Week 1: Foundations of Parāśarī Astrology

Topics:
Recap of Rāśi, Bhāvas, Grahas
Trikona (1,5,9) & Kendra (1,4,7,10)
Graha Bāla (Strengths overview)
Functional vs Natural Benefics/Malefics
Concept of Karma, Dharma, Artha, Kāma, Mokṣa houses

Goal:
Refresh key concepts with a Parāśarī lens
Understand chart structure in terms of karma unfolding

Week 2: Bhāva Analysis Techniques

Topics:
Bhāva Lagna and Bhāva Chakra
Bhāva Lords: placement, strength, exchange (Parivartana Yoga)
Argala (planetary intervention)
Bhāva Karaka vs Bhāva Lord

Goal:
Accurately assess each house using multiple layers
Use Argala and Bhāva Lord logic in chart synthesis

Week 3: Graha Bāla and Shadbala (Sixfold Strength)

Topics:
Shadbala:
Sthāna Bala
Dig Bala
Kāla Bala
Chesta Bala
Naisargika Bala
Drik Bala
Other strengths: Ishta/Kashta Phala, Avasthas

Goal:
Assess planetary potency quantitatively
Compare planets across vargas using strength

Week 4: Candra and Emotional Mind

Topics:
Importance of the Moon in Parāśarī system
Chandra Lagna
Manas & mind-related yogas
Moon and emotional karma
Paksha Bala & Tithi influence

Goal:
Analyze mental/emotional strength using Candra
Apply Chandra Lagna to time-sensitive interpretations

Week 5: Yogas and Raja Yogas

Topics:
Kendra–Trikona Yogas → Raja Yogas
Dhana Yogas
Arishta Yogas (suffering)
Neecha Bhanga Rajayoga
Viparīta Rāja Yoga (success through adversity)

Goal:
Identify and interpret yogas with conditions
Understand true vs illusory yoga formation

Week 6: Dṛṣṭi (Planetary Aspects) and Special Graha Yogas

Topics:
Graha Dṛṣṭis (Parāśarī style)
Mars → 4, 7, 8
Jupiter → 5, 7, 9
Saturn → 3, 7, 10
Mutual aspects vs one-way dṛṣṭi
Special yogas:
Gajakesari Yoga
Budha–Aditya Yoga
Shakata Yoga
Kemadruma Yoga

Goal:
Apply aspect logic to real chart dynamics
Distinguish between strong and weak yogas

Week 7: Divisional Charts (Vargas)

Topics:
Importance of Varga charts
D9 – Navāmśa (Dharma, Marriage)
D10 – Daśāmśa (Career, Karma)
D7 – Saptāmśa (Children)
Interpreting Lagna and Lords in Vargas
Vimsopaka Bala (cumulative varga strength)

Goal:
Use vargas for inner layers of meaning
Strengthen chart interpretation precision

Week 8: Vimśottarī Daśā System (Predictive Timing I)

Topics:
Nakṣatra system review (27 stars)
Vimśottarī Mahādaśā / Antardaśā sequence
Dasha Lords: Role of Mahādasha vs Antardasha
Lagna and Moon-based dashās
Dasha-bhukti-phala technique

Goal:
Accurately time life events using planetary periods
Understand the karmic timeline from birth

Week 9: Daśā System II – Transit (Gochar)

Topics:
Gochar of major planets
Saturn (Śani) – Sade Sati
Jupiter (Guru) – annual shifts
Rahu-Ketu – karmic nodes of destiny
Moon transit and day-to-day timing

Goal:
Combine dashā and gochar for practical predictions
Interpret life shifts and opportunities

Week 10: Spiritual Indicators & Karma

Topics:
Mokṣa Trikona (4th, 8th, 12th houses)
Karmic planets: Saturn, Ketu, Rahu
Atmakāraka (soul indicator)
Jaimini Chara Karakas (intro only)
Spiritual Yogas & past-life indicators

Goal:
Identify spiritual potential and karmic burdens
Read life purpose beyond material dimensions

Week 11: Relationship Analysis – Matching & Timing

Topics:
Kuṭa matching (Aṣṭakuṭa compatibility)
Mars Dosha (Maṅgalika)
Navāmśa & marriage prediction
Venus–Jupiter role in male/female charts
Timing of marriage using dashā + transit

Goal:
Analyze partnerships holistically
Match charts using both traditional and modern filters

Week 12: Ethics, Remedies & Responsible Practice

Topics:
The astrologer’s dharma
Do no harm: how to speak difficult truths
Jyotiṣa remedies:
Mantras
Gemstones
Dāna (charity)
Fasting & Vedic rituals
Determining effective vs ineffective remedies

Goal:
Use Jyotiṣa for upliftment, not fear
Recommend remedies with humility and precision