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Certificate Training
Program
The Astrology Institute provides in-depth
astrology classes and workshops for personal growth and
professional development. Students receive a comprehensive
working knowledge of astrological symbols, a strong
foundation in understanding and using one's own chart, and
training in using astrology responsibly and effectively to
help others. Courses integrate traditional techniques and
modern, and incorporate psychological and spiritual
components of astrological understanding.
Classes may be taken individually or as part of the
certification program for those wishing to become
professional counseling astrologers. This curriculum is also
designed to cover the material required for certification
with the National Council for Geocosmic Research (NCGR).
The program is designed for beginners, anyone wishing to
strengthen their understanding of the basic chart
components, and to strengthen their interpretation and
consultation skills.
Classes include hands-on focused exercises and practice to
build skills.
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How It Works
Each month, except for the summer, group
meetings are on two weeknights (for 2003-2004, Wednesdays),
and one 10-4 workshop on a weekend day. During the summer,
one day workshop is scheduled as part of the program. Other
summer courses are optional.
Cost for each module is a sliding scale, $185-135, and is
paid for on a "per module" basis. Each course is one to
four modules. If you cannot attend a meeting, you are
provided the cassette tape of the session and copies of any
handouts or overheads that we use.
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Curriculum for
Certificate
All classes are a combination of
lecture, discussion and small group work; students' charts
and those of notable nativities are studied in depth.
- Archetypes of
the Zodiac: an in-depth study of the twelve
signs, their qyakutues, gifts and how they interrelate
with the planets and houses. We work with
dignities and rulerships, as well as aspects between
signs.
- The Planets: A
Psychological and Spiritual Approach
We discuss the planets symbolism and personal issues
in a person's birthchart
- Issues in
Chart Interpretation:
how to use and interpret elements, modes, asteroids,
lunar nodes, retrogrades and other symbols as indicators
of life purpose; introduction to Traditional astrology.
In this course we use participants charts extensively.
Traditional techniques are integrated with modern
approaches.
- Earth and Sky in
Astrology:
a mini-course in the Celestial Sphere and the
motions of the planets. Good preparation for chart
construction, as required on the NCGR exams. Chart
construction is taught on an optional basis for those
who wish to take the exams.
- Time and Space:
a mini-course in the astronomy of astrology; preparation
for chart construction by hand.
- Astrology and
Life Transitions: After an overview of the
history and range of astrological prediction, we begin an
in-depth study of how to apply transits to life's
changes, challenges and opportunities, including
life-cycle transits. Progressions, solar returns,
lunations and eclipses are also covered, emphasizing how
to maximize opportunities for growth.
- Interpreting
for Life Issues: Using traditional and modern
approaches, we work with personality, career, love and
relationship, parents and children, money, fame, and
religion.
- Advanced
Techniques: introduction to midpoints, planetary
symmetries, harmonic charts; introduction to electional
and horary astrology.
- The Astrology
of Relationship: working with bi-wheels,
composite charts and interaspects to identify the
potential dynamics and purpose of any type of
relationship.
- Introduction to
Astrological Consulting: discusses,
demonstrates and provides practice utilizing the skills
of a good consulting session: includes participants'
charts and life situations.
Private Tutorials
can be arranged for those unable to attend scheduled
classes or who wish individualized instruction.
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