COURSE IN VEDIC ASTROLOGY:CONTENTS Part I:Origins of Vedic Astrology & Fundamental Principles 1. Brief history of Vedic Astrology [VA]-Ancient Vedic Roots. 2. Vedic Astronomy vis-à-vis Vedic Astrology [VA] Page 1 3. The Four Sub-Systems of Vedic Astrology [VA] 4. Kala-Purusha & the 12[or 27] Cosmic Climates of Time 5. The Cosmic Climate [CC] in Aries 6. The CC in Taurus 7. The CC in Gemini 8. The CC in Cancer 9. The CC in Leo 10. The CC in Virgo 11. The CC in Libra 12. The CC in Scorpio 13. The CC in Sagittarius 14. The CC in Capricorn 15. The CC in Aquarius 16. The CC in Pisces 17. The Nakshatras & Their Cosmic Climates 18. The CC in Ashwini[Ruled by Ke] 19. The CC in Bharani[Ruled by Ve] 20. The CC in Krittika[Ruled by the Su]
21. The CC in Rohini[Ruled by the Mo] 22. The CC in Mrighssiras[Ruled by Ma] 23. The CC in Ardra[Ruled by Ra] 24. The CC in Punarvasu[Ruled by Ju] Page 2 25. The CC in Pushya[Ruled by Sa] 26. The CC in Ashlesha [Ruled by Me] 27. The CC in Magha [Ruled by Ke] 28. The CC in PurvaPhalguni[Ruled by Ve] 29. The CC in UttaraPhalguni[Ruled by Ve] 30. The CC in Hastha[Ruled by the Mo] 31. The CC in Chitra[Ruled by Ma] 32. The CC in Swati[Ruled by Ra] 33. The CC in Vishakha[Ruled by Ju] 34. The CC in Anuradha[Ruled by Sa] 35. The CC in Jyeshtha[Ruled by Me] 36. The CC in Mula[Ruled by Ke] 37. The CC in Purvashadha[Ruled by Ve] 38. The CC in Uttarashadha[Ruled by Su] 39. The CC in Shravana[Ruled by the Mo] 40. The CC in Dhanishtha[Ruled by Ma] 41. The CC in Satabhishak[Ruled by Ra] 42. The CC in PurvaBhadrapada[Ruled by Ju]
43. The CC in UttaraBhadrapada[Ruled by Sa] 44. The CC in Revati[Ruled by Me] 45. Astrological Clock-Time: Vimshottari Dasa-Bhukti System of Clock-Time. 32 Other Vedic Clock-Times. Page 3 46. The 12 Houses in VA, Their Significations. 47. First House 48. Second House 49. Third House 50. Fourth House 51. Fifth House 52. Sixth House 53. Seventh House 54. Eighth House 55. Ninth House 56. Tenth House 57. Eleventh House 58. Twelfth House 59. The 9 Planets [Navagraha Devatas], Their General Significations 60. The Sun 61. The Moon 62. Jupiter 63. Mars 64. Venus
65. Mercury 66. Saturn 67. Rahu 68. Ketu Page 4 69. The Motions of the Earth and Planets. 70. The Formalism of the Systems Approach to Hindu Astrology [SA]: The Work of Prof V K Choudhry: Its Salient Features & Merits. 71. The Strengths of Planets: SA Sutras on Strength 72. SA Variables: Weak Hs & Planets; Afflicted Hs & Planets; Functional Benefic Planets [FBs] & Functional Malefic Planets[FMs], for Each Asdt; Most Benefic Planet[MBP] & Most Malefic Planet[MMP]. 73. The Significance of the Most Effective Point [MEP] 74. The Effect of Combust Planets, Orbs of Combustion 75. The Effect of Retrograde Planets[James Braha s Sutras] 76. The Functional Nature of Planets [FBs & FMs] vis-à-vis the General Significations of the Planets. 77. The Differences in the Maleficity of Su, Sa, Ma, Ke, Ra. 78. Jyotish Tools 79. Manual Calculation of the Birth Chart. 80. VA & SA in the Spheres of Artha & Kama [A & K] 81. VA & SA in the Spheres of Dharma & Moksha [D & M] 82. Pandit Vamadeva Shastri s VA in the Spheres of
Dharma & Moksha 83. The Meaning & Significance of the Horoscope 84. The Significance of the Navamsa Div Chart [D9] 85. Method of Calculation of the Navamsa Div Chart [D9] Page 5 86. The Devas & Asuras Model of Vedic Astrology. 87. A Comprehensive Picture of Vedic Astrology 88. The Other Divisional Charts Part II: Understanding the Hall Marks[HMs] of the 12 Asdts: 1. HMs of the Aries Asdt 2. Aries Asdt Charts 3. HMs of the Taurus Asdt 4. Taurus Asdt Charts 5. HMs of the Gemini Asdt 6. Gemini Asdt Charts 7. HMs of the Cancer Asdt 8. Cancer Asdt Charts 9. HMs of the Leo Asdt 10. Leo Asdt Charts 11. HMs of the Virgo Asdt 12. Virgo Asdt Charts 13. HMs of the Libra Asdt 14. Libra Asdt Charts
15. HMs of the Scorpio Asdt 16. Scorpio Asdt Charts 17. HMs of the Sagittarius Asdt 18. Sagittarius Asdt Charts Page 6 19. HMs of the Capricorn Asdt 20. Capricorn Asdt Charts 21. HMs of the Aquarius Asdt 22. Aquarius Asdt Charts 23. HMs of the Pisces Asdt 24. Pisces Asdt Charts 25. The Difficult Asdts, The Easy Asdts Part III: SA Understanding in the Sphere of Marital Life: 1. Method of Analysis in the Systems Approach 2. The Mansion of Marriage 3. The Navamsa Div Chart[D9] 4. Illustrative Charts in the Marital Sphere(A) 5. Illustrative Charts in the Marital Sphere(B) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part IV:SA Understanding in the Sphere of Professional Life: 1. Method of Analysis in the Systems Approach 2. The Mansion of the Profession 3. The Dasamsa Div Chart[D10]
