Vedic Astrology - How Does it Work?
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- by Sam Geppi
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Whether you know it or not, you (and everyone you know), are under the influence of astrology every moment of every day. Your higher self (as shown by the planets) are reaching down and communicating through your emotional body (as shown by the astrology signs), which are leading you into action/karma (as shown primarily by the astrology houses). This is a continual process known as...
... Your Unfolding Karma
This dance has been happening for billions and billions of years, long before there were human beings, in form, to even experience it. One of the most important "reframes" of the Universal Vedic astrology method, is to first clearly track "what is astrology?" Once I began independent study, and stopped listening to the contorted explanations of what astrology was, I quickly realized it was the study of God, in the form of the universe. I was happy to have come to this realization independence of any astronomical confirmation or Vedic/Scriptural confirmation - even though those things quickly followed.
Our solar system is 4 1/2 billion years old. The planets have been moving in their orbits that long, yet life on Earth has only existed for the last 500 million years – about 1/10 of the time. 9/10 of the history of our solar system there was for all intents and purposes, no life. So what was happening during that time? Well, the divine Universe was getting the formula right, so that by the time creatures with bodies appeared, the bodies would work really well, and the genius of each of the planets would be embedded into our entire organism.
If you're ever curious about all of the fantastic stories of the gods, and all of their activities happening in the invisible realm, just remember the fact of the age of the universe measured against the age of "humanity". Human beings did not appear on the scene until approximately 100,000 years ago, one 1/45,000 of the history of our solar system.
It is from this beginning point that we acknowledge the planets as deities, and in the Vedic tradition, and the zodiac itself as the sacred Path these deities have been traveling for billions of years. Their power and psychology takes form once we have an ascendant, and the houses are set up correctly.
Static and Dynamic Factors
This unfolding karma takes place on many levels, both subtle and gross, and through the three bodies of Spirit, (Planets / causal body) emotion, (Sign / astral body) and form (Houses / physical body). All three of these are seen when we assess the birth chart (static factor) to intersecting with the dashas (timing cycle) to end the transits in the sky each day (the cosmic
timepiece). This is where......
90% of your astrology focus should be. You could take lifetime's of simply studying planets, signs and houses through the various Vedic frameworks - pondering the myths and symbology - penetrating more deeply into the zodiac itself as a sacred mandala - and still not begin to exhaust the depth of wisdom found here. The Level 1 certification course...
...deepens and concentrates these universal themes before jumping around like a drunk monkey on to more complicated and bewildering techniques. This is good news for you! Because you have likely gathered more than enough information, but it is not integrated nor is it deep enough. Meaning, first there must be a focus on all of the Vedic concepts and structures as they relate to planet signs and houses individually. Then, the integration of static and dynamic factors needs to happen. And most importantly...
... You need to know how planets, signs and houses interact with each other, then interface with timing methods. As is the case with everything in life, going more deeply into the right things and (most importantly) to in the correct order, is more important than learning a lot of things, our order and without a lot of depth. This is the typical approach to learning Vedic astrology.
Focus on Universal Principles First
The reason the Universal Astrology system works so well is because it focuses on the Universal principles, just like every other Science. For example, the rules of architecture work regardless of culture, system or anything else. If you do not honor the rules of architecture, the Universal Law of Gravity will crash your house to the ground.
Similarly, if you do not know the Universal laws of astrology (and all metaphysics), the Universal Law of Karma will crash your life in no time. The reason so many astrologers are not good astrology teachers is because they are not teaching from a foundational point of view, focusing on the Universal principles.
Here are a few of the most important Universal Principles:
But even if you are a beginner, the frameworks can be easily grasped, then each planet, sign, house and principal is simply "hung" on that framework.
For instance:
Aries is Rajasic (passionate), fiery, masculine, ruled by Mars, Cardinal, large, quadruped
Scorpio is Tamasic (protective), watery, feminine, ruled by Mars, fixed, Slender, insect.
Both signs are ruled by Mars, yet we can see specifically how they are different from each other, and how they are alike. This is systematic and flawless. Using these frameworks correctly allows you to simply state each principle, and untangle their meanings for yourself and others. Of course, this is a simple example. But all of astrology functions on the complexity of these simple building blocks.
By the way, as was said, these are the same principles that underpin medicine, architecture, music and anything else that we can master at a high level. Things become complicated when we become disconnected from their component qualities and the Universal principles that create it.
Whether you know it or not, you (and everyone you know), are under the influence of astrology every moment of every day. Your higher self (as shown by the planets) are reaching down and communicating through your emotional body (as shown by the astrology signs), which are leading you into action/karma (as shown primarily by the astrology houses). This is a continual process known as...... Your Unfolding Karma
This dance has been happening for billions and billions of years, long before there were human beings, in form, to even experience it. One of the most important "reframes" of the Universal Vedic astrology method, is to first clearly track "what is astrology?" Once I began independent study, and stopped listening to the contorted explanations of what astrology was, I quickly realized it was the study of God, in the form of the universe. I was happy to have come to this realization independence of any astronomical confirmation or Vedic/Scriptural confirmation - even though those things quickly followed.
Our solar system is 4 1/2 billion years old. The planets have been moving in their orbits that long, yet life on Earth has only existed for the last 500 million years – about 1/10 of the time. 9/10 of the history of our solar system there was for all intents and purposes, no life. So what was happening during that time? Well, the divine Universe was getting the formula right, so that by the time creatures with bodies appeared, the bodies would work really well, and the genius of each of the planets would be embedded into our entire organism.
If you're ever curious about all of the fantastic stories of the gods, and all of their activities happening in the invisible realm, just remember the fact of the age of the universe measured against the age of "humanity". Human beings did not appear on the scene until approximately 100,000 years ago, one 1/45,000 of the history of our solar system.
It is from this beginning point that we acknowledge the planets as deities, and in the Vedic tradition, and the zodiac itself as the sacred Path these deities have been traveling for billions of years. Their power and psychology takes form once we have an ascendant, and the houses are set up correctly.
Static and Dynamic Factors
This unfolding karma takes place on many levels, both subtle and gross, and through the three bodies of Spirit, (Planets / causal body) emotion, (Sign / astral body) and form (Houses / physical body). All three of these are seen when we assess the birth chart (static factor) to intersecting with the dashas (timing cycle) to end the transits in the sky each day (the cosmic
timepiece). This is where......90% of your astrology focus should be. You could take lifetime's of simply studying planets, signs and houses through the various Vedic frameworks - pondering the myths and symbology - penetrating more deeply into the zodiac itself as a sacred mandala - and still not begin to exhaust the depth of wisdom found here. The Level 1 certification course...
...deepens and concentrates these universal themes before jumping around like a drunk monkey on to more complicated and bewildering techniques. This is good news for you! Because you have likely gathered more than enough information, but it is not integrated nor is it deep enough. Meaning, first there must be a focus on all of the Vedic concepts and structures as they relate to planet signs and houses individually. Then, the integration of static and dynamic factors needs to happen. And most importantly...
... You need to know how planets, signs and houses interact with each other, then interface with timing methods. As is the case with everything in life, going more deeply into the right things and (most importantly) to in the correct order, is more important than learning a lot of things, our order and without a lot of depth. This is the typical approach to learning Vedic astrology.
