Introduction:
Generally speaking the process of visiting an astrologer is filled with fear,confusion,intrigue and secrecy. It should not be so.
Visiting an astrologer should be like visiting any professional. You should do your research well, have your questions ready and be sharp.
You must have at least some knowledge of the following:
1. Your birth chart or janma kundli:
This is the basic starting point for any astrological consult. Without the birth chart , an astrologer cannot begin.
Simply speaking the birth chart is the map of heavens at the time of your birth.
Your date of birth , time of birth and place of birth are required to construct the kundli.
Keep in mind-
A. Indian jyotish uses a square shaped chart whereas western astrologers use round circles as charts.
B. It is preferable to have a computerised chart as compared to hand written one.
C. Always carry your chart with you for the consult.
2. Type of astrologer:
Astrology has different schools of thought and application. For eg injyotish we have the traditional north indian schools, the south indian schools and the K P practitioners.
Depending on the type of astrologer you are visting one can orient oneself.
Even the types of charts required depends on the astrologer.
3. Different combinations in your chart:
Indian astrology or jyotish has certain common combinations which we may have heard of like 'Mangal dosh' , ' Kaal Sarpa Dosh' or 'Pitru dosh'.
These are classical astrological combinations which you may or may not have in your chart.
If you do possess anyone of them , please try to read about them . They are very well researched and talked about. Do not be ignorant
It helps if you are better prepared when you meet an astrologer!
4. Time periods or dashaas :
The basic predicive tool for jyotish is the dasha system based on the position of the moon at the time of birth.
Dasha actually means condition. However in jyotish each planet is given fixed time periods called dashas
Eg. Venus dasha lasts for 20 years , ketu for 7 years etc
However do remember-
A. There are different dasha systems like vimshottari, ashtottari, yogini, char dasha. Hence astrologer decides the dasha system to follow and makes predictions accordingly.
B. Western astrology does not use dashas. It uses primary and secondary progressions which are complex mathematical techniques.
All the predictions given to you are based on the dashas or progressions.
5. Beware of frauds or quacks:
Like in any field , astrology has more than its share of fakes and self- anointed quacks. Hence you must seperate the chaff from the wheat.
Pointers-
A. The person must exhibit certain amount of familiarity with astrological grammar like dashas, transits, planets or houses.
B. A proper astrologer must be able to explain things in the astrological parlance like Shani in 5 house aspecting 7th house.
C. Hence it most desirable to consult someone on someones recommendation or word of mouth.
It is quite possible that you are visiting a psychic who uses astrology but then you must know who you are visiting!!!!!
Conclusion:
If you keep the above mentioned 5 things in mind, your visit to an astrologer will be fruitful , informative and useful.
Generally speaking the process of visiting an astrologer is filled with fear,confusion,intrigue and secrecy. It should not be so.
Visiting an astrologer should be like visiting any professional. You should do your research well, have your questions ready and be sharp.
You must have at least some knowledge of the following:
1. Your birth chart or janma kundli:
This is the basic starting point for any astrological consult. Without the birth chart , an astrologer cannot begin.
Simply speaking the birth chart is the map of heavens at the time of your birth.
Your date of birth , time of birth and place of birth are required to construct the kundli.
Keep in mind-
A. Indian jyotish uses a square shaped chart whereas western astrologers use round circles as charts.
B. It is preferable to have a computerised chart as compared to hand written one.
C. Always carry your chart with you for the consult.
2. Type of astrologer:
Astrology has different schools of thought and application. For eg injyotish we have the traditional north indian schools, the south indian schools and the K P practitioners.
Depending on the type of astrologer you are visting one can orient oneself.
Even the types of charts required depends on the astrologer.
3. Different combinations in your chart:
Indian astrology or jyotish has certain common combinations which we may have heard of like 'Mangal dosh' , ' Kaal Sarpa Dosh' or 'Pitru dosh'.
These are classical astrological combinations which you may or may not have in your chart.
If you do possess anyone of them , please try to read about them . They are very well researched and talked about. Do not be ignorant
It helps if you are better prepared when you meet an astrologer!
4. Time periods or dashaas :
The basic predicive tool for jyotish is the dasha system based on the position of the moon at the time of birth.
Dasha actually means condition. However in jyotish each planet is given fixed time periods called dashas
Eg. Venus dasha lasts for 20 years , ketu for 7 years etc
However do remember-
A. There are different dasha systems like vimshottari, ashtottari, yogini, char dasha. Hence astrologer decides the dasha system to follow and makes predictions accordingly.
B. Western astrology does not use dashas. It uses primary and secondary progressions which are complex mathematical techniques.
All the predictions given to you are based on the dashas or progressions.
5. Beware of frauds or quacks:
Like in any field , astrology has more than its share of fakes and self- anointed quacks. Hence you must seperate the chaff from the wheat.
Pointers-
A. The person must exhibit certain amount of familiarity with astrological grammar like dashas, transits, planets or houses.
B. A proper astrologer must be able to explain things in the astrological parlance like Shani in 5 house aspecting 7th house.
C. Hence it most desirable to consult someone on someones recommendation or word of mouth.
It is quite possible that you are visiting a psychic who uses astrology but then you must know who you are visiting!!!!!
Conclusion:
If you keep the above mentioned 5 things in mind, your visit to an astrologer will be fruitful , informative and useful.
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