| Divisions
of Astrology |
  |
The main divisions of
Indian Astrology are:
- Mundane
or National Astrology
- Annual
Horoscope
- Natal
Astrology
- Transit
System
- Horary
Astrology
- Electional
Astrology
| Explanation
of Indian Astrology divisions |
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|
No.
|
Names
of Divisions |
Explanation |
|
1
|
Mundane Astrology
|
It
deals with the celestial phenomena such
as Equinoxes, solstices, new moon, eclipses,
planetary conjunctions and comets. It
includes a study of the influence of these
phenomena upon countries, nations and
people. |
|
2
|
Annual
Horoscope |
It
is also called Atmospheric Astrology,
which deals with the conditions of the
weather, season etc. |
|
3
|
Natal
Astrology |
Deals with individual horoscopes and foretells
the character and destiny of a person.
|
|
4
|
Transit
System |
Effect
of changes in planetary configurations
(due to their perennial movement) from
the position of Moon at the time of birth.
|
|
5
|
Horary
Astrology |
It
deals with the science of foretelling
the results of any undertaking or transaction
based on the zodiacal placement of planets
and the rising sign at the moment a question
is put to the astrologer. Here the scope
is limited to the immediate future. |
|
6
|
Electional
Astrology |
It teaches us what should be the rising
sign, the configuration of planets and
other factors, at the time of commencement
of a good function. This is done by studying
the Thithis, Asterisms, Yogas, Karana
and other parameters. Electional Astrology
is used to fix the Muhurtha (auspicious
time) for conducting weddings, entering
a newly constructed house etc. |
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