Focus on Universal Principles First
The reason the Universal Astrology system works so well is because it focuses on the Universal principles, just like every other Science. For example, the rules of architecture work regardless of culture, system or anything else. If you do not honor the rules of architecture, the Universal Law of Gravity will crash your house to the ground.
Similarly, if you do not know the Universal laws of astrology (and all metaphysics), the Universal Law of Karma will crash your life in no time. The reason so many astrologers are not good astrology teachers is because they are not teaching from a foundational point of view, focusing on the Universal principles.
Here are a few of the most important Universal Principles:
- The planets themselves as karakas (Gods)
- The 3 Gunas (body/mind/soul)
- The Five elements (Earth/water/fire/air/space)
- The 4 Purusarthas (Dharma/artha/kama/moksha)
- The Castes (Brahmin/Kshatriya/Vaishya/Sudra)
- Gender - Inner and outer (Masculine / Feminine/Neuter)
- Modalities (Moveable/Fixed/Dual)
- Natural Benefic / Malefic
- Functional Benefic / Malefic
- Gentle / Cruel
- Yogas (Sambandha - connections)
- Planetary Order
- Nature of Houses
- Astronomy
- Visual / observational phenomena
But even if you are a beginner, the frameworks can be easily grasped, then each planet, sign, house and principal is simply "hung" on that framework.
For instance:
Aries is Rajasic (passionate), fiery, masculine, ruled by Mars, Cardinal, large, quadruped
Scorpio is Tamasic (protective), watery, feminine, ruled by Mars, fixed, Slender, insect.
Both signs are ruled by Mars, yet we can see specifically how they are different from each other, and how they are alike. This is systematic and flawless. Using these frameworks correctly allows you to simply state each principle, and untangle their meanings for yourself and others. Of course, this is a simple example. But all of astrology functions on the complexity of these simple building blocks.
By the way, as was said, these are the same principles that underpin medicine, architecture, music and anything else that we can master at a high level. Things become complicated when we become disconnected from their component qualities and the Universal principles that create it.
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And it’s very different from the common methods you’re likely familiar with because of how it takes the guesswork out of reading astrology charts correctly by tapping into the prioritizing, sequencing and frameworks of yoga and Indian spirituality.
And as you’ll see, it sensibly organizes all of the astrological information and easily explains your karma and why you’re here – so you can relax into your True nature, and be the person you were meant to be.
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And you can even impress your friends and family with how much you know about astrology even though in the past you have sounded silly when you tried to explain astrology. 😂 LOL,.. admit it!
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A FEW IMPORTANT THINGS:
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* You are meant to know Vedic astrology.
It is not just fortune-telling or something that can help you live a happy life. Whether you become a Vedic astrologer or not is not the point. Vedic Astrology is the study of HOW and WHY you incarnated and HOW the Cosmos works.
* Yes, you can do it
It is not too complicated for you. I know you believe that, but I will prove to you that it is just not true.
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ONE WORD: SNACKING
* Navigating the overwhelm and “data gathering” mindset you are stuck in with astrology. I call it the “Snacking Behavior”. (You must learn astrology correctly. Spend the same amount of time going deep.)
* Navigating the overwhelm and “data gathering” mindset you are stuck in with astrology. I call it the “Snacking Behavior”. (You must learn astrology correctly. Spend the same amount of time going deep.)
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ARE YOU STRUGGLING?
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* Finding clear and concise methods that allow you to read astrology charts consistently.
(Rather than it looking like a confusing jumble. Where do you start?)
* Channeling your love of astrology into something that makes sense, not leads to MORE confusion or FEAR.
(Many beginners use astrology to "worry about the bad stuff". It is so much more than that.)
* Finding a teacher that explains things simply & deeply, so astrology is holistic and part of your “life experience”.
(I get it. I developed the approach i have to fix this problem. I came to know that "Astrology is not something up there, it is something in here".
* Self confidence learning astrology. How do you get started at all learning. It all seems so complicated!
(I felt the same way. But I have a formula now for building self-confidence.)
* General sense of purpose and life direction.
(You are meant to know astrology and your life purpose.)
(Rather than it looking like a confusing jumble. Where do you start?)
* Channeling your love of astrology into something that makes sense, not leads to MORE confusion or FEAR.
(Many beginners use astrology to "worry about the bad stuff". It is so much more than that.)
* Finding a teacher that explains things simply & deeply, so astrology is holistic and part of your “life experience”.
(I get it. I developed the approach i have to fix this problem. I came to know that "Astrology is not something up there, it is something in here".
* Self confidence learning astrology. How do you get started at all learning. It all seems so complicated!
(I felt the same way. But I have a formula now for building self-confidence.)
* General sense of purpose and life direction.
(You are meant to know astrology and your life purpose.)
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I was more confused than you! 😅
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By the time I started to study astrology seriously, I was lost.
I had been practicing meditation and Indian energetics for years, since 1983. Most of this early "study" was practicing meditation techniques form the books of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, later called "Osho".
The Tantric meditations healed my young broken heart.
As a child of divorce, with 2 parents who never loved each other and who had a lot of personal problems, I came into the world with a lot of anger, pain and frustration. Meditation was (and is) the healing balm. But by the late 90's I had gotten separated from my spiritual Self.
I had been pursuing a career in music. But the truth is – I was just a lost, broke, “musician” going nowhere.
A pretty pathetic character indeed!
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Then, an unexpected "LUCKY" break
Then the divine intervened, I LOST MY DAY JOB! This gave me the space to pursue what I had abandoned years before.
At first, I focused on Yoga and meditation, because that was my path from years before. It was great to teach & reconnect to spirit that way. I taught many yoga classes per week for a few years while I was doing astrology research. I also focused on music and played Kirtan concerts every 2 weeks for a couple of years. Kirtan is devotional Indian music.
Astrology Eventually Wins Out
,…eventually astrology took over and became the #1 Thing. I loved teaching yoga and loved playing music, but Vedic astrology was my passion.
This lead to years of solitary research, leading to my first book, “The Ascendant – 108 Planets of Vedic Astrology”. But during this time, I was dealing with one huge problem – and I know you can relate.
There was no system or professional training available
Like you, I was very inspired by the rhythms of the cosmos and fascinated by how it was all reflected in the charts.
There was so much to learn. There were so many details to get straight :: I would listen to teachers, in awe, and wish that I could also read charts.
But most of what I was hearing from those teachers was not resonating with me at all. (Not to be critical of others, but it is true) Either it was too “fatalistic” and closed-ended or it was too “airy fairy” and not specific enough. So much was focused on materiality and predictions, etc.
Teachers were confused, with no system. Some were even confused about things as basic as the Zodiac.
I had a long history with it already - and did not hear much “Vedic Wisdom” from other teachers I was listening to.
That didn't stop me from getting the Certifications that were available to me. But frankly, they did not mean anything.
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Empty Certifications - No SYSTEM - So I Built One.
Those Certifications were just memorizing details with no system of how to actually practice astrology.
So, I went back to MY basics, of Yoga and meditation and just dug into the source texts (which led to my first book). I saw what was making every thing happen, based on organizing (then going deeply) into a few key principles first. To my shock and surprise, it worked!
