"Practical Vedic Astrology is perhaps the most easily understood Ready Reckoner for Vedic Astrology learners, finding a quick to lookup digest has never been easier"

Why this Astrology Book is a Boon to Early Astrology Learners especially who are teaching themselves by reading astrology books? In the words of the author, ""During my search for consistency in predictive techniques, I worked my way through mounds of books, magazines an articles on astrology and I came out the other end more dazed than enlightened. In that entire labyrinth I sensed a promise lurking but it always alluded me. Every book seemed to promise the sky and led me nowhere. All leads died away sooner or later. Something was wrong somewhere, for sure."

What the author promises to deliver thruogh this book and what he does not promise? "Although this book contains the essence of a vast cross section of the writings of the rishis, the past and the present great and the big wigs of astrology, yet I am not even attempting to suggest that the purpose of this book is to teach you how to predict. No! At best it shall only assist you and assist you quickly and nearly completely in the direction of your delineation. It may not be humanely possible to recall as much data out of your memory, so this book shall provide you with the back -up. It is a ready reckoner for information that you may require to clear away the mist out of your predictive conclusions. And, that can make all the difference."

Results of author's endeavours? "In this book, which is more of a ready reckoner, he has endeavored to bring to print his diaries, his labour of 30 years, with a sincere hope that his astrologer - colleagues shall drive some benefit from it. It contains time tested combinations and references from classical works. His efforts have been appreciated in India and in foreign lands too."

Every student who has to call out information of several books to get the complete picture is in for a pleasant surprise.This book is a must for every student and comprehensive in dealing with every aspect of basic astrology. It gives in detail the procedure for casting a horoscope and making the ashtakavarga charts. The book also describes in detail the characteristics of every planet, its effect in different signs and houses as well as in combination with other planets. There are also chapters devoted to special subjects like profession, children, foreign travel, medical astrology and a detailed explanation for shodasvargas and reading of D-charts besides the logistics of dasa interpretation.The book also gives ready made charts for easy reference for interpreting the elements of planets, its mooltrikona signs, significance of odd and even signs, the constellations and its ruler besides a bit of gemology and the corresponding deities for various planets.