50-Hour Vedic Astrology Foundation Course in Rishikesh
A seven-day immersive Jyotish programme combining teacher-led astrology study, practical chart work, prediction techniques, yoga, meditation and structured independent practice in the spiritual atmosphere of Rishikesh.
Learn how a Vedic birth chart actually works.
This Foundation Course is for serious beginners who want more than memorised meanings of planets, signs and houses.
You will learn how Rashis, planets, houses, Nakshatras, Dashas and transits interact, then practise bringing those factors together through real charts and structured interpretation.
The goal is not simply to give you information. It is to teach you how to think astrologically.
Exactly how the 50 hours are divided.
The 50-hour figure represents the complete structured learning immersion, not 50 hours of classroom lecture. We separate guided Jyotish teaching, morning practice and independent structured work so you can see exactly where your time goes.
Two 90-minute lectures each day for seven days.
Thirty minutes each evening for questions, clarification and focused discussion.
Ninety minutes each morning: one hour yoga followed by thirty minutes meditation.
Workbook assignments, personal-chart practice, reading, case-study synthesis and final chart integration, completed flexibly during the free afternoons.
Study deeply. Keep the afternoon spacious.
Every day follows a simple rhythm. The main teaching happens before lunch, leaving the afternoon free for structured chart practice, rest and experiencing Rishikesh at your own pace.
A one-hour class to awaken the body, regulate the breath and prepare the mind for focused study.
Yoga is followed by 30 minutes of meditation, completing a 90-minute rejuvenating morning practice.
Eat breakfast, review the previous day or simply rest before the first Jyotish lecture begins.
Core theory, demonstrations and guided chart examples.
Refresh, step away from the classroom and allow the first lecture to settle.
Further teaching, chart work and practical application of the day's subject.
The afternoon remains flexible. Rest, visit Tapovan, work through your workbook, study your personal chart, read or complete the structured practice assigned for the day.
Bring the questions you have collected through the day. Use this focused session for clarification and deeper understanding.
Relax, journal, study quietly or enjoy Rishikesh at your own pace.
Leave with a repeatable method for approaching a chart.
From chart anatomy to practical synthesis.
Foundations & Software Setup
- Purpose of Jyotish, karma, dharma and free will
- Sidereal zodiac and basic chart anatomy
- North and South Indian chart formats
- Lagna and orientation of a birth chart
- Software guidance and personal-chart setup
Rashis, Lagna & the Twelve Houses
- The 12 Rashis: elements, modalities and expression
- Ascendant and its role in the chart
- The 12 Bhavas and major life areas
- Difference between signs, houses and planets
- Personal-chart exercises
Navagrahas & Planetary Strength
- Nature and significations of the nine Grahas
- Planetary temperament and relationships
- Own sign, exaltation and debilitation
- Introductory aspects and conjunctions
- Assessing planetary condition
House Lords, Patterns & Yogas
- House lords and chart relationships
- Planetary strength checklist
- Conjunctions and aspects
- Introduction to useful Yogas
- Guided comparison of real charts
Nakshatras, Dashas & Timing
- Introduction to the 27 Nakshatras
- Moon's Nakshatra and its practical meaning
- Vimshottari Dasha structure
- Major and sub-periods in software
- Foundation approach to timing
Transits, Prediction & Responsible Remedies
- Jupiter, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu transits
- Basic prediction through timing and activation
- Mantra, charity, service and lifestyle remedies
- Ethical limits of prediction
- Compassionate and non-fatalistic interpretation
The Anandmaya Chart-Reading & Prediction Method
- Ten-step method for chart synthesis
- Student-led reading of a real birth chart
- Combining planets, houses, Nakshatras, Dashas and transits
- Foundation-level prediction
- Individual feedback and correction
- How to continue into deeper Predictive Astrology
Begin Using Practical Prediction Techniques.
Learn a structured approach to an unfamiliar chart before relying on memorised combinations.
Introduction to annual house activation and observing which life area may become emphasised.
Learn how activated houses can guide a focused reading of current life themes.
Follow planetary chains to understand how one placement connects with the wider chart.
Serious learning inside a spacious daily rhythm.
