In mundane
astrology, one of the major challenges is to accurately determine the geographical
location associated with a future event. Although certain traditional rules
exist, they often fall short, especially when applied beyond the Indian
subcontinent. Most of these methods are either incomplete or filled with
inconsistencies.
One such
classical approach is that of Varahamihira, the great ancient Indian
astrologer, who tried to map the Earth's regions through the Kurma Chakra
system. This method assigns specific stars to the eight cardinal directions and
the central point. However, a key flaw in this system is the lack of a
clearly defined center. Without identifying a precise central reference,
the allocation of directions becomes arbitrary. Moreover, even if we fix a
center, it would cover vast areas—entire countries—within a single directional
segment. This greatly dilutes predictive specificity.
It is a
major challenge in mundane astrology to ascertain the precise location
associated with any incoming event. There exists no definitive rule in this
regard. Although some methods have been proposed, they often contain
limitations or are confined to specific geographical regions, such as within
India. Varah Mihir, the ancient Indian astrologer, attempted to address this
issue through the Kurma-Chakra system, which assigns directions to certain
stars. However, this system remains incomplete and ambiguous. For example, it
is unclear how to establish the central reference point. Even if the center is
fixed, vast territories—encompassing multiple countries—fall within each
directional segment. Moreover, events do not always conform to a singular
direction at a specific time. For instance, during a certain period, Bihar in
India experienced devastating floods, while simultaneously, cyclones affected
Haiti and Cuba—located in completely different directions.
