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Vedic Astrology
Astrology has a long and honorable tradition in
India. The traditional
Hindu
form of astrology is known as Jyotisha (known in the West as "Vedic Astrology"),
and stems from the Vedas (ancient Hindu religious texts).
As far as prediction is concerned, the key concept underlying
Vedic astrology is the concept of fate.
Vedic astrologers believe three key things about this:
- The good and bad actions that a soul has performed in previous lives determine the fate
(karma) of each individual in his or her present life.
- Good and bad actions of individuals done now, will determine their
fate (karma) in future.
- Fate depends on the exact time and place in which a person is born,
and is linked to the motions of celestial bodies.
From the above description, many people assume that Vedic astrologers would
argue that the future is almost entirely predetermined. However,
this is not generally what they say. Instead, Vedic astrologers usually
claim that astrology provides a guide which can be used to help each soul develop
towards its fullest potential - or, more prosaically, to help each person
understand who they are, what their personal strengths and weaknesses are,
and what possibilities the future might hold.
Furthermore, Vedic astrologers generally also say that astrology can
provide information about what sort of career and spouse might suit a person,
what pitfalls they may face in future, and perhaps remedial
measures that they should adopt to avoid future problems.
In short, fate determines the possibilities, astrology provides a tool to
help the individual navigate the possibilities: but each person's final destiny
remains in their own hands.
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By William Levacy
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Vedic Astrology Simply Put is a colorful, fun, and simplified entry into the mysterious and captivating world of Vedic Astrology, called Jyotish in India. William R. Levacy, an astrologer with more than two decades of experience, offers beautifully rendered illustrations and text to ease your understanding of this ancient system of behavior and trend analysis. This book gives you straightforward guidance on: • How to decipher the myths and origins of Vedic astrology • How Vedic astrology differs from Western or Tropical astrology • The Vedic style of interpreting the Sun, Moon, planets, houses, and signs • How the Vedic seers used the Moon signs (called nakshatras) and other special techniques to zero in on how people behave • How to use Ayurveda, the Science of Health; and Vastu—the Science of Space (India’s counterpart to Feng Shui)—integrated with Vedic astrology, the Science of Time Much of the Vedic art was custom created for this book by master artists in India. There’s also a special bonus enclosed—a free CD-Rom of the popular “Parashara’s Light SE” Vedic astrology software. |
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By Bepin Behari
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By Bepin Behari
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By David Frawley
Lotus Press Paperback (304 pages)
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Click Here | Product Description: Vedic Astrology, also called Jyotish, is the traditional astrology of India andits profound spiritual culture. It possesses a precise predictive value as wellas a deep interpretation of the movement of life, unfolding the secrets of karma and destiny. Astrology of the Seers, first published in 1990, is regarded asone of the classic modern books on Vedic astrology, covering all the mainaspects of its philosophy, background and practice. The present edition has been thoroughly revised and updated. |
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By Andrew Bloomfield
Destiny Books Released: 2003-07-14 Paperback (288 pages)
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By Dr. K S Charak
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By William Levacy
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Beneath a Vedic Sun –Discover Your Life Purpose with Vedic Astrology, provides its readers with principles and practices used in career assessment drawn from the fields Vedic philosophy, modern career assessment, Vedic astrology, and the sister-sciences of Ayurveda and Vastu. These career guidelines will help readers discover the type of work for which they are best suited, and will encourage them to develop the competency necessary to reach the highest levels of their destiny. Example charts, illustrations, graphs, Internet search tips, and resource lists are provided to enrich your learning experience. There is also a special bonus enclosed with the book--- a free CD of the popular “Parashara’s Light SE” Vedic astrology software. |
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By Ronnie Gale Dreyer
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By Pandit Parashar
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By Freedom Tobias Cole
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Click Here | Product Description: From the Back Cover: Vedic Astrology is an ancient science of self-discovery which teaches us how life works, how we fit into the bigger picture, our purpose for being here, and the goal of our lives. Its study and practice enriches our own life and enables us to help other people enrich theirs, giving guidance in all matters of life, from career to love to health. This book gives a well-rounded understanding of Vedic astrological principles and will serve as a textbook for university level classes of Vedic Astrology. Laying a firm foundation to expand the awareness toward the higher teachings of Vedic astrology, it is both scholarly and easy to read. This book is a crucial addition to every astrologer's bookshelf. |
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