In Vedic Astrology, a basic Birth Chart is prepared based on the date, time and place of birth and then it can be studied in a number of ways which is used to maximize opportunities for growth and minimize sufferings.

In olden days it was believed that the lord Brahma is the creator of Vedic astrology but now it is believed that the current form was written by Maharishi Parashara thousands of years ago. He is known as the father of astrology and his book, "Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra" is the he basis of Vedic Astrology. According to this book, Vedic Astrology has three main branches i.e.

1. Siddhant

2. Samhita
3. Hora

Siddhant

It deals primarily with astronomy and how it is used with astrology.

Samhita

Samhita deals with day to day activities like what is happening around the world, wars, political matters or events related to nature etc.

Hora

It is a Predictive Astrology which further has branches which are :

Jaatak Shastra

It deals with individual horoscopes.

Muhurat Astrology

It is used to decide best time to do something. It is based on your birth chart.

Swar Shastra

It is Phonetical Astrology based on names and sounds.

Prashna

It is Horary Astrology in which a question is answered based on a chart for the time and place it was asked.

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