How to Check Your Astrology Charts for a Hindu Wedding

Many Eastern Indians rely on astrologers, or "learned ones," to make marital and family decisions, such as the date and time a marriage should take place. With a lot of patience and hard work, you can learn some of the basics.

Things You'll Need

  • Jyotish/Vedic Astrology Software
Show More

Instructions

    • 1

      Learn as much as you can about Hindu Vedic astrology. The zodiac used is different from the one used for Western horoscopes.

    • 2

      Begin by reading books, studying charts and talking to commercial Vedic astrologers to understand more about their work.

    • 3

      Understand that the Hindu system relies on three basic elements that are believed to seal your fate: date, time and place of birth.

    • 4

      Become familiar with the following integral components: the two luminaries, or the sun and moon; the five planets, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn; the two nodes of the moon, Rahu and Ketu; the Ascendant, or the exact point in space that was rising at birth; the 12 signs of the Vedic zodiac; the 12 houses of a chart; and the 27 Nakshatras, or fixed stars and constellations of the zodiac.

    • 5

      Learn how these items interrelate with each other. For instance, what are the effects from the houses on the various planets and points? And what are the effects of combinations and aspects of the planets on each other?

    • 6

      By understanding the various interactions between the different components, you will be better able to predict events and determine an auspicious time for special events such as marriages and births.

    • 7

      Remember that each person has a total of 16 charts. Learn the meanings of these. For instance, the Rashi Chart, which is the main one, means the basic chart of the planets and the signs they are in, with the rising sign noted. The primary harmonic chart, called the Navamsha Chart, is a chart made by dividing each sign into nine parts. And the Bhava Chakra, also known as Chalit Chakra, is the chart of houses.

    • 8

      Purchase a Jyotish software program, which will construct all of these charts for you. You can find this program online.

    • 9

      When reading someone's chart, look for such things as where the planets stay, what they control, where they intersect, and what periods they rule. Then you can begin to pinpoint what areas of life will be affected and how. Compare your charts with those of a potential mate to see if your charts are compatible.

    • 10

      Recognize your limitations. You may not be able to pinpoint exact details, but over time you will be able to determine the general flow of life.

    • 11

      Be patient. It takes five or more years of devoted study to develop the ability to be a Vedic astrologer.

Tips & Warnings

  • Vedic astrology is mainly used to make a chart of life, based on dashaas or cyclic movements, and to predict events based on a 48-hour time period.

  • A Vedic astrologer who practices commercially must possess a university degree in Jyotish, which is a complicated study of precise mathematical and astronomical principles of the heavenly bodies.

  • Be very careful about your predictions. Avoid giving bad advice or scaring someone.

Related Searches:

Comments

View all 6 Comments
  • ammenon Dec 16, 2008
    i like the broadmindness of the writer. this is a delicate subject and was written well. God Bless
  • ammenon Dec 16, 2008
    i like the broadmindness of the writer. this is a delicate subject and was written well. God Bless
  • entiyit Mar 30, 2007
    enjoy your holiday in bali
  • entiyit Mar 30, 2007
    enjoy your holiday in bali
  • Mar 11, 2006
    Pick a wedding date when the Moon is waxing, preferably 1, 8, 15 or 22 hours after the sunrise. Avoid getting married from Dec 15 - Jan 15, Jul 16 - Aug 17 and Sept 17 - Oct 17.

You May Also Like

  • How to Plan a Hindu Wedding

    Hindu weddings are steeped in important rituals and customs. Some couples choose to have the typical Hindu ceremony that spans several days,...

  • How to Choose a Wedding Date With Astrology

    Choosing a wedding date can be a source of stress and worry. Take some of the headache out of it by utilizing...

  • How to Prepare for an Indian Wedding

    While an average American wedding may have some religious ties, most American weddings occur primarily as social ceremonies. In India, a wedding...

  • How to Plan or Direct a Wedding

    Marketed by industry professionals as "the most important day of your life," it's no wonder planning a wedding can be a stressful...

  • How to Learn Astrology for Free

    Check out books from the public library. There are many books available on the history, art and practice of astrology, and you'll...

  • American-Hindi Wedding Gifts

    Most gifts are appropriate for American-Hindi weddings. hindu temple in india image by Michael Drager from Fotolia.com

  • How do I Determine My Hindu Horoscope?

    Hindu astrology is also known as Vedic astrology. It is very similar to the Western astrology horoscope. The date of birth signs...

  • How to Word a Hindu Wedding Card

    As Eastern and Western cultures continue to be synthesized due to the organic development of multiculturalism, traditional Hindu weddings are becoming more...

  • How to Find My Astrological Marriage Sign

    Astrology is used to understand the mysteries of personality and to predict the future, but one of the most intriguing uses of...

  • Date of Birth Vs. Hindu Zodiac

    The Western zodiac as we know it today has been around since at least 2300 B.C., originating in ancient Mesopotamia. The word...

  • About Hindu Symbols

    To understand the Hindu mind and conceive of Hinduism's spiritual traditions, you must first study its symbols. Hindu motifs hold the secrets...

  • How to Find a Hindu Mate Online

    Instead of using a traditional marriage broker (a type of matchmaker in India), many single Hindu men and women who live in...

  • How to Calculate Navamsha

    Navamsha, or navamsa, is a type of mathematical calculation applied to planetary motion. This calculation is an astrological process that helps determine...

  • How to Get a Free Astrology Birth Chart

    Calculating an astrology chart by hand is always best. But even the most dedicated astrologer has lazy days. Thanks to computer programming,...

  • How to Match Horoscopes for Marriage

    Matching horoscopes for marriage can be relatively easy. The key thing is to understand what element is ruling each person's sign. But...

  • How to Celebrate Hindu Kumbh Mela

    Attend Kumbh Mela according to scheduled dates and locations. In March and April, 2010, Kumbh Mela is at Haridwar,where the Ganga flows...

  • How to Learn Hindi Shorthand

    Hindi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by about 41 percent of the population of India, according to the CIA World Factbook. (See...

  • Information on Hindu Marriages

    Traditional Hindu marriages are arranged by the families of the bride and groom through an extensive process of checking natal charts and...

  • What Can You Wear for a Hindu Engagement?

    Hindus consider marriage to be the most significant event -- both socially and religiously. Marriage is a key aspect of the Indian...

  • Information on Planning an Indian Wedding

    Planning an Indian wedding can be an overwhelming task, considering that they are often lavish affairs spanning multiple days. Modern brides and...

Related Ads

Featured