Description

Instructors: Carol Tebbs & Enid Newberg

Day: Sunday, beginning April 16, 2023

Time: 8:00 – 10:00 AM Pacific Time

Course Length: 10 weeks – all live classes are recorded

Topics covered include: 

• Explore the range of philosophical purposes for natal chart interpretation
• Compare house systems to identify those suited for regular use from other more traditional or situation-specific.
• Explore how decans and dwads personalize planet sign and degree placement
• Interpret natal moon phases and lunar nodes to reveal areas of growth
• Examine the harmonic foundation of aspects with major and minor aspects
• Identify major life themes of planets in close aspect by longitude and declination, as well as in close aspect configurations
• Personalize interpretation with sensitive points such as Arabic parts, solstice points, decans and dwads, midpoints, Aries point, and the vertex.
• Explore how major asteroids, dwarf planets, and 8 notable fixed stars add interpretative detail

By the end of W102, students will have developed the skills necessary for evaluating chart information and identifying the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches. They will be able to synthesize the core astrological components and modify information into a coherent and meaningful interpretation without relying on outside resources.

Required Books:

• Burk, Kevin, Understanding the Birth Chart
• George, Demetra, Astrology and the Authentic Self, Ibis Press, FL, 2008, 304 pps.

Pre-requisite: W101 or equivalent

*Required for the Professional Diploma

Weekly topics:

1. Overview & Chart Interpretation Goals
2. Comparison of House Systems
3. Moon Phases (General Life Focus) and Lunar Nodes
4. Classical to Modern Crossover – Decans, Dwads and Degrees
5. Major and Minor Aspects as Harmonics
6. Multiple Aspects: Configurations and Aspect Networks
7.  Aspects in Declination Reinforce Aspects in Longitude
8. Minor Bodies: Asteroids, Dwarf Planets, and Fixed Stars
9. Other Sensitive Points Add Nuance to the Basics
10. Open Book Exam and Interpretation Challenge

View Carol Tebbs bio here

View Enid Newberg’s bio here

Registration closes at 7:00am on Friday April 21st, 2023