Jyotisha
Jyotisha ( Sanskrit , m., ज्योतिष , jyotiṣa ) is a teaching from ancient India , which is about the interpretation of the position of certain heavenly bodies to determine the most favorable season and the most favorable day for sacrificial acts , rituals, and other worldly activities. It is referred to as Vedanga , auxiliary science of Veda , and also as sister science of Ayurveda .
The teaching
According to the Hindus , Jyotisha reveals subtle influences from the universe. The circumstances into which we are born are the result of our previous life karma . External events in our life are accordingly moved by our actions from the distant past. Knowing about Jyotisha is intended to help us accept our present conditions and strive to shape the future through our actions in this life. The goal of life is to return to a primordial self, our true nature. Jyotisha can give a better idea of how to achieve this goal.
An important difference between the Indian and Western systems is the greater importance of the moon in the Indian system. One of the basic works of Vedic astrology is the Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra . A female principle is postulated and valued as higher. On this basis, Vedic astrology is categorized as lunar astrology, in contrast to western astrology, which is called solar astrology. The reference to the use of the sidereal zodiac, which is based on the position of the fixed star Spica (0 ° Libra), while the tropical zodiac used in the west is based on the equinox , which marks the beginning of spring in the zodiac sign Aries illustrate this position. The difference that arises between the two zodiac is currently (2006) almost 24 degrees and is known as ayanamsa. So all planets are set back 24 degrees.
From the Indian natal chart or circle of rebirth, circle of light, (Janma Kundali) with its 12 rashis, the signs, detailed statements about different areas of life are derived, e.g. B. karmic issues, dharma (purpose of life) and moksha .
Indian astrology particularly observes the position of the moon in the zodiac and divides the 360 degrees into 27 lunar houses through which the moon passes. Each of these moon houses brings the specific effect of the constellations behind them.
The Nakshatras , also called "moon houses" or "women of the moon", are known as the moon's views of the cosmos. The moon is considered to be the mediator that allows us to grasp the cosmic forces flowing into the earth.
Each Nakshatra is divided into four equal sections: 13 ° 20 ′: 4 = 3 ° 20 ′ per part. These sections are called Nakshatra Pada and are numbered from one to four. Each Nakshatra Pada has its own meaning for interpretation. The Sanskrit syllable assigned to each pada also determines the name of the child born during this period.
Western tropical zodiac astrology deals with the solar system. Indian astrology also interprets objects beyond the solar system. A Vedic astrologer is known as a Jyotishi.