Winter Workshop by Joseph Crane:
The Autumn Sky and Its Meanings
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Many of us learn astrology in an unsystematic way, proceeding from conference to astrologer to astrology teacher to books and then back.  Some people begin the certification tests as those given by NCGR and AFA but many fewer complete them.  In our computer-driven age it is common for people to know much about astrological interpretation and far less about the “technical” information from which confident interpretation is built.

Before we begin a series of courses or a sequence of tutorials, we assess your current interests and knowledge of astrology.  Usually we can meet in person or over the phone to do this.  Additionally there’s a short Assessment Quiz that you’re welcome to fill out and return to: josephcrane@verizon.netand we can use that as a basis for evaluation.   The Quiz contains no calculation but assesses technical knowledge and ease of interpretation. 
 

For Beginners and Others:  CD series

We are in the process of assembling CD’s for specific foundational areas of astrology: available already are 3-CD sets on the logic and structure of the 12 signs of the zodiac and a multivalent approach to the planets. These are available for $45 each, including shipping.

Forthcoming are a set on houses and a fourth on aspects and introduction to harmonics. 

Tutorial and Supervision

This is for beginning students, aspiring astrologers who need to fill out their understanding and interpretative skills, and professionals who are already working with clients and could gain by discussing their particular cases.  We can meet weekly or twice monthly in person or by phone.  Cost is $60 per hour.

You may find that a systematic approach is helpful.  Below is a list of courses that we can use to structure your own astrology program.  Each segment consist of a reading assignment or exercises in application, written work and subsequent feedback. 

We can also agree beforehand on the duration and intensity of any course you would like to participate in.

Foundational Courses

Astrology’s Sky: 
The structure of the zodiac and the signs of the zodiac; houses and house systems; Sun, Moon and Moon’s latitude cycle; the celestial sphere and its dimensions; planetary motion and cycle; locating fixed stars 
(8 segments)

Psychology and Mythology of Astrology’s Planets: 
Foundational meanings and applications of planets; relationship to signs 
(6 segments)

Natal Interpretation: 
Using elements and modes; houses as strength and area of life; aspects; using dignities and debilities.  Begin to use example charts.
(8 segments)

Intermediate and Advanced Practical Astrology

Modern Predictive Astrology:
Using transits, secondary progressions, solar arc directions, solar returns
(8 segments)

Symmetries and Harmonics: 
Astrology of the Modern Era: 5th, 7th, 9th harmonic charts; midpoints and introduction to planetary pictures 
(6 segments)

Introduction to Traditional Astrology: 
Characteristics of natal astrology in ancient and medieval styles, including fixed star interpretation 
(6 segments)  Prerequisite to #7, #8

Traditional Horary and Electional Astrology: 
Questions about profession, love and marriage, purchases, lost or missing items; selecting appropriate times for chosen events. 
(8 segments)

Hellenistic Astrology: 
Using houses, lots, and aspect configurations; planetary assessment; delineating life issues; predictive technique 
(8 segments)

Astrology and Ancient Culture (electives)

Mythology of the Ancient Era:
Religious and psychological dimensions; applications to astrology’s symbol systems
(6 segments)

Astrology and Ancient Philosophy: 
Relevant sections of Plato’s Republic and Timaeus, Aristotle’s Physics and Nicomachean Ethics, from Stoics.
(6 segments)

Each segment consists of assignments to be responded to in writing, and we will respond in writing to each assignment.  At the end of every second segment if you wish, we can have a free telephone conversation to discuss any questions or problems that come up. We recommend that you complete each segment within two weeks.

Cost:  $40 per segment for each course; payment due 50% at the beginning, the other half in the middle.

If you’re interested, please contact me at josephcrane@verizon.net
or (40) 527-2035 and I will send you the preliminary material.

Workshop by Joseph Crane: The Autumn Sky and Its Meanings

What does the night sky look like at this time of year?  We will orient ourselves to the stars that are most visible at the time – where they are, when they appear, how to find them.  We will also explore the astrological meanings of these visible stars.

In addition, we will look at planetary activity during the time; again, when you can see interesting movements, some important upcoming configurations and how they manifest in your chart. You will find out where the planets will be, and what they will be doing during the season.  We will then discuss how you might interpret some of these occurrences in the light of your astrological chart and life.

During this workshop we will train our eyes to look at the skies and train our minds to look at the rhythms of the sky’s movements.  Premium astrology and astronomy software will come to our aid!

Bring your natal charts and you can also discover how the winter skies will affect you.

Workshop Time and Place: To be Determined (sometime in mid-January)

Fee is $50

Contact me at (401) 527-2035 or at josephcrane@verizon.net  for more information about this program.