Vedic Astrology: An Integrated Approach
by Narasimha Rao

By "integrated", the author means, combining both Parasara & Jaimini approaches. He believes this division of astrology to be misleading. A comprehensive survey, the author gives particular attention to special ascendants, divisional charts & arudhas. The Tajaka section covers the construction of annual, monthly & 60 hour charts & their interpretation.

The Six Parts to the Book Include:

Part 1: Chart analysis:

• Basic concepts
• Rasis
• Planets
• Upagrahas
• Special lagnas
• Divisional charts
• Houses
• Karakas
• Arudha padas
• Aspects & argalas
• Yogas
• Ashtakavarga
• Interpreting charts
• Topics related to longevity
• Strength of planets & rasis.

Part 2: Dasa analysis:

• Vimshottari dasa
• Ashtottari dasa
• Narayana dasa
• Lagna Kendradi Rasi dasa
• Sudasa
• Drigdasa
• Niryaana Shoola dasa
• Shoola dasa
• Kalachakra dasa.

Part 3: Transit analysis:

• Transits & natal references
• Transits: Miscellaneous topics.

Part 4: Tajaka analysis:

• Tajaka chart basics
• Techniques of Tajaka charts
• Tajaka yogas
• Annual dasas
• Sudarsana chakra dasa.

Part 5: Special topics:

• Impact of birthtime error
• Rational thinking
• Remedial measures
• Mundane astrology
• Muhurtha or electional astrology
• Ethical behavior of a Jyotishi.

Part 6: Real-life examples:

About the Author:

Mr. Rao lives near Boston, MA, he cites Sanjay Rath as his guru. Rao has written a free Vedic astrology program.