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Jyotisha (jyotiṣa, in Hindi and English usage Jyotish; sometimes called Hindu astrology, Indian astrology, and/or Vedic astrology) is the Hindu system of astrology, one of the six disciplines of Vedanga, and regarded as one of the oldest schools of ancient astrology to have had an independent origin, affecting all other schools in and around India. The Sanskrit word derives from jyótis or which means "light, brightness", but in the plural also "the heavenly bodies, planets and stars". Natal astrology is based upon the concept that each individuals personality or path in life can be determined by constructing a natal chart for the exact date, time, and place of a persons birth. ... Electional astrology (called Muhurt or Muhurtha in Hindu astrology) concerns itself with finding the best time to do a particular activity. ... Horary astrology is a very old branch of astrology by which an astrologer will try to answer a question by drawing up an astrological chart or horoscope for the exact time and place at which that question came to mind or when it was put to them. ... Mundane Astrology (also known as political astrology) is the application of astrology to world affairs and world events, taking its name from the Roman word Mundus, meaning the World. Mundane astrology is branch of Judicial astrology and is widely believed by astrological historians to be the most ancient branch of... Hindi (Devanagari: or , IAST: , IPA: ), an Indo-European language spoken mainly in northern and central India, is one of the official languages of the Union government of India. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... This article discusses the adherents of Hinduism. ... Hand-coloured version of the anonymous Flammarion woodcut. ... The Vedanga (IAST , member of the Veda) are six auxiliary disciplines for the understanding and tradition of the Vedas. ... The Sanskrit language ( , for short ) is an old Indo-Aryan language from the Indian Subcontinent, the classical literary language of the Hindus of India[1], a liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, and one of the 23 official languages of India. ... The Heavenly Bodies, was a former pro-wrestling tag team duo from the late 80s and early 90s. ...

Jyotish has historically been part of a continuous "holistic" approach to living and to spiritual practice within the life of Hindus predominant in India.

Jyotish is often discussed as the instructional element of the Rig Veda, and as such is a Vedanga, or "body part" of the Vedas, namely called the Eye of the Veda, for its alleged ability to view both phenomenal reality and wisdom itself. Part of a larger Vedic curriculum including mathematics, architecture, medical and military applications. Jyotish has its own sophisticated reference to the noumenal: the planets are "grahas", which are thought to seize or act upon created beings and influence their actions and life. The Rig Veda ऋग्वेद (Sanskrit ṛc praise + veda knowledge) is the earliest of the four Hindu religious scriptures known as the Vedas. ... The Vedanga (IAST , member of the Veda) are six auxiliary disciplines for the understanding and tradition of the Vedas. ... The Vedas are part of the Hindu Shruti; these religious scriptures form part of the core of the Brahminical and Vedic traditions within Hinduism and are the inspirational, metaphysical and mythological foundation for later Vedanta, Yoga, Tantra and even Bhakti forms of Hinduism. ...

As Hindus believe that humans have fortune and misfortune in life because of karma, many use Jyotish to understand the downs in life due to the influence of planets, i.e. Navagraha, and perform religious ceremonies to mitigate bad karma. Karma (Sanskrit , act, action, performance[1]; Pāli kamma) ( ) is the concept of action or deed in Dharmic religions understood as denoting the entire cycle of cause and effect described in Hindu, Jain and Buddhist philosophies. ... In Hindu astrology, the Navagraha are the nine chief celestial beings: Surya (Sun) Chandra (Moon) Chevaai (Mars) Budhan (Mercury) Guru (Jupiter) Shukran (Venus) Shani (Saturn) Rahu (Head of Demon Snake) Ketu (Tail of Demon Snake). ...

