Jyotish. Vedic astrology
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What is Vedic Astrology?
This is the oldest knowledge of the Vedas, which is deeply rooted in the ancient culture of India. All Indian culture, their traditions and customs, are based on the knowledge of the Vedas - the scriptures. The word "Veda" in translation from Sanskrit means initial knowledge. The Vedic teachings are primordial knowledge that proclaims the Absolute Truth, above which there is nothing. Vedas are not creation human wisdom... This knowledge is infallible because it descends through the perfect disciplic succession of spiritual masters, beginning with the Supreme Soul.For Hindus, Astrology is one of the sacred sciences or shastras, one of the additions to the Vedas. Astrology is as old as the Vedas, which are described as "apaurusheya" or eternal and manifest at the beginning of each cycle of creation. Some say that the Vedas mention the science of astronomy, not predictive astrology. But nevertheless, the predictive part of astrology is as scientific as mathematics, since astrology is primarily based on mathematics.
Subsequently, we will be able to see this and understand how closely they are closely related. All the authors of the dharma shastras - Vyasadeva, Valmiki, Kalidasa, and other poets and seers, nurtured and developed this science of astrology, which is one of the stones that support Indian Culture. And if you are related to this culture, you should definitely pay your respect to this science.
Vedic astrology is an extremely deeply developed system, original and distinctive. She has at her disposal thousands of combinations, explored by people of the highest spiritual and intellectual level, touching upon all issues of worldly and spiritual existence. They have been preserved for centuries in the form of short aphorisms (formulas), or sutras, which are keys and are intended to be memorized. Maximum thoughts are concentrated in a few words, which leads to misunderstanding by the uninitiated. true meaning... Moreover, tradition claims that even today the secrets of astrology should be passed on to only a few worthy and reliable students who are able to use this science for the benefit of people. One of the names of Vedic Astrology in the ancient Sanskrit language is "jyotish", or that which brings light that destroys ignorance and suffering.
The law of karma is based on causal relationships that manifest themselves not only on the physical, but also on the mental and spiritual planes. V physical phenomena the cause-effect relation can be easily demonstrated, but this does not apply to the law of karma, where the effect of an action cannot be analyzed on the physical plane. The law of karma operates through a series of rebirths. Man must suffer the consequences of his actions until he learns to regulate his actions with true knowledge and wisdom.
Astrology and karma are thus closely related. The horoscope reveals to us the consequences of actions that we do not remember in this life, and which cannot be recognized in this birth. The result of these unknown actions is fate or adrishta.
According to Hindu beliefs, with the death of a person, his soul, or Vital energy- atma, enclosed in a linga sharira, or a thin shell and possessing the amount of good or bad karma this person, after a while goes to another plane, throwing off the gross body, as a person removes old clothes and puts on a new one.
The new birth of a person will take place in a physical body, which corresponds to the actions he performed in his previous life. The process of death and birth continues until moksha or final liberation is achieved. Karma is the result of our actions, and our actions are generated by our thoughts, and, therefore, a person creates his own karma, which is a product of his thinking.
The theory of karma is the only scientific explanation for the existence of differences in physical, mental and even economic condition. different people if, of course, we do not admit the possibility of the domination of blind chance.
There are three types of karma: karma sanchita (accumulative) is that which is in a latent state, like seeds in a granary, waiting to be realized in future lives; karma prarabdha (operational) - that which received an impulse for development in real life; and karma agami is what is created in a given life.
In real life we are under the influence of pararabdha karma. In other words, the horoscope indicates that part past life which is destiny in this life. Therefore, astrological predictions are the essence of nature's tendencies in their completeness or manifestation, and we can strengthen or weaken their effect in the desired direction, using the appropriate means prescribed in the ancient astrological books.
Varahamihira says that astrology is like a lamp that throws light on the dark corners of the future, makes visible the results and consequences of karma gained in previous lives.
Thus, in this life, one is reaping the bitter or sweet fruits of his past karma. What role do the planets play in this? Do they point blindly and mechanically to the course of human destiny, or is there some kind of active influence on their part? When a person loses a son, then he suffers because of his karma, which may be related to the fact that he brought someone similar misfortune in his previous birth, and not because Mars is in the 5th house of his horoscope. The timing of the event is also consistent with the planetary periods in a person's life.
