Introduction

How to read a HOROSCOPE on the Indian system:

A horoscope is a detailed layout of the zodiac and planets ( recognized by the ancient Indians influencing the earth) at the time of birth.

It would be equivalent to a picture taken at a particular time capturing the state of heavenly bodies in the sky. There are basically two aspects to a horoscope:

1. CONSTRUCTION OF A HOROSCOPE -

This is the scientific or the mathematical aspect. Since the principles are documented, and follow the principles of ASTRONOMY, a horoscope cast correctly will be identical with that cast by any other person or computer provided there are no calculation errors. This part of Astrology is a well -developed science not disputable by any segment of the intellectual population.

2. INTERPRETING A HOROSCOPE -

This aspect takes up your understanding, analytical, memory as well as intuitive skills in equal measure. Reading a horoscope is an art and so experience as well as natural talent make a good astrologer.

CONSTRUCTION OF A HOROSCOPE - Basic Birth Chart: Horoscope

A S C: Ascendant or the sign rising on the eastern horizon at the time of birth.

Following numbers have been allotted to various signs:

• Mesha (Aries) - 1
• Vrishabha (Taurus) - 2
• Mithuna (Gemini) - 3
• Kataka (Cancer) - 4
• Simha (Leo) - 5
• Kanya (Virgo) - 6
• Tula (Libra) - 7
• Vrishchika (Scorpio) - 8
• Dhanus (Sagittarius) - 9
• Makara (Capricorn) - 10
• Kumbha (Aquarius) - 11
• Meena (Pisces) - 12