AstroPsychology: Planetary Influences on Human Nature

AstroPsychology: Planetary Influences on Human Nature

Astrology reflects the inner workings of the human psyche. In this five-week course, you will explore how the planets symbolize psychological patterns and life potentials, offering insight into mindset, behavior, and decision-making.

Through the lens of AstroMapping, we will examine how planetary symbolism relates to relocation decisions, local space dynamics, and the emotional factors behind choosing a place to live, work, or build relationships.

Learn practical ways to recognize both the healthy and shadowed expressions of the planets, supporting greater self-awareness for yourself and your clients. With chart examples, reflective exercises, and discussion, this course offers a grounded, psychologically informed approach to integrating AstroMapping into your practice.

Prerequisites:

Completion of Kepler College course AM100: AstroMapping for Beginners, or AM200: AstroMapping Core -Astrology of Mapping & Astro*Carto*Graphy

This course requires Low Intermediate Astrological Knowledge.

Click here to check your astrological skill set

Instructors: Lori Barnes
AM209 (5 weeks) – Winter 2025-26
Begins January 10, 2026
Advance pricing ends December 27, 2025

Original price was: $295.00.Current price is: $280.25.

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Description

Instructor: Lori Barnes
Start Date: Saturday, beginning January 10, 2026
Time: 12:30 – 2:30 PM Pacific Time
Course Length: 5 weeks – All live sessions are recorded

 


 

By the end of this course, students will have a practical foundation for incorporating psychological insight and planetary symbolism into their AstroMapping work.

They will understand how to recognize healthy and shadowed planetary patterns, apply core chart techniques for relocation analysis, and engage in ethical, client-centered conversations about location choices.

Through guided practice and reflection, students will also develop greater self-awareness to support clear, confident, and responsible client work. This course provides essential tools for astrologers who want to approach relocation, Local Space, Astro*Carto*Graphy, and place-based work with technical skill and psychological awareness.

Weekly Topics:

Week 1: The Psychology of Moving

This week introduces the symbolic relationship between the planets and the psychological motivations behind location, relocation, and life transitions.

  • Explore how planetary symbolism reflects human nature
  • Examine common psychological factors behind moving
  • Discuss mindset, stress, and client self-awareness

 

Week 2: Planetary Patterns and Psychological Insight

This week focuses on understanding the healthy and shadowed expressions of personal planets and how they relate to unconscious patterns.

  • Identify shadowed planets in the natal chart
  • Differentiate healthy versus shadowed planetary expressions
  • Consider ethical boundaries in psychological client work

 

Week 3: Chart Analysis and Applied Techniques

This week applies planetary symbolism to AstroMapping charts and introduces core AstroMapping tools.

  • Examine the natal chart and the concept of the natal promise
  • Analyze shadowed planets in relocation contexts
  • Practice core AstroMapping techniques with chart work

 

Week 4: Remediation and Practical Strategies

This week introduces practical techniques for working with planetary challenges and exploring how location choices may support personal growth.

  • Explore remediation options for planetary challenges
  • Apply Local Space design, relocation, and Remote Activation
  • Discuss realistic expectations and client empowerment

 

Week 5: Client Work and Integration

This week emphasizes the importance of ethical client work, astrologer self-awareness, and cultural considerations in AstroMapping practice.

  • Review effective client onboarding processes
  • Reflect on the astrologer’s chart influences in consultation
  • Lived experience and cultural awareness

Required Text:

The Psychology of Astro*Carto*Graphy by Jim Lewis with Kenneth Irving

Prerequisites:

Completion of Kepler College course AM100: AstroMapping for Beginners, or AM200: AstroMapping Core -Astrology of Mapping & Astro*Carto*Graphy

This course requires Low Intermediate Astrological Skill.
It is recommended that you have a strong foundation in astrology and predictive practices to take this course at this level.

Click here to check your astrological skill set

 


View Lori Barnes’ bio here

Registration closes at 7:00am on Wednesday January 14th, 2026

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