Learn Vedic Astrology Part 1

Learn in which order the planets orbit the Sun; how the Celestial Sphere is divided; the Earth's Tilt and the difference between the Heliocentric & Geocentric Systems.

Visualize the Earth's Tilt and how this affects the Vernal & Autumnal Equinoxes and the Summer & Winter Solstices.

Understand what affects the Sun and the Moon's gravity have on planet Earth and how that differentiates both the Tropical and Sidereal Zodiac.

Be able to describe in detail how both the Tropical and Sidereal Zodiacs differ in degrees.  You will be able to communicate to your clients why they may not be the "Sign" they think they are. If you don't have an iOS phone, you can get either AstroLapp or Sky Map on an Android phone instead of the Sky Guide on your iPhone.

Study the meaning of the planets very seriously; be meticulous in remembering what it is that they represent 'archetypically'.  This will help your studies of Jyotish tremendously!

Explain how The Planetary Cabinet is derived (there is a particular order in which it is established).

Understand the Sun's archetypical qualities.

The past 5 year student's feedback wanted chart examples as early as this Part 1; therefore, even though you have not studied all the required material to be able to make these assessments, I uploaded various charts to demonstrate how a "strong Sun" would look like in 'real life'.

Understand the Moon's archetypical qualities.

The past 5 year student's feedback wanted chart examples as early as this Part 1; therefore, even though you have not studied all the required material to be able to make these assessments, I uploaded various charts to demonstrate how a "strong Moon" would look like in 'real life'.

Understand Mar's archetypical qualities.

The past 5 year student's feedback wanted chart examples as early as this Part 1; therefore, even though you have not studied all the required material to be able to make these assessments, I uploaded various charts to demonstrate how a "strong Mars" would look like in 'real life'.

Understand Mercury's archetypical qualities.

The past 5 year student's feedback wanted chart examples as early as this Part 1; therefore, even though you have not studied all the required material to be able to make these assessments, I uploaded various charts to demonstrate how a "strong Mercury" would look like in 'real life'.

Understand Jupiter's archetypical qualities.

The past 5 year student's feedback wanted chart examples as early as this Part 1; therefore, even though students have not yet studied all the required material to be able to make "educated" assessments, I uploaded various charts to demonstrate how a "strong Jupiter" would look like in 'real life'.

Understand Venus's archetypical qualities.

The past 5 year student's feedback has demonstrated they wanted chart examples as early as in this Part 1 lesson; therefore, even though students have not studied all the required material to be able to make "educated" assessments, I uploaded various charts to demonstrate how Venus in the 1st House looks like in 'real life'.

Understand Saturn's archetypical qualities.

Study charts of individuals who have a strong Saturn.

How many constellations are there?  Why do we choose particular constellations and make them a zodiac sign?  Does location make a difference in which constellations I see?  How do I say "Sign" in Sanskrit?

You will be able to see what 3 areas look like when you look up into the sky so that you can understand your particular zone much better and later be able to understand a North Indian Chart and what it looks like in "real life".

Identify the differentiating modalities of a Sign, its elemental quality, and gender characteristics. Note that one of my students, Shubham Goel, just sent me the PDF file for the Signs and Rulers.  Wow, what an incredible job he did...good job Shubham!

The Sun and Moon each rule one sign each.

Mercury rules 2 Signs.

Venus rules 2 Signs.

Mars rules 2 Signs.

Jupiter rules 2 Signs.

Saturn rules 2 Signs.

Take a brief peek at various Aries Ascendents to understand more of the themes associated with this sign.

Take a brief peek at various Taurus Ascendents to understand more of the themes associated with this sign.

Take a brief peek at various Gemini Ascendents to understand more of the themes associated with this sign.

Take a brief peek at various Cancer Ascendents to understand more of the themes associated with this sign.

Take a brief peek at a couple of Leo Ascendents to understand more of the themes associated with this sign.

Take a brief peek at various Virgo Ascendents to understand more of the themes associated with this sign.