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Jyotish's many lineages or paramparas emphasize that its study is a sadhana or technique of mental and existential development. In modern times, it is a chief source of reference for many Hindus and other astrologers. Vedic astrologers will frequently prescribe special stones or meditation techniques using mantras to those facing difficult or unclear futures as predicted by means consistent with Jyotish methodology. While in past centuries, Brahmins had been the primary practitioners of Jyotish, since the last century, a renaissance of study of Jyotish and other Vedic sciences emerged in India and the west.^{[citation needed]} Hindu scripture, which is known as Shastra is predominantly written in Sanskrit. ... Image File history File links Aum. ... The Vedas (Sanskrit: वेद) are a large corpus of texts originating in Ancient India. ... The Rigveda (Sanskrit: , a tatpurusha compound of praise, verse and knowledge) is a collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns dedicated to the gods. ... 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The foundation of jyotish is the notion of bandhu of the Vedas, which is the connection between the microcosm and the macrocosm. Surya, the Sun, is a manifestation of Vishnu, a central aspect of the Supreme, and is also the Atman within man. The term "Vedic astrology" has been recently introduced by American and Western astrologers in the 1980s and 1990s, leading to collaborative organizations such as the now-international ^[1]. Bandhu, Sanskrit for relation or binding, are the connections that, according to the Vedas link the outer and the inner worlds. ... The Vedas (Sanskrit: वेद) are a large corpus of texts originating in Ancient India. ... For the definition of the word microcosm, see here. ... In Hinduism, Surya (Devanagari: सूर्य, sūrya) is the chief solar deity,one of the Adityas, son of Kasyapa and one of his wife Aditi[1] ,in Nordics Tyr he is said to be the son of Dyaus Pitar. ... Vishnu (IAST , Devanagari ), (honorific: Sri Vishnu) also known as Narayana is the Supreme Being or Ultimate Reality for Vaishnavas and a manifestation of Brahman in the Advaita or Smarta traditions. ... The Atman or Atma (IAST: Ātmā, sanskrit: आत्म‍ ) is a philosophical term used within Hinduism and Vedanta to identify the soul. ... The 1980s refers to the period where corey sucks peters and has a not little to look at his little penis of and between 1980 and 1989. ... For the band, see 1990s (band). ...

In India, Jyotish is still commonly used to aid in important decisions in life. In Hindu culture, newborns are traditionally named based on their jyotish charts, and jyotish concepts are pervasive in the organization of the calendar and holidays as well as in many areas of life. Astrology is perceived to be vital in Indian culture, in making decisions made about marriage, opening a new business, and moving into a new home. This article discusses the adherents of Hinduism. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ...

Branches of Vedic / Hindu Astrology

Vedic astrology (Aagam Shaastra / Jyotisha- futurity sciences) has three main branches:

• Siddhanta (Astronomy): Astronomy & its application to astrology
• Samhita (Mundane astrology): Covers Mundane astrology, predicting important events related to countries such as war, earth quakes, political events, astro - meteorology, financial positions, electional astrology; house & construction related matters (Vaastu Shaastra), animals, portents & omens etc.
• Hora (Predictive astrology):

This branch has the following different styles / sub branches:- Mundane Astrology (also known as political astrology) is the application of astrology to world affairs and world events, taking its name from the Roman word Mundus, meaning the World. Mundane astrology is branch of Judicial astrology and is widely believed by astrological historians to be the most ancient branch of... Electional astrology (called Muhurt or Muhurtha in Hindu astrology) concerns itself with finding the best time to do a particular activity. ...

• • Jaatak Shaastra / Hora Shaastra (Natal Astrology / horoscopy): Prediction based on individual horoscope.
  • Muhurt or Muhurtha (Electional astrology): Selection of beneficial time to initiate an activity to get maximum fruition from the life activities.
  • Swar Shaastra (Phonetical astrology): Predictions based on name & sounds.
  • Prashna (Horary astrology): Predictions based on time when a question is asked by querent / querist.
  • Ankjyotisha / Kabala (Numerology): A branch of astrology based on numbers.
  • Nadi Astrology: An ancient treatise having detailed predictions for individuals.
  • Tajik Shaastra / Varsha Phal (Annual Horoscopy): Astrology based on annual solar returns.
  • Jaimini Sutras: A non-conventional method of timing of events based on Famous Indian astrologer, Acharya Jaimini.
  • Nastjaatakam (Lost Horoscopy): Art of tracing / construction of lost horoscopes.
  • Streejaatak (female astrology): A special branch of astrology dealing with female nativities.

Other related branches Electional astrology (called Muhurt or Muhurtha in Hindu astrology) concerns itself with finding the best time to do a particular activity. ... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... Horary astrology is a very old branch of astrology by which an astrologer will try to answer a question by drawing up an astrological chart or horoscope for the exact time and place at which that question came to mind or when it was put to them. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Nadi astrology (naadi jothidam) is a form of astrology practised in Tamil Nadu, India. ...

