Vedas are knowledge bank which contain information on various topics like

Ayurveda, literature,Yoga and Jyotish (Astrology ) etc. There are total 4 Vedas and
Astrology(Jyotish) and Ayurveda are also treated as 5th and 6th Veda. In ancient time
our Priests also used to work as Vaidhya ( Village Doctors). There are 30 slokas on
astrology in the Rig-Veda, 44 slokas in Yajur-veda and 162 in Athrav-veda .Our sages
(Rishi) also mention Jyotish in our classics known as Puranas . So we call Indian
astrology as Vedic astrology because it was discovered by our sages (Rishi/Muni).
Our sages declared Bharatvarsha as Karambhoomi where men did get karmaphala.
Karmas(deeds) and Karamaphala (result) is the domain of astrology.

The planetary motions their positions and time (period ) do have affect on us all .
With the regular movement of planets one can foretell the destinies of men, fates of
nations, certain other things like earthquakes, eruptions, floods , rains etc

Indian astrology (sidereal (Nirayan )) is based on fixed zodiac while Western

astrology uses moving zodiac (Tropical ) . In the tropical zodiac, the point in space
when the sun crosses the earth’s equator is the beginning point of the zodiac, or
Aries.

Vedic astrology (Sidereal ) the zodiac is aligned with 27 stars/ fixed star groups. Here
Aries is the first sign of the zodiac , aligns with the first Star(Nakshtra) known Ashwini.
In Tropical (Western ) Zodiac , the point in space when the sun crosses the earth’s
equator is the begging point of the zodiac or Aries.

In Vedic astrology calculation is based on date/time/place of birth of the the native

while Western (Tropical) Astrology uses only date of birth.

Vedic astrology was developed at least 5000 years ago while Western Astrology was
developed in Babylon and Greece some 2000 years ago.

In Western Astrology there is no mention of Dasa system while Vedic astrology uses
many Dasa systems like Vimshotari Dasa/Yogini Dasa /Chara Dasa/Ashtotari Dasa
etc. Western Astrology uses only Transit of planets while Vedic astrology uses both
dasa and transit for prediction purpose. So Vedic astrology is more accurate and
precise result giver.

Vedic astrologers follow a rational procedure based on following five factors

 The Solar System : Our Solar system is centered around the sun. 9 Planets
like Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus , Neptune and Pluto
etc revolve around the sun in elliptical orbit.
Rahu and Ketu are 2 nodes of Moon which we treat as planets. They are not physical
bodies but are mathematically calculated sensitive points of intersection of the
orbits of the Moon and the Sun.

Venus and Mercury orbit in the space between Sun and Earth also know as inner
planets.

Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are called outer planets because they orbits outer side of
the Earth.

Rahu and Ketu always move in the reverse direction, so their motion is always
retrograde.

The Sun and the Moon are never retrograde.

 Zodiac : The Sun’s annual path is know as ecliptic.

 Star of Nakshatras : The entire zodiac has been divided into 27 equal part
parts of 13 degrees 20 minutes. These are also called Lunar Mansions (Queens
of Moon). Each Nakshtra is associated with a planet like Ketu is associated with
star Ashwini .

 Ascendant : Lagna is the point of the zodiacal belt the coincides the position
of the horizon at the time of birth for a given place of birth.The Lagna is
dependent on the rotation of the earth on its axis.

 Janma Rashi : The Sign containing the Moon at the time of birth and this
sign is called Chandra Lagna and it is also treated as important as Lagna .
There are 12 Rashis these are following difference between
these Rashis

1. Aries : Fiery/ Movable, lord is Mars (Impulsive sign ) always ready for action.
These sign people are very impulsive as they do action first and think later about
its consequences . Very good for making friendship. (Symbol is Ram)

2. Taurus: Fixed (earthy/Practical) lord is Venus (Bull) . People born in this sign
are fond of luxury because bull likes to sit at a place not like moving. So these
people are lazy, but it’s lord is bull so it is very hard working sign. Once they start
working they won’t sit till whole work is finished.

3. Gemini: Airy/ Dual and its lord is Mercury . People born in this sign are very
intelligent/clever. They can sell comb to a bald person. They are very expert in
convincing people to get their work done either by hook/crook. They sell castle
built in air to get their work done because it is a airy sign. Be-careful in doing
friendship with these people.

