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Amazon.com Vedic Astrology has to be the most thoughtfully organized book dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of the Parasara method of Jyotish, "the science of light." Jyotish transcends the limitations of a logical approach to astrology, reaching into the realm of abstractions and intuition to comprehend the spirit. Ronnie Gale Dreyer goes through the common missteps and maps out the pitfalls that plague novices, and her more than 20 years of study put this complex and sometimes overwhelming subject within reach of the Western astrologer.
Dry but PreciseJanuary 20, 2007 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
At first I thought this book was going to be very technical and not very informatative however, once past chapter 3 the information seemed to form itself into a whole. I think, for the beginner, the information on the Shodasavargas, Navamsa, Hora, Drekkana, and Harmonics are a bit overwhelming. It was good that they were mentioned, to let the student know that there is much more to learn but they are aspects more suited for the intermediate student. The information is plain precise, and dry. I think, that the lack of flowery phrases helps the beginner to focus in on what is being taught. In short not the most inspirational instruction manual but man is it useful!!!
Disappointing bookApril 24, 2002 28 out of 32 found this review helpful
[...] 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. [...] 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. [...]
Ample Treasure in This Book For Western MindsSeptember 6, 2001 7 out of 10 found this review helpful
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)
Finally able to understand vedic astrologyJanuary 7, 2001 10 out of 11 found this review helpful
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.
A cookbook jyotish book?July 26, 2000 16 out of 19 found this review helpful
I found this book to be too much of a "cookbook". Information is good, but not enough at all. The section about the divisionals is bad..why tell you how to construct a navamsa or hora chart if she doesn't tell you how to use it during interpretation? It's an okay introductory text..but I strictly mean "just okay". Light on Life by Hart DeFouw is *MUCH* better, although you must be more of an intellectual to grasp the information. Dreyers book was written for attention spanned challenged Americans, I think. It was one of the first jyotish books I bought, but I don't refer back to it when I have a question. I couldn't recommend this book.
