BASIC VEDIC ASTROLOGY COURSE – 03

Course Duration: 6 Weeks

Mode: Online (Live Sessions)
Ideal for: Intermediate learners familiar with the basics of astrology and chart reading.

Course Objectives

1. Understand the concept of planetary transits (Gochar).

2. Learn how to analyze the effects of transits based on the natal chart.

3. Study the significance of key planetary transits and their timing.

4. Combine transit analysis with Dashas for accurate predictions.

Course Structure

Week 1: Fundamentals of Planetary Transits (Gochar)

• What is Gochar?

• Difference between transit and natal chart analysis.

• Types of planetary transits:

  • Fast-moving planets (Moon, Mercury, Venus, Sun).

  • Slow-moving planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Rahu, Ketu).

• Basic rules for Gochar interpretation:

  • From Lagna (Ascendant).

  • From Moon Sign (Chandra Lagna).

Week 2: The Ecliptic and the Zodiac

• The Ecliptic: Path of the Sun as seen from Earth.

• The Zodiac: Division into 12 Rashis (signs).

• Fixed vs. Movable Zodiac

• Understanding the relationship between Nakshatras and the zodiac belt.

Week 3: Analyzing Transits of Major Planets (Outer Plantes)

• Jupiter (Guru): Expansion, growth, and opportunities.

  • Key transits (e.g., Jupiter in the 2nd house for wealth growth).

• Saturn (Shani): Challenges, discipline, and karmic lessons.

  • Understanding Sade Sati and Dhaiya (Saturn's 2.5 years).

• Rahu and Ketu: Transformation, confusion, and spirituality.

• Effects of planets retrograde motion in transit.

Week 4: Combining Gochar with Dashas

• Understanding Dashas as the internal time clock and Gochar as external triggers.

• Timing significant events by combining transit influences with Mahadasha and Antardasha.

• Analyzing examples of major life events using both techniques.

Week 5: Special Transit Rules and Yogas

• Transits over natal planets:

  • Conjunctions: When a transiting planet joins a natal planet.

  • Aspects: Planetary influence from specific angles.

• Transits over key points:

  • Lagna degree, Moon degree, bhav-madhya and 10th house.

• Formation of specific yogas during transits (e.g., Gajakesari Yoga, Saturn-Jupiter conjunctions).

Week 6: Practical Transit Analysis and Case Studies

• Step-by-step guide to analyzing current transits:

  • Identifying key planetary movements.

  • Mapping them onto a natal chart.

• Real-life examples of significant transits (e.g., Saturn entering Aquarius).

• Predictions for future events using current and upcoming transits.

• Interactive Q&A session and final assessment.

Gochar or planetary transit analysis is a critical aspect of Vedic astrology, focusing on the current positions of planets and their effects relative to a natal chart. This course will teach students how to interpret transits and use them for predictions.