A Short Guide to Astrology
By Admin on Feb 22, 2010
Find out more about what Astrology, its sub-areas, Divination, and other traditional sciences are about!..
Astrology is the science of the metaphysical effects of the heavenly bodies on our every day events. It is the study of planets and their motion, our birth chart and how various other sciences play a role in it. Researches and studies over the years have shown that astrology has a major role in telling us how our life is affected with the movement of planets, and the location of the planets at the exact time of our birth (our birth chart). Divination and other such related systems are often included under astrology, and together these sciences help us understand the past, present, and future of our lives. Astrology also provides solutions to various problems that we might be facing and can help in providing positive energy to help your luck.
Some areas under Astrology are:
- Vedic Astrology
- Tarot Reading
- Numerology
- Palmistry
- Vaastu
- Feng Shui
- Tasseography
- Gemology
VEDIC ASTROLOGYVedic Astrology is an ancient Indian science which explains planetary motions and their positions with respect to time and the effect they have on humans. Vedic astrology can be traced thousands of years back. According to Vedic astrology there are 27 constellations made up of 12 zodiac signs, 9 planets and 12 houses with each house and planet representing some aspect of human life. Depending on when a person is born, the 12 signs are distributed among the 12 houses and 9 planets are placed in various houses. This visual representation of the snapshot of the signs and planets is called a horoscope chart.
TAROT READING
The Tarot is an ancient divination science that originated over 500 years ago in northern Italy. A Tarot Reading can help provide you answers to problems that you might be facing. An expert tarot reader will reveal cards, the number of which depends on the questions that you may be asking, and the ‘tarot spread’ that he/she may use to reveal different aspects of that answer. A Tarot Deck is typically made of 78 cards, of which 22 belong to the Major Arcana, and 56 belong to the Minor Arcana (which is further divided into four suits).
NUMEROLOGY
Numerology is the study of numbers, and the occult manner in which they reflect certain intellects and character behaviors, as an integral part of the cosmic plan. Each letter has a numeric value that provides a related cosmic vibration. The sum of the numbers in your birth date and the sum of value derived from the letters in the name provide an interrelation of vibrations. These numbers show a great deal about character, purpose in life, what motivates, and where talents may lie. Experts in numerology use the numbers to determine the best time for big moves and activities in life. Numerology is used to decide when to invest, when to marry, when to travel, when to change jobs, or relocate.
PALMISTRY
Palmistry begins with the obvious and proceeds, by important and small steps of judgment and interpretation, to extreme details of the palm. Conclusions can be made from a palmistry reading that can provide you with answers to questions you have regarding your life. A palmistry reader can interpret aspects of a person’s life by reading the lines of palmistry.
VASTU
Vastu Shastra is a system of architecture based on directions. It is based on the elements of direction curves and the proper of arrangement of the architecture of the house. A house or office constructed on these principles brings peace, agreement and success in the lives of the individuals.
FENG SHUI
Feng Shui is an ancient art and science developed over 3,000 years ago in China. It is a distinct body of knowledge that shows us how to balance the energies of any given space to assure the health and good fortune of the people accommodating it. It also helps us understand how the major environmental factors around us contribute to our lifestyle, and the fortunes and mishaps that life offers us.
TASSEOGRAPHY
Tasseography (also known as tasseomancy or tassology) is a divination or fortune-telling method that interprets patterns in tea leaves, coffee grounds, or wine sediments. It is used by people in the Middle East and major European nations. An expert Tasseographer can accurately gauge a person’s inner thought as well as the things that are going to come into his life and reveal their true nature and relevance to it.
GEMSTONES AND CRYSTALS
In Vedic astrology, gemstones are recommended based on your horoscope. It is believed that by wearing these prescribed gemstones you can overcome the obstacles in your chart. The cause of unhappy relationships or lack of success can be astrological. Wearing a certain gemstone may turn your love life and career around so you can have a fulfilling relationship.
Gems affect the subtle energy field, which emanates from every living thing, where our energetic and emotional habits, thought patterns, belief systems, and so on reside.