This is different from the Western Astrology which incorporates only the Tropical Zodiac and is exclusively solar-based. As a result, the Vedic Astrology, Jyothish, has developed into a synthesis of Lunar and Solar Astrology, based upon the Sidereal zodiac. This resulted eventually in the adoption by the Vedic Astrology of the Sun signs the Greeks had inherited from the ancient Babylonians. After the advent of Alexander’s invasion of India, there was an exchange of ideas between the Vedic Scholars of India and the Greek Astrologers. The Moon is, therefore, considered to have a more consistent and profound effect on a person or a society than the other astrological ‘planets’. The Moon is considered to rule over the mind and emotions, those parts of the self which are experienced, and change continuously. The Moon is considered the most important astrological ‘planet’ and the Nakshatra is the most important sign. The days are named after each of the Nakshatras in a serial order, repeating without end. The lunar zodiac is considered composed of 27 Nakshatras or Lunar Mansions. The Vedic Astrology was initially Lunar Astrology. It must have been as old as the earliest Veda Sakhas. It is considered part of the matriarchal spiritual tradition. Vedic Astrology is a branch (anga) of the Veda, called Jyothish, meaning ‘the science of (spiritual) light’.
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