Author: Hart De Fouw
Robert Svoboda/
Publisher: Penguin
Year: 1996
Language: English
Pages: 438
ISBN/UPC (if available): 0140195076
Description
Light on Life brings the insight and wisdom of Indian astrology to the Western reader.
Jyotish or Indian astrology is an ancient and complex method of exploring the nature of time and space and its effect upon the individual. Formerly a closed book to the West, the subject has now been clarified and explained by Hart deFouw and Robert Svoboda, two experts and long-term practitioners. In Light on Life they have created a complete and through handbook that can be appreciated and understood by those with very little knowledge of astrology.
Jyotish states that by considering the state of the cosmos when an event occurs, we can begin to understand its nature- and to prepare an appropriate response. Although there are similarities with Western astrology there are also profound differences. Jyotish is, above all, infused with the religious, psychological and physical spirit of India. This comprehensive and enlightening book on the subject will prove a necessity to every astrologer or student of Indian thought.
Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures
Acknowledgments
Note
Foreword
INTRODUCTION
Jyotish for Export
CHAPTER ONE
The Origins of Jyotish
CHAPTER TWO
The Philosophy of Jyotish
CHAPTER THREE
Essential Astronomy for Jyotish
CHAPTER FOUR
The Grahas (Planets)
CHAPTER FIVE
The Rashis (Constellations)
CHAPTER SIX
The Bhavas (Houses)
CHAPTER SEVEN
The Panchanga
CHAPTER EIGHT
The Nakshatras
CHAPTER NINE
Interpretation of the Horoscope
CHAPTER TEN
Graha Yogas
CHAPTER ELEVEN
Dashas and Gocharas
CHAPTER TWELVE
Example Charts
Afterword
Appendix
Bibliography
Index