Types of Astrology

There are different forms of astrology prevalent around the world. All of them are aimed towards finding out the way planets, stars the celestial bodies behave and how they affect human beings and the natural world around them.

The universe has planets moving and people taking birth. The time of birth gives each individual a birth chart. The moving planets and stars affect the time energies of these birth charts and thus, impact the lives of the human beings. Astrology aims to study this impact.

We are going to discuss fewer key types astrological systems.

  1. Indian Vedic Astrology

Indian Vedic astrology or Hindu astrology is known as the ‘Jyotish’ originating from the Sanskrit word jyotis meaning ‘light’ or ‘heavenly body’. It is an important facet of Hindu rituals. From the naming of a newborn to marriage to finding an auspicious time to buy a car, many Hindus have been using astrology to help them in their daily lives. The government has given it a status of ‘jyotir vigyan’ which means it is a science of heavenly bodies. In fact, it is being taught in various colleges in India as a discipline. This type of astrology is based on the sidereal system which considers the position of the constellations stars in addition to the Sun and the planets.

Vedic astrology is one of the most ancient astrology that is being practiced for thousands of years. The source of origin of this astrology comes from Vedas which is revealed from the ancient text going back to 5000 to 8000 years ago. In the context of this astrology, Vedic astrology contains the 12 zodiacs, 9 planets, 12 houses, and 27+1 constellations, and used for making the birth and natal chart of the native. By using these charts, it’s much easier to know about life events and predicts the events which may impact your life. It’s important to note that Vedic astrology takes advantage of fixed zodiac signs to predict the future.

2. Western Astrology

Originated from the book “Tetrabiblos”, western astrology is among the most practiced form of mystic foretelling. This type of astrology is based on the horoscope chart formed by the person’s birth date. Referred to as “Sun Sign astrology”, it deals with the astrological signs based on the movement of zodiacs according to the sun’s transition.

In western astrology, predictions are made on five factors.

  • Astrology signs of the zodiac

  • Position of planets in the houses of the natal chart.

  • The position and movement of ascendant and descendant.

  • The aspects or angle formed between two planets and the main angle.

  • Position of the lunar node or orbital position of the moon.

Western astrology employs “Tropical System” in which the beginning of zodiac signs depends upon the March Equinox.

3. Horary Astrology (Prasna astrology)

Horary means “of the hour”. Originated in the 8th century, this unique” branch of astrology” is also termed as an oracle of astrology. This type of astrology uses a Horary chart which is created for the precise questionnaire moment or the time when a seeker asks a question. Place and time of question play a very important role in this type of astrology.

Unlike the use of birth time in other charts, the Horary chart uses the aspect of the lunar at the time in question to form it. In this type of astrology, you need to ask a specific question that can be answered in Yes or No. Besides its answer in yes or No, the chart offers options to the seeker that he/she may look for. Although it is a complex form of astrology, it is famous for its quick and instant answer sharing concept .In india it’s also known as parsna astrology ( parsna means question).

4. KP Nadi Astrology (Krishnamurthi Paddhati System)

The followers of Krishnamurthi Paddhati system or popularly known as the KP system of astrology, believe it to be the most precise form of astrology. It is a method of making astrological predictions like any other astrological branch. It was founded by late Professor K.S. Krishnamurthi.

It is said that KP system is based on the finer details of both Indian and Western astrology and sums up to create a more precise system of making astrological predictions. It is said to be more systematic and refined than the traditional Vedic form of astrology.

KP astrology discards principles like ‘yogas’ and divisional charts which are an important part of Vedic astrology. ‘Yogas’ are certain planetary combinations in a chart and divisional charts are a part of the main natal chart and are used to find auspiciousness of planets. Unlike Vedic astrology, this system gives importance to the ‘nakshatra – swami’ (star – lord) rather than the planet in a particular ‘dasha’ for interpretation of results.

Also, there is a difference of 6 minutes between the Vedic ‘ayanamshas’ and the KP ‘ayanamshas’. This is because the Vedic system follows the Lahiri ayanamshas and KP system follows KP ayanamshas both of which have a longitudinal difference of 6 minutes. An ‘ayanamsha’ is the longitudinal difference between the tropical zodiac (followed by western astrology) and the sidereal zodiac (followed by Indian astrology).

5. Chinese Astrology

Chinese astrology flourished during the Han dynasty between 2nd century BC to 2nd century AD. It uses the unique principles of ‘yin’ and ‘yang’ (male and female energies), the five elements (air, earth, fire, metal, and water), the concepts of heaven and earth and the luni-solar (Sun and Moon) calendar, unlike any other astrological system.

In this system, there are five classical planets associated with each element namely, Venus (metal), Jupiter (wood), Mercury (water), Mars (fire) and Saturn (Earth). Like other forms of astrology, Chinese astrology also believes in a person’s destiny being controlled by the position of the planets at the time of birth. It has a system of a 12-year cycle of animal signs where each year is represented by an animal.

6. Tibetan Astrology

Tibetan astrology is the perfect mix of Indo-Chinese astrology and based on the Kalachakra Tantra. Among the ten forms of science, “Tibetan Astrology” is one of them. The Year-signs cycle in an archetypal progression or continuüm includes – Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig.

7. Electional Astrology (Mahurta)

Election astrology is the branch of astrology that deals with a period of events and their time. This astrology was used mainly for the battles where it was employed to plan the events. You may use this astrology to find the time of weddings, trips, engagements or any other important events of life.

Election astrology is formed for the place where events will be performed. It employs houses and planets to create an accurate election chart. In this interesting chart, the 12 houses represent events when you think to perform tasks while the planets represent the activity that you will perform in those specific events. Unlike the Horary chart, it answers the question before the occurrence of events, thus helping us to choose the right moment in life.

8. T.R.U.E. Astrology (Lobo Greenstone)

Besides these three outer planets, Mr. Greenstone has also researched planets which are not known to or used by either Vedic or Western astrologers. He has discovered six more planets, asteroids and comets that also affect human lives. He has conclusive evidence that these celestial bodies too have a major impact on the life and times of human beings. He currently refers to them as Planet-X, Planet-Y and Planet-Z in his predictions. In an appropriate forum he will reveal the true identity, cause and effect of these planets. These planets are extremely powerful and some of them are even more dominant than Uranus or Pluto. If these planets are not included in the horoscope, then accurate readings cannot be done.

Another big myth associated with Vedic astrology is that one planet rules two zodiac signs. For e.g., Venus, in Vedic astrology, rules Libra and Taurus. Mars rules both Aries and Scorpio. Greenstone has busted this mythsystematically and clearly shown that 12 planets should be assigned to 12 different zodiac signs. Though lot of work has already been done in this regard, his originality lies in the fact that he has discovered the exact exaltation points of all these planets.

He has also discovered the actual planets that rule Taurus and Virgo as well as their exaltation points. Taurus and Virgo have never been assigned ruling planets before. This is an original discovery and Greenstone will reveal more details when the time comes: the identity, the effects, causes and function of all of these planets. Only people who know something about astrology will understand the true significance of this discovery. Mr. Greenstone uses 16 planets, asteroids and comets to teach and practice astrology.

9. Grand Holistics Astrology (Sunny Kaushal)

Unique Grand system is created with the mix of few different methods like Ancient vedic astrology, Nadi astology, B C P system, Westren astrology and Horary astrology to predict with accuracy.

Astrology as a discipline has resonated with human beings all over the world over thousands of years. The common thread is the belief that a person’s life is ruled by the movement of celestial stars and planets. It can be safely said that Astro Metaphysics Science in its various forms and facets makes for a very interesting and fascinating subject.