This course offers the foundational principles of astrology and traditional interpretation.
It is structured in 16 lessons that can be attended live or by video recording. The teachings are based on the books, On the Heavenly Spheres and The Traditional Astrology Course, with some additional materials.
At the end of each lesson/topic the student submits a short essay that is marked and commented by the course tutors. At the end of the course there is final essay that the student must complete to be granted the course diploma.
New Classes: Feb 2025 – Jul 2025
The class begins on 4 January 2025 and the lessons will be held from 19h to 21h Lisbon Time. The introductory lesson can be attended for free but it requires registration via email at the Academy website.
Lesson schedule:
Saturdays, fortnightly, from 19 to 21 hours, Lisbon Time.
Lesson calendar:
4, 18 Jan | 1, 15 Feb | 1, 15, 29 Mar | 12, 26 Apr | 3, 17, 31 May | 14, 28 Jun | 12, 26 Jul
Cost:
80€ x 7 (equivalent to 2 lessons) or 550€ if payed as a whole.
The course requires the books On the Heavenly Spheres and The Traditional Astrology Course, which have the additional readings and exercises. Click here for more information on the books.
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Course contents
Introduction
Astrology, its function and history.
Basic concepts
Qualities, Elements and Universal Principles.
The Astrological Chart
The components of a chart; history and representation.
The Planets
Symbols, qualities and attributes.
The Zodiacal Signs
Definitions, qualities and attributes.
The Houses
Definition and attributes
Dignities and debilities
Essential dignities: definition and practical application.
Dignities and debilities
Accidental dignities: definition and practical application.
Delineation I
Method of chart interpretation: significators, rulers and their specific roles.
Aspects
Definition, attributes and use in delineation.
Additional elements
Lunar Nodes, Fixed Stars, and Parts or Lots.
Delineation II
The first house and the psychology of the individual.
The Almutem of the Figure
Calculation and interpretation.
Temperament
Assessment and interpretation
Behaviour and Mentality
Social conduct, thought and perception patterns, mindset.
