Vedic Astrology or Jyotish is the traditional Hindu system of astrology, also known as Indian Astrology or Hindu Astrology, originating 5000 years ago in India. The true meaning of Vedic Astrology is the “Message from the Stars”. The planetary positions at the time of our birth can give us clues about the strengths and weaknesses in our personality, character and temperament. By applying the principles of Vedic Astrology, one can forecast important events in our lives. A chart is made out for the moment of birth and for the particular place of birth (Latitude and Longitude being taken for calculation). From such a chart, one can read all important events about the native, their character, temperament, and peculiarities, longevity, condition of health, accident, proneness, finances, fortune, marriage / love relationships, birth of children and also his prosperity or adversity. Moreover the actual date of any occurrence in their life can be calculated. The major difference between Traditional Vedic Astrology and Western Astrology is that the Traditional Vedic Astrology uses sidereal zodiac. Western Astrology in contrast, uses what is called the tropical zodiac.
Most Vedic Astrologers in the West practice the Traditional Vedic Astrology. The Traditional Vedic Astrology was developed 5000 years ago, so most of the rules and techniques in Traditional Vedic Astrology are obsolete, outdated, and fail when put to an application in our daily practical life. Traditional Vedic Astrology is vast and detailed, needs you to memorize like a parrot, a number of so called Raj Yogas in the astrology chart, uses various divisional charts, tables other than the birth chart, thus making it more confusing. Traditional Vedic Astrology also fails in estimating the exact timing of the events.
