Why a number from 1 to 249 is asked by the astrologer – is it numerology?
No, it’s not. A number from 1 to 249 is asked not for predicting with the use of numerology. In the intricate field of Vedic Stellar Astrology, when the influences of planets are considered, the Star-lord through which a planet travels is more indicative of the effects rather than the planet itself indicating the effects. Moreover that Star-lord is divided into 9 sub-lords and when a planet travels through a sub-lord, only that sub-lord decides whether the effect of the star-lord can be induced, modified or ceased. To elaborate further we can say that even if a planet has indicated that a person is likely to beget a child, when the star-lord through which that planet travels would indicate signs contrary to childbirth, then that planet is not beneficial for the birth of a child. Similarly, even if the star-lord has indicated the favorable result, when the sub-lord is indicating to the contrary, then certainly the beneficial effect of the star-lord will not be forthcoming. This is the b
