How do Western astrology and Vedic astrology differ?
Western astrology and Vedic astrology are distinct systems for understanding and interpreting celestial influences on human life.
Western astrology, rooted in ancient Greece and Rome, emphasizes the Sun's position at birth and the movements of planets concerning Earth. It employs a 12-sign zodiac system, with each sign attributed specific personality traits and life patterns. Western astrology is often psychological in nature, focusing on character analysis and personal development.
Vedic astrology, or Jyotish, originates from the ancient Indian Vedas. It centers on the Moon's position at birth, incorporates nakshatras (fixed stars), and is deeply intertwined with Hindu spirituality and karma. Vedic astrology employs a 27-sign lunar zodiac system and emphasizes an individual's spiritual path and karmic journey. Remedial measures, like gemstone use and rituals, are common in Vedic astrology to balance planetary influences.
While both systems aim to provide insight and guidance, their methodologies, zodiac systems, and philosophical underpinnings vary significantly, resulting in distinct approaches to astrological interpretation and prediction.
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.There sometimes can be statistical anomalies regarding DOB. For example, 40% of all professional ice hockey players are born in January. This has nothing to do with any astrological BS. It is because the Little League ice hockey association counts all kids as being born on Jan 1st (like racehorses) That means a kid born in January on average will be that much bigger than the rest. That advantage carries over right through to adulthood.
273kelvin
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Oct 9, 2023
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Western astrology, hailing from Greece and Rome, focuses on the Sun's position and is all about understanding personality traits and psychological aspects. It's like reading the book of your life through the lens of your Sun sign.
On the other hand, Vedic astrology, or Jyotish, is the aromatic blend from ancient India. It looks at the Moon's position and adds spices like nakshatras and karma to the mix. Vedic astrology delves deep into spirituality and your life's purpose. It's like savoring a dish seasoned with the flavors of the cosmos.
If you want to explore more about these celestial flavors, I found a source (meaningspiritual.com) that might pique your interest.
@MaximilianMuno The difference between statistical anomalies and astrology is that the former is backed up by logic and science whereas the latter...? For eg. kids born in late September/October have a natural advantage in school, for the same reasons as ice hockey players. They are that much older when the school year starts in September. (some potential parents will actually plan to have their kids at this time of year because of this). Contrast this to the gravitational effect of all the planets being aligned simultaneously. Clue, it is less than a semi-truck passing 100 yards away from your house.
An old buddy of mine was in the monument business. A lot of cut and polished stone comes out of India (it's a labor-intensive product, and wages are relatively low there). Anyway, he dealt with a lot of Indians here and even made a few trips there, sourcing stone. By way of characterizing Indian business practices, my friend would often say that stone wasn't the only thing the Indians were chiseling. He also joked that the dot on the forehead was a reset button, in case the bearer somehow slipped out of their default mode of telling lies, and actually told the truth about something.
Flyingsaucesir
Level 8
Oct 8, 2023
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What Vedic and Western astrologies have in common: they're both hogwash.
Flyingsaucesir
Level 8
Oct 8, 2023
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Get out much?
Read the room well?
Want respect?
Batting minus 1000 with this stupid post, you are.......
AnneWimsey
Level 9
Oct 8, 2023
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If vedic culture is so good, why India - a Hindu nation with a large population was invaded by foreign powers with small armies over 2,300 years? Where was Vedic philosophy and superiority? This happened because vedic is trash and Hindus have been cowards.
St-Sinner
Level 9
Oct 8, 2023
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Hmmmm...this sounds like victim blaming 
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