• • Graha Samudriki (Astro-Palmistry): Palm reading as horoscope.
  • Hasta Rekha / Samudrika Shaastra (Palmistry): Based on palm reading.
  • Padatal Shaastra (Plantarology): Based on reading of lines & signs on the sole.
  • Shakun Shaastra (Omens): Predictions based on omens & portents.
  • Swapna Vidhya : Interpretation of dreams.
  • Kapal Vidya (Phrenology)
  • Aakriti Vidya (Physiognomy): Based on structure & moles on the body.
  • Kerala Jyotisha: Predictions based on querrist reply regarding name of flower or colour or touching part of body.
  • Remedial Astrology: Various modes of propitiation of planets based on planetary positions in nativity, transits, elections & for religious functions.

In Vedic literature guidance is given on two other branches viz, Electional astrology and Remedial astrology. The Fortune Teller, by Caravaggio (1594-95; Canvas; Louvre), depicting a palm reading Chiromancy or cheiromancy, (Greek cheir, “hand”; manteia, “divination”), is the art of characterization and foretelling the future through the study of the palm, also known as palmistry, palm-reading, chirology or hand analysis. ... Chiromancy or cheiromancy,(Greek cheir, “hand”; manteia, “divination”), art of characterization and foretelling the future through the study of the palm also known as palmistry or palm-reading consists of the practice (or pseudoscience) of evaluating a persons character or future life by reading the... Omens or portents are signs encountered fortuitously that are believed to foretell the future. ... Oneiromancy is a form of divination by the analysis and interpretation of dreams. ... A 19th century Phrenology chart. ... Physiognomy (Gk. ...

Hindu and Western astrology

The most easily referred to difference between the two lies in the method of measurement of the Zodiac. Vedic astrology uses primarily the sidereal zodiac (in which stars are considered to be the fixed background against which the motion of the planets is measured), whereas most Western astrology uses the tropical zodiac (the motion of the planets is measured against the position of the Sun on the Spring equinox). This difference becomes only noticeable over time, after the course of several centuries, as a result of the precession of the equinoxes. Synchronically, the two systems are identical, with just a shift of the origin of the ecliptic longitude by about 22 degrees or days, resulting in the placement of planets in the Jyotish system, in the previous sign, as compared to their placement in Western charts, about 22/30 or 66% of the time. It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles. ... Sidereal astrology is the practice by some western and all Indian astrologers of basing their study of the sky on the actual position of the planets in relation to the starry background. ... Western astrology is the system of astrology most popular in Western countries. ... The tropical zodiac is a zodiac based upon tropical time, or the apparent motion of the Sun across the sky over the course of a year. ... Illumination of the Earth by the Sun on the day of equinox, (ignoring twilight). ... Precession of the equinoxes refers to the precession of the Earths axis of rotation. ... Ecliptic longitude (celestial longitude) is one of the co-ordinates which can be used to define the location of an astronomical object on the celestial sphere in ecliptic coordinates. ...

Both Jyotish and Western traditions have existed for millennia. Vedic astrology includes several nuanced sub-systems of interpretation and prediction incorporating unique sacralized elements not found elsewhere, such as its specific system of lunar mansions (called nakshatras, encompassing a pantheon of archetypal deities). The nakshatras are used to pick auspicious times of day or month for every human activity as well as to provide insight into the motivations and guiding characteristics of humans and events coming under their influence. Nakshatra cycles, or dashas, are developing a reputation in contemporary culture for the accuracy with which they time events, as well as the timing of life periods (vimshottari dashas)Kasi visvanath 06:32, 21 April 2007 (UTC) as they impact upon one's life. In Astrology the lunar mansions are a division of the Ecliptic similar to the Zodiac. ...

A further unique concept in jyotish rarely seen in Western astrology is the concept of Dashas - a mathematical analyses that breaks down human or the subject's lifetime into various sub-periods based on the nakshatra location of Moon at birth.

Predictions in jyotish incorporate various elements around the birth chart - influences of transits (similar to Western Astrology though more focused on houses or bhavas) as well as Dashas.

