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JYOTISH PRAVEENA © 2016 ICAS (Regd.), Chennai. All rights reserved. 1 Indian Council of Astrological Sciences (Regd.), Chennai. Jyotish Praveena Paper-I (Part-1) GENERAL ASTROLOGY Topic : 1 Introduction to Astrology Topic : 4 Astrology & Karma Theory Definition of Astrology Fate (Destiny) & Freewill (Purusharta) Difference between Astrology & Jyotish Physical, Astral & Causal Bodies & their Four Vedas & Six Vedangas importance Jyotish as a Vedanga Laws of Karma Branches of Jyotish (Skandatrayas) Categories of Karma : Systems of Jyotish Sanchita (Parashari/Jaimini/Prashna/Tajik/Naadi) Prarabdha (Dridha/Dridha-Adridha/Adridha) Kriyamana Topic : 2 Relevance of Astrology Agami Rationale of Astrology Effectiveness of Remedial Measures on Relevance/Utility/Uses of Astrology in different Prarabdha Karmas various fields Qualifications of a Good Astrologer Topic : 5 Astrology, Modern Science & Psychology Topic : 3 History of Astrology Scientific Basis of Astrological Principles Dating Techniques in Astrology Astrology & Modern Science Timeline of Astrology Astrology & Psychology Astrology during Vedic Period Astrology during Puranic Period Astrology during Parashara Period Astrology during Varahamihira Period Astrology during Teachers Period Astrological Treatises written during the E above Periods o C © 2016 ICAS (Regd.), Chennai. All rights reserved. 2 Indian Council of Astrological Sciences (Regd.), Chennai. Jyotish Praveena Paper-I (Part-2) ASTRONOMY BASICS Topic : 1 Introduction Topic : 8 Ayanamsha Introduction to Astronomy Meaning of Equinox Historical Background Equinoctial Points Ancient Astronomical Scholars (Indian & Western) Nutation Astronomical Treatises (Siddhantas) Precession of Equinoxes Ayanamsha Topic : 2 The Solar System Sayana & Nirayana System Solar System Determination of Approx. Ayanamsha Planets Names of various Ayanamshas Inner & Outer Planets Topic : 9 Planetary Motion Inferior & Superior Planets Extra-Saturnine Planets Types of Planetary motion Rotation Topic : 3 The Earth Revolution Earth - Facts Kinds of Planetary motion Heliocentric & Geocentric Direct Motion Equator Mandatara (Very Slow speed) Northern & Southern Hemisphere Manda (Slow Speed) North Pole & South Pole Sama (Normal Speed) Inclination of Earth's Axis Chara (Fast Speed) Pole Star or Dhruva Tara Atichara (Very Fast Speed) Topic : 4 The Moon Stationary Motion Sthambana (Vikala) Phases of Moon Moon's Nodes (Rahu & Ketu) RetrogradeE Motion Vakra (Retrograde in same sign) Topic : 5 Zodiac Anuvakra (Retrograde & enters prev sign) Ecliptic (Ravi Marg) Topic : 10 Astronomical Coordinate System Zodiac Movable & Fixed Zodiac Terminology Tropical & Sidereal Zodiac Terrestrial and Celestial Sphere oGreat and Small Circle Names of Zodiac Signs (Western & Hindu) Terrestrial and Celestial Equators Topic : 6 Eclipses Celestial Poles Meridian, Longitude, Latitude Meaning of Eclipse Perihelion, Aphelion, Apogee, Perigee Occultation Horizontal Coordinate System Solar Eclipse (Total, Partial & Annular) Lunar Eclipse (Total, Partial & Penumbral) Fundamental Plane : Horizon Role of Rahu & Ketu in eclipses Poles : Zenith / Nadir Combustion C Latitude : Altitude (or Elevation) Longitude : Azimuth Topic : 7 Aprakashit Upagrahas Equatorial Coordinate System Dhuma Fundamental Plane : Celestial Equator Vyatipata Poles : Celestial Poles Paridhi Latitude : Declination Indrachapa Longitude : Right Ascension (or Hour Angle) Sikhi (Upaketu) Utility of aprakashit upgrahas in predictions © 2016 ICAS (Regd.), Chennai. 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Jyotish Praveena Paper-II (Part-1) MATHEMATICAL ASTROLOGY Topic : 1 Time Measure Topic : 7 Horoscope Hindu measurement of Time Definition of Horoscope Sidereal Metrics Forms of Horoscope Lunar Metrics Components of Horoscope Tropical Metrics Tools for Calculation Concept of Adhika Maas & Khsaya Maas Table of Ascendants Modern measurement of Time Table of Houses Conversion Ghati-Pal-Vipal to H:M:S Ephemeris Conversion H:M:S to Ghati-Pal-Vipal Calculator Topic : 2 Time Differences Topic : 8 Ascendant Latitude & Longitude Calculation of Ascendant (India) Concept of Prime Meridian Calculation of Ascendant (Foreign) Time Zones Calculation of Ascendant (Southern Hemisphere) Local Mean Time Standard Time Topic : 9 Planetary Positions Greenwich Mean Time Calculation of Longitude of Planets LMT Correction (using Yearly Ephemeris) Calculation of Longitude of Planets Topic : 3 Time Conversion (using Condensed Ephemeris) Conversion from LMT to IST Conversion from IST to LMT Topic : 10 Dasha System Conversion from GMT to IST Various Dasha Systems (Brief mention) Conversion from IST to GMT Vimshottari Dasha System Conversion from ZST to GMT Basis