4. Cancer: Movable/Watery (emotional sign) Lord is Moon. (sign is Crab). Emotions of

these people are usually very easily hurt. These people are usually very helpful.
They are mentally unstable.

5. Leo : Fixed (earthy/practical) Lord is Sun and (Sign is Lion). Leo people are
usually lazy because it is a fixed sign. Lion usually don’t do hunting but if he does
then he will decide when to strike to get maximum impact (result). People born
in this sign are very practical person but lazy in action.

6. Virgo: Earthy Dual Lord is Mercury . It is a earthy sign so they are practical and
have points (caliber) to substantiate what they claim. They don’t make tall
claims like Gemini people.

7. Libra : Airy/Movable lord is Venus. (Symbol is Balance). It is also an emotional

sign like Cancer and it’s symbol is balance so people born in this sign usually
loose their balance (emotional level) very easily. These people are also fond of
moving as this is a airy sign.

8. Scorpio: Watery/Fixed Lord is Mars . (Symbol is Scorpio). These people are

practical , but these people also very emotional because it is a watery sign.
These people are very revengeful if their emotions are hurt. They wont sit back
till their revenge is fulfilled and they themselves personally check extent of
damage done to their enemy and rejoice at their misery.
9. Sagittarius: Earthy/fiery dual its Lord is Jupiter. Jupiter is its lord so these
people are very wise as they take action after analyzing pros/cons of any
situation. Its symbol is (a person who is holding an bow and its hind portion is of
a horse means it it aiming at a particular thing and can quickly get it). They are
practical and helpful to people but now before analyzing pros/cons of the
situation.

10. Capricorn : Movable/watery and its lord is Saturn . These people are good
for work where long term planning is required. It is also a watery sign so they
are also emotional like Cancer sign people. These people have very good
patience because its symbol is a crocodile. They strike at right moment.

11. Aquarius : Airy/Fix and its lord is Saturn . Being Earthy sign (practical) these
people are good for work where long term planning is required, but they they
can prove what they are claiming. So these people are best suited for
scientist/investigators etc. It’s lord is Saturn but this sign is not emotional like
Capricorn.

12. Pisces : Watery/dual and its lord is Jupiter. Being watery sign people born in
this sign are emotional/sensitive. It’s symbol is fish. These people are not good
for making friends because they will ditch their friends when they see condition
of danger, their nature is like fish who slips when it sees danger.

Signs and their Characteristics

 The twelve signs are grouped, according to their

characteristics , as under :

Movable

1. Aries (Mesh) (4) Cancer (Karka) (7) Libra (Tula) (10) Capricorn (Makar)

Fixed
2. Taurus (vrisha) (5) Leo (Simha) (8) Scorpio (Vrischika) (11) Aquarious
 Dual

(3)Gemini (Mithuna) (6) Virgo (Kanya) (9) Sagittarius (Dhanu) (12) Pisces(Meena)

Tatwas

Fiery: (1)Aries/(5)Leo/(9)Sagittarius
Earthy: (2)Taurus/(6)Virgo/(10)Capricorn
Airy: (3)Gemini/(7)Libra/(11)Aquarius

Exaltation and Debilitation points of planets

We know planets constantly moves in the zodiac, they pass certain degrees of
Nakshtra’s and Rashis (signs), they acquire or loose power. Debilitation means Neech
Avastha (weakest point) , Exaltation point (maximum strength ).

Exalted Planets give maximum beneficial results and debilitated planets gives
maximum malefic results .

S. No. Planet Deep Exaltation Deep Debilitation

1 Sun Aries 10 Libra 10

2 Moon Taurus 3 Scorpio 3
3 Mars Capricorn 28 Cancer 28
4 Mercury Virgo 15 Pisces 15
5 Jupiter Cancer 5 Capricorn 5
6 Venus Pisces 27 Virgo 27
7 Saturn Libra 20 Aries 20
8 Rahu Taurus 20 Scorpio 20
9 Ketu Scorpio 20 Taurus 20
 MOOLTRILONA

Planets in MOOLTRIKONA signs are treated as strong because planet is placed in his
own sign within certain degrees.

