Divisions of Astrology | Indian Astrology Divisions

Divisions of Astrology:

The main divisions of Indian Astrology are:

No.	Names of Divisions	Explanation
1	Mundane Astrology	It deals with the celestial phenomena such as Equinoxes, solstices, new moon, eclipses, planetary conjunctions and comets. It includes a study of the influence of these phenomena upon countries, nations and people.
2	Annual Horoscope	It is also called Atmospheric Astrology, which deals with the conditions of the weather, season etc.
3	Natal Astrology	Deals with individual horoscopes and foretells the character and destiny of a person.
4	Transit System	Effect of changes in planetary configurations (due to their perennial movement) from the position of Moon at the time of birth.
5	Horary Astrology	It deals with the science of foretelling the results of any undertaking or transaction based on the zodiacal placement of planets and the rising sign at the moment a question is put to the astrologer. Here the scope is limited to the immediate future.
6	Electional Astrology	It teaches us what should be the rising sign, the configuration of planets and other factors, at the time of commencement of a good function. This is done by studying the Thithis, Asterisms, Yogas, Karana and other parameters. Electional Astrology is used to fix the Muhurtha (auspicious time) for conducting weddings, entering a newly constructed house etc.