How different (or similar) is the Vedic astrology from Lal kitab
Which one is preferred over the other and what are the key differences
I have referred the History of Lal Kitab and its Difference with Vedic Astrology but didn't quite understood it
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Which one is preferred over the other and what are the key differences
I have referred the History of Lal Kitab and its Difference with Vedic Astrology but didn't quite understood it
There are quite different.
In vedic astrology, Ascendant sign is very important. Lal Kitab completely ignores the Ascendant sign and assumes Aries as the ascendant in all cases.
In vedic astrology, predictions are made using the Kundli, Navamsha and various dashas operating at that time. Horoscopes of each individual are separate and independent. According to Lal Kitab, debts are considered one of the biggest weaknesses of a horoscope. Ancestral Debts means that the person will have effects of the sins done by ancestors and elders. Horoscopes of various members of the family will be related in Lal Kitab.
See https://ascloud.astrosage.com/cloud/lalkitab-debts-teva.asp
There are several other differences. For a more detailed description, please refer to
Vedic Astrology: An Integrated Approach by P. V.R. Narasimha Rao