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In India Jyotisha is the ancient Sanskrit language word for Vedic astrology now days which means the science of light. Now also many people address Vedic astrology as Jyotish. Vedic astrology or Jyotisha has six main twigs which are: Astronomy, Astronomical Mathematics, Interpretation of Birth Charts, Mundane Predictions, Auspicious Timings, and Predictions from the Chart of the Moment.

Omens and palmistry are also been studied along with a combination of predictive astrology. Earlier in ancient times studying all the six branches of Jyotish was a custom

Interpretation via individual’s birth chart is the most admired form of astrology in today’s modern world and also in many western countries.

After studying the map of the heavens at the time of a person's birth, a skillful India Astrologer can discern the major patterns of influence in a person's life, principal character traits, and make accurate predictions about future events.