Study

For those who feel called to study

As I share in the “About” section, my journey with Jyotish-Vedic Astrology did not end with receiving a reading — it deepened into study.

After my first consultation, I felt a quiet but persistent call to understand this symbolic language of light and its cosmological context more deeply. That call eventually led me to the Apprenticeship Program at Asheville Vedic Astrology, where I spent four years immersed in classical texts, structured practice, and direct mentorship.

This training became the foundation of my work and my understanding of Jyotish-Vedic Astrology. It shaped not only my knowledge, but also my discipline, perception, and relationship with the tradition itself.

Because this path has given me so much, I feel happy to share it with others who may feel a similar calling.

If you feel the same quiet curiosity or inner pull that once guided me, you are warmly welcome to explore these programs.

I am sharing them as an affiliate, which means that enrolling through my link also supports my work — while guiding you toward the same lineage of teachers who shaped me.

The Apprenticeship is a long-term, in-depth professional training in classical and practical Jyotish-Vedic Astrology, guided by Ryan Kurczak and Fiona Marques.
It offers:

  • structured study of foundational texts
  • practical chart analysis skills
  • regular assignments and readings
  • mentorship
  • and a professional certification pathway

It is best suited for those who feel sincerely devoted to learning Jyotish-Vedic Astrology not only as information, but as a lifelong practice and dharma.

Learn more

If you are new to Jyotish-Vedic Astrology or simply curious to explore before committing to deeper study, Ryan Kurczak also offers a 12-week introductory course in Vedic Astrology that focuses on Spiritual Harmony and Self-Knowledge.
In this course, you will explore:

  • The spiritual foundations of Vedic Astrology;
  • How the equinoxes, and solstices reveal the soul’s journey;
  • The construction and interpretation of North and South Indian birth charts;
  • The spiritual roles of the planets—not as fate-makers, but as guides and mirrors for growth;
  • How to use astrology as a mirror of consciousness and a compass for dharmic living.

Through a balance of philosophical insight, and practical techniques, you will learn how to work with your birth chart not just to understand life events—but to deepen your self-awareness, embrace your challenges with wisdom, and engage spiritual practices that transform karma into clarity.

This course is not about superstition. It’s not about outsourcing your decisions to planetary alignments. It’s about reclaiming the sacred purpose of astrology: to live with intention, compassion, and inner light in a world that often forgets its spiritual roots.

By the end of this course, you will see your life—and the cosmos—with new eyes.

Learn more
Scroll to Top