indian asrology timing techniques course Syllabus

Taught Online by Gary O'Toole

​I've crafted a step-by-step guide for you, drawing from my years of research and professional experience. There are three modules and levels of entry: novice, enthusiast, and professional. Each module includes a course manual, case studies, and self assessments. ​

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Syllabus Subject to Change

​MODULE 1. NOVICE
 
Every Thursday (except one), May 9–July 11, 2024, 18.00–19.30 BST/UTC + 1. Registration Closed. 
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LESSON 1. GUṆAS
Harnessing the three primal forces.
Role of Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto.

LESSON 2: FIVE LIMBS OF TIME
Pañchāṅga in timing and prediction.
Introduction to the lunar mansions.

LESSON 3. STAGES OF LIFE & DAŚĀS
Life stages defined by Indian astrology.
Introduction to Viṁśottarī daśā.

LESSON 4. SUB-DAŚĀS/BHUKTIS
How sub-daśās influence major daśā periods.
Delineating major and sub-periods. 

LESSON 5. THE 27 NAKṢATRAS (1)
Names and attributes of each.
Calculation and interpretation. 

LESSON 6. STRENGTHS & CONDITIONS (AVASTHĀ)
Determining planetary and house strengths.
Benefits of 'dignified' planets; challenges of debilitation. 

​LESSON 7. TRANSITS TO SIGNS
Influence on global and personal trends.
Nature of planets for each sign. 

​LESSON 8. TRANSITS TO HOUSES
Different house divisions and their uses. 
Delineating planets' transits to each house.

LESSON 9. RETROGRADE PLANETS
Calculation and interpretation in daśā​s. 
Effects of retrograde planets by transit.
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MODULE 2. ENTHUSIAST

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LESSON 1. KĀRMIK PATTERNS
Identifying main kārmik patterns in a birth chart.
Āyaṇa and one's life direction; bādhaka and obstacles. 

LESSON 2. VARGAS (DIVISONAL CHARTS)
Various divisions and their significance. 
Practical application in prediction. 

LESSON 3. THE 27 NAKṢATRAS (2)
Association with planets and houses.
Predictive techniques.

​LESSON 4. DṚṢṬI (ASPECTS)
Definition and interpretation of 'special' planetary aspects.
Interpreting sign aspects along with planetary aspects. 

LESSON 5. YOGAS & SAMBHANDHA
Relationship between planets and signs/houses.
Special connections between planets. 
 
LESSON 6. ARGALĀ (INTERVENTION)
Concept and importance in prediction.
Distinguishing between argalā and dṛṣṭi. 

LESSON 7. ĀRŪḌHA (ATTAINMENT)
Concept and importance for prediction.
Identifying periods of activation. 

LESSON 8. CHARAKĀRAKAS 
Changing roles of the planets. 
Use in birth chart for prediction. 

LESSON 9. RĀŚI DAŚĀS
Rāśi (Sun signs) and their daśās.
Interpretation and use alongside planets' daśās.

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​MODULE 3. PROFESSIONAL

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​LESSON 1. STAR PATTERNS
Patterns within the lunar mansions.
Interpretation and predictive techniques.

LESSON 2. SPECIAL NAKṢATRAS
Distinct characteristics of special mansions.
Influence on life events and in prediction. 

LESSON 3. AṢṬAGAVARGA (8-FOLD STRENGTH)
Concept and significance.
Calculation and practical uses. 

LESSON 4. ALTERNATIVE VIṂŚOTTARĪ DAŚĀ
Using alternative timelines based on position of Moon. 
Calculation and interpretation. 

​LESSON 5. CONDITIONAL DAŚĀS
Introduction to special planetary daśās.
Criteria for application and interpretation.

LESSON 6. DAŚĀ TRENDS
Portioning different results for sign and planet daśās. 
Combining these findings within sub-daśās. 

LESSON 7. PHILOSOPHICAL DISCUSSIONS
Logical fallacies and platitudes in astrology. 
Ethical considerations when predicting.
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LESSON 8. TEMPLATE FOR PREDICTION
Gaining confidence in making accurate predictions. 
Using your intuition along with practical tools. 

​LESSON 9. RESOURCES FOR ASTROLOGERS
Developing content and creating resources. 
Collaborating with astrologers and improving your craft. 
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