The Full Curriculum
Six modules built around the real questions beginners have — not theory, just the software. Each module is short, focused, and designed to get you moving forward with confidence.
01
Welcome
Welcome to Parashara's Light 9.0
Your starting point. Before anything else, this module orients you — what the software is, what it can do, and how to approach it as a beginner so you don't get overwhelmed from the start.
- Welcome to Parashara's Light 9.0 Beginner's Course
02
Charts
Setting Up Your First Chart
The practical foundation of everything. You'll learn how to create and save a chart, switch between North and South Indian formats, and adjust the date display — the four things you'll do every single session.
- How to Create Your First Chart
- How to Save a Chart
- How to Switch between North and South Indian Chart Formats
- How to Change the Date Format
03
Setup
Setting Up Your Astrologer Information
Get your software properly configured with your details. This module covers the location and practitioner settings that affect how charts are calculated and how your printed reports appear to clients.
- How to Update Native's Current Location
- How to Update Astrologer's Location
- How to Update Astrologer Specifications for Printing
04
Navigation
Understanding the Worksheet Layout
This is where most beginners get lost. This module walks you through exactly what you're looking at — the navigation bar, the icons, and how the worksheet is organized — so the interface finally makes sense.
- Introduction to the Navigation Bar
- Introduction to Icons
- How the Worksheet is Organized
05
Customization
Customizing Your Worksheet
Make the software yours. Learn how to access the user preferences dialogue, change chart border colors, and use the right-click menus — small adjustments that make a big difference in your daily workflow.
- The User Preferences Dialogue Box (Pop Up Window)
- How to Change the Chart Border and Color
- The Right Click Menus
06
Practice
Putting It All Together: Chart Analysis
Everything comes together here. Walk through a real chart analysis of Steve Jobs — from the Lagna and Chandra Lagna through to Dasas and transits — and see how the software supports an actual Jyotish session from start to finish.
- Introduction to Chart Analysis of Steve Jobs Chart
- Analysis from the Lagna (the Ascendant or Rising Sign)
- Analysis from Chandra Lagna (the Moon)
- Analysis of Dasas and Transits