This introductory course lays the foundation for everything you'll learn in this series. Before diving into individual planets, you need to understand the three core building blocks of any kundli: the planets (grahas), the zodiac signs (rashis), and the houses (bhavas). This course breaks down what each of these elements represents, how they interact with one another, and why their combination is the basis of all chart interpretation in Vedic astrology. 

You'll learn the basic nature of the 9 planets, the characteristics of the 12 zodiac signs and their ruling lords, and the meaning of each of the 12 houses in a kundli — covering areas of life like self, wealth, relationships, career, and spirituality. By the end of this course, you'll have the essential vocabulary and framework needed to confidently follow the rest of the series, where each planet's effect across every sign and house is explored in depth.

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction to Vedic Astrology

2. What is a Kundli (Birth Chart)?

3. Overview of the 9 Planets (Navagraha)

4. Overview of the 12 Zodiac Signs (Rashis)

5. Zodiac Signs and Their Ruling Lords

6. Overview of the 12 Houses (Bhavas)

7. Houses and Their Ruling Lords

8. How Planets, Signs & Houses Work Together

9. Basics of Exaltation, Debilitation & Own Sign

10. Introduction to Benefic & Malefic Planets

11. How to Read a Kundli — A Beginner's Framework

12. Conclusion & What's Next in This Series