Jyotish Conversations

Based on everything we have learned so far, we can begin to see how chart interpretation works.

The planets derive their meaning based on the observations of the ancient vedic rishis.

If the chart is the stage, the planets are the players. We discuss how the planets are placed in a chart.

We look at what makes a planet strong in a jyotish chart

We look at what make a planet weak in a jyotish chart.

We look at the style of chart used in South India

We look at the style of chart used in North India

Anne Beversdoft presents a fascinating look at what we can expect in 2009

A detailed look at the relationship between Astronomy and the various traditions of Astrology

Why do the calculations for Jyotish and Western Astrology differ?

Jyotish is a vast subject and different areas of the tradition like limbs on a tree.

Penny Farrow continues her discussion of karma and how it is integrated into the various limbs of Jyotish

The birth chart can be further divided in order to give a deeper look at specific areas of life.

Anne Beversdorf takes an expanded look at the role that omen play in Jyotish

We examine the ways in which Jyotish can illuminate future life trends

What is meant by karma and karma phala; the fruits of karma.

Jyotish offers multiple techniques for predicting marriage.

India like most ancient cultures have a strong tradition of reading omens or nimitta.

Eastern traditions place a greater importance onthe Moon. We explore the reasons why.

Sampradaya, or tradition is vital to the continuation of knowledge.