Book excerpt: In Shedding Light on Jyotisha, Vedic Astrology For Beginners, I explain the basics and fundamentals for learning how to read a Vedic Astrology birth chart. This book would benefit anyone new to studying Vedic Astrology or astrology in general, and those wanting to learn how to read their own birth chart. It would also benefit anyone who wants to refresh their astrological knowledge, as well as those who are familiar with Western Astrology and now want to delve into Vedic Astrology.