INDIAN ASTROLOGY

Introduction

i. Vedic Astrology

Indian 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 born. It has its roots steeped into the Vedas which date back to 1500 BC.

ii. Jyotish - Jyothisha or Light

No other science can be more interesting, instructive and useful to mankind in contributing to the moral and material advancement that Indian astrology. Indian Astrology is based upon the foretelling the future of indivudals, nations or other events relying on the planetary movements. In Sanskrit, it is known as Jyotisha or Light.

iii.Chart Styles of Jyotish

North Indian

South Indian

Panchang

The Hindus follow 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.

Indian Astrology interprets what it conceives to the future of the man as moulded by his previous Karma or birth and indicates by the planetary positions at the time of his birth.

Nadi Josiyam

Apart from these schools of Astrology in india, we have what we can 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)

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 look 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.

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.

The procedure involved in the reading of the palm leaves in Nadi Astrology is a closely guarded secret, being passed down from generation to generation.They are not gerneally exposed to the common public.

Vasthu

a.Introduction & Overview

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

b.Basic Principles of Vaasthu

Vastu is the science of direction that combines all the five elements of nature and balance them with the man and the material.The world comprises of five basic elements, also known as the Paanchbhootas. They are Earth, Water, Air, Fire and Space. Out of the nine planets, our planet has life because of the presence of these five elements. However, the very basic of Vastu principles will always continue to be beneficial to the mankind in one form or the other.

c.Manaiyadi Shastra

The term "manai",a tamil word ,refers to house."shastra" refers to a discipline of study .Thus manaiyadishastram refers to the discipline which analysis the impact experienced by the residents of the house for the various dimensions (length and breath) while residing in the house. Manaiyadi shastram is applicable to each and every room in the house.

d.Vastu Table

After carefully analysing the fundamental principles of Vaastu ,a diagrammatic representation of the best directions for each and every type of room according to its varied uses is illustrated in the following table.

e.Vastu Rule

After carefully analysing the fundamental principles of vaasthu,a diagrammatic representation of the best directions for each and every type of room according to its varied uses is illustrated in the following table.

f.Street focus & Vastu

In Vasthu, any street focus on a plot actually distrubs the bio-electric magnetic field in and around the plot to a great extent, either by amplyfying the imbalance in energy dynamics or by attenuating the positive energies.

g.Expect Advice

Studying a building plan from Vasthu point of view requires tremendous knowledge in vastu. Moreover it also requires the ability to accomodate the requirements of the builder and at the same time the parameters set forth by the principles of Vasthu.This requires loads of experience in analysing and providing pragmatic solutions.Our experts are highly knowledgeable , experienced and are capable of giving the most effective solutions to issues relating to vasthu. In order to avail the expert advice service.

h.Zodiac Concepts

There are twelve zodiac signs according to the Indian system of Astrology. The four phases that come under each zodiac sign is based on Vaastu concept.According to this, the first 7 1/2 degrees in each sign have been attributed to the first phase, 15 degress to the second phase, 22 1/2 degrees to the third phase and 30 degress to the last phase. Totally there are 40 different formulas of Vaastu for the zodiac signs.
Click on the zodiac signs to read their respective Vaasthu concepts.

	Aries		Scorpio
	Taurus		Leo
	Gemini		Sagittarius
	Cancer		Capricorn
	Virgo		Aquarius
	Libra		Pisces

i.Vastu for Flat Remedies

j.Vastu for Factory Remedies

k.Vastu for House Remedies

l.Vastu for Office Remedies

k.Vastu for Plots Remedies

l.Vastu for Shops Remedies

10 Porutham

The 10 Kootas or the 10 Poruthams

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.

Indian vs Western Astrology

Indian Astrology

The technique and methods used to determine the positioning of planets and their consequent effect gives rise to different systems. Astrological sages in India offered an innovative solution to this complex problem of movement of different bodies and the moving frame of reference by defining a Fixed Zodiac. This system is called "Nirayana or Indian System". In the Nirayana system, the Zodiac or celestial circle is assumed to be a fixed one. The Indian system uses mathematical models and makes it possible to calculate, analyze and interpret to the desired level of accuracy progressively.

Western Astrology

The Western or Sayana or Moving zodiac system makes calculations and predictions based on the so-called present position of the stellar system. This has limitations as in the present scientific world, there is no way of defining the current position of ever moving celestial body zodiac.

