Vedic astrology is the ancient Indian system of astrology and astronomy. It’s also referred to in English as Hindu astrology and Indian astrology. With Vedic astrology, you nourish your body as well as your mind and soul.

Vedic astrology is very different from western astrology. In the west, it is more Freudian and focuses on basic thinking patterns and the essence of self. Based on this logic, Western astrology readings attempt to predict what you can expect in the future.

It is very logical and leaves little space for the unknown. Contrarily, Vedic is more interested in the kind of karma you have brought into this life. In addition to the planets commonly found in western astrology, Vedic has two additional imaginary planets; Rahu and Ketu.

Rahu represents mystery and cruelty. Ketu represents Karmic collections (good & bad), spirituality and spiritual experiences. Where, in the house of these planets, they reside at the time of one’s birth will determine one’s destiny and is called a horoscope or “Kundli” in India.

Vedic astrologers try to help people with live astrology readings and understand the role and expression of karma in individual and collective life. Hindus believe that humans have fortune and misfortune because of karma. The core of Vedic is the Dasha system, a system based upon the position of the moon at birth.

At the time of one’s birth, whichever planet is prominent in the Zodiac at the time, will determine the quality of life one will experience. Because of the Dasha system, it is believed that the timing and nature of events can be predicted years in advance with accuracy.

Before our society chose to follow science and medicine, astrology for the masses was a very common practice for every day occurrences. Vedic astrology is practiced the same way.

The philosophy is used to choose mates, professions and other common decisions. Vedic creates a synthesis between body and mind to expand consciousness and achieve a state of harmony. This theory also incorporates the dietary belief that meat pollutes the body, while vegetables nourish the mind and soul.

Practitioners of Indian Vedic astrology lead a very holistic way of life both physically and spiritually. Like western astrology, Vedic Indian astrology derives its information from the solar system, but it is a far more encompassing means of living.

In addition to projecting the future, Vedic aims to bring a person’s physical and spiritual self into synch. Regardless of which discipline you choose to follow, the purpose of the teachings is to offer guidance.

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