Basic elements of Jyotish Shastra

Everything in this universe is interconnected. We have often heard that there is an invisible power that controls this entire gigantic universe and its actions as well. Different people call it with different names and try to connect with it through varied mediums. Several in the human race have also chosen the path of astrology in order to communicate with that divine force so that they can decode the timeline of the events in their lives. Indian Astrology or Jyotish Shastra is one of the oldest systems in the world to decode the events happening throughout the colossal space. It is an art of deciphering the world of celestial bodies with the help of astronomy while keeping intact the principles of ancient Hindu Vedas. It helps you foresee the endeavors of past, present, and future life. It is not everybody’s cup of tea as it involves critical mathematical calculations, deep insights of Vedas, and keen observations of the sky-maps, etc. It is not based on a single component but a set of varied components. Every element is significant and its own relevance in Jyotish Shastra. Fortune Buddy brings you a list of the various elements associated with the branch of Indian Astrology.

• The Transits: The Gochars, or can be called the Transits is nothing but the study of the placements of the moon in our sky-map, also known as the Kundali. The Moon plays an important role in envisaging the results of the transits and also helps in deciding the nature of the zodiac. Moon is one of the first elements to calculate the outcomes of the Gochars and their Chaal (movements). Although the positions of other planetary bodies are static, it is only the moon that keeps on changing its place. The moon travels from one zodiac to another thus creating differences in the Gochars.

• The Zodiac Signs: The Rashis or the signs of the zodiacs are divided into 12 categories based on their different traits and the placements in the sky. These twelve constellations depict the positioning of the Sun. These twelve segments help in showing the exact place of the Sun when an individual takes birth and becomes a part of this universe. Each constellation has a unique symbol associated with its name which are:

1. 1. Aries (Mesha) – The Sheep

   2. Taurus (Vrishabh) – The Bull

   3. Gemini (Mithuna) – Twins or a pair

   4. Cancer (Karkata) – The Crab

   5. Leo (Simha) – The Lion

   6. Virgo (Kanya) – The Maiden

   7. Libra (Tula)- The Scales

   8. Scorpio (Vrishchika) – The Scorpion

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• The Natal Chart: Also known as the Kundali or the birth chart of the native, it is more or less, a sky-map containing the positioning of various planetary bodies such as the Sun, the Moon and the planets, etc. It is sort of a picture of the sky at the time when the native took birth. There are a total of 12 places in the Kundali and each has its own significance. The writing and the mention in each box needs a skilled Jyotish to locate the positioning.

• The Houses: The Houses or the Bhavas play a major role in the Jyotish Shastra. It is the element that shows how well or bad the native will be doing in his/her life. It tells about the major events of your life and also the impact of them on you. Through this element, it becomes easier to decipher the nature and character of the native and that is the reason why it is preferred to match the Bhavas at the time of someone.

• The Nakshatras: Also called the Lunar Mansions, Nakshatras are the backbone of Indian astrology. It is the element around which every other element in the Jyotish Shastra revolves. As per the ancient vedic astrology predictions, there are a total of 27 Nakshatras that decide the fate of a zodiac native. These are quite helpful in depicting the nature and personality traits of a native. The Moon travels across all of these 27 Nakshatra and forms a special bonding with each one of them. These bondings create distinctive qualities in the behavioral, psychological, and also physical attributes of a native.

• The Planets or the Grahas: As per the Jyotish Shastra, there are nine planets namely the Sun (Surya), the Moon (Chandra), the Mars (Mangala), the Mercury (Budha), the Jupiter (Brihaspati), the Venus (Shukra), the Saturn (Shani), the North Node (Rahu) and the last is the South Node (Ketu). These can be considered as the central axes of Indian Best vedic astrology predictions. The movement and placement of all these Grahas in one’s birth chart reveal about the past, present and future happening of the native. These Grahas hold the power of capturing the minds and the deeds of the native both in positive or negative ways depending on several other factors. Every native has his/her own period of Dashas and these keep varying conditional on their nature. These Grahas deliver their effects in the forms of energies. A good Drishti means positive outcomes whereas a bad Drishti delivers malefic results in the life of the native.

• Special Planetary positions: It is called as the Yoga in general language. It is a relationship between one planet with the other planets. It can be both positive and negative depending upon the combination. Most of the times, a single Yoga means more than two planets. There are various Yogas like Raj Yoga, Dhan Yoga or Sanyasa Yoga etc.