Are you a beginner, wanting to learn astrology from the ground up? Or perhaps you would like to refresh your knowledge of specific topics, or gain practice at reading a whole chart?
Asteria Teaching offers a fully online introduction to astrology, starting in January. The course is aimed at anyone who would like to gain a firm foundation in how to read a birth chart - it is suitable for complete beginners, as well as anyone with knowledge of the basics who would like to revise and gain practice.
The course consists of nine separate units, which you can book by the term (three units) at a reduced price. For anyone taking the course as a beginner, we would recommend booking by the term. For students at 1st/2nd year levels of study who wish to refresh, practice and ground any of the topics, each unit is available to purchase separately.
Each unit consists of three sessions. You will receive a handout in advance which outlines the basics of each topic, plus a short list of suggested reading and some suggested self-study exercises, so that we can make the most of the live session time. The sessions are not recorded but you have permission to record via Zoom onto your own computer.
At the end of the course, if you have completed all nine units, you will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Course fees: £120 per unit or £300 if booking for the whole term (three units)
Q&A session, 14 July: £30
Tutors: Kim Farley & Carole Taylor (occasionally we may also introduce guest tutors for individual presentations or sessions).
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, 3 March, 10 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
24 March, 31 March, 7 April
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.
Do you feel the need for a little more practice or some time one-to-one with a tutor?
We offer one-hour private Zoom sessions for £70.
Please use this form to register for the Foundation Course or any of the individual units.
We will then send you details of how to pay: