The Astrological e-Magazine

VEDIC ASTROLOGY (JYOTISH) AND ALLIED STUDIES IN INDIA

​​​​​​​By Prof. Rishabh Shastri


VEDIC ASTROLOGY (JYOTISH) AND ALLIED STUDIES IN INDIA

 A Present Scenario of Academic Studies, Career Prospects, Scopes & Professional Practices, etc.  By Prof. Rishabh Shastri  (Founder & Pricipal of S.I.M.A.)

M.A. In astrology is a two-year post graduate course conducted by various universities and colleges in India. M.A. In astrology course emphasizes on the ancient art of astrology which is concerned with deciphering future events and prophecies through active planets, sub-planets, stars and constellation mapping and calculation. M.A. In astrology course fees ranges around INR 15,000-45,000 and the average salary that candidates can earn after completing this degree ranges around INR 1.8 to 6+ lakhs. Or More.

M.A. In astrology candidates can later become successful astrologers and numerologists, vastu experts and consultants as well as palmists to help people by calculating various planetary alignments in their birth chart to help them resolve their personal and professional issues.

M.A. In astrology also involves significant studies of various gemstones and how each planet is associated with different gems and how the application of these gems in daily lives of individuals can benefit their personal and professional issues and help in providing peace of mind.

M.A. In astrology: what is it about?

M.A. In astrology is a post graduate degree which is concerned with the ancient discipline of foretelling and making prophetic statements based on accurate planetary and star alignments.

M.A. In astrology is also concerned with detailed analysis of an individual’s HOROSCOPES OR birth chart or the positions of planets at the time of an individual birth to provide assistance in unraveling deep rooted professional and personal issues. 

The art is also concerned with providing accurate information on personality traits and future developments of an individual life course. 

1) M.A. In astrology has various sub branches that an individual can pursue to have in-depth knowledge of this ancient science. 

2) Candidates can also specialize in vastu shastra where they can study various favorable directions and object's that are beneficial for home or work environments and are said to bring or attract prosperity into people's lives. 

3) Astrology is a vast knowledge and requires dedication and precision into depicting accurate information of future events.

4) Candidates after completing their degree can adopt any professional avenues mentioned above such as working as numerologist, palmist, vastu experts and consultants or astrologers to perform ritualistic tradition and worship and can earn good money as well.

What is the M.A. In Astrology admission process ?

Candidates who wish to study astrology are required to have a bachelor's degree in the related discipline or relevant field to study masters in this course program. The candidates are required to have scored 55% and above to get admission. Certain colleges offer CET exams followed by an interview to allot seats for admission, whereas the option of merit based admission is also available.

What is the M.A. In astrology eligibility?

Candidates are required to have a “Bachelor's degree” in any discipline/stream in related field with a score of 55% and above.

Candidates are also expected to have qualified entrance exams conducted by various colleges and institutions to get admission in this course program

Merit based admission is also offered by many universities and colleges hence students should select their college wisely.

M.A. In astrology: why opt for it?

Astrology is highly revered science among all ancient sciences and is intended to provide assistance to mankind. This degree ensures deep analysis of Vedic scriptures and rituals as well as practices to m.a.ke astrologers capable in providing solutions to certain turbulent issues of life in general.

  1. Candidates can become successful astrologers after completing this degree. They can work as ritualistic astrologers providing assistance in incantations and mantras and can also become well versed in performing ritual yajnas and initiation of holy matrimonial events.
  2. Candidates can also become astrologers who specialize in birth chart reading and can predict future events on demands by studying planetary positions and influence.
  3. Candidates can also become successful palmists and palm astrologers and can provide assistance by studying palm lines and their significance in predicting accurate future and personality traits. 
  4. One of the most common and highly practiced professional designation in this field is of a gem expert, a candidate can specialize in studying the healing properties of various gemstones and can provide consultancy services to people according to their issues, ailments and demands. 
  5. Candidates can also become fluent in vastu shastra which is an archaic scripture notable for information on how to attract prosperity using healing energy objects and building a house or offices based on certain calculated alignments and directions to attract good energy.
  6. Candidates can also become research associates with this degree and can contribute on how this old age art can still benefit the modern world and its related elements
  7. Astrology can also be pursued for knowing and studying deeply about various planets and constellations which can aid other streams of knowledge such as physics and mathematics.

Essential highlights of M.A. (Astrology) Course

M.A. In astrology: why this particular degree ?

Astrology has been gaining much popularity as the ancient science has been constantly a source of tapping into human consciousness to figure out natural complexes related to humans. 

M.A. In astrology - Best Colleges & Universities in India

  1. IGNOU- M.A. Jyotish – Humanities, 2 Year-  Eligibility- Bachelor Degree
  2. Pragyan International University, Ranchi
  3. Uttarakhand Open University B.A. & M.A. Astrology
  4. Banaras Hindu University – Varanasi, U.P.
  5. Sastra University, Thanjavur
  6. VELs Institute Of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies, Chennai
  7. Ranchi University, Ranchi, Jharkhand
  8. Maharshi  College of  Vedic Astrology, Udaipur
  9. Himalayan University, Itanager
  10.  Madurai Kamaraj  University, Madurai
  11.  Mewar University, Mewar, Rajasthan
  12.  Annam.alai  University
  13.  Osmania University
  14.  St. Stephens College
  15.  Hans Raj College, Delhi University
  16.  Sri Ramanujar Astrology Training & Education Centre
  17.  Other Universities & Colleges of Indian States.

