What is Vedic Astrology (Jyotish)?
Jyotish, meaning "science of light," originated in India over 5,000 years ago. Unlike Western astrology's tropical zodiac, Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac aligned with actual star positions. This creates an approximately 24-degree difference between Western and Vedic sign placements. Vedic astrology emphasizes the Moon sign, uses 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions), and incorporates concepts of karma and dharma in chart interpretation.