Joytish – Foundation Mastery

Level 1: Foundations of Vedic Astrology (Beginner)

Module 1: Introduction to Vedic Astrology

• What is Vedic (Jyotish) Astrology?
• History and importance
• Difference between Western and Vedic astrology

Key components: Grahas (planets), Rashis (zodiac signs), Bhavas (houses), Nakshatras (lunar constellations)

Module 2: The Zodiac and the Planets

• 12 Rashis and their qualities
• 9 Grahas: (Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, Ketu)
• Planetary dignities: exaltation, debilitation, own house, etc.

Module 3: The 12 Houses

• Meaning of each house
• Karakas (significators)
• Relationship of houses to life events

Module 4: Nakshatras and Padas

• Introduction to 27 Nakshatras
• Symbolism and deity
• Nakshatra classification
• 4 Padas and their significance

Module 5: Chart Basics

• Lagna (Ascendant) and Moon sign
• Importance of time of birth
• Assignments & Practice:
  • Drawing and analyzing sample charts
  • Identifying planets in signs and houses

Level 2: Intermediate Vedic Astrology

Module 6: Planetary Yogas

• Raj Yoga, Dhana Yoga, Viparita Raja Yoga
• Neechabhanga Raja Yoga, Kemadruma Yoga, etc.
• How to identify and interpret Yogas in charts

Module 7: Aspects (Drishti)

• Parashari aspects vs Jaimini aspects
• Special aspects (e.g. Saturn, Mars, Jupiter)

Module 8: Dashas (Planetary Periods)

• Vimshottari Dasha system explained
• Major and sub-periods (Mahadasha & Antardasha)
• Dasha interpretations in life events

Module 9: Transit Analysis (Gochara)

• Basics of planetary transits
• Sade Sati, Ashtama Shani, Guru Gochar
• Transits vs Dashas

Module 10: Divisional Charts (Vargas)

• D-9 (Navamsa) and its importance in marriage and spirituality
• D-10 (Dasamsa) for career
• Brief overview of D-7, D-12, D-24, etc.

Level 3: Advanced Vedic Astrology

Module 11: Advanced Chart Interpretation Techniques

• Bhavat Bhavam concept
• Arudha Lagna
• Karakamsha and Atmakaraka
• Badhaka planets

Module 12: Remedies in Vedic Astrology

• Gemstone therapy
• Mantras and Pujas
• Donation and charity
• Planetary fasts and rituals

Module 13: Jaimini Astrology (Introductory)

• Karakas (Jaimini style)
• Chara Dasha system
• Jaimini Yogas

Module 14: Predictive Techniques

• Event timing using Dashas + Transits + Vargas
• Marriage, career, health, children, finances
• Muhurta basics (auspicious timing)

Module 15: Case Studies & Chart Analysis

• Real-life charts with predictions
• Historical figures
• Student assignments and presentation