I had stumbled onto a rock-solid system that was based on a pure interpretation of the Classic texts. But to be honest, it was being in the presence of my SatGuru Amma that brought the texts to life for me. I am not saying this in a "Religious" context/"Belief in Her". Being in the presence of a living embodiment of the teachings, (Astrological, Yogic, etc.) brought all of the energy to life in ME! And it clarified to me what was missing from the teachings I was hearing.
The first idea that I realized is this:
"Astrology is not something Up There, It is something In Here."
This validated what I had always known about life / oneness etc.. From my earliest days.
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What had been frustrating me so much about astrology and what I was hearing,.. Boiled down to this.
I Thought We Are All "One" Energy
We are all supposed to be one,.. One energy.
Then we start to study astrology and everything is "Good and Bad".
Good planets and bad planets.
Good Karma and Bad Karma.
What if "The Truth" is still TRUE, even in Astrology?,.. And it is all part of the "Divine Lila" (Play of God's Grace) – and working out the way it is supposed to?
What if Astrology is just a showing different moods of the Divine Mother – and all of the planets are divine? Some lessons are harder because we are still immature.
What a concept!
Sitting at the feet of Amma, watching HER divine moods for hours and days and years not only made this a "belief",.. It made it factual for me – and confirmed my decades of practice.
With new found inspiration, confidence and a new "lifestyle", I set out to do my best. So I took a leap of faith into a "Career Path" that was unknown to me in a very expensive City, San Francisco.
I started doing astrology full-time – mostly doing readings. But quickly began teaching – as my heart has always resonated more with "teaching people to fish".
This led to my first full “System” Course in 2006 with a select group of Students. It was a trial run, but people loved it. Then I launched the first formal Certification course in 2008. Then in 2010 Dattatreya Shiva Baba (Dr. Pillai) hired me to teach the same course to his students. Then in 2012 I relaunched the Course in a semester format, with homework and full contact. Then in 2018 the course was later improved into its current form to give full access to all material and bonuses and monthly conference calls.
Also In 2018, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar published my book "Yoga and Vedic Astrology" after noticing the rapid progress of his long-time student under my tutelage.
What does this have to do with you?
So, what does it all have to do with you, and the reason you are here Today?
You should know, these courses are the result of decades of teaching & life experience. They have been tested for decades & validated at the highest level, by astrologers and other spiritual teachers.
I am not still trying to “figure it out". The trial runs have been done! These classes and methods work.
Not just for me, but for thousands of people just like you. Teachers would not trust just anyone with their students!
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The Biggest Problems You Face
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-- BIG PROBLEM #1: Snacking Behavior - Memorization is Not Mastery 😟
The reason you are bewildered by astrology, is you have not mastered these details. When I say "mastered", I don't mean "memorized". Perhaps you have them memorized some, but mastery is not memorization. Mastery means you can flawlessly interpret each of these principles by themselves, which then gives you enormous skill in synthesizing them in real time. Like most astrology students.
Confusion & The Illusion of understanding
This creates a huge "illusion of understanding" around what you think you know already. Simply because you have memorized the exaltation and debilitation point of planets, does not mean you understand "why" the points are there. If you cannot explain it, simply, to another person, then you do not understand it yet. Also, knowing how to see that thing in context, and as a part of a larger chart/person is the ONLY thing that matters.
The reason you are bewildered by astrology, is you have not mastered these details. When I say "mastered", I don't mean "memorized". Perhaps you have them memorized some, but mastery is not memorization. Mastery means you can flawlessly interpret each of these principles by themselves, which then gives you enormous skill in synthesizing them in real time. Like most astrology students.
Confusion & The Illusion of understanding
This creates a huge "illusion of understanding" around what you think you know already. Simply because you have memorized the exaltation and debilitation point of planets, does not mean you understand "why" the points are there. If you cannot explain it, simply, to another person, then you do not understand it yet. Also, knowing how to see that thing in context, and as a part of a larger chart/person is the ONLY thing that matters.
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-- BIG PROBLEM #2: Priorities Are Mixed Up 😕
A lack of prioritizing is another big problem you are facing. Not only have you mistaken memorization for mastery, but your priorities are mixed up. You have this idea that some subtle, nuanced yoga you have memorized in one of the harmonic charts, is as important as the dignity of the planet in the seventh house, or the gunas and elements of the ascendant or moon, for example.
Confusion of Being "Out of Sequence"
This is why even though you may make a lot of correct statements, underneath it all you have no confidence in what you are saying. You are just repeating things you have memorized with no priority and in no Sequence - A hang nail is just as important as a heart attack to you!
A lack of prioritizing is another big problem you are facing. Not only have you mistaken memorization for mastery, but your priorities are mixed up. You have this idea that some subtle, nuanced yoga you have memorized in one of the harmonic charts, is as important as the dignity of the planet in the seventh house, or the gunas and elements of the ascendant or moon, for example.
Confusion of Being "Out of Sequence"
This is why even though you may make a lot of correct statements, underneath it all you have no confidence in what you are saying. You are just repeating things you have memorized with no priority and in no Sequence - A hang nail is just as important as a heart attack to you!
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-- BIG PROBLEM #3: No Confidence - "So Complicated" to Learn. 😩
I thought this too because I was following the "Memorization,.." model above. It is not that complicated if you have a system. One of the things that makes me kind of angry is this idea that so many students have now, that they need to be "gifted" in order to learn. That is not true. This course has been time-tested and use to certify more than 500 students. It is like any college-level course.
YOU CAN DO IT!
"Astrology Teachers" can confuse you more
I know why you think it is so complicated, because you have been told that, whether explicitly or implicitly. Meaning, so many times you have listened to a teacher and thought they were brilliant, but YOU do not understand. So you think it was YOUR FAULT that you did not understand.
IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT THAT TEACHERS ARE CONFUSING YOU.
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-- BIG PROBLEM #4: Disconnected From Purpose 😭
I want you to not only be able to interpret other people's charts correctly, but to be able to interpret your own chart correctly as well. I want you to also understand your place in the cosmos. These are the things we focus on in the level I Certification Course, for nine months, going deeper into what the structures actually mean, and then doing them in the proper order. Once you do this, that astrology information you have gathered becomes incredibly tight.
Lost, Scared and Confused?
We are living in very transitional times. I don't know what I would do if I did not have these teachings to anchor my life and my path. Not only that, but our sense of "COMMUNITY" is very lacking these days. We have the illusion of connection, rather than the real thing or the good thing. Meaning, the internet gives us a sense of connection and "knowledge", but we need to be extra careful. There are so many dark, confused teachings now - that are disconnected from sacred truths. But you CAN plug-in to pure wisdom as well and a supportive community.
I want you to not only be able to interpret other people's charts correctly, but to be able to interpret your own chart correctly as well. I want you to also understand your place in the cosmos. These are the things we focus on in the level I Certification Course, for nine months, going deeper into what the structures actually mean, and then doing them in the proper order. Once you do this, that astrology information you have gathered becomes incredibly tight.
Lost, Scared and Confused?
We are living in very transitional times. I don't know what I would do if I did not have these teachings to anchor my life and my path. Not only that, but our sense of "COMMUNITY" is very lacking these days. We have the illusion of connection, rather than the real thing or the good thing. Meaning, the internet gives us a sense of connection and "knowledge", but we need to be extra careful. There are so many dark, confused teachings now - that are disconnected from sacred truths. But you CAN plug-in to pure wisdom as well and a supportive community.
