The Sun – सूर्य (Surya)
The Sun: The King of the Celestial Realm In Vedic astrology, the Sun, often exalted as the “King of the Planets,” occupies a position of profound importance. Revered by various names such as Surya and Ravi, the Sun symbolizes authority, leadership, and the ultimate source of life. As the leader of the celestial bodies, […]
Part III – The Sidereal & Tropical Zodiac
Part III Overview Part III begins with an exploration of the timeless wisdom encapsulated in the Vedas, where ancient sages acted as guardians of divine knowledge, ensuring its preservation through the oral traditions of the Gurukul system -often likened to the Hogwarts of ancient India. The section emphasizes the vibrational essence of correct pronunciation in […]
Part II – The Sidereal & Tropical Zodiac
Part II Overview Part II delves into several critical aspects of the astronomical phenomenon known as the Precession of the Equinoxes. It provides an in-depth exploration of the ancient agricultural origins of the tropical zodiac, highlighting how the tropical zodiac was a product of its time. The text emphasizes that the season-based tropical zodiac’s relevance […]
Part I – The Sidereal & Tropical Zodiac
Preface – The Story of Eastern and Western Astrology In this article, we delve into the fascinating world of astrology by exploring the two primary zodiac systems: the Sidereal Zodiac, integral to Eastern Vedic astrology of India, and the Tropical Zodiac, foundational to Western astrology, with origins in ancient Greece and Babylon (modern-day Iraq). […]
The Lunar Nodes
The Celestial Gatekeepers The Lunar Nodes, also known as Rahu and Ketu, are significant planetary points that play a prominent role in astrology. Astronomically speaking, these nodes are the two points where the orbit of the Moon intersects the ecliptic plane – the apparent path of the Sun around the Earth. Rahu is the North […]