Jyotish Syllabus

JYOTISH PRAVEENA

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Jyotish Praveena Paper-I (Part-1)

GENERAL ASTROLOGY Topic : 1 Introduction to Astrology Definition of Astrology Difference between Astrology & Jyotish Four Vedas & Six Vedangas Jyotish as a Vedanga Branches of Jyotish (Skandatrayas) Systems of Jyotish (Parashari/Jaimini/Prashna/Tajik/Naadi)

Topic : 2 Relevance of Astrology

Fate (Destiny) & Freewill (Purusharta) Physical, Astral & Causal Bodies & their importance Laws of Karma Categories of Karma : Sanchita Prarabdha (Dridha/Dridha-Adridha/Adridha) Kriyamana Agami Effectiveness of Remedial Measures on different Prarabdha Karmas

Topic : 5 Astrology, Modern Science & Psychology

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Rationale of Astrology Relevance/Utility/Uses of Astrology in various fields Qualifications of a Good Astrologer

Topic : 4 Astrology & Karma Theory

Topic : 3 History of Astrology

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Dating Techniques in Astrology Timeline of Astrology Astrology during Vedic Period Astrology during Puranic Period Astrology during Parashara Period Astrology during Varahamihira Period Astrology during Teachers Period Astrological Treatises written during the above Periods

Scientific Basis of Astrological Principles Astrology & Modern Science Astrology & Psychology

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ASTRONOMY BASICS Topic : 1 Introduction Introduction to Astronomy Historical Background Ancient Astronomical Scholars (Indian & Western) Astronomical Treatises (Siddhantas)

Topic : 2 The Solar System Solar System Planets Inner & Outer Planets Inferior & Superior Planets Extra-Saturnine Planets

Topic : 3 The Earth

Meaning of Equinox Equinoctial Points Nutation Precession of Equinoxes Ayanamsha Sayana & Nirayana System Determination of Approx. Ayanamsha Names of various Ayanamshas

Topic : 9 Planetary Motion Types of Planetary motion Rotation Revolution Kinds of Planetary motion Direct Motion Mandatara (Very Slow speed) Manda (Slow Speed) Sama (Normal Speed) Chara (Fast Speed) Atichara (Very Fast Speed) Stationary Motion Sthambana (Vikala)

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Earth - Facts Heliocentric & Geocentric Equator Northern & Southern Hemisphere North Pole & South Pole Inclination of Earth's Axis Pole Star or Dhruva Tara

Topic : 8 Ayanamsha

Topic : 4 The Moon

Phases of Moon Moon's Nodes (Rahu & Ketu)

Topic : 5 Zodiac

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Ecliptic (Ravi Marg) Zodiac Movable & Fixed Zodiac Tropical & Sidereal Zodiac Names of Zodiac Signs (Western & Hindu)

Topic : 6 Eclipses

Meaning of Eclipse Occultation Solar Eclipse (Total, Partial & Annular) Lunar Eclipse (Total, Partial & Penumbral) Role of Rahu & Ketu in eclipses Combustion

Topic : 7 Aprakashit Upagrahas Dhuma Vyatipata Paridhi Indrachapa Sikhi (Upaketu) Utility of aprakashit upgrahas in predictions

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Retrograde Motion Vakra (Retrograde in same sign) Anuvakra (Retrograde & enters prev sign)

Topic : 10 Astronomical Coordinate System Terminology Terrestrial and Celestial Sphere Great and Small Circle Terrestrial and Celestial Equators Celestial Poles Meridian, Longitude, Latitude Perihelion, Aphelion, Apogee, Perigee

Horizontal Coordinate System Fundamental Plane : Horizon Poles : Zenith / Nadir Latitude : Altitude (or Elevation) Longitude : Azimuth Equatorial Coordinate System Fundamental Plane : Celestial Equator Poles : Celestial Poles Latitude : Declination Longitude : Right Ascension (or Hour Angle)

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Jyotish Praveena Paper-II (Part-1)

MATHEMATICAL ASTROLOGY Topic : 1 Time Measure Hindu measurement of Time Sidereal Metrics Lunar Metrics Tropical Metrics Concept of Adhika Maas & Khsaya Maas Modern measurement of Time Conversion Ghati-Pal-Vipal to H:M:S Conversion H:M:S to Ghati-Pal-Vipal

Topic : 2 Time Differences

Definition of Horoscope Forms of Horoscope Components of Horoscope Tools for Calculation Table of Ascendants Table of Houses Ephemeris Calculator

Topic : 8 Ascendant Calculation of Ascendant (India) Calculation of Ascendant (Foreign) Calculation of Ascendant (Southern Hemisphere)

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Latitude & Longitude Concept of Prime Meridian Time Zones Local Mean Time Standard Time Greenwich Mean Time LMT Correction

Topic : 7 Horoscope

Topic : 3 Time Conversion Conversion from LMT to IST Conversion from IST to LMT Conversion from GMT to IST Conversion from IST to GMT Conversion from ZST to GMT Conversion from GMT to ZST

Topic : 4 Sidereal Time

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Necessity to have Sidereal Time System Sidereal Time of given moment

Topic : 5 Sunrise & Sunset

Sunrise Sunset Apparent Noon Ahas & Ratri Calculation of Sunrise & Sunset time Calculation by method of interpolation

Topic : 6 Panchanga Meaning of Panchanga Elements Calculation of : Vaara Nakshatra Tithi Karana Yoga Modern Ephemeris

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Topic : 9 Planetary Positions Calculation of Longitude of Planets (using Yearly Ephemeris) Calculation of Longitude of Planets (using Condensed Ephemeris)

Topic : 10 Dasha System Various Dasha Systems (Brief mention) Vimshottari Dasha System Basis for Vimshottari Dasha System Calculation of Dasha Balance @ Birth Major Periods & Sub-periods

Topic : 11 Casting of Horoscope (Modern) Calculation of Lagna Calculation of Planetary Longitudes Calculation of Dasha balance Calculation of Dasha Periods Casting of Horoscope (Modern Method)

Topic : 12 Bhavas Bhava (House) Various House Systems Tenth Cusp (MC) Calculation of Bhavas using Sripati Paddhati

Topic : 13 Varga Charts Classification of Vargas : Shadvarga Saptavarga Dasavarga Shodasavarga Calculation of Shodasavarga Charts

