Astrology has been the earliest of all sciences. It began its journey when our ancestors noticed a definite pattern in the motions of celestial bodies. Then looking at the earth, they observed the patterns in the events of this world and lives of its beings. The mystery enticed them and they set forth for the quest of truth. And in the sudden insight of enlightenment, they discovered the correlation of these two occurrences. Henceforth, the vast exploration of a deep wisdom started taking a form. Ancient Sages of India recorded their amazingly in-depth and scientifically precise knowledge in "Vedangas", which are the various branches of knowledge. " Vedic astrology" or "Jyotish" (Jyoti + ish = light of God) forms an integral part of Vedangas along with other branches as Mathematics, Astronomy, Grammar, Ayurveda and Music.

Vedic astrology is based on such accurate calculations of astronomy that dazzles modern scientists till date. And yet the depth of the knowledge crosses over mundane life`s issues, roping everything with a spiritual thread. Although it is said that an individual is born at the destined time and place according to his karmic pattern that he is obliged to fulfill, he has the liberty to make a new karmic patterns in his life. Astrology helps people to gain more insight in inherently bestowed blueprint of the life and helps them to generate good karmas. This is the fundamental objective on which the analytical, predictive and remedial faculties of Jyotish are based.

Origin of Astrology
Astrology has its own course of origin and development in other cultures as well. Many western astrologers claim that Greeks bought astrology to India with invasion of Alexander the great. Later on Indians developed this branch to a great extent by themselves. Indians were known to be in touch with Greeks and Sumerians, and hence there is a vast number of similarities to all these branches. Jyotish Shastra has covered almost each and every aspect of human life in its continual process to understand and improvise itself. It has manifested those efforts in certain branches and applications. These benefits of astrology are being imbibed by scores of people round the world on a daily basis. Some of the major branches and applications of "Vedic astrology" are Natal Astrology, Electional Astrology , Mundane Astrology, Horary Astrology, Medical Astrology, Meteorological Astrology, Horoscope Match Making, etc

Planets
In astrology, Planets are the celestial bodies, whose movements are tracked by keeping earth as the central point. These heavenly objects cast their influence on earth, nature and its inhabitants to a great degree. Although, technically Sun and Moon are not planets, Rahu and Ketu are just lunar nodes, still they are essentially referred as planets in Hindu astrology. There also exist a period known as Maha Dasha, that refers to the ruling of a particular planet in the lifespan of an individual.

The planets are divided into two groups according to their basic qualities and energies: Malefic planets are capable of producing unfavorable effects on the areas of life represented by the bhavas (houses) they affect by placement or aspects. Sun, Mars, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu are Natural Malefics. While benefic planets influence the horoscope in an uplifting and positive manner. Moon, Jupiter and Venus are Natural Benefics. Mercury is a Neutral planet. Each planet imparts a distinct property to human beings. For example, Moon affects our emotional and thinking patterns, Mercury rules our communication skills and so on. The zodiac in which the planet is placed highly affects the basic qualities it imparts. The energy can be manifested in negative and positive traits owing to the overall assessment of the horoscope, and most importantly, to a person`s free will.

Twelve Houses in Horoscope
From the point of view of the individual born, i.e. the exact location of the birth, and the exact time when the sky or zodiac belt was perceived, is drawn out in the form of twelve houses.

Nakshatras in Horoscope
The concept of Nakshatra is exclusive only to Vedic astrology and they are the backbone of astrology and were taken into account even before Sign system was considered.

Nadi Shastra
Nadi shastra is the fascinating branch of knowledge that reveals your destiny written on palm leaves by Ancient Sages of India. One can have the humbling experience of facts being narrated about all aspects of life like name of the spouse, about progeny, chosen career, parents, siblings and even about our past and future births with uncanny details.

Lal Kitab
Lal Kitab is a unique form of astrology that provides unbelievingly simple remedies for the most complex and difficult of all problems. Lal kitab remedies are very easy and economical against the tedious rituals of mantra jaap and pooja vidhan.

Rudraksha
Rudraksha beads have unique electro magnetic properties influential enough to affect human life. Learn how these elegant beads of different types can influence different aspects of human body, mind, soul and karma.

Gemstones
Relationship between mankind and Gemstones is much more than ornamental purpose. The use of the proper gemstones, according to ones planetary influences, go a long and positive way to achieve fulfillment in one`s destiny. Since, the gemstones have the power to affect our Mind, Body and Soul.

Numerology
If the birthdates and names of individuals are analyzed properly according to Numerology, then we may realize that these interpretations affect ones destiny. The interpretations and significance of numbers in our life is discussed in brief. The information on numerology is so easy to follow and simple to apply that you may be tempted to observe its effects in every area of your life.

Tarot Cards
If a picture could speak a thousand words, then Tarot cards speaks of infinite wisdom and insight. Tarots are gaining more and more popularity in modern times, transcending all barriers of region, language and religion. Learn about the concept of Tarots and its explanation related with the symbol rich cards of Divination.

Palmistry
Our hands speaks volumes about our personalities, thinking, destiny, emotions, past, present and future. The basics of Palm reading is relatively easy and one can learn and appreciate this ancient branch of Samudrik Shastra, easily. By learning this art, we can decipher our own and other`s psyche with a quick look.

Sade Sati
This period od Sade Sati is dreadful one and it occurs in everyone`s life. However, with the correct knowledge of the concept, one can know about this unlucky period of seven and a half years and make the best use of it.

Yantra
Simple looking, but involving complex mathematical and scientific faculties, these instruments are capable of manifesting different forms of energies for our benefits. Learn about Yantras and its uses.