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Foundations of Vedic Astrology Part One with Jagatsevak
Learn The Divine Science Of Jyotish-Vedic Astrology Through The Study Of Your Own Birth Chart
For Beginners and Practitioners with a Beginner’s Mindset
Many of us seek to better know ourselves and the patterns that shape our lives. Vedic Astrology provides a powerful lens to understand our path and purpose, offering practical insights grounded in a vast ancient wisdom.
This course guides you in reading your own birth chart and is a launching pad for being able to read the charts of other people. It is a valuable resource for both personal growth and your professional practice. Whether you're looking to deepen your self-awareness, further your Vedic astrology studies, or enhance your work, this course provides excellent tools to support your journey forward.
Your Guide
Jagatsevak is a Jyotiṣi, Pujari, and Veda Mantra Chanting Teacher in the legacy of the Mysore Kṛṣṇa Yajurveda lineage from South India. With a deep reverence for this sacred tradition, he has authored over 30 guidebooks on Vedic Astrology and recorded hundreds of Sanskrit mantras, making this profound knowledge accessible to seekers worldwide.
Jagatsevak uses a unique blend of oral tradition, visual symbolism, and practical hands-on learning that merges ancient methods with modern technology. The result is a deeply integrative and transformative experience for the student.
He loves teaching Vedic Astrology. He is known for his joyful approach his classes are a harmonious mix of knowledge, respect, expertise, and playfulness, making Vedic Astrology both enlightening and engaging.
Jagatsevak resides in the sacred town of Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, where he and his wife lead a happy and peaceful life of spiritual service to the local and international Communities.
Embark on this journey of self-discovery and cosmic connection with Jagatsevak, and experience the timeless wisdom of Vedic Astrology.
This Course Includes
An engaging curriculum filled with the core knowledge and skills to successfully start your Jyotish journey (see syllabus below)
Lifetime access to the course recordings and resource materials
Practical weekly assignments directly applied to your own birth chart
In-class quizzes to accelerate your learning
Customised Personal Mantra
for each student for planetary peace
Small class size to ensure personalised attention
An online community to connect with peers
Live Q&A sessions to clarify concepts
in a supportive environment
Access to additional resources for extra learning
Course Dates
Wednesdays
Sept 10 - Dec 3, 2025 *
7:30 - 9:30pm IST (India Standard Time)
4:00 - 6:00pm CEST (Central European Summer Time, i.e. Madrid/Berlin) 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT (Eastern Daylight Time, New York)
* No class on October 22
Tuition
$350 USD
Limited scholarships are available based on need. Please contact Jagatsevak
Cancellation Policy
$50 service charge on all refunds through to March 31, 2025. No refund after March 31, 2025.
Your Commitment
Attend the weekly live 2 hour online class to immerse in the teachings
Dedicate at least 2 + hours for weekly assignments and optional reading materials
Devote regular time for mantra chanting practice
Participate and get hands-on to maximise your learning experience
Embracing these commitments will help you gain a foundational understanding of Vedic Astrology while experiencing its transformative power in your personal life.
Skills You’ll Gain
This course is specifically designed to equip you with the essential tools and insights to interpret and understand your own horoscope while building a strong foundation in Jyotish-Vedic Astrology.
It will help deepen your Self-Awareness by understanding the nature of your karma for this lifetime.
Upon completion, you’ll also be able to...
● Confidently Navigate and Use the North Indian Birth Chart
● Use a straightforward method to read your chart (and others)
● Develop comfort using the language of Jyotiṣa
● Memorise essential features of Houses, Signs, and Planets
● Understand your Life Journey as reflected in your birth chart
● Gain practical knowledge of Vedic Cosmology, the Law of Karma, and the Four Aims of Life (Puruṣarthas)
● Understand the differences between the Sidereal and Tropical Zodiacs and their significance in astrological practice
● Learn mantras to align with planetary energies
● And much more...
This course is an excellent launching pad for dedicated Jyotish students
After taking this course you will be prepared for more advanced classes, including Foundations of Vedic Astrology Part Two where we dive into Nakṣatras, Transits, Divisional Charts (Vargas), and The Art of Giving a Reading.
