Learning Astrology

Astrology can be a fascinating hobby, or it can become a deep, abiding interest guaranteed to keep you engaged with life, world events, and human nature for the rest of your days.

Today, life is centered around speed and ease of access. With the press of a button, anyone can find automated astrological material online. The days of chewing on pencils and calculating charts by hand using complex trigonometry are gone. Unfortunately, learning how to make truly accurate forecasts is not a speedy process; it requires time, study, and dedicated application of the mind. There is simply no quick fix!

In many ways, Traditional Astrology is more straightforward to grasp than modern psychological astrology, as there are only 7 visible planets, 12 signs, and 5 primary aspects to master.

However, as you peel back the layers, you will discover subtle nuances and technical depths completely absent from modern approaches. If you have previously studied modern astrology, you may experience a bit of a shock to the system as you "unlearn" many of its modern assumptions.

Traditional Predictive Astrology allows you to uncover the concrete how, why, what, when, and whom of human life. Historically, Horary Astrology, (the art of Interrogations) served as the foundation stone for electional, medical, natal, and Mundane astrology. Because of this shared lineage, it can be helpful if you happen to have some basic knowledge of Horary or modern astrology before you begin this program. (For those completely new to astrology there are many free online courses that can enable you to learn the necessary basics required to begin).

Please note this specific program does not teach Horary. If you want to learn Horary, please contact Dr. Barbara Dunn, Principle of the the QHP (Qualifying Horary Practitioner) www.bdunnastrologer.co.uk. This is the course that set me on my path to becoming an Astrologer. I am proud to be the Convenor for the QHP, as well as a Tutor. The QHP was the first and original course to teach traditional methods in England and America, producing internationaly recognised authorities such as John Frawley, Deborah Houlding, Dr. Lee Lehman, and Sue Ward to name just a few.

Currently my course is the only professionally recognised course devoted solely to Natal Predictive Astrology.  

Why study with Me?

I teach exclusively on a one-to-one basis via Zoom and email, tailoring the guidance directly to your progress.   Over the duration of the course, we will analyse around 50 charts of individuals from diverse backgrounds and age groups, in addition to charts chosen by you, to help ground your theoretical knowledge.  While the focus is natal, you will gain hands-on experience working with mundane, electional, and decumbiture charts.

Most students complete the full diploma program within two years. (Time waivers may be granted under exceptional circumstances)  and upon successful completion, you will be awarded the Diploma in Traditional Predictive Astrology (TPAD).

This course has been rigorously assessed and accepted by the APAI, (the worlds leading professional body in astrology) enabling diploma holders to join the Association of Professional Astrologers International. Prior to receiving your professional diploma, you will be required to sign our formal Code of Ethics.

Course Curriculum & Syllabus:   Please note: Assignments and the order of study may evolve as new historical materials become available.

Part 1: Foundations of the Traditional Corpus:   The initial five sections lay the critical groundwork required to assess core areas of life, including profession (determined by body type, humour, and intellect), marriage, timing of partnerships, and children.

Section 1: A comprehensive review of traditional basics: planetary speeds, the 12 houses (including derived houses), aspects, sect, triplicity, essential dignities, debilities, planetary modalities, and traditional terminology.

Section 2: A deep dive into the natural and accidental significations of the planets and the Ages of Man. You will master the technical mechanics of the signs, the actions of planets within them, angles, triads, the Thema Mundi, and the Octatopos (8-house chart) and its relationship to decumbitures. The section concludes with the crucial study of the Bounds (Terms) for precise natal delineation.

Section 3:  We move onto study some of the advanced technical secrets covering: Antiscia, elemental balances, dignities/debilities (including decans), planetary joys, and refined systems like Novenaria, Dodecatemoria, and Monomoria.

Section 4:  Spans 4 parts; this section covers the calculation and application of Arabic Parts (Lots) and Fortuna Charts. We will explore the determination of Almutems, the Hyleg, calculations for Length of Life, and the foundational time-lord technique of Firdaria.

Section 5:  Focuses on appearance and the very important principles of the Humours and Temperament. You will learn to assess physical appearance, inherent vitality, and underlying disease signatures, alongside utilising specialised Lots not covered in section 4.

On successful completion of the first part, you will gain a Certificate of Study.

We then move onto Part 2 that focuses on advanced Prediction & Mundane Techniques.  Once the foundational text is mastered, we blend these techniques to begin the process of highly accurate prediction.

Section 6: Dynamic Timing Systems An immersive look into advanced timing and activation techniques, including Solar Returns, Annual Profections, Monthly Returns, and Decennials.

Section 7: Status, Wealth & Prominence: Delineating financial significators, identifying the specialised "Rank of Fame," and employing advanced conditions like Spear Bearers and the Hurling of Rays to see how they can elevate a native's life.

Section 8: Primary Directions & Chronocrators:  Mastering the master key of traditional prediction: Primary Directions, alongside complementary time-lord systems including the Lord of the Orb, Decennials and Zodiacal Releasing.

Section 9: Advanced Natal Synthesis: this is where we focus on the concrete predictive parameters of Marriage, Children, and Health.

Section 10: Mundane Astrology:  The final segment expands your view to world events. You will study the crucial Aries Ingress chart, mundane house meanings, and macro planetary cycles, comparing mean vs. apparent Jupiter-Saturn conjunctions and the historical portents of Mars Saturn conjunctions.

Final Examination: You will be asked to delineate a mystery chart utilising the many techniques learned through the course and make some predictions to gain the TPAD qualification.

Students are expected to source their own reference books, which will form the bedrock of your professional library.

Required Core Textbooks:  Most students will be directed to purchase the masterfully translated volumes edited and produced by Dr. Benjamin Dykes:  For Part 1: The Astrology of Sahl b. Bishr Volume 1: Principles, Elections, Questions, Nativities (Cazimi Press 2019. ISBN-13: 978-1-934586-48-8).                                                                                                                                                     For Part 2: Persian Nativities IV: Abu Ma'shar On The Revolutions of the Years of the Nativities (Cazimi Press 2019. ISBN-13: 978-1-934586-49-5).

The full List will be given on application. 

Your studies will draw directly from the classical lineage spanning the Hellenistic, Medieval, and Renaissance eras up to the 18th century, including the works of: Dorotheus, Valens, Manilius, Ptolemy, Al-Biruni, Al-Kindi, Abu Ma'shar, Sahl ibn Bishr, Guido Bonatti, William Lilly, and Jean-Baptiste Morin.                                                                                                                                       For Arabic, Persian, and Hebrew Astrology: The contemporary translations and commentaries of Ben Dykes and Meira Epstein are essential.

To aid your research, texts by Olivia Barclay, Barbara Dunn, Dorian Greenbaum, Robert Hand, Helena Avelar & Luis Ribeiro, Charles Obert, Joseph Crane, and Deborah Houlding are highly recommended.

 Tuition & Fees: Tuition is structured to allow you to pay as you progress through the modules. The Individual lessons are £95 with the final exam being £120

What is Included:  Full, direct one-to-one tutoring on the material. Comprehensive email correspondence to answer and discuss complex points pertinent to each individual lesson. I also tailor core materials to help you follow the lesson (though independent research remains a requirement). Recorded zoom calls at the end of each lesson, or as needed.

Please note: Fees are non-refundable.

If you are ready to immerse yourself in the authentic traditional lineage and earn a professional qualification, please feel free to reach out with any questions or to discuss your enrolment.