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Yet another tradition of Astrology, Vedic astrology is also known as Indian astrology or Hindu astrology. It has three branches. Siddhanta is traditionally Indian astronomy. Samhita, is similar to the western version of mundane astrology. For this branch, the positioning of celestial bodies are used to analyse events. Hora is a predictive form of astrology that analyses the natal chart based on the moment a question is asked.

The Vedas, or the scriptures, connect the microcosm and the macrocosm. It relies on sidereal zodiac signs rather than the more frequently used topical zodiac of Western astrology.

This science-art is also known as Jyotisa, which is Sanskrit for “light, heavenly body”. It plays a very important role in Hindu culture. In fact, many babies are named based on their jyotish charts. Vedic astrology is also used to make life decisions such as marriage, moving into a new home, having children and starting a business.

Vedic astrology also has it’s version of the zodiac signs. The 360 degrees of the ecliptic are divided into 12 equal parts and each 30 degree part is called a rashi. Like it’s western counterpart, the rashi is also influenced by qualities and elements. They are as follows:

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Astrology plays an important role in many people’s lives. Some use it to guide their business and financial decisions. Others consult the stars regarding love. Then there are those who simply cannot live without their daily horoscope reading.

However you choose to use Astrology or the amount of belief you put into it, is really relative to your lifestyle. If you think that a personal astrologer would help you gain better insight on your life and be able to take better control of it, then by all means, consider getting one to work with you on a long-term basis.

Here are five tips to help you select the right astrology counselor:

Experience – The number of years a person has been working as an astrologer lends wisdom to their readings that you might not find from someone who is relatively new to this science-art. You should try to ask your candidates how they learned astrology. A good astrologer would share with you their education, training and total number of years they have been practicing astrology.

Cost – Service is not always free. Some astrologers can probably give you a sample reading, but for a long-term relationship, you need to know what kind of payments to make.

Tools and Methods – Find out what kind of astrology he or she practices. Will you have a personalized birth chart at the end of your session? Does the astrologer focus on mundane astrology, esoteric astrology, horary astrology, electional astrology or Vedic astrology? Having a bit of background on the types of astrology would also help you make a selection.

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Aside from the Zodiac sign symbols and the planetary symbols found on an astrological chart, there are also other miscellaneous important symbols. Angles are also represented by glyphs. The following are some common types of symbols you’ll find for angles, aspects and nodes:

Angles:

Ascendant - This is the angle rising over the eastern horizon at a particular moment in time. It is also known as the rising sun.

Midheaven - This is the angel where the ecliptic crosses the Meridian in the south on the northern hemisphere. It is also called medium coeli or zenith.

Nodes:

Nodes are not common to all traditions of astrology, but they are important in Vedic astrology. There are basically two types of nodes, the ascending node and the descending node. They are referred to as the Dragon’s Head or Tail or simply nodal axis, lunar nodes or the moon’s nodes.

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In astrology, there are three main qualities. This is the second major classification that defines the nature of the sign (the first being the Elements). The qualities assign the signs to quadruplicities or three groups of four. The quadruplicities of astrological signs are sometimes referred to as crosses because each quality forms a cross when drawn across the zodiac.

Unlike the natural tendency of signs with the same element to work together smoothly, signs with the same quality generally do not complement each other.

The cardinal sign is associated with Aries Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. It is often related to initiation, action, leadership and creativity. People born under this zodiac can also be somewhat stubborn, selfish and demanding. Cardinal signs are also sometimes called movable signs as they initiate a change of temperate zone season when the sun makes its annual passage into them. The Cardinal houses are the First, Fourth, Seventh and Tenth

Fixed signs include Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius. These are said to relate to focus, concentration, strength, stamina, perseverance, individuality and determination. Fixed signs are at the height of the four seasons. People born under fixed signs are said to be natural leaders who are both loyal and self-confident, however they can also be stubborn. The Fixed houses are Second, Fifth, Eighth and Eleventh

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In astrology, each zodiac sign is associated with the elements. There are four classic elements: water, fire, earth and air.

