Learn Indian Astrology: Jyotish

Syllabus for 1st, 2nd and 3rd year Jyotish aspirants

1. Introduction: What is Jyotish ?

The Creation: Vasudeva/Sada Shiva, manifested and un-manifested part of GOD.

Concept and philosophy behind Indian Astrology (Jyotish): Atma and Paramatma and
the voyage of the Soul in Mritu loka (planet earth or Maya) towards nirvana or self
realization. Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha. Shad Ripu : (Kaam: Desire), (Krodha:
Anger), (Moha: Attachment), (Lobha: Greed), (Mada: Ego), (Matsarya: Jealousy or
envy)

(Truth or Satya) and (Untruth or Maya) Principle: Shiva and Shakti principle.

Jyotish as Vedanga, scope and parts of the knowledge body.

Description of lineages of Sages and their contribution in Jyotish. (Brihat Parashara

Hora Shastra).

3 Gunas : Rajas, Tamas, Satwa

5 Mahabhutas or 5 Building Blocks of creation: Agni, Prithavi, Vayu, Jal, Akasha.

Introduction to Panchang, the quality of time.

Soul (Atma), Mind (Manas) and Body (Sharira): Sun, Moon and Lagna.

Sapt Loka: 7 Planes of existence, and the real picture of a Horoscope in the Sky.

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Introduction to Nakshatra (Constellations), Rashi (Signs), Bhava (Houses) and Graha

(planets).

Depiction of charts in 3 forms: The North Indian style, South Indian style and East
Indian style.

Constant reference to puranic stories, events and descriptions as described in various

Vedic scriptures for practical usage in Jyotish.

2. Nava Grahas or Nine Planets: Comprehensive description, significance and usage: Sun,
Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu.

Various kinds of relationships between planets: natural friendship enemy relationships

(Naisargik matri-shatruta), compound relationship, finance related friendship and
enmity, pachakadi-sambandha etc.

The meaning of exaltation, debilitation, mul-trikona, own sign, friendly sign and
enemy sign.

Graha Drishti, Rashi Drishti, and Argala.

Various kinds of states: Marana Karaka Sthana (death signifying house),

Other states of the planets : Baaladi avastha (based on age), Jaagritadi avastha
(based on attentiveness and focus on goals) and Sayanadi avastha (based on mood).

Evaluation of strength of a planets: Various kinds of strengths.

3. Three type of Karakas (Significance of planets):

Naisargik Karaka (Natural Significance) : Ruled by Lord Brahma for creation

Char Karaka (Variable Significance) : Governed by Lord Vishnu for sustenance

Sthir Karaka (Fixed Significance): Lorded by Lord Shiva for transformation or

destruction.

4. Twelve Rashis or Twelve Signs of the zodiac : Comprehensive significance and use
(places, situations, gunas, and all standard descriptions and categorizations for practical use
in charts)

5. Twelve Bhavas or Twelve Houses of the zodiac: Comprehensive description of each

house and use. Their relevant meanings in various divisional charts.

6. Yog Karakas : Evaluation of malefic, benefic and neutral planets for each Lagna and
hence their inclination of giving good and bad results.

7. Various kinds of Lagnas: Lagna, Arudha Lagna, Hora Lagna, Ghatika Lagna, Shri Lagna,
Chandra Lagna, Surya Lagna, Prana-pada Lagna, Vardana Lagna etc.

7 A. Bhava Padas: Arudha Lagna and Arudha Padas: manifested world and maya

Calculation and meaning of Arudha Padas and Arudha Lagna (AL)

House from AL. Signs from AL (rajo, satwa and tamo guna signs)

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Placement of planets (satwa, rajo and tamo guna planets) in different house from AL
AL and status, image in society, wealth/finance, gains and losses. Upa Pada (UL),
Daara Pada (A7) and other 9 Arudha Padas
Arudha Padas in different Houses from Arudha Lagna
Arudha Padas in different Houses from Lagna
Use of AL in various Divisional-Charts

7 B. The effects of Hora Lagna in 12 Houses from Lagna

7 C. The effects of Ghatika Lagna in 12 Houses from Lagna

7 D. The effects of Prana-pada Lagna in 12 House from Lagna

8. Pancha-Anga: Five basic elements of the quality of time: Tithi, Vara, Nakshatra, Karana
and Yoga. Complete description and use. Introduction and then repeated use in analyzing
charts, finding Muhurta (auspicious time for the beginning of an activity).

9. Constellations or Nakshatra: The adobes or wives of Moon. The Deities (Devatas),

symbols, characteristics and various kinds of characterizations to be used in chart analysis as
well as to find Muhrata (auspicious time for the beginning of an activity).

Introduction to Nakshatras with detail description.

27 Nakshatra scheme : Complete description and use (Nav-tara Chakra, house

mapping of 27 Nakshatra in Various House. Description and use of different Nakshatra
from Moon and from Lagna).

