The Art and Practice of Ancient Hindu Astrology - Part One

In this highly readable text, James Braha teaches Hindu/Vedic astrology to a pupil. This book preserves the teacher/student format to address the lack of Hindu astrology teachers in local areas. James answers every question an enquiring student could ask, while giving knowledge-hungry readers the sense they are in the room at every moment. Students report that they have been able to make the leap from hobbyist to professional with this book. Writing fifteen years after his groundbreaking book Ancient Hindu Astrology for the Modern Western Astrologer, the author contrasts what he has gleaned during decades of practice compared to textbook teachings and accepted wisdom. An experience-first astrologer who accepts no astrological technique blindly, the author has tested everything for himself. Techniques that work powerfully are distinguished from those that are mediocre, inconsistent, or unreliable. Although designed for intermediate and advanced students, beginners who study the Introductory Appendix can easily follow along, saving years of frustration and confusion. Over 20 horoscope and varga chart examples are included. Invaluable for all students are the numerous lists demonstrating how to prioritize the myriad aspects of analysis that challenge every Hindu astrologer. Originally published in 2001, this text has been updated, revised, and expanded to two E book volumes; Part One and Part Two. Part One covers: Horoscope analysis of the teacher and student. The muhurta for the teaching project. Retrograde and stationary planets. Kujadosha/Manglik/Mangaldosha How Panoti yoga affects Sade Sati. Ashtaka varga. Horoscopes of JFK, Bill Clinton, and Robert De Niro. Warning about marakas. A full chapter on how to prioritize horoscope features— including lists showing the most positive conditions of planets (and houses) from best to most average, and lists showing the most negative planetary (and house) influences—from worst to merely mildly afflicted.

In this highly readable text, James Braha teaches Hindu/Vedic astrology to a pupil. This book preserves the teacher/student format to address the lack of Hindu astrology teachers in local areas. James answers every question an enquiring student could ask, while giving knowledge-hungry readers the sense they are in the room at every moment. Students report that they have been able to make the leap from hobbyist to professional with this book. Writing fifteen years after his groundbreaking book Ancient Hindu Astrology for the Modern Western Astrologer, the author contrasts what he has gleaned during decades of practice compared to textbook teachings and accepted wisdom. An experience-first astrologer who accepts no astrological technique blindly, the author has tested everything for himself. Techniques that work powerfully are distinguished from those that are mediocre, inconsistent, or unreliable. Although designed for intermediate and advanced students, beginners who study the Introductory Appendix can easily follow along, saving years of frustration and confusion. Over 20 horoscope and varga chart examples are included. Invaluable for all students are the numerous lists demonstrating how to prioritize the myriad aspects of analysis that challenge every Hindu astrologer. Originally published in 2001, this text has been updated, revised, and expanded to two E book volumes; Part One and Part Two. Part One covers: Horoscope analysis of the teacher and student. The muhurta for the teaching project. Retrograde and stationary planets. Kujadosha/Manglik/Mangaldosha How Panoti yoga affects Sade Sati. Ashtaka varga. Horoscopes of JFK, Bill Clinton, and Robert De Niro. Warning about marakas. A full chapter on how to prioritize horoscope features— including lists showing the most positive conditions of planets (and houses) from best to most average, and lists showing the most negative planetary (and house) influences—from worst to merely mildly afflicted.

In 1986 James Braha altered the world of astrology when he wrote the first easily understandable and accessible book on Hindu/Vedic astrology, "Ancient Hindu Astrology for the Modern Western Astrologer". It is widely recognized as a modern classic, and Robert Hand, the world's foremost Western astrologer, called it a masterpiece. James is known for his ability to explain complicated astrological and spiritual concepts in the simplest, most digestible manner. "Ancient Hindu Astrology" was followed by four more astrology books: "Astro-Logos: Revelations of a Hindu Astrologer" © 1989. "How to be a Great Astrologer: The Planetary Aspects Explained" © 1992. "How to Predict Your Future: Secrets of Eastern and Western Astrology" © 1995. "The Art and Practice of Ancient Hindu Astrology: Nine Intimate Sessions Between Teacher and Student" © 2001 James Braha studied Hindu/Vedic astrology with two highly respected teachers in India; R. Santhanam of Delhi, scholar and translator of numerous ancient Jyotish texts, and P. M. Padia in Bombay. James maintains an international practice from his home in Longboat key, Florida and has given classes and workshops all over the globe. He is the recipient of many awards, including the Jyotish Kovid and B. V. Raman Jyotisha Choodamani. He has done podcast interviews and teaching sessions with Anuradha Sharda, Kapiel Raaj, Saptarishi Astrology Magazine, Bhabajeet Kalita, Robert Kosmar and others, which can be seen on YouTube. James' 2006 book "Living Reality; My Extraordinary Summer with Sailor Bob Adamson" is a detailed account of hosting the Australian spiritual master in his home. Seekers came from all over the U.S. to hear Bob's talks during his five-week stay. "Living Reality" has been called "A modern classic representation in the field of non-duality."