Jyotisha

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Jyotiṣa
Jyotish is the ancient Indian system of astrology and astronomy. The term derives from the ancient language of the VedasSanskrit, where Jyothi means light or flame and Ish means God. Jyothish thus means Lord of the light. Jyotish is variously referred to in English as Hindu astrology, Indian astrology, and Vedic astrology.
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Vedic Astrology (Jyotish, jyotisha)
Ancient system that allegedly helps to resolve doubts concerning children, health, "spiritual growth," and other subjects. Suggestions regarding donations, gemstones, herbs, mantras, yantras (mystic "diagrams"), and rituals are integral to the system.


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Jyotisha
Jyotisha jyotisa (Sanskrit) [from the verbal root jyut to shine] An astronomer; as a neuter noun, astronomy, also called jyotisha-vidya. One name for Hindu astrology. Likewise the name of one of the six Vedangas (parts of the Vedas), a short tract giving instructions for fixing the days and hours of Vedic sacrifices.


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