James Braha Astrology Services
About
James Braha is an American astrologer, teacher, and author internationally recognised as the first person to bring Hindu/Vedic astrology (Jyotish) to the West in accessible form, with his landmark 1986 book Ancient Hindu Astrology for the Modern Western Astrologer. Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, he began studying Western astrology in 1978 before travelling to Delhi in 1982 to study privately with the renowned scholar and translator R. Santhanam, and to Bombay in 1984 to study with P.M. Padia. Over more than 45 years he has professionally analysed over 10,000 horoscopes, authored six books on astrology and non-duality, and is known worldwide for teaching astrologers to combine Vedic astrology's predictive precision with Western astrology's psychological and spiritual depth. James is the recipient of the Jyotish Kovida and the B.V. Raman Jyotisha Choodamani awards. He maintains an international practice from his home in Longboat Key, Florida, and has appeared in over 85 YouTube teaching sessions and podcast interviews. Consultations are offered by phone or Zoom.
Readings
Birth Chart, Forecast / Transits / Progressions / Solar Return, Career & Life Purpose, Synastry / Relationship Compatibility, Spiritual / Karmic / Past Life
Strengths
Timing & Cycles, Spiritual / Karmic / Life Purpose, Career / Vocational, Identity & Self-Esteem, Relationships, Attachment & Intimacy
Approach
Vedic / Jyotish, Modern Western
Session Types
Live Video Call, Phone Call, Audio Recording
Languages
English
Location
Longboat Key, FL, United States
Website
Experience
45 years
Typical Price Range
$299-$399
Astrology Schools
Other / Non-listed / Lineage-based training
School Notes
Studied Western astrology beginning in 1978 in Boston and Cambridge. Travelled to Delhi in 1982 to study privately with R. Santhanam (scholar and translator of classical Jyotish texts including Horasara, Saravali, and Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra) and to Bombay in 1984 to study with P.M. Padia. Both teachers were based in India and operated outside formal school structures.
Credentials
Other / Non-listed
Credential Notes
Recipient of the Jyotish Kovida award and the B.V. Raman Jyotisha Choodamani award, both prestigious honours within the international Vedic astrology community.
Mentors / Teachers
B.V. Raman, Other / Non-listed
Mentor Notes
Primary mentors were R. Santhanam of Delhi (scholar and translator of eight classical Jyotish texts) and P.M. Padia of Bombay, both studied with directly in India in 1982 and 1984. The Jyotisha Choodamani award is named after B.V. Raman, reflecting the lineage tradition.
Publications & Media
Books / E-books, Articles, YouTube features, Podcast appearances, Courses / Lectures / Teaching material
Publication Notes
Books: Ancient Hindu Astrology for the Modern Western Astrologer (1986; revised and expanded 2020, 564 pages); Astro-Logos: Revelations of a Hindu Astrologer (1989); How to be a Great Astrologer: The Planetary Aspects Explained (1992); How to Predict Your Future: Secrets of Eastern and Western Astrology (1995); The Art and Practice of Ancient Hindu Astrology: Nine Intimate Sessions Between Teacher and Student (2000; revised 2020); The Braha Sutras: Insights from a Lifetime of Vedic Astrology (2022); Living Reality: My Extraordinary Summer with Sailor Bob Adamson (non-duality, 2006). YouTube: over 85 teaching sessions and interviews with hosts including Anuradha Sharda, Kapiel Raaj, Shikha R. Makhija, and others. Podcasts: interviews with Chris Brennan (The Astrology Podcast, 2019), Saptarishi Astrology Magazine, and others. Courses: 12-session Vedic Astrology Master Class video series; lectures at the American College of Vedic Astrology (Sedona, 2019). Articles: featured in Jyotish Star magazine (November 2013).