The historical influence of Indian astronomical divination
Indian astronomical divination, also known as Vedic astrology, is the oldest astrological system in India, dating back to the Vedic era around 1500 BC. It is based on the twelve zodiac signs, but differs from Western astrology. Vedic astrology divides the sky into 27 ‘Nakshatra’, each corresponding to a different planet and symbolic meaning. By analyzing the position of the celestial body at birth (i.e. natal chart or Kundali), one can reveal a person’s personality traits, life trajectory, and future possibilities. Indian astronomical divination not only predicts personal destiny, but also involves the important concept of Divisional Charts. For example, the D-9 chart (Navamsa Chart) is considered crucial for examining marital and spousal information, while the D-10 chart (Dasamsa Chart) is used for analyzing career and reputation.

Throughout history, astrology has played an important role in Indian society, from royal decision-making to civilian life, all of which rely on the guidance of astrologers. For example, during the Mughal Empire, Emperor Akbar placed great emphasis on astrology and often consulted with astrologers before making important decisions. In modern times, Indian independence leader Gandhi was also influenced by astrology. Despite modern science’s skepticism towards astrology, it still has a wide following and supporters in India.

Indian astronomical divination is not only deeply rooted in local culture, but has also had a wide-ranging impact on a global scale. It reflects a way of understanding the universe by ancient civilizations and is also an exploration of the unknown world by people. In modern society, although science and technology have made tremendous progress, people still have uncertainty about the future and curiosity about fate. Astrology, as a cultural phenomenon, still has its value and significance.

The influence of Indian astronomical divination on mathematics
Although Indian astrology itself is not a branch of mathematics, it did have a certain impact on mathematics during its development. This is mainly reflected in the following aspects:

Promote research in astronomy and mathematics:
Indian astronomical divination requires complex astronomical calculations, which has driven the development of Indian astronomy and mathematics. For example, Indian mathematicians such as Aryabhata made significant contributions in the fields of astronomy and mathematics, and their research laid the foundation for the later development of mathematics and astronomy.
Introduce new concepts and methods:
Some concepts and methods in Indian astronomical divination, such as the concept of zero, approximate calculation of pi, trigonometric functions, etc., have had a profound impact on mathematics. The introduction of these concepts and methods not only enriches the content of mathematics, but also promotes the development of mathematics.
Promote the cross integration of mathematics with other disciplines:
Indian astronomical divination involves knowledge from multiple disciplines such as astronomy, mathematics, philosophy, etc., which promotes the cross integration of mathematics with other disciplines. For example, in astrology, mathematics is used to calculate and analyze the position and motion of celestial bodies, which has driven the application of mathematics in the field of astronomy.
In summary, Indian astronomical divination not only has a profound historical and cultural heritage and extensive social influence, but also has to some extent promoted the development of mathematics and other disciplines. However, it should be pointed out that many principles in astrology still lack scientific basis, and their predicted results are often subjective and uncertain. Therefore, when dealing with astrology, we should maintain a rational and objective attitude.