Exploring Vedic Astrology and Its Connection to Gemstones
Astrology is the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies and their influence on human fate. Vedic astrology (Jyotish), often referred to as the “Science of Light,” is considered the eye of the Vedas by many. This ancient discipline, which dates back thousands of years, utilizes the sidereal system — based on the current positions of constellations — making it more predictive compared to Western astrology, which uses the tropical system (a fixed map of the stars as they were around 0 AD). According to Vedic astrology, from the moment of a person’s birth, their karmic life map (birth chart) comes into play, shaping all aspects of their life. A birth chart is essentially a visual representation of the positions of planets and zodiac signs at the time of birth. The chart is divided into 12 houses, each representing a different area of life. There are 27 constellations (nakshatras) that make up the 12 zodiac signs (rashi) , and these signs are distributed amo...