The Esoteric Teaching

Jyotish

Jyotish or Vedic Astrology is the original astrological science on this planet.

Vedic Astronomy ( 10 Articles )

Vedic Astrology is based on a detailed understanding of naked-eye observational astronomy. Astronomy is highly developed in Vedic culture, and it is essential for astrologers to have an intuitive grasp of the astronomical concepts and relationships underlying Jyotish. This course introduces the Vedic astronomical system that forms the basis of Jyotish. A planetarium software program like Stellarium (pictured above) can help with visualizing the planets and constellations as they are at any place and time.
The Vedic Calendar ( 5 Articles )

The Vedic calendar is not based on clock time, but on the natural motions of the sun and moon. Therefore it is a reliable predictor of the seasons, weather and many other phenomena. The Vedic Astrological science of Muhurta or the election of auspicious timings for activities is based on the Vedic calendar system. Therefore every competent Vedic astrologer must be familiar with the Vedic Calendar.
Effects of Non-luminous Grahas and Dṛṣṭis ( 9 Articles )
The Jyotish course continues with Chapters 25 and 26 of Bṛhad Parāśara Horā Śāstra. Vedic Astrology recognizes several non-luminous planets that nevertheless can profoundly affect our lives. And instead of aspects, since planets are considered to be persons (devas or demigods), they can see (dṛṣṭi) one another. This seeing of the planets carries important influences that affect the interpretation of the chart.
Bhava Padas and Upa Pada ( 7 Articles )
The Jyotish course continues with Chapters 29 and 30 of Bṛhad Parāśara Horā Śāstra, describing the calculations for and effects of Bhava Padas (Ārūḍhas) and Upa Pada.
Introduction to Jyotish ( 12 Articles )
An introductory course on Vedic Astrology open to advanced students by invitation only. Prerequisites for this course include at minimum, going through the How to Learn, Sanskrit Pronunciation, Śrī Īśopaniṣad, Bhagavad-gītā and Intro to Ontology courses. It's also a good idea to review Vedic Astronomy for Jyotish and The Vedic Calendar, because you will need that background for this course. You also should be chanting the Holy Names at least 60 minutes daily (8 rounds minimum) and following the regulative principles of spiritual life: abstaining from eating meat, fish and eggs, illicit sex, intoxication and gambling. Please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for permission before attempting this course. Babaji also offers personal spiritual Jyotish readings.
Yogas and Wealth ( 10 Articles )

The Jyotish course continues with Chapters 35 through 42 of Bṛhad Parāśara Horā Śāstra, describing the many types of Yogas and planetary combinations producing various results related to wealth.
Grahas and Nakṣatras ( 12 Articles )

The First Pillar of Jyotish

The Jyotish course continues with Chapter 3 of Bṛhad Parāśara Horā Śāstra, describing the Grahas and Nakṣatras, the layout of the Vedic Jyotish chart and the elements of interpretation. Grahas are the first major pillar of Jyotish.
This course will use the Jyotish chart of Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu as an example of how to interpret the various planetary combinations and readings. The precise correlation of the chart with His life story will impress the student with the accuracy and power of Jyotish predictions. Therefore before beginning the course the student should read this short biographical sketch of the life and teachings of Lord Caitanya.
Rāśis—Limbs of the Kālapuruṣa ( 5 Articles )

The Second Pillar of Jyotish

The Jyotish course continues with Chapters 4 and 5 of Bṛhad Parāśara Horā Śāstra describing the twelve Rāśis or astrological signs as the bodily limbs of the Kālapuruṣa, Lord Viṣṇu's manifestation as the universal time potency. Rāśis are the second major pillar of Jyotish.
Divisional Charts (Vargas) ( 17 Articles )

The Third Pillar of Jyotish

The Jyotish course continues with Chapter 6 of Brhat Parasara Hora Sastra, describing the sixteen divisional charts or Vargas which divide the Rāśis or astrological signs into various sections for finer analysis of the astrological chart. Vargas are the third major pillar of the temple of Jyotish.
Evaluation of Vargas & Rāśi Dṛṣṭis ( 14 Articles )
The Jyotish course continues with Chapter 7 and 8 of Bṛhad Parāśara Horā Śāstra, describing how to evaluate the sixteen Divisional Charts or Vargas, which divide the Rāśis or astrological signs into various sections for finer analysis of the astrological chart. Vargas are the third major pillar of the temple of Jyotish. This section also covers Chapter 8, Rāśi Dṛṣṭis.
Evils & Blessings at Birth ( 6 Articles )
The Jyotish course continues with Chapters 9 and 10 of Brhat Parasara Hora Sastra, describing the evil afflictions that can cause infant death and shorten the lifespan, as well as the fortunate blessings that confer freedom from all evils.
Indications of the Bhavas ( 13 Articles )
The Jyotish course continues with Chapters 11-23 of Brhat Parasara Hora Sastra, describing the significance of the twelve Bhavas or Houses, which signify various matters in the astrological chart. Bhavas are the fourth major pillar of the temple of Jyotish.
Effects of the Bhava Lords ( 12 Articles )
The Jyotish course continues with Chapter 24 of Bṛhad Parāśara Horā Śāstra, describing the effects of the Bhava Lords in the horoscope.
Evaluation of Strengths (Bāla) ( 8 Articles )
The Jyotish course continues with Chapters 27 and 28 of Bṛhad Parāśara Horā Śāstra. The planetary positions and configurations discussed so far are all tempered by the strength of the planets and signs concerned. Vedic Astrology includes sophisticated mathematical methods of evaluating the strength (Bāla) of every position.
Argala and Kārakas ( 9 Articles )
The Jyotish course continues with Chapters 31 through 34 from Bṛhad Parāśara Horā Śāstra, describing Argala and the various Kārakas found in the chart, and their effects.
Longevity, Mārakas and Avasthā ( 10 Articles )
The Jyotish course continues with Chapters 43-45 of Bṛhad Parāśara Horā Śāstra, describing methods for computing longevity and Avasthā or state of the Graha.
Planetary Periods (Daśās) ( 9 Articles )
The Jyotish course continues with Chapter 46 of Bṛhad Parāśara Horā Śāstra, describing different types of planetary periods (Daśās), their calculation and effects.