Jyotiṣa (Devanagari: ज्योतिष, Sanskrit: jyotiṣa, from jyótis-, 'light, heavenly body', English: Jyotish, Jyotisha) is the Vedic system of astrology. Jyotisha is also known as Indian astrology, Hindu astrology, and Vedic astrology.

Introduction

Jyotisha is the study of the planets, the stars, and the horizon. 'Jyoti' means 'light' that shines down from the heavens as the divine principle of life, and the suffix 'sh' means 'best, wisest'; therefore, the word 'Jyotisha' can be translated as 'the science of light', or 'the wisdom of the heavens'.

Each time a soul reincarnates, consciousness is brought into that lifetime. By observing the movements of the celestial bodies through time and space, the wisdom of the heavens can be applied to each incarnation to encourage the soul to develop to its fullest potential.

Vedanga

Vedanga (Sanskrit: vedāṅga, from Veda, 'scripture', and anga, 'limb'.) Vedic astrology is called vedanga, the limbs that are designed to assist the body in time and space, and to assist in the interpretation of the Vedas. Vedic astrology is the understanding of time and its relationship with human life. There are six vedangas.

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