Diploma Course in Vedic Astrology

The Diploma Course in Vedic Astrology is a comprehensive program designed to introduce students to the ancient science of Jyotisha Shastra and train them in practical horoscope interpretation. The course covers the fundamentals of Vedic astrology, including planets, zodiac signs, houses, nakshatras, yogas, dashas, and transits, along with applied areas such as marriage, career, health, and finance predictions. Students will also learn remedial measures like mantras, gemstones, yantras, and muhurta (electional astrology), as well as specialized topics such as Prashna (horary astrology), Varshaphal (annual charts), and divisional charts.

Module 1: Foundations of Vedic Astrology

1. Introduction to Vedic Astrology (Jyotisha Shastra)

   • History & origin in Vedas

   • Difference between Vedic & Western astrology

   • Astrology as Vedanga and spiritual science

2. Basic Astronomical Concepts

   • Zodiac, ecliptic & celestial sphere

   • Sidereal vs. Tropical Zodiac

   • Nakshatras (27 constellations)

3. Planets and their Significance (Grahas)

   • Nine planets (Navagrahas) and their attributes

   • Benefic & malefic classification

   • Deities & mythological symbolism

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Module 2: Core Building Blocks

4. The 12 Zodiac Signs (Rashis)

   • Nature, qualities, elements (fire, earth, air, water)

   • Movable, fixed & dual signs

   • Strengths, weaknesses & traits

5. The 12 Houses (Bhavas)

   • Kendra, Trikona, Upachaya, Dusthana

   • Karakatwa (significations) of each house

   • Relationship between houses

6. The 27 Nakshatras (Lunar Mansions)

   • Deities, ruling planets, characteristics

   • Role in prediction & personality analysis

   • Pada system (4 quarters of each Nakshatra)

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Module 3: Tools of Interpretation

7. Planetary Friendship & Strengths

   • Natural & temporal friendship

   • Exaltation, debilitation, moolatrikona

   • Shadbala (sixfold planetary strength)

8. Yoga & Doshas

   • Important Raj Yogas & Dhana Yogas

   • Arishta Yogas (challenges)

   • Manglik Dosha, Kala Sarpa Dosha

9. Dashas (Planetary Periods)

   • Vimshottari Dasha system (primary method)

   • Antar-dasha & Pratyantar-dasha

   • Basic life event timing

10. Transits (Gocharas)

• Saturn’s Sade Sati & Dhaiya

• Jupiter’s transit effects

• Rahu-Ketu transit impact

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Module 4: Applied Astrology

11. Chart Analysis & Interpretation

• Birth chart (Janma Kundali) preparation

• Lagna (Ascendant) importance

• Step-by-step horoscope analysis

12. Marriage & Relationship Astrology

• House & planetary combinations for marriage

• Compatibility (Kundali Matching – Ashtakoota system)

• Divorce & separation indicators

13. Career & Finance Astrology

• Houses of profession & income

• Role of Saturn, Mercury, Jupiter

• Yogas for wealth & prosperity

14. Health & Medical Astrology (Basic)

• Houses & planets related to health

• Common afflictions seen in charts

• Predictive patterns of illness

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Module 5: Remedial Measures

15. Remedies in Vedic Astrology

• Mantras, Yantras, Gemstones

• Donations, fasting & rituals

• Importance of free will and karma

16. Muhurta (Electional Astrology)

• Choosing auspicious timings

• Marriage, travel, business, construction, etc.

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Module 6: Specialized Topics

17. Prashna (Horary Astrology)

• Principles of answering specific questions

• Time-based predictions

18. Varshaphal (Annual Horoscope)

• Tajaka system

• Solar return chart analysis

19. Introduction to Divisional Charts (Vargas)

• Navamsa (D9) for marriage

• Dasamsa (D10) for career

• Other important Vargas

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Module 7: Practical Training

20. Case Studies & Chart Reading

• Analysis of real-life horoscopes

• Timing of events using Dasha & Transit

• Prediction accuracy exercises

21. Ethics & Professional Practice

• Role of astrologer as a guide

• Handling sensitive predictions responsibly

• Do’s and Don’ts in consultations