Hindu/Vedic Astrology- An Ancient Science
Vedic Astrology is
considered to be one of the oldest, most accurate and
consistent form of astrology all over the world. It is
a natural cosmic science based on real astronomy. In Nepal
where Astrology is taken very seriously, it is one of
the most important gifts to the Vedic culture. Vedic Astrology
is generally regarded to be very predictive in nature
and hence, it can help you to face the future in a better
way, evading any misfortunes or obstacles that might be
laid down in your path to success.
The ancient Vedas which are said to be the
oldest religious literature available has references to
this science. "Jyothisha or Astrology" is one
of the limbs of the "Vedas" which date back
to 1500 B.C.. Hindus were the original masters who had
the thorough knowledge of astronomy and many rituals and
religious rites were related to the position of planets
and their motions.
Long before Kepler, Copernicus, Brahe,
Galilio and other galaxy of astronomers were born, the
Hindu sages had already gained much knowledge on the stellar
or planetary universe.
Vedic
Astrology - Branches
Vedic Astrology has been divided
into three main branches of study.
1. Siddanta
2. Samhita
3. Hora
Siddantas are those who devote to astronomical
study of celestial bodies Samhitas deal with mundane astrology,
earth quakes, floods, volcanic eruptions, rainfall, weather
conditions economic conditions and effects of sunspots.The
next and the very important branch is the Phalitha Jyothisha
branch which concentrates on the system of predictions.
And this branch has six sub-divisions, namely, Jathaka,
Gola, Prasna, Nimitta, Muhurta and Ganitha.
Apart from these 
schools
of planetary interpretations, we have what we can call
as Nadi system which gives pen pictures of life and destiny
patterns of people born at 12,24,48 seconds intervals.
These have been written on palm leaves. Only very few
experts can read and understand these, but the results
and predictions are found to be amazingly accurate.
Vedic Astrology - In a nut-shell
The Vedic astrology study consists of 27
constellations, in 12 lunar mansions. The movements of
two luminaries Sun and Moon, five major planets (Mars,
Jupiter, Saturn, Venus and Mercury) and the two nodal
points of the Moon i.e., Rahu and Ketu are considered
and their positions are marked. The extra Saturnine planets
like Pluto, Neptune and Uranus are not recognised by the
Vedic Astrology Above all, Moon is taken as very important
planet for predictions though it is satellite of earth.
The Moon, at the time of birth is found in a particular
position or in a particular star and it will be taken
as the star of the person born. This star will be used
for finding out the major and sub-periods of the person
in his life.
Vedic Astrology - Utility
To predict the future events.
To match the birth-charts of the couple at the time of
marriage for a successful married life.
To provide a Life reading containing issues of a person's
personal life.
To find out the Muhurath (best time) to start any auspicious
ceremony.
To determine which stars are affecting one's life.
To provide a remedy for your problems.
To determine the right Gemstone to be used to become successful
in life.
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