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. The entire Indian culture, their traditions and customs, are based on the knowledge of the Vedas - sacred scriptures. The word "Veda" in Sanskrit means original knowledge. The teachings of the Vedas are the primordial knowledge that proclaims the Absolute Truth, beyond which there is nothing. The Vedas are not a creation human wisdom. This knowledge is infallible because it descends through a 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 and not predictive astrology. But nevertheless, the predictive part of astrology is just 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 interconnected. All the authors of the dharma shastras - Vyasadeva, Valmiki, Kalidasa, and other poets and seers, cherished and developed this science of astrology, which is one of the stones supporting Indian Culture. And if you are related to this culture, you must pay your respect to this science.
Vedic astrology is an extremely deeply developed system, original and original. She has thousands of combinations at her disposal, explored by people of the highest spiritual and intellectual level, affecting 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 for memorization. The maximum of thought is concentrated in a few words, which leads to misunderstanding by the uninitiated. true meaning. Moreover, tradition maintains 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 cause-and-effect relationships that manifest themselves not only on the physical, but also on the mental and spiritual planes. V physical phenomena the relation of cause and effect 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 known in this birth. The result of these actions, unknown to us, is destiny or adrishta.
In accordance with Hindu ideas, with the death of a person, his soul, or Vital energy- atma enclosed in a linga sharira or thin sheath and possessing a sum of good or bad karma this person, after some time passes into another plane, shedding the gross body, as a person removes old clothes and put on a new one.
The new birth of a person will take place in a physical body, which corresponds to the deeds committed by him in a 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 himself creates his own karma, which is the 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 unless, of course, we allow the possibility of the dominance of blind chance.
There are three types of karma: sanchita (accumulative) karma 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 to develop in real life; and karma agami - this is what is created in this life.
In the present 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 nature's tendencies in their completeness or manifestation, and we can strengthen or weaken their action in the desired direction, using the appropriate means prescribed in the ancient astrological books.
Varahamihira says that astrology is like a lamp that casts light on the dark corners of the future, making visible the results and consequences of karma accumulated in previous lives.
Thus, in this life one reaps the bitter or sweet fruits of one's past karma. What role do the planets play in this? Do they blindly and mechanically indicate the course of human destiny, or is there some kind of active influence on their part? When a person loses a son, he suffers because of his karma, which may be due 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 time of realization of the event is also consistent with the planetary periods in a person's life.
In ancient texts, after describing the various planets, their sizes, distances, etc., the word "tanniyamaha" is used, meaning the existence of an active mental or astral component, acting in addition to the physical mass of the planet. Our life consists of a constant struggle between fate (vidhi) and free will (ichchhashakti), and at every moment 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 fixed, or true Zodiac. Vedic Astrology uses the sidereal or sidereal zodiac. 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 equinoxes, the projection of the sign changes all the time, and the Zodiac, which uses tropical astrology, is called mobile. The difference between the mobile and the fixed Zodiac, expressed in degrees, is called ayanamsha. There are various astrological schools, and many have various meanings ayanamsha, but in our tutorial we will use the most popular ayanamsha, Lahiri.
Table with ainamsha values
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 is the use of the dasha system - planetary periods and sub-periods, which enables Vedic astrologers to make accurate predictions (down to minutes!). V Vedic tradition this system is unique - detailed and complete. And another important point, which is practically absent in Western astrology, is the system of upaya, or antidotes, which makes it possible to reduce the negative impact of planetary influences.
Vedic Astrology with its philosophical, astrological and religious tradition is based on the key concepts of Vedic knowledge, it is original, and when interpreting a 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 remark 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 interpretations and rules of one system to another. Combine and synthesize should be only the results of calculations and analysis carried out in isolation for two different systems. Otherwise, it will turn out that such astrology will not work at all!
In Vedic astrology essential role Luna plays. She is believed to control 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, the effect of this contact is manifested through the human senses. The sense organs, in turn, come into contact with the objects that make up the 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 gives the key to the patterns of behavior of the individual.
For example, the Moon and the Sun in a constellation with nodes and at 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 of 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 stations; yogas and karanas or half moon days. In both natal and predictive astrology, the Moon plays a crucial role.
