Go through the diagram for understanding 👇

Go through the diagram for understanding 👇

 In Vedic astrology, time is seen not as a straight line or even a simple loop but as a *spiral*. This means time moves forward while also circling around, like a coil that turns upward. Each turn of the spiral brings back similar experiences or energies but at a new level. This spiral pattern allows for growth and deeper understanding as we move forward through life, meeting similar events with new awareness.

1. *Time as a Spiral Cycle*: Time is like a spiral, always moving forward but looping back to similar points. Each spiral turn represents repeating themes or experiences in our lives, but each return is slightly different, giving us a chance to grow and respond with more wisdom.

2. *Connected Aspects of Astrology*: In Vedic astrology, many parts like planets, constellations, life timings, and large ages (*yugas*) are part of this spiral cycle. They intertwine to show how the universe influences life. Each spiral turn of these elements affects us differently, making each cycle unique.

3. *The Role of Karma in Spirals*: In a spiral, karma (the results of our past actions) influences each level we reach. Our past actions shape each return to similar experiences, giving us a chance to grow or learn something new from similar circumstances.

4. *Individual and Universal Spirals*: Each person’s life is a unique spiral within the larger cosmic spiral. By understanding their personal astrology chart, people can see where they are in their spiral journey and how they can best handle life’s recurring challenges and blessings.

*My Personal Interpretation*: I think of these cycles as spirals that eventually reach a central point or void, a place of completion or unity. This zero-point, where the spiral might meet itself, symbolizes a return to the source. But this is just my view, not a proven fact. I’ve built this understanding through Vedic astrology study, articles online, YouTube videos, and thoughtful books. These notes are personal reflections that help me see time and life as a continuous, spiraling journey.

In summary, thinking of time as a spiral helps us see how life and events build on each other. Each turn of the spiral brings us back to similar themes but with fresh experiences and insights. This view lets us understand life as an evolving journey where our individual paths are part of a larger, interconnected cosmic spiral.

Every spiral  cycle builds on the one before it, using past cycles as a foundation. This means that each point on a new spiral reflects or carries something from a point on a previous cycle. 

In Vedic thought, this connection between cycles is called *Karma Siddhanth*—the idea that our past actions shape our present and future. 

In this way, each point in a spiral cycle brings with it the effects of choices and experiences from earlier cycles, creating a link through time. And, for each new point on the current spiral, some change or growth must take place. This transformation means that we’re not just repeating the past; we’re also learning from it and evolving as we move forward in the spiral. 

So, every turn of the spiral is a blend of past influences and new progress. Each choice or event in the present changes what that point on the spiral represents, and these changes carry forward to impact the next cycle. This continual reflection and transformation is the essence of Karma Siddhanth.

*The concept is purely abstract, meaning it’s not something we can see or measure directly. It can also mean different things to different people.*🙏

It is similar to the *idea of three-dimensional space moving through time as a fourth dimension*. Just like in physics, where objects in space aren’t static but constantly move and change over time, this concept of spirals in Vedic thought uses time as a continuous path of change and growth.

*In a way, each point on the spiral could be seen as existing in three dimensions (our experiences, choices, and outcomes), while time acts as the fourth dimension, allowing these points to evolve and influence one another as they move forward in the spiral.*        

                                                                       This movement and progression create a deeper sense of continuity, much like how time brings a new perspective to each point in three-dimensional space.