Interactions

Some level of interaction between Western and Indian astrology has also been documented. The Yavanajataka ("Sayings of the Greeks") was translated from Greek to Sanskrit by Yavanesvara during the 2nd century CE, under the patronage of the Western Satrap Saka king Rudradaman I, and is considered the first Indian astrological treaty in the Sanskrit language.^[2] The Yavanajataka (Sanskrit for Saying (Jataka) of the Greeks (Yavanas)) is the earliest writing of Indian astrology. ... Yavanesvara (Sanskrit for Lord (Svara) of the Greeks (Yavanas)) was a man who lived in the Gujarat region of India under the rule of the Western Kshatrapa Saka king Rudrakarman I. In 149-150 CE, Yavanesvara translated from Greek to Sanskrit the Yavanajataka (Saying of the Greeks), one of the... The Western Satraps, or Western Kshatrapas (35-405) were Saka rulers of the western and central part of India (Saurashtra and Malwa: modern Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh states). ... The Sakas were Iranian people stock who lived in what is now Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and parts of Iran, Ukraine, and Altay Mountains and Siberia in Russia, in the centuries before 300 AD. They are considered to be a branch of Scythians by most scholars. ... Rudradaman I was the Saka (Scythian) ruler of Malwa circa 50 BC. He was the grandson of the celebrated Scythian king Chastana. ... The Sanskrit language ( , for short ) is an old Indo-Aryan language from the Indian Subcontinent, the classical literary language of the Hindus of India[1], a liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, and one of the 23 official languages of India. ...

Modern approaches to Jyotisha

Vedic astrology includes a number of techniques and approaches that have accumulated over the eons with little consensus on what gives consistently accurate results. This collection of techniques and approaches is sometimes referred to as Classical or Traditional Jyotish. However, the march towards new insights and applications continues in the modern epoch, as in earlier times, with the objective as ever to achieve more precise analysis and accurate predictions.

New Techniques of Predictions by Mr. H.R.S. Iyer

In the 1960s, H.R. Seshadri Iyer, introduced a system including the yoga point, which became popular in the West. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Iyer. ...

Systems' Approach for Interpreting Horoscopes by Mr. V.K. Choudhry

In the early 1990s, Indian Vedic Astrologer and Author, V.K. Choudhry introduced the Systems' Approach for Interpreting Horoscopes, a simplified system of Jyotish (predictive astrology). V.K. Choudhry is a well known Indian astrologer and author. ...

KP Paddhati by Mr. Krishnamurti

Another modern school of Jyotish, is KP (Krishnamurti Paddhati), developed by Shri Krishnamurti from India. It mainly bases the analyses more on the stars (nakshatras) by sub-dividing the signs (rashis). A nakshatra (Devanagari: नक्षत्र) or lunar mansion is one of the 27 or 28 divisions of the sky, identified by the prominent star(s) in them, that the Moon passes through during its monthly cycle, as used in Hindu astronomy and astrology. ... A fundamental part of astrology is the belief that space and time (as seen from the earth) are ordered into twelve equal segments or divisions called the zodiac. ...

Fundamentals of Jyotisha

Vedic astrology i.e. Jyotish contains some concepts that are not found in any other school of astrology. Some of the important building blocks are discussed below.

Graha - the planets

Graha literally means any heavenly body or point that can cast an impact on human affairs. It may be translated as planet for ease. Graha also includes lunar nodes (Rahu and Ketu) and sub-planets (upgrahas) which are not planets but no less effective than planets. The extra-saturnine planets (Uranus, Neptune and Pluto) are not included in the category of Graha. The lunar nodes are the orbital nodes of the Moon, that is, the points where the orbit of the Moon crosses the ecliptic (which is the apparent path of the Sun across the heavens against the background stars). ... Adjectives: Uranian Atmosphere Surface pressure: 120 kPa (at the cloud level) Composition: 83% Hydrogen 15% Helium 1. ... Adjectives: Neptunian Atmosphere Surface pressure: (?)≫(?) 100 kPa : is asked the pressure at the cloud level. ... Adjectives: Plutonian Atmosphere Surface pressure: 0. ...