28 Nakshatra scheme : Complete description and use: SarvatoBhadra Chakra etc.

10. Divisional Charts (Varaga Kundalis or Chakra)

Description of 6 Vargas, 7, Vargas, 10 Vargas, 16 Vargas schemes
Divisional charts focused extensively are listed below : Calculations and detail usage.
D-1 Rashi, D-2 Hora, D-3 Drekkana, D-4 Chaturthamsha, D-7 Saptamsha, D-9
Navamsha, D-10 Dashamsha, D-12 Dwadashamsha, D-16 Shodashamsha, D-20
Vimshamsha, D-24
Siddhamsha, D-27
Nakshatramsha, D-30
Trimshamsha,
D-60 Shastyamsha

Description of Amsha Rulers for all Divisional charts and practical usage.

11. Building block Principles part 1. Judgment of Bhavas (Houses) from 1st House to
12th House Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra (BPHS).
Using the knowledge to read charts (karaka, lordship, agenda, placement, yogas, rashi
drishti, graha drishti, argala) etc
12. Building block Principles part 2. Understanding the standard results given in classis
for meaningful interpretation of the chart.
They are not the only results possible. The standard results are taught to make one understand how
the principles in Jyotish work so that one can do analysis and make interpretations from the
dynamics of any individual chart.

Effects of Bhava (House) Lords in various Houses: from 1 to 12 Houses (BPHS and
Other Classics)

Placement of planets in 12 signs (Various Classis)

Placement of planets in the 12 Houses (Various Classis)

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Effects of Non luminous planets (BPHS)

Yogas of Planets : Nabhasa Yogas : Ashraya, Dala, Akriti and Sankhya. Other Yogas,
Solar Yogas, Lunar Yogas, Raj Yogas, Dhan-Yogas, Daridra Yogas,

All 4 types of associations that froms yogas among planets in Jyotish

Good and Bad Yogas (BPHS, and many other classics): Raja Yogas, Dhan yoga,
Pravraj Yoga, Pancha Mahapurusha Yoga, Gaj-Kesari Yoga, Saral Yoga, Vimal Yoga,
Kema-druma Yoga, Guru Chandal Yoga, Vipreet Rayoga, Kal-Sarpa yoga, Sarpa Yoga,
Graha Mallika Yoga. etc.

13.Effects of Karakamsha :
14. Maraks (Killer)
15. Char Karaka : Comprehensive description of each char karka scheme and usage

Eight Char Karaka Scheme : Atma, Amatya, Bhratri, Matr, Pitr, Putra, Gnyati and
Dara karaka. Contributing planets are from Sun to Rahu. What they mean and how to
use them.

Seven Char Karaka scheme: Atma, Amatya, Bhratri, Matr, Pitr, Gnyati and Dara
karaka. Contributing planets are from Sun to Saturn.

16. Timing Events: Dashas

Vimshotari Dasha and its variations: Constellation (Nakshatra) based dashas :
Calculation and Interpretation.

Dashas starting from various references: janma tara, utpanna tara, kshema tara,
lagna tara etc.

Conditional Vimshotari Dashas: Satabdika dasa, Chaturasiti sama dasha, Dwi-saptatisama dasha, Shastyhayani dasha, dwadashotri Dash etc Moola dash: for timing curse
and such unfortunate events.

Rashi Based Dashas to time events: Narayan Dasha and other Rashi based dashas.
Calculation and Interpretation.

17. Transit : Gochara

For Rashi chart and other important divisional charts from Mo, LA and AL.

Evaluation of transit using Asthak Varga

Evaluation of transit using Sarvato Bhadra Charka

18. Ashtak Varga : Comprehensive understanding and dynamic implementation of various

techniques to Judge results and time events. Using Ashtak Varga in Rashi chart and other
divisional charts.
Trikoina Shodhan
Ekadhipatya Shodhan
Pinda Shodhan

19. Kala Chakra, Dig Chakra, Sarvato Bhadra Charka

20. Muhurta (Auspicious Time)

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21. Match Making

22.Prashna. Answering the Query

23. Annual Horoscopy: Tithi Pravesha Chart

24. Ethical practices while practicing Jyotish professionally

25. Vedic Remedies for standard and specific Problematic: Amavsya Dosha, Naga
Dosha and other Curses (BPHS)
Mantra
Yantras
Gemstones
Other

26.Miscellaneous topics part 1:

Techniques like Rashi Tula Navamsha, Rashi Tula Drehkana, Navamsha Tuly Rashi etc

Concepts like : yogada, maha yogada, kevala, shubhapati, rashi gandanta, nashatra
gandanta, pushkara amsha, pushkara navamsha, yogi and av yogi planets, sadey
sati, dwadas aditya

Retrograde or Vakri Planets and how to judge their effects

Problem Creator or (Badhaka) and Problematic Houses ( Badhaka Stahana)

Graha Yudha

How to do Birth Time Rectification or how to identify the correct time of birth of a
native.

27.Miscellaneous topics part 2:

Many many more Surprise Topics

Recommended Books:
Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra (BPHS)
Jaimini Sutras (JS)
Schedule and Fees:
The classes will be held for 2 hours per week in the classroom/ on internet. All learning
material will be provided: papers, PPT etc + Jyotish aspirants can consult the books if they
wish. Participants will have access to recorded webinars.
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