compatibility
libra moon astrology
libra-aries compatibility
libra-taurus compatibility
libra-gemini compatibility
libra-cancer compatibility
libra-leo compatibility
libra-virgo compatibility
libra-libra compatibility
libra-scorpio compatibility
libra-sagittarius compatibility
libra-aquarius compatibility
libra-pisces compatibility
scorpio-aries compatibility
scorpio-taurus compatibility
scorpio-gemini compatibility
scorpio-cancer compatibility
scorpio-leo compatibility
scorpio-virgo compatibility
scorpio-libra compatibility
scorpio-scorpio compatibility
scorpio-sagittarius compatibility
scorpio-capricorn compatibility
scorpio-aquarius compatibility
scorpio-pisces compatibility
sagittarius moon astrology
sagittarius-aries compatibility
sagittarius-taurus compatibility
sagittarius-gemini compatibility
sagittarius-cancer compatibility
sagittarius-leo compatibility
sagittarius-virgo compatibility
sagittarius-libra compatibility
sagittarius-scorpio compatibility
sagittarius-sagittarius compatibility
sagittarius-capricorn compatibility
sagittarius-aquarius compatibility
sagittarius-pisces compatibility
capricorn moon astrology
capricorn-aries compatibility
capricorn-taurus compatibility
capricorn-gemini compatibility
capricorn-cancer compatibility
capricorn-leo compatibility
capricorn-virgo compatibility
capricorn-libra compatibility
capricorn-scorpio compatibility
capricorn-sagittarius compatibility
capricorn-capricorn compatibility
capricorn-aquarius compatibility
capricorn-pisces compatibility
aquarius moon astrology
aquarius-aries compatibility
aquarius-taurus compatibility
aquarius-gemini compatibility
aquarius-cancer compatibility
aquarius-leo compatibility
aquarius-virgo compatibility
aquarius-libra compatibility
aquarius-scorpio compatibility
aquarius-sagittarius compatibility
aquarius-capricorn compatibility
aquarius-aquarius compatibility
aquarius-pisces compatibility
pisces moon astrology
pisces-aries compatibility
pisces-taurus compatibility
pisces-gemini compatibility
pisces-cancer compatibility
pisces-leo compatibility
pisces-virgo compatibility
pisces-libra compatibility
pisces-scorpio compatibility
pisces-sagittarius compatibility
pisces-capricorn compatibility
pisces-aquarius compatibility
pisces-pisces compatibility

Body Organs – Stars (Nakshatras)

The 27 stars or constellations are used by vedic astrology since the ancient times and they are very relevant to many aspects of life including health and each Nakshatra can be related with certain part or organ of the physical body.

Stars (Nakshatras)
Diseases
Ashwini
The reddish star in the zodiac at 0° in Mesha which is called as Arietis. It generally governs the head and cerebral hemispheres of the body and is responsible for all the diseases associated with them.
Bharani
The star Bharani governs and is responsible for the diseases associated with the head, cerebral hemispheres and organs within the head and eyes.
Krittika
Various parts of the body like head, eyes, brain, vision, face, neck, tonsils and lower jaw are governed by the Krittika star which is also known as the "Star of Fire".
Rohini
It influences different parts of the body like face, mouth, tongue, tonsils, palate, neck, cerebellum, atlas and cervical vertibrate and also responsible for the diseases associated with these organs.
Mrigasira
The planet governing this star is Mars and it influences and is responsible for the diseases associated face, chin cheeks, larynx, palate, throat, vocal chord, arms, shoulders thymus gland and upper ribs.
Ardra
Ardra is governed by the planet Mercury. It is in charge of throat, arms and shoulders and also the diseases associated with them.
Punarvasu
This star is governed by the planet Jupiter. The organs and the diseases under this star are ear, throat, shoulder blades, lungs respiratory system, chest, stomach, oesophagus, diaphgram, pancreas and upper lobes of liver.
Pushya
The lord of governance for the star Pushya is Saturn. Lungs, stomach and ribs are the main organs governed by this star and it s also responsible for the diseases associated with these organs.
Aslesha
Mercury is the lord of the star Aslesha.The organs of the body under the governance of this star is lungs, stomach, oesophagus, diaphgram, pancreas and liver.
Magha
This is a star of brightness and light and is governed by the planet Sun. The organs of the body under the influence of this star are heart, back, spinal chord, spleen, dorsal region of spine and aorta.
Poorvaphalguni
The heart and spinal chord is governed by Poorvaphalguni star and is also responsible for the diseases associated with these organs. The lord of this star is Sun and is governed by Venus.
Utthraphalguni
The Sun governs the star Uttaraphalguni .Uttaraphalguni indicates both the need for union and for organizing the resources gained through it.
Hasta
The sign is governed by mercury and the star is governed by moon. Not many organs are under the influence of this star.
Chitra
The planet Mars is the lord of this star and different parts of the body under its influence are belly, lower part, kidney, loins, hernia and vasomotor system and also its diseases.
Swathi
Swathi nakshatra rules the body parts like skin, kidneys, ureter, appendicitis, hernia and bladder and is also responsible for the diseases associated with these organs.
Vishakha
The sign is governed by mercury and the star is governed by moon. Not many organs are under the influence of this star.
Anuradha
The various body parts ruled by this star are bladder, genital organs, rectum, nasal bones and bones near genital organs and also diseases associated with them.
Jyeshta
It rules the organs like colon, anus, genital organs, ovaries and womb and is also responsible for the diseases associated with these organs.
Moola
The various parts of the body under the influence of this star are hips, thighs, femur, ileum and sciatic nerves. Hence it is also responsible for the diseases associated with them.
Poorvashada
Venus is the lord of the star Poorvashada and it governs various parts of the body like thighs, hips, the concygeal and the sacral regions of the spine, the filiac arteries and the veins.
Uttharashada
The organs under the governance of this star are thighs, femur, arteries, skin and knees and are responsible for the diseases associated with these organs.
Shravana
The lord of this star is the Moon. It governs lymphatic vessels, knees and skin and is also responsible for the diseases associated with them.
Dhanishta
The various organs under the influence of this star are knee cap bones, ankles, limbs, portion between knees and ankles. Hence this star is also responsible for the diseases associated with them.
Satabisha
It is responsible for the organs it governs like portion between knees and ankles and calf muscle.
Poorvabhadrapada
It is responsible for the diseases which are associated to the organs it governs and they are ankles, feet and toes.
Uttarabhadrapada
It is responsible and associated with writing and speaking abilities. It governs and is responsible for the diseases associated with the feet.
Revathi
This star is under the governance of the planet Mercury.Revati is governed by Pushan, the nourishing form of the Sun God. It governs feet and toes and is responsible for the diseases associated with them.