In ancient texts, after describing various planets, their sizes, distances, etc., the word "tanniyamaha" is used, meaning the existence of an active mental or astral component that acts in addition to the physical mass of the planet. Our life consists of a constant struggle between fate (vidhi) and free will (icchashakti), and at each moment of time the resultant of these forces determines the actions of a person.
The willpower of an ordinary person is not great. Thus, the events of his life will largely correspond to the forecast given by his horoscope. For a person who has reached a high spiritual development, deviations are possible even though the general pattern indicated in the horoscope remains the same. In this world of relativity, neither fate nor free will can prevail. Therefore, a person is endowed with a certain conditional freedom.
The Vedic system of astrology differs from the Western system, this is expressed in the difference between the mobile and the stationary, or the true zodiac. In Vedic Astrology, the stellar or sidereal zodiac is used. The sidereal system relies on the fixed signs of the zodiac, while the European system uses the tropical zodiac, using the projection of the sign relative to the tropics of the earth. Due to the precession of the equinox points, the projection of the sign changes all the time, and the zodiac, which uses tropical astrology, is called mobile. The difference between a moving and a stationary zodiac, expressed in degrees, is called "ayanamsha". There are various astrological schools, and many have different meanings ayanamsha, but in our tutorial we will use the most popular ayanamsha, Lahiri.
Table with the meanings of Ainamsha
1900 - 22 ° 27'55 "1934 - 22 ° 56'18" 1968 - 23 ° 24'29 "
1901 - 22 ° 28'43 "1935 - 22 ° 57'11" 1969 - 23 ° 25'25 "
1902 - 22 ° 29'30 "1936 - 22 ° 58'04" 1970 - 23 ° 26'21 "
1903 - 22 ° 30 '15 "1937 - 22 ° 58 '55" 1971 - 23 ° 27 '17 "
1904 - 22 ° 30'59 "1938 - 22 ° 59'44" 1972 - 23 ° 28'11 "
1905 - 22 ° 31'44 "1939 - 23 ° 00'30" 1973 - 23 ° 29'04 "
1906 - 22 ° 32'29 "1940 - 23 ° 01'16" 1974 - 23 ° 29'55 "
1907 - 22 ° 33'15 "1941 - 23 ° 02'01" 1975 - 23 ° 30'44 "
1908 - 22 ° 34'03 "1942 - 23 ° 02'45" 1976 - 23 ° 31'32 "
1909 - 22 ° 34'53 "1943 - 23 ° 03'30" 1977 - 23 ° 32'17 "
1910 - 22 ° 35'45 "1944 - 23 ° 04'16" 1978 - 23 ° 33'02 "
1911 - 22 ° 36'39 "1945 - 22 ° 05'04" 1979 - 23 ° 33'47 "
1912 - 22 ° 37'33 "1946 - 23 ° 05'53" 1980 - 23 ° 34'31 "
1913 - 22 ° 38'29 "1947 - 23 ° 06'44" 1981 - 23 ° 35'17 "
1914 - 22 ° 39'25 "1948 - 23 ° 07'38" 1982 - 23 ° 36'04 "
1915 - 22 ° 40'21 "1949 - 23 ° 08'32" 1983 - 23 ° 36'53 "
1916 - 22 ° 41'15 "1950 - 23 ° 09'27" 1984 - 23 ° 37'44 "
1917 - 22 ° 42'08 "1951 - 23 ° 10'23" 1985 - 23 ° 38'37 "
1918 - 22 ° 43'00 "1952 - 23 ° 11'20" 1986 - 23 ° 39'31 "
1919 - 22 ° 43'49 "1953 - 23 ° 12'14" 1987 - 23 ° 40'27 "
1920 - 22 ° 44'37 "1954 - 23 ° 13'08" 1988 - 23 ° 41'22 "
1921 - 22 ° 45'23 "1955 - 23 ° 14'00" 1989 - 23 ° 42'18 "
1922 - 22 ° 46'08 "1956 - 23 ° 14'50" 1990 - 23 ° 43'14 "
1923 - 22 ° 46'52 "1957 - 23 ° 15'38" 1991 - 23 ° 44'07 "
1924 - 22 ° 47'37 "1958 - 23 ° 16'24" 1992 - 23 ° 44'59 "
1925 - 22 ° 48'23 "1959 - 23 ° 17'09" 1993 - 23 ° 45'50 "
1926 - 22 ° 49'09 "1960 - 23 ° 17'54" 1994 - 23 ° 46'39 "
1927 - 22 ° 49'58 "1961 - 23 ° 18'38" 1995 - 23 ° 47'25 "
1928 - 22 ° 50'48 "1962 - 23 ° 19'23" 1996 - 23 ° 48'10 "
1929 - 22 ° 51'42 "1963 - 23 ° 20'10" 1997 - 23 ° 48'55 "
1930 - 22 ° 52'35 "1964 - 23 ° 20'58" 1998 - 23 ° 49'40 "
1931 - 22 ° 53'30 "1965 - 23 ° 21'48" 1999 - 23 ° 50'24 "
1932 - 22 ° 54'26 "1966 - 23 ° 22'40" 2000 - 23 ° 51'11 "
1933 - 22 ° 55'23 "1967 - 23 ° 23'34"
