The Vedic system of astrology originated in India over 6,000 years ago. In recent times, research scholars have presented evidence that Vedic astrology might be much older--perhaps over 25,000 year old. This system of astrology is sometimes called "Indian” or “Hindu” astrology, but it is more popularly called Vedic Astrology because of its close association.

 

Vedic Astrology, also known as Jyotisha (the Science of Light) in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, has six main branches: Astronomy, Astronomical Mathematics, Interpretation of Birth Charts, Mundane Predictions, Auspicious Timings, and Predictions from the Chart of the Moment. Interpretation of Omens and Palmistry was also studied in conjunction with predictive astrology. In ancient times, it was the custom to study all six branches of Jyotisha.