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But, .... Great News!
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#1 - If you have been "Snacking", STOP! You have gathered enough information! 😃
Your biggest problem is you need to organize all of the data you have gathered. You will not be able to do Vedic astrology well unless you understand the Vedic concepts. That's why the we start with an entire course with four master classes on Indian concepts.
Your Soul's Evolution
Knowing these frameworks deeply, allows you to notice how the principles behind astrology AND life. Once this happens, you start working on higher and higher leverage principles, which permeate your entire life. Then astrology stops just being something you are using to try to figure yourself out. You need to think bigger.
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#2 - "Priority and Sequence" is Everything. 🧐
The course is laid out with everything in the right place. The first thing you learn comes first. The next thing you learn is supposed to come next. If you do not do that, then it is like trying to drive your car before you've even sat down in the seat or put the key in the ignition.
Your whackadoodle strange questions!
you may not realize it, but to me most questions I get about astrology are really quite crazy and they emanate from things being wildly out of sequence and completely UN prioritized. It's like asking why the steering wheel isn't executing the left turn before you've even gotten in the car or started it! 🤪
The course is laid out with everything in the right place. The first thing you learn comes first. The next thing you learn is supposed to come next. If you do not do that, then it is like trying to drive your car before you've even sat down in the seat or put the key in the ignition.
Your whackadoodle strange questions!
you may not realize it, but to me most questions I get about astrology are really quite crazy and they emanate from things being wildly out of sequence and completely UN prioritized. It's like asking why the steering wheel isn't executing the left turn before you've even gotten in the car or started it! 🤪
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#3 - Save Time - Go Deep Not Shallow 🧐
This time-wasting/ “snacking” problem is simple. Stop doing it. Similar to in your life and your diet. If you keep eating junk food you're going to get fat, lazy and have poor health. If you base the strength of your immune system and you are physical power on what's capable by eating junk food, it will be a skewed perspective indeed.
Or are you not serious after all?
I realized that most people who read these pages, and who consider investing in getting trained properly, are actually just not that serious. That's probably you. You like dabbling with astrology and you like learning about your chart and sort of playing around with it, but you're just not that serious. Hey, that's fine. But if you are serious, hear this. You're never going to learn it properly unless you invest in it and take it seriously / get properly trained. It is that or keep entertaining yourself. But also realize if you're doing that, it's because you're just not that serious. Don't be under any illusions. I'm certainly not. 🤭
This time-wasting/ “snacking” problem is simple. Stop doing it. Similar to in your life and your diet. If you keep eating junk food you're going to get fat, lazy and have poor health. If you base the strength of your immune system and you are physical power on what's capable by eating junk food, it will be a skewed perspective indeed.
Or are you not serious after all?
I realized that most people who read these pages, and who consider investing in getting trained properly, are actually just not that serious. That's probably you. You like dabbling with astrology and you like learning about your chart and sort of playing around with it, but you're just not that serious. Hey, that's fine. But if you are serious, hear this. You're never going to learn it properly unless you invest in it and take it seriously / get properly trained. It is that or keep entertaining yourself. But also realize if you're doing that, it's because you're just not that serious. Don't be under any illusions. I'm certainly not. 🤭
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#4 - More Connected to Spirit, Self and Community 😎
The need to practice with peers and plug-in to community (called "Satsang") is Crucial. It is hard to find these days. It is not hard to find "people online" now to talk to or "listen to". But it is very hard to find "Satsang", a gathering of the WISE – a group of people we should be listening to. Compare this type of "Community" to the chat section of youtube or Facebook. That is the "illusion of community" and is likely DISconnecting you from truth.
And it keeps growing everyday
At our school, we mostly have our "Satsang" online. Then once a month meet in person. The Vedic Astrology family is so important. We also meet live on Zoom calls to discuss specific questions and share. We also meet in person at conferences to reconnect person to person. Great friendships are formed and our skills reinforced at these times. We even had our first Faculty Conference
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What is the P5 System?
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"The System" is Everything
Anything you have ever learned, or learned correctly happened because there was a SYSTEM in place. After close to a decade of certification courses, and more than a decade of full-time teaching, I decided to formally name the astrological method that I have been using / teaching and perfecting since I began my full time practice in 2004.
I decided to name it the “P5 System”.
What is the P5 System?
It stands for:
These 5 "P’s" are the "pillars" of any effective learning system.
Purpose - First you need to know the reason you are practicing astrology. This purpose is closely related to the reason you are alive. Lacking the sense of purpose your life will be confusing and you may drift between meaningless interactions with people, work and other experiences. That's why I put a lot of importance on describing “what is astrology”, “what is life”, “what is the purpose behind anything”. After you answer these questions your relationships improve, your work improves and a sense of peace settles into your life. Many try to learn astrology with a confused life purpose. In that case, astrology itself can be confusing to you, and actually deepen your lack of purpose. This is quite common nowadays, where people see astrology as "fortune telling" and as a way to fix their problems. So, the first part of the P5 method is to reconnect to a sense of purpose and connect that to astrology.
Principles - Once you get clear about the purpose of astrology, and life, and see the connection between the two, you need to get clear about the universal principles of astrology. These necessary building blocks give you enormous confidence, because you are able to break things down to "bite-size chunks" that are easily comprehensible and digestible. Overwhelm is one of the biggest problems you can have when you start to learn astrology, or any subject. Karma, the elements, the planets, the Signs, the evolutionary principles - the same spiritual principles of life must be your focus at first. Then, you can refer those things back to the higher purpose.
Principles Stacking - Next, you need to stack those principles on top of each other. When you do this your astrological (and life awareness) skyrocket and you make swift and rapid progress in those areas. It's at this point you begin to see enormous growth and change, as you begin to feel in your bones how anger and frustration evolves into discipline (Mars). How fear evolves into concentration and awareness (Saturn). This growth, wisdom and progress is then passed on to those in your life, your loved ones, your clients your career and relationships. The evolution of your actions (fire) and wealth (earth) and principles (Jupiter) are examples of principle stacking.
Anything you have ever learned, or learned correctly happened because there was a SYSTEM in place. After close to a decade of certification courses, and more than a decade of full-time teaching, I decided to formally name the astrological method that I have been using / teaching and perfecting since I began my full time practice in 2004.
I decided to name it the “P5 System”.
What is the P5 System?
It stands for:
- Purpose
- Principles
- Principles Stacking
- Priority and Sequence
- Practice with Peers
These 5 "P’s" are the "pillars" of any effective learning system.
Purpose - First you need to know the reason you are practicing astrology. This purpose is closely related to the reason you are alive. Lacking the sense of purpose your life will be confusing and you may drift between meaningless interactions with people, work and other experiences. That's why I put a lot of importance on describing “what is astrology”, “what is life”, “what is the purpose behind anything”. After you answer these questions your relationships improve, your work improves and a sense of peace settles into your life. Many try to learn astrology with a confused life purpose. In that case, astrology itself can be confusing to you, and actually deepen your lack of purpose. This is quite common nowadays, where people see astrology as "fortune telling" and as a way to fix their problems. So, the first part of the P5 method is to reconnect to a sense of purpose and connect that to astrology.
