SYLLABOUS FOR JYOTISH ALANKAR

(Papers of 3 Hours duration each)

PAPER 1
Part I:Mathematical Astrology
Astrological Terminologies, The differences: Standard Time, Local Time, Sidereal Time,
Greenwich Time, Time zones, Sunrise, Sunset, duration of Day and Night, Ishtkaal,
Conversion of traditionally recorded birth times, Determining the Ascendants by Modern
and traditional methods, Planetary longitudes, The Horoscope, Bhavas, Cusp of Houses,
Divisional Charts, Saptavargas, Aprakashit Grahas.

Part II : Astronomy relevant to Astrology

The Earth and the Zodiac, Division of Zodiac into Signs and Constellations,The Planetary
systems, Rahu and Ketu, Latitude, Longitude, Equator, Ecliptic, Precession of Equinoxes,
Sidereal and Tropical Zodiacs ,Ayanamsha, Lunar,Solar and Luni-Solar years, Eclipses,
Panchang, Ephemeris, Brief history of Astronomy in India.

Scheme of Teaching suggested BY (Sh.C.B.PARSAD)

Mathematical Astrology & Astronomy
(Joyotsi Alankar--)
(About 18/19 weeks- 38 periods)
3 periods - Concept of universe, solar system movements of planets in our solar
system. Observation from earth i.e. geocentric , Heliocentric- visions, Daily & yearly,
motion of earth.
2 periods-Concept of time – local time & standard time, solar day & sidereal day –.

3 periods - Concept about Zodiac, equinox, sayana & Narayanan system. Division
of Zodiac & Rashis Nakshdars. Explain what is sidereal Division of Zodiac & Rashis
Nakshtars. Explain what is Sidereal Time.
2 periods - Casting of Ascendant for an Indian place (city)
2 periods - Calculation & planetary position – by log system.
3 periods -“Panchang” – Tithi, Vaar, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karan – Calculation.
2 periods - Vimshotteri dasha calculation
4 periods - Divisional chart – elaborate casting of D-2/D-3/D-7/D-9/D-12/D-

30Hora - concept of 16 vergas is brief.

2 periods - Bhava Kundli- Concept & casting – its uses.

3 periods - Casting of horoscope for foreign cities- Northern & Southern Latitude
2 periods - Concept of Rahu & Ketu- related subject & ‘Eclipse’ – Sun & Moon
2 periods - Aprakashit grahes ( Dhoom adi, Gulika adi etc.)

2 periods - Luni- Solar year “Ashik Maan- and Kshya maas ” How they happen

and What is ‘shudh maas’ & ‘Mal Maas.

3 periods - Left out aspect of Astronomy i.e. retrogression of planets,
Conjunction/ opposition etc
1 period - Yogini Dasha- calculation.

1 period - Casting of horoscope by traditional method. – Ishtkaal etc. conversion of

Ishtkaal into standard time & vice versa.

1 period - Overview of History of Astronomy (important names)

PAPER II
Part I : Predictive Astrology
General introduction, types of horoscope (North Indian, South Indian, Western etc.)
Detailed significations of Planet, Houses and Signs. Nakshatra ( Janam, Sampat, Vipat
etc.). Qualities of 12 lagnas, different type of houses, benific and melific planet, aspects,
PAC formula, Mutual Planetary relationship, Ownership of Signs , Exaltation,
Deblitation, Mooltrikona, Combustion retrogeration, Planetary war etc., Planetary
avastha Benific and Melefic Planet for different Ascendants (key planet according to
BPHS) , Planets in different Houses, Yoga arising in relation to the Sun, the Moon and
the Lagna, Dhan Yogas, Raj Yogas, Mangal Dosha, Neech bhang and Vipreet raj yoga,
DARES formula Lord of the houses placed in all 12 houses, study of Important vargas,
Study of- Bhav/Bhavesh and Karak, application of dasha and gochar. Rashi and nakshatra
gandanta, General rules of judgment of horoscope.

Part II ; General Astrology

Relevance of Astrology, Qualification of an Astrologer. Astrology and Science,
Astrology and Genetics, Astrology and Karma theory, Astrology and Psychology,
History of Astrology in Mythology.
Mythological story of Planets, our heritage and dasha avtar, Samvatsar, calculation of
panchang parameters and their practically use in panchang, gandmool nakshatra,
astrology fate and freewill , Mangal Dosh,

PAPER III
Part I ;Dashas
Calculation of Vimshottari Dasha, Mahadasha, Antardasha and Pratyantardasha,
Calculation of Yogini Dasha, MD/AD/PD, Different types of dasha (Udu-daya-pradeep)
Detailed Interpretation of Vimshottari and Yogini Dasha. Timing of events by using
Vimshottri and Yogini dasha--MD/AD/ PD and Transits in making predictions.

Part II: Transit.

