Ratnakar – II

Horary Astrology
Duration: 6 Months

Horary is a practical branch of Vedic Astrology that focuses on answering specific questions through the Prashna Kundli. This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of Prashna Astrology, chart casting, important parameters, planetary conditions, key yogas and practical applications.

Students will learn how to analyse the Lagna, planetary Awasthas, Prashna Yogas, retrograde planets and Tajik concepts used in Horary Astrology. The course provides a systematic approach to understanding whether a question is capable of producing a successful result and how planetary combinations influence the outcome.

The course also covers the practical application of Horary Astrology in important areas such as marriage, profession, career, health, recovery, travel, missing persons, litigation and disputes. Through these concepts, students develop the ability to interpret Prashna charts for specific questions and situations.

Divisional Charts — Importance & Application A brief introduction to the role of Divisional Charts (Vargas) in Vedic Astrology, with special emphasis on:

  • D7 — Saptamsha: Children, progeny, parenting and related matters.
  • D9 — Navamsha: Marriage, spouse, dharma, inner strength of planets and deeper assessment of the birth chart.
  • D10 — Dashamsha: Profession, career, achievements, status and professional responsibilities.

Nakshatras

  • Introduction & Importance of Nakshatras
  • 27 Nakshatras — Names, Lords & Symbols
  • Nakshatra Deities & Their Significations
  • Four Padas of Each Nakshatra
  • Nature & Characteristics of Nakshatras
  • Nakshatra Lord and Planetary Results
  • Nakshatra-Based Prediction & Practical Application

Horary

  • Introduction & Importance of Nakshatras
  • 27 Nakshatras — Names, Lords & Symbols
  • Nakshatra Deities & Their Significations
  • Four Padas of Each Nakshatra
  • Nature & Characteristics of Nakshatras
  • Nakshatra Lord and Planetary Results
  • Nakshatra-Based Prediction & Practical Application

Fundamentals of Prashna Kundli

  • Importance of Prashna Kundli
  • Four Pillars of Prashna Kundli
  • Casting of Prashna Chart

Important Parameters of Prashna Kundli

  • Lagna
  • Signs in Lagna
  • Movable, Dual & Fixed Signs
  • 10 Deeptadi Awasthas of Planets

Key Yogas & Concepts

  • Poorna Karya Siddhi Yoga
  • Failure of Prashna
  • Role of Retrograde (R) Planets in Prashna

Tajik Concepts Applicable in Horary

  • Orb of Influence
  • Ithasala & Isharaf Yoga
  • Nakta Yoga & Kamboola Yoga

Applications of Horary

  • Marriage
  • Profession / Career
  • Diseases, Sickness & Recovery
  • Traveller and Missing Person
  • Litigation and Disputes