Guest guest Posted September 22, 2003 Report Share Posted September 22, 2003 Dear Manu, The following is my understanding from Narasimha Ji's and Sanjay Ji's teachings so far and others may have different opinion, but I am following this: The so-called "true" nodes are the intersection points of the momentary apparent lunar orbit and the ecliptic (or, to be more correct, the momentary apparent orbit of Sun). Actually the expression "true nodes" is a misnomer. It is rather "hypothetical nodes". The true nodes are true only twice a month, when Moon crosses the ecliptic. At other times, the positions given for them are just a hypothesis. Mean nodes always move backwards (which is what Rahu and Ketu are supposed to do, as per scriptures and classics). True nodes h ave an osculating motion – they move forward for sometime and backward for sometime (but backward overall). Narasimha Ji mentioned once "Based on my researches with divisional charts and Narayana dasa, I strongly recommend the so-called "mean" nodes. Of course, others may differ.", so I am following that. Hope this is helpful. Regards Raghunadha Rao vedic astrology, "Manu Batura" <manubatura> wrote: > Dear All, > > What is the correct approach as far as Vedic astrology is concerned? > > 1. Should we take the apparent position of the planets or the real > longitudes? > > 2. Should be take the true nodes or the mean nodes? > > Thanks & Regards, > Manu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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