Principles - Once you get clear about the purpose of astrology, and life, and see the connection between the two, you need to get clear about the universal principles of astrology. These necessary building blocks give you enormous confidence, because you are able to break things down to "bite-size chunks" that are easily comprehensible and digestible. Overwhelm is one of the biggest problems you can have when you start to learn astrology, or any subject. Karma, the elements, the planets, the Signs, the evolutionary principles - the same spiritual principles of life must be your focus at first. Then, you can refer those things back to the higher purpose.
Principles Stacking - Next, you need to stack those principles on top of each other. When you do this your astrological (and life awareness) skyrocket and you make swift and rapid progress in those areas. It's at this point you begin to see enormous growth and change, as you begin to feel in your bones how anger and frustration evolves into discipline (Mars). How fear evolves into concentration and awareness (Saturn). This growth, wisdom and progress is then passed on to those in your life, your loved ones, your clients your career and relationships. The evolution of your actions (fire) and wealth (earth) and principles (Jupiter) are examples of principle stacking.
Priority and Sequence - After you correctly use these principles, to understand the basic mechanics of the chart, then you need to prioritize those principles and deploy them in the proper sequence. You use "priority and sequence" in your life all the time, with things you do successfully. Imagine trying to make an omelette, but doing things in the wrong order or in the wrong measure. Imagine dumping 5 teaspoons of salt in the pan first, then stirring it with a fork, then turning on the burner, then cracking the egg. YUM! Guess what, when I hear most people talk about astrology, this is how it sounds to me. After a while, those strange approaches will jump out at you also. This is really the secret sauce to the subtlety and nuance necessary to be a great astrologer.
Practice with Peers - lastly, you need to practice these methods, in a safe environment, with others who have learned the same systems and who understand the science. There's no substitute for the "Satsang" or "gathering of the wise", especially when you first begin to learn a complicated science like astrology. That's why the certification course, and in all my courses, I set up an exclusive member forum for you. So, you can relax and rest assured that all of your questions will get answered, either by me or other trained teachers.
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Focus on Universal Principles First
The reason the P5 Astrology system works so well is because it focuses on the Universal principles, just like every other Science. For example, the rules of architecture work regardless of culture, system or anything else. If you do not honor the rules of architecture, the Universal Law of Gravity will crash your house to the ground.
Similarly, if you do not know the Universal laws of astrology (and all metaphysics), the Universal Law of Karma will crash your life in no time. The reason so many astrologers are not good astrology teachers is because they are not teaching from a foundational point of view, focusing on the Universal principles.
Here are a few of the most important Universal Principles:
These frameworks not only underpin Vedic astrology, they underpin all metaphysical systems the world over, and they always have. This is why there are so many Western astrologers, and metaphysicians from other disciplines, who take my courses. Given the heavy emphasis on these common frameworks, yoga teachers and Ayurvedic practitioners find this certification course to be stellar.
But even if you are a beginner, the frameworks can be easily grasped, then each planet, sign, house and principal is simply "hung" on that framework.
For instance:
Aries is Rajasic (passionate), fiery, masculine, ruled by Mars, Cardinal, large, quadruped
Scorpio is Tamasic (protective), watery, feminine, ruled by Mars, fixed, Slender, insect.
Both signs are ruled by Mars, yet we can see specifically how they are different from each other, and how they are alike. This is systematic and flawless. Using these frameworks correctly allows you to simply state each principle, and untangle their meanings for yourself and others. Of course, this is a simple example. But all of astrology functions on the complexity of these simple building blocks.
By the way, as was said, these are the same principles that underpin medicine, architecture, music and anything else that we can master at a high level. Things become complicated when we become disconnected from their component qualities and the Universal principles that create it.
The reason the P5 Astrology system works so well is because it focuses on the Universal principles, just like every other Science. For example, the rules of architecture work regardless of culture, system or anything else. If you do not honor the rules of architecture, the Universal Law of Gravity will crash your house to the ground.
Similarly, if you do not know the Universal laws of astrology (and all metaphysics), the Universal Law of Karma will crash your life in no time. The reason so many astrologers are not good astrology teachers is because they are not teaching from a foundational point of view, focusing on the Universal principles.
Here are a few of the most important Universal Principles:
- The planets themselves as karakas (Gods)
- The 3 Gunas (body/mind/soul)
- The Five elements (Earth/water/fire/air/space)
- The 4 Purusarthas (Dharma/artha/kama/moksha)
- The Castes (Brahmin/Kshatriya/Vaishya/Sudra)
- Gender - Inner and outer (Masculine / Feminine/Neuter)
- Modalities (Moveable/Fixed/Dual)
- Natural Benefic / Malefic
- Functional Benefic / Malefic
- Gentle / Cruel
- Yogas (Sambandha - connections)
- Planetary Order
- Nature of Houses
- Astronomy
- Visual / observational phenomena
These frameworks not only underpin Vedic astrology, they underpin all metaphysical systems the world over, and they always have. This is why there are so many Western astrologers, and metaphysicians from other disciplines, who take my courses. Given the heavy emphasis on these common frameworks, yoga teachers and Ayurvedic practitioners find this certification course to be stellar.
But even if you are a beginner, the frameworks can be easily grasped, then each planet, sign, house and principal is simply "hung" on that framework.
For instance:
Aries is Rajasic (passionate), fiery, masculine, ruled by Mars, Cardinal, large, quadruped
Scorpio is Tamasic (protective), watery, feminine, ruled by Mars, fixed, Slender, insect.
Both signs are ruled by Mars, yet we can see specifically how they are different from each other, and how they are alike. This is systematic and flawless. Using these frameworks correctly allows you to simply state each principle, and untangle their meanings for yourself and others. Of course, this is a simple example. But all of astrology functions on the complexity of these simple building blocks.
By the way, as was said, these are the same principles that underpin medicine, architecture, music and anything else that we can master at a high level. Things become complicated when we become disconnected from their component qualities and the Universal principles that create it.
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The Certification Program
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The P5 Certification Course takes classical Indian methods and protocols and organizes them into a unique mix of research and methodologies. I use “Principle Stacking and Prioritized Dynamic Sequencing”. This is the best way to read astrology charts consistently and connect to your place in the Cosmos.”
- The course itself is a series of assignments, templates and strategies, broken up into 1-1.5 hour long Video lessons with an audio version and an electronic manual to follow along with.
- You get instant access to all of those lessons, as well as many bonus courses to supplement the course material.
- The certification course material itself is broken up into 5 modules, with mostly 6 classes per module.
- Each lesson has been carefully organized to build on the previous lesson, so you can learn astrology systematically and not get overwhelmed.
- There is self-check homework to make sure you are learning correctly.
- There is a discussion forum (for FULL ACCESS Members).
- There are monthly Zoom video calls (for FULL ACCESS Members).
- All material is available immediately, so you can go through at your own pace.
- You can take the exam after 6 months and be certified.
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Why is this program different?
21st Century Learning Model
If you were to hire me to teach you privately, I would give you the exact same lesson plans, in the exact same order that you are getting in this course. Yet, how much would it cost you to hire me to be your personal tutor? I will tell you that answer, at least 100.00 / hour. I will be putting in at least 70 hours on your behalf - which means even at half the rate, these classes are worth at least $3,500.00 realistically.
Technology allows us to accomplish the same thing, with online video and communities, the same information, personalization and attention to detail is possible - and I am able to pass on enormous saving to you.