The Indian Science of Astrology also gives certain remedial measures to overcome mental, moral and physical sufferings by means of medicinal roots, mantras and yoga practices and Gemstones. Though Hindu Astrology deals with all the aspects of human life indicating materialistic success and failures, it is deeply rooted in philosophy.

12 Zodiac signs with Indian 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.

There are 12 houses of Rasi's and their Lords.

Characteristics of Rasis (Zodiac Houses )

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 .

Grahas and their western names, relationships, gemstones and colors

Months, Tithis & Days- their significance

Influence of Month of Birth

General characteristics of persons born in the 12 Indian Hindu Lunar Months according to ancient Indian Hindu Astrological works, is given below.

Nakshatras (Stars)

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.

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Moon Phases

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.

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

Dasa Periods of Planets

Sun Dasa | Moon Dasa | Mars Dasa| Rahu Dasa | Jupiter Dasa

Saturn Dasa | Mercury Dasa | Ketu 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:

Indian Vedic Astrology

Astrologically, yoga refers to the planetary combinations and their special results, which affect the life of an individual. In traditional Indian ephemeris, known as Panchangam, yoga is also the name of a particular division of time, which are 27 in number. This time-division is different from the asterisms, which are also 27 in number.

Find below a list of such Yogas arranged in alphabetical order for your convenience.

Moon Compatibility

Aries

Taurus

Gemini

Cancer

Leo

Virgo

Libra

Scorpio

Sagittarius

Capricorn

Aquarius

Pisces

Medical Astrology

Medical astrology can be defined as a healing art which with the help of information obtained from a persons natal chart of how the planets, houses and the signs are positioned and influencing any particular diseases on a particular part of the body. A Vedic astrologer with the Vedic horoscope of an individual which is derived from the time, place and date of birth, comes to certain findings of diseases in the person and also help him to escape the suffering. Not only the diseases but also organs associated with different planets and astrological sign including the drugs involved can be studied with the help of medical astrology. In those days a doctor cannot call himself so unless and until he or she is an astrologer for no diagnosis could be made without the help of astrological information.

Astrological Principles & Diseases

Astrology the magical art not only predicts our future but also help us in providing solutions for many problems. Traditionally it has proved to do wonders at times in the field of medical astrology where without any hampering treatments it provides cure. Thus a blend of medical and astrology can bring new life to many people. Medical astrology can be defined as a healing art which with the help of information obtained from a persons natal chart of how the planets, houses and the signs are positioned and influencing any particular diseases on a particular part of the body.

Causes of Blindness

The inability to see is defined as blindness. In today’s world the major cause of blindness is due to cataract, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, corneal opacities, and diabetic retinopathy, trachoma, and vitamin deficiencies. However today because of diabetes age related blindness is becoming more common. People in the underdeveloped and developing countries are susceptible to more visual complications than their counterparts in the developed world. Thus blindness is a symptom of aging and of poor nourishment. Thus the major common cause of blindness includes age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy is usually the leading causes of blindness.

Causes of Madness

A change in the psychological or behavioral pattern of an individual from the normal is said to be defined as a mental illness or mental disorder. Such behaviors are generally not accepted in a normal culture. But however there is a total change in the perception of this illness worldwide. Thus when there is a problem in the mental health relationships along with physical health is also taken for a toss. From various surveys conducted across the world it is said that the USA tops the list of people with problems in their mental health. Also the UK has nearly 25% of its population with some or the other mental problem.

Causes of Epilepsy

The episode of recurring seizures due to wrong signals sent by the clusters of nerve cells or neurons in the brain. It is commonly a brain disorder. People react to this in different ways where some have a severe muscle spasms or strange sensations and emotions thus behaving strangely or some might even lose consciousness. Though the cause of epilepsy is unknown it is said to be influenced by factors like brain injury and abnormal brain development.

Causes of Limping

When there is a slight change in the normal gait of an individual then it is said to be limping. But of course there are age related factors which also leads to limping. This occurs due to some neuromuscular disorder or rheumatic disease or malignancy which is at times psychogenic in nature. The causes of limping are numerous, ranging from trivial to life-threatening conditions. There are chances of diagnostic enigma in a child which limps. The 8th house in the natal chart is supposed to govern factors like chronic diseases, surgery and limping. When this 8th house is occupied by Kuja it leads to deformity in an individual and also limping due to various factors. Though the planet Saturn in the eighth house is supposed to give long life it also causes difficulty in walking and a difficult gait. Jupiter in the fourth house when influenced by Saturn is said to cause physical ailments in the form of limping.

