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The science of Indian astrology is based on evolution of time. Astrology is simple indication of physical, moral and mental action of pat incarnations. As life went through various incarnations our deeds in process brought into present life ” Planet indicates result of our past actions through our future which is divined by the science of astrology” -B.V Raman
Major Elements of India Astrology are 12 signs of Zodiacs, 9 Planet, 27 Nakshatra’s and 12 houses (Bhava’s). Interplay of these element indicate past, present and future of Human being.
The Zodiacs
S.No | Sanskrit | Sanskrit Transliteration | Western name |
1 | मेष | Meṣa | Aries |
2 | वृषभ | Vṛṣabha | Taurus |
3 | मिथुन | Mithuna | Gemini |
4 | कर्कट | Karkaṭa | Cancer |
5 | सिंह | Siṃha | Leo |
6 | कन्या | Kanyā | Virgo |
7 | तुला | Tulā | Libra |
8 | वृश्चिक | Vṛścika | Scorpio |
9 | धनुष | Dhanus | Sagittarius |
10 | मकर | Makara | Capricorn |
11 | कुम्भ | Kumbha | Aquarius |
12 | मीन | Mīna | Pisces |
Planets (Graha)
Sanskrit Name | English Name | Abbreviation |
Surya (सूर्य) | Sun | Sy or Su |
Chandra (चंद्र) | Moon | Ch or Mo |
Mangala (मंगल) | Mars | Ma |
Budha (बुध) | Mercury | Bu or Me |
Brihaspati (बृहस्पति) | Jupiter | Gu or Ju |
Shukra (शुक्र) | Venus | Sk or Ve |
Shani (शनि) | Saturn | Sa |
Rahu (राहु) | North Lunar Node | Ra |
Ketu (केतु) | South Lunar Node | Ke |
Nakshatra and Bhava will be treated later in another Post