Maharishi Jyotish

The Vedic Science of Light

Jyotish or Vedic astrology offers insight into the structure of time, our connection to the universe and events in our lives. It helps us align with nature’s rhythms and our own higher purpose.

Jyotish is not about fate — it is about illumination. Jyotish means “light” — and through its wisdom, we gain clarity about our strengths, challenges, and karmic patterns. It helps us:

• Understand key periods of life (Daśā and transit cycles)

• Make wise decisions in harmony with time and natures patterns

• Support personal growth, family, health, career, and spiritual development

Maharishi Jyotish reveals that the cosmic intelligence governing the stars also flows through our own awareness. Learning about Jyotish can help with this connection to totality. In the Vedic tradition, the individual is not separate from the universe. Rather, we are expressions of the same field of pure consciousness — the Self — which underlies all of creation. Used in conjunction with Yagyas (Vedic sound-based performances to neutralize difficulties), it forms part of a complete approach to living in harmony with Natural Law.

Courses on Maharishi Jyotish

Dr Richard Aldous has been studying Jyotish for 25 years. He offers a brief introduction to Maharishi Jyotish (a five-lesson Course), an overview of your own Jyotish chart, and instruction on the use of software to start your journey. Further courses are then available online from Maharishi University.