Vedic astrology or Jyotish is the "Science of Light", an ancient astrological discipline that originated 3,000 years ago during the Vedic civilization. The "Rishis", the "seers" or high priests of the Vedas, cognized through transcendental visions, the connection between the celestial bodies of our solar system and the human body.
The motion of the planets and their positions in relation to each other, acts upon us throughout our lifetime, just as the lunar phases push and pull the oceans and the seas.
According to the Vedic science of astrology, the planets and all the stars in our universe represent certain energies, and, in fact, do emit magnetic and electric fields. Vedic astrology asserts that each planet gives out its own cosmic color, generating a particular energy and influence that propagates throughout the cosmos. The transmission of these colored rays through space, accompanied by the energy-giving properties of heat, magnetism and electricity, have an influence on the life of every living creature.
The location of the various planets during a person's birth, can be mapped scientifically through an astrological Vedic chart horoscope. According to it, certain planets will be well positioned, some will be unfavorable and some will give mixed results. Every person's life is therefore, the result of this cosmic design, this planetary arrangement seen in the sky at the time of our birth, which originates and is resulted by activities and actions during our previous lives.
Vedic astrology opines that karma is not eternal and can be changed. There are several ways to balance or enhance our planetary karma. Its methods include meditation (the greatest balancing method), physical postures (yoga), medicine (Ayurveda), wearing of gemstones, color therapy, prayers, rituals, herbs, food, architecture (Sthapatya Veda), music, etc.