Course Title: Basic Vedic Astrology (8 Classes)
Instructor: Astro Dr. Shalini Malhotra
Mode: Online Duration per Class: 1.5 Hours
Class 1: Introduction to Vedic Astrology
History and origin of Vedic Astrology (Jyotish Shastra)
Importance and applications in life
Basic structure of a horoscope (Kundli)
Introduction to Zodiac signs (Rashis) – 12 Rashis and their qualities
Concept of Lagna (Ascendant) and its significance
Class 2: The Planets (Grahas) in Vedic Astrology
Overview of the 9 planets: Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, Ketu
Natural characteristics, nature (benefic/malefic), gender, direction, element
Planetary ownership of signs (Rulership)
Functional benefics and malefics
Class 3: The 12 Houses (Bhavas)
Overview of the 12 houses and their significations
Relationship between houses and areas of life (career, health, marriage, etc.)
Trikona, Kendra, Dusthana concepts
Importance of house lords and their placement
Class 4: Rashis (Zodiac Signs) – In-depth Study
Detailed traits and elements of all 12 signs
Signs classification by element (fire, earth, air, water), mode (movable, fixed, dual)
Compatibility and nature of Rashis
Lordship of signs and their relationships
Class 5: Understanding Nakshatras (Lunar Mansions)
Introduction to 27 Nakshatras
Symbol, ruling planet, deity, and characteristics of major Nakshatras
Nakshatra and Moon sign connection
Importance of Nakshatra in predictions and personality analysis
Class 6: Chart Reading Basics – Lagna & Moon Charts
How to read and interpret a basic North and South Indian horoscope
Identifying Ascendant, planets in houses
Lagna Chart vs Chandra Kundli
Role of planetary aspects (Drishti)
Class 7: Yogas & Planetary Combinations
Introduction to common Yogas: Raj Yoga, Dhan Yoga, Vipreet Raj Yoga, Gaj Kesari Yoga, etc.
Auspicious and inauspicious combinations
Importance of conjunctions and planetary aspects
House-lord interactions and yoga formation
Class 8: Practical & Q&A
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