BASIC VEDIC ASTROLOGY COURSE – 04
Course Duration: 8 Weeks
Mode: Online (Live/Recorded Sessions)
Ideal for: Intermediate learners familiar with natal chart basics and planetary significations.
Course Objectives
Understand the concept and purpose of the Dasha system in astrology.
Learn how to calculate and interpret Mahadasha, Antar Dasha, and smaller sub-periods.
Study the application of different Dasha systems, with a focus on Vimshottari Dasha.
Combine Dashas with Vargas, transits, and yogas for accurate predictions.
Course Structure
Week 1: Introduction to Dasha Systems
What is the Dasha system?
The significance of planetary periods in astrology.
Overview of major Dasha systems:
Vimshottari Dasha (120-year cycle).
Ashtottari, Kalachakra, Yogini, and others.
Why Vimshottari Dasha is most widely used in predictive astrology.
Week 2: Vimshottari Dasha Basics
Understanding the 120-year cycle:
Allocation of years to each planet: Sun (6 years), Moon (10 years), etc.
Sequence of Dashas based on Moon’s Nakshatra at birth.
Calculating the Mahadasha (major planetary period) and its start/end dates.
Characteristics of each planet’s Dasha:
Positive and negative influences.
Role of planetary strength, dignity, and house placement.
Week 3: Antar Dasha (Sub-Periods)
Division of Mahadasha into Antar Dashas (sub-periods).
Importance of Antar Dashas in refining predictions.
Calculating Antar Dashas and their duration.
Interpretation techniques:
How the sub-period planet modifies the major period's results.
Week 4: Pratyantar Dasha, Sookshma Dasha, and Deha/Dehantara Dasha
Breaking down periods into smaller sub-divisions:
Pratyantar Dasha (sub-sub-periods).
Sookshma Dasha (even finer sub-periods).
How to interpret these micro-periods for daily and monthly predictions.
Case studies of significant events using finer Dashas.
Week 5: Practical Applications of Vimshottari Dasha
How to correlate Mahadasha with the natal chart:
Planet’s placement, aspects, and conjunctions.
Influence of house lordships in Dasha results.
Combining Dasha analysis with transits (Gochar).
Predicting life events (e.g., marriage, career changes, health issues).
Week 6: Special Rules and Techniques in Dasha Analysis
Dasha Bhukti Principles:
Strength and dignity of planets in Dasha.
Role of benefic and malefic planets.
Karakas in Dasha:
Planets as significators (e.g., Venus for marriage).
Role of yogas and planetary combinations during Dashas.
Week 7: Advanced Dasha Systems
Introduction to other Dasha systems:
Ashtottari Dasha: Used for specific planetary placements.
Kalachakra Dasha: A more complex and precise predictive system.
Yogini Dasha: Focusing on the mystical aspect.
Comparing results of Vimshottari with other systems.
Week 8: Practical Case Studies and Synthesis
Step-by-step Dasha analysis:
Identifying the current Dasha and its impact.
Cross-referencing Dashas with transits, divisional charts, and yogas.
Analyzing famous horoscopes for key events using Dasha analysis.
Final Q&A session and assessment.