The next difference lies in the use of the dasa system - planetary periods and sub-periods, which enables Vedic astrologers to make accurate predictions (up to minutes!). V Vedic tradition this system is unique - detailed and complete. And another important point that is practically absent in Western astrology is the upaya system, or antidotes, which allows you to reduce the negative impact of planetary influences.
Vedic Astrology with its philosophical, astrological and religious traditions is based on the key concepts of Vedic knowledge, it is original, and when interpreting the horoscope, not just individual factors are taken into account, but the whole complex of planetary interactions, showing the type of karma, types of relationships, etc.
When studying Vedic Astrology, one very important observation should be taken into account, Vedic astrology uses almost all the same symbols and combinations as modern Western astrology, i.e. planets, stars and their relationships, but are often interpreted in a completely different way. Hence the rule arises: you should never mix these two methods in the process of work, in no case should you transfer the interpretation and rules of one system to another. Only the results of calculations and analysis should be combined and synthesized, carried out in isolation for two different systems... Otherwise, it will turn out that such astrology will not work at all!
In Vedic astrology crucial role Luna plays. It is believed to be in control of the mind. Vedic astrology gives great value mind, since it is through it that effective contact with the outside world is carried out. At the same time, the "I" or ego ruled by the Sun is also considered an active principle. When the "I", or atma, comes into contact with the mind, or manas, then the consequence of this contact manifests itself through the human senses. The senses, in turn, come into contact with the objects that make up external reality. The result of this contact is the knowledge of the world around us. It is the position of the Moon in the horoscope in relation to the position of the Sun and some points of the lunar houses that provides a clue to the patterns of an individual's behavior.
For example, the Moon and the Sun, in constellation with nodes and with certain mutual arrangements, have a destructive effect on the mental abilities of a person. The moon is the core a large number specific combinations, called chandra yoga, which describe different variations in the status, position and destiny of a person. The forms of their manifestation, in turn, depend on the specific nature of various lunisolar constants, such as tithi or lunar day; nakshatras or lunar sites; yoga and karana or half a lunar day. In both natal and predictive astrology, the moon plays a vital role.
Many of these time-tested astrological rules are given in the form of universal formulas that provide ample scope for variation in accordance with modern religious, social and cultural conditions.
The location of the Sun, Moon and Mercury is also extremely important. In Vedic astrology, a number of formulas have been developed that include these three celestial bodies, which make it possible to assess the factors affecting the mind, character and destiny of a person.
Hello dear visitors to the site and its regular readers! Today I would like to tell you that Jyotish Vedic astrology can be quite dangerous in our time. The initial stage of studying the Vedic astrology jyotish, can lead to undesirable consequences, possibly even serious consequences. I would like to save you from rash decisions and practices (upay).