Take a brief peek at a couple of Libra Ascendents to understand more of the themes associated with this sign.

Take a brief peek at a couple of Scorpio Ascendents to understand more of the themes associated with this sign.

Take a brief peek at various Sagittarius Ascendents to understand more of the themes associated with this sign.

Take a brief peek at a couple of Capricorn Ascendents to understand more of the themes associated with this sign.

Take a brief peek at this Aquarius Ascendent to understand more of the themes associated with this sign.

Take a brief peek at a couple of Pisces Ascendents to understand more of the themes associated with this sign.

Locate where the houses are placed on the chart and how to know what signs they are in?  Determine whether the native was born during the day or night?  Locate the 4 Directions (East, West, North, and South) on the North Indian Chart.

This is a demonstration showing you on Sri Jyoti Star (North Indian Chart) right next to the Starry Night Astronomy Software program a "live show" on what it looks like in the sky as opposed to what it looks like on the North Indian chart so that you can easily identify what you are seeing on a chart.  This is for 'visual learners'.

I found that it will be easier to learn and remember how to read a North Indian Chart if you can visualize the South Indian Chart as a comparison.  In this lesson you will be able to see the difference between both charts and your understanding will deepen in this area of cosmology.

Describe Proper Motion versus Diurnal Motion of planets.  Identify the planet's Diurnal Motions to later be able to understand "Transits" (Gochara).

This concept is not an easy astronomical or astrological concept to understand; therefore, showing this motion in action is a great way to understand why planets move from West to East (counter clockwise) on the North Indian Chart and why the Signs move from East to West.  Let's begin.  Always keep in mind that in reality the Signs (constellation of stars) or the Sun really do not move in the universe; regardless, we here to learn astrology where it matters how you view cosmology from Earth's viewpoint.

Actually see how I draw a chart and review some of the common astrology language (Lord, Ruler, Dispositor, Lagna, Ascendent, Rising, ect.), and was the birth a day or night birth?

I explain in great detail how to break down the degrees for the Planetary Diurnal and Proper Motions (Gochara) and how to draw a chart manually.

Specific to Vedic Astrology are 4 Goals in Life and the North Indian Chart is divided into these 3 sections (Houses 1-4, 5-8, and 9-12).

Specific to Vedic Astrology, the houses are further categorized into another type of "Special Hose Meanings".

Learn what is the other meanings are for houses 3, 6, 9, and the 12.  What do they all have in common?  Learning their special meanings will add a lot of value to chart interpretation.  The more you learn the nuances of each house, the better and richer your 'readings' will be.

Learn the Special Meanings of Houses 2, 5, 8, and 11.  What do they all have in common?  The more "house meanings" you learn, the better your chart interpretation.  It will be in these little variations that you will be able to differentiate the variances in houses that look alike.

Before describing each house individually, you will learn a quick method of remembering each house's meaning.

Learn the 1st House's meanings, Bhava Karaka, and Sanskrit name.

Learn the 2nd House's meanings, Bhava Karaka, and Sanskrit name.

Learn the 3rd House's meanings, Bhava Karaka, and Sanskrit name.

Learn the 4th House's meanings, Bhava Karaka, and Sanskrit name.

Learn the 5th House's meanings, Bhava Karaka, and Sanskrit name.

Learn the 6th House's meanings, Bhava Karaka, and Sanskrit name.

Learn the 7th House's meanings, Bhava Karaka, and Sanskrit name.

Learn the 8th House's meanings, Bhava Karaka, and Sanskrit name.

Learn the 9th House's meanings, Bhava Karaka, and Sanskrit name.

Learn the 10th House's meanings, Bhava Karaka, and Sanskrit name.

Learn the 11th House's meanings, Bhava Karaka, and Sanskrit name.

Learn the 12th House's meanings, Bhava Karaka, and Sanskrit name.

Understand the different phases of the Moon from Full Moon to Full Moon and how you would identify it on a chart.

Understand how a Lunar & Solar Eclipse are formed astronomically.  Identify how the North and South Lunar Nodes are formed.

