How to Practice Vedic Astrology: A Beginner's Guide to Casting Your Horoscope and Predicting Your Future
"Very insightful and informative.  It explains with lucid simplicity Vedic interpretive methods.  Easily approachable for both the beginning and experienced student." (Steven Stuckey (Shastra-kara das), professional Vedic astrologer)"Andrew Bloomfield's insights encompass both the mundane and the spiritual dynamics of our existence.  This remarkable book sheds new light on the astrological realm of past and future while remaining firmly rooted in the ever present and eternal nature of our being." (Bruce Joel Rubin, screenwriter of Ghost, Jacob's Ladder, My Life, and Deep Impact)"Mixing ancient wisdom withmodern day practicality, Andrew accurately analyzed each of my relationships and predicted the exact time and circumstance surrounding my marriage! If you're looking for insight into your life directly from a higher source, read this book." (Mara Goodman-Davies, author of A Year of Romance)". . . instead of personality it focuses on such practical life concerns as work, family, and wealth. Recommended for public libraries." (Marija Sanderling, Library Journal, August 2003)     "If you're thinking of incorporating some Vedic astrology into your repertoire, here's the perfect book to get you started. Andrew Bloomfield explains the basic principles of the Indian system with clarity, common sense, and an absolute minimum of confusing Sanskrit jargon. He shows you how to set up a basic natal chart, then introduces key information you need to know about the Vedic planets and their cycles. Bloomfield helpfully takes you through each house, describing the significance of a planet located there and how that house is affected by the placement of its planetary ruler (the most important factor in Vedic astrology).    There is also a wealth of information about remedies you can prescribe after problem areas are identified in a chart. You'll find plenty of interesting sample charts - from celebrities like Madonna and Sylvester Stallone to the types of regular folks who might actually come to you for a consultation.   What I liked best about this book is the author's extremely readable style. Bloomfield has had plenty of experience writing engagingly for a broad audience - he lives in Los Angeles and has written numerous screenplays. I also appreciate his humane and insightful attitude toward interpreting a horoscope.       Vedic astrology is actually far too broad a field to begin practicing professionally after reading just one book; this is one system where you absolutely must have a teacher. But How to Practice Vedic Astrology gives you just enough information so that you can experiment to see whether Vedic astrology is for you.      Here's a terrific bonus: The book comes packaged with a CD-ROM, featuring a beginning-level version of Parashara's Light software; this should get you up and running, printing out Vedic charts in a matter of minutes." (Linda Johnsen, Mountain Astrologer)