About Vedic Astrology
History
Vedic Astrology originates in India and is widely practiced today.
Vedic Astrology is based on Hindu mythology and concepts but it does not require you to be a Hindu. The stories and themes are universal. Vedic Astrology is used for guidance and not fortune telling.
Vedic Astrology:
12 Houses : Areas of Life
12 Zodiac Signs: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces
7 Planets: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Mars, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn
The Points: Ascendent and Rahu/Ketu
27 Nakshatras: Ashwini, Bharani, Kritika, Rohini, Mrigashira, Ardra, Punarvasu, Pushya,Asleysha, Magha, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Vishaka, Anuradha, Jyeshta, Mula, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishta, Shatabhishak, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati
Each planet will reside in a house, sign, and nakshatra and will also aspect other planets. This overlap will interact with the outside world through transits
All areas of life are described in the Vedic charts. Health, Marriage, Property, Spirituality, Material Wealth. The four main aims are described as
Dharma – Life Purpose
Artha- Material and wealth to sustain life
Kama – Desire
Moksha- Spiritual release
The Houses are mapped to the 4 aims of life and each house will be influenced by a sign and planet