Here are the list of nine grahas (heavenly bodies or "planets"): In Hindu astrology, the Navagraha are the nine chief celestial beings: Surya (Sun) Chandra (Moon) Chevaai (Mars) Budhan (Mercury) Guru (Jupiter) Shukran (Venus) Shani (Saturn) Rahu (Head of Demon Snake) Ketu (Tail of Demon Snake). ...

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Rashi - the signs

The sidereal zodiac is also an imaginary belt of 360 degrees (like the tropical zodiac), divided into 12 equal parts. Each twelfth part (of 30 degrees) is called a sign or rashi.

One's Ascendant, or lagna, the rashi which is rising on the eastern horizon at the time of one's birth, is the most influential and important one. Of lesser importance but still some impact is the Janma Rashi, the rashi in which the moon lay while one was born. Aries the animal Aries is an astrological sign that is associated with the constellation Aries. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Gemini the twin(s) Gemini is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Gemini. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Symbol of Leo Leo is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Leo. ... Virgo the Virgin Virgo is an astrological sign associated with the constellation Virgo. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Scorpio the animal Scorpio is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Scorpius. ... Sagittarius the animal Sagittarius is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Sagittarius. ... Capricorn is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Capricornus. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Symbol of Pisces Pisces is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Pisces. ... [Image:Natal Chart -- Adam. ...

There are three different Jyotish chart notations, which are functionally equivalent but quite different in appearance. The following images show the same birth chart in the two main notations - North Indian and South Indian. The third notation is followed in Eastern parts of India.

In the North Indian notation, the house positions are fixed (1st house top middle, with the rest following in counterclockwise order) and the signs of the zodiac are indicated by numbers in the chart (1 for Aries, and so on). Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... This 18th century Icelandic manuscript drawing shows the twelve astrological houses with signs for the locations of the planets, the Sun, and the Moon. ... A clockwise motion is one that proceeds like the clocks hands: from the top to the right, then down and then to the left, and back to the top. ... This article is about the astrological concept. ...

Conversely, in the South Indian notation, the signs of the zodiac have fixed positions (Aries always occupies the 2nd box from the left in the top row, with the rest following in clockwise order), and the first house is marked "As" (for ascendant) with the rest following in clockwise order. This article is about the astrological concept. ... A clockwise motion is one that proceeds like the clocks hands: from the top to the right, then down and then to the left, and back to the top. ... [Image:Natal Chart -- Adam. ...

The charts are broken into twelve sections, houses or Bhavas, each of which is related to a rashi in an equal house system. In astrology, the equal house system is a system of house division in which each of the 12 houses is composed of 30 degrees. ...

Bhava - the houses

A two house system is in practice among follower of Jyotish. The first house is what Western astrologers call the whole sign house system while the second one is Sripathi akin to a Porphyry house system. KP also incorporates Placidus house system. The significance of 12 houses are as follow. This 18th century Icelandic manuscript drawing shows the twelve astrological houses with signs for the locations of the planets, the Sun, and the Moon. ...

• 1st house Native, Appearance, Character, Purpose of Life
• 2nd house Wealth, Family, Meal, Early Education
• 3rd house Younger coborn, Communication (phone, sms, chatting etc)
• 4th house Mother, Education, Home, Property, Vehicle
• 5th house Children, Lover, Recreation, Devotion, Creativity
• 6th house Health, Maternal uncle and aunt, Litigation, Servants
• 7th house Spouse, Business partner, Death, Trade, Agreement
• 8th house Sex, Longevity, Failure, Family of spouse, Dowry
• 9th house Luck, Higher learning, Travelling, Religion, Mentor
• 10th house Profession, Status, Power, Father, Mother-in-law
• 11th house Friends, Hopes, Earnings, Elder coborn, Daughter/Son-in-law
• 12th house Expenses, Sleep, Donation, Foreign stay

Nakshatra - the lunar asterism

Like sign or rashi, zodiac may also divided into 27 equal parts (of 13 degree 20 minutes each). This division of zodiac is called Nakshatra. Traditionally nakshatra position of Moon is computed for native's mental make up and calculations of planetary periods (dashas). Each nakshatra is further partitioned into four equal segments known as charan or pad. Nakshatra contains an important place in Astrological match making, Mahurtha, Panchanga and Prashana affairs.

