Indian astrology timing techniques
Course Taught by Gary O'Toole
Three modules and levels of entry: novice, enthusiast, and professional.
Three modules and levels of entry: novice, enthusiast, and professional.
Module One is available as nine on-demand video lessons and a 200-page course manual, including case studies and self-assessments.
Module One Syllabus
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
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 daśās.
Effects of retrograde planets by transit.
For a detailed syllabus of the second and third modules, click here
Daśā Vidyā: Timelines of Indian Astrology includes 20 years of research in timing techniques that have worked in practice and is recommended reading for the course. It can be purchased on Amazon.
Comprehensive techniques delivered as a template for practical use in real charts include the following:
- 3 keys to timing events
- 5 elements of time
- 9 grahas and 3 outer planets
- 12 sun signs and sidereal calculations
- 12 houses and various divisions
- 27 mansions of the moon
- Planets' states and strengths
- Planetary and sign-based sight
- Transits to all signs and houses
- Techniques to ensure results