Why Choose an Ayurvedic (Vedic) Astrology Reading vs a Western Astrology Reading?
Most people meet astrology through the Western (tropical) system. Ayurvedic (Vedic/Jyotish) astrology looks at the sky through a different lens—sidereal astronomy—then weaves remedies for body, mind, and spirit. Here’s how they differ and when to choose each.
1) Sky Reference
- Ayurvedic (Vedic/Jyotish): Sidereal zodiac (fixed stars) + Nakshatras (27 lunar mansions) for precision timing and psychology.
- Western: Tropical zodiac (season-based), focusing on archetypes and personality.
2) Purpose & Outcomes
- Ayurvedic: Diagnostic + prescriptive. Connects karma, health, and lifestyle. Recommends remedies (mantra, yantra, charity, fasting, gemstones used cautiously), dinacharya (daily rhythm), and herbal/food guidance for dosha balance.
- Western: Insight-oriented. Frames identity, growth arcs, and meaning; excellent for creativity and self-reflection.
3) Timing Systems
- Ayurvedic: Dashas (planetary periods) + muhurta (electional timing) + gochara (transits) to pick windows for health, launches, moves, or relationship steps.
- Western: Primarily transits, progressions, and returns to track cycles and inner development.
4) Mind–Body Link
- Ayurvedic: Integrates Ayurveda—agni, prana, ojas, and doshas. Emotional states are addressed through breath, food, routine, and subtle practices.
- Western: Psychological emphasis—mythic/archetypal framing, shadow work, and narrative coaching.
5) Chart Technique
- Ayurvedic: Lahiri (sidereal) ayanamsha, divisional charts (e.g., Navamsa D9), yogas, and planetary dignity with a strong emphasis on the Moon and karmic indicators (Rahu/Ketu).
- Western: Whole sign/Placidus (etc.), aspects by degree, and rich mythic symbolism.
Which is right for you?
- Choose Ayurvedic/Jyotish if you want practical timing + remedies that connect health, habits, and destiny.
- Choose Western if you want archetypal insight and language for creativity and self-storytelling.
- Many clients use both: Jyotish for timing & remedies; Western for depth psychology.
Work with Julie
- Introductory Ayurvedic Astrology Read — $89AUD (focus on one theme: health, money, or relationships)