See Nakshatra for list of lunar mansions A nakshatra (Devanagari: नक्षत्र) or lunar mansion is one of the 27 or 28 divisions of the sky, identified by the prominent star(s) in them, that the Moon passes through during its monthly cycle, as used in Hindu astronomy and astrology. ...

Veshaish Lagna - Special Ascendants

Sage Parasara mentioned a few special lagnas before mentioning the results of various divisional charts and houses. His mention that houses can be counted from special lagnas clearly indicates that he wanted special lagnas to be used instead of lagna for some clear purposes. Some important special lagnas are follows.

• Chandra Lagna (ascendant counted from natal Moon sign - very important lagna)
• Surya Lagna (ascendant counted from natal Sun sign)
• Karak Lagna (significator taken as ascendant for all grahas)
• Varnada Lagna (for social company)
• Shri Lagna (for prosperity and marriage)
• Indu Lagna (for wealth)
• Hora Lagna (for financial prosperity)
• Gati Lagna (for name and fame)

Varga - the divisional charts

The term Varga means Division and refers to the various divisions of a sign, based on which Divisional Charts (or simply D-Charts) is constructed. Divisional charts (Vargas or Amsas) are very peculiar to Jyotish, and they are not found in other systems of astrology. Ancient Indian Mentor and Expert, Maharishi Parashara describes 16 divisional charts which are as follows;

• Rasi D-1: Body, Phyiscal Matters and All Generall Maters
• Hora D-2: Wealth, Family
• Drekkana D-3: Siblings, Nature
• Chaturthamsa D-4: Fortune and Property
• Saptamsa D-7: Children/Progeny
• Navamsa D-9: Wife, Dharma and Relationships
• Dasamsa D-10: Actions in Society, Profession
• Dwadasamsa D-12: Parents
• Shodasamsa D-16: Vehicles, Travelling and Comforts
• Vimsamsa D-20: Spiritual Pursuits
• ChaturVimsamsa D-24: Education, Learning and Knowledge
• SaptaVimsamsa D-27: Strengths and Weakness
• Trimsamsa: D-30 Evils, Failure, Bad Luck
• KhaVedamsa D-40: Maternal Legacy
• AkshaVedamsa D-45: Paternal Legacy
• Shastiamsa D-60: Past birth/Karma

Maharishi Jaimini explaines 4 more divisional charts. They include;

• Panchamsa D-5: Fame & Power
• Shasthamsa D-6: Health
• Ashtamsa D8: Unexpected Troubles
• EkaDasamsa/Rudramsa D-11: Death and Destruction

Apart form Rashi (D-1); Navamsha (D-9), Drekkana (D-3), Dasamsa (D-10) and Trimsamsa (D-30) are considered significant divisional charts.

Drishti - the aspect

Aspect is one of the most important phenomena that not only interlinks the planets with each other but also playing a role of bridge between signs. In Jyotish the word Drishti is tantamount to Aspect, means glance or sight. It is the transfer of influences to another graha or rashi as a result of their situation in relation to each other.

Types of Aspect

The hierarchy of aspect can be categorized into two types as;

• 1- Aspect based on Planet or Sign’s Nature
• 2- Aspect based on Relative Distance

1- Aspect based on Planet or Sign’s Nature
This is the system of aspect studied in Vedic Astrology. This holds that certain planet or sign sights another planet or sign depends on its nature. This can also be divided into two kinds, namely;

• Graha Drishti
• Rashi Drishti

Graha Drishti should prefer when analyzing

• Nakshatra Dasha
• Chart with respect to the Moon
• Sahams i.e. Arabic Parts

Rashi Drishti should prefer when analyzing
In astrology, the Lots or Arabian Parts (or Arabic parts) are based on a mathematical calculation of three points in the horoscope or natal chart. ...

• Rashi Dasha
• Chart with respect to Special Lagnas (AL GL, HL etc)
• Vargas i.e. Divisional Charts

2- Aspect based on Relative Distance
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Argala - the intervention

Significations of various houses are interlinked. Support provided by one house to another is called Argala and the obstruction offered to supporting houses is called Virodha argala.

Graha (planets) in 2nd, 4th and 11th house cause argalas on a given house, whereas the planets in 12th, 10th and 3rd cause virodha argalas to 2nd, 4th and 11th respectively.