for VimshotEtari Dasha System Conversion from GMT to ZST Calculation of Dasha Balance @ Birth Major Periods & Sub-periods Topic : 4 Sidereal Time Necessity to have Sidereal Time System Topic : 11 Casting of Horoscope (Modern) Sidereal Time of given moment Calculation of Lagna Calculation of Planetary Longitudes oCalculation of Dasha balance Topic : 5 Sunrise & Sunset Calculation of Dasha Periods Sunrise Casting of Horoscope (Modern Method) Sunset Apparent Noon Topic : 12 Bhavas Ahas & Ratri Bhava (House) Calculation of Sunrise & Sunset time Various House Systems Calculation by method of interpolation Tenth Cusp (MC) Topic : 6 Panchanga C Calculation of Bhavas using Sripati Paddhati Meaning of Panchanga Elements Topic : 13 Varga Charts Calculation of : Classification of Vargas : Vaara Shadvarga Nakshatra Saptavarga Tithi Dasavarga Karana Shodasavarga Yoga Calculation of Shodasavarga Charts Modern Ephemeris © 2016 ICAS (Regd.), Chennai. 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Jyotish Praveena Paper-II (Part-2) PREDICTIVE ASTROLOGY Topic : 1 Basic Components of Prediction Significations (Karakatwa) of each Planet Natural Benefic & Natural Malefic Planets Rasi (or Signs) Functional Benefic & Functional Malefic Planets Lagna (or Ascendant) Avasthas of Planets Bhavas (or Houses) Dignities of Planets: Grahas (or Planets) Nakshatras (or Constellations) Exaltation/Debilitation/Moolatrikona Ucchobhilashi / Neechobhilashi Topic : 2 The Rasis (Signs) Friendship of Planets Permanent Friendship The Twelve Rasi names (Hindu & Western) Temporary Friendship Ruler/Lord of each Sign Compound Friendship (Panchada Maitri) Natural Characteristics of each Rasi (Sign) Key Planets for each sign Classification of Signs based on : Aspects of Planets (Graha Drishti) Odd/Even Signs Relationship between Planets (Sambandha) Male/Female Signs Effects of Nine Planets in each Rasi (Sign) Moveable/Fixed/Dual Signs Effects of Nine Planets in each Bhava (House) Fiery/Earthy/Airy/Watery Signs Diurnal/Nocturnal/Twilight Signs Topic : 6 The Nakshatras (Constellations) Shirshodaya/Prishtodaya/Ubayodaya Rasis The 27 Nakshatras Biped/Quadraped Signs 28th Nakshatra (Abhijit) Short/Medium/Long length Signs Nakshatra mapping in each sign Brahmin/Kshatriya/Vaisya/Sudra Signs Birth Nakshatra Characteristics of people born in each Nakshatra Topic : 3 The Lagna Lagna / Ascendant / Rising Sign Topic : 7 ThEe Yogas (Astrological Combinations) Characteristics of people born in each lagna What is a yoga Result of Lagna lord in twelve rasis Yogas from Lagna : Moon sign as Lagna (Chandra Lagna) Panchamahapurusha Yoga Lagnadhi Yoga Topic : 4 The Bhavas (Houses) Mahabhagya Yoga Sarala Yoga The Twelve Houses from Lagna oJaya Yoga Significator (Karaka) for each bhava Vimala Yoga Significations (Karakatwa) of twelve bhavas Subha/Paapa Kartari Yoga Classification of Bhavas as : Solar Yogas : Trikona Vesi Yoga Kendra Vosi Yoga Panaphara Ubhayachari Yoga Apoklima Budha-Aditya Yoga Upachaya Lunar Yogas : Apachaya C Sunapha Yoga Trishadaya Anapha Yoga Trika / Dusthanas Durdhara Yoga Chatustaya Kemadruma Yoga & Bhanga Bhadakasthana Gaja Kesari Yoga Chandradhi Yoga Topic : 5 The Navagrahas (Nine Planets) Chandra Mangala Yoga Shakata Yoga The Nine planets as per Hindu Astrology Natural Characteristics of nine planets © 2016 ICAS (Regd.), Chennai. 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Jyotish Praveena Paper-III (Part-1) DELINEATION & DYNAMIC CONFIGURATION Topic : 1 Introduction Topic : 3 Yogas Definition of Delineation Combination for Power Definition of Dynamic Configuration Raja Yogas (Yogas & Vargas) Vipareeta Raja Yogas Neecha Bhanga Raja Yogas Topic : 2 Delineation of the Horoscope Maharaja Yoga Factors for Delineation Akhanda Samrajya Yoga Mahabhagya Yoga Position Dharma-Karmadhipati Yoga Position in a Rasi Panchamahapurusha Yogas Position in a House Gaja Kesari Yoga Position in a Nakshatra Combination for Wealth Positional Dignity Exaltation Dhana Yogas Moolatrikona Lakshmi Yogas Own House Indu Lagna Friend's House Combination for Penury Neutral's House Aristha Yogas Enemy's House Dharidra Yogas Debilitation Nirbhagya Yogas Positional Strength/Weakness Other Important Yogas Retrogression (Vakri) Saraswati Yoga Stationary (Sthambana) Sankya Yoga Combustion (Astangatha) Vasumati Yoga Planetary War (Graha Yuddha) E Pushkala Yoga Rasi Parivarthana Parijatha Yoga Bhavat Bhavam Kusuma Yoga Strong & Weak Planets Srikantha Yoga Aspects Parvatha Yoga Aspect by Own lord Gouri Yoga Aspect by Natural/Functional Benefics Kalasarpa Yoga Aspect by Natural/Functional Malefics o Kedar Yoga Conjunctions Rajabhanga Yoga Conjunction with Natural Benefics Srinatha Yoga Conjunction with Natural Malefics Twelve Duryogas Conjunction with Functional Benefics