Learn Vedic Astrology Part 1

What is Vedic Astrology (known as Jyotish in Sanskrit)?  Why would you want to study Vedic Astrology and what it may do for you?

Learn at least 10 differences that exist between Vedic and Western Astrology.

It is a "plus" for Westerners to learn at least the Basics of Sanskrit to have a more enjoyable experience throughout these courses; therefore, an investment of a few minutes could not hurt.  If you are adept at the Sanskrit language, then please skip this lesson.

This is a continuation of the last lesson and it adds some tips to understand Sanskrit.  It is not an entire class on Sanskrit, but only enough so that if you wish to learn more, you see that it is doable.

I guide you step-by-step in arranging simple Sanskrit words so that you get an understanding to how these words are "constructed".

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.

Each Sign has a Ruler.  Just like the house that you live in right now; there is one person who says how that household will be run - it's the same in astrology.  "As above, so below."  Therefore, it is important to be able to identify who rules the sign/house.  You haven't learned about houses, yet you can think of the blocks as houses which are occupied by a Sign/Constellation.

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'.

Are you able to identify where the horizon is in a North Indian Chart?

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.

Are you able to identify where Constellations lie on the 2-Dimensional North Indian Chart?  In other words, do you know how to identify the Signs (Constellations) on the North Indian Chart?  The words Constellation and Signs are interchangeable.  Constellation is the word astronomers use and Sign is the word astrologers use, yet they are pretty much the same thing.  Remember that at the time of your birth, the North Indian Chart is only a 2-Dimensional photo (representation) of the sky at the time of your birth.  You have to be able to picture the sky on a piece of paper; that is the purpose of this quiz.

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).

Be able to identify the meaning of each Purusqhartha in your "real life" and what it might mean to the individual's particular life.

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

How well are you able to identify what these Special House Meanings might mean in "real life" statements?

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.

Are you able to quickly identify which house is related to which body part and why?

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.

This question requires deep thinking more than mere identification abilities.

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

Without the use of an Astrology Software program, are you able to identify what phase the Moon is in on the North Indian Chart?

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

Without looking at an Ephemeris, are you able to look at a North Indian Chart and be able to tell whether the person was born during a Solar or Lunar Eclipse?

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.

After learning some meanings regarding the Graha Ketu, how may you use that information to make a generic statement regarding a chart?

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'?