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Jyotish Praveena Paper-II (Part-2)

PREDICTIVE ASTROLOGY Topic : 1 Basic Components of Prediction Rasi (or Signs) Lagna (or Ascendant) Bhavas (or Houses) Grahas (or Planets) Nakshatras (or Constellations)

Topic : 2 The Rasis (Signs)

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The Twelve Rasi names (Hindu & Western) Ruler/Lord of each Sign Natural Characteristics of each Rasi (Sign) Classification of Signs based on : Odd/Even Signs Male/Female Signs Moveable/Fixed/Dual Signs Fiery/Earthy/Airy/Watery Signs Diurnal/Nocturnal/Twilight Signs Shirshodaya/Prishtodaya/Ubayodaya Rasis Biped/Quadraped Signs Short/Medium/Long length Signs Brahmin/Kshatriya/Vaisya/Sudra Signs

Significations (Karakatwa) of each Planet Natural Benefic & Natural Malefic Planets Functional Benefic & Functional Malefic Planets Avasthas of Planets Dignities of Planets: Exaltation/Debilitation/Moolatrikona Ucchobhilashi / Neechobhilashi Friendship of Planets Permanent Friendship Temporary Friendship Compound Friendship (Panchada Maitri) Key Planets for each sign Aspects of Planets (Graha Drishti) Relationship between Planets (Sambandha) Effects of Nine Planets in each Rasi (Sign) Effects of Nine Planets in each Bhava (House)

Topic : 3 The Lagna

Lagna / Ascendant / Rising Sign Characteristics of people born in each lagna Result of Lagna lord in twelve rasis Moon sign as Lagna (Chandra Lagna)

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Topic : 4 The Bhavas (Houses)

The Twelve Houses from Lagna Significator (Karaka) for each bhava Significations (Karakatwa) of twelve bhavas Classification of Bhavas as : Trikona Kendra Panaphara Apoklima Upachaya Apachaya Trishadaya Trika / Dusthanas Chatustaya Bhadakasthana

Topic : 5 The Navagrahas (Nine Planets) The Nine planets as per Hindu Astrology Natural Characteristics of nine planets

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Topic : 6 The Nakshatras (Constellations) The 27 Nakshatras 28th Nakshatra (Abhijit) Nakshatra mapping in each sign Birth Nakshatra Characteristics of people born in each Nakshatra

Topic : 7 The Yogas (Astrological Combinations) What is a yoga Yogas from Lagna : Panchamahapurusha Yoga Lagnadhi Yoga Mahabhagya Yoga Sarala Yoga Jaya Yoga Vimala Yoga Subha/Paapa Kartari Yoga Solar Yogas : Vesi Yoga Vosi Yoga Ubhayachari Yoga Budha-Aditya Yoga Lunar Yogas : Sunapha Yoga Anapha Yoga Durdhara Yoga Kemadruma Yoga & Bhanga Gaja Kesari Yoga Chandradhi Yoga Chandra Mangala Yoga Shakata Yoga

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Jyotish Praveena Paper-III (Part-1)

DELINEATION & DYNAMIC CONFIGURATION Topic : 1 Introduction Definition of Delineation Definition of Dynamic Configuration (Yogas & Vargas)

Topic : 2 Delineation of the Horoscope Factors for Delineation Position Position in a Rasi Position in a House Position in a Nakshatra

Combination for Power Raja Yogas Vipareeta Raja Yogas Neecha Bhanga Raja Yogas Maharaja Yoga Akhanda Samrajya Yoga Mahabhagya Yoga Dharma-Karmadhipati Yoga Panchamahapurusha Yogas Gaja Kesari Yoga Combination for Wealth Dhana Yogas Lakshmi Yogas Indu Lagna

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Positional Dignity Exaltation Moolatrikona Own House Friend's House Neutral's House Enemy's House Debilitation Positional Strength/Weakness Retrogression (Vakri) Stationary (Sthambana) Combustion (Astangatha) Planetary War (Graha Yuddha) Rasi Parivarthana Bhavat Bhavam Strong & Weak Planets

Topic : 3 Yogas

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Aspects Aspect by Own lord Aspect by Natural/Functional Benefics Aspect by Natural/Functional Malefics Conjunctions Conjunction with Natural Benefics Conjunction with Natural Malefics Conjunction with Functional Benefics Conjunction with Functional Malefics Rahu-Ketu Axis Subha Kartari Paapa Kartari Avasthas Five Baladi Avasthas Three Jagratadi Avasthas Six Lajjitadi Avasthas Nine Deeptadi Avasthas Twelve Sayanadi Avasthas

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Combination for Penury Aristha Yogas Dharidra Yogas Nirbhagya Yogas Other Important Yogas Saraswati Yoga Sankya Yoga Vasumati Yoga Pushkala Yoga Parijatha Yoga Kusuma Yoga Srikantha Yoga Parvatha Yoga Gouri Yoga Kalasarpa Yoga Kedar Yoga Rajabhanga Yoga Srinatha Yoga Twelve Duryogas Nabhasa Yogas

Topic : 4 Divisional Charts Divisional Charts for various aspects of life Importance of Navamsa Strength of Divisional Charts Vimsopaka Bala How to analyse Divisional Charts Aspects in Divisional Charts Yogas in Divisional Charts

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Jyotish Praveena Paper-III (Part-2)

DASHA & BASIC TRANSIT Topic : 1 Introduction to Dasha & Transit Introduction to Dasha & Transit Difference between Dasha & Transit Correlation between Dasha & Transit

Topic : 2 The Dasha System Meaning of Dasha Various Dashas mentioned as per Parashara Various Dashas mentioned as per Jaimini

Topic : 3 Vimshottari Dasha

Meaning of Transit (Gochara) Importance of Transit & its use Simple Transit will mislead Importance of Moon in Transit Transit from Moon & Lagna Transit results of planets in 12 houses from Moon Transit Sun in 12 houses from Natal Moon Transit Moon in 12 houses from Natal Moon Transit Mars in 12 houses from Natal Moon Transit Rahu in 12 houses from Natal Moon Transit Jupiter in 12 houses from Natal Moon Transit Saturn in 12 houses from Natal Moon Transit Mercury in 12 houses from Natal Moon Transit Ketu in 12 houses from Natal Moon Transit Venus in 12 houses from Natal Moon