Yoga and meditation prepare the body and mind before the classroom begins.
Two 90-minute lectures create three hours of concentrated Jyotish study each day.
Workbook exercises and chart work turn classroom information into usable skill.
Your practice hours are flexible, leaving time for rest and experiencing Rishikesh.
Notes you can continue using after the course.
- Foundation Course handbook
- Teaching notes and reference material
- Personal-chart workbook
- Software setup and guidance
- Structured practice assignments
- Case-study synthesis work
- Final chart-integration practice
Jyotish students from India and around the world.
Hear directly from students.
Ashish Juyal
Ashish Juyal's connection with Jyotish began long before it became a formal field of study.
One of his earliest influences was his maternal uncle, a respected Jyotish in his village. Growing up around that influence created an early curiosity about astrology, karma and the hidden intelligence behind human life.
From 2013 onward, Ashish's professional journey remained closely connected with spirituality, retreats and spiritual travel. For several years he supported the organisation of satsangs and spiritual gatherings in Rishikesh, including work connected with Mooji Baba between 2013 and 2020.
Over the years he also helped teachers and spiritual facilitators from different parts of the world organise retreats and programmes in Rishikesh.
When Ashish later began studying and practising Vedic Astrology more deeply, he noticed that many principles he had encountered through spiritual teachings could be explored through the logical framework of Jyotish.
That bridge between spiritual understanding and logical inquiry now shapes the way he teaches.
Ashish has spent more than three years in intensive Jyotish practice, research, consultations and teaching. He is also pursuing formal two-year diploma studies in astrology under Dipanshu Giri Ji.
Course only or complete residential immersion.
Seven-Day Foundation Programme
- Complete seven-day 50-hour learning immersion
- 21 hours of Vedic Astrology lectures
- 3.5 hours of guided Q&A
- 15 hours of structured Jyotish practice
- Foundation handbook and teaching notes
- Personal-chart workbook
- Software setup and guidance
- Certificate of Completion
- Free lifetime mentorship
Stay, Practise & Learn in Rishikesh
- Everything in the Course-Only programme
- Seven nights at Anandmaya Retreat
- Three vegetarian meals daily
- Daily 7:00–8:00 AM yoga
- Daily 8:00–8:30 AM meditation
- Private attached bathroom
- Hot water and Wi-Fi
- Arrival and departure airport transfer from Dehradun
- One Ayurvedic massage
- One sound-healing session
New batches begin on the 1st and 15th of each month.
Residential availability is limited and should be confirmed before booking travel.
Foundation Course FAQs
How is this a 50-hour course?
The full learning immersion includes 21 hours of Vedic Astrology lectures, 3.5 hours of daily guided Q&A, 10.5 hours of yoga and meditation, and 15 hours of structured workbook, chart practice, reading and case-study integration. Together these make 50 hours.
Do I need previous astrology knowledge?
No. The course is designed for complete beginners.
What does a typical day look like?
Yoga runs from 7:00–8:00 AM and meditation from 8:00–8:30 AM. Breakfast and rest continue until 10:00 AM. Lecture I is 10:00–11:30 AM, followed by a 30-minute break. Lecture II is 12:00–1:30 PM. The afternoon is free for lunch, rest and structured practice, with Q&A from 6:00–6:30 PM.
Will I learn prediction techniques?
Yes. The Foundation introduces Blank Chart Reading, Paribhraman Paddhati, House Activation and Dispositor Theory.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Students receive a Certificate of Completion after completing the seven-day programme and practical chart-reading work.
Is there an exam?
There is no pass-or-fail percentage threshold. Day 7 includes practical chart synthesis and individual feedback.
What support do I receive afterward?
Students receive free lifetime mentorship from Ashish Juyal, according to his availability.
Can I study privately online?
Yes. Private one-to-one online study is available internationally. Timing and fees are confirmed individually.
How do I book?
WhatsApp +91 97608 22352 with your name, country, preferred batch date and whether you prefer Course Only or the Residential Programme.
Learn the language of the chart. Then learn how to think with it.
Join an in-person Foundation batch in Rishikesh, choose the complete residential experience, or enquire about private one-to-one online study.