Horà(Sanskrit: à ¤¹à ¥Âà ¤°à ¤¾)) is a branch of the Indian system of astrology known as . It deals with the finer points of predictive methods, as distinct from SiddhÃÂnta (astronomy proper) and (mundane astrology).
The various aspects of hora are:
- JÃÂtaka ShÃÂstra (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 ShÃÂstra (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 ShÃÂstra / 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.
- NastjÃÂtakam (Lost Horoscopy): Art of tracing / construction of lost horoscopes.
- StreejÃÂtaka (female astrology): A special branch of astrology dealing with female nativities.
- Graha Samudriki (Astro-Palmistry): Palm reading as horoscope.
- Hasta Rekha / Samudrika ShÃÂstra (Palmistry): Based on palm reading.
- Padatala ShÃÂstra (Plantarology): Based on reading of lines & signs on the sole.
- Shakuna ShÃÂstra (Omens): Predictions based on omens & portents.
- Swapna Vidya : Interpretation of dreams.
- Kapala Vidya (Phrenology)
- ÃÂkriti 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.
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