About Indian Astrology

Indian astrology is quite different from other cultures and how they are perceived. Astrology is a fascinating subject that hold different values in different parts of the world.

Indian astrology

Disposition of heavenly bodies in the space is a natural phenomenon. The study of movement of those heavenly bodies like Sun' Moon' Planets and Stars and their influence on earth and the lives of the people is Astrology. It differs from one country to another because of the methods adopted in interpretation of this planetary influence. Hence' Astrology has been categorized as Indian' Chinese' European and Western. The Indians believe that Astrology has a tremendous impact on people and their day to day life.

Indian astrology is over 5'000 years old and has its foundation in ancient science. Indian astrology is also known as Jyotisa a word has derived from the Sanskrit jyótis' which means light or heavenly body. The foundation of Jyotisa is from the ancient Indian spiritual traditions.There are set backs' problems and various other difficult times in life due to the influence of planets. At such instances many have recourse to astrology.. They perform different religious ceremonies to alleviate or avoid the pain and sufferings of the people.. In fact' there is a belief among the Hindus that all humans have to face the consequences either good or bad depending on what they do in life. If good is done there is happiness and peace of mind. On the other hand if something bad or evil is done it is imminent that the consequences are sad and fatal..

The practice of Indian astrology has been done for over thousands of years. The history of India shows how influential is astrology on. people. Here' the astrologers play a vital role and they used to direct people to lead their lives without fear.

The practice of astrology primarily relies on the visible zodiacs' (imaginary signs attributed to planets) which is highly different from the tropical zodiacs that are used in Western astrology... An astrologer studies and understands the positions of the heavenly bodies and then they select auspicious days for several ceremonies.

According to Indian Astrology life of every human being is based on the position of planets at his / her date of birth and time. Astrology plays a vital role in many areas of life among the people in general. Starting with the newborns who are traditionally named after considering the astrological charts and concepts prevailing at the time of birth astrology plays an important role in decision making even in times of marriage' opening a new business' laying foundation for houses or any other construction works.

In India Astrology has gained a highly recognized position and it has been included as a subject for advanced degree in the universities..