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Meaning of Vimshottari Rationale of Vimshottari Dasha in Kaliyuga Periods of Vimshottari Dasha of Planets Order of Vimshottari Dasha Five levels of Vimshottari Dasha System Maha Dasha (MD) Antar Dasha (AD) Pratyantar Dasha (PD) Sookshma Dasha (SD) Prana Dasha (PAD)

Topic : 4 Basic Transit

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Calculation of Vimshottari Dasha balance at birth Calculation of Antar Dasha/Pratyantar Dasha periods General results of Vimshottari Maha Dashas of Sun Moon Mars Rahu Jupiter Saturn Mercury Ketu Venus

Topic : 5 Special Transit Importance of Slow moving planets in Transit Saturn Jupiter Rahu Ketu Important Transit periods of Saturn Sade Sati (7 ½ years) Ashtama Shani Ardhasthama Shani (Kantaka Shani)

Topic : 6 When Transit is under Check Concept of Vedha Exception to Vedha Vipareeta Vedha

Results of Antar Dasha & Pratyantar Dasha Use of Vimshottari Dasha for Timing of events

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Jyotish Praveena Paper-IV (Part-1)

TAJIKA SHASTRA Topic : 1 Introduction Introduction to Tajika Shastra Relationship between Annual Chart & Birth Chart Special Features of the Tajika Shastra Different names of the Annual Chart

Topic : 2 Annual Chart Solar Cycle/Solar Return Varsha Pravesha (Day or Night Time) Concept of Completed Years Dhruvanka Casting of Annual Chart :

Panchadhikari (The 5 office bearers) Tri-rashi pati Determination of the Year Lord Interpreting the Year Lord Results of various planets becoming the Year Lord

Topic : 7 Sixteen Tajika Yogas Lagnesha & Karyesha Concept of Slow-moving & Fast-moving planets Planetary Orbs (Deeptamsha) Planetary Aspects : Friendly Aspects (Mitra Dhristi) Inimical Aspects (Shatru Dhristi) Neutral Aspects (Sama Dhristi)

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Step-1: Calculation of the weekday of Birth Step-2: Calculation of Completed Years Step-3: Calculation of Varsha Pravesha Step-4: Calculation of Varsha Lagna Step-5: Calculation of Planetary Positions Step-6: Casting the Annual Chart

Topic : 6 Lord of the Year (Varshesha)

Topic : 3 Muntha

Definition of Muntha Calculating the Muntha Results of Muntha in Different Houses Influences on the Muntha Significance of Muntha Lord

Topic : 4 Dasha System

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Vimshottari Mudda Dasha : Starting Dasha & Order of the Dashas Duration of the Dasha Calculation of Dasha Balance General Results of Dashas

Yogini Mudda Dasha : Lords of the Yogini Starting Dasha & Order of the Dashas Duration of the Dasha Calculation of Dasha Balance General Results of Dashas Patyayini Dasha : Krissamsa & Patyamsa Duration of the Dasha General Results of Dashas

Topic : 5 Planetary Strengths Harsha Bala Panchavargeeya Bala Dwadashavargeeya Bala Use of the Bala in Dasha Interpretation

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16 Tajika Yogas Ithashala Yoga : Categories Common Features Use of Ithashala Yoga Timing of the Fructification of the Event

Topic : 8 Sahams

Meaning & Significance No. of Sahams mentioned in Classics Essential Parameters for Calculating Sahams Important Sahams & their Calculations Strength of the Saham Analysis of the Saham Timing of Event using Saham

Topic : 9 Tri-Pataki Chakra Meaning & Significance Method of Constructing the Tri-Pataki Chakra Concept of Vedha Locating the Planet Interpreting the Tri-Pataki Chakra

Topic : 10 Annual Chart Analysis Role of the Office bearers Strength of a House Dwi-Janma Varsha

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Jyotish Praveena Paper-IV (Part-2)

MUHURTA Topic : 1 Muhurta Basics Definition of Muhurta Relevance of Muhurta in Modern Times Names of various Muhurta in 24 hours Units of Time used in Muhurta Abhijit Muhurta & Brahma Muhurta

Topic : 2 Panchanga

Names of the 27 Nakshatras Planetary Lords & Deities Abhijit Nakshatra Classification of Nakshatras Importance of Nakshatra in Muhurta: Janma Nakshatra & Naama Nakshatra Tara Balam & Chandra Balam Amruta Ghatis Inauspicious Time in Nakshatra: Nakshatra Visha Ghatis (Varjyam) Nakshatra Gandanta 6 Evil Nakshatras Maasa Sunya Nakshatra

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What is Panchanga ? 5 Limbs of Panchanga : Vaara: Weekday Tithi: Lunar Day Nakshatra: Star or Constellation Yoga: Luni-Solar Day Karana: Half-of Lunar Day

Topic : 5 Nakshatra (Star or Constellation)

Panchanga Shuddhi in Muhurta

Topic : 3 Vaara (Weekday)

Names of the 7 Weekdays How weekdays got their names (Concept of Hora) Benefic Weekdays & Malefic Weekdays Importance of Vaara in Muhurta Inauspicious Time in Vaara:

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Vaara Visha Ghatis Durmuhurta Rahu Kala Gulika Kala Yamaghanta Kala Kalavela

Topic : 4 Tithi (Lunar Day)

Meaning & Importance of Tithi in Muhurta How to Calculate Tithi Names of the 30 Tithis with their Deities Concept of Shukla & Krishna Paksha Classification of Tithis and their qualities Tithi Kshaya & Tithi Vriddhi Inauspicious Tithis: Chiddra Tithis (Paksha Randhra Tithis) Parva Tithis Sunya Tithis Yugadi / Manuadi Tithis Galgraha Tithis Tithi Visha Ghatis Tithi Gandanta

Topic : 6 Yoga (Luni-Solar Day) How to calculate Yoga ? Types of Yoga (Naisargika & Tatkalika) Names of the 27 Yogas Nature of Yogas (Benefic & Malefic) Importance of Yoga in Muhurta

Topic : 7 Karana (Half of Lunar Day) How to calculate Karana ? Names of the Karana 7 Moveable Karanas & 4 Fixed Karanas Nature of Karanas (Benefic & Malefic) Importance of Karana in Muhurta Bhadra (Vishti Karana) Bhadra Nivasa Bhadra - Mouth & Tail When Bhadra is Auspicious ?

