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Summary: Ample Treasure in This Book For Western Minds
Review: I am exceedingly happy to see a beautifully written and constructed book,by a Western author on rudiments of Vedic Astrology.The way to elucidate the concept(s) of fundamental Vedic Jyotish(Indian Astrology)is admirable.Dreyer has justly used her over two decades of experience as Vedic Jyotish soothsayer to explain to the Western readers the complex concept(s)of fundamental Vedic Jyotish.Being a North American teacher who teaches Vedic Jyotish from the beginners level,Dreyer knows exactly "What and How",to explain to the occidental reader.Highly recommended for Western readers.
(Dr.Parihar)
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Summary: Disappointing book
Review: I had written a review before but it was removed. Why??
I remember two other negative reviews that were removed.
Oh well....I am simply writing this to guide people like myself...I made a BIG mistake buying this book.
I have read a number of Jyotish books including books written by Indian authors. I would not recommend you to buy this book.
Its not good at all. Mostly just a mechanical reproduction of some principles without explaining them properly.
The main thing that bothered me was that the author has not shown the use of navamsha at all. Most astrologers in India
dont even start analysing unless they see the navamsha also.
In other words, your predictions will be incorrect if you use this book. If you are a beginner read, "Light On Life by Hart Defaouw" . Its the best for beginners!
After reading "Light on Life" , read "Elements of Vedic astrology 1 & 2 by Dr.Charak". The book by Dr.Charak is one of the most comprehensive book in English (other than classical texts). Point is that there are numerous great Pandits and scholars
who have written books on astrology and these books are a thousand times better than this one. Thats my frank opinion.....
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Summary: Finally able to understand vedic astrology
Review: I thought this book was exceptionally clear and for the first time I think I really might be able to start learning the subject. It is clearly for the beginner but also enables anyone I think to learn something new. The author obviously spent many years studying the subject and has written a wonderful introduction outlining her intense studies in India. But this book is clearly written for people at any level and is written in a most enjoyable and engaging style and it is also very knowledgeable and very clear. I would recommend it highly. There are many good Vedic astrology books out there meant for the beginning student. and this is one of the best. I have studied myself for many years with some good Indian teachers.
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Summary: A cookbook jyotish book?
Review: This book is a valuable resource. IT is arranged well and is easy to look at and to read. You can find the information you need easily and construct charts with this book alone. The author begins with a well-researched explanation of both the history of astrology, and the explicit differences between western astrology and jyotish. This information is a must-read for first-timers. Because the author is American, she is able to make jyotish logical and understandable to Americans. A very good book to put to practical use.
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