Systems' Approach (astrology)
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The Systems' Approach for Interpreting Horoscopes is the title of a book by V.K. Choudhry, a well-known author on Indian astrology. The approach is now also referred to as SA in the modern literature of the subject. SA has been used to a significant extent in mundane astrology
investigations. National charts have been rectified for a number of countries and discussed on a special discussion list (SAMVA). Given its importance, special attention has been paid to rectifying a chart for the USA based on SA astrology, the SAMVA USA chart.
). Importantly, the reading is made with reference to the ascending sign
worked out on the basis of the birth date, time and place. The aspects help us in identifying the auspicious and inauspicious planetary configurations. The placement of a planet links the significations of the house ruled by it with the significations of its house of placement. A planet owning the 6th, 8th or 12th house becomes a functional malefic planet and is capable of afflicting other placements in the chart. An afflicted planet indicates suffering through the significations ruled by the said planet. The blessed ones are impelled by the divine forces
for making use of the ultimate knowledge of astrological remedial measures (Jyotish Remedies) - both propitiating malefic planets and strengthening weak planets through Kavach or Gems. "Based on the planetary influences in a birth chart / horoscope, preventive propitiatory Jyotish/astral Remedies & strengthening measures are best."
Due to the many confusing inconsistencies in the classical texts, V.K. Choudhry has developed the Systems' Approach for Interpreting Horoscopes (SA) to bring out the salient factors in horoscope analysis. His systematic approach has enabled students and practitioners of astrology to easily comprehend the key factors for accurate horoscope interpretation and prediction. SA is growing in popularity internationally due to its clear and simple rules and reliable results. The philosophical basis for his astrological work is to some extent the Ramayana
. The home page of V.K. Choudhry offers a free weekly horoscope for each of the twelve ascendants, free online birth horoscope and free online learn astrology lessons based on the Systems'Approach to Vedic Astrology.
Source: International Institute of Predictive Astrology
Mundane astrology
Mundane astrology is the application of astrology to world affairs and world events, taking its name from the Latin word Mundus, meaning "the World". Mundane astrology is a branch of Judicial astrology and is widely believed by astrological historians to be the most ancient branch of astrology...
investigations. National charts have been rectified for a number of countries and discussed on a special discussion list (SAMVA). Given its importance, special attention has been paid to rectifying a chart for the USA based on SA astrology, the SAMVA USA chart.
The approach
Astrology, the ancient wisdom, helps us in understanding the potentialities and weaknesses of our personality to enable us to charter the course of success in our life in the matters of health, career, love, relationships and finances. The horoscopic influences are studied through the placements of planets and the conjunctions and other aspects they make. These influences are read in terms of the strength of the planets, both for the planetary periods (dasa and bhukti) and the current planetary influences (transitAstrological transit
Astrological transits are one of the main means used in horoscopic astrology to forecast future trends and developments...
). Importantly, the reading is made with reference to the ascending sign
Ascendant
The ascendant , or rising sign, is the zodiacal sign and degree that was ascending on the eastern horizon at the specific time and location of an event. According to astrological theory, celestial phenomena reflect or determine human activity on the principle of 'as above so below'...
worked out on the basis of the birth date, time and place. The aspects help us in identifying the auspicious and inauspicious planetary configurations. The placement of a planet links the significations of the house ruled by it with the significations of its house of placement. A planet owning the 6th, 8th or 12th house becomes a functional malefic planet and is capable of afflicting other placements in the chart. An afflicted planet indicates suffering through the significations ruled by the said planet. The blessed ones are impelled by the divine forces
Divinity
Divinity and divine are broadly applied but loosely defined terms, used variously within different faiths and belief systems — and even by different individuals within a given faith — to refer to some transcendent or transcendental power or deity, or its attributes or manifestations in...
for making use of the ultimate knowledge of astrological remedial measures (Jyotish Remedies) - both propitiating malefic planets and strengthening weak planets through Kavach or Gems. "Based on the planetary influences in a birth chart / horoscope, preventive propitiatory Jyotish/astral Remedies & strengthening measures are best."
Due to the many confusing inconsistencies in the classical texts, V.K. Choudhry has developed the Systems' Approach for Interpreting Horoscopes (SA) to bring out the salient factors in horoscope analysis. His systematic approach has enabled students and practitioners of astrology to easily comprehend the key factors for accurate horoscope interpretation and prediction. SA is growing in popularity internationally due to its clear and simple rules and reliable results. The philosophical basis for his astrological work is to some extent the Ramayana
Ramayana
The Ramayana is an ancient Sanskrit epic. It is ascribed to the Hindu sage Valmiki and forms an important part of the Hindu canon , considered to be itihāsa. The Ramayana is one of the two great epics of India and Nepal, the other being the Mahabharata...
. The home page of V.K. Choudhry offers a free weekly horoscope for each of the twelve ascendants, free online birth horoscope and free online learn astrology lessons based on the Systems'Approach to Vedic Astrology.
Controversy
As with most new ideas that challenge traditional approaches, there has been a modicum of controversy about SA among orthodox vedic astrologers. Over time SA has become increasingly accepted as a new branch of vedic astrology with better efficacy and accuracy.Books by third-parties dealing with SA astrology
- Dr Sankara Bhagavadpada, 2009, Sri Ramana Maharshis Moksha: A Hindu Astrological Pilgrimage into the Life and Moksha of Sri Ramana Maharshi, Yogi Impressions Books Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, India.
- Dr. Ashwinie Kumar Bansal, 2003, Design Your Baby, Ethnic India Publications, New Delhi, India.
- David Hawthorne and Prof. V.K. Choudhry, 1999, Astrology for Life, SunStar Publications, Inc; Fairfield, IA, USA.
- Richard Houck, 1997, Hindu Astrology Lessons, Groundswell Press, Gaithersburg, MD, USA.
- Denis Laboure, 1999, Astrologie Hindoue, Guy Tredaniel Editeur, Paris, France.
- Komilla Sutton, 1999, The Essentials of Vedic Astrology, The Wessex Astrologer Ltd., Bournemouth, England.
- Translations of a number of books on SA astrology in Portuguese by Mr. Jorge Angelino, including: V.K. Choudhry, 2005, Astrologia Védica, Editora Pergaminho, Rua da Alegria, Alcabideche, Portugal.
Articles published by third parties dealing with SA astrology
- Dealing with Depression in Vedic Astrology, by Stephen Byrnes, PhD, ND, RNCP
- Just Say Node! The Lunar Nodes in Vedic Astrology, by Stephen Byrnes, PhD, ND, RNCP
- When Good Planets Go Bad: Venus & Jupiter as Functional Malefics In Vedic Astrology, by Stephen Byrnes, PhD
- Les Maisons, by Denis Labouré
- Les Planetes: Le Ciel, Peinture du Createur, by Denis Labouré
- Les Significateurs, by Denis Labouré
Source: International Institute of Predictive Astrology
- Using Ayurveda and Vedic Medical Astrology", by Dr. Dennis Thompson, The Mountain AstrologerThe Mountain AstrologerThe Mountain Astrologer is a bi-monthly English-language astrology magazine, written for professional astrologers and astrology students of all levels. It was the winner of the 1999 and 2000 Spica Awards for Best Astrology Publication and is widely acknowledged as the world's premiere astrology...
, February/March 2008 http://www.mountainastrologer.com/current_issue/toc.html.