Indian Astrological Texts

The Rigveda is the oldest known Indian astrological text, dating back to 1500-1200 BCE.

Varahamihira is considered the father of Indian astrology. He wrote the Brihat Samhita, which is a comprehensive treatise on astrology.

The Brihat Samhita is considered the most important astrological text in India. It was written by Varahamihira in the 6th century CE.

The Panchang is the astrological calendar used in India. It is a daily calendar that provides information about the positions of the planets, the tithi, the nakshatra, and the yoga.

The Jataka Parijata is the most popular astrological text in India. It was written by Vaidyanatha Dikshita in the 16th century CE.

Natal astrology is the astrological system that is based on the positions of the planets at the time of birth.

Horoscopic astrology is the astrological system that is based on the positions of the planets at the time of conception.

Vedic astrology is the astrological system that is based on the positions of the planets at the time of death.

Hindu astrology is the astrological system that is based on the positions of the planets at the time of a major life event.

A synastry chart is not a type of astrological chart. It is a comparison of two natal charts.

Aries is the astrological sign that is associated with the element of fire.

Taurus is the astrological sign that is associated with the element of earth.

Gemini is the astrological sign that is associated with the element of air.

Cancer is the astrological sign that is associated with the element of water.

Aries is the astrological sign that is associated with the planet Mars.