what is lal kitab,how help indian astrology?

Answer 1

Lal Kitab is the name of five books, published between 1939 and 1952, which expound an absolutely unique system of Indian astrology now known as the Lal Kitab system of astrology. These days, Lal Kitab (though presently available in imitated form) is the biggest seller of all astrology books. The Lal Kitab books were written in Urdu with a sprinkling of Punjabi throughout. Admittedly, at times, these books become somewhat challenging for a non-Punjabi to follow.

This system presents astrology based on palmistry. In general, the books discuss the basics of the Lal Kitab system, characteristics of the twelve houses and the nine planets, characteristics of each planet as a benefic and malefic in each house. Most important aspect of Lal Kitab is the identification of malefic planets and easy, inexpensive and extremely effective remedial measures for propitiation of their ill effects

Answer 2

The first thing you will notice when you compare a Western and Vedic chart is that the Vedic chart looks very different. Many of us (those in the U.S.) are probably familiar with the round shape of a Western chart; the Vedic chart is square. If you are familiar with Western astrology, upon careful examination, the Vedic chart will appear to have planets aligned with the wrong constellations (signs). For example, suppose, according to Western astrology, your Sun sign is in Capricorn. In the Vedic system, it could be in Sagittarius. Your rising sign and the other planets might also be in unfamiliar signs. However, this does not mean that either one is inaccurate. It simply calculates a horoscope differently. The interpretations are most often more precise than in Western astrology. Western astrology emphasizes the psychological nature of the individual. Vedic astrology also defines a person's psychological nature, but it gives more focus to understanding when certain events are likely to take place. For this reason, some people prefer vedic astrology for predictions. Vedic astrology gives a better view of: 1. A person's karmic tendencies 2. When such tendencies are likely to manifest for that person. The times of life events are shown through a detailed system of planetary time cycles, called "dashas." There is no corresponding method in Western astrology. However, competent western astrologers will use a system planetary progressions plus transit charts to look at future events. Western predictive astrology is a very complex analysis and many people don't take the time to study it properly, vedic is a little easier in the predictive realm (with perhaps the exception of the western horary question). Western astrologers who make a study of it, often find themselves converting to Vedic astrology because of its greater scope, depth and accuracy for predicting the future. I've known several western astrologers who have changed systems. So the case in point, is that they both have their values. I won't say one is 'better' than the other, because they address different issues, and they both have a place in the mystery studies. I simply strive to point out why the two systems differ, for those who may have an interest. Addendum to address the note by the poster jiloth7 on the western house systems being incorrect above 66 degrees. That is where the Koch house system comes in, which is used instead of the placidius house system in western astrology.

Answer 3

lal-kitab translates to the book. the book is an astrology book that contains remedies and how to judge remedies by using horoscopes.