Mentorship and One Consistent Voice
Vedic astrology and all ancient, dharmic cultures have a tradition of personal mentorship that has been broken in this modern era, due to "organization sponsored" online learning. Although it may seem fun and exciting to get a lot of different viewpoints while learning, more often than not a "too many cooks spoil the stew" metaphor applies - as teachers are at different levels of expertise and use different approaches.
The "one teacher this week, another teacher the following week" idea may be good for the teachers, but the students are often bewildered about who to listen to. If you have learned from my free videos and courses, let me take you through the whole system.
Community, Forum and Live Class Combination
This revolutionary learning model actually Improves the One on One Teacher / Student experience - at least for the introductory / initiatory classes, I truly believe it is an improvement. Here is why.
1. The video class allows you to look me directly in the eye, as I teach in an uninterrupted flow, and it allows you to rewind my direct transmission as many times as you need in order to understand.
2. After digesting these direct transmissions and pondering them, THEN you get to ask questions in the forum, just using the typed word. You also get to see the questions and conversations of others, and me answering them AND you can also answer and engage in the forum yourself - which gives you confidence to speak about these things (something that would not happen if it were just you and I together.
3. Then after a few weeks of video and forum we convene for live calls to discuss what may still be confusing.
Material Taught at the Correct Pace
We have all been there before. We go to a conference, take in 6 classes in a day and then we do not remember anything we learned because it was just too much information. Our mind needs time to digest the information we gather, and reflect upon it - or else it will not get integrated. This weekly online learning format allows you to learn in a natural way - so you are not overwhelmed. Homework assignments and constant dialogue in the forum also keeps you up to date and makes sure your questions get answered.
More Affordable - More Accountable
I am an independent teacher and practitioner - not an "organization" so I do not have any loyalties to anyone but you, the student. I do not have any teachers I need to pay or overhead to maintain / secretaries to pay (actually I do, but I am able to handle that). The bottom line is this. I run my business very efficiently, so I am able to keep things lean and pass those savings on to you.
This also means that I am more available, accessible and accountable to you at every turn. You are studying with me, dealing with me as if we were neighbors. This is how I see it. I always ask myself "is there a way that I can make this more affordable, easier and better for the students", and when I find a way, I just do it - rather than having to slough through the bureacracy of an organization.
21st Century Learning Model
If you were to hire me to teach you privately, I would give you the exact same lesson plans, in the exact same order that you are getting in this course. Yet, how much would it cost you to hire me to be your personal tutor? I will tell you that answer, at least 100.00 / hour. I will be putting in at least 70 hours on your behalf - which means even at half the rate, these classes are worth at least $3,500.00 realistically.
Technology allows us to accomplish the same thing, with online video and communities, the same information, personalization and attention to detail is possible - and I am able to pass on enormous saving to you.
Mentorship and One Consistent Voice
Vedic astrology and all ancient, dharmic cultures have a tradition of personal mentorship that has been broken in this modern era, due to "organization sponsored" online learning. Although it may seem fun and exciting to get a lot of different viewpoints while learning, more often than not a "too many cooks spoil the stew" metaphor applies - as teachers are at different levels of expertise and use different approaches.
The "one teacher this week, another teacher the following week" idea may be good for the teachers, but the students are often bewildered about who to listen to. If you have learned from my free videos and courses, let me take you through the whole system.
Community, Forum and Live Class Combination
This revolutionary learning model actually Improves the One on One Teacher / Student experience - at least for the introductory / initiatory classes, I truly believe it is an improvement. Here is why.
1. The video class allows you to look me directly in the eye, as I teach in an uninterrupted flow, and it allows you to rewind my direct transmission as many times as you need in order to understand.
2. After digesting these direct transmissions and pondering them, THEN you get to ask questions in the forum, just using the typed word. You also get to see the questions and conversations of others, and me answering them AND you can also answer and engage in the forum yourself - which gives you confidence to speak about these things (something that would not happen if it were just you and I together.
3. Then after a few weeks of video and forum we convene for live calls to discuss what may still be confusing.
Material Taught at the Correct Pace
We have all been there before. We go to a conference, take in 6 classes in a day and then we do not remember anything we learned because it was just too much information. Our mind needs time to digest the information we gather, and reflect upon it - or else it will not get integrated. This weekly online learning format allows you to learn in a natural way - so you are not overwhelmed. Homework assignments and constant dialogue in the forum also keeps you up to date and makes sure your questions get answered.
More Affordable - More Accountable
I am an independent teacher and practitioner - not an "organization" so I do not have any loyalties to anyone but you, the student. I do not have any teachers I need to pay or overhead to maintain / secretaries to pay (actually I do, but I am able to handle that). The bottom line is this. I run my business very efficiently, so I am able to keep things lean and pass those savings on to you.
This also means that I am more available, accessible and accountable to you at every turn. You are studying with me, dealing with me as if we were neighbors. This is how I see it. I always ask myself "is there a way that I can make this more affordable, easier and better for the students", and when I find a way, I just do it - rather than having to slough through the bureacracy of an organization.
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WEEKLY LEARNING RITUAL and COURSE SYLLABUS
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Your Weekly Learning Ritual
Each week you can digest the next 90 minute video, that I have recorded for you, based on the lesson plan and schedule detailed below. You will move together through the week's lesson - and your week's manual. You will watch this at your leisure and when you have the "mental space" to fit in. You will likely develop a "study time ritual" with the video trainings.
After you have sufficiently digested the information, you will do that week's homework assignment. You will ask any questions in the exclusive member forum, and usually get an answer within 24 hours (if you have a question). You will also have the benefit / encouragement of the other students in the class, so you stay constantly connected to the teachings.
You will find this learning arrangement to be a surprising combination of structure, consistency, autonomy, freedom, convenience and support. You will feel yourself challenged yet supported at every turn.
Then once a month we will me on a Zoom Call to discuss and stay inspired.
Revolutionary Learning Format
This course features a revolutionary online learning model that I have been developing for close to 15 years. I taught my first online class in 2004 and since then I have taught close to 15 courses.
With the ease of online video now - our options for connection are even better than they were before. Research proves that online video is much more engaging than just audio recordings and electronic manuals. Being able to see eye to eye builds a much deeper level of engagement. Plus you can replay the videos over and over if you need to.
Audio recordings will also be provided - so you can take the classes with you in the car or for a walk.
The class format leverages the most powerful quality of each medium - so it delivers the most impact, convenience - and allows me to pass on enormous savings to you.
In the course you will get:
- 1 Video Class each week so you can digest the material without getting overwhelmed
- Homework assigned that you can check yourself.
- Group conference / video calls each month.
- Constant contact and discussions, as needed, in the exclusive members only forum.
Realize this:
Even 5-10 years ago it was not possible to deliver weekly videos that could be watched online. They would have needed to be on a DVD or a VHS tape - which was very expensive - having to manufacture and ship weekly DVD's would be insane.
Just think of how expensive 50 hours of video on DVD or VHS would cost. Now you pay for none of that, but you are still getting as much VALUE - and I still must make those videos, manuals, upload them, etc.
I am glad that I can pass on the saved manufacturing and shipping costs to you, especially since I can still deliver massive value.