Topic : 8 Muhurta Lagna Important Considerations for choosing Lagna Importance of Lagna Shuddhi Nature of Signs Abhijit Muhurta Godhuli Muhurta Pushkaramsa Lagna Tyajya Kala Lagna Gandanta (Rasi Gandanta)

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Jyotish Praveena Paper-IV (Part-2)

MUHURTA Topic : 9 Tithi-Vaara-Nakshatra Yogas Tithi - Vaara Yogas Tithi - Nakshatra Yogas Vaara - Nakshatra Yogas Tithi - Vaara- Nakshatra Yogas Ravi Yoga

Topic : 10 Doshas 21 Great Evils (Ekavimshati Maha Doshas) Panchaka : Chandra Panchaka Tithi Panchaka Surya Panchaka

Pre-Natal (4 Samskaras) : Nisheka Garbhadhana Pumsavana Seemantha Post-Natal (10 Samskaras) : Namakarana Nishkarmana Annaprasana Chudakarana Karnavedha Vidhyarambha Upanayana Keshaanta Samavarthana Vivaha (also discuss 10 doshas)

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Sankranti Moudyam (Guru & Shukra) Simha Guru Pradosha Holastaka Grahan (Eclipses)

Topic : 11 Shodasa Samskaras

Post-Mortem (2 Samskaras) : Dahana Pugree

Topic : 12 Miscellaneous Muhurtas

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Griharambha (House Construction) Grihapravesha (House Warming) Durugaaman (Long Travel) Rajyabhisheka (Oath-taking) Vadhupravesha (Bride-entering) Business Establishment (Opening a Shop)

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JYOTISH VISHARADA

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Jyotish Visharada Paper-I (Part-1)

ASHTAKAVARGA Topic : 1 Introduction Meaning of Ashtakavarga Origin of Ashtakavarga Importance of Ashtakavarga Bindus & Rekhas in Ashtakavarga

Topic : 2 Ashtakavarga Charts Rasi or Bhava ? Bhinnashtakavarga Chart (BAV) Sarvashtakavarga Chart (SAV) Prasthara ashtakavarga Chart (PAV)

Topic : 3 Bhinnashtakavarga Chart (BAV)

Gunakara (Multiplier) Rasi Gunakara Graha Gunakara Pinda Rasi Pinda Graha Pinda Shodya Pinda of Planets Calculation of Longevity (Ashtakavarga Ayurdaya)

Topic : 7 Applications of Ashtakavarga Strength of Houses & Planets Muhurta Marriage Number of Siblings Wealth Career

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Benefic Places of Planets Ashtakavarga of Rahu Reduction (Shodhana)

Topic : 6 Calculations for Predictions

Trikona Shodhana Ekadhipatya Shodhana

General Auspicious & Inauspicious results Results of Planets with 0 to 8 bindus How to use BAV in Prediction

Topic : 4 Sarvashtakavarga Chart (SAV)

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Casting the SAV Chart Reduction (Shodhana) Mandala Shodhana Trikona Shodhana Ekadhipatya Shodhana

General Auspicious & Inauspicious results Minimum SAV Points in each Bhava How to use SAV in Prediction

Topic : 5 Prasthara Ashtakavarga Chart (PAV) Preparing the PAV Chart How to use PAV in Prediction

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Topic : 8 Timing of Events using AV Timing of personal good years Timing of personal bad years Timing of parents death Timing of marriage Timing of child birth

Topic : 9 Ashtakavarga in Transit Concept of Kakshya General principles of Ashtakavarga in Transits Sade Sati analysis using Ashtakavarga

Topic : 10 AV in Vimshottari Dasha Unique way of using Ashtakavarga in Vim. Dasha Method of 12 parts Method of 8 parts

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PRASHNA SHASTRA Topic : 1 Introduction Introduction to Prashna Shastra Relevance of Prashna Uses of Prashna Birth Chart v/s Prashna Chart Scope & Limitations of Prashna Ancient Treatises on Prashna Shastra Different Methods of Prashna Types of Prashna (Questions)

Topic : 2 Fundamentals revisited

Topic : 4 Prashna on Specific life events Vivaha Prashna (Marriage) Garbha Prashna (Pregnancy) Santhana Prashna (Progeny) Chora Prashna (Theft & Recovery) Nashta Prashna (Lost Articles/Missing person) Vidya Prashna (Education) Vaahana Prashna (Vehicle) Kshetra Prashna (Landed Property) Yatra Prashna (Travel) Nyaya Prashna (Litigation/Judgement) Udyoga Prashna (Job) Labha Prashna (Gain in business) Ayu Prashna (Longevity) Roga Prashna (Health/Disease)

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Characteristics & Significations of Planets Characteristics & Significations of Houses Characteristics & Significations of Rashis Planetary Avasthas Divisional Charts

Examination of Karya Bhava Relationship between Lagna lord & Karyesh Tajik Yogas & Aspects Success of Prashna Failure of Prashna Timing of fructification of Event Other important factors : Combustion Retrogression Rahu-Ketu Nature & Strength of Planets

Topic : 3 Rules of Prashna

Prashna or Question : Qualities of the Astrologer How to approach an Astrologer Duties of the Querist How to put a question Sincere & Immoral questions Self Prashna Essentials of Prashna Chart : Understanding the question Casting the Prashna Chart

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TOB to be taken for casting POB to be taken for casting Fixing the Lagna Shvasa or breath of the querist Calculating Arudha & Chatra

Analysing a Prashna Chart : Deciding Past, Present or Future Examination of lagna

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Topic : 5 Miscellaneous Prashna Sandhi Prashna (Compromise) Vaastu Prashna (Suitability of Plot) Bhojana Prashna (Food taken) Vrishti Prashna (Rain) Koopa Prashna (water in well) Yuddha Prashna (War) Deva Prashna (God) Abhichara Prashna (Black magic) Nashta Jataka Prashna (Lost Horoscopy)

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SHADBALAS Topic : 1 Introduction Different Strengths of Planets & Bhavas Shadbalas Ashtakavarga Bala Vimospaka Bala Avasthas Why different strengths ?

