A शास्त्री (Shastri)  in Astrology (often designated in traditional Indian universities as Shastri in Jyotish) is a 3-year undergraduate academic program that studies the traditional principles of Vedic astrology (Jyotish Shastra), planetary mathematics, and predictive techniques.

The curriculum focuses on analyzing the relative positions and movements of celestial objects and understanding their perceived influence on human life, terrestrial events, and architectural spaces.

📋 Course Overview & Core Highlights

📚 Semester-Wise Syllabus & What You Will Learn

The program transitions from basic mathematical chart generation (Ganit) to advanced predictive principles (Phalit), alongside allied sciences like Vastu and Palmistry.

Year 1: Fundamentals & Time Calculation

• History of Indian Astrology (Bharatiya Jyotish Ka Itihas): Evolution of astrology from the Vedic era through modern times.

• Panchangam (Almanac Studies): Learning how to read and interpret the five fundamental components of time: Tithi, Vara, Nakshatra, Yoga, and Karana.

• Principles of Jyotish: Understanding foundational astronomical coordinates, signs (Rashis), houses (Bhavas), and planetary characteristics.

Year 2: Chart Construction & Philosophy

• Horoscope Construction (Janampatri Nirman): Mathematical calculation and drawing of the natal birth chart based on birth time, date, and geographic coordinates.

• Systems of Indian Philosophy (Darshan): Gaining contextual knowledge of the classical Indian philosophical frameworks that underpin traditional sciences.

• Introduction to Astronomy (Khagola Parichay): Basic understanding of the physical cosmos, planetary orbits, and geographical patterns from an observation perspective.

Year 3: Advanced Predictive Branches & Remedial Sciences

• Phalit Jyotish (Predictive Dynamics): Deep-dive text studies of classical treatises (like Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra or Laghu Parashari) to analyze planetary strengths, combinations (Yogas), and timing systems (Dashas).

• Vastushastra: Principles of ancient spatial architecture, structural geometry, and direction-based alignments.

• Allied Reading Methods: Baseline introductions to Numerology, Palmistry (hand reading), and Gemmology (remedial gemstone quality and prescription analysis).