The Sacred Architecture of Life

Dive deep into the heart of Jyotisha with comprehensive study in the Bhavas, the 12 houses of the chart. This course takes you beyond basic house meanings to understand the sacred architecture of life itself. You'll explore how the ancient rishis organized human experience into 12 distinct life areas, each carrying profound spiritual significance. Fundamentals Of Jyotisha Part II: The Bhavas & Planetary Placements is the second step in learning how to put together and understand a Vedic Astrology chart. You will learn how to recognize the different types of houses and their unique functions, from the powerful Kendra houses that shape your foundation to the transformative Dusthana houses that challenge your growth. You will discover how planetary placement creates the living story of your dharmic path, as each graha (planetary force) brings its distinct energy and wisdom to every area of life. By the end of this course, you'll understand how to interpret planets in houses, a fundamental skill that forms the backbone of chart reading and reveals key themes in any person's life journey.

In this Fundamentals of Jyotisha Part II course, you will learn:

  • The meaning and significance of all 12 bhavas (houses)

  • House classifications: Kendra, Trikona, Dusthana, Upachaya, and Maraka houses

  • The Purusharthas - the four sacred aims of life in Vedic astrology

  • Bhavat Bhavam and planetary aspects

  • How each of the 9 grahas manifests in every house position

  • Essential skills for interpreting planetary placements in charts

In this course you will receive:

  • Close to 12 hours of high-quality, self-guided video lessons

  • Detailed instruction on each planet's expression in every house

  • Practical exercises to develop your chart reading skills

  • Foundation knowledge to build your Jyotisha practice

  • Lifetime access to all course content and updates

  • Pathway towards full Jyotisha Vedic Astrology certification (this course is Part 2 of 7)

  • Access to Jennifer through the private course platform to ask any questions you have

Course curriculum

  1. 1

    • How To Use This Course
  2. 2

    • Houses 1 Through 6

    • Houses 7 Through 12

    • The Purusharthas and Vedic Astrology

    • Bhavat Bhavam

    • Planetary Aspects
  3. 3

    • Kendra and Trikona Houses

    • Maraka Houses

    • Upachaya Houses

    • Dusthana Houses

    • Marana Houses
  4. 4

    • Introduction To The Planets In The Houses

    • Sun In The Houses

    • Moon In The Houses

    • Mercury In The Houses

    • Venus In The Houses

    • Mars In The Houses

    • Jupiter In The Houses

    • Saturn In The Houses

    • Rahu In The Houses

    • Ketu In The Houses

    • Nodes In The Houses
  5. 5

    • Path To Certification

Instructor

Jennifer Jacobsen

Jennifer is the Owner and Founder of VISHAKHA. She is a professional, intuitive Jyotisha Vedic Astrologer, Soul Path Coach, Vedic Scholar, and Yoga Educator. She has practiced, studied, and taught Yoga, The Bhagavad Gita, Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Ayurveda, and Vedanta for the past 25 years. She has an undergraduate and some graduate background in Religion and Philosophy, Psychology, and Acting. She has also spent time living in a Yoga ashram and devoted a significant portion of her life to being a student under the tutelage of many wonderful spiritual gurus. You may read more about Jennifer under the About section of this website.

FAQ

  • How long will this course take me to complete?

    The video training is around 12 hours long. It is a completely self-paced online course. You ultimately decide when you start the course and when you finish and how long you take to complete the course.

  • How long do I have access to the course?

    You have access to this online course on this platform as long as the Vishakha School of Vedic Studies is still active on Thinkific.

  • What if I want a refund?

    I would certainly hope that you would be happy with this course. It is my intention to provide very clear, thorough, and high quality training. Because of the digital nature of this course, I do not offer refunds. All sales are final.

  • Will I receive personalized instruction?

    You will have access to me, Jennifer Jacobsen, through the private course discussion boards located in the course lessons. You may ask any question you wish regarding the lesson(s) and I will answer in the discussion board area. I may also provide additional video and audio answers within each lesson in a separate Q & A section if I feel that a question deserves a deeper explanation. You will also be provided with my email address where you may ask any other questions you wish. Private one-on-one tutoring is also available with me for an additional cost.

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