Topic : 2 Components of Shadbala Graha Bala (6 sources of planetary strength)

Topic : 6 Chesta Bala Epoch & Birth Interval Ahargana Inferior & Superior Planets Calculation of Mean Longitude & Seegrocha True Longitude Calculation of Average Longitude Chesta Kendra Reduced Chesta Kendra Calculation of Chesta Bala (Motional Strength)

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Positional Strength (Sthana Bala) Directional Strength (Dig Bala) Temporal Strength (Kaala Bala) Motional Strength (Chesta Bala) Natural Strength (Naisargika Bala) Aspectual Strength (Drik Bala) Bhava Bala (3 sources of house strength)

Declination Table (Kranthi) Planet & Disc Diameter Calculation of Yuddha Bala (Planetary war) Kaala Bala Summary (Temporal Strength)

House Lordship Strength (Bhavadhipati Bala) House Directional Strength (Bhava Digbala) House Aspectual Strength (Bhava Drik Bala) Rahu-Ketu & Shadbala

Topic : 3 Sthanabala

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Calculation of Uchcha Bala Calculation of Saptavargaja Bala Calculation of Ojayugma Rasyamsha Bala Calculation of Kendra Bala Calculation of Drekkana Bala Sthana Bala Summary (Positional Strength)

Topic : 4 Digbala

Directions of houses (bhavas) Powerless points of each house Calculation of Digbala arc Calculation of Digbala (Directional Strength)

Topic : 5 Kaala Bala

Calculation of Nathonnatha Bala (Divaratri bala) Calculation of Paksha Bala Calculation of Tribhaga Bala Calculation of Abda Bala Calculation of Maasa Bala Calculation of Vaara Bala Calculation of Hora Bala Calculation of Ayana Bala Bhuja Table

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Topic : 7 Naisargika Bala Natural strength of each planet

Topic : 8 Drik Bala

Aspecting & Aspected Planet Calculation of Drishti Kendra (Aspect angle) Calculation of Drishti Bala (Aspect value) Regular Aspect Special Aspect Shubha Drishti Bala Ashubha Drishti Bala Calculation of Drishti Pinda Calculation of Drik Bala (Aspectual Strength)

Topic : 9 Shadbala Summary Shadbala Summary Shadbala Pinda Significations of Shadbala Interpretation of Shadbala Calculation of Ishta Phala & Kashta Phala Interpretation of Ishta Phala & Kashta Phala

Topic : 10 Bhava Bala House Lordship Strength (Bhavadhipati Bala) House Directional Strength (Bhava Digbala) House Aspectual Strength (Bhava Drik Bala) Calculation of Bhava Bala Interpretation of Bhava Bala

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JUDGEMENT OF BHAVAS Topic : 1 Introduction Difference between Rasi & Bhava Meaning of Bhava Importance of Bhava Reference point for Bhava Janma Lagna (Ascendant) Janma Rashi (Moon sign)

Topic : 2 Effect of Planets in Rasis

Effect of LL in twelve bhavas Effect of 2L in twelve bhavas Effect of 3L in twelve bhavas Effect of 4L in twelve bhavas Effect of 5L in twelve bhavas Effect of 6L in twelve bhavas Effect of 7L in twelve bhavas Effect of 8L in twelve bhavas Effect of 9L in twelve bhavas Effect of 10L in twelve bhavas Effect of 11L in twelve bhavas Effect of 12L in twelve bhavas

Topic : 6 Judgement of Bhavas

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Effect of Sun in twelve rasis Effect of Moon in twelve rasis Effect of Mars in twelve rasis Effect of Mercury in twelve rasis Effect of Jupiter in twelve rasis Effect of Venus in twelve rasis Effect of Saturn in twelve rasis Effect of Rahu in twelve rasis Effect of Ketu in twelve rasis Effect of Gulika in twelve rasis Effect of Mandi in twelve rasis

Topic : 5 Effect of Bhava Lords in Bhavas

Topic : 3 Effect of Planets in Bhavas

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Effect of Sun in twelve bhavas Effect of Moon in twelve bhavas Effect of Mars in twelve bhavas Effect of Mercury in twelve bhavas Effect of Jupiter in twelve bhavas Effect of Venus in twelve bhavas Effect of Saturn in twelve bhavas Effect of Rahu in twelve bhavas Effect of Ketu in twelve bhavas Effect of Gulika in twelve bhavas Effect of Mandi in twelve bhavas

Topic : 4 Effect of Bhava Lords in Rasis Effect of LL in twelve rasis Effect of 2L in twelve rasis Effect of 3L in twelve rasis Effect of 4L in twelve rasis Effect of 5L in twelve rasis Effect of 6L in twelve rasis Effect of 7L in twelve rasis Effect of 8L in twelve rasis Effect of 9L in twelve rasis Effect of 10L in twelve rasis Effect of 11L in twelve rasis Effect of 12L in twelve rasis

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Classification of Bhava Critical analysis of each Bhava Karakas for each Bhava Important Karakatwas of each Bhava Judgement Principles Strength of Bhavas Bhava Bala from Shadbala Bhava Bala from Ashtakavarga Judgement of 12 Bhavas w.r.t Lagna Judgement of 12 Bhavas w.r.t Moon

Topic : 7 Advanced Concepts in Judgement Bhavat Bhavam Karakat Bhavam (Ex. 9H from SUN for father) Karako Bhava Nasaya Kendrathipatya Dosha Parivarthana Yoga Rasi Parivarthana (Sthoola) Nakshatra Parivarthana (Sookshma)

Kartari Yoga Subha Kartari Paapa Kartari Role of Dispositor Rasi Dispositor Navamsa Dispositor Nakshatra Dispositor Significance of Divisional Charts 64th Navamsa Lord from Moon 22nd Drekkana Lord from Lagna

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LONGEVITY Topic : 1 Evils at Birth Introduction to Longevity Dina Mrityu & Dina Roga Gandanta Gandamool Nakshatras Visha Ghati Kaala Sarpa Drekkana Mrityu Bhaga

Topic : 2 The Longevity (Lifespan)

Balarishta

Topic : 3 The Death Marakas nd th Role of 2 & 7 House Graded List of Marakas Role of Saturn in 8th House Chiddra Grahas Khara Grahas th 64 Navamsa lord 22nd Drekkana lord Role of Retrograde planets in Longevity Timing of Death Maraka Dashas/Antar Dashas Niryana Shoola Dasha Niryana Rasis of SAT/JUP/SUN/MON/ASC Pramana Gulika

