About The Masterclass


What is Jyotisha? You may have heard it is also referred to by some as Vedic Astrology and that it comes from the Vedas, but what are the Vedas? I also don’t like to really use the term “astrology” because this science is so in-depth and is way different from and much more complex and comprehensive than what we know of as Western Astrology. Jyotisha is one of the Vedic healing arts, and it accompanies Ayurveda (Vedic healing of the body), Yoga (Vedic lifestyle and practices), and Vastu (Vedic alignment of the inner and external environments) in helping one create a whole and integrated life.

In this Masterclass, I teach an introduction to the Vedas and Vedic Teachings and how Jyotisha evolved out of the Vedas. I also provide a basic introduction to Jyotisha that will be helpful for anyone who decides to explore Jyotisha deeper. This will also provide the background necessary for those of you who wish to work with me or learn from me, and it will help you understand how I am incorporating Jyotisha into my healing practice.

What you will learn/gain:

  • The meaning of Jyotisha
  • The 6 ways of seeing the self 
  • History and origins of the Vedas
  • An introduction to the Vedas
  • The difference between Jyotisha, Ayurveda, Yoga and Vastu
  • The difference between the Sidereal Vedic Zodiac and Western Tropical Zodiac
  • The meaning of Ayanamsha
  • An introduction to the Nakshatras and Padas
  • An introduction to Rashis and Bhavas
  • How the planets relate to the chakras and energy body

Course curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome To The Masterclass
  2. 2

    • Jyotisha: Light of the Spirit Masterclass

Student Reviews

5 star rating

A brilliant holistic view of Jyotisha

Dina Gower

Thank you, Jennifer, for sharing this recording and for your wisdom. I was blown away by how you have brought the different strands of the Vedic knowledge t...

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Thank you, Jennifer, for sharing this recording and for your wisdom. I was blown away by how you have brought the different strands of the Vedic knowledge together into one holistic picture. I have listened to other lectures and read other books about Jyotisha, but this is the first time when I felt I have received a full birds-eye view rather than a little fragment of the whole.

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5 star rating

Excellent, clear and insightful

Kathy O'Rourke

Loved this overview of Vedic Astrology. Easy to follow and I’m curious to learn more.

Loved this overview of Vedic Astrology. Easy to follow and I’m curious to learn more.

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5 star rating

Amazing course!

Lindsay Calvert

I loved it; it made so much sense!! Thank you!

I loved it; it made so much sense!! Thank you!

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Instructor(s)

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 22 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.