The Moon has preoccupied humans for many thousands of years, likely since we came into being. Gain an understanding of the cosmology of the Hellenistic period and analyse the Moon’s solar phase cycle, planetary nodes, aspects, and the lots, also known as parts, associated with her.
Using ancient primary sources, study special considerations that are discussed by these authors and explore topics that were developed in this time period. Students will be equipped with both techniques and a conceptual framework for interpreting the Moon in both natal and electional charts.
This course is aimed at those with foundational astrological knowledge (beginner) and will include enough new information for more experienced students (intermediate) seeking to go deeper into the Hellenistic material.
NOTE: If this is your first academic course with Kepler College or you have not paid the one-time registration fee ($40) in the past, please add this to your order. This fee payment is required for all academic students.
The one-time Registration fee is a separate store item found as the last item in each term grouping.
This course is taught in English. Proficiency in English is required for all students.
Original price was: $295.00.$280.25Current price is: $280.25.
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After completing this course, students will:
Weekly Topics:
Mythology of the Moon from Babylon, Egypt, and Greco-Roman periods
Popular/influential philosophies and ideologies active during the period
Synodic cycle; Lunar Phases–elevenfold cycle, including eightfold, fourfold, and threefold subcycles–via Valens and Rhetorius
Ancient calendrics and time keeping
Introduction to special designations: Sect, Luminary/Benefic/Malefic, Rejoicing (by sect and phase), Bonding, Pre-natal Lunation/Syzygy
Applying and Separating aspects from the Moon; Transferring light
Special electional considerations and techniques related to the Moon via Dorotheus
Nodes of the Moon; Bendings; Eclipses via Valens and Ptolemy
Time keeping and cycles via Meton and Geminus
Void of Course–various definitions, including Maternus
Timing Techniques that utilize Lots with a special focus given to Valens as it relates to Zodiacal Releasing
George, Demetra. Ancient Astrology in Theory and Practice: Volume 1. Rubedo Press (April 20, 2022).
This course is aimed at those with foundational astrological knowledge (beginner) and will include enough new information for more experienced students (intermediate) seeking to go deeper into the Hellenistic material.
Registration closes at 7:00am on Wednesday April 30th, 2025
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