Using the example of one case, I will try to explain how upayas and basic knowledge in Vedic astrology can be dangerous. For example, a person has begun the period of Mars, we begin to remember all kinds of upayas for him, of course for good purposes, in order to protect ourselves and our destiny from severe obstacles, diseases or something else personal. So? The goal is good and it would seem that the means (upayi) are also good, what's the catch? And there is a catch, it lies in the fact that novice astrologers or simply lovers of astrology and esotericism begin to rely on the information that is now abundant in modern publics in in social networks, pages dedicated to astrology, etc. (even those like my site). And now a person, having read upai for Mars, begins to strengthen it, i.e. does yoga, wears red clothes on Tuesdays, God forbid he gets precious stone Mars and begins to wear it (while not picking up the right muhurta for this), and much more begins to do in order to strengthen Mars. There comes the period of Mars or it is under the period (or it is already underway), and then a complete mess begins in his life, the person wonders, but why, do I fulfill so many conditions, asceticism, etc.? Why does everything happen the other way around and illnesses prevail, divorce, abuse and other "delights" come into my fate and nothing softens, because upayas should help soften karma?
If you dig deeper, it turns out that Mars in the chart of this person was already strong enough in many respects, but at the same time he is the ruler of unfavorable houses, for example, the 6th and 11th. While strengthening the strong and evil Mars (as in the Gemini lagna), a person during his period and under the period will receive something like an increase in income, but also an increase in diseases, litigation, and overcoming difficulties! There will hardly be any joy from income, and in general the joy from life to which we, in fact, strive when performing upai, everything happens exactly the opposite. This applies not only to the Mars period, but also to other planetary periods, this is a universal rule.
Of course, it is easier to contact an astrologer and discuss with him your current period, what you are doing wrong and how you can reduce the adverse effect (earn mercy). But if you are really lazy and feel sorry for money, but at the same time you have some basic knowledge in Vedic astrology and your astrological program is configured in the correct way, or you once turned to a Vedic astrologer and you have preserved your natal chart, you can look at at least what houses the planet is ruled by the owner of the coming period and if the trine does not appear there in any way (1,5,9 houses) and plus, according to Shad bala, this planet is strong, then it is clearly not worth strengthening this planet.
In edicheskaya astrology, or Jyotish, is the traditional astrology of India, which originated earlier than 3000 BC. e. It is based on the scriptures - the Vedas, the oldest sources of wisdom. Vedic astrology, like the science of yoga, was discovered through the insight of the great sages of the Rishis who lived in the Satya Yuga, the era of light and truth. They were called the Seven Sages and were identified with the stars of the Big Dipper dipper and with the Pleiades. Rishis expressed Vedic knowledge in the language of mantras, sound-seeds that reproduce the vibrations of the cosmos, the main of which is the sound of Om. The greatest of the rishis was the sage Vasishtha, whose grandson, Parasara Shakti, received knowledge of Jyotish in his meditation. The truths passed down by word of mouth were eventually written down, as a result of which the Brihat-Parasara-Hora Shastra appeared, which today remains the main book of Vedic astrologers.
According to Vedic seers, all processes on Earth are controlled by the great cosmic forces generated by the stars. They transmit the energy of the cosmic mind - the mysterious source of all that exists. Our physical bodies and elements of our life are created from the same material as the stars, our "parents". Thus, cosmic forces exert their influence on us. The planets in Jyotish are not just faceless giant balls, but quite specific personalities of the gods, or avatars with their own character. “Just as a person's personality is enclosed in his physical shell, so the material bodies of the planets serve as a receptacle for 9 deities - the Great Invaders” (R. Freedom). Realizing this, we do not just bow our heads to fate, but try to build personal relationships with each of these gods, who capture our consciousness and thus create karma. The planets, or grahas, like the universal clock, show us our karmic tasks... Ignoring the actions of these great forces, we are like fish, unable to see the ocean.
Astrology in modern world is not perceived as a spiritual science, but rather is used as applied knowledge that helps to stay afloat among the turbulent streams of the river of life. However, if we turn to the origins, we will find out that there is a higher form of astrology, which is designed to be part of yoga - the science of the spirit. The goal of such astrology is to get out of the influence of the planets - to achieve Moksha. Refined perception is able to raise astrology to the science of the causal level and, thus, to open the veil of secrets of our previous and future incarnations, as well as to clarify the true goal once set by our soul.
