Jupiter Transits to Taurus
Sidereal Jupiter (Vedic Jupiter) has transited into Taurus (Vrushab Raas). It will remain in Taurus for about a year. The unique combination of a Venusian sign combined with a traditionalist and old planet like Jupiter will create some unique situations for all the moon signs. If you are not sure of your Vedic moon sign,…
Nakshatra : Everlasting Ones
Introduction The literal word “Nakshatra” means “The one who cannot be destroyed”. Ancient Indians had long observed the movement of planets, planets dimmed and brightened with their cycles around the sun. They are the players of Vedic Astrology. But as important are the players, one cannot mistake the importance of the canvas itself. The underlying…
Ayanāṃśa : Difference between western and Vedic astrology
Introduction One of the most common question that is asked of a Vedic astrologer is about the difference between current western astrology (Also called “Tropical astrology”) and Vedic astrology. This blog post is going to be an exposition on the differences. There is a little history (As always), a little mathematics and a lot of…
Jyotish, the light of Vedic astrology Part 2
Part 1 Golden Age For five hundred years after Yavanjatakam, we see a plethora of informative astronomical, mathematical and astrological texts. This was the golden age of not only Vedic astrology but for the sciences of astronomy and astrophysics. Below are some of the major people and books that contributed a big deal to this…
Jyotish, the light of Vedic astrology: Part 1
Ever since the advent of consciousness, mankind has had an innate inquisitiveness about them. The desire to understand why things are happening and to control their future occurrences is as old as history itself. The power to look into the future and divine that-which-hasn’t-happened is an ability that many civilizations in history have tried to…
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