Astrological Certification Program

Program Curriculum



Beginning Astrology

  1. The Basis of Astrology; The Sun and Moon; Conversions 1
  2. The Planets through Saturn; Conversions 2
  3. Chiron through Pluto; Conversions Review
  4. Signs, Elements, Modalities & Rulerships; Calculating Universal Times
  5. Signs, Part 2, Discussion of Planets' Meanings in Signs; Calculating Sidereal Times
  6. The Houses and Angles; Time Calculations Review
  7. Basic Interpretation (Planets in Signs and Houses); Calculating the Sun and Moon
  8. Aspects; Chart Interpretation; Calculating the Other Planets
  9. Retrogrades (Natal); Chart Interpretation; Planet Calculation Review
  10. The Moon's Nodes; Chart Interpretation; Calculating the MC
  11. Chart Synthesis: Aspect Patterns 1; Calculating the Asc and Other Houses
  12. Chart Synthesis: Aspect Patterns 2; House Calculations Review
  13. Chart Synthesis: Chart Patterns 1; Calculating Houses in Southern Latitudes
  14. Chart Synthesis: Chart Patterns 2; Drawing the Chart
  15. Chart Synthesis: Finding Chart Themes 1; Math Review
  16. Chart Synthesis: Finding Chart Themes 2; Math Review
  17. Sample Test and Interpretation Review

Intermediate Astrology A: The Roots of Astrology

  1. Introduction to Traditional Astrology: Philosophy & the Nature of the Planets
  2. Planets in Sect
  3. Dignities, Dispositors, and Receptions
  4. Planetary Aspects & Familiarities
  5. Houses, Horoskopoi, and the Lots
  6. Fixed Stars
  7. Planetary Eminence; Interpreting a Chart Using Traditional Techniques
  8. Topical Survey of Ancient and Medieval Techniques
  9. Asteroids and Derived Houses; Natal Math Review 1
  10. Minor Aspects and Harmonics; Natal Math Review 2
  11. Relocational Astrology; Calculating Relocation Charts
  12. The Space of Astrology: Coordinate and House Systems; The Vertex & EQ; Calculating the EQ
  13. Phases I: Sun-Moon Phases
  14. Phases II: Other Planetary Phases; Calculating the Vertex
  15. Phases III: Planetary & Age Related Cycles (Childhood)
  16. Phases IV: Planetary & Age Related Cycles (Adulthood)

Intermediate Astrology B: Real-Time Astrology

  1. Transits I: General Interpretation; Finding Transits
  2. Transits II: Interpretation Practice; Transits Sample Test Questions 1
  3. Transits III: Transiting Retrogrades
  4. Transits IV: Applying and Interpreting Retrograde Cycles
  5. Transits V: Eclipses and Lunations
  6. Transits IV: Transit Projection
  7. Intro to Progressions and Directions; Calculating the ACD
  8. Secondary Progressions (Calculations and Interpretation)
  9. Combining Transits and Progressions; Calculating the Moon
  10. Complete Year Projection 1; Calculating the Progressed Angles
  11. Using and Calculating Solar Arc Directions; Progressions Sample Test Questions
  12. Trends Practicum; Review All Level II Math, Part 1
  13. Year Projection 2 from Homework Chart; Progressions Sample Test 1
  14. Year Projection 3 from Homework Chart; Progressions Sample Test 2
  15. Micro-Analysis Review; Review All Level II Math, Part 2
  16. Student's Choice Review; Sample Test 2 Review

Advanced Astrology I

  1. Dynamics I: Individual Development & the Family
  2. Family Dynamics II: Individual Development, Co-Dependence & the Chart
  3. Family Dynamics III: The Birth Chart as a Picture of the Birth Moment
  4. Family Dynamics IV: Human Development & Milestone Experiences in the Chart
  5. Family Dynamics V: Interpreting Family Dynamics
  6. Relationships I: Relationship Roles & Planetary Contacts
  7. Relationships II: Comfort, Conflict & Karma
  8. Relationships III: Complete Synastry Interpretation
  9. Relationships IV: Composite Charts
  10. Relationships V: Trends in Relationship Interpretation
  11. Relationship Practicum
  12. Solar Returns 1: Basic
  13. Solar Returns 2: Comparing the Natal and the Solar Return
  14. Solar Returns 3: Demi- and Quarti- Returns
  15. Other Planetary Returns (Moon, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn)
  16. Return Interpretation Practicum/Sample Test Question; Return Calculations

Advanced Astrology II

  1. Horary Astrology I: Rules
  2. Horary Astrology II: Practicum
  3. Electional Astrology I: Rules
  4. Electional Astrology II: Practicum
  5. The History of Astrology
  6. Dials I: The 360- and 90-Degree Dials and Midpoints
  7. Dials II: The Uranian Planets
  8. Dials III: Directions and Transits
  9. Dials IV: Relationships Using the Dial
  10. Dials V: Using the Dial (Problem Solving)
  11. Mundane Astrology I: Overview; Event Charts
  12. Mundane Astrology II: Ingresses and Eclipses
  13. Mundane Astrology III: Charts of Nations and Leaders
  14. Mundane Astrology IV: Planetary Cycles and History
  15. Mundane Astrology V: Planetary Events & Mundane Charts
  16. Research/Mundane Practicum
  17. Weather Forecasting

    Making Astrology Your Profession
  1. Astrological Consulting I: Overview of Approaches, Therapies and Concepts
  2. Astrological Consulting II: Unconscious Communication, the Four Levels of Interpretation and Setting the Frame
  3. Astrological Consulting III: Interpreting the Chart for Counseling (Psychological States and Diagnoses)
  4. Astrological Consulting IV: Finding the Dilemma in the Chart (Recurrence & Precurrence)
  5. Astrological Consulting V: Re/Precurrence Practicum)
  6. Astrological Consulting VI: Dialoguing and Interventions
  7. Astrological Consulting VII: Identifying the Core Wound;Advice-Giving
  8. Astrological Consulting VIII: The Core Wound and Wound Structure in the Chart
  9. Astrological Consulting IX: Awareness Release Technique; Healing the wounds
  10. Astrological Consulting X: The Chart of the Moment in Sessions; Conducting a Session
  11. Astrological Consulting XI: Deconstructing Language and Dialoguing With a Client (A Crash Course in NLP for Astrologers)
  12. Astrological Consulting XII: Breaking Through Blockages; Discussing Difficult Topics with Clients
  13. Astrological Consulting XIII: Counseling Practicum
  14. Rectification 1: Overview
  15. Rectification 2: Locating the Moon
  16. Rectification 3: Fine-Tuning the Rectification
Optional additional classes in Level IV:
  1. Your Astrological Business: (Careers and Businesses in Astrology; Conducting and Building Your Business; Image and Marketing; Professionalism and Ethics; Business Structures, Taxes, and Accounting)
  2. Using Your Computer in Astrology
  3. Research In Astrology
  4. Teaching Astrology

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