Book recommendations for beginners in Vedic Astrology (as so many people have asked for the same).
It is assumed that you have no knowledge of Astrology.
The books have been mentioned in a sequence and following the same will help.
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1. Elements of Vedic Astrology Vol 1 & 2 – Dr. K. S. Charak.
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2. Light On Life – Defouw and Swabodha
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How to Judge a Horoscope – Vol 1 & 2
Now, you will be able to start analysing horoscopes and predict successfully with some practice.
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Laghu Parashari, An exposition – Dr. K. S. Charak
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Interpretation of Planetary Transits – S. K. Duggal.
Now you can do really good predictions with some practice. It is here that the width of Vedic Astrology opens for you.
Go back to the classics after you have read this.
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