Nadi Astrology is a form of astrology that originated in India and is based on the belief that the lives of all humans were foreseen and recorded on palm leaves by Hindu sages in ancient times. These palm leaves are known as Nadi leaves or Nadi granthas and they contain the predictions of thousands of individuals based on their thumb impressions. In this blog post, I will tell you about the history of Nadi Astrology and how it works.

The origin of Nadi Astrology is shrouded in mystery and legend. According to some sources, Nadi Astrology was first composed by the Sapta Rishis, or the seven sages, who had the power to see the past, present and future of every soul. They wrote their visions on palm leaves using an ancient Tamil script called Vatteluttu. These leaves were then stored in various places such as temples, libraries or private collections.

According to another legend, a saint named Kakabusanda sang verses to his disciple Gorakhnath about the fate and destiny of mankind. This form of Nadi Astrology is known as Kakabusanda Nadi. There are also other forms of Nadi Astrology named after different sages or deities, such as Agasthya Nadi, Shiva Nadi, Muruga Nadi, Shakti Nadi, Ganesh Nadi, Nandi Nadi, Jeeva Nadi, Dhruva Nadi and Suka Nadi. Each form of Nadi Astrology has its own style and method of prediction.

The palm leaves that contain the predictions are preserved over the years by applying peacock oil on auspicious occasions. However, these leaves have also suffered from various invasions and destructions by foreign rulers. For example, during the Mughal invasion in the 16th century, many Nadi leaves were burnt or damaged by the invaders who did not understand their value. A Brahmin astrologer who dreamt of Sage Agasthya managed to save some of the leaves from the Tanjore palace and passed them on to his descendants. His family came to be known as the Shiva family and they became the custodians of the Nadi manuscripts.

During the British rule, some of the Nadi leaves were given away, sold or auctioned to different people or institutions. Some of them were also taken away by the British who were interested in the knowledge of alchemy, medicine and herbs that were revealed in the leaves. As a result, the Nadi leaves were scattered and collected by various communities of astrologers who practiced Nadi Astrology in different parts of India. One of the most famous places where Nadi Astrology is practiced is Vaideeshwaran Koil near Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu. Here, many astrologers make a living by reading the predictions from the Nadi leaves to their clients.

To get a Nadi reading, one has to visit a Nadi center and give their thumb impression (right for men, left for women). The thumb impression is unique for every individual and it corresponds to a bundle of leaves that contains their predictions. The Nadi reader will search for the bundle among thousands of bundles and verify the identity of the person by asking some questions based on the information on the first leaf. If the answers are correct, it means that the bundle belongs to the person and the reading can proceed.

The reading is divided into 12 or 16 chapters, each dealing with a different aspect of life. The person can choose which chapters they want to listen to or get a complete reading. The chapters cover topics such as general predictions, wealth, siblings, parents, children, spouse, longevity, past life, future life, profession, spirituality, remedies, etc. The predictions are read out in Tamil and translated into the preferred language of the person.

Nadi Astrology can provide many benefits to a person who wants to know more about their life and destiny. It can reveal the purpose and meaning of life and help to fulfill it. It can help to understand oneself better and improve one’s personality and behavior. It can help to know one’s past, present and future and plan accordingly. It can help to overcome the challenges and difficulties in life and achieve one’s goals and dreams. It can help to find one’s soulmate and enjoy a happy and harmonious relationship. It can help to enhance one’s health, wealth, happiness and prosperity. It can help to clear one’s karmas and balance one’s energies. It can help to attain spiritual growth and enlightenment.