Hora

Horā (Sanskrit: होरा)) is a branch of the Indian system of astrology known as . It deals with the finer points of predictive methods, as distinct from Siddhānta (astronomy proper) and (mundane astrology). The various aspects of hora are: Jātaka Shāstra (Natal astrology): Prediction based on individual horoscope. Muhurta or Muhurtha (Electional astrology): Selection of beneficial time to initiate an activity to get maximum fruition from the life activities. Swara Shāstra (Phonetical astrology): Predictions based on name & sounds. Prashna (Horary astrology): Predictions based on time when a question is asked by querent / querist. Ankjyotish / Kabala (Numerology): A branch of astrology based on numbers. Nadi Astrology: An ancient treatise having detailed predictions for individuals. Tajika Shāstra / Varsha Phal (Annual Horoscopy): Astrology based on annual solar returns. Jaimini Sutras: A non-conventional method of timing of events used by Indian astrologer Acharya Jaimini. Nastjātakam (Lost Horoscopy): Art of tracing / construction of lost horoscopes. Streejātaka (female astrology): A special branch of astrology dealing with female nativities. Graha Samudriki (Astro-Palmistry): Palm reading as horoscope. Hasta Rekha / Samudrika Shāstra (Palmistry): Based on palm reading. Padatala Shāstra (Plantarology): Based on reading of lines & signs on the sole. Shakuna Shāstra (Omens): Predictions based on omens & portents. Swapna Vidya : Interpretation of dreams. Kapala Vidya (Phrenology) Ākriti Vidya (Physiognomy): Based on structure & moles on the body. Kerala Jyotisha: Predictions based on querrist reply regarding name of flower or colour or touching part of body. Remedial Astrology: Various modes of propitiation of planets based on planetary positions in nativity, transits, elections & for religious functions. See also Horology Hindu astrology Notes