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Glossary

The quick version: The Veda is all-knowledge embedded at a deeper level of the universe. The written Vedas are fragments (for lack of a better word) of this totality attributed to the cognitions of Vedic seers (enlightened beings, sages, whatever you prefer to call them) who had the ability to contact this level of awareness (that is, knowledge, no doubt as a result of intention—exploring within their own consciousness—simply became apparent). Jyotish is that body of Vedic knowledge concerning astrology. Recognized as first and foremost of the jyotish seers is Parashara, who is responsible for the entire foundation of classical Vedic astrology, but there are others who followed. Thus, most of the classical principles are basically givens, yet still, time and holes in the knowledge have led to many different systems. A practical layman only needs one that works to a useful degree and that is reasonably understandable. Systems’ Approach Vedic Astrology fulfills these requirements.

SANSKRIT

MOOLATRIKONA — A term having no English equivalent. Any one of the designated signs (one for each planet) that give greater dynamism in a birth chart. Because the Moon (4-Cancer) and the Sun (5-Leo) only rule one sign, those signs become their moolatrikona signs. For planets ruling two signs, the moolatrikona signs are: Mars - 1 (Aries), Mercury - 6 (Virgo), Venus - 7 (Libra), Jupiter - 9 (Sagittarius), and Saturn - 11 (Aquarius). (Rahu and Ketu do not rule any signs.) A planet in its own moolatrikona sign gains in strength and protection.

ENGLISH

ECLIPTIC — The apparent path of the Sun around the Earth.

ZODIAC — A 18° band of the celestial sphere centered at the ecliptic (9° above and below), the background of which is comprised of 13 constellations, 12 of which are recognized (dividing the 360° of the zodiac into 30° segments. These areas of space represent the 12 signs (and their significations) of the zodiac.

SIGN — The

HOUSES — The 12 areas of life represented in the

It is planned to explain Sanskrit and English terms. A different approach may evolve. To be continued.


	Welcome Vedic Astrology Background Introduction Basics Glossary Introduction to Services SERVICES Order Services Birth Data Form Notes on Services Recommendations Links & Things Recreations Glossary The quick version: The Veda is all-knowledge embedded at a deeper level of the universe. The written Vedas are fragments (for lack of a better word) of this totality attributed to the cognitions of Vedic seers (enlightened beings, sages, whatever you prefer to call them) who had the ability to contact this level of awareness (that is, knowledge, no doubt as a result of intention—exploring within their own consciousness—simply became apparent). Jyotish is that body of Vedic knowledge concerning astrology. Recognized as first and foremost of the jyotish seers is Parashara, who is responsible for the entire foundation of classical Vedic astrology, but there are others who followed. Thus, most of the classical principles are basically givens, yet still, time and holes in the knowledge have led to many different systems. A practical layman only needs one that works to a useful degree and that is reasonably understandable. Systems’ Approach Vedic Astrology fulfills these requirements. SANSKRIT MOOLATRIKONA — A term having no English equivalent. Any one of the designated signs (one for each planet) that give greater dynamism in a birth chart. Because the Moon (4-Cancer) and the Sun (5-Leo) only rule one sign, those signs become their moolatrikona signs. For planets ruling two signs, the moolatrikona signs are: Mars - 1 (Aries), Mercury - 6 (Virgo), Venus - 7 (Libra), Jupiter - 9 (Sagittarius), and Saturn - 11 (Aquarius). (Rahu and Ketu do not rule any signs.) A planet in its own moolatrikona sign gains in strength and protection. ENGLISH ECLIPTIC — The apparent path of the Sun around the Earth. ZODIAC — A 18° band of the celestial sphere centered at the ecliptic (9° above and below), the background of which is comprised of 13 constellations, 12 of which are recognized (dividing the 360° of the zodiac into 30° segments. These areas of space represent the 12 signs (and their significations) of the zodiac. SIGN — The HOUSES — The 12 areas of life represented in the It is planned to explain Sanskrit and English terms. A different approach may evolve. To be continued. Welcome Vedic Astrology Background Introduction Basics Glossary Introduction to Services SERVICES Order Services Birth Data Form Notes on Services Recommendations Links & Things Recreations © 2010 William C. White Contact Me