A Wisdom Archive on Hindu Astrology

The year 2005 comes under the banner of 'Spirituality' and is ruled by the strongest God Force represented by number 7.
 
In Western Astrology, this number is associated with the watery planet Neptune and in Hindu Astrology it swings to the moods of the half-planet Ketu.
 
It is said that during our time, which is in 'kaliyug' (the era of darkness), Rahu, Ketu and Saturn have become more powerful and active than other planets and exert maximum influence on mankind and the earth as a whole.
 

 
(See also: Spiritual Awakening, Indian Festivals, Spiritual Guidance, God and Religion, Peace on Earth, Peace of Mind, Love and Happiness, Life and Beyond, Body Mind and Soul )

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Jyotisha (jyotiṣa, in Hindi Jyotish) is the Hindu system of astrology, one of the six disciplines of Vedanga. The Sanskrit word derives from jyótis which means "light, brightness", but in the plural also "the heavenly bodies, planets and stars". Jyotisha t ... Including:

• Jyotisha - Foundations
• Jyotisha - Hindu and Western astrologies
• Jyotisha - Fundamentals of Jyotisha
• Jyotisha - Partial Bibliography
• Jyotisha - See Also

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The word Hasta may refer to one of the following: A Latin word meaning spear. A Sanskrit word meaning hand. A Lunar mansion of Hindu Astrology. An Italian city currently known as Asti. Other related archivesAsti, Hindu, Italian, Latin, Lunar mansion, Sanskrit, spear

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Vedic may refer to: Hindu scriptures: The Vedas, the oldest preserved Indo-Aryan texts Vedic Sanskrit, their language Vedic religion Vedic civilization Hindu culture: Vedic astrology the Ayurveda (Vedic medicine) Maharishi Mahesh Yogi: Vedic science Maharishi Vedic Medicine

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The most easily referred to difference between the two lies in the method of measurement of the Zodiac. Vedic astrology uses primarily the sidereal zodiac (in which stars are considered to be the fixed background against which the motion of the planets is measured), whereas most Western astrology uses the tropical zodiac (the motion of the planets is measured against the position of the Sun on the Spring equinox). Of course, the ancient rishis were aware of the tropical, season-based cycles of northern and southern declination paths of the S ...

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Jyotisha's many lineages or paramparas emphasize that its study is a sadhana or technique of mental and existential development. In modern times it is a chief source of reference for many Hindus and other spiritual practitioners with common ties globally. In addition to sustaining its own lore, commentary and debates on the dilemmas of fate and free will and the philosophy of karma, jyotish maintains a virtual materia medica of remedies for difficulties found in horoscopes. Vedic astrologers will frequently prescribe special stones, o ...

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In Astrology the lunar mansions are a division of the Ecliptic similar to the Zodiac. The mansion associated with a given date corresponds to a portion of the constellation which the Moon is passing through at that time. There are 28 lunar mansions. In Hindu Astrology, the lunar mansions are called nakshatra. There are 27 Nakshatras, covering 13°20’ of the ecliptic each. Each nakshatra is divided in quarters or padas of 3°20’. A list of nakshatra-s and their corresponding moder ...

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Jyotish is based on what Western astrologers call the whole house system and recognizes nine grahas (heavenly bodies or "planets"): They also recognize twelve zodiac signs, or Rashis: One's Ascendant, or lagna, the rashi which is rising on the eastern horizon at the time of one's birth, is the most influential and important one. Of lesser importance but still some impact is the Janma Rashi ...

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Sage Parashara was father of Vyasa. He was grandson of Sage Vasishta and son of Sage Shakti. He has written a book on hindu astrology which is said to be the single most important one in the said field. Other related archivesShakti, Vasishta, Vyasa

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In India ,especially in Hindu Mythology he is known as Guru or Brihaspati.He is considered as the teacher and counsellor of the rulers of heaven,the Devas.He is regarded as the son of Angiras and considered as the most Intelligent and Knowledgable Person by Hindus. He also plays an important role in Hindu Astrology. ...

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Vishu (വിഷൂ) is a festival held in the state of Kerala (and adjoining areas of Tamil Nadu) in India around the first day in the Malayalam month of Medam (March – April). This occasion signifies the Sun's transit to the zodiac Mesha Mesha Raasi as per Indian astrological calculations. This day is celebrated in almost all places in India by the Hindus albeit by different names. In Bihar this day is called Bihu, in ...

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Astrologically, Aldebaran is a fortunate star, portending riches and honor. This star, named "Tascheter" by the Persians, is one of the four "royal stars" of the Persians from around 3000 BC. These stars were chosen in such way that they were approximately 6 hours apart in right ascension. To each of these stars was assigned to a season, Aldebaran was prominent in the sky of March and as such, it was associated with the vernal equinox. In Hindu astronomy, Aldebaran corresponds to the Rohini Nakshatra. To medieval astrologers it was one of fifteen Behenian stars ...

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