Vedic Astrology, known as Jyotish, has served to illuminate the spiritual path for thousands of years. Jyotish, which means, “Science of Light,” adapts the Sidereal Zodiac as a reference point. This means that the planets’ positions are in direct alignment with that of the physical constellations. The Tropical Zodiac, used in western astrology, mediates the position of the constellations with the relationship between the Sun and the Earth. For example; if a person is born on June 2nd, the Tropical Western Zodiac would claim that her sun is in Gemini. The Vedics would say her sun was in Taurus. Which is right? On June 2nd if you look at the sun, you are facing the direction of Taurus the Bull. The two systems vary by 23 degrees.
To convert the western to vedic, subtract 23 degrees from all the planets and the cardinal points. Another major difference between the two astrological systems is the importance placed on the sun and moon. Western Astrology favors the sun and Jyotish the Moon. The Moon completes its cycle in 28 days. In Jyotish, each of those 28 positions has its own special symbol and significance. These are known as the 28 Nakshatras, a foundation of Vedic Astrology. They are believed to have predated the 12 signs of the zodiac and demonstrate many correlations in meaning to the 12 signs.
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Future articles will bring greater understanding into Vedic Astrology.