Indian Astrology is Popularly Referred to as Vedic Astrology. This is Not Because It is There in the Vedas. There is No Mention of Astrology in the Vedas. However, It is One of the Vedangas, I.e., Limb or Branch of Vedas, and Dates Back to the Vedic Period. Several of the Poojas and Remedial Measures Prescribed in the Indian Astrology Are as Per the Vedic System. Hence, It is Called Vedic Astrology.

Astrology has a twofold purpose. On one hand it is used as a tool to select the right month the right date and the right time to start various auspicious rites and rituals so that the results are better. On the other hand it is used as a guide to study the destiny of an individual.

Just about fifty years ago the average Indian knew about his correct birth date and time, his lagna, his rasi, his birth nakshatra, about the well placed and ill placed planets in his chart, about the dashas and transit effects and the remedial measures he must undertake. They knew the basics of astrology and how deep and vast it is. As a result they also knew how tough the job of an astrologer is and used to have some respect for this ancient science and for its practitioners.