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~ Module 1 - Introduction to Indian Science
You will learn how the ancient Vedic texts, such as the rig Veda and the other Vedas led to other groups of texts, such as the Upahishads and Brahmanas. Then, how those texts led to the Puranas ( those that explain deities such as Lord Shiva, etc.). Then, how they lead to the great classics such as the Maha Barata and the Ramaya., And how those texts eventually led to the great Vedic sciences, such as yoga, Ayurveda and Vedic astrology.Universal principles such as the five elements, the 3 GUnas, The Chakras, Koshas, Karma and Dharma will be discussed at length, giving a large frame for the Vedic astrology practice. It is impossible to grasp the Vedic concepts without this knowledge and understanding of the history of Santana Dharma, Indian philosophy.
6 Classes - Topics Covered:
* The History of Vedic Culture and Literature.
* The philosophy of Sanatana Dharma and the resultant structures and sciences it has produced.
* The Vedic Sciences, as the formalizing of Santana Dharma into Sciences of living.
* Evolution of Vedic Astrology, from its Vedic roots / Naksatra based, to the form we now recognize.
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~ Module 2 - Introduction to Indian Science
You will learn how the Vedic sciences, studied in the previous module, begin to form Vedic astrology. First, we go very deeply into each planet and the signs that planet rules.Universal principles such as masculine and feminine, the gunas, elements, are reaffirmed. Also, principles unique to the astrology signs are focused on in greater depth. They include, the modalities, the castes.
There's a great emphasis on looking at "planets and signs". We are looking at charts the entire course, beginning with this module. Thus, immediately you learn how to compare Gunas, elements, modalities and motivations between planets and signs.
Other important concepts include the planetary order in how spirit takes form, exultation and debilitation points are examined in the synthesis is achieved as planets and signs are compared and contrasted with each other.
8 Classes - Topics Covered:
Week 1. General Planetary Attributes - Sun/Leo - Moon/Cancer are discussed. Confidence, connection and family or childish displays and tantrums.
Week 2. Mars and Signs are discussed. Courage and discipline or anger and hostility.
Week 3. Mercury and His Signs are discussed. Skill and flexibility or mindless stimulation and trivia.
Week 4. Jupiter and His Signs are discussed. Meaning and hope or
Week 5. Venus and Her Signs - The Seductive one enchants us all
Week 6. Saturn and His Signs - The Old man - the bringer of wisdom and truth - Keeping it real
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~ Module 3 - Introduction to Indian Science
You will learn the secret power and connection in the astrology houses. You will learn several important frameworks such as how "one thing leads to another", how each house is the culmination of the previous house and the origin point of the following house. You will also learn the powerful frameworks related to the four aims of life: Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha - and how these lessons culminates and evolve through body, mind and spirit.Also, we will unpack the lunar nodes, and start to approach helps use them in the astrology chart. Also, we will begin to look at more important astronomical phenomena such as combustion and retrograde.
This module is in preparation for the purely "Vedic" methods. The course until this time has been largely teaching universal principles, that are common to all astrology systems. Beginning with module for we pitted into the purely Vedic methods.
6 Classes - Topics Covered
Week 1 - Astrology Houses 1 through 4 Examined in Detail. The unfolding of Self and those Anchoring Processes
Week 2 - Astrology Houses 5-8 Examined in Detail. The unfolding of relationship with others and the Anchoring Processes
Week 3 - Houses 9 -12 Examined in Detail. The unfolding of our relations to the universe and the Anchoring Processes
Week 4 - Rahu and Ketu Examined in Detail (an overview). See Rahu / Ketu Course for More Detail.
Week 5 - Anchoring Conditions: Combustion and Retrograde Examined in Detail. Anchoring Techniques w/ Houses
Week 6 - Review and Application of Universal Astrology 1 and 2
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~ Module 4 - Introduction to Indian Science
Only now that we begin approaching the purely "Vedic" methods. At this point the course starts to get more complicated as you will actually learn how to do the calculations for planetary dignity. You will also start to learn the complex and subtle rules for house lordship.Also, we spend several weeks integrating Nakshatra's into your astrological understanding. But we go further than just rote memorization. You're taught how to actually use a Nakshatra's in chart analysis, by redoubling our efforts on the deities of the Nakshatra's and what do they trigger in their dasa cycles.
In addition, we start getting into planetary aspects and yogas. These two very important functional aspects of Vedic astrology begin to prepare us for actual chart analysis.
8 Classes - Topics Covered
Week 1- The Holistic Zodiac & Planets as House Rulers - 1
Week 2- The Holistic Zodiac & Planets as House Rulers - 2
Week 3- Nakshatras 1
Week 4- Nakshatras 2
Week 5- Planetary Aspects
Week 6- Important Yogas
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~ Module 5 - Introduction to Indian Science
In this module you will learn more advanced applications of yogas, and how to apply them within the structure of the dashas, in conjunction with planetary transits. In addition we will begin to apply the same principles in a harmonic charts and explore more advanced concepts and yogas, such as Vipareet Raja Yogas - Neecha Banga Yogas.In many ways, this module is preparing for the level II certification course as well. There is a lot of practice and integration of the earlier modules as we look toward level two.
8 Classes - Topics Covered
Week 1 - Vimshottari Dasa Overview
Week 2 - Character and Dasa Case Study
Week 3 - Additional Important Yogas
Week 4 - Vipareet Raja Yogas - Neecha Banga Yogas
Week 5 - Harmonic Chart Studies
Week 6 - Transits and Triggering of Karmas
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YES, SUPERIOR TO ONE ON ONE TRAINING
You probably do not believe this. But here is what I mean.
If you were to pay me to come sit in front of you and teach you astrology, I would teach you the exact same things in this certification course. The lessons would be in the exact same order, I would ask you to sit there and listen to me explain it to you the way I do in the course.
Then, I would give you the lessons, tell you to do the homework, then come back the following week after reviewing your questions we would do lesson number two.
This is exactly the way the certification course is laid out. However, I would charge you about $200 an hour to teach you privately.
Plus, there would be a rigid schedule that we both would have to stick to. There will be the pressure of personal expectations, comparing yourself with a teacher rather than other students and other things. (Bonus courses, etc.)
You probably do not believe this. But here is what I mean.
If you were to pay me to come sit in front of you and teach you astrology, I would teach you the exact same things in this certification course. The lessons would be in the exact same order, I would ask you to sit there and listen to me explain it to you the way I do in the course.
Then, I would give you the lessons, tell you to do the homework, then come back the following week after reviewing your questions we would do lesson number two.
This is exactly the way the certification course is laid out. However, I would charge you about $200 an hour to teach you privately.
Thus, the 40 hours of training would conservatively cost you about $8,000. That is not an exaggeration. Let's say I gave you a discount, and only charged you $100 an hour, it would be about $4000.
Plus, there would be a rigid schedule that we both would have to stick to. There will be the pressure of personal expectations, comparing yourself with a teacher rather than other students and other things. (Bonus courses, etc.)
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But remember, I said it was "Far superior to one on one training". Why is it "far superior", not just cheaper? Here is why.
Also, as you've already seen, the community aspect of a course like this is invaluable. Being able to interact with other teachers from the school, and other students in your class, as well as having is much access to me as you need, is the optimal learning environment for you. Also, you get to digest the material at your own pace. Speed up and slow down as you need to. Plus you have LIFETIME ACCESS and can REVIEW THE LESSONS FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!
