What Is Astrology?
Astrology is a life prediction practice (practised since the 18th century) which focuses on predicting an individual’s life events and destiny. It involves reading birth charts and horoscopes, and determining the position of the sun, stars, and moon at the time of an individual’s birth to predict their relationship, marital life, career, destiny, and future events.
What is Vastu?
Vastu Shastra (originated in ancient times in India) focuses on the architecture and design of a house, business property or any building, ensuring that it harmonises with earth’s natural forces such as Bhumi, Jal, Agni, Vayu and Akash to promote good health, prosperity and happiness in an individual’s life residing inside that building.
Difference Between Astrology and Vastu Shastra
Astrology originated in ancient Mesopotamia, focuses on predicting an individual’s future life and destiny by reading their birth charts and horoscopes and seeing the position of stars, moon, sun, etc, at the time of an individual’s birth while Vastu Shastra originated in ancient India, focuses on architecture and design of house, building etc to ensure it harmonises with earth’s natural forces to promote prosperity and happiness in an individual’s life residing in that house, building.
Basically, Astrology focuses on an individual’s life and destiny, while Vastu Shastra focuses on the design and architecture of an individual’s house or any other building.
What does Astrology involve?
The process of Astrology involves the following steps:
- Recording an individual’s birth details: The first and foremost step of astrology is to record the birth details of an individual whose chart is to be read. In this step, an astrologer gathers various information like time, place, date of birth and name of an individual.
- Preparation of a birth chart: After gathering all vital information regarding an individual, an astrologer then prepares a birth chart, kundali, etc, using his astrological knowledge and determines the position of various planets at the time of an individual’s birth.
- Reading birth charts: After preparing the birth chart, an astrologer examines the positions of various planets and other events at the time of an individual’s birth to gain insights into their life events.
- Insight into an Individual’s life: After all, prediction and reading an astrologer who provides insights into an individual’s life, such as his marital life, career, education, destiny, etc.
- Current planetary position: An astrologer also predicts an individual’s current planetary position and tells about the present life event.
What rules does Vastu Shastra involve?
Vastu Shastra involves the following key rules in a house map plan:
- Entrance of a house: Vastu Shastra suggests that the main entrance of the house should be in the east or north direction to invite good energies.
- The position of heavy furniture, like a sofa, TV, bed, etc., should be in the southwest direction for stability and happiness.
- Kitchen: The kitchen is the most essential part of the house; therefore, its position matters the most. According to Vastu, it should be in the southeast direction to ensure stability in the house.
- Position of master bedroom: The master bedroom of the house should be in the southwest direction as per Vastu Shastra.
Importance of Astrology and Vastu Shastra
Both Astrology and Vastu Shastra play a vital role in an individual’s life. The importance of Astrology and Vastu Shastra is:
- Helpful in the prediction of life events: Astrology plays a vital role in predicting an individual’s life events, such as marital life, career, education, and other aspects.
- Promote prosperity and happiness: Vastu Shastra, by harmonising the house map plan with earth’s natural forces, promotes happiness, prosperity, and good health for an individual.
- Personal Insights: Astrology focuses on providing personal insights into an individual’s life events, which are not general in nature and are tailored specifically for each person.
- Helpful in decision-making: Astrology is useful in decision-making by predicting an individual’s future and affecting essential life decisions, such as career choices, etc.
- Provides Vastu Benefits: Vastu Shastra offers significant advantages regarding the direction of various places in the house, such as the kitchen and master bedroom, by absorbing good energy.
Conclusion:
Astrology focuses on predicting an individual’s life events, such as marital life, career, and destiny, by reading birth charts or through horoscopes. It can influence a person’s life decisions, such as career choices. Vastu Shastra, on the other hand, involves designing and planning the architecture and map of the house in such a way that it provides maximum directional benefits.
Both Astrology and Vastu require to be done by a professional astrologer. It requires deep knowledge of an astrologer to provide correct insights. Astro Vastu House focuses on providing deep and accurate insights into astrology and Vastu to promote stability and prosperity. For such a prediction, you can contact Astro Vastu House.
