
Indian Astrology “Jyoti” means light or flame. “Ish” means god
Jyotish means lord of the light or the illumination of the divine “Vidya” means knowledge. Jyotish Vidya is the study of Planets and luminaries (the Sun and Moon).
Jyotish Vidya (Astrology) is for the benefit of humanity from time immemorial to illuminate the Causes of Suffering: Greed, Anger, Delusion & Karma (Past Action) – it reveals the divine mechanism of Karma
Jyotish Vidya is fostered by your commitment and knowledge of Astrology and it is intimately connected to your spiritual development that creates your insight that you develop, the skill to read a chart
The Vedic Astrology system uses 9 “Planets”
Sun (Surya), Moon (Chandra), Mars (Mangala), Mercury (Budha), Jupiter (Brihaspati), Venus (Shukra), Saturn (Shani), Rahu (north node of the moon), and Ketu (south node of the moon)
Tropical Astrology: Used for many purposes, such as hunting, planting and harvesting and other seasonal events, observing the Sun’s passage relative to ones’ physical location has been of vital importance.
Sideral Astrology – Birth Time Astrology: The movement of the Sun and the other planets across the field of stars has been valued, for selecting propitious times for both mundane proceedings and spiritual rituals, for navigation, and for predicting astronomical events.
There are six Limbs to Jyotish
Gola: Astronomical Observations
Ganita: Astrological and Astronomical Calculations
Jataka: Birth (Natal) Astrology
Prashna: Answering questions without a natal chart; Horary Astrology is based on the time a person asks a question: It gives the answer to the question. .
Muhurta: Choosing auspicious beginnings for any endeavor; Electional Astrology
Nimitta: Interpretation of Omens
