Learn About Astrology

This lecture gives you a brief philosophical and historical background of the kind of Astrology I'll be teaching.

In this video, you'll learn about the character traits of an Aries.

In this video, you'll learn about the character traits of a Taurus.

In this video, you'll learn about the character traits of a Gemini.

In this video, you'll learn about the character traits of a Cancer.

In this video, you'll learn about the character traits of a Leo.

In this video, you'll learn about the character traits of a Virgo.

In this video, you'll learn about the character traits of a Libra.

In this video, you'll learn about the character traits of a Scorpio.

In this video, you'll learn about the character traits of a Sagittarius.

In this video, you'll learn about the character traits of a Capricorn.

In this video, you'll learn about the character traits of an Aquarius.

In this video, you'll learn about the character traits of a Pisces.

In this video you'll learn about how the astrology chart is divided into 12 houses and what that means.

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.

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.

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).

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?

Are you able to identify where the Constellations lie? In other words, do you know how to read the North Indian Chart and know where the Signs are in the 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. You must note though that Signs are limited to 30 degrees to keep the houses equal, yet in nature, Constellations are not a 'neat 30 degrees'.

Identify the differentiating modalities of a Sign, its elemental quality, and gender characteristics.

This question requires deep thinking more than mere identification abilities.

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.

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.

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

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

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).

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.

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.

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'?

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

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

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.

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