The constellations in Hindu astrology

Ancient hindu astrology is based upon the constellations and this is why it is so precise. Unlike western astrology which is based upon the rotation of the sun and signs, the hindu astrology has its foundation on the rotation of planets in the constellations including Moon. Signs come later. The mahadasha, antara and pratyantara of the planets depend upon the position of the moon in a particular constellation and its quarter. There are 27 constellations ruled by the 9 planets and the dasha of planets is fixed in the Indian dasha system, which is called – the vimshottari dasha. here meaning of vimshottari is 120 years. Thus the dasha of planets are based on the assumption that the average lifespan of humans is 120 years. Each sign has 3 constellations in it and there are 4 quarters of a constellation. Thus each sign has 9 quarters of constellations. The constellations, signs and division of quarters is as follows:

Each constellation is ruled by a planet and each planet rules 3 constellations. Each planet has a fixed Mahadasha, Antara, Pratyantara as told earlier. It is as follows:

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When we are born, each planet is transiting in a particular constellation.The moon denotes mind. The transit of moon in a particular constellation denotes some peculiar traits in an individual. Thus a person born in satabhisha star will be different from person born in krittika, not only this but a person born in satabhisha will be different from a person born in swati – though both the stars are ruled by Rahu.This is the preciseness of Hindu astrology.

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