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Ayusthana & Marakasthana Classification of Life Span (Ayurdaya) : Very Short Life (Shadyorishta, Balarishta) Short Life (Alpayu) Medium Life (Madhyayu) Long Life (Poornayu) Very Long Life (Amitayu)

Efficiency of Mathematical Methods Jaimini Method of Calculating Longevity Calculation of Hora Lagna (Parivrittidwaya) Method of Three Pairs Anusanghika Method Vriddhakarika Method Atmakaraka Method

Definition of Balarishta, Sadyorishta & Yogarishta Astrological Principles to determine Balarishta Cancellation of Balarishta Role of Moon in Balarishta Combinations for Life Span (Ayurdaya): Short Life (Alpayu) Medium Life (Madhyayu) Long Life (Poornayu) Very Long Life (Amitayu)

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Mathematical Methods of Calculating Longevity Pindayurdaya Method (Grahadatta Ayurdaya) Bharana Samskara Harana Samskara Amsayurdaya Method Bharana Samskara Harana Samskara

Naisargikayurdaya Method Jivasarma Ayurdaya

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MEDICAL ASTROLOGY Topic : 1 Introduction Introduction to Medical Astrology Relevance of Medical Astrology Basic Principles of Medical Astrology

Topic : 2 Astrology & Body Parts Rasis & Body parts Houses & Body Parts Planets & Body Parts Nakshatras & Body Parts Drekkana & Body Parts

Topic : 3 Astrology & Disease

Bad Smell Dental Problems Dumbness

Topic : 8 Mental Diseases Dullness Forgetfulness Loss of Intelligence Wavering of Mind Emotional Outburst Mental Retardation Excess Anger Depression Hysteria Mania Schizophrenia

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Meaning of Disease Prarabdha Karma & Disease Tridoshas & Disease Rasis & Diseases Houses & Diseases Planets & Diseases Nakshatra & Diseases Miscellaneous Adverse Factors : Gulika & Mandi 22nd Drekkana Lord from Lagna 64th Navamsa Lord from Moon Sarpa Drekkanas Mrityu Bhagas Sandhi

Topic : 7 Mouth Diseases

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Indications for Sound Health Divisional Chart Analysis (D3 / D12 / D6 / D8)

Topic : 4 Parameters of Disease Nature of Disease Severity of Disease Site of Disease Onset of Disease Treatment of Disease Recovery of Disease Duration of Disease

Topic : 5 Eye Diseases Defective Vision Blindness Cataract Injuries

Topic : 6 ENT (Ear/Nose/Throat) Diseases Deafness External/Middle/Internal Ear Nasal Problems Throat Problems

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Topic : 9 Lung Diseases Bronchitis Asthma Tuberculosis Pleurisy

Topic : 10 Heart Diseases Astrological Parameters for Cardiac Illness Congenital Heart Disease Heart Attack Heart Failure Heart Enlargement

Topic : 11 Cancer Astrological Parameters for Cancer Combinations for different Cancers

Topic : 12 Miscellaneous Diseases Diabetes Blood Pressure Paralysis Liver Problems Gastro-Intestinal Problems Ulcers Kidney Problems Brain Haemorrhage Baldness Leprosy Gynaecological Problems Sexual Problems Appendicitis Piles

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DASHA SYSTEMS Topic : 1 Introduction to Dasha Systems Meaning of Dasha Utility of Dasha System Various Dashas mentioned as per Parashara Various Dashas mentioned as per Jaimini

Topic : 2 Vimshottari Dasha Basics Meaning of Vimshottari Rationale of Vimshottari Dasha in Kaliyuga Periods of Vimshottari Dasha of Planets Role of Janma Nakshatra in Vimshottari Dasha Order of Vimshottari Dasha Five levels of Vimshottari Dasha System

SAT-VEN & VEN-SAT periods SAT-MER & MER-SAT periods JUP-VEN & VEN-JUP periods SUN-RAH & RAH-SUN periods MON-KET & KET-MON periods Yogakaraka periods Periods of Neechabhanga Raja yoga planet Periods of Combust planet Dasha of Janma/Vipat/Pratyak/Naidhana taras

Topic : 6 Vim. Dasha & Important Events Education Marriage Children Wealth & Prosperity Timing of First job Professional Success Power/Authority/Prestige Honours & Awards Foreign Travel

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Maha Dasha (MD) Antar Dasha (AD) Pratyantar Dasha (PD) Sookshma Dasha (SD) Prana Dasha (PAD)

Topic : 5 Special Periods in Vim. Dasha

Calculation of Vimshottari Dasha balance at birth Calculation of MD/AD/PD periods

Topic : 3 General Results of Vim. Dasha

Topic : 7 Yogini Dasha Introduction to Yoginis Calculation of Yogini Dasha Cycles of Yogini Dasha Results of various Yogini Dasha periods Results of sub-periods in Yogini Dasha

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General Principles of Interpretation of MD/AD/PD Role of Pratyantar Dasha Lord in Timing of events General results of Vimshottari MD/AD/PD of Sun Moon Mars Rahu Jupiter Saturn Mercury Ketu Venus

Topic : 4 Modified Results of Vim. Dasha Based on their Positional Dignity Based on their Lordship Based on their Placement Based on the Aspects received Based on their Conjunctions Based on their Yoga formation Based on their Strength & Weakness Based on their Compound relationship Based on Avasthas Based on AD lord's position from MD lord

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TIMING OF EVENTS BY TRANSIT Topic : 1 Transit Basics Meaning of Transit (Gochara & Grahachara) Importance of Transit in timing of events Simple Transit will mislead Importance of Natal Moon in Transit Transit reference : Moon or Lagna ?