Planet Mooltrikona Mooltrikona degree

Sun Leo 0 to 20
Moon Taurus 3 to 30
Mars Aries 0 to 12
Mercury Virgo 15 to 20
Jupiter Sagittarius 0 to 10
Venus Libra 0 to 15
Saturn Aquarius 0 to 20

Different Indian Styles of Charts:

South Indian Systle : In this style signs are fixed and rising sign is marked as
Lagna and then proceeded clockwise. This type of style is used in Andhra Pradesh,
Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Kerla etc.
In this chart Aries has been marked as Lagna and counting is done clockwise.

North Indian Style : This style is commonly used in Maharastra, Kashmir,

MadhyaPradesh, Rajashthan, Punjab, Gujrat, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar etc.
Here Aries is marked as Lagna and counting is done anticlock wise, so here 2nd sign is
Taurus. (anticlockwise)

East Indian Style : This type of style is used in Bengal/Assam/Orissa and

some portions of Bihar.

Here Cancer (Sign) is marked as Lagna and counting is done anti-clock wise means
2nd sign is leo.

Panchanga

Panchanga : It means 5 limbs which are considered for every event or birth of a
native to predict astrologically . There are :

1. Tithi: The lunar day (Moon’s Long-Sun’s Long /12)

2. Var (Day)- The Day of the week
3. Nakshtra: The 27th divisions of the zodiac
4. Yoga: It is combination of Tithi, Var and Nakshtra
5. KARAN : It is half of Tithi

 Zodiac is divided into 27 parts (13 degrees 20 minutes each).

 Retrogression: It is the backward motion of planets. It starts in case of Superior

planets (Mars, Jupiter, Saturn) when they are 5 sign away from the Sun and ends
when they are nine signs away from the Sun. (Means planets 5,6,7,8 from Sun)
will be in retrograde motion.

 Combustion : When Moon, Mars, Mercury,Jupiter,Venus and Saturn are

respectively not more than 12, 17,11,15, 9 and 17 degrees away on either side
of the Sun, they are said to be combust. They become evil.

UCCHABHILASHI: Any planet which is in a sign preceding its exaltation sign or

point is called Ucchabhilashi and it gives good results.

Poornima: When Moon is 180 (7th from Sun) away from Sun is called Poornima
(Full Moon). Poornima Moon is considered very powerful. This fortnight is called
Shukla Paksha.

Amavaysa : When Sun and Moon are together in a sign is called Amavasya yoga and
Moon’s degree is 0. Here moon is considered weak. This fortnight is caled Krishna
Paksha.

Moon starts gaining strength from 8th thithi and when it reaches at a difference of
180 degrees from sun is called full Moon.

Parts of Kaal Purusha (Aries Rashi/Sign) is called Kaal Purush

Sign Parts of the Body

1 Aries Head
2 Taurus Face, including neck
3 Gemini Arms, Upper portion of chest, shoulders
4 Cancer Heart, breast, lungs, upper portion of stomach
5 Leo Stomach below the chest and above the naval
6 Virgo Intestine, Kidney, waist
7 Libra Reproductive organs (Urinary tract)
8 Scorpio Genitals, anus etc
9 Sagittarius Thighs, lower portion of spinal cord
10 Capricorn Two Knees and back
11 Aquarious Ankles, calves of legs
12 Pisces Feet, toes, sole

Normal Movement of Major Planets :

Jupiter: Jupiter completes 1 sign of 30 degrees in 1 year

Saturn : It takes 2 and 1/2 years to cover 1 sign of 30 degrees .

Rahu and Ketu : These are shadow planets and move in reverse direction and they
take around 18 month to cover 1 sign of 30 degrees.

Time Measurement

The Hindu Division of time is calculated in following way:

1 Day -> 60 ghatis

1 Pala -> 60 pala/vighati

60 ghatis -> 24 hours

60 Palas -> 24 minutes
1 hour -> 2.5 ghatis

60 seconds -> 1 Minute

60 minutes -> 1 hour
24 hour -> 1 day
7 days -> 1 week
30 days (common)-> 1 calender month
365 days -> 1 year
366 days -> 1 leap year

60 seconds -> ( “)=1 minute

60 Minutes -> (‘)= 1 degree
30 degreees -> ( 0 )= 1 sign/Rashi
12 rashish or 360 degrees -> = Zodiac