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Learn Jyotiṣa Vedāṅga – Indian Vedic Astrology
DIVINATIONS & SONAVA
(Study of Nakshatras and Vedic Astrology (JyotiṣaVedāṅga)
present
MEET THE TEAM – Akshat Pandey Course Consultant , Nina Ashby – SONAVA Advisory, Advait Tripathi – Ayurvedic Consultant, Sonal Sachdeva (founder and Tutor), Nathan Theo Naicker – Divinations Coordinator
#Course 1 # Learn JyotiṣaVedāṅga Indian (Hindu) Vedic Astrology with
Jyotiṣhi Sonal Sachdeva
We are coming soon with a brand New Foundation in Jyotiṣa (Indian Vedic Astrology) for Beginners and Western Astrologers at the Astrological Lodge of London!
ALL LIVE CLASSES delivered through Zoom online along with regular assignments and interactive Chart Analysis Session on a dedicated Telegram Group
Please register your interest at SonalSach108@gmail.com OR please join the Telegram Group SONVAA for more information
https://t.me/joinchat/HE-zaVbAO3jBTcyu
Open to Absolute beginners, seasoned Western Astrologers, Intermediate Jyotishis who would like a quick brush-up of their basics, there is something for everyone!
#Course 2 #
Elementary Course in
JyotiṣaVedāṅga Indian (Hindu) Vedic Astrology- Divine Art & Science of Light
with Sonal Sachdeva (tutor) & Akshat Pandey (Course Consultant – Remedials)
COURSE STRUCTURE – Start in OCTOBER 2021
The Classes will comprise of TWO Solid Sessions every Month
One Session every fortnight (15 days) – 2 hours 30 Minutes split over Sunday evening (An hour and 15 minutes ) at Approximately 4:30 pm ) and Monday evening (An Hour and 15 minutes with Q&A at 4:45 pm
Kindly Note – to accomodate international attendees from multiple timezones. This is Universal Time (GMT +1)
All sessions will be video recorded and links sent immediately so any one who has missed the previous sessions can catch up
COURSE STRUCTURE (The exact days and detailed topic content will be sent out once you have had successful enrolment)
For Payment for MODULE 1 is 330 pounds, which can be paid in one instalment, two or four.
Introduction to Vedic Cosmology and the play lila of Grahas 1 session (2.5 hours each)
Creation Concepts
Sṛṣṭi, Karma Theory, what is Karmic? How can we relate?
Kala / Time Concept. Measurement of Time;
Concepts of time and space
Vedic Ancient Scriptures and texts.
The Source material for Vedic Philosophy
The Four Veda Samhitas
Six Angas or limbs of the Vedas
Four Upangas
Four additional Vidhyasthanas (Abodes of knowledge)
18 Puranas : Relates to each planets and corresposnding deities.
Refrences for Learning
Principle texts of Sage Parasara (Brhat Parasara hora sastra Varāhamihira – Brhat Samhita, Saravali, Sarvartha Chintamani, Hora Sara, Hora Ratnam, Sanketa Nidhi, Jataka Parijata and Prashna Marga ; With additional VedPurana insights and Remedials from Garuda Purana,Samba Purana,Vishnu Purana Maha ShivaPurana Some key Upanishads Bhagvad Gita
Grahas Planets 3 sessions (1 Session = 2.5 hours each) = 2.5 x 3 = 7.5 hours
-Nava Graha: 9 Planets Nature of Planets; Terminology, Mantras,
- The Navagraha Shuktam
-About the Grahas
–Governances
-Complexions, Metals, Grains, Trees, Age groups,
-Gunas,Tastes,Gôtra Lineage, Birth of Grahas,
-Abodes of the Grahas, Various Lôkas Worlds, Places
-Rising of the Grahas and Strengths
-Workings of the Grahas, their inherent nature
-Significations
-Moles and Marks on Body for the Grahas
-The Vital Directions – Planetary Strength and the Deities associated
-Sights and Dhrīshtis, Aspects and Influences of the way it rises
Gunas,Elements / Tattvas
-Karakatwa of Grahas – Significations of Grahas
-The Vedas view of the Grahas
-Signicances and Karakatwas
–House Karakatwa
–The Dreshkana
-Dhristi of Maleficas (Rahu & Ketu especially) on the Grahas
Grahas Planets 2 sessions (2.5 hours each) = 2 x 2.5 = 5 hours
— Dhatu Mula Jeeva Concepts for Grahas
-Gemstones pertaining to the Grahas
-Strength of Grahas – to ascertain/calculate
-Dignity of the Grahas
-Devas, Asuras categorisations
-Shubha and Ashubha ( Auspicious and inauspicious) Placements
–Graha Dosas
-Invocations of Deities and Devatas
–Adi Devata, Pratyadi devata of the Grahas and what it means
-When to boost?