Planetary transits and their effects in respect of all planets, benific and malefic transit,
Transit in relation to the Moon and Ascendant. Timing and Verification of events through
transits, Vedha and Vipreet Vedha, special transit, double transit, use of transit in Sade-
Sati, Moorti Nirnaya.
 PAPER IV
Part I: Ashtakvarga
Concept of Ashtakvarga, Bhinnashtakvarga, Prastharashtakvarga Sarvashtakvarga,
Rekhashtakvarga and their casting. Trikon Shodhan, Ekadhipatya Shodhan and
calculation of Shuddhapinda and application of shodhpinda for predicting events.
General Principles of interpretation through Sarvashtaka Varga and Bhinnashtakvarga
of all planets. Ashtakvarga Ayurdayas, Kaksha principles and its applications, importance
of 11th house in ashtakvarga system.

Part II; Muhurta

Muhurta and its importance, variable of muhurta and study of panchang parameters
(Tithi, Vaar, nakshatra Yoga, Karan), Classification and utilization of Tithi, Vaar,
nakshatra Yoga, Karan and Nakshatra for choosing a Muhurta, all types of yogas with the
combination of panchang variables , Chandra/Lagna/Tara shudhhi, study of Shodash
Samsakar. Baan and Panchak, Electional Astrology, Muhurta related with opening of
shop, oath taking ceremony, joining of job, entering to the house, yatra, marriage in
detail.

PAPER V
Part I; Marriage
Assessment of horoscope in respect of marriage, early marriage, late marriage, denial of
marriage, multiple marriages, love marriage, marital discord, and tragic events related to
marriages etc. Types of marriage, Timing of marriage through dashas and transits,
Ashtkoot/ bhav/planet matching of horoscopes for marriage. Use of navamsha and Venus
in marriage, 7th lord in different houses/planet in 7 th house. Study of 1H/2H/4H/5H/7H
and 12 H for marriage. Factors for happy/unhappy married life. Manglik and Mangal
Dosh. Vivah Saham

Part II Children
Promise of Children, delay and denial of children, denial of child due to Curse as per
classic, study of 5H, 9H, Lagna from D-1/D-9/D-7/Karak Jupiter, 5 th Lord/Jupiter in
different houses, study of Beeja sphuta and kshetra sphuta, timing of birth of children
through dasha and transit.

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 SYLLABUS FOR JYOTISH ACHARYA
(Papers of 3 Hours duration each)
PAPER I
Part I: Shadbala
Calculation and assessment of strength of Planets, Calculation of Awasiya bal,Sthan
bala, Dig Bala, Kaal Bala, Chesta bala, Naisergic Bala, Drishti bala. Calculation and
assessment of Strength of Bhavas( Bhavadhipati bala,Bhava dig bala, Bhava drishti bala)

Part II :Astro-Meterology & Mundane Astrology

General Principles with special reference to weather forecasts for India, casting and use
of saptnadi chakra. Use of Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, Solar ingress in Aries, Monthly solar
ingress charts, Charts based on the New Moon and Full Moon in mundane astrology for
predictions , Use of India independence and republic chart for predicting events,
Horoscopes of various countries, Signification of Eclipses specially in earth quake,
casting and use of Koorma Chakra, Sanghata Rashi Chakra,

PAPER II
Part I: Predictive Principles
General principles of judgment of horoscope, Analysis of twelve houses, Use of
divisional charts, Dynamic configuration, Nabhas-Yogas and their applications,
Predicition through Different dashas. Composite approach to predictive analysis.
Application of multiple techniques, Application of Classical Principles. Basic principles
of Conjunction of Planets and conjunction with respect to their lordship also, Two and
more planet conjunction. Complete Laghu Parashari.

Part II Profession
Assessment of Professional promises, timing of the first salary, Planning and choosing a
profession by using concerned divisional chart, Timing and analysis of elevations/ down
falls/ hurdles in profession, Multiple Professions or Vocations. Principles of Self
employment and service.

PAPER III
Part I: Horary
Principles of HORARY Astrology, Use of Tajik Yogas, Queries relating to specific
events like theft, illness, litigation, Travel and traveler, missing person, job, marriage ,
children, Multiple queries, Undisclosed queries, Analysis and application of Classic
“SHAT PANCHA SHIKA”

Part II : Varshaphala
Concept of Varshaphala or Annual Horoscopy, Casting of Annual Horoscope, principles
of Annual Horoscopy, Panchvargiya Bal and Dwadash Vargiabal, Planetary Strength,
Muntha, Dashas: Yogini, Mudda, Patyayani, Lord of the year. Varshesh, Tripataki
Chakra, Tajik Yogas (Ikabal, Induvara, Ithasala, Ishrafa, nakta, yamaya, Manau,
Kambool, Gairi-Kambool, khallasara, rudda, Duhphali- kuttha, dutthottha-davira,
tambira, kuttha, durpha) and Sahams ( punya, raja, Guru, Vidya, yash, mitra,asha,
Bhratri, pitri, matri, putra, jeeva, vivah,karma, mrityu, arth, karya-siddhi, preeti, shatru,
labha.) Interpretation of Annual Horoscope.

