
This three-month course syllabus is designed to provide a comprehensive and practical understanding of Krishnamurti Paddhati (KP) astrology, from foundational principles to advanced predictive techniques. Each month builds upon the previous, ensuring a solid grasp of the subject.
Month 1: Fundamentals of KP Astrology 🔮
The first month focuses on establishing a strong base in the core concepts of KP astrology and how it differs from traditional Vedic astrology.
Week 1: Introduction & Basic Concepts
- What is KP Astrology? History, principles, and its advantages.
- Key Differences: Understanding the core distinctions between KP and Vedic astrology, such as the use of the Placidus house system and the importance of sub-lords.
- Planets and Signs: A quick refresher on the natural significations of the nine planets and the twelve zodiac signs.
- The 27 Nakshatras: Introduction to the 27 lunar constellations and their planetary rulers.
Week 2: The KP Chart & House Division
- Placidus House System: Learning how to read and interpret a chart cast with the Placidus system, where house sizes are unequal.
- Cusps and Sub-lords: The most critical concept in KP. Learn how to calculate the cuspal sub-lord and understand its significance in determining the promise of an event.
- Reading the Houses: A deep dive into the significations of the 12 houses (bhavas) in the context of KP astrology.
Week 3: Significators & The Rule of a Planet
- Significators: Learn how to identify and rank the significators (promisors) of a particular event, based on a planet's position in a house, its sign lord, and its nakshatra lord.
- The Power of the Sub-lord: Understand how the sub-lord of a planet qualifies the results of that planet. The sub-lord is the ultimate deciding factor for an event.
- Case Studies: Applying the concepts of cuspal sub-lords and significators to real-life examples.
Week 4: Ruling Planets (RP)
- Introduction to Ruling Planets: Learn how to use the Ruling Planets (RP) as a powerful tool for birth time rectification and horary astrology (Prashna).
- Calculation and Application: Step-by-step process of calculating the Ruling Planets and using them to get precise answers to specific questions.
Month 2: Predictive Astrology & Horary 📈
This month is dedicated to applying the foundational knowledge to make precise predictions for various life events, including an introduction to horary astrology.
Week 5 & 6: Marriage & Relationships
- Marriage Combinations: Learn the key house groupings for marriage (2, 7, 11) and how to identify auspicious and inauspicious combinations.
- Love vs. Arranged Marriage: Using the chart to differentiate between a love marriage and an arranged one.
- Divorce and Separation: Understanding the astrological combinations (1, 6, 10) that indicate separation or divorce.
- Timing of Marriage: Using the Vimshottari Dasha system (Dasha, Antardasha, and Pratyantar Dasha) in conjunction with KP principles to pinpoint the exact timing of marriage.
Week 7 & 8: Career & Finance
- Career Prediction: Identifying the right profession and career path from a birth chart.
- Job vs. Business: Determining whether the native will be successful in a job or their own business.
- Financial Astrology: Analyzing the chart for financial prosperity, losses, and wealth creation.
- Timing of Events: Pinpointing the period for promotions, job changes, or financial gains using the dasha system.
Week 9: Horary Astrology (Prashna)
- Prashna Chart: Learning to cast and interpret a horary chart when the birth time is unknown.
- Prashna Rules: Applying the KP principles of cuspal sub-lords, significators, and ruling planets to answer specific questions with yes/no answers or precise timings.
- Practical Examples: Solving real-life Prashna questions, such as "Will I get this job?" or "Will I recover from my illness?".
Month 3: Advanced Concepts & Practice 🎓
The final month focuses on complex topics and extensive practice to solidify the skills and prepare students for independent chart analysis.
Week 10: Health & Education
- Health Issues: Identifying the houses (6, 8, 12) related to illness and hospitalization and predicting the nature and duration of a disease.
- Education: Analyzing the chart to determine academic success, field of study, and the timing of educational milestones.
Week 11: Foreign Travel & Property
- Foreign Travel & Settlement: Learning the astrological combinations (3, 9, 12) for foreign travel, migration, and permanent settlement.
- Property & Vehicles: Predicting the purchase, sale, or loss of property and vehicles.
Week 12: Birth Time Rectification & Revision
- Birth Time Rectification (BTR): Mastering the use of Ruling Planets and major life events to correct an inaccurate birth time.
- Complete Chart Analysis: A final session dedicated to synthesizing all learned concepts to provide a holistic and accurate reading of a birth chart, from personality to future predictions.
- Final Assessment: A practical exam requiring the analysis of a given chart and the prediction of several life events.