Learn Vedic Astrology

Audio Correspondence Course

I have designed my Vedic Astrology Audio Correspondence Course in the timeless tradition of the great Indian teachers. It is created in the tradition of Shruti, meaning that which is heard, to teach the foundational principles of Vedic Astrology to the aspiring student of Jyotisha. The Sages of India have more respect for the spoken word than the written word, so rather than writing a book, it has been my intention to create a living book in the time honored tradition of the dissemination of knowledge through the spoken word from teacher to student. Each class is arranged and recorded to draw the student into the dialogue as if they were actually present. 

Each audio cassette series purchased separately:  $80
Each CD series purchased separately:  $100
Full set audio cassette series purchased at once:  $380 (a substantial savings)
Full set CD series purchased at once:  $440 (a substantial savings)

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Courses Offered

Series I	Introduction to Vedic Astrology
Series II	The Fundamentals of Vedic Astrology - Intro Level
Series III	The Fundamentals of Vedic Astrology - Advanced Level
Series IV	How to Interpret the Moon and Nakshatras
Series V	How to Interpret the Vedic Birth Chart - Intro Level
Series VI	How to Interpret the Vedic Birth Chart - Advanced Level
Series VII	How to Interpret the Vedic Birth Chart - Counseling Level
Series VIII	How to Interpret the Vedic Birth Chart - Professional Level

Series I:  Introduction to Vedic Astrology

The beginning level of the astrology of ancient India, known as Jyotish, the ‘science of light’ in Sanskrit, is a system of astrology and philosophy over 5000 years old. Encompassed in the Vedas, the sacred literature of ancient India, Jyotish is considered to be the ‘eye’ of the Veda, for its supreme insight into our human destiny.

8 tapes in series or 9 CDs

Series II:  The Fundamentals of Vedic Astrology - Intro Level

The classic fundamental concepts of Vedic astrology delivered in a comprehensive and easy-to-understand manner. You will begin to interpret the Grahas, Yogas, and Dasas through the charts of contemporary famous people.  

8 tapes in series or 8 CDs

Series III:  The Fundamentals of Vedic Astrology - Advanced Level

Continue to build the classic, fundamental principles of Vedic chart analysis. Learn to synthesize the Grahas in combination with each other. Explore how they operate through the various Rasis.  Continue to build your knowledge of planetary Yogas, the proper use of the Navamsa chart, the various Karakas, and the effect of the Dasas through a coherent, comprehensive analysis of the charts of easily recognizable famous people. 

8 tapes or 9 CDs

Series IV:  How to Interpret the Moon and Nakshatras

Each of the 27 Nakshatras (lunar constellations of the moon) is explored in great depth and detail; from the various mythologies, planetary rulerships, and the prominent fixed stars that are associated with the lunar constellations. The proper use of Chandra Yogas is explored, along with Panchanga, and the Synodic Cycle of the Moon.

8 tapes in series or 9 CDs

Series V:  How to Interpret the Vedic Birth Chart - Intro Level

This class picks up the pace of chart interpretation.  The lives of four famous personages are discussed in great detail, focusing on the unfolding of Karma through the classic Yogas and Vimshottari Dasa sequence.

8 tapes in series or 9 CDs

Series VI:  How to Interpret the Vedic Birth Chart - Advanced Level

Advanced interpretative techniques of Vedic astrology are discussed in depth through the charts of two famous people.  Each chart is comprehensively analyzed to understand the various planetary Karmas operating within the life of the individual. This class focuses on how these Karmas are triggered through the effects of Gochara (planetary transits) in tandem with the use of the Vimshottari Dasa system.

8 tapes in series or 9 CDs

Series VII:  How To Interpret The Vedic Birth Chart - Counseling Level

This class introduces the serious student to the various philosophies and doctrines of Karma in eastern thought and religion, and how these philosophies influence Vedic chart interpretation.  The class further explores the dynamics of giving counsel and encourages the principles of a developing a dynamic consulting style necessary to deliver the astrological consultation in a humanistic and uplifting manner, thereby enabling the client in a positive manner.

