Beginners Course

Module 1

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Identifying the zodiac and its astronomical and astrological significance.

The correct order of the zodiac and its symbolism and mythology.

The sub-divisions of the zodiac. Elements and Qualities.

The zodiac in relation to the chart and the ''Theatre of Life''.

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Identify the inner planets of the solar system ( Sun, Moon,Mercury ,Venus and Mars) and their astronomical facts.

Recognise the astrological symbols and influences of the inner planets.

The energy of the planets related to their zodiac signs.

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The outer planets. (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto). The symbolism and astrological influences, their connections to zodiac signs.

The astronomical factors of the outer planets.  

The generational influences of outer planet positions in the horoscope.

Retrograde motion in the solar system.

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Recognising the divisions of the birth chart as houses.

Dividing the wheel of the chart into houses and identifying their specific meanings.

Relate the houses to the signs of the zodiac.

Understanding a Planets position of Accidental Dignity / Exaltation / Detriment and Fall.

The Ascendant -Descendant and MC-IC Axis.

Different systems of house division.

Signs of long and short ascension.

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MODULE 2

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Time systems around the world and the history of time measurement at Greenwich. London.

Converting clock time into sidereal time.

The celestial sphere and the great circles.

The phenomenon of the precession of the equinoxs'.

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Understand the steps to allow manual calculation of the Sidereal Time from birth data.

Using Tables of Houses to determine the Ascendant and MC.

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Identify the Ephemeris and its planetary information.

The correct use of logarithm tables .

Calculation of planetary positions and compiling the information before drawing the chart.

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Chiron and the Nodes of the Moon, their symbolism and meaning.

The major significance of the Moon in astrology, its position in all the signs and houses.

The Lunation Cycle.

The personal and environmental psychology of the Moon.

 

The correct way to draw the information onto a chart prior to interpretation .

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Module 3

 ( Day Workshop formats)

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The principles of chart interpretation,an introduction. 

Chart patterns and the overall view.

Identifying all categories of planetary strengths and emphasis.

weighting of chart factors, including lack of an element or quality.

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Major and minor planetary aspects. Orbs of influence. The correct way to determine and plot an aspect grid.

Aspect patterns in the chart.

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Saturn. Neptune and Pluto. In depth study of each planet. An examination of the effect of their orbital cycles and the chart position from the individual and mundane view.

(Including self evaluation exercises  in your own chart).

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An introduction to Synastry (Relationship astrology).

Overview of techniques and collation of data for chart comparison.

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 A more in depth look into the Lunation cycle and the psychology of the Moons chart position.  

Lunar and Solar Eclipses.

The Progressed Moon. 

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Transits. Progressions and Directions.

Identify these techniques and their application to astrological analysis.

Preparation for interpretation exercise. 

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