The ancient wisdom of India
“Know Thyself!”- This is the eternal wisdom spoken by all the world religions and great spiritual teachers. But how can this be achieved?
The key is Vedic Astrology, the most profound and ancient system of astrology based on the eternal Truth and timeless wisdom of the ancient Seers and Vedic texts of India. Moreover, unlike astrology in the West, Vedic Astrology has always been a central part of Indian society and culture, where it is regarded as a Divine Science. It is the ‘practical application’ of Karmic Theory, that eternal Law of Nature which states: “As you sow, so shall you reap”.
Your Vedic birth chart is essentially a map of your karmas, a reflection of your soul’s destiny in this lifetime, and reveals the relationship between your life and the Universe- your connection with the Cosmos. This relationship can be expressed in cycles of time, which is unique to Vedic Astrology, giving a system for predicting future trends and events, including health, profession, finances, family, relationships and spiritual evolution.
So, what is the difference between Vedic and Western Astrology? Vedic Astrology uses the ‘true astronomical position’ of the planets. By contrast, Western Astrology uses a ‘tropical zodiac’ that is based on the seasons – which means that the beginning of the zodiac at ‘zero degrees Aries’ is determined by the position of the Sun on the Spring Equinox (21st March). However, due to a slight wobble in the Earth’s rotation about its own axis, this ‘equinoctal point’ is moving backwards in the zodiac at the rate of 1 degree every 72 years, such that the Sun’s position on the 21st March now is actually at 6 degrees Pisces (a difference of 24 degrees). This is known as ‘the Precession of the Equinox’ and it means that you have to subtract 24 degrees from all your Western planetary positions to obtain their Vedic positions. Of course, you may find that a planet moves back to the previous sign! For example, you may discover that you have a Cancer Moon instead of Leo Moon, or Pisces Sun instead of Aries Sun. However, quite often people find that their Vedic birth chart resonates very closely with their true nature.
As a professional Vedic Astrologer, my aim is to help clients understand themselves and the karmas that they are working with in this incarnation. As we know, nothing happens by chance, and Vedic Astrology is truly a tool for self-knowledge and self-realisation. Knowing and understanding your birth chart allows you to focus on your dharma, or life purpose, to live life in harmony with Nature and Cosmic Law, and to be aware of the different cycles of your life – to go with the flow and not swim against the tide!
Having a Vedic Astrology consultation (in person or via telephone) is enjoyable, uplifting and empowering, and aims to give you a comprehensive overview of your Vedic horoscope and the karmic patterns it reflects. Areas discussed include relationships, career, health, personal strengths and challenges, spiritual growth and future trends. Your Vedic horoscope also reveals your natural talents and your karmic destiny regarding career, dharma and right livelihood, in addition to identifying the best time to make a new career move, while relationship compatibility analysis can provide an effective appraisal of the planetary dynamics existing within personal and business relationships. With Vedic Astrology it is also possible to find the most auspicious time to begin a new venture (such as marriage, starting a new business, buying a house, etc) to ensure that one has maximum support from Nature.
Ayurveda, India’s system of Natural Health Care, is the ‘sister science’ to Vedic Astrology. A Vedic Astrologer is able to determine your specific Ayurvedic constitution (prakriti), and hence offer advice and guidance on diet and simple daily routines for better health. Furthermore, specific Vedic ceremonies (pujas and yagyas) and gem stones can be recommended to alleviate certain astrological weaknesses and difficult karma, including health problems.
I have been studying Yoga and Vedic Science since 1985, and am also an experienced counsellor and professional life-coach with The Coaching Academy. This gives me the unique ability of combining life-coaching with astrological insight to offer my clients an opportunity for holistic guidance and support on an ongoing basis. As one recent client describes, “the two previous sessions we had have profoundly changed my life, and have given me a greater understanding of myself and how I work within the world around me, which has been so positive”.
By: Steve Hubball
Steve Hubball PhD is a professional Vedic Astrologer who is studying in India with world-renowned Pandit Sanjay Rath. For further information about learning Vedic Astrology, or having a professional consultation with Steve, please email steve.hubball@btinternet.com or phone 01228 674225 or visit www.dirah.org/uk.htm
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