Jyotish literally translates as the Light of God, and Jyotish is the one who carries this light. A good astrologer instills a sprout of hope in people, directs them to spiritual path, and also reminds that everything in this world is temporary.
There is a legend according to which Shiva, having heard that the sage Bhrigu, who is able to see everything in his meditation, lived in the world, came to him and asked him to tell what his wife Parvati was doing now. Bhrigu Muni entered meditation and saw naked Parvati taking bath. Arriving home, Shiva told Parvati about everything, to which she became angry and cursed Bhriga and all the seers (including astrologers) so that from now on all their predictions were only half true. In this regard, truthful predictions can only be given by a person who leads a pious, spiritual life, a connection with higher powers whom she would protect from the curse of Parvati. To become a conductor of Divine Light, it is necessary to maintain purity at all levels: physical, mental and spiritual.
The astrological chart reflects the manifestation of our subconsciousness in the current incarnation. That is, looking at the natal chart, the astrologer sees those seals on our mental and physical bodies that we brought from past incarnations - samskaras. Gathering together, samskaras develop into desires (vasanas), and vasanas cause fluctuations in the mind, that is, vritis, which, in turn, form a worldview and create new karma.
There are 4 types of karma:
- sanchita karma - the sum of all past activities;
- prarabdha karma - karma for a given life (ripe karma);
- kriyamana karma - the totality of one's current activities;
- agama karma is the karma of the future.
Also, according to the Yoga Sutras, there are 4 outcomes of karma: mixing, transferring, burning and falling asleep. Samskaras can be compared to film, which requires a specific environment in order to manifest on three levels: physical, energetic (mental) and causal. Thus, a person who has embarked on the spiritual path can avoid the arrival of any karma in this life, if the circumstances for its implementation are not suitable.
The location of the heavenly bodies in the birth chart indicates what a person should work on in this incarnation (prarabdha karma), and is an indicator of the evolution of our inner essence in its journey from life to life. Thus, the planets can both raise us up and pull us down, depending on the level of our understanding of the energetic laws of the cosmos. The more narrowed our consciousness is, the harder karma will be transferred. However, you should not take the position of the planets as a sentence, but rather use your map as a gateway leading to space life... After all, our consciousness is in prison physical body and this conditioned world, and realizing the influence of the planets, a person can go beyond conditioning and gain freedom. The purpose of Vedic astrology is not to instill in us a feeling of dependence on external forces, but to help us unlock the potential of our soul.
Mars is ruled by the god Mangala, who is responsible for heroism, courage, physical strength, fortitude and military prowess. Weak Mars manifests itself in the desire to use brute force, carelessness, and licentiousness. Yoga, ahimsa, celibacy, and the practice of sanity improve the relationship with Mars.
Venusian energy makes us receptive to all beauty, soft, creative and happy in the family. The deity ruling Venus, Shukra, was a great yoga teacher who took a vow of abstinence, a mentor of the gods and demons. Venus also personifies the energy of the goddess of fortune Lakshmi, so the harmony of this planet is especially important for women to learn such qualities as kindness, compassion and forgiveness. Weak Venus makes a person constantly unhappy, brings anxiety in love and incontinence in pleasures. To harmonize Venus, it is recommended to engage in creativity, maintain marital fidelity, cultivate modesty, kindness and forgiveness.
Buddha, the ruler of Mercury, is responsible for the mind and intellect. With a harmonious relationship with Mercury, a person learns easily, his perception of the world around him is not distorted. Weak Mercury makes a person cunning and cunning, prone to lies, frivolous and superficial. Buddha patronizes those who study scriptures, fasts on Wednesdays and has a blissful sense of humor.
Jupiter is the most auspicious planet of all. She is ruled by the deity Brihaspati, or Guru, whose patronage gives us the opportunity to follow the spiritual path and teach others. Jupiter personifies universal laws, religion, spiritual practice. Weak Jupiter is expressed in recklessness, a tendency to dispute, empty dreams. To strengthen the relationship with the Guru, it is recommended to fast on Thursdays and devote this day to spiritual practice.
