KUNDLI SHASTRA
Why most predictions made by many astrologers fail :
Many a time astrological predictions may go wrong due to an error in the time of birth given by the client. We always assume that the birth time noted at the hospital is correct. You will be surprised to know that most maternity homes specially deploy someone to note the time of childbirth. This is because in the labour room, at the time when the patient is taken for delivery, every person is worried only about the patient's safe delivery and during these moments of anxiety, no one is really much bothered about noting the accurate time of birth which is extremely useful for astrological reasons.
In the olden times, this was followed by the Raajgharanas and there were responsible people deployed to note the time of birth accurately. Of course there are controversies about the noting of the time of birth. Different masters have different opinions about the birth time. Some say that the first cry of the child is to be considered as the time of childbirth, some sages opine that the time when the child's natal cord is cut is to be considered. Others say that when the child is totally out of the mother's womb, that point of time must be considered as the time of birth.
Logically, the moment when the child is totally out of the mother's womb must be considered as the time of birth because it is only when the child is out of the mother's womb that the cosmic rays start affecting the child independently. And generally, this time is considered as the accurate time of birth for astrological purposes.
In astrology, the progress chart is made on the basis of micro second accuracy whereas these controversies can give difference in time not in seconds but in minutes. In this case there will not be any accuracy in the predictions. In Vedic astrology, there is a provision to correct the errors in recording of the time of birth, but sometimes this fails due to improper analysis.
Our great sages were very knowledgeable, but they failed to reach a common conclusion on several issues. For example, some sages consider a particular combination of planets to be beneficial, while others may consider the combination malefic. Anyone who has knowledge of astrology can check the placement of Venus in 6th house and Jupiter in 8th house either in its own house or exalted. There is great contradiction in the predictions.
If you go through the Uttar Kalamrit, Shri Kali Das states that Jupiter in 8th house - in own house is beneficial whereas others say that it is malefic. There are numerous examples of contradictions about the views of ancient masters. It is really difficult for any learned person to apply such contradictory principles for predicting and if someone follows them without cross checking with different individuals' lives, it leads to faulty predictions.
There are thousands of combinations of planets and a small combinational change or difference can bring about huge differences in the predictions. If one is totally dependent on astrological calculations and does not take the help of other allied sciences then there is maximum chance of missing vital points that could create errors in the predictions. To make a correct prediction, one should take the help of palmistry to cross check characteristic traits of the native, which can help in establishing any error in birth time, etc. It is of great help in making predictions if one has knowledge of Psychology, Logic, and Philosophy. Otherwise there is no guarantee of correct predictions.
Astrology is a very ancient science and during the time when it was compiled, the social, geographical, economical and religious backgrounds were very different. Therefore, if any astrologer predicts about the native without having proper logic, without understanding the background of the native and without analysing the changes over thousands of years since this science was written, then again there are possibilities of blunders in the predictions.
In the olden days, several marriages were permitted, but now legal rules forbid it. Even though the 7th house has strong indications of more than one happy marriage, in the present scenario it will not be a legal marriage and may be a strong extra marital relationship. This is because as per the Hindu marriage act, law does not permit remarriage without death or divorce of the partner. Also, during the olden days, the social structure was not conducive for extra marital relations. However, in today's industrialised world, with the loss of morality especially in urban areas like Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai etc., there are increased chances of extra marital relations as no one has the time to bother about what is happening in other people's lives and also because of the fact that now women are financially independent and no more confined to the four walls of their homes.
Again, for any astrologer, it is difficult to predict the exact number and gender of children in the present age, as many follow different family planning methods and also may have many partners for sexual relationship. One has to be very analytical and careful in predicting about the child otherwise the prediction will fail.
The rate of divorce has drastically increased because now women do not like to lead a life of dependence due to financial independency, literacy, social changes and existing laws. Many marriages are broken for the smallest of reasons. This was not possible in the olden times. In the past, husband and wife both made a lot of compromise for a successful married life, but now both are reluctant to follow the adage 'till death do us apart’. In the western countries, divorce rates are the highest because men and women both have equal status in society and women have no restrictions in the real sense. But in the underdeveloped and developing countries, divorce rates are still less because they follow ancient teachings and women are still dependent on men. Hence, the same combinations of planets may give different results to the native having different backgrounds and belonging to different countries. Hence, without proper analysis and insight, the predictions made for married life may go wrong.
It is very common to see that many astrologers predict about famous personalities only on the basis of their date of birth. The same date of birth may belong to different people, among them one may be a leader, the other may be a factory worker and it is also possible that the third may be a criminal. The exact time of birth and the latitude and longitude of the place gives one's individual chart and only that can give correct insight into anyone's life. A general chart can only predict general facts. It is very wrong to make predictions without having proper individual charts as there are major chances of wrong predictions.
There is a chance to have a very normal married life even though there are strong indications of more than one marriage, and it is much more possible when the woman has physical and mental intimacy with someone before or after the marriage. Hence, one should understand the lifestyle of the woman and her philosophy of life. Otherwise again, there is chance of making wrong predictions.
Astrology is not just a science, but beyond science and can be easily learnt by anyone who has a normal I.Q. level. But it does need strong intuitive power to predict very accurately. Astrologers must be pious, kind-hearted, humble and having strong desire to help people. Regular practice of meditation and Pranayama gives more insight and that can help an astrologer to reserve a place in people's hearts. If someone is lacking all these qualities and practices, then there is a sure chance of wrong predictions being made even though he may be learned.