Vedic astrology is the tradition of astrology that emerges out of India and, in the east, it is known by. the Sanskrit  word Jyotiṣa. ,Jyoti means light, and Jyotiṣa is the sacred art and science of the lights in the sky, as well as the light of awareness within. There is much to unpack with your  astrology chart, or what is also known as Indian, Hindu, or Tantric astrology. This branch of astrology encompasses all of the different systems of divination taught and practiced in India.

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Who Invented Vedic Astrology?

Thousands of years ago, vedic astrology was intuitively perceived by ancient mystics, who also developed various techniques of meditation and yoga. The earliest written records of Vedic astrology date back more than 5,000 years, but it is generally understood that. the secrets of this ancient science were handed down orally through family-based lineages from much earlier times.

The original practitioners of this science were both expert astronomers and sages awakened to their own nature. For thousands of years Vedic astrologers observed the night sky, mapped the heavens, and accurately plotted the movements. the planets along with the qualities associated with various astrological elements.

The word “vedic” originates from the word “veda,” which means “knowledge, or insight.” This refers to the true knowledge by which all other knowledge is known—the wisdom of knowing our nature and place in the dance of life. The ancient seers composed four sets of hymns called the Vedas. which are an expression of various subjects that include philosophy, yoga, meditation, healing, and astrology. This body of wisdom was intended to support human beings in their search for peace, harmony, joy, and fulfillment. astrology. a limb of the Vedas, is considered to be “the eyes of the Veda”. which helps us see our life path clearly and our place in the larger flow of life.