Celestial Terminology
Vishwansha
The angular distance of a planet towards east on equator from Vernal Equinoctial Point is called as Vishwansha.
Kranti
The angular distance of a planet towards towards north or south from equator is called Kranti of that planet.
Sayan Bhogansha
The angular distance of a planet on Krantipath from Vernal Equinoctial Point is known as Sayan Bhogansha.
Meridian Circle
The circle joining the north pole and south pole is known as Meridian circle. The point where Sun is present at the Meridian Circle, the time at that place is 12:00 noon. This means that it is noon at the particular place at that time.
Unnatansha
The distance of the planet from the celestial sphere is called Unnatansha.
Dighansha
The distance of a planet towards east or west from North or South on Celestial Sphere is called Dighansha.
Rules of Kepler
Astrology is geo-centric. The orbits of all the planets are oval. The celestial assumptions are based on the rules of Kepler.
- The orbits of all the planets are oval.
- The distance of planets from Sun is variable.
The nearer the planet will be to Sun, more will be its speed. The farther the planet will be, less will be its speed. The word ‘planet’ refers to the affecting capability of a celestial body in astrology. The planets which have their effect on human life are important in astrology. Nine planets are studied in Indian astrology. These nine planets are Sun, Moon,Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn,Rahu and Ketu. Rahu and Ketu does not exist in physical state. These two are virtual planets. Inspite of being virtual planets, these two planets effect human life extremely. Rahu is considered the head of a snake and Ketu its tail.
