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Posts: 3231 · Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:16 pm

goldencougarwolf wrote:

I don't know much about the Eastern Astrology. I do know that Western uses a degree system and not the actual placing of the planets in the constellations. I have been learning Astronomy and have found some very interesting movements of the planets. What I am wondering and I will probably do more research on is this: Do you think the ancients used the Earth more than the Sun. Today we say like for this month that your Sun sign is in Aries. I know for sure that it is in Pisces because of Astronomy. It goes into Pisces on March 11 and leaves April 18th. It spends 38 days in that constellation. Do you see the dilemma I am having? I think the ancients because history tells me so used the Earth. So now I am wondering what constellation Earth is in.

I do know that Western uses a degree system and not the actual placing of the planets in the constellations.[/quote]

The Westerns use a degree system different from that of the Eastern. As you rightfully said that the Western uses a degree system and not the actual placing of the planets in the constellations.

The Western sign sign however speaks and predicts through sun signs, which predicts their general natures well.

The Eastern/Vedic system speaks in terms of degrees and actual placement of planets, keeping in view of the daily tilt of the zodiac form the actual.

The tilting value is called 'ayanamsa'. Can be read in wikipedia site..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayanamsa

Eastern Astrology uses the Earth as your concentric position as you live in Earth, viewing the world/your world/ viewpoint and sees/observes the other planets affecting your being.

The Western system of Sun Signs is however quite unique by itself.

But their system predicts the natives psychology and directions better and easily, while Eastern/Vedic is able to time events better.

Both has its advantages.

You could try our Western astrology forum and Vedic astrology forums too.

RishiRahul

Posts: 73 · Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 12:19 pm

i [think] i just managed to get my head around the concept of planets and houses....feeeewwh

I'm interested to learn abt Vedic astrology

However, i'm still having difficulties in working out/figuring the first step of constructing and that is finding the Ascendant of a natives chart. pls confer

Could you pls tell me how this information is deduced
I know Asc=is the rashi in which sun [from the east] is risng at the time of birth. But how do I work this out, pls confer

With GREAT Regards
code

Posts: 3231 · Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 7:56 am

The are books of tables available in the Indian Market.

For Vedic= A very god book would be.... Table of Ascendants for Nirnaya basis by N.C.Lahiri.... Published by M.K.Lahiri, Astro Research bureau, 17 Brindaban Mullick First Lane, Calcutta-700009.

I do not know if its available in U.K. though. You could google and check out for other books.

RishiRahul

Posts: 7 · Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 4:37 pm

astrologer50 wrote:

There are Free online lessons on this website and I have PM you lots of websites to visit, learn, including lots of book recommendations.....

Greets to everyone here, Astrologer50 or code It would be much appreciated if you could make these "websites to visit" public here. It would be beneficial to everyone as I want to have a look too.

Therefore, Astrologer50 or code, I'd request to you please do share these links as it may help others including me too to clear all these confusions that are eating up our brains. :(

RishiRahul wrote:

For Vedic= A very god book would be.... Table of Ascendants for Nirnaya basis by N.C.Lahiri.... Published by M.K.Lahiri, Astro Research bureau, 17 Brindaban Mullick First Lane, Calcutta-700009.

Btw how much does this book cost in India there in Indian rupees (and if possible in U.S.D too ) ?
And last but not least, as always, a big thanks goes to rishirahul ji and others who have been supporting us relentlessly

Posts: 3231 · Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 7:31 am

RishiRahul wrote:
For Vedic= A very god book would be.... Table of Ascendants for Nirnaya basis by N.C.Lahiri.... Published by M.K.Lahiri, Astro Research bureau, 17 Brindaban Mullick First Lane, Calcutta-700009.

Btw how much does this book cost in India there in Indian rupees (and if possible in U.S.D too ) ?
And last but not least, as always, a big thanks goes to rishirahul ji and others who have been supporting us relentlessly

Hi amdtek,

It is 40 Rupees, which is less than an U.S. dollar!!

Welcome,

RishiRahul