4. Professional Significations of the Planets 5. Charts Illustrating Professional Setbacks and Downfalls(A) 6. Charts Illustrating Professional Setbacks and Downfalls(B) 7. Charts Illustrating Professional Trends and Setbacks( C ) Page 7 8. SA Sutras for Overseas Residency & Overseas Travels Part V:SA Understanding of the Div Charts: 1. The Navamsa, its Significance for Dharma & Moksha 2. Difference between the Navamsa & the Dasamsa. 3. The Ekadasamsa [D11] for Grace through Income and Friends 4. The Dwadasamsa [D12] for Grace through Parents 5. Panchamsa [D5]:Grace through Learning and Wisdom 6. Turyamsa[D4], Its Significance in A & K and in D & M. 7. Decante[D3], Its Significance for IIIH Activities 8. Vimshamsa[D20], Signifying Devotion to God 9. Chaturvimshamsa[D24], Signifying Education in A & K; but, Spiritual Knowledge in D & M 10. Saptamsa[D7], Signifying Grace for Progenic Matters, & Creativity 11. Shashtamsa[D6], Signifying Grace for Health 12. Limitations of the Div Charts, when TOB is Inaccurate 13. Case Studies Illustrating the Mystery of the Divisional Charts 14. Hidden Afflictions in the Divisional Charts. Part VI: SA Understanding of Transit Significant Events[TSEs]:
1. Transit Significant Events[TSEs]-Introduction 2. SA Sutras on TSEs 3. Case Studies Illustrating TSEs Part VII:SA Understanding of the Breakdown in Consciousness: Page 8 1. The Consciousness Houses, the Relevant Div Charts 2. Healthy Consciousness, Handicapped Consciousness-SA Sutras 3. Case Studies as Illustrative Examples of SA Sutras Part VIII: SA Understanding of Medical Astrology: 1. Medical Significations of the Houses 2. Medical Significations of the Planets 3. Case Studies Illustrating Health Setbacks( A ) 4. Case Studies Illustrating Health Setbacks( B ) Part IX: Compatibility Analysis in VA and SA: 1. Pertinent VA Sutras 2. Pertinent SA Sutras 3. Case Studies Illustrating Compatibility Part X: Karma in the Charts of Family Members: 1. Pertinent Sutras, and Understanding of Karma 2. Free Will Vs Karma[Edgar Cayce on this] 3. Spectrum of: Free-Will & Karma 4. Case Studies Illustrative of Family Karma
Part XI: Charts Illustrating Problems of Adoloscents: 1. Pertinent SA Sutras 2. Case Studies Illustrating these Problems Part XII: Scope and Function of the Remedial Measures Page 9 1. The Remedial Measures as the Second Line of Grace 2. The Karmic Credit and Debit, and Healing of the Broken Cycles of Grace. 3. Mantric Empowerment of the Kavachs & Gem Pendants 4. Asdt-Wise Propitiation of the Navagraha Deities, for Pacifying the Afflictions 5. Ingredients in the Kavach Empowerment 6. Case Studies Illustrating the Emergence of Grace, through the Remedial Measures 7. The Role of Ganesha in our Consciousness, as the Bestower of Grace. Miracles. Part XIII: Muhurtas In the Systems Approach 1. Principles, Sutras for Muhurtas in the SA 2. Gemini Asdt, Leo Asdt, Sagittarius Asdt, Libra Asdt, Preferred 3. Case Studies Illustrating the SA Muhurta Charts, for various Occasions ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Part XIV: Educational Guidance in the SA: 1. SA Sutras on Grace in the Educational Sphere
2. Case Studies Illustrating Educational Guidance ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part XV: Rectification of the TOB in the SA: 1. SA Sutras on the Rectification of the TOB Page 10 2. Case Studies Illustrating the Rectification Process Part XVI:SA and VA Light on Obstacles in Relationship 1. Case Studies Illustrating this SA & VA Light on Problematic Relationships Part XVII: SA Analysis for Progenic Problems: 1. Sutras for judging the Grace for Progenic Matters 2. Charts Seeking Grace for Progenic Fructification: Part VIII: Case Studies Deserving Special Attention 1. Case Studies Illustrating Specially Significant Features Part XIX: Astrology in the Spheres of Dharma and Moksha 1. SA Sutras, and VA Sutras in the Spheres of Dharma and Moksha: D & M Houses 2. Three Patterns in the Spiritual Life 3. Case Studies Illustrating Happenings in D & M(A) 4. Case Studies Illustrating Happenings in D & M(B) 5. Case Studies Illustrating Happenings in D & M(C )