Many are afraid of the onset of the Saturn period, but he, a gloomy limping old man, the god Shani, who was nicknamed lame because of his slowness (one circle of Saturn takes 30 years), punishes only those who have gone astray, and, like a strict parent, returns lost souls to the truth. Weak Saturn is expressed in anger, irritability and discontent with everyone around. To make Shani smile, you need to lead a spiritual life, keep promises, develop humility and respect for elders.
In Kali Yuga, most people go through the Rahu period during their life. Many are afraid of him, because during this period the most intensive study of the karma of the past is taking place. However, the Rahu period contributes to the establishment on the spiritual path, for which he is so loved by yogis. After all, Rahu's task is to destroy illusions about the material world. Suffering can be a blessing and guide a person on the right path. A weak Rahu gives confusion, disappointment, uncertainty, makes a person chase after material pleasures and use intoxicants. Relations with Rahu deteriorate when eating animal meat, and Ketu, which creates obstacles on the way, suffers from eating fish. To improve relations with these grahas, it is recommended to conduct simple life, eat natural vegetarian food and study spiritual science to dispel the fog of illusion. Sincere prayer also helps.
So, the position of the planets in natal chart a person reflects his karma brought from past lives. However, one should not forget that the purpose of these karmic influences is to contribute to the development of our soul and becoming on the path of truth. Where spiritual practice begins, the influence of the planets ends. A sannyasin once told a story about a girl who came to an astrologer. Judging by her natal chart, the girl was no longer supposed to be alive, and she sat in front of him and even smiled. The astrologer began to wonder if she had any holy people in her family, and the girl replied that, indeed, her grandfather was a priest and led a very spiritual life. Thus, his merits were transferred to all people who were karmically associated with him, and softened the karma that they had. An astrologer of mine always repeats: "If everything is good in your life, it means that you are most likely doing something." Something means spiritual practices such as yoga, meditation, chanting, reading spiritual literature, and ongoing spiritual training. The Vedas teach us: in order to be in harmony with the universe, it is necessary to constantly expand spiritually, because real happiness and meaning lies in development.
With gratitude to all teachers of the present, past and future. Ohm!
This article draws on materials from Hart Defau & Robert Svoboda's Introduction to Indian Astrology and David Frawley's Astrology of the Seers.
Jyotish Shastra - Science of Vedic Astrology - based on ancient wisdom- on the Vedas, the most ancient Vedic scriptures. This science studies a wide range of influences of the cosmos - the macrocosm - on each person, on groups and communities of people and on the Earth as a whole. The existing traditions of Vedic Astrology are rooted in the deep past 5-6 thousand years ago. Since then, astrologers have passed on their knowledge and experience from generation to generation. In ancient times, this knowledge was transmitted orally, therefore the first written treatises (in Sanskrit) on Jyotish [Vedic astrology] date back to the 3rd century BC. BC, in particular the text Brihat-Parasara-Hora-Shastra... Then there were many written scientific works according to Jyotish, especially in the 1-2 centuries A.D. e.
Unlike Western astrology, Jyotish [Vedic astrology] is based on real, fixed constellations (signs of the sidereal zodiac). The tropical system used by Western astrology is based on a conditional, movable Zodiac, which is tied to the vernal equinox.
In Jyotish [Vedic Astrology], the main emphasis is on the sidereal constellations (signs of the stationary zodiac), including the "lunar stations", and on the analysis of the location of the planets and their mutual influence on each other. Only when all the parts are put together into a single whole, you can form the only correct idea of the state of affairs. However, for this, it is imperative to understand the laws that govern these very parts. The main concepts of Vedic Astrology are planets, signs and houses.
Grahi- planets
The ancient sages saw the relationship between the movement of the planets and human destinies. Vedic Astrology examines these laws to help us anticipate life changes and comprehend their meaning. The planet in Jyotish is correct to call ‘Graha’.
