Western Astrology Versus Vedic Astrology: Difference Explained

If you’re an astrology enthusiast, you probably know your birth chart like the back of your hand, can identify everyone you know by their Sun, Moon, and Rising sign, and read your horoscope every day because there’s no other way to tell how the day is going to go. Even still, something can not fully resonate in your aura despite having all that cosmic wisdom. It’s possible that despite feeling like a fiery Aries, you were actually born during Cancer season. There is another explanation for this, other than being born on a cusp: Vedic astrology is a system of astrology that is distinct from Western astrology.

According to Astronupur, a Vedic astrologer, “the Vedic word is taken from Vedas that means hallowed wisdom.” It is a sizable collection of religious writings that date back to ancient India. Vedic astrology in India has its roots in these sacred writings, known as the Vedas, and is also referred to as Jyotish, which means “light” in Sanskrit. The primary texts are thought to have been composed by Parashar, a sage regarded as the founder of Vedic astrology, during the Vedic period.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VEDIC AND WESTERN ASTROLOGY

 

S.No. Vedic  Astrology Western Astrology
1. Moon and Moon sign are considered the primary planet and zodiac respectively. Sun is of utmost importance
2. Vedic astrology has 27 constellations, 12 zodiacs, and 9 planets  There is no concept of constellations.
3. It has the time of birth as a mandatory aspect and hence is more accurate. Time of birth is not required here.
4. Vedic astrology counts the last two planets as Rahu and Ketu The last two planets in Western Astrology are Neptune and Pluto.
5. The concept of Dasha is available in Vedic astrology which indicates planetary periods. Western Astrology has no concept of Dasha.
6. Planets keep entering and exiting the houses, hence, the prediction becomes more accurate. Western astrology is quite generic as the Sun is considered the center point which stays for a longer duration in each zodiac. Hence, all zodiacs receive similar results.
7. Transits happen as per the Hindu calendar month. The transits happen as per the Gregorian calendar month.
8. Vedic astrology predictions are focused more on an individual’s karma, dharma, and unique life path. Western astrology is more psychologically focused.

Is Vedic Astrology Better?

Are the Stones better than the Beatles? Is sugar better than salt? Truth or dare? These are questions to be pondered on and preferences to be made.  Vedic astrology is unquestionably more sophisticated than Western astrology, which makes it both more accurate and challenging to comprehend for beginners. Some claim that Vedic astrology, which allows for this flux, offers more sharp insights and useful knowledge because the universe, and our pounding hearts among it, are continuously in flux. As an indecisive astrology enthusiast, I strongly advise getting a personal reading from an expert like AstroNupur, who is trained in multiple cosmic modalities since the more you know, the better you are. Be bright!