Fire signs are said to be positive or extrovert masculine signs. Fire represents desires and creative energies. Zodiac signs associated with fire are Aries, Leo and Sagittarius.

Earth signs are also positive masculine. Earth represents material resources, possessions and environment. Zodiac signs classified under the Earth element includes Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn.

Air signs are negative, introvert feminine signs. Air stands for the intellect and the ability to reason and communicate. Signs under this element include Gemini, Libra and Aquarius.

Water signs like Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces are also introvert feminine signs. Water corresponds to imagination, human feelings and the ability to love and sustain.

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Horoscopic Astrology is a one of the many astrological systems in existence today. Some claim it developed in the Mediterranean region during the late 2nd or early 1st century BC. It is also closely linked to the Vedic astrology, which some say is the oldest surviving form of horoscopic astrology.

In Vedic astrology a two-dimensional diagram divides the heavens. Horoscopes, or astrological charts, are created from this by measuring the alignment of the celestial bodies against specific moments in time and from a specific point on Earth. The horoscope is also divided into 12 celestial houses. To properly cast a horoscope, calculations are performed using arithmetic and geometry.

Horoscopic astrology is different from other astrological traditions because of the computation of the degree of the Eastern horizon rising against the backdrop of the ecliptic at the specified moment. This is also known as the ascendant.

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They say astrology and the horoscopes can give you useful insight on a lot of things. Entrepreneurs use it to determine the financial outcome of business decisions. Lovers are fond of zodiac compatibility tests. Most people enjoy reading their daily horoscope just to find out what’s in store for them for the week or even just for the day.

It may please you to know that horoscopes are also widely used to determine lifestyle trends. Some people even swear by horoscope’s power to influence your weight loss efforts.

Horoscope reports on fitness and lifestyle are available in some websites. The degree of analysis is dependent on your report type. There are those that generalize the habits of certain signs to determine your potential to lose weight. For instance, if you are an Aries, it may say that your body can burn calories efficiently. However, problems may arise due to your tendency to over eat. Being ruled by the planet Mars, you may also be deemed as more energetic and would take easily to exercising as a daily routine.

There are websites that have more depth to the analysis. By taking your birthdate, you will have a more personalised report. The health horoscope will take a look at your monthly dietary and exercise potential based on the sign on the Ascendant. A look at the influence of the moon, house, aspects and other planets also helps in interpreting your best health influences.

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Ever heard of an astrological report? How about a personalized tarot reading? A numerology report perhaps? If you’re interested in this but may be a little bit hesitant because you don’t know what it contains, don’t worry. This article can help you sort it all out.

Many psychic services offer these reports as guidance. Don’t confuse them with the daily horoscope you find in magazines or newspapers. These customized reports or profiles are about YOU. It aims to let you have a better understanding of yourself.

Here are some examples of report or profile types and what you can expect from them:

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Ever experience déjà vu? How about that feeling that something is about to happen before it does? These may be good indicators that you have a psychic sense. Developing the connection to the spiritual world requires time and patience.

Some psychics are born with the gift. Others, however, develop it upon a experiencing a shocking event such as a near death experience. Even without these, it is still possible to gain knowledge about mediumship through hardwork and dedication.

The first thing you must do is to find your medium. Some are able to do cold readings just by sensing and finding out more about the person inquiring. Others are more reliant on tools. There are different means to do it. Some examples are through tarot card reading, numerology, astrology and star sign reading, dream interpretation and talking to spirits and angels.

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Western astrology is significantly different from Eastern astrology. Western astrology relies heavily on the 12 signs of the horoscope and plotting the birth chart. Some concepts you may come across when studying Western astrology include the native, celestial spheres, the plane of the equator, the plane of the ecliptic, the plane of the horizon, angles, houses and much more.

When constructing horoscope using Western Astrology, one has to base the analysis on the birth of the subject. For a more detailed analysis, a natal chart can be generated using the exact time and place of birth. This is then translated as Universal Time and converted into local sidereal time. The ephemeris determines the positions of certain celestial bodies during the time of birth. Mathematical equations are used to measure angles.

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