Category Archives: Astrology background

[original date 2005-03-26 06:22:50]  Recently I was asked:  are the positions of planets in an astrological chart real? Do they correspond to what’s in the sky? How accurate is it? The short answer is Yes, these days charts are quite … Continue reading →

[original post 2005] To make the difference between tropical and sidereal clearer, as related to the positions of the actual stars, here is a chart. Zodiac chart On the outside edge are written the names of the actual constellations. They … Continue reading →

[original date 2005-03-24 06:39:39]  The rough chart we constructed in part 1 shows the planets in approximately the positions they were in the sky. A rough chart But it doesn’t allow us to state their positions precisely. Astrology is an old … Continue reading →

[original post 2005-03-23].  By request, here is an explanation of how horoscope charts are derived from the actual planets and stars, and how there come to be different zodiacs. It’s a complicated subject so there are simplifications here. THE SOLAR … Continue reading →

[original date 2005-03-21] Jyotish or Jyotisha, is a Sanskrit word meaning “the science of light”. It refers to the practise of Astrology, sometimes known in the west as “Vedic Astrology” or “Hindu Astrology”. Jyotish differs from western “Sun Sign” astrology … Continue reading →