Jyotish

Jyotish derived from Sanskrit jyotiṣa, from jyótis- “light, heavenly body” is the traditional Hindu system of study of astronomy, astrology and the science of timekeeping using the movements of astronomical bodies.

Indian astrology traces its data back around 1500 BCE from the four major Vedic texts. They are the oldest known text material on this subject. Traditionally, the title of “Father of Indian Astrology” is often attributed to Sage Bhirgu, one of the revered Saptarishis (seven sages).

Jyotiṣa is the science about the stars and heavenly bodies. The heavenly bodies are the sun, the moon, the other planets and the stars etc. From the very ancient days men believed that these planets and stars in the sky played an important part in controlling the growth and activities of all the living and non-living things in the world.