Vedic Astrology - An Indian Viewpoint

Vedic astrology also has a great number of techniques for studying the charts once they are cast, which give Vedic a predictive edge. For example, the 'dashas' or 'planetary ruling periods' system which is a part of the Vedic system give Vedic astrologers a tool for quite accurately predicting the trends, changes and events in your life with good accuracy regarding dating when things will take place. Therefore, Vedic astrologers are less limited to talking about your general overall self and can get more deeply into what's going to happen in your life.

These two things are the primary, immediate things you should know about Vedic Astrology.


1) Signs
2) Nakshatras

Sign	Sanskrit Term	Type	Sex
Aries	Ram	Fire	M
Taurus	Bull	Earth	F
Gemini	Couple	Air	M
Cancer	Crab	Water	F
Leo	Lion	Fire	M
Virgo	Virgin	Earth	F
Libra	Balance	Air	M
Scorpio	Scorpion	Water	F
Sagittarius	Bow	Fire	M
Capricorn	Horn	Earth	F
Aquarius	Pot or Jug	Air	M
Pisces	Fishes	Water	F

As you can see, the signs are the same ones used in Western Astrology. However, as you go on, you will see that the understanding of what the signs do, and the demigods behind them, who control them, vary and are greatly augmented in Vedic astrology.