Causes of Leprosy

A mention of this diseases is made even in biblical times where it is featured by nerve damage, progressive debilitation and disfiguring skin sores. The word leprosy is derived from the French work "leper" and from the Greek word "lepros" which means scaly and is caused by a bacterium mainly affecting the skin. Children are more susceptible than adults to contracting the disease.When there is an imbalance in the energy flow between the planets and the humans, and then arises the problem of health ailments. The Malefic planets like Sun, Mars, and Saturn as lords of Kendra’s (1, 4, 7, and 10) are benefic. If Rahu is weak in a birth chart it causes problems in intestines, boils, skin, ulcers, spleen, worms, high blood pressure, etc. The vital planet Sun governs various parts of the body like head, body, bone structure, constitution, blood, brain, bile, and digestive fire and the skin.

Causes of Dwarfism

Dwarfism is defined medically as a condition characterized by short stature and the main reason behind dwarfism is the genetic factors. So when an adult height is less than 4 feet 10 inches then they fall under the category of dwarfism. The most common type, accounting for 70% of all cases of short stature, is called achondroplasia.Though there are various reasons for dwarfism, the main underlying factor is genetics. The 8th house in the natal chart is supposed to govern factors like physical abilities, chronic diseases etc.When this 8th house is occupied by Kuja it leads to deformity in an individual and lead to conditions like dwarfism. Saturn which is considered to be the servant among the planets is responsible for any prolonged diseases and when it dominates the 8th house it gives long suffering life with disorders like dwarfism. Mercury in the House of Death causes paralysis, dwarfism, giantism and nervous diseases.

Causes of Paralysis

When there is a failure of transmission of message between your brain and muscles, it will result in loss of muscle function in part of your body which is called as paralysis. In paralysis the nerve damage can be either in the central nervous system or in the peripheral nervous system. It can either affect a particular portion of your body or completely. It is referred as paraplegia when it affects the lower half of your body and as quadriplegia if the arms and legs are affected.

Causes of Muteness

When there is a failure of transmission of message between your brain and muscles, it will result in loss of muscle function in part of your body which is called as paralysis. In paralysis the nerve damage can be either in the central nervous system or in the peripheral nervous system. It can either affect a particular portion of your body or completely. It is referred as paraplegia when it affects the lower half of your body and as quadriplegia if the arms and legs are affected.

Causes of Deafness

The loss of ability to hear from one or both ears is deafness which occurs due to various factors. The cause of this may be inherited, or caused by complications at birth, certain infectious diseases, such as meningitis, use of ototoxic drugs, and exposure to excessive noise. Due to old age nearly 30 to 40% of the people have deafness. In the United States nearly 28 million people have hearing loss. Children also develop hearing loss which can be detrimental to language and social development. Sometimes trauma of the head may also result in deafness. The most common cause of deafness is exposure to noise. Usually damage results after long-term exposure to loud noise, but even brief exposure to extremely loud noise can permanently harm hearing.

Body Organs - Bhaavas

Medical Astrology is the science that analyzes how these imbalances can manifest in our physical body. When the natal chart is studied in light of present or future planetary movements (transits), Medical Astrology also provides insight into the timing of events and may give us clues as to when problems may begin, or fade off. In Astrology Human Body has been divided in to 12 parts and they have been correlated with 12 houses. Just as we divide the zodiacal circle into 12 signs, we divide the horoscope into 12 houses. Houses are grouped into three categories: angular, succedent and cadent. An angular house is situated on an angle. They are the four main points on the birth chart, which are: Ascendant, Descendant, Midheaven and Nadir. The angular houses are the First, Fourth, Seventh and Tenth houses. The succedent houses follow the angular houses and are the Second, Fifth, Eighth and Eleventh houses. Cadent houses follow succedent houses and are the Third, Sixth, Ninth and Twelfth houses.

Body Organs – Stars (Nakshatras)

Planets & Diseases

Planetary Positions & Health