Two Parts of Astrology
1. Mathematics (Astronomy)
2. Prediction (Astrology)
1. Mathematics - Mathematics is the part of
Astrology that is solely based on mathematical calculation and formulae.
Mathematics is mainly used for making horoscope, almanac, calculating positions
of planets, their movement, eclipse, etc. Under this, Mathematical formulae
like addition, substraction, multiplication, division to complex geometric and
trigonometric formulae are used. These procedures help in computing planets in
solar system, their position, their movements, their mutual distance from
Earth, their movement style, etc.
From the early era of
Astrology Mathematics was a formative part of Astrology. Vedic seers and
experts have done great work in this area. Mathematics also developed rapidly
with the development in Astrology. In the history of India, Mathematics
developed into a full fledged part of Astrology that it can be further
sub-divided into following three parts.
a) Principles - Principles depicts about
scientific basis of Astrology. These principles cover from beginning of
universe to formation of planets. Calculations based on these principles form
the platform for Astrology. In this method rules and formulae are defined from
the formation of solar system, planets to till date aspects. It includes all yugas that come or
passed as per ancient Indian texts. The calculations starts from Satyuga and
before that to present.
b) Tantra - Tantra is a method in
Mathematical Astrology where calculations are made from the present yuga i.e.
Kalyuga. This method focusses on calculations that are based from day starting
from the beginning of Yuga to a particular day.
c) Karana - Karana method is based on
fixing a particular day as the basis and calculating further computation in
respect to that particular day.
In the present times,
ancient method of calculations are replaced by Astrological softwares. These
softwares are very fast and accurate. They can make a horoscope within no time.
Thousands of horosocopes can be made using these softwares. Thus, hand-made
horoscopes are now rarely made.
2) Prediction (Astrology) - Predictions are
calculations based on effects of planets and forecast based on these effects.
All principles based on Mathematics like planetary position, their mutual
distances, their vision, etc. and its effects on individual study and forecast
of effect of planetary position as the main function of predictive Astrology.
Predictive Astrology can be
further sub-divided into five parts.
a) Hora - Hora is mainly related with
horoscope that is why it is also called as text of individuals. Position of
planets, their situation, their movement, their rays etc. at the time of birth
of an individual is described in hora. Using this information one can find
effect of horoscope on an individual. Horoscope is a very detailed and research
oriented subject. One can predict an individual’s life-span, childhood,
education, parents, family, brother-sister, spouse, children, luck, profession,
source of income, etc. An individual’s time of marriage, luck rising age,
wealth and similar information can also be studied and predicted under hora.
One can predict about an
individual using constellation at the time of birth and based on horoscope and
situation of planets in it.
b) Question Method - Question horoscope is a
very interesting, invigorating yet very effective technique of prediction. For
this technique, one must have knowledge of basic Astrology. In this method,
horoscope is made of current time. Based on this horoscope, current problem and
solution related to current problems can be predicted. By this method, current
situation and predictions based on that
time can be instantly predicted.
c) Yearly Prediction - Yearly predictions are done
an a macro level. They are used for prediction of events of a country, world
and people as a whole. In this method the date and time of starting of a year
is calculated. Based an these time, planetary positions, zodiac sign, power to
planets, etc. are formed. Effect of these positions on economy, politics, major
events, share market, bullion market, rains, etc. are predicted. Effect on
people under 12 zodiac signs are also predicted. Similarly it is done for each
month also. This method does not focus on an individual, rather this method has
applications for country and its people. As per Astrology this method is a very
important part of it.
d) Muhurata - Calculation of time for
performing jobs on auspicious time is the art that comes under Muhurata part of
Astrology. Astrology has principles for doing work at an auspicious time. One
can use this time frame and be more successful in life. For success right job
should be performed at right place and right time. In this method auspicious
time of marriage, house construction, new house entry, renovation, borewell
digging, starting education, starting business, travel, etc. are calculated.
All the sixteen rites as per Indian religion from birth to death are also done
at particular time based on Muhurata. It also includes time of sowing of seeds,
tree plantation, annual grocery stocking, purchase of cow, purchase of plot or
flat, borrowing or lending money, appealing in court, etc.
e) Samhita - Samhita is an important
part of Astrology. Predictions based on planetary situations and performing
religious rituals based on that is included in Samhita.
Major points that are
included under this aspects are :-
a) Vastu and land testing
b) Directional analysis
c) Commencement of house construction
d) House entering
e) Ponds, lakes construction
f) Ayurveda is also considered as a part of Samhita
g) Rising and setting of planets with their effects
h) Karma Kanda (art related with performing religious rituals)
At the present Karma Kanda
is an important part of Samhita. Religious ceremonies and rituals organised in
Indian houses and temples is Samhita. Vastu (Vedic art of construction) is also
a part of Samhita.
