Understanding The History Behind An Astrological Consultation

By Dorothy Edwards


Astrology is the study of the moon, stars, planet and the alignment based on symbols of the zodiac. While Hindu and Western are most common forms, there are also Chinese and East Asian forms. Whether looking for an Astrological Consultation to obtain a reading or to interpret an existing chart, doing so can often be quite enjoyable.

In Astrology, there are different techniques, these include Eastern Asian, Chinese, Hindu and Western. Most often, readers in America and Europe are using a Western approach. Whereas, there are a number of readers in different areas whom also use others. As such, when obtaining a reading, it is often helps to understand which approach will be used when acquiring a reading.

The Sun, Moon, stars and planets all play a role in this type reading. In addition, the twelve spatial aspects of the sky often known as houses are often used in defining current and future events based on which houses planets are in at any given time.

The Hindu aspect of astrology is often considered the starting point of the process. For, a text known as Vedana Jytisha while first believed to be only related to astronomy was later found to have a connection to astrology. As such, the text along with others of the time are the first public texts related to the practice.

Hindu natal astrology originated with the Hellenistic aspects of astrology. In this form, the reading is based on incorporating Hindu lunar mansions with Greek zodiac signs such as Krios and Kriya among others. As such, the Varaha Mihira's texts are often considered proof of the Greek and Hindu origin of astrology.

Chinese philosophy and astrology share a common bond. For, both have common themes such as using the three harmonies of heaven, earth and man. In addition, the use of the yin and yang symbols and male and female energies are also found in both aspects. While these are basic aspects of this form, there are also celestial stems and earthly branches which are also part of a reading.

Unlike more traditional forms of astrology, early Chinese versions were far more political than others. In fact, most early associations with astrology in China were political in nature. As such, whether observation for days, unusual phenomena or identification of portents, all were part of the Chinese form from the earliest days until present time.

In Eastern Asia, constellations are a big part of these type of readings. For, the focus in this form is on the three enclosures of the sky. Whereas, there are 28 mansions in 12 zones of Ci. While the animal zodiac used in Chinese readings are popular around the world, there is a great deal less known when it comes to Eastern Asia astrology and readings when it comes to zodiacs and symbols.

Regardless of the style used, a number of individuals have found it gratifying to compare notes. For example, an individual might obtain a free online reading, then visit a consultant or reader to learn more about the details of the reading or vice versa. After which, the individual can compare the two readings, which in most cases will reveal an uncanny resemblance to one another.




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