8 tapes in series or 9 CDs

Series VIII: How to Interpret The Vedic Birth Chart - Professional Level

This class concludes the correspondence course for the aspiring practicing Vedic astrologer.  The great western sage     Albert Einstein once said, “Genius is knowing what’s important.”  Being good at what one does is only the beginning     to being a successful astrologer.  You must know what is important in your craft, and separate it from that which is not, if you are to be truly successful.  With over two decades of professional experience, Dennis will teach you what is     important in chart interpretation when it comes to starting and sustaining a practice as a professional astrologer.

8 tapes in series or 9 CDs

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A Message From Dennis Flaherty

Dear Prospective Student,

Thank you for inquiring about the Vedic Astrology Audio Correspondence Course. Your teacher, Dennis Flaherty is one of the four foundational people that brought the great teachers of Vedic astrology to the West through co-sponsoring the International Symposiums on Vedic Astrology. He is one of the original six recipients of the Jyotish Kovid (1994) and Jyotish Vachaspati (1996) by the late B.V. Raman of the Indian Council of Vedic Astrology (ICAS) and the Jyotish Navaratna Award (2005) by the American College of Vedic Astrology for his outstanding service in the field of Vedic Astrology. He is one of the six founding members of the American College of Vedic Astrology (ACVA). His Vedic Astrology audio correspondence course was the first audio course to be approved by the ACVA board for 200 hours toward ACVA certification. To date, over 25 of his mentoring students who have successfully completed the audio correspondence course have passed the ACVA Level I and Level II exam certification.

The entire course consists of eight separate series. The classes are recorded on state-of-the-art high fidelity recording equipment for clarity of sound and volume that makes it feel as if you are present for each of the classes. Each of the series progressively guides the student of Vedic astrology from the beginning philosophies and fundamentals of Jyotisha to the advanced principles of Vedic chart interpretation. Each series is also complete with professional handouts detailing the progressive basics of Jyotisha. Moreover, all audio series include the charts that you will be analyzing.

The Vedic Astrology Audio Correspondence Course gives the aspiring student of Vedic astrology the tools to begin interpreting charts for others. The Vedic Astrology Audio Correspondence Course can function in a number of ways. It can function as a stand-alone course that will teach you to read charts. It can supplement the various introductory texts available on Vedic astrology illuminating the principles that these fine books reveal in their pages. Many students also wish to enter into a mentoring agreement with Dennis, utilizing the correspondence course coupled with mentoring to become ACVA certified in Vedic astrology.

The Vedic Astrology Audio Correspondence Course has been approved for accreditation by the American College on Vedic Astrology. By itself, the correspondence course is worth 100 hours of accreditation toward the 600 hours needed to apply to take the ACVA Level One Certification Exam. The correspondence course is worth a total of 200 hours of accreditation, when the student completes the series and successfully passes the audio correspondence take-home written examination. This choice is left to you, the student. Dozens of Dennis’ students, who have completed the audio correspondence course, have successfully passed the ACVA Level I and Level II Certification Examination. They have gone on to establish their own successful local, national and international Vedic Astrology practices. As teacher of teachers, several of Dennis’ successful students have begun to teach Vedic astrology professionally in their own right, nationally and abroad.

Personal mentoring in conjunction with the Vedic Astrology Audio Correspondence Course often accelerates the learning process and provides an excellent framework for the study of Jyotisha. A choice of two mentoring programs is available to the aspiring student with recommended personal tutoring and classes. In addition, each session of tutoring is worth ten hours toward ACVA certification, and all classes count hour for hour toward ACVA certification. Students are accepted for the mentoring program after a preliminary interview, and according to time availability.

It is our hope that we have provided you with enough information to assist you in choosing the Vedic Astrology Audio Correspondence Course. We offer, free of charge, a sample CD or tape of the first series of the course to assist you in your choice. May your study of Vedic astrology open the doors of consciousness ever wider to the knowledge of the sages of India.

Dennis Flaherty
Director
NW Institute of Vedic Sciences