1. What is Vedic astrology?

Vedic astrology is sometimes called Hindu astrology and is estimated to have originated over 5000 years ago in India. The study of astrology there is referred to as "jyotish" which means "science of light."

It uses a fixed star (sidereal) or true star positioned zodiac which some claim is extremely accurate. Western astrologers uses a seasonal (tropical) zodiac. For them, the first day of Spring is always March 20th or 21st which marks the entry of the Sun into Aries. For Vedic astrologers, the Sun enters Aries around April 14.The difference is ascribed to the precession of the equinoxes, a phenomenon that accounts for the wobble of the earth on its axis over a period of time.

Traditional Vedic astrologers do not consider the modern day planets of Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. They do pay very close attention to the lunar nodes, though. Rahu, the north node, is said to cause confusion and unexpected trouble. It can also bring material wealth. Ketu, the south node, is said to bring difficulties, but also inclines one toward spiritualism as a result.

The particular technique I use is called Systems' Approach which was developed by Professor VK Choudhry from Gurgaon, India. This approach eliminates inconsistancies and inaccuracies sometimes found in this ancient science. For example, for each rising sign (ascendant), the planets play different roles. Some are beneficial for one ascendant, but present challenges for another ascendant.

2. Why do you think the planets have such an effect on us here on earth?

Some scientists claim that the furniture in the hospital delivery room has more of a gravitational effect on a newborn than some orbiting piece of rock many light years away in space. Perhaps. However, when one correlates the planetary positions to the events in one's life, there seems to be enough evidence to cause one to wonder. One can't argue with results. It just works. "As above, so below."

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