Astrology

The Basics of Western Astrology Explained 
This article covers the basics of Astrology and how they are inter-related. Astrology is defined as 'the art or practice of determining the supposed influences of the planets and their motions on human affairs and human disposition'. From this practice a horoscope can be produced - a diagram (or chart) of the relative positions of planets and signs of the Zodiac at a specific time, usually the time of birth. A forecast can then be produced.

Astrology Signs and Planets Reveal Who You Are
Even though astrology may not be a part of your world, there is solid proof that it can be a great resource for finding out who you are? Of course, if you are like most people, you may think of astrology as a fun game and should not be taken any more seriously than the contents of a fortune cookie. This article may surprise you.

Astrology charts and reports
The natal horoscope chart is the basic chart from which a whole lot of other charts are computed based on precise mathematical procedures and formulae.

The Myriad Charts in Astrology
When you read your prediction from an astrologer, you often encounter reference to various charts like Natal chart, Horoscope chart, Horary chart, Divisional charts, Navamsa chart, Transit chart, Progression charts, Moon chart, Varshaphal chart, Solar return chart, Compatibility charts, so on so forth. This may often be very confusing.

Astrology and You
To most of us today, Astrology means the daily, weekly or monthly free horoscope predictions published in newspapers and magazines according to the Zodiac Sign under which we were born. So let's say you are an Aires since you were born between March 20th and April 21st of any given year. Does that mean that the same predictions that apply to you, can also apply to half a billion people in the world and that all people born under the Aries sign will have the same things apply to them?

The utility and importance of Astrology in routine life
An astrological birth chart is the snap of zodiac at the time of your birth and comprises of nine planets and twelve houses. The placement of different planets in different houses in a n astrological birth chart is known as the planetary configurations of the said astrological birth chart. The promise of an individual's life is fixed by destiny in the form of the placement and strength of planets in a n astrological birth chart.

What is Vedic Astrology?
Vedic Astrology is the study of positions of heavenly bodies like Sun, Moon, Mars etc. with respect to the zodiac and the interpretation of the effect of such heavenly bodies on the events in earth in the life of an individual or a country or the whole world.

Astrology and Career
"A tree standing on the ground of material nature, bearing two types of fruit: sweet and sour, symbolic of happiness and distress. Its roots go in three direction represented by goodness, passion and ignorance. The first bird is the localized aspect of the Supreme One, referred to as Päramätmä the divine spirit, the Entity who needs neither food nor drink.

Understanding Astrological Predictions
Opinions about astrological prediction are generally divided: "Mysterious! Magical!", say some; "Nonsense!", reply others. In fact, both views are based on a misunderstanding of the nature of how astrology really "works". In this article, I will use a story to show both the true value of astrological prediction, as well as its limits.

Zodiac Signs - The Mirror of our Personalities
We all have our own ruling planet. Each and every one of us has our individual zodiac signs depending on what date we were born. These signs symbolize our characters and traits that make us different from one another. Each sign is associated with a planet that is called the "ruler" of that sign.