Karnataka Samskrit University Chamarajpet, Bangalore
Astrology Courses SYLLABUS for CERTIFICATE COURSE
PAPER – I
Part - 1 GENERAL ASTROLOGY
1. Origin and Introduction to Universe Macro & Micro cosmos
2. Introduction of Astrology
4. Astrology and its orientality
5. Sages of Astrology (Pravarthakas)
6. Edifies of astrology
7. Astrology – Science & art.
8. Importance of Astrology
9. Three parts of Astrology
10. Hora shastra
11. The requisites of an Astrologer
Part - 2 ASTRONOMY RELEVANT TO ASTROLOGY
1. Introduction and importance of Astronomy
2. Detailed study of Universe and Galaxies related to astrology
3. The Zodiac and the Solar system – 12 signs of the Zodiac.
4. Planets, Motion of Planets, Retrograde and Direct motion of Planets.
5. Planets, Signs and Constellations.
6. Nodes (Rahu and Kethu)
7. Sayana and Nirayana system
8.. Latitude and Longitudes, Equator and Ecliptic
9. Eclipses
Karnataka Samskrit University Chamarajpet, Bangalore
Astrology Courses SYLLABUS for CERTIFICATE COURSE
PAPER – II
Part - 1 GENERAL INFORMATION OF ALMANAC (PANCHANGA)
1. Yugas, meaning and its usage.
2. Meaning of Panchanga and its utilities.
3. Panchanga: System of Almanac (Panchanga) & Types.
4. Samvathsaras and different types of Samvathsara.
5 Ayana, Season, Month, waxing/waning moon.
6. Tithis, Vara, Yogas, Karana.
7. Solar Ingress.
Part - 2 MATHEMATICAL ASTROLOGY
1. Time measurement – IST, LMT, GMT, summer, winter, war, day & night.
2. Sidereal time and tropical zodiacs.
3. Sun rise, Sun set, duration of day and night.
4. Planetary Motion Direct, Retrograde, Planetary Speed etc.
5. Importance and utility of Constellations in Zodiacal charts.
6. Calculation of Tithi, Vaara, Nakshatra, Yoga and Karana.
7. Calculation of time in Ghatis/Vighatis,
8. Casting the Horoscope using Panchanga.
a) Calculation of Lagna.
b) Calculation of Janma Nakshatra and Dasha balance.
c) Tatkala Graha Sampatti
d) Rasi and Navamsa Chart
9. Calculation of Dasha /Bhukti/ Anatrabhukti
Karnataka Samskrit University Chamarajpet, Bangalore
Astrology Courses SYLLABUS for CERTIFICATE COURSE
PAPER III
Part - 1
1. Natural characteristics of zodiacal signs.
2. Forms/types of horoscope.
3. Classification of signs viz. Movable, Fixed & Dual; Fiery, Earthy, Airy and Watery; Prishtodaya, Sirshodaya and Ubhayodaya.
4. Significations of planets – sex, caste and nature, Benefic& malefic; their qualities, directions, colours, humors, seasons, metals, tastes, ages, presiding dieties, dhatus, senses, aspects, their own houses and signs of exaltation and debilitation.
5. Planetary relationship.
6. Houses (Bhavas) and their natural significations – Kendra, Trikona, Panapara and Apoklima houses, Upachaya houses etc.
7. Signs and Planets Characteristics and Significations.
Part - 2
1. Further information about planets – planetary limbs, shape & nature.
2. Planetary bodies, planetary periods; diseases caused by planets;
3. Friendship and enmity amongst planets.
4. Planetary Aspects
5. Benefic and Malefic planets for different Lagnas.
6. Co-relation of Parts of Kalapurusha to Zodiac.
7. Introduction to Shadvarga, Shadbala and Avasthas
8. Balarishta
9. Planetary Transit
Karnataka Samskrit University Chamarajpet, Bangalore
Astrology Courses SYLLABUS for CERTIFICATE COURSE
PAPER IV
Samskrit
Book -1 (Vibha)
Published by Directorate of Sanskrit Education.
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