Our lives are unpredictable. It comes with woes, worries, and even happiness. It is a mix of various emotions. We experience some sort of happiness or sadness on each day of our lives. We do not know what will happen in the upcoming days or hours. Ever wondered if there is any way to figure out the different factors that lead to such uncertainties in life?
With so much advancement in science and technology, it is even possible to predict tsunamis and other features of the galaxy, which are billions and billions of light years away from us. Even a few years back, many things were unknown to us. And we are still here, unable to see our future.
Astrology is a part of science where the planetary movements are studied to understand how they affect the lives of each individual. There are several who do not believe in astrology. It seems impossible to foresee the future. Understanding how celestial bodies can affect our lives is beyond an individual’s conscience.
There is a whole section of the society which very firmly believes in astrology and is rather obsessed with. Rather with the emergence of technology, speaking with the astrology experts is very easy now.
So, how do these calculations work? What is there about live astrology that is even more fascinating for us?
Origin of Astrology
The concepts of astrology date back to ancient civilization during the time of Plato and Aristotle. Astrology is all about science. Previously it was used to predict the weather, agricultural development, and natural disaster. These days it helps us in our day-to-day life. Astrology helps us see the future.
Various Types of Astrology
There are various types of astrology. Some of these are as follows:
Indian Astrology
Also known as Vedic astrology or “Jyotish,” this concept was developed by “Parasara.” Indian astrology is a part of Vedic astrology because it is mentioned in a position of Veda known as “Vedanga.” Many Indian authors have written books on the school of astrology. We still do not know the exact origin of Indian astrology. But roughly around 1200 to 2400 BC, Indian astrology came into being. Live astrology is something that has grown considerably in the last few years.
There are three different categories of this astrology. Let us take a look at some of these types.
- Siddhanta – Did you know mathematics helps in calculating the position of the celestial bodies? Because of that, this study is about trigonometry, algebra, arithmetic, and geometry.
- Samhita – This involves the study of the planetary position of the sun and other celestial bodies and how they can lead to natural disasters, war, geo-political matters, etc.
- Hora – This part of astrology is predictive, which is further divided into sub-branches like Muhurta, Nadi, Nimitta, Jataka, Ganita, Gola, etc.
Chinese Astrology
Just like Indian astrology, Chinese astrology is one of the oldest forms of astrology that is practiced now. According to some, this astrology came into being thousands of years ago. It came to China through the silk route, basically the trade route through which Buddhism entered China from India. This form of astrology uses the lunar cycle, which takes around 12 long years to complete. The five elements it has are – Wood, Metal, Fire, Water, and Earth.
Yin and yang are the two different forces that help to keep the universe in balance. Mostly predominant is the east Asia region; many locals believe in Chinese astrology.
Western Astrology
Another famous astrology is the one that originated in Europe and the US. It came into existence during the Mesopotamia civilization. Arabs introduced western astrology to the Greeks long after Chinese astrology came into the culture.
Western astrology has two different branches. They are:
Judicial – This is where lunation, ingress, and eclipse are some moments in time that determine the basis of astrology.
Natal – This astrology class is meant to deal with the nativity of a person.
These are some types of astrology practiced in various parts of the world. It is possible to predict the future of a person or a nation. Some astrologers predict but cannot provide any solid evidence regarding the same. Indeed, the random horoscopic information presented to us daily might not be accurate.
Conclusion
A notable astrologer can provide you with the correct predictions. The debate of whether astrology is actual or not will continue. However, if you believe in astrology, you can talk to an astrologer about your worries and listen to his predictions. These days live astrology has become very common, digitizing their daily chores.
