(FIVE PAPERS OF 3 HOURS DURATION EACH) PART - I Mathematical Astrology Astrological Terminologies The Differences: Standard Time, Local

time, Sidereal time. Greenwich time Time Zones Sunrise, Sunset, duration of day and night Ishtkaal (Conversion of traditionally recorded birth time) Determining the ascendant by modern and traditional methods Planetary longitudes The horoscope Bhavas (cusp of houses) Divisional Charts Saptavargas Aprakashit Grahas PART - II Astronomy relevant to Astrology The earth and the zodiac Division of zodiac into signs and constellations The planetary systems Rahu and Ketu Latitude, Longitude, equator and ecliptic Precession of equinoxes Sidereal and tropical zodiacs Ayanamsha Lunar, Solar and Luni-Solar years Eclipses Panchangas / Ephemeris Brief history of Astronomy in India PART - I Predictive Astrology Signs and their characteristics Ownership of signs Characteristics of planets, exaltation, debilitation, mooltrikona, combustion etc. Mutual planetary relationship Significations of planets, signs and houses Malefic and benefic planets for different ascendants Aspects

Avasthas of planets Characteristics of different ascendants Planets in different houses Yoga : Yoga arising in relation to the Sun, the Moon and the Lagna. Dhan Yogas, Raj Yogas. General rules of judgment of horoscope PART - II General Astrology Relevance of Astrology Qualification of an Astrologer Astrology and Science Astrology and Genetics Astrology and Karma Astrology and Psychology History of Astrology

PART - I Dashas Calculation of Vimshottari Dasha, Mahadasha, Antardasha and Pratyantardasha. Calculation of Yogini Dasha, Mahadasha and Antardasha. Timing of events. Use of Dasha and Transits in making predictions PART - II Transit Planetary transits and their effects. Transit in relation to the Moon and Ascendant. Timing and Verifying of events through transits. PART - I Ashtakvarga Concept of Ashtakvarga, Bhinnashtakvarga, Prasthara Ashtakvarga. Sarvashtakvarga, Trikon Shodhan, Ekadhipatya Shodhan and Shuddhapinda. Principles of interpretation through Ashtak varga System. Ashtakvarga Ayureaya. PART - II

Muhurta Electional Astrology Classification and utilization of Tithi Vaar, Yoga, Karan and Nakshatra for choosing a Muhurta, Shodash samsakar. PART - I Marriage Assessment of horoscope in respect of marriage, early marriage, late marriage, denial of marriage, multiple marriages, marital discord, tragic events related to marriage, etc. Timings of marriage through dashas and transits. Matching of horoscopes for marriage. PART - II Children Promise of Children, delay and denial of children, timing of birth of children. Elementary knowledge of Sanskrit for Junior Alankar students, for which there will be no Examination. (FIVE PAPERS OF 3 HOURS DURATION EACH) PART - I Shabdala Calculations and assessment of Strength of Planets. Calculations and assessment of Houses, Calculation of Avasiya bal. PART - II Astro-Meterology & Mundane Astrology General principles with special reference to weather forecasts for India, Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, Solar ingress in Aries, Monthly solar ingress charts, Charts based on the New Moon and Full Moon. Horoscopes of various countries, Signification of Eclipses. Koorma Chakra, Sanghata Rashi Chakra. PART - I Predictive Principles

General principles of judgement of a horoscope Analysis of the twelve houses Use of divisional charts Dynamic configuration Nabhas-Yogas Composite approach to predictive analysis Application of multiple techniques. PART - II Professions Assessment of Professional promises Timing of the first salary Planning and Choosing a profession Timing and analysis of elevations Multiple Professions or Vacations PART - I Horary Principles of Horary Astrology Use of Tajik Yogas Queries relating to specific events like theft, illness, litigation, Travel and traveler, Multiple queries, Undisclosed querries. PART - II Varshaphala Concept of varshaphala or Annual Horoscopy Casting of an Annual Horoscope Principles of Annual Horoscopy Planetary Strength, Muntha, Dashas: Yogini, Mudda, Patyayani Lord of the year: Varshesh, Tripataki Chakra, Yoga and Saham Interpretation of an Annual Horoscope. PART - I Medical Arishta, Balarishta and Arishta Bhanga Mishaps, Accidents, Congenital illnesses Concept of Medical Astrology Significations of houses and Planets Body Parts, Malefic and Benefic planets General Principles of onset and outcome of disease

Specific illnesses, Mental illnesses, Eye disease, Speech diseases, Heart disease, diabetes, Appendicitis etc. PART - II Longevity General principles of Longevity determination. Mathematical calculation of Longevity, Pindayu, Amshayu, Naisargikayu, Jeevayu, Kota Chakra and its application. Jaimini Astrology General Principles, Aspects. Karakas, Chara Dasha, Mandook Dasha, Sthir Dasha, Strength of Planets and Houses, Brahmmna, Rudra, Maheshwara, Upapada, Karakamsha, Swamsha, Arudha, Principles of interpretation through Jaimini system.