Banefic generally give shubha argalas, malefic offer papa argalas. If however a malefic has an argala on house of which it is a significator, such an aragala can be termed as shubha. For example a malefics in 10th house cast papa argala to 9th house as 10th house is second from 9th. This may make the native non religious and give bad relations with boss/teacher, provided there is no virodh argala from 8th.

Arudha - the mounted image

The term Arudha Pada is also known as "Pada". Arudha literally means "mount" and refers to the IMAGE of a sign falling on another due to "reflection of the rays emanating from it and being reflected by its lord.

Keeping the reflection in view, the Karaka (Significator) can be taken to be the Moon. Count from a sign to its lord. Then count as many signs from the lord to arrive at the ARUDHA PADA. For example, if the Lagna Lord is in the fifth house, then count five signs from the Lagna lord to arrive at the ninth house. This ninth house becomes the arudha Pada for the Lagna.

Exception: The Arudha Pada cannot be in the same sign or the seventh from it. In case this happens, then choose the tenth house therefrom. For example, if the Lagna Lord is in the 4th house, then the Arudha lagna should be in the 4th from the 4th house i.e. the 7th house. But since this is not allowed, the tenth therefrom should be chosen. The tenth from the 7th house is the 4th house and the 4th house becomes the Arudha Lagna.

Arudha of 1st house is also called PADA LAGNA or ARUDHA LAGNA. Arudha lagna stands for "manifestation of self, in this maya (illusory) world". In this manner Arudha Pada can be computed for all the houses. They are called Dhana Pada (2nd), Bhratripada (3rd), Matri Pada (4th), Mantrapada (5th), Satrupada (6th), Dara Pada (7th), Roga pada (8th), Bhagyapada (9th), Rajyapada (10th), Labhapada (11th) and Upapada (12th). Jaimini discussed Arudha lagna (AL) and Upapada (UL) extinsively in his classical treatise.

Yoga - the planetary combinations

In Jyotish, Yoga means yoka or combination. Yogas are certain planetary combinations. Jyotish classics explaines hundred of thousands of yogas. Chandra (lunar combinations for general luck), Dhana (wealth related) and Raja (power and success related) yogas are often studied.

Shadbala - the sixfold strength

Shadbala means sixfold strength. Although these strengths are combinedly used for finding the effect of planets on the lives of the natives, there is more use of the strengths and we get the clue of those uses from their names. These strengths need not be used only predicting the results of the dasa, however, can be used for normal horoscopic interpretation.

Shad Bal consists of the following strengths

• 1. Sthan Bal (Positional strength)
• 2. Dig Bal (Directional strength)
• 3. Kaal Bal (Temporalstrength), inclusive of Ayan Bal (Equinoctial strength)
• 4. Chesht Bal (Motional strength)
• 5. Naisargika Bal (Natural strength)
• 6. Drik Bal (Aspectual strength)

These strengths are computed for the seven Grahas from Sun to Saturn. The lunar nodes (Rahu and Ketu) are not considered.

Classical Jyotish / Vedic astrology Treatises/Books/Texts

Treatises on Nativity

The Yavanajataka (Sanskrit for Saying (Jataka) of the Greeks (Yavanas)) is the earliest writing of Indian astrology. ...

Treatises on Hindu Electional Astrology

Samhitas — treatises on mundane, portents, omens, meteorology etc.

Garga Samhita (The narrations of Garga) is a book written by the sage Garga and deals with the life of Krishna. ...

Siddhanta — Astronomy and Mathematics and its application to astrology

• Ancient Surya Sidhata (Maya)
• Brahma Sidhanta (God Brahma)
• Lomasa Sidhanta (Sage Lomasa)
• Poulisa Sidhanta (Sage Poulisa)
• Pitamaha Sidhanta (God Brahma)
• Vasishta Sidhata (Sage Vasishta)
• Vridha Vasishta Sidhanta (Sage Vridha Vasishta)
• Garga Sidhanta (Sage Garga)
• Parasara Sidhanta (Sage Parasara)
• Pancha Sidhantika (Varaha Mihira)
• Modern Surya Sidhanta (Aryabhata II)

