Jyotish – Introductory Level Course (3 Months, 12 Classes)

Course Syllabus

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🟢 Class 1: Introduction to Jyotish – The Cosmic Blueprint

• Understanding Jyotish as a sacred science.

• The role of astrology in guiding life decisions.

• Structure of a birth chart: Bhavas (Houses), Rasis (Signs), Grahas (Planets).

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🟢 Class 2: The 12 Zodiac Signs (Rasis) – Their Essence & Influence

• Characteristics, symbolism, and ruling planets of each Rasi.

• The four elements and three modes in astrology.

• Strengths, weaknesses, and psychological tendencies of each sign.

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🟢 Class 3: The Nine Planets (Navagrahas) – Cosmic Influencers

• Significance of Surya, Chandra, Mangal, Budh, Guru, Shukra, Shani, Rahu, and Ketu.

• Planetary nature (benefic vs. malefic), elements, and effects.

• How planets shape personality, health, and life experiences.

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🟢 Class 4: The 12 Houses (Bhavas) – The Blueprint of Life

• Detailed study of each Bhava and its role in the birth chart.

• Relationships between houses and planetary influences.

• How houses represent different aspects of life (health, wealth, relationships, career, spirituality).

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🟢 Class 5: Understanding Planetary Strengths – Exaltation, Debilitation & More

• Uccha (Exalted) and Neecha (Debilitated) positions of planets.

• Functional Benefic vs. Malefic planets.

• Planetary aspects (Drishti) and their influence.

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🟢 Class 6: Nakshatras – The Lunar Mansions

• The 27 Nakshatras and their significance in Jyotish.

• The connection between the Moon and Nakshatras.

• How Nakshatras refine planetary influence in a chart.

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🟢 Class 7: Kendra, Trikona, Upachaya, and Dusthana Houses

• The four key house classifications and their impact:

  • Kendra (1, 4, 7, 10) – Angular Houses

  • Trikona (1, 5, 9) – Houses of Fortune

  • Upachaya (3, 6, 10, 11) – Growth Houses

  • Dusthana (6, 8, 12) – Challenging Houses

• How planets behave in these houses.

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🟢 Class 8: The Role of the Ascendant (Lagna) – Your True Identity

• Understanding how the Lagna (Ascendant) defines personality and destiny.

• The impact of Lagna Lord placement in different houses.

• How different Lagnas influence planetary effects.

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🟢 Class 9: Planetary Yogas – Combinations That Shape Destiny

• Raj Yogas, Dhana Yogas, Vipareeta Raja Yogas, and Neecha Bhanga Raja Yoga.

• How yogas modify planetary results.

• Identifying key yogas in a chart.

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🟢 Class 10: The Dasha System – Understanding Planetary Periods

• Introduction to Vimshottari Dasha, the most widely used timing system.

• How planetary periods unfold life events.

• Analyzing major and minor Dashas (Mahadasha and Antardasha).

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🟢 Class 11: Transits (Gochara) – How Planets Affect You in Real-Time

• Understanding planetary transits and their impact on life.

• The importance of Saturn’s Sade Sati, Jupiter’s transit, and Rahu-Ketu cycles.

• How to analyze current planetary movements for predictions.

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🟢 Class 12: Practical Chart Analysis & Closing Insights

• How to read a basic birth chart step-by-step.

• Case studies and live chart analysis.

• Ethical and spiritual responsibilities of an astrologer.

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