Vedic Astrology Homestudy

Vedic Astrology Homestudy Course http://ashevillevedicastrology.wordpress.com/vedic-astrology-homestudy/ As a Yogic science, Vedic Astrology has been practiced for more than 5000 years with one ultimate aim: to provide insight and guidance towards the fulfillment of the souls destiny. Vedic Astrology provides a map of the souls territory, to quicken the journey and avoid delays. You can learn to read the map of the birth chart and thereby harness the trends of the cosmos. Through this tutorial you will gain a solid understanding of the foundational material needed to comprehend the mystical science that is Vedic Astrology.

Every student works at their own pace, with their own birth-chart and has limited access to a personal tutor. The length of each module varies between 6 and 18 pages, followed by exercises designed to increase both your understanding of the information covered by the module and of your own birth chart. Modules are sent via email, one at a time. A certifcate will be mailed to the student upon successful completion.

Course Curriculm

Module 1: Introduction Terminology Differences between Jyotish and Western Astrology Jyotish Literature The ayanamsha Table of Lahiris Ayanamsha

Module 2: Astrological Basics Planetary Rulership Sign Rulership Symbols of the Signs and Planets What is the Zodiac Order of the Planets The 12 Houses Birth Chart diagrams as used in Southern & Northern India

Module 3: The Planets Part 1: Importance of the Sun & Moon Benevolent and Malefic Planets Planetary Gender The Nine Planets in Detail Sign Rulership of Rahu & Ketu and their mythology Part 2: The Five Fold Relationship of Planets Permanent & Temporary Relationships Combustion with the Sun Retrograde Planets

Module 4: Planets & Signs Exultation and Fall of Planets Moola-Trikona Strength of Planets due to Sign Placement Sanskirt Names of the Planets & Signs Shirshodaya and Prishtodaya Signs Gandanta Strength of the Moon

Module 5: The Houses Part 1: Extent of Each House Meaning of the 12 Houses in Details Part 2: The Arrangement of the Houses Angular Houses Trinal Houses Trik/Dusthana Houses The 3rd & 11th Houses Upachaya Houses _Maraka Houses Bhavat bhavam Summary of Houses The Planets as House Karakas

Module 6: Planetary Aspects Parashari Full Aspects Finer Aspects Conjunctions Mutual Aspects 10th House Influence Tajika Aspects Jaimini Aspects

Module 7: The All Important Ascendant

Characteristics of the Different Ascendants Modifying Factors Guidelines for Determining the Disposition of Planets for Each Ascendant Analysis of Relationship of Planets of Each Ascendant

Module 8: Planetary Yogas Definition of Planetary Yogas Dharma-Karma Adhpati Yogas The PanchaMahapurusha Yogas Yogas Involving the Moon (Gaja-Keshari, Shakta, Kemadruma, Sunapha, Anapha & Durudhara) Other Yogas (Shubha Kartari, Papa Kartari, Ati-Vasuman, Amala, Parvanta, Srik & Sarpa) Maha-Bhagya Yogas Kala-Sarpa Yoga

Module 9: Division Charts Explanation of the Various Divisional (Harmonic) Charts Hora Drekkana Navamsha Vargottama Planets The Nakshatras Dwadamsha Trimsamsha The 16 Divisional Charts of Sage Parashara Guidelines for Interpreting the Divisional Charts

Module 10: The Vimshotari Dasha System Part 1: How Vimshotari Dasha is Calculated Calculating the Dashas and Bhuktis Tables of Planetary Periods Part 2: Guidelines for Judging the Dashas Analysis According to Lordship, Position & Aspect Results According to Planetary Strength Principle Considerations Rahu & Ketu Interplay Between the Dasha and Bhukti Lords An Illustration Using John Lennons Chart Guide to Dasha Results According to House Rulership

Module 11: Transits Four Systems of Forecasting Duration of Transits Transits of Each Planet Uranus, Neptune & Pluto Guidelines to Interpreting Planets Sade Sati Maturity of Planets Planetary Ages

Module 12: Jyotish and Ayurveda Typical Characteristics of the Doshas (Kapha, Pitta & Vata) Relationship of Signs and Planets of the Doshas Determination of Dashas from the Birth Chart Medical Astrology Importance of Certain Houses in the Rashi Chart Relationship of the Signs and Houses to Different Areas and Systems of the Body

Module 13: Practical Chart Work Career Principles of Judgment Using the Moon Sign as Ascendant Angular Planets Neechabhanga (Cancellation of Debility) More Chart Illustrations

Module 14: Remedial Measures Gemstones or Mantra? Gemstones in Detail Which Hand to Use Wearing a Pendant Setting of Gemstone Purifying and Consecration of Gemstones Planetary Mantras Timing Planetary Hours