How to Practice Vedic Astrology

August 1, 2003
Codified by the maharishis, Vedic astrology differs from Western astrology in that instead of personality it focuses on such practical life concerns as work, family, and wealth. It's also very useful in predicting just when to act in the best way to increase success in the different areas of your life. While the charts look similar in both kinds of astrology, reading and interpreting them is quite different, as Bloomfield, a professional Vedic astrologer, shows with thorough, excellent house-by-house instructions. Since each house represents a different part of our lives-marriage, enemies, creativity, and so on-the placement of planets in these houses is explained in very specific terms. Sample charts are scattered throughout to illustrate concepts presented in the text. Recommended for public libraries. (The book comes with a PC- and Mac-compatible CD, but the reviewer did not have access to it.)-Marija Sanderling, Nesmith Lib., Windham, NH

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