Many of these time-tested astrological rules are given in the form of universal formulas, which leave ample room for variation in accordance with modern religious, social and cultural conditions.
The position 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, allowing you to evaluate the factors that affect the mind, character and destiny of a person.
Hello dear site visitors site and its regular readers! Today I would like to talk about the fact that Vedic astrology Jyotish can be quite dangerous in our time. The initial stage of the study of the Vedic astrology jyotish, can lead to undesirable consequences, possibly even serious consequences. I would like to save you from rash decisions and practices (upi).
On the example of one case, I will try to explain how dangerous upayas and basic knowledge in Vedic astrology can be. For example, a person began 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 serious obstacles, illnesses or something else personal. So? The goal is good and it would seem the means (upaya) are also good, what's the catch? But there is a catch, it lies in the fact that novice astrologers or just 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 ones like my site). And now a person, having read upai for Mars, begins to strengthen it, i.e. practices yoga, wears red clothes on Tuesdays, God forbid, acquires gem Mars and begins to wear it (while not choosing the right muhurta for this), and begins to do a lot of other things in order to strengthen Mars. There comes a period of Mars or its sub-period (or it is already underway), and then a complete mess begins in his life, a person is perplexed, but why, I fulfill so many conditions, austerities, etc.? Why does everything happen the other way around and illnesses overcome, divorce, swearing and other “charms” 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 quite strong in many respects, but at the same time he is the ruler of unfavorable houses, for example, the 6th and 11th. Strengthening at the same time strong and evil Mars (as in the Gemini lagna), a person in his period and under the period will receive something like an increase in income, but also an increase in diseases, litigation, overcoming difficulties! There is hardly any joy from income, and indeed the joy from life, which we essentially strive for when doing upai, everything happens exactly the opposite. This applies not only to the period of Mars, 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 completely lazy and feel sorry for the money, but at the same time you have some basic knowledge in Vedic astrology and your astrological program is set up in the right way, or you once turned to a Vedic astrologer and you have saved your natal chart, you can look at least at what houses the planet owner of the coming period rules 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.
Vedic Astrology, or Jyotish, is the traditional astrology of India, which originated earlier than 3000 BC. e. It is based on the sacred scriptures - the Vedas, the oldest sources of wisdom. Vedic astrology, like the science of yoga, was discovered through the insight of the great sages, the rishis, who lived in the Satya Yuga, the era of light and truth. They were called the Seven Wise Men and identified with the stars of the Ursa Major bucket and with the Pleiades. Rishis expressed Vedic knowledge in the language of mantras, seed sounds that reproduce the vibrations of the cosmos, the main of which is the sound of Om. The greatest of the rishis was the sage Vasistha, whose grandson, Parashara Shakti, received in his meditation the knowledge of Jyotish. The truths transmitted by word of mouth were eventually written down, as a result of which the Brihat-Parashara-Hora Shastra appeared, which remains the main book of Vedic astrologers today.
According to the Vedic seers, all processes on Earth are controlled by the great cosmic forces generated by the stars. They broadcast the energy of the cosmic mind - the mysterious source of all things. Our physical bodies and elements of our life are created from the same material as the stars, our "parents". Thus, the 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 that have their own character. “Just as the personality of a person is enclosed in his physical shell, so the material bodies of the planets serve as a receptacle for 9 deities - the Great Invaders” (R. Svoboda). Realizing this, we do not just bow our heads to fate, but we try to build personal relationships with each of these gods that 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 become like fish unable to see the ocean.
Astrology in modern world is not perceived as a spiritual science, but rather is used as an applied knowledge that helps to stay afloat among the turbulent streams of the river of life. However, if we turn to the origins, we find out that there is a higher form of astrology, which is designed to be integral part yoga is the science of the spirit. The purpose of such astrology is to get out of the influence of the planets - the achievement of Moksha. Refined perception is able to elevate astrology to the science of the causal level and, thus, lift the veil of secrets of our previous and future incarnations, as well as clarify the true goal once set by our soul.
Jyotish literally translates as the Light of God, and Jyotish is the one who brings that light. A good astrologer instills in people a sprout of hope, 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 lives in the world, who is able to see everything in his meditation, came to him and asked him to tell what his wife Parvati was doing now. Bhrigu Muni entered into meditation and saw a naked Parvati taking her 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 would be only half true. In this regard, only a person who leads a pious, spiritual life, a connection with higher powers who would protect from the curse of Parvati. To become a conductor of the Divine Light, it is necessary to maintain purity at all levels: physical, mental and spiritual.