Each of the nine grah- the planets used in Vedic Astrology are described with specific qualities such as strength / weakness, dignity, condition, and so on. The nine grahas [planets] of Vedic Astrology are seven visible planets and two lunar nodes Rahu and Ketu... Vedic astrology analyzes all their movements.
Rashi- Zodiac signs
Zodiac in Vedic Astrology consists of 12 rushi constellations, signs. In contrast to the western one, it is shifted by about 24 degrees; and the sign of the moon is more important than the sign of the sun. Even a rising sign (Ascendant, Lagna) is more important than the sign of the Sun, which for some reason is given all the attention in Western European astrology. The sign (constellation) is correctly called 'Rashi'.
Bhavas- astrological houses
The birth chart (the so-called "horoscope") in Jyotish [Vedic Astrology], as in the West, consists of 12 houses, each of which has its own "sphere of influence."
For example, the first house of the compiled astrological chart determines personality traits, the seventh - relationships in the family and with partners, the 10th - a career, and so on. Astrological houses of birth charts are very similar to the spheres that govern various aspects of our life. Astrologers study the movements of the planets in these houses in order to determine their influence on human life. Astrological house should be called in Jyotish ‘Bhava’.
Transits
While our birth charts are static, the planets and constellations are in constant motion. The study of transits - the current positions of the planets - is one of the main methods of Jyotish [Vedic astrology]. Transit maps help us prevent dangers in the present and gain knowledge of the future.
Thus, anticipating the danger, it can and should be avoided. Vedic Astrology is designed to help us overcome the "surprises" of fate by predicting them. Moreover, one of the remarkable differences of Jyotish is that it provides means of correction, that is, measures to improve events and their consequences.
But generally speaking, Jyotish [Vedic Astrology], unlike Western Astrology, uses transits much less often, and uses periods - periods of planets or periods of signs. The period is called ‘Dasha’.
In addition to dividing the zodiac into 12 parts - 12 signs - Jyotish also uses an additional division of the zodiac into 27 parts - 27 nakshatra(lunar constellations). The moon passes each of the 27 nakshatra in about one day, and the entire zodiac in 27 days. Western astrology talks about characteristic features personality only by the sign in which the Sun is at the moment of birth (what most people call "my zodiac sign"), while
Jyotish defines a person mainly by the nakshatra of the Moon at the time of birth ("birth star") and by the sign of the Moon at the moment of birth ("birth sign"), but also by the Ascendant ("rising sign") and other signs. Usage nakshatra in Vedic astrology, this is also a key and very important difference.
Seven planets - the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn - use both systems, but Jyotish uses two more "planets" ( grahi) along with the first seven planets: this is - Rahu and Ketu- north lunar node and south lunar node. Jyotish does not use the trans-Saturn planets - Uranus, Neptune and Pluto, as well as asteroids and the like.
Both systems use twelve houses ( bhav), but there is an important difference in their calculation: Jyotish considers the top of the house to be its beginning, and Western astrology considers the top of the house to be its middle. As a result, half of the planets are likely to fall into different houses if we compare the cards of the two systems. Moreover, in Jyotish, the birth chart is drawn so that the boundaries of the house coincide with the boundaries of the sign; in Western astrology, the boundaries of signs and houses are different.
Jyotish [Vedic astrology] is distinguished by the presence of a large number of systems of periods - systems dash. Dashi[periods] can be dashami planets ( grah) and dashi signs ( rushi); in the first case, the cyclical influence of the planets on human life is studied and used, in the second case the influence of signs is considered on the basis of a specific birth chart. The most common is Vimshottari Dasha- 120-year cycle of periods of nine planets, their sub-periods and so on, based on nakshatra Moon at the time of birth.