Keep in mind that a solid grasp of the foundations of Vedic Astrology is essential prior to moving onto more advanced techniques.
What You’ll Need for Each Class
To maximise your learning experience, please come prepared with the following:
Stable Internet connection
Notebook (unlined preferred but not essential)
Coloured Pens - one green, red, and blue or black pen, pencil crayon or fine-tip marker
Positive learning attitude and willingness to participate
Camera on please 🙏 It helps Jagatsevak and the entire class connect to each student
Syllabus
What You’ll Learn Each Week
Jagatsevak guides you through a carefully structured syllabus designed to build your skills and knowledge step by step. This
scaffolding framework ensures each lesson builds on the previous one, creating a solid knowledge foundation. Emphasis is on practical application, using your own birth chart as a learning tool.
Chart Play - Every week, Jagatsevak brings the teachings to life by analysing real-life, real person charts (i.e. not of ‘famous’ people). This dynamic, hands-on approach makes the lessons engaging, relatable, and exciting. You’ll actively follow along, absorbing insights and techniques naturally, as if learning through osmosis!
Get ready for a fun, immersive experience that deepens your understanding and confidence in reading charts.
Week One: Introduction to Vedic Astrology
We begin with the purpose, commitments, and foundational principles, including cosmic time, karma, branches of Jyotish and the basics of chart reading.
Week Two: Understanding the Sky
Explore the zodiac systems, celestial movements, and learn to draw and interpret a basic birth chart.
Week Three: Houses in Vedic Astrology
Discover the meaning of the 12 houses, their roles in life, and relationships between them.
Week Four: Signs of the Zodiac
Dive into the characteristics of zodiac signs, their connections to houses, and how they shape personalities.
Week Five: Planets as Life Forces
Meet the planets, understand their roles in shaping karma, and add them to your charts.
Week Six: Advanced Planetary Insights
Study planetary alignments, strengths, and their unique contributions to personal evolution.
Week Seven: Yogas and Planetary Relationships
Learn special planetary combinations, their effects, as well as the power of retrogrades.
Week Eight: Chart Interpretation Techniques
Examine the interactions of planets, houses, and signs, and learn the Three-Part House Analysis.
Week Nine: Alternate Perspectives
Explore different chart perspectives as we look at life from the Moon, Sun, and other Ascendant-based charts.
Week Ten: Timing Life Events
Understand how planetary periods and transitions influence key life events and karmic unfoldment.
Week Eleven: Transits and Their Impact
Learn how planetary movements affect life and how to integrate them with charts for deeper insights.
Week Twelve: Remedies and Next Steps
We conclude with remedial measures, practical applications, and guidance for ongoing study, including chart reading for family and friends.
Testimonials
“Through Jagatsevak I'm able to see the bigger picture in the vast realm of astrology. He is a fantastic teacher and helps to connect the dots of all the theory that I've learnt before finding him. His experience, knowledge and understanding of Jyotish makes him an outstanding guide for anyone who wants to learn this vidya. His teaching style is lively, practical and supportive. It is truly a blessing that I'm able to learn from him.”
~ Radha, Zurich/Tiruvannamalai
“Your words bring forth much clarity and they come from a very genuine place. I don't just feel connected to Jyotisha when I hear from you, I also get a better idea about my
own choices and thoughts. As a person who doesn't wish to believe anything blindly, you have shown me how Jyotisha brings light in a person's life. You instill interest in the seeker and inspire us. It's always a new learning for me when you talk. You make the whole Jyotisha vidya relatable to me through my life. Thank you very much.”
~ Vinamra, Mangalore
“Learning from Jagatsevak was awesome and so personalised. I was amazed at how quickly I was able to learn and apply the material. It has so much to do with Jagatsevak’s teaching style and unique methods to work with all the different learning styles. It was so cool to see how I could start to understand not only my chart but the charts of friends. Thanks for such a great learning experience!”