Topic : 2 Transit Results from Natal Moon Concept & Interpretation of Moorti Nirnaya Swarna Moorti (Golden) Rajatha Moorti (Silver) Tamra Moorti (Copper) Loha Moorti (Iron)

Concept of Vedha Exception to Vedha Vipareeta Vedha Vam Vedha

Topic : 5 Nakshatra Transit Names of Taras based on Janma Nakshatra General Effect of Taras Concept of Latta Calculation of Latta for Sun Moon Mars Mercury Jupiter Venus Saturn Rahu Ketu

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Transit results of planets in 12 houses from Moon

Topic : 4 When Transit is under Check

Transit Sun in 12 houses from Natal Moon Transit Moon in 12 houses from Natal Moon Transit Mars in 12 houses from Natal Moon Transit Rahu in 12 houses from Natal Moon Transit Jupiter in 12 houses from Natal Moon Transit Saturn in 12 houses from Natal Moon Transit Mercury in 12 houses from Natal Moon Transit Ketu in 12 houses from Natal Moon Transit Venus in 12 houses from Natal Moon

Topic : 3 Important Transit Periods

Importance of Slow moving planets in Transit

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Saturn Jupiter Rahu Ketu Important Transit periods of Saturn

Sade Sati (7 ½ years) Classical 12H, 1H & 2H from Natal Moon Exact degrees of Natal Moon -+ 450 Ashtama Shani Ardhasthama Shani (Kantaka Shani) Effect of Ashtakavarga in above transits

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Effects of Latta Nakshatra Anga Phala of Planets Result of Nakshatra Anga Phala of Planets

Topic : 6 Timing of Events General Principles of Timing by transit Role of Mahadasha/Antar Dasha planets Natal Retrograde Planets in Transit Effect of Planets becoming retrograde in Transit Divisional Charts & Transit

Topic : 7 Special Tools for Timing of Events Sudharshana Chakra Sapta Shalaka Chakra Sarvatobhadra Chakra Kota Chakra

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JAIMINI PADDHATI Topic : 1 Introduction to Jaimini Paddhati Background Differences between Jaimini & Parashari Katapayadi System

Topic : 2 Jaimini Karakas

6 Sources of Sign Strength (Rasi Bala) Strength due to Atmakaraka Association Strength Location or Aspect Strength Strength due to Lord Strength of Odd Sign Atmakaraka Disposition Strength 2 Sources of Planetary Strength (Graha Bala) Amsa Bala Moolatrikona Bala

Topic : 7 Special Lagnas in Jaimini Karakamsa Lagna Arudha Lagna Bhava Lagna Hora Lagna & Savayava Hora Lagna Varnada Lagna Ghatika Lagna Adhana (Nisheka) Lagna Tripravana Lagna Divya Lagna Tara Lagna

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Definition of Karaka Three Types of Karakas Naisargika Karakas (Natural Significators) Sthira Karakas (Fixed Significators) Chara Karakas (Variable Significators) Chara Karakas 7 Karakas Defined Atma Karaka (AK) Amatya Karaka (AmK) Bhratru Karaka (BK) Matru Karaka (MK) Putra Karaka (PK) Gnati Karaka (GK) Dara Karaka (DK)

Topic : 6 Rasi & Graha Balas in Jaimini

7 Karakas v/s 8 Karakas Scheme Harmony between 7 Karakas & Rasi Houselords Determination of Chara Karakas in a horoscope Exceptions in Chara Karaka Determination

Topic : 3 Jaimini Aspects

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Three types of Aspects as per Parashara Graha Drishti Rasi Drishti Sphuta Drishti Aspects in Jaimini Determination of Rasi Aspects in a horoscope

Topic : 4 Argalas in Jaimini

Definition of Argala Formation of Argala (Primary, Secondary, Special, Ketu) Nature of Argala (Benefic & Malefic) Counteraction of Argala (Virodha-argala) Significance of Argala

Topic : 5 Arudha Padas in Jaimini Meaning of Arudha Bhava Arudhas & Graha Arudhas Nomenclature of Arudha Padas of 12 Houses Computation of Arudha Padas of 12 Houses Practical use of Arudha Padas Arudha Padas in Divisional Charts

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Topic : 8 Jaimini Dasha System Types of Dasha (Nakshatra Based / Rasi Based) Dual Lordship of Scorpio & Aquarius Concept of Brahma, Rudra, Maheswara Visamapada & Samapada Rasis Few Important Dashas of Jaimini : Chara Dasha (Dasha Sequence, MD/AD) Sthira Dasha (Dasha Sequence, MD/AD) Niryana Shula Dasha (Dasha Sequence, MD/AD) Trikona Dasha (Dasha Sequence, MD/AD)

Topic : 9 Longevity Calculation in Jaimini Methods of Longevity Determination Concepts of Kaksya Vriddhi & Kakshya Hrasa Concepts of Rasi Vriddhi & Rasi Hrasa Maraka Rasis Period of Death (Dasha & Antar Dasha)

Topic : 10 Yogas in Jaimini Raja Yogas (Combinations for Power & Authority) Aristha Yogas (Combinations for Poverty) Miscellaneous Yogas (Various Combinations)

Topic : 11 Prediction using Jaimini Education, Profession & Financial Prospects Marriage, Children, Health & Disease Death of Close Relatives (Nature & Timing)

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MARRIAGE MATCHING Topic : 1 Introduction Eight ancient types of Marriage Modern Types of Marriage Arranged Marriage Combinations Love Marriage Combinations Intercaste Marriage Combinations Need for Marriage Matching Duties of Astrologer Precautions to be taken before matching

Topic : 2 Factors for Agreement

Kalatra Dosha for Men Loss of Wife (Widowerhood) Beeja Sphuta & Impotency in Men Role of Retrograde VEN Loose Morals / Extra-marital affairs

Topic : 5 Factors for Women (Sthree Jataka) Mangalya Dosha for Women Loss of Husband (Widowhood) Kshetra Sphuta & Frigidity in Women Role of retrograde MARS Loose Morals / Extra-marital affairs Role of Trimsamsha Vishakanya Yoga Sumangali Yoga

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Kinds of Agreement Ashta Koota Dasha Koota Dwadasha Koota

Topic : 4 Factors for Men (Purusha Jataka)

Mental & Pyschological Aspects Longevity of the Couple Dasha Sandhi Mutual Bhava Analysis (2,4,5,7,8,12 houses) Paapa Samyam Clues from Ashtakavarga

Topic : 3 Kuja Dosha

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Definition of Kuja Dosha Effects of Kuja Dosha Determination of Dosha Intensity of Dosha Cancellation of Dosha Aggravating Factors of Dosha Mitigation of Dosha Dosha Samyam When Dosha will operate ?