And in dashah planets ( graha-dasah), and in dashah signs ( rashi-dashah) each of the periods is ruled by a certain planet or sign, which activates the potential inherent in the birth chart and brings events in a person's life. In total, more than fifty different Dasha-systems (systems of periods). They allow Jyotish to achieve high precision in predicting the time of events in a person's life. There are no period systems in Western astrology (although Western astrologers say that in the past a so-called fidar was used, the fidar cannot be compared to the period systems in Jyotish). Due to the fact that Jyotish is known for his accuracy in determining the time of events, some think that Vedic astrologers are mediums, but in fact they see events of the past and future based on the logical analysis of the birth chart, application dash, transits and other methods, as well as using practical experience. Some people mistakenly consider Western astrology "spiritual", "spiritualized" because of its psychological approach to counseling, but in fact, Western astrology is simply forced to focus on human psychology ("working out plans") and say a lot of "water" due to the lack of methods for calculating the time of events in a person's life and periods when the potential inherent in the birth chart has manifested or will manifest.
Jyotish and Western astrology use different aspects - "views" - of the planets. In astrology, the term "aspect" means the influence of one planet or sign on another planet or sign; as if one planet "looks" at another and its influence is transmitted to it at a distance. In Jyotish, different planets make different aspects, and in Western astrology, the aspects of all planets are the same. In Jyotish, aspects are asymmetrical (that is, the aspect 90 ° clockwise from the planet is not the same as the aspect 90 ° counterclockwise from the planet), and in Western astrology, all aspects are symmetrical. In Western astrology, there are a large number of aspects, and they are calculated based on the degrees of the planets, in Jyotish there are not so many aspects and they are calculated based on the position of the planet in the house ("a planet in a house looks at all the planets in another house and at the sign of this house") ... In Western astrology, the aspects themselves can be good and bad, in Jyotish, the planets are considered beneficial and unfavorable, but not their aspects. In addition, in Western astrology there are no aspects of signs, and in Jyotish, along with aspects of the planets, there are aspects of signs.
Moreover, the significant and fundamental difference between Vedic and Western astrology is due to their history. The philosophical concept, awareness and use of the Law of Cause and Effect (Law of Action and Result) is absent in Western European astrology. In the 12th century, Western astrology reoriented itself to a psychological direction. Therefore, even a comparison of the history of the development of two systems of astrology shows that Jyotish and Western astrology are completely different, and not only in the methods of calculations or the use of planets and signs.
Jyotish [Vedic astrology] has passed the test of time, has retained its integrity and accuracy and continues to benefit people. Like Yoga, Ayurveda, Sthapatya Vedaand other Vedic sciences, Jyotish is a part of the most valuable heritage of mankind, knowledge that has come down to us from the ancient sages. Till modern science seeks Unity in the form of the material Theory of the Unified Field, which many scientists define as a field of consciousness, Jyotish already shows how this Unified Field works throughout the course of time and how it is connected with the destiny and destiny of man.
Maharishi Vedic Astrology (Maharishi Jyotish) is a science of transformations and a technology of predictions. This is a science that explains how, under the influence of certain laws of nature, a consistent development of human life occurs, starting from the moment of birth. Maharishi Jyotish contains mathematically accurate knowledge of the cycles of time on which all changes and transformations are based.
As a technology of predictions, Maharishi Jyotish sheds light on the entire range of the past, present and future and gives an understanding of any future trends in a person's life, both favorable and unfavorable. In addition, this practical program allows, according to the Vedic principle of invincibility, "to prevent danger that has not yet come" and to make the most of the favorable periods of life.
Maharishi Jyotish reveals the relationship between the life of an individual and the life of the cosmos, revitalizing their common basis in human consciousness, and gives knowledge about the entire range of life. Practical use this science covers all aspects of life and the individual, and society as a whole.
According to this traditional knowledge, the prediction of future events is possible because the life of an individual is governed by the same exact and consistent laws of nature that are responsible for the evolution of the entire universe. Knowing any point within a certain sequence, for example, the time and place of birth, a specialist can calculate the course of previous and subsequent events. Thus, Maharishi Vedic Astrology allows us to comprehend and predict trends in all areas of life, such as health, relationships with people, material well-being, education, career and family life.
A special feature of Maharishi Vedic Astrology is the Maharishi Yagya program, which aims to prevent problems and maintain good luck. Maharishi Yagyas are special Vedic procedures that help correct any unwanted tendencies or avoid them before they appear. This program is especially necessary for those who are responsible for other people - parents, teachers, leaders - because the fate of other people depends on their decisions.