–Introducing the Karakas
–Sthria Karakas
–Naisargika Karakas
–Chara Karakas
–Bhava Karakas with grahas
Rāśi – Zodiacal signs – Sessions 4 of (2.5 hours each) = 10 hours
-Rāśi Characteristics – Sanskrit Names, Mantras
-Lords of Rāśi Signs
-Kalapurusa View of Rāśi
-Tattvas and Gunas of Rāśi
-Udaya /Rising of Rāśi
-Bala of Rāśis
-Night Strong and Day Strong Rāśis and its usage
-Residences of the Rāśis
-Dignities and Strengths Bala of Rāśi
-Directions
-Colour,Tastes of Rāśi
-Barren, fruitful Rāśi
-Seasons of Rāśi and its significances
-Other Vital Characteristics of Rāśis
-Rāśi Phala – Fruits of Grahas in Rāśis
-Varna/ Caste of Rāśis
-Natural Significators
-Surya /Sun Rāśis
-Chandra /Moon Rāśis
-Mangala / Mars Rāśis
-Buddha / Mercury Rāśis
-Brihaspati(Guru) / Jupiter Rāśis
-Sukra / Venus Rāśis
-Shani / Saturn Rāśis
-Rahu-Ketu / Nodes of the Moon
-Chandra in various Rāśis with dhirstis from various Grahas
- Natural Planetary Relationships
- Retrogression in Rāśis
5.Combustions in Rāśis
Bhāvas Houses – 2 Sessions (2.5 hours each) 2 x 2.5 = 5 hours
-Introducing the Karakatwas of the Bhāvas
-Classifications of the Bhāvas
-Prosperity/destructions of Bhāvas
-Results and Assessments of the Bhāvas
-Mapping of the Bhāvas to the Kalapurusa and Assessment
-Beejas – Seed Sounds of the Bhāvas
-How to use Mantras using the seed Beejas for afflicted Bhāvas
The Twelve Bhāvas
Bhāva: Houses
- Judgments of houses
- Effects of the 1st house
- Effects of the 2nd house
- Effects of the 3rd house
- Effects of the 4th house
- Effects of the 5th house
- Effects of the 6th house
- Effects of the 7th house
- Effects of the 8th house
- Effects of the 9th house
- Effects of the 10th house
- Effects of the 11th house
- Effects of the 12th house
- Effects of the bhāva lords
Rāśi – INTRODUCTION to ARUDHA LAGNAS Session 2 = 2.5 hours each) = 5 hours
The Maya Concept
Where is the Shakti and power in the Chart? The Great Illusion
Arudha Lagna – The Keys to Manifestation
(advanced Sessions in Module 2)
Introducing Panchanga The Indian Almanas : The Five Limbs of Time (One Session)
TOTAL SESSIONS – for MODULE 1 (sessions 1-12) = 30 Hours with Bonue on Panchanga Introduction ( 2 hours extra)
There will be a dedicated group on telegram for the Course and you are expected to work with at least 5 charts not including your own. Regular assignments will be given.
