Vedic
      Jyotish has its basis in the direct realization of Vedic Seers
      who, in their deepest state of meditation, cognized a non-dual
      field of Pure Consciousness as the
      source of the entire creation. In the Vedic vision, energy is
      the pulsation of consciousness and is essentially the same. On the
      manifest level, every grain of creation is differentiated from one
      another, but on the un-manifest level it is one with the other. Whether a
      piece of stone or a celestial body or a human being, it is just the
      creation of Pure Consciousness manifesting in different roles.
      Everything in the universe together constitutes a cosmic physiology,
      where each part manifests certain specific qualities while simultaneously
      maintaining the omniscient value of Pure Consciousness. Every part and
      particle of the universe is infinitely correlated and influences each
      other on a very subtle level. Human beings are the ultimate expression of
      the creative process of Pure Consciousness with the ability of making
      clear choices and realizing the true nature of reality. At this stage of
      evolution, where the ability of making clear choices comes into play, the
      doctrine of ‘KARMA’ comes into
      effect.
      KARMA is conscious action, made
      with a clear choice from a myriad of available choices. If something
      happens unconsciously, the whole universe remains unconscious of it. If
      something is done from a clear conscious choice, the whole universe
      becomes conscious of it, records it, and returns the influence of it to
      the DOER. Conscious acts by
      individuals create impressions on the Cosmic Memory, which, in turn, serve
      as KARMIC DUST to create the specific
      uniqueness of each individual. In this way, the Cosmos uses the same KARMIC
      DUST to create individuals that they themselves have created.
      The quality of KARMIC DUST used in
      the creation of an individual can be decoded by studying the influences
      being radiated by the celestial bodies at the time of birth of that
      individual. If one has been creating good KARMIC
      DUST in different lives one will, as a result, be born at a
      time when the radiations from the cosmos are very positive, and
      vice-versa.
      We do not need to study the entire Cosmos to decode the destiny of each
      individual. Vedic Seers, in a deep state of meditation, realized it is
      possible to reduce the whole Cosmos to a simple zodiac wherein a few
      constellations and planets manifest the holistic quality of the whole
      Cosmos. This zodiac serves as a microcosm for the Cosmos. 
      The quality of life of each individual depends upon the nature of the
      influences he or she is receiving from the celestial bodies at any one
      time. The time of birth of an individual is always in accord with his KARMA.
      At the moment of birth, the planets, signs and constellations through
      their various positions and combinations indicate specific effects on each
      aspect of that person’s life. One who can understand the language of the
      celestial bodies can decode the foundation stones of an individual’s
      life. Each planet and sign represents a specific set of laws and qualities
      of human life; all the signs and planets together encompass every aspect
      of human life in a holistic way. At the time of birth, each person will
      have a specific celestial configuration according to his or her KARMA.
      Each planet and sign, through its specific position, will indicate the
      basic trends of every aspect of the person’s life, such as health,
      happiness, strengths, weaknesses, career, relationships, children,
      parents, power, position, possessions, inclination, or anything else that
      matters in their life. Vedic astrology
      is thus completely holistic in its
      approach. It is not merely the art of fortune-telling, rather it gives us
      a full vision of our life and guides us towards the
      realization of our true Being.