Unit 1: Signs and Planets

20 January, 27 January, 3 February

An introduction to astrology

Polarities, elements and modes

The personal planets and interpreting them through the elements and modes 

The zodiac signs and interpreting the personal planets through the signs

 

Unit 2: The Social and Outer Planets

17 February, 24 March, 3 March

The social and outer planets

Interpreting the social and outer planets through the zodiac signs

Retrograde planets and the cycles of Mercury and Venus

The Moon’s Nodes

 

Unit 3: The Houses of the Horoscope

17 March, 24 March, 31 March

The twelve houses

Interpreting the planets through the houses

Unit 4: The Four Angles

28 April, 5 May, 12 May

The four angles: the Ascendant-Descendant axis and the MC-IC axis

Angular planets

Rulership of the angles, including the chart ruler

Rulership of the Houses

 

Unit 5: Aspects

26 May, 2 June, 9 June

Number symbolism in astrology

Conjunctions, squares, oppositions

Trines and sextiles

Quincunxes and semi-sextiles

Semi-squares and sesquiquadrates

 

Unit 6: Aspect Patternså

23 June, 30 June, 7 July

T-squares and Grand Crosses

Grand Trines and Kites

Yods

Also touching on: Finger of the World, Mystic Rectangle and Hard Rectangle

 

14 July: 90-minute Q&A session: a chance to recap and ask questions on the topics in any of the previous units

 

Unit 7: Approaches to Chart Work: beginning to interpret the whole chart

6 October, 13 October, 20 October

Starting to bring the pieces together and begin the process of whole chart interpretation. Gaining confidence in gathering the various strands into tangible and useful interpretation – blending different chart factors together. The various ways we can organise our ideas about a chart. Best practices in gathering and transmitting the information. Getting a feel for the whole chart.

 

Unit 8: Interpreting the Whole Chart

3 November, 10 November, 17 November

Continued practice with whole chart interpretation. Listening and observing, refining and deepening. Polishing our ability to assess a chart and transmit the ideas.

 

Unit 9: Student Chart Presentations

1 December, 8 December, 15 December

Practice your chart interpretation by working on a chart of your choice – either a friend/acquaintance or a person in the public eye (present or past). After studying and making notes on your chosen chart, you will have time in the class to present your thoughts on the chart and receive careful guidance and input from the tutors.