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1 Ayurvedic Jyotisha 101

2 Course Objectives: Key philosophical and spiritual underpinnings of Vedic astrology Layout and design of the Vedic birth chart The 9 planets, their archetypal personalities and key significations The 12 houses and their areas of life The nature and energetics of the 12 zodiac constellations Simple chart interpretation of the meaning of each planet in the birth chart Planetary remedial measures Ayurveda Jyotisha 102

3 Format 3 Weekly pre-reading assignments, including optional homework (Handout) Slides for upcoming class session Review/expansion of reading material during class, along with Q&A 9:30am-11:30am: class 11:30am-12:00pm: break 12:30pm-2:30pm: class Recorded session Exam at end of program based on optional homework assignments

4 Week 1 4 Introduction to Jyotisha & its core principles Pre-reading, Chapter 1 Tripod of the Birth Chart Pre-reading, Chapter 2 Main significations for Surya (Sun), Chandra (Moon), Mangala (Mars) Pre-reading, Chapter 3, pg Bhava classifications Pre-reading, Chapter 4

5 Chant to the Nine Planets (Navagrahas) 5 Om Gan Ganapataye Namaha (3x) Brahmā Murari Tripurāndhakāri Bhānu Shashī Bhūmi-suto Budhascha Guru-sca Shukra Shani Rāhu Ketava Kurvanthu Sarve Mama Suprabatham Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti

6 Jyotisha 6 Jyotisha is the science of planetary lights We find references to the planets and stars as far back as BC in the RigVeda By the Brahmanic period (2000BC), priests are required to have detailed knowledge of the planets and stars for the performance of sacrificial yagnas (ceremonies)

7 How is Jyotisha applied? 7 1. Hora (natal chart, including compatibility, country chart, company chart) 2. Prashna (query astrology) 3. Muhurta (auspicious times)

8 Spiritual and Philosophical Concepts 8

9 How does it work? 9 Planets represent different frequencies of divine consciousness and energy. Vishnu has incarnated as the Navagrahas to bestow on the living beings the results of their karmas or actions... Rama is the incarnation of the Sun; Krishna, the Moon; Narasimha, Mars; Buddha, Mercury; Vamana, Jupiter; Parasurama, Shukra; Koorma, Saturn; Varaha, Rahu and Meena, Ketu... after completing their mission on earth, each of Vishnu s incarnations (i.e. Rama, Krishna, etc.) merged back into their respective grahas at the time of the Great Destruction, the grahas, in turn, will merge into Lord Vishnu.

As above, so below... 10 The moment a baby is born, a relationship is established between the planets in the sky and the new born infant.

10 As above, so below The moment a baby is born, a relationship is established between the planets in the sky and the new born infant. In effect, the infant is a miniature representation of the universe at that precise moment in time. Importantly, the soul chooses the time of birth that will support the fulfillment of certain past life karmas (actions) to be worked out as well as new life experiences necessary for its growth.

11 Reincarnation & types of karma 11 Reincarnation Karma ( action ) sanchita ( accumulated ) prārabdha ( undertaken ) kriyamāna ( being done ) āgama ( approaching )

12 Karma versus free will 12 Karma and free will dṛdha (fixed) adṛdha (not fixed) dṛdha-adṛdha (fixed/non-fixed) Concentrated effort directed consciousness and intent Concentrated resolve tapas: ability to tolerate the heat of the experience self-understanding: learn from the experience acceptance: let thy will be done Divine Grace

13 Static vs Dynamic Chart Analysis 13 Static view: potentials in this life Dynamic view: full, partial and little-to-no triggering of potentials planetary periods planetary transits stage in life

14 Tripod of the Birth Chart 14

15 Tropical versus Sidereal Zodiac 15 Western astrology uses the Sun-Earth relationship to establish the positions of the planets. Spring equinox, 0 0 of Aries Vedic astrology uses the fixed stars-earth relationship to fix the positions of the planets 2017, Sun is actually in 8 0 of Pisces on March 21 st due to the earth s precession difference = ayanamsha ( portion of movement ) Every 25,000 years, the tropical and sidereal zodiac coincide.