Prescribed Books JYOTISH ALANKAR : 1. Astronomy and Mathematical Astrology (Deepak Kapoor) 2. Scientific Hindu Astrology (P.S. Sastri) 3. Astrology, Destiny and the Wheel of Time (K.N. Rao) 4. (.. ) 5. Learn hindu Astrology Easily (K.N. Rao) 6. (..) 7. Yogini Dasha (Sharma and Jhanjhi) 8. Planets and Children (K.N. Rao) 9. Muhutra Classical and Modern (K.K. Joshi) 10. Karma and Rebirth in Hindu Astrology (K.N. Rao) 11. (..) 12. Ashtakvarga Concept and Application (M.S. Mehta & R. Dadwal) 13. Muhutra, Marriage & Children (L.C. Sharma) 14. Introduction to Astrology (Col. A.K. Gaur) 15. Celestial Delivery Boy Transit Hindi & English (Col. A.K. Gaur) 16. Ganesha Hora Shasthram Part I & II (Hindi & English). ASTROLOGICAL CLASSES 1. Ashtakavarga Nibandha 2. Bhavartha Ratanakar 3. Brihatjatakam of Varahmihira

4. Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra 5. Brihat Samhita 6. Jataka Parijaat 7. Jataka Tatwam 8. Maansagari 9. Muhurta Chintamani 10. Phaladeepika 11. Saravali 12. Saravartha Chintamani 13. Shata Panchashika 14. Tajika Neelakanthi 15. Uttarakalamrita JYOTISH ACHARYA 1. Timing of events through Vishottari Dasha (K.N. Rao) 2. (..) 3. Predicting through Jaimini's Chara Dasha (K.N. Rao) 4. (..) 5. Karakamsha and Jaimini's Mandook Dasha (K.N. Rao) 6. Ups and Downs in Career (K.N. Rao) 7. - (..) 8. Jaimini Sutram (P.S. Sastri) 9. Kota Chakra (K.K. Joshi) 10. Prashna Shastra Vol I & II Hindi & English (Deepak Kapoor) 11. Profession (Col. A.K. Gaur) 12. Predicting Through Sthira Dasha (Akhila Kumar) 13. Prediciting through Dwisaptati Sama Dasha (Manoj Pathak) 14. Predicting through Chatursheeti Sama Dasha (Naval Singh) FOR RESEARCH STUDENTS 1. Finner Techniques of Astrological Predictions. Volume One 2. Finner Techniques of Astrological predictions. Volume Two 3. Mystery of Rahu in a Horoscope (Shiv Raj Sharma) 4. Enigmas in Astrology (K.N. Rao) 5. Learn Successful Predictive Techniques of Hindu Astrology (K.N. Rao) 6. Planets and Travel Abroad (M.S. Mehta) 7. Tried Techniques and some Memories of an Astrologer (K.N. Rao) 8. Old issues of the Journal of Astrology. 9. Saashe-Sati 10. Predicting through Dwisaptati Sama Dasha (Manoj Pathak) 11. Predicting through Chatursheeti Sama Dasha (Naval Singh) 12. Predicting through Sthira Dasha (Smt. Akhila Kumar)

13. Predicting effectively through Yogni Dasha (V.P. Goel) 14. Predicting effectively through Shodashottari Dasa (V.P. Goel) 15. Predicting effectively through Shastihayani Das (V.P. Goel) 16. Pataki Rishta Chakra (Smt. Shalini Dhasmana) 17. Predicting through Dwadshottari Dassa (Dr. Rama Mishra) SUGGESTED FURTHER READING 1. Astrological Journey History, Mystery& Horoscope (K.N. Rao) 2. Hora Saar 3. Empirical Insights in Vedic Astrology (R.K. Wishwakarma) 4. Yogis, Destiny and the Wheel of Time (K.N. Rao) 5. Dips into Divinity, Astrology and History (K.N. Rao) 6. Sanket Nidhi 7. Secrets of Vimshottari Dasha (O.P. Verma) 8. (. ) 9. Famous Women : A collection of astro portraits of famous women by women astrologers. Guide & Editor : Sh. K.N. Rao.

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