30 Interesting Facts About Vedic Astrology
The ancient Indian astrological system known as Vedic astrology, or Jyotish Shastra, has its roots in the Vedas, the holy books of Hinduism. Jyotish means “science of light,” which reflects its emphasis on how stars and planets affect human life from a celestial perspective. In contrast to Western astrology, which focuses mostly on the sun’s position, Vedic astrology gives the moon’s position a lot of weight and charts planetary positions using the sidereal zodiac, which corresponds to fixed constellations. The concept of karma—the idea that our deeds in previous lives affect our current situation—is fundamental to Vedic astrology. Astrologers decipher a person’s janma kundali (birth chart) by examining the positions of celestial bodies at the time of birth in order to learn more about their personality, obstacles in life, and possible future events. This system comprises a number of elements, each of which offers a distinct viewpoint on various facets of [...]