The astrological chart displays the manifestation of our subconscious 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 - samskara. Gathering together, samskaras develop into desires (vasanas), and vasanas cause vibrations of the mind, that is, vritis, which, in turn, form the worldview and create new karma.
There are 4 types of karma:
- sanchita karma - the sum of all past deeds;
- prarabdha karma - karma for this life (ripened karma);
- kriyamana karma--the totality of current actions;
- agama karma - 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 a film that requires a certain environment in order to manifest itself 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 elevate us and pull us down, depending on the level of our understanding of the energy laws of the cosmos. The more narrowed our consciousness, the harder it will be to bear karma. However, you should not take the position of the planets as a sentence, but rather use your card as a gate leading to space life. After all, our consciousness is in prison physical body and this conditioned world, and by realizing the influence of the planets, a person can go beyond the limits of conditioning and gain freedom. The goal of Vedic astrology is not to make us feel dependent 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, stamina and military prowess. Weak Mars manifests itself in the desire to use brute force, negligence, licentiousness. Yoga classes, ahimsa, celibacy, the practice of sanity improve relations with Mars.
Venusian energy makes us receptive to everything beautiful, soft, creative and happy in the family. The ruling deity of Venus, Shukra, was a great yoga teacher who took a vow of abstinence, a teacher of gods and demons. Venus also represents the energy of the goddess of prosperity, 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 dissatisfied, brings anxiety in love and intemperance in pleasures. To harmonize Venus, it is recommended to engage in creativity, maintain marital fidelity, cultivate modesty, kindness and forgiveness.
Buddha, ruling 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 treacherous, prone to lies, frivolous and superficial. Buddha patronizes those who study scriptures, fasts on Wednesdays and has a gracious sense of humor.
Jupiter is the most auspicious planet of all. It is ruled by the deity Brihaspati, or Guru, whose patronage enables us to follow the spiritual path and teach others. Jupiter personifies universal laws, religion, spiritual practice. Weak Jupiter is expressed in recklessness, a tendency to argue, empty dreams. To strengthen the relationship with the Guru, it is recommended to fast on Thursdays and dedicate 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, brings lost souls back to the truth. Weak Saturn is expressed in anger, irritability and dissatisfaction with everything around. To make Shani smile, you need to lead a spiritual life, keep promises, develop humility and respect for elders.
In the Kali Yuga, most people go through a period of Rahu during their lives. Many are afraid of him, because during this period there is the most intensive study of the karma of the past. However, the period of Rahu contributes to becoming on the spiritual path, for which he is so loved by yogis. After all, the task of Rahu is to destroy illusions about the material world. Suffering can be a blessing and set a person on the right path. Weak Rahu gives confusion, disappointment, uncertainty, makes a person chase after material pleasures and use intoxicants. Relations with Rahu are worsened by eating animal meat, and Ketu, who creates obstacles on the path, 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 in order to dispel the fog of illusion. Sincere prayer also helps.
So the position of the planets in natal chart of a person reflects his karma brought from past lives. However, do 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 should no longer 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 the people connected with him karmically, and softened the karma that they had. My astrologer friend always repeats: "If everything is fine in your life, then you are most likely doing something." “Something” refers to spiritual practices such as yoga, meditation, mantra chanting, spiritual reading, and continuous spiritual study. The Vedas teach us: in order to be in harmony with the universe, it is necessary to constantly expand spiritually, because true happiness and meaning lies in development.
With gratitude to all the teachers of the present, past and future. Om!
In this article, materials were used from the books of Hart Defaugh & Robert Svoboda "Introduction to Indian Astrology" and David Frawley "Astrology of the Seers".
Jyotish Shastra - The Science of Vedic Astrology - is based on ancient wisdom- the Vedas, the oldest 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, so the first written treatises (in Sanskrit) on Jyotish [Vedic astrology] date back to the 3rd century BC. e., in particular the text Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra. Then there were many written scientific works according to Jyotish, especially in the 1st-2nd centuries AD. 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 conventional, mobile Zodiac, which is tied to the vernal equinox.