Remember the significators of Rahu and Ketu by learning the myth behind these "Shadowy Planets".

Understand the various descriptors of these 2 imaginary planets for chart interpretation.

Study charts of individuals who have a strong Rahu.

It is important to know that even though this field of study does not require a 'license' to be able to practice, it does require the utmost respect and ethical consideration when commencing to look into peoples' charts.  Jyotish is a POWERFUL tool and it should be respected as such.  Understand what qualities you should embody according to the two main books on Vedic Astrology.

Here are a few steps for you to consider when you first open up a chart on your software program and look at a new chart.  Like any other study, you should try to get into the habit of consistently having a process to follow when you start your chart interpretation.  Some of the steps will involve you taking Parts 2 & 3 of this Vedic Astrology Series on Udemy, yet I mention them here so that you know what to expect and what to look for in the future as you become more proficient in your studies.

What are some of the factors and indications that you are looking for when you 'analyze' the First House?  

What do you need to consider when you 'analyze' the Moon and why is it important to analyze the Moon, lets say instead of the Sun?

What does this mean?  What "Inner" Condition?  "Outer" Condition?  I am not buying paint (interior and exterior paint).  This video will explain how to differentiate why some people might have a lot of money and status and not be happy.

We talk a lot about the Lord (the Ruler of the House), yet we need to learn why it is so important to learn what the Lord really 'stands for'?

Identify which is the BEST Vedic Astrology software program if you own a PC or if you own a MAC.

A step-by-step lecture on how you may set up your "Standard Page" on the Jyotish software program (on Windows only).  This will be your 'go to' page to read the chart, get its Panchang, its corresponding Dasha Table, and much more.

In this tutorial you will learn how to set up 16 charts on your software program so that you can  later (in Part 7) learn how to read these Divisional Charts.  These are also known as the "Vargas" in Sanskrit.

A step-by-step lecture on how you may set up your "Transits Page" on the Jyotish software program (on Windows only).  This will be your 'go to' page to see where the planets are currently as opposed to a fixed chart (the chart under investigation). Later in your studies (especially when you get to Part 4), you can use this to further advance your studies with Gochara (Transit Analysis).

Sometimes it is nice to see 3 levels (Dasha/Bhukti/Sub-Bhukti) and you need the full page to see this level of detail.

In this lecture you will learn how to set up a Muhurta Page.  You may skip this, BUT, if you want more practice in setting up pages on your new software, here is "more" ways to enhance your Jyotishical experience for the future if you happen to take a Muhurta class with another teacher.

You will learn how to set up an "handy-dandy" page to see a Panchang at a glance AND an awesome Retrogression Graph for either one year or one month. 

You will learn where the "Gold Coins" of the Sarvashtakavarga come from; they are called the Ashtakavarga (the 8 'Vargas') that include the Ascendent, Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and Saturn Ashtakavargas.

Be able to choose the correct Ayanamsha for your software settings.  In addition, choose the correct Rahu/Ketu setting (True or Mean Node)? 

Starry Night is a great App for you to look at the Geocentric and Heliocentric Models so that you can get a "feel" of astronomy and compare it to your Jyotish Software program or a Sidereal Ephemeris to know what the upcoming transits will be, or to simply look at what the sky looks like.

At this point, you don't have the extra cash to invest in an expensive software program so which website may you go to in order to print out a Free North Indian Chart?

You want to start practicing Vedic Astrology, but you don't have enough people to practice with.  So where do you go online to get some famous people's birth times, dates, and locations of birth to start?

If at this stage you are interested in getting an astrological reading, I suggest these two individuals.  Check out their websites here.

If planets could draw a picture, what would they draw for you? Take a look at this very short video of the planet's orbit in the universe. They are ALL moving, just for you. Look what they drew for you.

Here is just another beautiful "show" to give you another perspective from planet Earth what the Sacred Geometry produces in the sky as we 'meditate' on this glorious movement.

Recite the Student Ending Invocation to finalize your course of study in Sanskrit.