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II Vedic
Astrology II
2008 Horoscopes
Introduction to Vedic Astrology
Vedic astrology is an ancient sience of astrology
originated in India over 8000 years ago. It is called "Jyotish"
in Hindi, which means the knowledge or science of light. Since Vedic astrology
or Jyotish is a part of Vedas (ancient Indian Hindu scripts), it is known as
Vedic astrology.It is an analysis and forecasting system, based on astronomical
data, that allows its practitioners to carefully assess and understand
behavior, to measure the effects of the past, the influence of the present and
the tendency of events to unfold in the future. The fundamentals of Vedic
Astrology were believed by ancient philosophers to have been instituted by
Brahma, the creator. This knowledge was then passed down to various Rishis and
to man. Vedic Astrology, in its current form, is thought to have been written
several thousand years ago by Maharishi Parashara, although, following India's
concepts of repeating time cycles, the work could have even have existed
several thousand years more prior to that in oral form. Parashara's book,
"Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra" is the primer on Vedic Astrology and most
scholars view Parashara today as the father of mainstream Vedic Astrology.
Differnce Between Vedic Astrology and Western
Astrology :
There are many differences between Vedic astrology and Western
astrology, but the main difference is that the Vedic astrologers use the
Sidereal system or fixed zodiac while Western astrologer use the Tropical
system or moving zodiac. Another important difference is that Western astrology
mostly deals with one's psychological patterns and personality while Vedic
astrology deals with more of practical matters and one's karmic patterns.The
Nine Grahas (Planets) and Rashis (Zodiacs) of Vedic Astrology
The Nine Grahas or Planets used in Vedic astrology
are:
| Common Name |
Sanskrit Name |
| Sun |
Ravi or Surya |
| Moon` |
Candra |
| Mars |
Mangala
|
| Mercury |
Budha |
| Jupiter |
Guru |
| Venus |
Shukra |
| Saturn |
Shani |
| Rahu |
Rahu |
| Ketu |
Ketu |
The Zodiac is made up of 12 different sun
signs. Your date of birth determines which one you are.
|
Sign Name |
Sanskrit Name |
Symbol
|
Planet |
Number
|
Element |
 |
Aries
|
Mesha |
The Ram |
Mars |
1
|
Fire |
 |
Taurus
|
Vrishabha |
|
Venus |
2
|
Earth |
 |
Gemini
|
Mithuna |
The Twins |
Mercury |
3
|
Air |
 |
Cancer
|
Kataka |
The Crab |
Moon< |
4
|
Water |
 |
Leo
|
Singha |
The Lion |
Sun |
5
|
Fire |
 |
Virgo
|
Kany |
The Virgin |
Mercury |
6
|
Earth |
 |
Libra
|
Tula |
The Scales |
Venus |
7
|
Air |
 |
Scorpio
|
Vrishchika |
The Scorpion |
Pluto |
8
|
Water |
 |
Sagittarius |
Dhanus |
The Archer |
Jupiter |
9
|
Fire |
 |
Capricorn
|
Makara |
The Goat |
Saturn |
10
|
Earth |
 |
Aquarius
|
Kumbha |
The water Carrier |
Uranus |
11
|
Air |
 |
Pisces |
Meena |
The Fishes |
Neptune |
12
|
Water |
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