There are three main types: Vedic, Chinese, and Western (Tropical). Within each one, there are further specialised astrology types.
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Western Astrology
Between 2,000 and 3,000 years ago, the Greeks and the Babylonians invented Western astrology. They held that the relationship between the Earth and the Sun is extremely important since the Sun is the Solar System’s center of gravity. The Tropical Zodiac—which includes the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn—is what truly determines how close the Sun is to the tropics of the Earth. The 12 Western signs also include Ram, Bull, Twins, Crab, Lion, Virgin, Scales, Scorpion, Centaur, Sea-Goat, Water Bearer, and Fish.
Chinese astrology system
Two of the five elements of the Chinese astrology system are distinct from those in Western astrology, but all five are connected to powerful forces in your life, much like the Western concept. Each element is related to a birth year. For instance, people born under the influence of fire, earth, or metal elements are driven to excitement. In contrast, those born underwater, metal, or wood elements are drawn to emotional attachments and the security that security provides. Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig are among the 12 signs in Chinese astrology.
Vedic astrology (Jyotish)
Literally translated, Vedic astrology (Jyotish) is “the science of light.” The Vedas, one of India’s oldest spiritual texts that date back to roughly 1,500–2,000 BCE, is the source of Vedic science. Vedic astrologers are well known for their spiritual wisdom as well as their ability to predict the future with precision. This is a closer look at Vedic astrology, which differs greatly from both Western and Chinese systems.
- Indian or Hindu astrology is the ancient name for the discipline; Vedic astrology is the current label given to it by Vedic astrologer David Frawley. The planets are regarded as the soul’s karmas in Vedic astrology. Karma is actually the main focus of Vedic astrology because it can have either positive or negative effects based on our previous life.
- As was already established, karma can have both positive and bad meanings, but the good news is that the planets can help to balance karmic activity by easing suffering and assisting a person through a trying time so that progress can take place.
- As was already established, karma can have both positive and bad meanings, but the good news is that the planets can help to balance karmic activity by easing suffering and assisting a person through a trying time so that progress can take place.
- As was already mentioned, Vedic astrology uses the Sidereal zodiac, which is “pertaining to the stars,” as opposed to Western astrology, which uses the Tropical zodiac. The link between the planets and the zodiac star constellations is the foundation of the sidereal system. Every 72 years or so, these fixed stars rotate or gently move toward the Earth.
- Unlike some of the other types of astrology, Vedic astrology does not consider the angle between the earth and the sun to be an appropriate way to measure the signs. This is due to the precession of the equinoxes, which essentially requires the signs to move backward one day every 72 years in order to maintain their correct astronomical alignment.
- The use of planetary periods of influence is one of the best features of Vedic astrology. This is crucial because these times can be quite useful for generating forecasts. It is simple for a reader to provide specifics on how a person might anticipate living during a planetary period by looking at a planet’s chart (sign, house, conjunctions, aspects, house lordship, and strength). Each period is further broken down into shorter sub-periods that can last up to three years, resulting in a stronger and longer prediction. This might relate to one’s future job, romantic relationships, health, and other things.
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