16 The Tripod of the Birth Chart 9 Planets (Grahas) Houses (Bhavas) 12 Constellations (Rashis)

17 9 Planets (Grahas) 12 Constellations (Rashis) 12 Houses (Bhavas) Sun (Surya) 2. Moon (Chandra) 3. Mars (Mangala) 4. Mercury (Budha) 5. Jupiter (Guru) 6. Venus (Shukra) 7. Saturn (Shani) 8. Rahu 9. Ketu 1. Aries (Mars) 2. Taurus (Venus) 3. Gemini (Mercury) 4. Cancer (Moon) 5. Leo (Sun) 6. Virgo (Mercury) 7. Libra (Venus) 8. Scorpio (Mars) 9. Sagittarius (Jupiter) 10. Capricorn (Saturn) 11. Aquarius (Saturn) 12. Pisces (Jupiter) 1 bhava (Lagna) 2 bhava 3 bhava 4 bhava 5 bhava 6 bhava 7 bhava 8 bhava 9 bhava 10 bhava 11 bhava 12 Bhava

18 Layout of the chart: 12 Rashis 18 Taurus (2) Pisces (12) Gemini (3) Aries (1) Aquarius (11) Cancer (4) Capricorn (10) Leo (5) Libra (7) Sagittarius (9) Virgo (6) Scorpio (8)

19 Layout of the chart: 12 Rashis 19 Pisces (12) Capricorn (10) Aries (1) Aquarius (11) Sagittarius (9) Taurus (2) Scorpio (8) Gemini (3) Leo (5) Libra (7) Cancer (4) Virgo (6)

20 Layout of the chart: 12 Bhavas 20 2 bhava 12 bhava 2 bhava 12 bhava Taurus (2) 3 bhava Gemini (3) 4 bhava 1 bhava (Lagna) Aries (1) Pisces (12) 11 bhava Aquarius (11) 10 bhava Aries (1) Pisces (12) 4 bhava 1 bhava (Lagna) Aquarius (11) Capricorn (10) 11 bhava Sagittarius (9) 10 bhava Cancer (4) Capricorn (10) Taurus (2) Scorpio (8) 7 bhava 5 bhava 9 bhava Sagittarius (9) Leo (5) 6 bhava Libra (7) 8 bhava 7 bhava 5 bhava 9 bhava Gemini (3) Leo (5) Libra (7) 6 bhava 8 bhava Virgo (6) Scorpio (8) Cancer (4) Virgo (6)

21 Layout of the chart: 12 Grahas 21 Mercury Gemini (3) Ketu Taurus (2) As Sun Aries (1) Jupiter Pisces (12) Aquarius (11) Sun Aries (1) Jupiter Pisces (12) As Aquarius (11) Capricorn (10) Sagittarius (9) Saturn Ketu Taurus (2) Rahu Scorpio (8) Cancer (4) Capricorn (10) Moon Leo (5) Mars Venus Libra (7) Rahu Virgo (6) Scorpio (8) Sagittarius (9) Mercury Gemini (3) Saturn Cancer (4) Moon Leo (5) Mars Virgo (6) Venus Libra (7)

22 The Birth Chart: Graha & Rashi Abbreviations 22 Ju (12) (10) Su (1) As (9) Ke (2) (11) (8) Ra (5) Me (3) (4) Mo (6) (7) Ve Sa Ma

23 Practice Chart 23 Personal Grahas and Spaces Space of the 1B = Lagna ( the body ) and the rashi of the Lagna = Rising Sign or Ascending Sign (AS) Graha ruling the rashi of the Lagna = Lagnesha ( king of the Lagna ) and represents the person Sun (also represents the health and constitutional strength of the person as well as the Soul) Moon (the emotional body)

24 Practice Chart 24 Personal Grahas and Spaces Space of the 1B = Lagna ( the body ) and rashi of the Lagna = Rising Sign or Ascending Sign (AS) Graha ruling the rashi of the Lagna = Lagnesha ( king of the Lagna ) and represents the person Sun (also represents the health and constitutional strength of the person as well as the Soul) Moon (the emotional body)

25 Homework: Your Birth Chart 25 Identify the rashi of the Lagna Identity the personal grahas and their rashi-bhava placements: Lagnesha Surya Chandra Identify the remaining grahas and their rashibhava placement

26 Significations of the Grahas 26

27 Graha Characteristics Each graha is categorized according to its natural characteristics as a shubha (auspicious, pleasant, gentle) or papa (inauspicious, crooked, sharp) graha. 27 Shubha Guru wisdom, higher knowing, hope, optimism Shukra harmony, love, beauty, creativity Budha intelligence, objectivity, fairness Chandra nurturance, compassion, motherly-love Papa Mangala aggression, force, violence Shani detachment, calculating, cold Rahu illusions, confusion, obsessions Ketu dissatisfaction, discontent, sense of lacking Surya is a special case as a kruel (cruel) graha

28 Graha Attributes 28 Sacred names Qualities and energetics Gender Planetary cabinet Planetary caste Brahmins (priests) Kshatriyas (warriors) Vaishyas (commerce-trade) Shudras (workers) Key significations Health, including dosha and dhatu Relationship representations

29 29 Seven archetypal personalities Corresponds closely to the graha s dosha

Surya, the Sun Tāpana (illuminating), Dinakara (day-maker), Pusha (increaser), Atma bala (strength of the self), Dinamani (day jewel) 30 Qualities: expansiveness, brightness, dynamism, consistency,