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Topic : 6 Timing of Marriage Marriage promised or not? Combinations for Denial of Marriage Early / Normal / Delayed Marriage Timing by Dasha / Antardasha Method Timing by Transit Method Timing by Ashtakavarga Method Timing by Naadi Method

Topic : 7 Other Important Factors Kalasarpa Yoga & Married Life Combinations for Marital Disharmony/Discord Combinations for Divorce / Separation Role of separative planets periods (SUN, SAT, RAH) Combinations for Multiple marriages Effect of Venus in the Navamsa of Mercury

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ADV. PREDICTIVE TECHNIQUES Topic : 1 Education Parameters for the Level of Education Yogas for Good/Bad Education Combinations for Break in Education Bhava/Bhava Lords Analysis Karaka Analysis Analysis of D-24(Siddhamsa) Chart

Male or Female Progeny Classical Method Saptamsha Method Happiness from Progeny Child-Parent Relationship Timing of Child Birth: Dasha / Antardasha Method Transit Analysis Ashtakavarga of Jupiter Shodya Pinda Method

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Parameters for the Type of Education Combinations for Technical Education Combinations for Medical Education Combinations for Commerce/Accounting Combinations for Legal Education Combination for other types of Education Combination for Foreign Education

Determination of No. of Children through: Parasara Yoga Ashtakavarga Saptamsha

Topic : 2 Marriage

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Importance of Navamsa in Marriage Marriage promised or not? Combinations for Denial of Marriage Combinations for Early / Normal / Delayed Marriage Type of Marriage : Love / Arranged / Inter-caste Combinations for Marital Harmony / Disharmony Combinations for Divorce / Separation Combinations of Remarriage Combinations for Extra-Marital Affairs Nature of Spouse : Good / Bad Direction & Distance of In-laws Timing of Marriage: Dasha / Antardasha Method Transit Method Ashtakavarga Method Naadi Method Effect of Venus in the Navamsa of Mercury

Topic : 3 Progeny

Progeny: Promised or not ? Progeny : Early / Late / Denial ? Concept of Beeja Sphuta / Kshetra Sphuta Santana Tithi / Santana Guru / Santana Yoga Sphuta Putra Saham Curses of Past Birth Nava Doshas related to Progeny Combinations for Adoption / Dutta Sphuta

Topic : 4 Property

Astrological Combinations for owning property Timing of Property Acquisition Combinations for Inherited Property Nature of Property : Big or small etc. Property related litigations Analysis of D-4 (Turyamsa) Chart

Topic : 5 Vehicles

Astrological Combinations for owning a Vehicle Timing of Vehicle Acquisition Type of Vehicle : 2-wheeler / 4-wheeler etc. Combinations for Vehicular Accidents Analysis of D-16 (Shodashamsa) Chart

Topic : 6 Wealth Astrological Combinations for Wealth Classical Dhana Yogas Ashtakavarga Method Role of 2nd, 11th house / lords Role of Jupiter / Venus Indu Lagna, Arudha Lagna & Tara Lagna How to assess wealth from Hora Chart ? Timing of Good / Bad periods for Wealth Daridra Yogas

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ADV. PREDICTIVE TECHNIQUES Topic : 7 Foreign Travel/Settlement Astrological Parameters for Foreign Travel Purpose of Foreign Travel: Education Employment Health Related Sight Seeing Diplomatic Religious Performing arts Exile

Topic : 9 Co-borns House connected with co-borns Promise and denial of co-born in the chart Number of co-born promised in the chart Combination for Brothers of the native Combination for Sisters of the native Prediction through lagna, moon, karaka etc Timing of Co-borns Importance of Drekkana chart

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Timing of Foreign Travel Role of Separative Planets / Bhadaka Directions of Foreign Travel Foreign Travel : Short Term or Settlement ?

Combinations for Promotion in Job Combination for Recognition/Awards in Job Combinations for Hike in Salary Combinations for Transfer in Job Combinations for Change of Professions Timing of Retirement from Service

Topic : 8 Profession

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Type of Profession D-10 (Dashamsa) Chart Analysis Service or Business ? Government or Private Job ? Successful at Birth Place or Away ? Timing the Earning of First Salary Professional Atmosphere : Smooth Sailing or Challenging ? Problems in Profession Suspension/Termination from Job

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MUNDANE ASTROLOGY Topic : 1 Introduction Introduction to Mundane Astrology Origin of Mundane Astrology Relevance of Mundane Astrology Ancient Treatises on Mundane Astrology Classification of Mundane Astrology : Natural Mundane Astrology Political Mundane Astrology Financial Mundane Astrology

Topic : 2 Natural Mundane Astrology Weather Forecast :

Forecasting Accidents : Volcano Fire Accidents Vehicular Accidents Airplane Crashes Train Accidents Bus Accidents

Topic : 3 Political Mundane Astrology

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Basic Principles Significations of the Rashis Significations of the Planets Role of Extra-Saturnine Planets Importance of the Planetary Aspects Effect of Sun Spot Maxima Effect of Eclipses Combinations for Temperature Change Forecasting Rainfall :

11 Year Cycle theory Role of Sunspots in Earthquake Eclipses and Earth quakes Astrological Principles of Earthquakes Planetary combinations for Earthquakes Use of Sanghata Rasi Chakra

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Basic Principles Significations of the Rashis Significations of the Planets Significations of the Nakshatras The Solar Ingress Chart Combinations for Good Rainfall Combinations for Heavy Rainfall & Floods Combinations for Delayed Rainfall Combinations for Scanty Rainfall & Drought Combinations for Storms Combinations for Cyclones & Tsunami Predicting Rainfall: Puberty, Pregnancy & Fruitfulness of Clouds Sun's Rohini Pravesha Chakra Sun's Aridra Pravesha Chakra Sapta Nadi Chakra Rohini/Swati/Ashadha Yoga Daily Rain Prediction techniques

Forecasting Earthquakes : Origin of Earthquake Types of Earthquakes Recurrence & Timing of Earthquake Site of Earthquake

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Countries & Ruling Signs Horoscopes of India (Independence & Republic) Kurma Chakra & regions of India Significations of the Rashis Significations of the Planets Significations of the Houses Effect of Solar Ingress in various signs Elections Change of Government Change of Leadership Importance of Oath taking Chart Political Assassinations Death of Leaders Epidemics Conducting Nuclear/Missile Tests War Acts of Terrorism Sabotages

Topic : 4 Financial Mundane Astrology Introduction Basic Principles Fluctuations in Stock Market Factors for Inflation & Deflation Classifications of Commodities Planets & Commodities Rashis & Commodities Rise & Fall in prices of various commodities

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