Indian Vedic astrology is perhaps the oldest branch of futurology known to the human race. There are references to Indian astrology in ancient scriptures, Vedas and Puranas written thousands of years ago in this part of the earth. The first known treatise on Vedic astrology is supposed to have been written by Lord Skanda, son of one of the trinities of the Hindu religion, Lord Shiva the creator. Even today this treatise is available and testifies to the era of this branch of futurology. .

Indian Vedic astrology is known for its unique system of predictions and calculations. While Western astrology basically follows the sun signs and predictions are based on them, Indian Vedic astrology takes into consideration the moon sign, which is broader, more personalized and more precise. The signs of the zodiac being twelve, the entire human race is divided into 12 equal divisions in other branches of astrology and they are of a more general nature, Indian astrology makes use of the moon sign and each zodiac sign is subdivided into 9 doing so the most subtle calculations. Not only are the zodiac signs classified according to constellations or ‘Nakshatras’ as it is called in Sanskrit, the location of the planets is also considered from these constellations. Indian astrology based on the Parasara system, the conventional system widely followed in India, and later perfected by celebrities like Varahamihira, is an infallible system. There is no second work on astrology that matches the Brihatjathaka written by Varahamihira, the legendary figure of Indian astrology.

One of the ancient and popular Kerala astrologers, Thalakkulathur Bhattathiripad, had written a full explanation only in the first 10 chapters of ‘Brihatjathaka’ known as ‘Dasadhyayee’ as he was of the opinion that the essence of Vedic Astrology had been summarized by Varahamihira. in the first 10 chapters of his monumental work. Today, Vedic astrologers, from Kerala, the cradle of Hindu astrology, follow the latest work of Bhattathiripad and another unique treatise known as ‘Prasnamargam’, the only full hourly astrological treatise available today. .

Indian Vedic astrology, in addition to its unique prediction system, as explained above, also follows the Dasa system based on the constellation of the natal Moon in the natal chart to accurately predict the timing of events that no other branch of of astrology can boast. Scientific and reliable tools to get a sense of one’s personality and future events or circumstances that could help make life easier for an individual and lead a more comfortable, if not perfect, life.