Introductory Astrology

**No pre-requisite required- may be taken without enrollment in diploma program – please contact school for cost

Instructor: Catherine Potter

237 hours

Start Date: January 20th, 2012 – December 2012
The third weekend of each month, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 9 am – 5pm

The first Monday evening of each month 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm.
No astrology classes in July or August.
Diploma General Studies: Hrs. 133
Start Date: September 16, 2011 – December 2011, July 9-15, 2012

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• The role of the astrologer
• Different states of awareness and the impact they have on the expression of an individual’s chart.
• The history and branches of astrology
• Exploring the Glyphs and Symbols used in Astrology
  Learn the shorthand for astrology and the meaning of the symbols.
• The Natal Chart
  
  • The Elements, Triplicites and Qualities.
  • Introduction to the Signs – Archetypal representations of Cosmic Forces
    Keywords, archetypes, gifts and shadows.
  • Introduction To The Planets – Forces of Nature
    Keywords, archetypes, planetary deities, gifts and shadows, rulerships, retrogrades, nodes.
  • Introduction to the Houses: Keywords, rulerships.
  • Exploring The Angles –
    Focalizers
• Me and My Shadow
  The parts of self that have been disowned and projected.
• Aspects
  The energy patterns created when two or more planets form connections creating either flowing or challenging relationships.
• Chart Synthesis
  Learn how to synthesize the basic language and see the energy pattern of the natal chart.
  As well as their own birth chart students will analyze a variety of natal charts.

Intermediate Astrology

Pre-requisite: enrollment in astrological diploma program

Instructor: Catherine Potter

240 hours

Start Date: January 18th, 2013 – December 2013
The third weekend of each month, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 9 am – 5pm

The first Monday evening, 5:30 pm – 8:30 of each month.

No astrology classes July and August.
Diploma General Studies 49 hours July 8-14 2013

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Book , pen, apple, Virgos come prepared.

• Life Cycles — Transits and Progressions
  Explore the changing planetary cycles that occur throughout a lifetime and the evolution of our natal chart. By working more consciously with planetary cycles we become less reactive and limited and more responsive and creative in the unfolding of our life.
• Chart Interpretation and Case Studies
  Learn how to synthesize the natal, progressed charts and transits.
• Exploring Relationships
  Who we attract and why. Understanding the connections between charts.
• A Deeper Look at The Lunar Nodes, The Rules of Rulership, Houses Within Houses, Focalizers
• Everything that has a beginning has a birth chart – charts for business, countries, events.
• Relocation Charts, Astro-cartography
• A fun look at the Math of Astrology
• Astrology and Astronomy
• The Chart As A Symbolic Mandala
• The Art of Astrology
  In this workshop we will look at how to blend the science of astrology with the art of interpretation. Topics covered: Guidance versus prediction – empower your client with the gift of freedom of choice. We see everything through our own energy – learn how to not project your path on others. More is not always better – what to focus on in a session.
• Ethics

Advanced Astrology

Pre-requisite: enrollment in the astrology program

Instructor: Catherine Potter

182 hours

Start Date: January 2014 – June 2014

The third weekend of each month, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 9 am – 5pm
The first and third Monday evenings, 5:30 pm – 8:30 of each month.
No astrology classes in July & August
Diploma General Studies: 49 hours July 7-14 2014

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Charts the students have created.

• All Things Lunar
  A further look at the impact of the moon, lunar cycles, eclipses and pre-natal eclipse.
• The Pre-natal Chart
  Life in the womb – first impressions that last. Birth, death and the womb in between.
• You and Your Past
  Exploring ancestral and past life connections. Breaking free from old attractions and becoming more conscious in choice making.
• Astrology and the Chakras
• The Esoteric Rulers of the Signs, Planetary Energies and the 7 Rays
• Balancing the Elements: A look at how to create and maintain a healthy elemental balance through appropriate diet, activity scent, and sounds.
• Astrology & Cell Salts – Instructor Robert Rogers
• Hippocratic Constitutions – Instructor Robert Rogers
• Plant & Planetary Energetics – Instructor Robert Rogers
• Astrology & Family and Systematic Constellations
  Instructors: Catherine Potter and Jonathan Hooton Learn how to set up a constellation based on the natal and progressed charts.

Practicum : 20 hrs April 28 – May 3 and May 26th – 31

Hypnotherapy & Astrology

Pre-requisite: Enrollment in the astrology program and current or previous enrollment in hypnotherapy certificate program

Using natal, progressed and transits charts as diagnostic tools the student will learn how to take clients into trance states in order to release blocks that inhibit growth.

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Medical Astrology

Pre-requisite: Enrollment in Astrology Program
Current or previous enrollment in Wholistic Anatomy: see Earth Spirit Medicine
Herbology Level I see Earth Spirit Medicine

Utilizing the natal, progressed and transit charts as diagnostic tools the practitioner will learn how to help clients tailor diet, physical activities and holistic practices for optimum health. Based on an individual’s blueprint, students will explore the appropriate types of counseling and healing modalities to refer clients to.