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Vedic Astrology (Jyotisha)·Basic

Basics of Vedic Jyotisha

The Part-1 course every serious learner starts with.

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Nine grahas, twelve rashis, twenty-seven nakshatras, twelve bhavas — and how they combine to read a birth chart. Grounded in the Parashari tradition. Practical exercises with sample charts throughout.

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Chapter outline

Preface

  • why-this-bookWhy This Book
  • how-to-useHow to Use This Book
  • lineageThe Lineage Behind These Pages

The Nine Grahas

  • suryaSurya — The Soul Significator
  • chandraChandra — The Mind and Mother
  • mangalMangal — Discipline, Courage, Sibling
  • budhaBudha — Intellect, Speech, Commerce
  • guruGuru — Wisdom, Children, Dharma
  • shukraShukra — Love, Beauty, Marriage
  • shaniShani — Discipline, Karma, Longevity
  • rahu-ketuRahu and Ketu — The Karmic Axis

The Twelve Rashis

  • rashi-elementsThe Four Elements and Three Modalities
  • rashi-rulersRashi Lords and Their Friendships
  • rashi-strengthsExaltation, Debilitation, Moolatrikona
  • rashi-by-rashiMesha to Meena — Detailed Reading of Each

The 27 Nakshatras

  • nakshatra-padasPadas and the 108-Cell Grid
  • nakshatra-lordsNakshatra Lords — Why They Matter for Dasha
  • janma-nakshatraJanma Nakshatra and Personality
  • nakshatra-deep-diveAshwini to Revati — Symbolism + Use

The Twelve Bhavas (Houses)

  • bhava-significationsThe Twelve Areas of Life
  • kendras-trikonasKendras, Trikonas, Dusthanas, Upachayas
  • lagna-from-othersReading from Lagna, Moon, and Karaka

Reading the Lagna Chart

  • first-lookYour First Five Minutes With a Chart
  • sthana-balaPlanetary Strength (Shadbala Basics)
  • aspect-rulesDrishti — Planetary Aspects
  • sample-chart-1Sample Chart Walk-Through

Introduction to Vimshottari Dasha

  • dasha-mechanicsHow the 120-Year Cycle Works
  • mahadasha-effectsReading a Mahadasha
  • antardasha-introAntardasha — The First Layer of Sub-Periods

Yogas — Common Combinations

  • panch-mahapurushaPancha Mahapurusha Yogas
  • raja-dhana-yogasRaja Yoga and Dhana Yoga
  • difficult-yogasKaal Sarpa, Sade Sati, and Other Challenging Combinations

Remedies — Practical Sadhana

  • mantra-recitationMantra Practice
  • graha-charityDaan and Graha-Specific Charity
  • gemstones-introWhen Gemstones Are Recommended (and When Not)

Afterword

  • what-you-now-knowWhat You Now Know
  • your-next-stepYour Next Step on AstroSpeaks
  • welcome-to-astrospeaksWelcome to AstroSpeaks