MODULE 2
Introducing Panchanga The Indian Almanas : The Five Limbs of Time with tithi Devatas etc 2 Sessions (2 x 2.5 = 5 Hours)
1.Effect of the Samvatsaras /Year
2.Effects of the Birth in two ‘Ayanas’
3.Effects of Birth in Various ritus / Seasons
4.Effects of Birth in various Masa / Months
5.Effects of Birth in Various ‘Tithis’/ Sun-Moon angles
6.Effects of Birth in various Days
7.Effects of Birth in various Nakshatras
8.Effects of birth in various Yogas
9.Effects of Birth in various Karanas
Introduction to Kaal Chakra Session 2 = 5 hours
Dik Chakra
Rāśi – ARUDHA LAGNAS Revisited Session 2 = 2.5 hours each) = 5 hours
Arudha Lagna – for Bhavas and Grahas
Examining the Graha Ariudhas
Introducing the Divisional Charts – D2 Hora Charts
Various Kinds of Hora charts
We are coming soon with a brand New Foundation in Jyotiṣa (Indian Vedic Astrology) for Beginners and Western Astrologers at the Astrological Lodge of London!
Previous Free Course Lessons from September 2020 – July 2021
Autumn September 2020 Programme
Monday 11th January 2021 at 5.30 pm
- Special Sun’s Entry into Capricorn celebrated as makar sankranti
- All about the winter solstices
- we study the 4th & the 5th Bhavas Houses
Monday 18th January at 5.30 pm
- The Vedic Houses Bhavas
- The Ari/Sastha House 6th house of enemies and conflicts
- the Kalatra Bhava-7th House of Relationships
Monday 25th January at 5.30 pm
- The Vedic Houses Bhavas
- Randhr Bhava house of longevity ,shocks and sudden ailments
- the Bhagya Bhava 9th – House of Dharma, Spirituality, destiny.
Monday 1st February at 5.30 pm
- The Vedic Houses Bhavas
- Karma Bhava or the 10th house of Work,calling one of the highest angular Kendra houses the Labha Bhava
- 11th House of gains, getting beaten up!
Monday 8th February at 5.30 pm
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The Vedic Houses Bhavas
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Vyaya Bhava or the 12th house Sleep, dreams, losses, spirituality, Moksha, and ‘Where our feet go’
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Classifications of the 12 houses
Monday 15th February at 5.30 pm
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Digbala of Planets Strength –
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Which Planet acquires strength in which Bhava House.
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Which Deity has blessed you?
Monday 22nd February at 5.30 pm
- Which Planet is dying in which house?
- The Concept of Marana Sthana
- Killing Positions of Planets
Monday 1st March at 5.30 pm
- Lagnesa Ascendant Lord in various Houses
Monday 8th March at 5.30 pm
- Lords of each houses in different Houses and Signs
Monday 15th March at 5.30 pm
- Introduction to Navamsa Lagna – the D9 Chart of Destiny part
Summer April 2021 Programme
Monday 19th April 2021 at 5.30 pm
- Introduction to Navamsa Chart The 9th Harmonic Divisional ChartChart of Destiny & Relationships – the D9 part 1
Monday 26th April 2021 at 5.30 pm
- Continued D9 Chart – Rasi Tulya Amsa – Comparing it to the D1 -Rasi placements -Part 2
Monday 3rd May 2021 at 5.30 pm
- Navamsa Part 3 & Conjunctions of 2-3 planets & their yogas Combinations 1
Monday 10 May 2021 at 5.30 pm
- Conjunctions of 3-4 planets & the yogas Combinations 2
Monday 17 May 2021 at 5.30 pm
- Some important yogas Combinations 3
Monday 24th May 2021 at 5.30 pm
- Chara Karakas – Concept of the Various Karakas Part 1
Monday 31 May 2021 at 5.30 pm
Chara Karakas – Concept of the Various Karakas Part 2
Monday 7 June 2021 at 5.30 pm
- Naisargika Dasa – Natural Planetary Periods & Sudarshan Chakra PeriodMonday 14 June 2021 at 5.30 pm
- Curses, Blessings and Remedials in the Chart part 1Monday 21 June 2021 at 5.30 pm
- Curses, Blessings and Remedials in the Chart part 2Monday 28 June 2021 at 5.30 pm
- King of the Udu Dashas Planetary Periods dasa System – Vimshottari Dasha Planetary PeriodsMonday 5 July 2021 at 5.30 pm
- Detailed results of the Vimshottari Dasha Planetary Periods using the Antar dasha sub periods
- Monday 12 July 2021 at 5.30 pm
- Afflictions and difficulties in the chart – Handling clients for a Vedic Consultation




