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The Origins of Vedic Astrology
Long before Europeans recognized that the Earth revolves around the Sun and that planetary orbits are elliptical (oval-shaped), the Eastern clerics of the Indian sub-continent were using their knowledge of these fundamental principles to interpret their world. The origins of Vedic astrology, a sophisticated system based on ancient clerics’ knowledge of mathematics and astronomy, date back to the ages.
Their teachings were passed on orally for millennia and were eventually recorded in what we know now as the Vedic scriptures. These texts are the oldest remaining written records from the ancient world and are the first of the 6 Bhartiya Scriptures which are the foundation of Hindu culture. The Vedic texts record the age-old oral teachings of the Eastern clerics whose teachings have their origins in Babylon.
The teachings (Vedas) were sent directly from God and they provide a moral compass that guides a follower’s words, thoughts, and actions on their path to enlightenment, or realization of God. The elegant texts indicate that there are 4 purposes of human life: DHARMA – Righteousness, ARTHA – wealth acquired properly, KAMA – Fulfillment of noble desires, and MOKSHA – Liberation or the final Goal.
To achieve the realization of God, followers must have an intimate understanding of these purposes. You should also know about the Vedic scripts as well as the Vedang and Upved teachings. These influence the interpretation of the Vedas through their understanding of arts, science, economics, and other important aspects of life.
The Vedas are the foundation of Hindu culture and have had a significant influence on Buddhist, Sikh, and Zoroastrian traditions. They contain instructions for all rituals, mantras, and principles that form the Vedic/Hindu traditions.
Origins of Vedic astrology
Jyotish Vedang
It is from the Jyotish Vedang that we learn the science of light, or Astronomy and Astrophysics. These great traditions have inspired the development of various sciences including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, astronomy, and astrology. Their understanding of planetary motion and other astronomic activities fostered the development of the first recorded lunar astrology system with the ellipse as its foundation.
The rotation of the Moon around the Earth provides a reference point for sectioning the ellipse. This is divided into 27/8 equal segments (the Moon takes 27.3 days to circle the globe) sections which are referred to as Nakshatras. The system as a whole represents consciousness. Each of the individual Nakshatras represents a certain aspect of consciousness.
The position of the planets at the time of birth is also a significant factor in Vedic astrology. So, are the 12 houses of the zodiac? This introduces a vast range of possible combinations within each segment (Nakshatra). It clearly illustrates how complex the Vedic system of astrology is.
Vedic astrology is a sophisticated system based on ancient clerics’ knowledge of mathematics and astronomy. It has existed throughout the ages and illustrates an advanced understanding of mathematics and physics. The first written records of these ancient teachings, the 4 Vedas, are the oldest written records still in existence.
They have had a significant influence on spiritual development the world over. They give us the Jyotish teachings from which the Vedic astrological system came into existence. The interplay of the Nakshatras, planets, and houses creates a near-infinite array of outcomes. This allows the teachings to remain relevant today.