PAPER IV
Part I : Medical---- Recap of basic principle of astrology
Classical principle of Arishta, and Arishta Bhang, Balarishta and Arishta Bhanga,
Mishaps, Accidents, Congenital illness, Concept of Medical Astrology, Signification of
Houses and Planets, Body Parts, Malefic and Benefic planets, General principles of onset
and outcome of disease. Astrological principles of sound and unsound health. Specific
illnesses. Mental illnesses, Eye diseases, Speech diseases, Ear diseases Heart disease,
Cancer and Kidney diseases, miscellaneous diseases like Diabetes, Appendicitis, accident
proness etc.

Part II: Longevity

General Yogas & principles of Longevity determination, Classical principals of

short, Medium& Long Life
1. Defination of aristha and types of aristha.
2. Balarisht combinations and its cancellation, including arisht to parents.
3. All about gandant (Tithi, rashi, nakshtra)
4. Marak dashas, Chhidra grahas, Mrityu Bhag 22nd D/3, 64th D/9,85th D/12.
5. PAM method including calculation of Parashari Hora Lagna and Jaimini Hora
Lagna (VHKL).
6. Classical principles of Alp, Madhya and Poorn Ayu.
7. Mathematical Calculation of longivity- jaimini ayurdays, Pind Ayu, Jeeva Ayu,
Badrayan Ayu, Amsh Ayu, Nisarg Ayu.
8. Kota Charka and its application.
9. General principles of analyzing kundli w.r.t. longevity with respective
divisional charts.

PAPER V

Jaimini Astrology
General Principles, Aspects, Karakas, Calculation and timings of events through Chara
Dasha, Mandook Dasha and Sthir Dasha in respect of ECMC and all general events of
life, Strength of Planets and Houses, Brhama, Rudra, Maheshwara,Classica combination
from UP/KL/AL/LAGNA.
Significance of Upapada, Karakamsha, Swamsha, Arudha, and rashi dasha. Princiiples
and interpretation through Jaimini system. Difference between Parashara and jaimini
system. Controversies about Jaimini Karkas, padas and dashas.
As advised by Shalini Maa’m
Syllabus for Predictive Astrology – Alankar
Junior Alankar (first 6 months)
- General Introduction
- Different types of Horoscopes – North Indian, South Indian, East Indian,
Western(?)
- Detailed significations of Planets, Rashis & Houses
- Nakshatra Table (Janma, Sampat, Vipat etc. in the end)
- Qualities of 12 lagnas
- Difference between lagna rashi and Moon rashi (A very persistent confusion in
students)
- Different types of Houses
- Benefic & Malefic Planets
- Aspects, PAC Formula
- - Significators
- Planetary Friendship 3 types (or relationship)
- Exaltation, Debilitation, Mool Trikona etc.
- Planetary states (awasthas)
Deeptadi
Baladi
Lajjitadi, Jagratadi, shayanadi – only brief mention
- Digbal
- Retrogression, Combustion, Planetary war & their Predictive aspects
- Key planets based on Parashari Principles
- Importance of Navamsha
- Parijat Varga etc. Vimshopak Bal – Briefly introduce
- Yogas
Moon based
Sun based
Vipreet Rajyog
Neech Bhang rajyog
D-A-R-E yogas and other important yogas (No Nabhas yogas)
- Mangal dosha
- Basic Principles of Prediction
- Preliminary analysis of important areas like – Health, Education, Marriage,
children, profession considering House-lord-karak etc. IF POSSIBLE
- Stress on systematic analysis of the horoscope
 SENIOR ALANKAR (Second 6 months)
- Revision of Basic Principles of Prediction
- 12 houses in detail – significations
- Planets placed in 12 houses
- Lord of the house placed in all houses
- Karakas, Karko Bhav Nashaya applicable to which houses
- Implied significations of houses i.e. 6H is 10th from 9H and so on.
- How to see important vargas esp D-9, D-3, D-4, D-7, D-10, D-24
- - General results of 9 planets placed in 12 rashis
- Co-relate House-Lord-Karaka-Dasha-Gochar & Varga to judge any matter.
- Some Imp topics like –
Indu lagna
22 Drekkana
64 Navamsha
Mrityu Bhag
Gandanta
10th cusp (others’ can suggest)
- Systematic analysis for judging education-career-marriage-children-property (can
be covered while doing 12 houses)

SUGGESTED BOOKS
- Learn Astrology Easily
- Astrology, Destiny and Wheel of time
- Analysing Horoscopes through Modern Techniques
- Phaldeepika
- BPHS