What is the M.A. In astrology course & syllabus?

Semester One

Semester Two

Fundamentals Of Astrology

Phaladeepika of Mantreswara

Predictions Based On Graha & Upagraha

Prashna Astrology

Predictions Based On Bhava And Dasha

Navagraha Worship in India.

Marriage, Muhurthas, Nakshatras & Other Information

Practice of Astrology -1

Yogas & Other Astrological Branches

Practice of Astrology --2

Horoscope Writing Methods, Ability In

 Grantham, Communication And HR (Practical)

Major project work including elements of astrological details and remedies

Diploma in Vedic Astrology Vs. M.A. Astrology : which one is better?

Diploma In “Vedic Astrology” vs. “M.A. Astrology”

Domain

Humanities/Arts

Humanities/Arts

Overview

Diploma In Vedic astrology is concerned about studying laws of planetary transitions and calculation with their desired effects

M.A. In astrology deals with the holistic study of Vedic astrology with additional information on gemstones, palmistry, vastu shastra

Eligibility

(10+2) intermediate degree

Bachelor's degree (under graduate)

Fees (Approx)

INR 15,000-25,000

INR 1-5 lakhs

Salary (Approx)

INR 20,000-25,000

INR 2-7 lakhs

Duration

One year

Two years

What is the M.A. In Astrology job prospects and career opportunities

M.A. In astrology offers many rewarding job experiences and opportunities for people those who wish to become fluent in this ancient knowledge which is full of wisdom and offers precise solutions to some very complex facets of life.

  1. M.A. In astrology ensures career as a successful astrologers, one can earn money and prestige by reading birth charts and auspicious time details for conduction of many holy ceremonies such as marriage and yajnas to attract goodwill and prosperity
  2. Candidates can become palm experts and can provide life altering insights on human consciousness and nature by reading the palm lines accurately and giving advice on how one can improve their life through various incantations to evoke good healing energy to come in.
  3. Vastu experts are also one of the leading job opportunities where interior designers nowadays build auspicious homes and office spaces often consult these vastu experts to construct such spaces according to ancient analogies and calculations to attract more healthy energy into the working and living spaces of individuals.
  4. Candidates can also become famous numerologists by offering exceptional insights and advice on how our date of birth and time of birth carries energies of cosmic power and how these energies dominate certain areas of our life and also how we can m.a.ke them more beneficial and resourceful.
  5. Candidates can also study higher education such as PhD. In astrology to become gurus or teachers in leading astrological firms to teach and mentor other students.

What is the M.A. In astrology future scopes and possibilities?

M.A. In astrology is highly appreciated ancient science and has been significant to people for any general life consultation and to provide assistance in critical matters concerning personal and professional level.

  1. Candidates can venture in newspaper columnists jobs and can become weekly astrologers by writing astrological columns and providing weekly or daily fortune.
  2. Candidates can also become successful teachers by pursuing higher education prospects in astrology such as PhD. or learning fortune telling courses from other countries to become more proficient in their field.
  3. Candidates can easily opt for vastu shastra and can become experts in the field. They can associate themselves with interior designing firms to build holistic houses and official spaces that are in alignment with ancient divination practices to attract optimum prosperity and happiness.
  4. Candidates can also become virtual astrologers and can provide consultancy services to people online via websites and portals
  5. Candidates can also become astrological content developers where they can write full length articles on critical aspects of astrology for people in general
  6. Individuals can also study palmistry to become certified palmists and provide life changing advice on familial traits and future events.
  7. One of the most revered avenues of astrology is the study of gemstones. Hence students can become gemstone experts and can offer consultancy on various divine properties of gemstones and which stone is suitable for an individual based on their birth chart and time of birth.

What is syllabus of M.A. In Astrology Course

M.A. Astrology (Detailed Syllabus)*

M.A. Astrology (I year)

SL. No.

   Subject

 Course code

 No of credits

 Pass marks%

1

Fundamentals Of Astrology

M.A.JY-M1

8

50%

2

Predictions Based On Graha & Upagraha

M.A.JY-M2

4

50%

3

Predictions Based On Bhava And Dasha

M.A.JY-M3

4

50%

4

Marriage Muhurthas, Nakshatras & Other Information

M.A.JY-M4

6

50%

5

Yogas & Other Astrological Branches

M.A.JY-M5

6

50%

6

Horoscope Writing Methods, Ability In Grantham, Communication And Hr (Practical)

M.A.JY-M6

4

50%

                                                                                                          Total credits

32

 

M.A.- astrology (II year)

S.l. No.

          Subject

Course code

No. Of credits

Pass marks%

1

Phaladeepika Of Mantreswara

M.A.JY-M7

6

50%

2

Prashna Astrology

M.A.JY-M8

6

50%

3

Navagraha Worship In India.

M.A.JY-M9

4

50%

4

Practice Of Astrology -1

M.A.JY-M10

8

50%

5

Practice Of Astrology – 2

M.A.JY-M11

4

50%

6

Major Project Work

M.A.JY-M12

4

50%

                                                                                                         Total credits   

32