📚 Vedic Astrology Learning Path
Step-by-step guide to understanding the mathematics, logic, and concepts behind Vedic astrology
Perfect for beginners • Interactive lessons • Real calculations
🎯 Your Learning Journey
This learning path is designed to take you from zero knowledge to understanding how Vedic astrology calculations work. Each module builds on the previous one, with interactive examples and real calculations.
Learn Concepts
Understand the theory with clear explanations
See the Math
Step-by-step formulas and calculations
Practice
Try calculations yourself
Introduction to Vedic Astrology
What is Vedic astrology? Understanding the difference between Vedic and Western astrology. The cosmic clock and how planets influence life.
The 12 Signs (Rashis) - The Zodiac
Understanding the 12 signs of the zodiac. How each sign is 30° wide. The mathematical division of 360° into 12 equal parts. Sign names, elements, and qualities.
Planets (Grahas) - The Cosmic Actors
The 9 planets in Vedic astrology. Understanding planetary motion, retrograde, speed. How planets move through signs. Mathematical representation of planetary positions.
Houses (Bhavas) - The 12 Life Areas
What are houses? How the 12 houses represent different areas of life. Understanding house systems (Whole Sign, Placidus). How planets are assigned to houses.
Longitude, Degrees, and Basic Math
Understanding longitude (0-360°). Converting degrees to signs. Calculating degrees within a sign. The math behind: Sign = int(Longitude / 30), Degree in Sign = Longitude % 30
Ayanamsa - Tropical vs Sidereal Explained
The most important concept! Why Vedic astrology uses Sidereal zodiac. Understanding Ayanamsa (~24°). The formula: Sidereal = Tropical - Ayanamsa. Different Ayanamsa systems (Lahiri, KP, Raman).
Panchang Basics - Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga
Understanding Panchang (the 5 elements of time). Calculating Tithi: (Moon - Sun) / 12. Nakshatra: Moon / 13.33. Yoga: (Sun + Moon) / 13.33. Karana and Vara.
Ascendant (Lagna) - The Rising Sign
What is Ascendant? Why it's the most important point. How location and time determine the rising sign. Understanding why Ascendant changes every ~2 hours. Calculating Ascendant from coordinates.