In modern Vedic astrology, the measurement of time in minutes, hours, and seconds is intricately connected to the celestial system of degrees, minutes, and signs. Here’s how they relate:
“Modern Measurement of Time and its Connection with Degrees, Minutes, and Signs in Vedic Astrology”
Time and Degrees in Astrology:
- Degrees in a Circle: A full circle is divided into 360 degrees, which corresponds to the 360° of the zodiac.
- Zodiac Signs: The zodiac is divided into 12 signs, with each sign spanning 30 degrees (360° ÷ 12 = 30° per sign).
- Minutes and Seconds: Each degree is further divided into 60 minutes, and each minute into 60 seconds, similar to how time is measured.
Connection Between Time and Degrees:
- Earth’s Rotation: The Earth rotates 360° in 24 hours, which means it rotates 15° per hour (360° ÷ 24 = 15°).
- 1 degree = 4 minutes of time (60 minutes ÷ 15° = 4 minutes per degree).
- 1 minute of arc = 4 seconds of time.
- Ascendant (Lagna): The ascendant, or rising sign, changes approximately every 2 hours, as the Earth rotates through 30° of the zodiac in that time.
Practical Example:
- If the Sun is at 15° Aries, it means it has traveled halfway through the Aries sign (since each sign is 30°).
- In terms of time, this corresponds to 2 hours after the Sun entered Aries (15° × 4 minutes = 60 minutes or 1 hour).
Application in Astrology:
- Birth Charts (Kundli): The exact time of birth is used to calculate the position of the ascendant and planets in degrees, minutes, and seconds.
- Daily Predictions: The movement of planets is tracked in degrees and minutes to determine their influence at specific times.
This precise connection between time and degrees ensures that Vedic astrology remains both astronomically accurate and astrologically insightful.
