|
ASTROLOGY - VEDIC (SIDEREAL)
Vedic astrology known as sidereal is also
referred to as 'Jyotish' (light or heavenly body, combined
with Lord and ruler). It represents an ancient tradition
originating in India that examines the position of the planets
and how it impacts one's karma and can be used to help better
understand oneself.
Sidereal connects with the astral (the stars)
and Tropical (Western) astrology connects to the Sun and the
Earth perception (seasons).
Sidereal zodiac originated over 3,000 years
ago in ancient India. It notes the celestial positions at the
time of birth to provide insights about a soul's destiny in
this life, including strengths and weaknesses.
Vedic astrology focuses on karma
Karma is a Hindu understanding that your
actions have consequences. Western astrology focuses on
personality traits while Vedic focuses on karma/dharma and
moral duty. Vedic astrology is known as the science of time
and it is rooted in the belief that time is a manifestation of
the divine.
Vedic astrology has its roots in the teachings
of the Vedas which accurately dated cosmic bodies, like the
age of the planets.
Based on the stars
Vedic astrology bases its division of the
zodiac on the position of its twelve constellations whereas
Western astrology uses the vernal (spring) equinox.
Like Western astrology, there are 12 signs,
only the dates are different and more than likely your birth
date falls under a different sign;
 |
Aries: Mesha (April 13-May 14)
|
|
|
Taurus: Vrishabha (May 15-June 14)
|
|
|
Gemini: Mithuna (June 15-July 14) |
|
|
Cancer: Karkata (July 15-August 14) |
|
|
Leo: Simha (August 15-September 15) |
|
|
Virgo: Kanya (September 16-October 15) |
|
|
Libra: Tula (October 16-November 14) |
|
|
Scorpio: Vrishchika (November 15-December
14) |
|
|
Sagittarius: Dhanu (December 15-January
13) |
|
|
Capricorn: Makara (January 14-February
11) |
|
|
Aquarius: Kumbha (February 12-March 12) |
|
|
Pisces: Meena (March 13-April 12) |
Precession of the equinoxes
Due to the precession of the equinoxes,
astrologers adjust their calculations due to ever changing
stellar positions.
|
