Vedic Astrology originated several thousand years ago in East India, from the same enlightened minds that brought the world yoga. Vedic Astrology and yoga have exactly the same goal, to help us live a more peaceful, conscious, and happy life. A Vedic astrologer can help us see our deeper issues, as well as challenges and opportunities; for life's important decisions, such as beginning a new relationship, getting married, starting a business, etc..
Its similarities to Western Astrology are that it does use the same planets, houses, and signs, but not the three outer planets (Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto). However Vedic Astrologists additionally refer to 27
Nakshatras, or distant stars which will give your forecast a very distinctive flavour.
In depth 2008 Vedic Forecast.