In Jyotish [Vedic Astrology] the main emphasis is on the sidereal constellations (signs of the fixed zodiac), including the "lunar stations", and on the analysis of the position of the planets and their mutual influences on each other. Only when all the parts add up to a single whole can one get the only correct idea of the state of affairs. However, for this it is necessary to understand the laws that move 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 changes in life and comprehend their meaning. The correct name for a planet in Jyotish ‘graha’.
Each of the nine grah- The planets used in Vedic Astrology are described by specific qualities such as strength/weakness, dignity, condition and so on. The nine grahas [planets] of Vedic Astrology are the seven visible planets and the two lunar nodes Rahu and Ketu. Vedic astrology analyzes all their movements.
Rashi- Zodiac signs
The Zodiac in Vedic Astrology consists of 12 rashi constellations, signs. Unlike the western one, it is shifted by approximately 24 degrees; and the sign of the Moon is more important than the sign of the Sun. Even the rising sign (Ascendant, Lagna) is more important than the sign of the Sun, which for some reason receives 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 Western Astrology, consists of 12 houses, each of which has its own “sphere of influence”.
For example, the first house of a compiled astrological chart determines personality traits, the seventh - relationships in the family and with partners, the 10th - career, and so on. The astrological houses of the birth chart are very similar to the spheres that govern various aspects of our lives. Astrologers study the movements of the planets in these houses in order to determine their influence on a person's life. The 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 cards help us prevent dangers in the present and gain knowledge of the future.
Thus, by 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 speaks of salient features personality only by the sign in which the Sun is at the time 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 time 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.
The seven planets - Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn - use both systems, but Jyotish uses two more "planets" ( grahi) on a par with the first seven planets: this is - Rahu and Ketu- the north lunar node and the south lunar node. Jyotish does not use transsaturn 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, while Western astrology considers the top of the house to be its middle. As a result, half of the planets will probably fall into different houses when comparing 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] may be dashami planets ( grah) and dashas of signs ( rashi); in the first case, the cyclic influence of 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 birth.
And in dashah planets ( graha-dasah), and in dashah signs ( rashi dashah) each of the periods is controlled 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 reach high precision in predicting the timing of events in a person's life. Period systems are absent in Western astrology (although Western astrologers say that the so-called fidar was used in the past, but fidar cannot compare with the period systems in Jyotish). Due to the fact that Jyotish is known for its accuracy in determining the timing of events, some people think that Vedic astrologers are mediums, but in fact they see past and future events based on the logical analysis of the birth chart, application dash, transits and other methods, as well as using practical experience. Some mistakenly consider Western astrology to be "spiritual", "spiritualized" due to its psychological approach to consultations, but in fact, Western astrology is simply forced to focus on human psychology ("working out plans") and talk a lot of "water" due to lack of methods for calculating the timing of events in a person's life and the periods when the potential inherent in the birth chart has manifested or will manifest itself.
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 not symmetrical (i.e. an aspect 90° clockwise from a planet is not the same as an aspect 90° counterclockwise from a planet), while 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 the 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 beneficent 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 essential 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 (the Law of action and result) is absent in Western European astrology. In the 12th century, Western astrology shifted to a psychological direction. Therefore, even a comparison of the history of the development of the two systems of astrology shows that Jyotish and Western astrology are completely different, and not only in the methods of calculation or the use of planets and signs.
Jyotish [Vedic Astrology] has stood the test of time, retained its integrity and accuracy, and continues to benefit people. Like Yoga, Ayurveda, Sthapatya Vedaand other Vedic sciences, Jyotish is part of the most valuable heritage of mankind, knowledge that has come down to us from the sages of antiquity. Till modern science seeks Unity in the form of the material Theory of the Unified Field, which many scientists define as the 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 the science of transformations and the 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 precise knowledge of the cycles of time on which all change and transformation is based.
As a predictive technology, Maharishi Jyotish sheds light on the full range of past, present and future and gives insight into 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 the 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 the individual and the life of the cosmos, reviving their common basis in human mind, 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 you 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, whose task is to prevent problems and maintain good luck. Maharishi Yagyas are special Vedic procedures that help to correct or avoid any unwanted tendencies 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.
