Astrology Basics For Beginners

Astrology Basics for Beginners: Understanding Planets, Houses, and Signs for Practical Insights

What you'll learn

The basics of Vedic astrology and how it differs from Western astrology

Understand the 12 zodiac signs and their characteristics

Explore the role of planets and how they influence life events

Learn how to read and interpret a birth chart

Understand the significance of the 12 houses and nakshatras

Discover how planetary periods (Dasha) affect personal growth

Learn about important planetary combinations (Yogas)

Explore how astrology can guide relationships and career decisions

Gain insights on using astrology for self-awareness

Requirements

There are no specific prerequisites for this course; it's designed for beginners with an interest in learning Vedic astrology

Description

Begin your journey into the fascinating world of Vedic astrology with this comprehensive course designed for beginners. Whether you're eager to decode your Janma Kundali (birth chart), understand planetary influences, or explore the deeper meanings of your zodiac sign (Rashi), this course will guide you step by step through the essentials of astrology.This course offers a detailed explanation of the 12 zodiac signs, their traits, and how they shape various aspects of life. You’ll learn about the 9 planets (Grahas), including the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu, and their roles in shaping a horoscope. We’ll also delve into the 12 houses (Bhavas), which represent key life areas like career, relationships, health, and wealth.A significant part of the course focuses on the Ascendant (Lagna) and how it influences your personality and life path. You’ll gain practical insights into planetary aspects (Drishti), conjunctions, and retrograde (Vakri) motions. Additionally, the role of Nakshatras (lunar mansions) and the Dasha (planetary period) system will be explored to help you make precise predictions.We’ll cover divisional charts like the Navamsa (D9), used for analyzing marriage and relationships, and the Dashamsha (D10) chart, which focuses on career and professional success. Through hands-on exercises, you’ll practice interpreting planetary strengths like exaltation and debilitation, analyzing significant yogas (planetary combinations) such as Raja Yoga and Dhana Yoga, and understanding house lordship to create deeper chart analyses.This course combines theory and practical applications, ensuring you have the skills to interpret horoscopes confidently. By the end, you’ll have a strong foundation in Jyotish Shastra, enabling you to understand the cosmic blueprint of life and how it influences personal growth, relationships, and decision-making.Whether you’re curious to explore astrology as a hobby or use it as a tool for guidance, this course will provide the clarity and confidence needed to make meaningful predictions. Learn how the ancient wisdom of Vedic astrology can bring deeper understanding to your life and help you guide others on their paths.Start learning today and unlock the timeless knowledge of the stars!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Brief introduction to Vedic astrology

Lecture 2 What students will learn in the course

Lecture 3 Benefits of learning Vedic astrology for self-awareness and life guidance

Lecture 4 Overview of Vedic astrology vs. Western astrology

Lecture 5 Historical context and roots in ancient India

Lecture 6 How Vedic astrology works: planets, signs, houses, and nakshatras

Section 2: The Foundations of Vedic Astrology

Lecture 7 Introduction to the 12 zodiac signs

Lecture 8 Characteristics and qualities of Aries

Lecture 9 Characteristics and qualities of Taurus

Lecture 10 Characteristics and qualities of Gemini

Lecture 11 Characteristics and qualities of Cancer

Lecture 12 Characteristics and qualities of Leo

Lecture 13 Characteristics and qualities of Virgo

Lecture 14 Characteristics and qualities of Libra

Lecture 15 Characteristics and qualities of Scorpio

Lecture 16 Characteristics and qualities of Sagittarius

Lecture 17 Characteristics and qualities of Capricorn

Lecture 18 Characteristics and qualities of Aquarius

Lecture 19 Characteristics and qualities of Pisces

Lecture 20 Introduction to the nine planets

Lecture 21 Role and significance of Sun on a person's life

Lecture 22 Role and significance of Moon on a person's life

Lecture 23 Role and significance of Mars on a person's life

Lecture 24 Role and significance of Mercury on a person's life

Lecture 25 Role and significance of Jupiter on a person's life

Lecture 26 Role and significance of Venus on a person's life

Lecture 27 Role and significance of Saturn on a person's life

Lecture 28 Role and significance of Rahu on a person's life

Lecture 29 Role and significance of Ketu on a person's life

Lecture 30 Introduction to the concept of Dasha (planetary periods)

Lecture 31 Explanation of the 12 houses in Vedic astrology

Lecture 32 What 1st house represents

Lecture 33 What 2nd house represents

Lecture 34 What 3rd house represents

Lecture 35 What 4th house represents

Lecture 36 What 5th house represents

Lecture 37 What 6th house represents

Lecture 38 What 7th house represents

Lecture 39 What 8th house represents

Lecture 40 What 9th house represents

Lecture 41 What 10th house represents

Lecture 42 What 11th house represents

Lecture 43 What 12th house represents

Section 3: Understanding Your Birth Chart

Lecture 44 Explanation of the natal chart and how to create one

Lecture 45 The importance of date, time, and place of birth in casting a chart

Lecture 46 Basic introduction to the Lagna (Ascendant) and its importance

Lecture 47 How to interpret a simple birth chart (with example)

Lecture 48 Identifying the ascendant, planets in signs, and their placements in houses

Lecture 49 Basic concepts of planetary aspects and conjunctions

Lecture 50 Introduction to Nakshatras (lunar constellations) and their significance

Lecture 51 The role of Nakshatras in determining the qualities of the native

Section 4: Key Concepts and Terminologies in Vedic Astrology

Lecture 52 The planetary Dasha system and its impact on different periods of life

Lecture 53 Overview of major Dashas (Vimshottari Dasha)

Lecture 54 Basic understanding of good and challenging planetary combinations (Yogas)

Lecture 55 The concept of planetary transits and how they influence life events

Lecture 56 Importance of Jupiter and Saturn transits in Vedic astrology

Section 5: Practical Applications of Vedic Astrology

Lecture 57 Understanding strengths, weaknesses, and life paths

Lecture 58 How to align with your best astrological influences

Lecture 59 Basic compatibility analysis using the moon signs and nakshatras

Lecture 60 How Vedic astrology can guide relationship decisions

Lecture 61 How the 10th house and 2nd house influence profession and financial prospects

Lecture 62 How to use planetary periods to make career decisions

Section 6: Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Lecture 63 Recap of Key Points

Lecture 64 Recommendations for further study

Lecture 65 Success Mantra: Practice reading charts and connecting astrology to life events

This course is for beginners interested in learning the fundamentals of Vedic astrology, whether for personal growth or as a stepping stone to advanced study