30 Surya, the Sun Tāpana (illuminating), Dinakara (day-maker), Pusha (increaser), Atma bala (strength of the self), Dinamani (day jewel) 30 Qualities: expansiveness, brightness, dynamism, consistency, generosity, enthusiasm, vitality Gender: male Planetary cabinet: king Caste: kshatriya (warrior) Significations: confidence, strength of character, desire for independence & selfsufficiency, leadership, intelligence Health: heart, circulatory system, overall vitality dosha: pitta dhatu: asthi dhatu (skeletal system), function is dharana (support), psychological attributes Relationships: father

31 Surya-types: leader of the pack Medium but squarish build, good muscle tone, medium size Skin soft and warm with oily hue 31 Hair is soft and fine and there may be early greying or balding Natural born leaders, endowed with charisma and have an air of royalty Extroverted and value recognition Confident, independent and defines themselves by their accomplishments Strong vitality, sunny outlook, values right living Consistent and steadfast, self-reliant, creative intelligence

Chandra ( shining one ), the Moon 32 Qualities: changeable, moist, receptive, transitory, variable, attached, impressionable Gender: female Planetary cabinet: queen Caste: vaishya Significations:

32 Chandra ( shining one ), the Moon 32 Qualities: changeable, moist, receptive, transitory, variable, attached, impressionable Gender: female Planetary cabinet: queen Caste: vaishya Significations: emotional body, imagination, nurturance, familiar love, connecting with others, kindness, patience Health: Breasts, womb, bodily fluids Dosha: vata-kapha Dhatu: rasa dhatu (white blood cells, plasma, lymph system), function is prinana (nourishment), psychological attributes Relationships: mother, mother-like figures

33 Chandra-types: intuitive and in-tune 33 Firm, round physique, full face, wide and charming eyes Skin is thick, smooth, moist and cool to the touch Hair is thick, soft and wavy Adaptable and intimately tuned in to their environment Union with others is important, particularly with family Lives in the realm of feelings and emotions and are sensitively connect with others Love to help others

Mangala ( auspicious ), Mars Vakra (cruel, hostile), Bhumi Suto (son of Earth), Asraja (formed of blood), Angāraka (red in color) 34 Qualities: intense, throbbing, agitating, penetrating, aggressive,

34 Mangala ( auspicious ), Mars Vakra (cruel, hostile), Bhumi Suto (son of Earth), Asraja (formed of blood), Angāraka (red in color) 34 Qualities: intense, throbbing, agitating, penetrating, aggressive, inflaming Gender: male Planetary cabinet: army-commander chief Caste: kshatriya (warrior) Significations: vital energy, will power, strength and courage, assertive, impulsive and competitive, piercing intellect, independence, individualism Health: Head, arms, neck, adrenals, muscles Dosha: pitta Dhatu: rakta dhatu (red blood cells), function is jivana (life-giving), psychological attributes Relationships: siblings

35 Mangala-types: nothing ventured, not gained Average build, slender waistline, good muscle tone Skin has rosy tint and eyes are piercing Self-assured, strong-willed, eager to take on challenges Seek out adventure and take risks Resourceful and determined to succeed Self-sufficient, assertive and independent Thrive on competition Enterprising minds and innovators or pioneers in thought 35

36 Bhava Classifications 36

37 Bhava Classifications 37 Kendras Trikonas Upachayas Dusthanas

38 Kendras EAST 38 Lagna 1 st Kendra NORTH 4B 2 nd Kendra Nadir 10B 4 th Kendra Mid Heaven SOUTH 7B 3 rd Kendra Descendant WEST

39 Trikonas 39 Lagna Kendra Trikona 5B Trikona 9B Trikona

40 Upachayas 40 3B Upachaya 11B Upachaya 10B Kendra Upachaya 6B Upachaya

41 Dusthanas 41 3B Upachaya Mild Dusthana 12B Dusthana 6B Upachaya Dusthana 8B Dusthana

42 Positive and Negative Bhavas 42 Neutral Upachaya M-Dusthana Negative Kendra Trikona Positive Dusthana Negative Upachaya Positive Kendra Positive Kendra Upachaya Positive Trikona Positive Upachaya Dusthana Negative Kendra Positive Dusthana Negative Trikona Positive

43 Week 2 43 Main significations of Budha (Mercury), Guru (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus) and Shani (Saturn) Chapter 2, pg Key meanings of bhavas 1-12 Chapter 5, pg

Ayurvedic Jyotisha

Ayurvedic Jyotisha 101 radhe@celestialgazing.com www.celestialgazing.com Chant to the Nine Planets (Navagrahas) 2 Om Gan Ganapataye Namaha (3x) Brahmā Murari Tripurāndhakāri Bhānu Shashī Bhūmi-suto Budhascha