So again, you lose nothing (because I would teach you the exact same lessons in the exact same order and in the exact same format if you were to pay me to do it privately). But you gain all of that access to the community – and save all of that money and time!
As you have seen, I have spent more than a decade finding the balance for you.
It is better for you to learn in a group, not one-on-one with the teacher who is much more advanced. It is better that you compare yourself with other students, not the teacher at this point.
Also, as you've already seen, the community aspect of a course like this is invaluable. Being able to interact with other teachers from the school, and other students in your class, as well as having is much access to me as you need, is the optimal learning environment for you. Also, you get to digest the material at your own pace. Speed up and slow down as you need to. Plus you have LIFETIME ACCESS and can REVIEW THE LESSONS FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!
So again, you lose nothing (because I would teach you the exact same lessons in the exact same order and in the exact same format if you were to pay me to do it privately). But you gain all of that access to the community – and save all of that money and time!
As you have seen, I have spent more than a decade finding the balance for you.
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BENEFITS:
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More affordable - Less expensive than similar courses, especially considering value.
More convenient - at your own pace, a few hours per week, you can stay up to date.
More accountable - you have unlimited contact with Sam and his senior staff.
More connected to the tradition - everything comes straight from the source texts
More clarity - one voice taking you from beginning to end, not teachers contradicting each other
More connected to the community - you have online membership community
More opportunity for you - not only will I support you as a student and an astrology counselor, but also as a teacher.
Proven and advocated - hundreds have graduated, read their testimonials. Decades in the making. You can do it!,.. If you have a system to follow.
Guaranteed - If for any reason you're not happy, I will refund you within 30 Days.
Available immediately - get access to the entire course and BONUSES Right Now
More convenient - at your own pace, a few hours per week, you can stay up to date.
More accountable - you have unlimited contact with Sam and his senior staff.
More connected to the tradition - everything comes straight from the source texts
More clarity - one voice taking you from beginning to end, not teachers contradicting each other
More connected to the community - you have online membership community
More opportunity for you - not only will I support you as a student and an astrology counselor, but also as a teacher.
Proven and advocated - hundreds have graduated, read their testimonials. Decades in the making. You can do it!,.. If you have a system to follow.
Guaranteed - If for any reason you're not happy, I will refund you within 30 Days.
Available immediately - get access to the entire course and BONUSES Right Now
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CORE BONUSES
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These Bonuses have been specially "Curated" to enhance the core curriculum of the Certification Course.
By itself the real world value of the course easily exceeds thousands of dollars. Yet when you add the bonuses to it, it becomes astronomical. I am am able to and ecstatic to be able to leverage the power of technology to deliver this MASSIVE value to you.
Please look over these bonuses and especially the section "Why did I add this as a bonus,..."
By itself the real world value of the course easily exceeds thousands of dollars. Yet when you add the bonuses to it, it becomes astronomical. I am am able to and ecstatic to be able to leverage the power of technology to deliver this MASSIVE value to you.
Please look over these bonuses and especially the section "Why did I add this as a bonus,..."
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FULL ACCESS BONUSES
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The core Bonuses take the course value into the stratosphere, but the the FULL ACCESS additional Bonuses take it into the Cosmos. This is meant to give the Full immersive experience and enhance the contact to me, the community and also give even more Spiritual Guidance, resonance and connection to the history and the tradition.
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Level 1 “Full Access”
- All classes in the course released at once
- Bonuses – Yoga and Vedic astrology – Lunar Nodes – Quantum Vedic Astrology – Meditation and Mantras
- EXTRA BONUS COURSES
Spiritual Secrets of Astrology – Sacred Texts Class – 6 month membership to “training lab” - Orientation Call with Sam - Access to Member Forum
- Monthly Conference Calls
- 33% Discount on other Courses
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FULL PAY –$1797 $1297
($500.00 discount applied for limited time)
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3 PAYMENTS of$697 $497
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Level 1 “Essentials”
- All classes in the course released at once
- Bonus courses – Yoga and Vedic astrology – Lunar Nodes – Quantum Vedic Astrology – Meditation and Mantras
- 33% Discount on other Courses
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FULL PAY –$1297 $897
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Testimonials
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Here are a few. I could have hundreds!
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"Risk Free, Rock Your World Or Your Money Back Guarantee"
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Here's How It Works: If you are really interested but not sure you can learn online, or something else like that, just give a try, and if for any reason within 30 DAYS you think it is not for you, I will give you your money back and we will still be friends. No problem, no questions asked. 100% Money Back Guaranteed.
Why am I willing to make such a guarantee?
Look, I've put my heart and soul into this, and frankly, I won't feel this is a success unless you enjoy it.
I want happy students, because I am committed to your success and I do not want people going forward if they are unhappy.
I guarantee all of my work. I think everyone should. I have never had someone ask for their money back, but I understand you may be hesitant and I want to shoulder all of that burden for you. So really, go ahead and give it a try.
But do not wait or there will not even be a slot for you.
Why am I willing to make such a guarantee?
Look, I've put my heart and soul into this, and frankly, I won't feel this is a success unless you enjoy it.
I want happy students, because I am committed to your success and I do not want people going forward if they are unhappy.
I guarantee all of my work. I think everyone should. I have never had someone ask for their money back, but I understand you may be hesitant and I want to shoulder all of that burden for you. So really, go ahead and give it a try.
But do not wait or there will not even be a slot for you.
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REGISTER NOW (if you still can)
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Level 1 “Full Access”
- All classes in the course released at once
- Bonuses – Yoga and Vedic astrology – Lunar Nodes – Quantum Vedic Astrology – Meditation and Mantras
- EXTRA BONUS COURSES
Spiritual Secrets of Astrology – Sacred Texts Class – 6 month membership to “training lab” - Orientation Call with Sam - Access to Member Forum
- Monthly Conference Calls
- 33% Discount on other Courses
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FULL PAY –$1797 $1297
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FULL PAY –
($500.00 discount applied for limited time)
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3 PAYMENTS of$697 $497
(3 @ $497.00 discount for limited time)
3 PAYMENTS of
(3 @ $497.00 discount for limited time)
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Level 1 “Essentials”
- All classes in the course released at once
- Bonus courses – Yoga and Vedic astrology – Lunar Nodes – Quantum Vedic Astrology – Meditation and Mantras
- 33% Discount on other Courses
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FULL PAY –$1297 $897
($400.00 discount applied for limited time)
FULL PAY –
($400.00 discount applied for limited time)
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2 PAYMENTS of$697 $497
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"So, that's it folks. All I can do is offer you and rock-solid, proven system, with close to 2 decades of "in the field" testing at a massive value - AND Guarantee that you will like it and benefit from it."
"If that is not enough, then I have to conclude that you just are not interested. Either way, I hope that one day you will see the real reason to learn Vedic astrology - because you are meant to know your place in the cosmos and who you really are."
"If that is not enough, then I have to conclude that you just are not interested. Either way, I hope that one day you will see the real reason to learn Vedic astrology - because you are meant to know your place in the cosmos and who you really are."
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P.S. if you are still "thinking about it", do not think long - the clock is ticking. As you probably know, the course is only available a few times a year. So, this is your chance, and as I said, if you are not sure, then I am letting you give it a try. So just REGISTER above, and I'll see you on our monthly group Zoom video and our personal orientation call.
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