Description

Instructors: Denise Menton & Lori Waters

Day: Sunday, beginning April 5, 2026

Time: 9:00 – 11:00 AM Pacific

Course Length: 10 weeks – all live classes are recorded

Students will:

• Develop systematic approaches for the initial examination and orientation of the natal chart

• Analyze planetary condition through the study of essential and accidental dignities and debilities

• Examine the role of sect, including diurnal and nocturnal charts and the planets’ conditions of rejoicing

• Critically compare major house systems to help identify those more suited to regular use and others that are more situation-specific

• Identify lunar phase relationships and apply their significance within natal chart interpretation

• Study the lunar nodes and evaluate multiple interpretive frameworks for understanding their placement and function in the natal chart

• Explore selected modern interpretive techniques, including interceptions and modern rulership schemes, in dialogue with traditional approaches

• Synthesize planetary condition and chart patterns to identify dominant themes and overarching life narratives within the natal chart

By the end of RN102, students will understand the key areas of practice and debate surrounding the course topics, as well as the conceptual foundations of many specialized interpretive techniques. Most lessons serve as essential extensions of the basics, while others introduce less commonly taught material to help students evaluate techniques and methodologies they may wish to explore independently.

Weekly Topics: 

1. Review and Synthesis of Sun / Moon / Ascendant Combinations / Introduction to the Nautical Paradigm
2. Essential Dignities and Debilities – Rulership, Exaltation, Detriment and Fall / Planetary Reception / Natal Promise
3. Sect and Rejoicing Conditions
4. Essential Dignities – Triplicity and Bounds
5. Accidental Dignities and Debilities and Joys / Weighing Planetary Condition
6. Planetary Speed, Astronomy of Retrograde, Applying / Separating Aspects, Moiety, Chaldean Order
7. Comparison of House systems, House Cusps in quadrant house systems, Options for when no birth time is available
8. Modern versus Traditional Rulerships & Intercepted Houses
9. Chart Patterns

Required Books:

• Avelar, Helena, and Luis Ribeiro, On the Heavenly Spheres: A Treatise on Traditional Astrology, AFA Press, Tempe, AZ, 2010, 278 pps.
• George, Demetra, Astrology and the Authentic Self, Ibis Press, FL, 2008, 304 pps.
• Obert, Charles, Using Dignities in Astrology, Almuten Press, Minneapolis, MN, 193 pps. ISBN: 978-0-9864187-1-6 (Available from Amazon or as a pdf download from the author: Using Dignities In Astrology )

Prerequisites:

Completion of Fundamentals I (RN101) or Delineation Synthesis (T104).

This course requires Low Beginner Astrological Knowledge.

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If you have not studied with Kepler College, completing the free Placement Quiz is required:

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Cancellation and Refund Policy

Required for the Professional Diploma

View Denise’s bio here

View Lori’s bio here

Registration closes at 7:00am on Wednesday April 8th, 2026