Astrological compatibility
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Astrological compatibility, also known as synastry, describes how one particular Zodiac sign is compatible with another. Compatibility between two signs was described in words or rated in numbers to give an idea on how, according to relationship astrology experts, one person is compatible or incompatible with another one, based on their Zodiac signs.
Compatibility between two Zodiac signs is always approached within a particular branch of astrological tradition, be it Chinese astrology, Western astrology or Vedic astrology.
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[edit] Compatibility in Chinese astrology
Chinese astrology has an elaborate system describing compatibility between individuals based on their hour, day, week, month and year of birth according to ancient tradition. According to Chinese astrological tradition twelve Chinese signs are divided into four groups, or "Triangles of Affinity" (Theodora Lau: The Handbook of Chinese Horoscopes).
[edit] Compatibility in Western astrology
[edit] Compatibility in Indian astrology
Hindu / Indian have unique system of examining compatibility based on horoscopes of the aspirant couple. Horoscope matching is an art of the highest ingenuity of an astrologer. All the factors cannot be detailed in small space like this. The fundamental concept of matching horoscopes emanates from constellations occupied by the Moon at the time of births of bride and bridegroom. Individuals inherit qualities of the birth constellation. Various constellations represent different nature in respect of their casts, animals presented by them, sex, Gana (God / man / demon), humour, birds ruled, primordial elements, Gotra, directions ruled, consonants and vowels, mutual harmony and repellent with certain stars, beneficence to the other stars by virtue of mutual distance etc.
In addition host of other factors like, longevity of the individuals, character (sexual), widowhood, poverty, progeny, their body status, radical strengths and indications, planetary nature and afflictions, currency of major and minor periods, Marakaas (death inflicting planets), placement of Mars in their nativity (Mangal Dosha), time of query, omen (Shagun), antidotes, propitiations, auspicious time for marriage etc. should be examined to arrive at suitable union of the couple.
Based on the birth constellations following aspects are examined Varna, Vashya, Tara, Yoni, Gana, Graha Maitri, Bhakoota, Nadi, Mahendra, Vedha, Rajju, Stree Deergha, Linga, Gotra, Pakshi, Yoni, Chandra Yoga, Ayya Varga and Yujja for checking compatibility. In another system, only eight of these factors are given importance and are assigned numerical values - Varna (1 point), Vashya (2 Points), Tara (3 points), Yoni (4 points), Graha Maitri (5 points), Gana (6 points), Bhakoota (7 points) and Nadi (8 points). The total of these factors adds up to 36 points and horoscope is considered to be matched if the compatibility score is more than 18.
Significance of various aspects in compatibility are as follows:
- Varna : Grade of spiritual development, obedience
- Vashya : Mutual control – friendship.
- Tara : Mutual beneficence-luck-auspiciousness
- Yoni : Sexual aspects, affinity, urge, compatibility.
- Graha Maitri : Psychological disposition, friendship.
- Gana : Nature: Dev – Manush – Raakshas
- Bhakoota : Children, growth of family.
- Nadi: Temperaments, hereditary (astrological), affliction and death to other
- Mahendra : Promotes attachments, increase in longevity.
- Stree – Dergha : Service to husband.
- Rajju : Felicity and duration of married life.
- Vedha – Varga : Mutual repellence and enmity.
- Varga : Mutual friendship / enmity judged from their names
- Yujja : Type of mutual love – from one side – both sides.
Based on the above aspects, mathematical computation is done to arrive at the totality of the matching. In certain cases need based matching is done and the astrologer has to use his skills in examining compatibility. It is felt essential to match the horoscopes before further marriage negotiations are done. The above system is in practice for the last two millennia.
[edit] References
For astrological compatibility in Chinese astrology, see:
- Theodora Lau. (1997). "Chinese Horoscopes Guide to Relationships". Publisher: Doubleday Publishing. ISBN 0-385-48640-5
- Suzanne White. (1998). Chinese Astrology: Plain and Simple. Publisher: Tuttle Publishing. ISBN 0-8048-3188-2
- Suzanne White. (1998) New Astrology: A Unique Synthesis of the World's Two Great Astrological Systems: The Chinese and Western
- Theodora Lau. (1999). Handbook of Chinese Horoscopes. Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers. ISBN 0-06-273731-7
For astrological compatibility in western astrology, see:
- The Diagram Group. (2004). "The Book of the Zodiac". Publisher: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. ISBN 1402713061
- Ronald Davison. (1983). "Synastry: Understanding Human Relations Through Astrology". Publisher: Aurora Press, Inc. ISBN 0943358051
- E. W. Neville. (1997). "Planets in Synastry: Astrological Patterns of Relationships". Publisher: Whitford Press, Inc. ISBN 0924608013
- Christine Rakela. (2004). "Love Relationship Formula: Predicting Romantic Success with Astrology ". Publisher: Llewellyn Publications, Inc. ISBN 0738704245
For astrological compatibility in Indian Astrology
- Gayatri Devi Vasudev (2002). "The Art of Matching Charts". Publisher: Motilal Banarasidass. ISBN 81-208-1769-9
- H.Defouw - R.E.Svoboda(2000). "Light on Relationships: The Synastry of Indian Astrology". Publisher:
Weiser Books. ISBN 1578631483
- V K Shridhar (2002). " HINDU ELECTIONAL ASTROLOGY". Publisher: Suvaas Publishers, 25, Friends Colony, Yamuna Nagar, 135 001 Haryana India. ISBN :81-901413-0-9. [1]
[edit] Links
- Astrological compatibility rules
- Vedic horoscope compatibility Application to calculate compatibility as per the Indian Astrology system mentioned above