Notes and references

Bibliography

Various authors

• Ancient Hindu Astrology for the Modern Western Astrologer, James Braha, 1986, Hermetican Press, N. Miami, FL, USA.
• Astrologie Hindoue, Denis Laboure, 1999, Guy Tredaniel Editeur France.
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• The Essentials of Vedic Astrology, Komilla Sutton, 2000, The Wessex Astrologer Ltd., Bournemouth, England.
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• Key of Life: Astrology of the Lunar Nodes, Ram Trivedi, Lotus Press, Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, ISBN 0-940985-33-0
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Books by Bepin Behari

• Fundamentals of Vedic Astrology, Vedic Astrologer's Handbook Vol. 1, Lotus Press, Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, ISBN 0-940985-52-7
• Myths and Symbols of Vedic Astrology, Lotus Press, Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, ISBN 0-940985-51-9
• Planets in the Signs and Houses: Vedic Astrologer's Handbook Vol. 2, Lotus Press, Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, ISBN 0-940985-53-5

Books by Dr. K. S. Charak

• Elements of Vedic Astrology, Uma Publications, New Delhi, India, ISBN 81-901008-0-7
• Essentials of Medical Astrology,Uma Publications, New Delhi, India, ISBN 81-901008-3-1
• Subtleties of Medical Astrology, Uma Publications, New Delhi, India, ISBN 81-901008-5-8
• Surya The Sun God, Uma Publications, New Delhi, India, ISBN 81-901008-2-3
• Yogas in Astrology, Uma Publications, New Delhi, India, ISBN 81-901008-4-X
• Surya The Sun God, Uma Publications, New Delhi, India, ISBN 81-901008-2-3
• Yogas in Astrology, Uma Publications, New Delhi, India, ISBN 81-901008-4-X
• A Textbook of Varshaphala: Vedic Astrology Technique of Annual Horoscopy, Uma Publications, New Delhi, India, ISBN 81-901008-1-5
• Predictive Techniques in Varshaphala: Annual Horoscopy, Uma Publications, New Delhi, India, ISBN 81-86824-03-0

Books by V.K. Choudhry, M.B.A.

• Systems´ Approach for Interpreting Horoscopes, Third Revised Edition, 2002, Sagar Publications, New Delhi, India. ISBN 81-7082-017-0.
• How to Identify Significant Events (Through Transits), Revised Edition, 2003, Sagar Publications, New Delhi, India. ISBN 81-7082-030-8.
• Self Learning Course in Astrology
• How to Study Divisional Charts, Fourth Revised Edition, 2003, Sagar Publications, New Delhi, India. ISBN 81-7082-033-2.
• Impact of Ascending Signs

Books co-authored with K. Rajesh Chaudhary, M.B.A. V.K. Choudhry is a well known Indian astrologer and author. ...

• How to Analyse Married Life, Revised Edition, 2002, Sagar Publications, New Delhi, India. ISBN 81-7082-022-7.
• Predictive Techniques and the Application of Astrological Remedial Measures
• Manage Your Health Through Preventive Astral Remedies
• How to Avert Professional Setbacks, Revised Edition, 2002, Sagar Publications, New Delhi, India. ISBN 81-7082-018-9.
• Application of Prasna Astrology (Based on the Systems´ Approach), Reprint, 2002, Sagar Publications, New Delhi, India. ISBN 81-7082-021-9.

Books by B.V. Raman

• How to Judge a Horoscope, Vols. 1 & 2, 1953, Raman Publications, Bangalore, India.
• Prasna Marga, Vols. 1 & 2, 1991, Motilal Banarsidass Publishers, Delhi, India.
• Astrology for Beginners, 1940, UBS Publishers' Distributors, New Delhi, India.
• A Manual of Hindu Astrology, 1935, UBS Publishers' Distributors, New Delhi, India.
• My Experiences in Astrology, 1985, UBS Publishers' Distributors, New Delhi, India.
• Graha and Bhava Balas, 1940, UBS Publishers' Distributors, New Delhi, India.

See also

Astrology Portal

• Bhrigu Samhita
• Culture of India
• David Frawley
• Hindu
• Hindu calendar
• Hindu cosmology
• Hinduism
• History of India
• Navagraha
• Panchangam
• Sri Yukteswar Giri
• Vedas
• Nadi_astrology

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