Astrology

Year 1

Introduction to Astrology

1. What is Astrology? — Understand the history and purpose of astrology.
2. The Zodiac Signs — Learn about the 12 zodiac signs and their basic traits.
3. The Elements and Modalities — Explore the four elements (Fire, Earth, Air, Water) and three modalities (Cardinal, Fixed, Mutable).
4. The Sun, Moon, and Rising Signs — Understand the significance of these three key placements in your birth chart.
5. Introduction to the Astrological Wheel — Learn the structure of the astrological wheel, including houses and signs.
6. Planetary Influences — Get familiar with the meaning of each planet and their roles in astrology.
7. Basic Horoscope Reading — Learn how to read and interpret a simple birth chart.

Year 2

The Foundations of Chart Interpretation

1. Understanding the Birth Chart — Explore the aspects of a natal chart: planets, houses, and signs.
2. Planets in Signs — Learn how the planets express themselves in different zodiac signs.
3. Planets in Houses — Explore how planets in the houses affect different areas of life.
4. The Ascendant (Rising Sign) — Discover the significance of your rising sign and how it influences your outward personality.
5. The Moon's Influence — Understand the emotional landscape through the moon sign.
6. The Sun's Role in Your Identity — Deep dive into the Sun's placement and its influence on your ego and life purpose.
7. Simple Aspect Interpretations — Learn the basics of conjunctions, squares, oppositions, trines, and sextiles.

Year 3

Deeper Analysis of Planetary Placements

1. Personal Planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars) — Dive deeper into the personal planets and their influences on your life.
2. Outer Planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto) — Understand how the outer planets shape generational and societal influences.
3. Chiron and the Asteroid Belt — Study the importance of Chiron (the wounded healer) and other significant asteroids in your chart.
4. Nodes of the Moon — Learn about the North Node and South Node and their karmic influence.
5. Retrograde Planets — Explore the meanings behind planets in retrograde motion.
6. Aspects in Detail — Learn more advanced aspects such as quincunxes and septiles.
7. Synthesis of Placements — How to combine all planetary placements for a fuller interpretation.

Year 4

The Houses of the Birth Chart

1. Introduction to the 12 Houses — Study the significance of each of the 12 houses in the birth chart.
2. First House (Self and Identity) — Understand how the first house shapes your appearance and approach to life.
3. Second House (Values and Finances) — Explore the second house's influence on personal values, material possessions, and finances.
4. Midheaven (Career and Public Life) — Study how the Midheaven (10th House cusp) relates to career and public image.
5. Understanding the 4 Angular Houses — Deep dive into the 1st, 4th, 7th, and 10th houses and their foundational importance.
6. Empty Houses in the Birth Chart — How to interpret empty houses and their implications.
7. House Rulerships — Learn how to determine which planet rules which house and how it influences that area of life.

Year 5

Advanced Aspects and Chart Dynamics

1. Understanding Conjunctions, Squares, and Oppositions — Deepen your understanding of the most significant aspects.
2. Trines and Sextiles — Learn about harmonious aspects and how they create opportunities.
3. Quincunx and Semi-Sextile Aspects — Understand these less common but significant aspects.
4. Progressions in Astrology — Learn about secondary progressions and how they show growth and change over time.
5. Transits and Their Effects — Study how transiting planets interact with your natal chart.
6. The Role of Solar and Lunar Returns — Understand how Solar and Lunar Returns provide yearly predictions.
7. Synastry and Relationship Astrology — Begin exploring relationship dynamics through the comparison of two charts.

Year 6

Predictive Techniques and Transits

1. Transiting Planets and Their Influence — Dive into how transits affect specific life areas.
2. Saturn Return — Understand the significance of the Saturn return and its transformative power.
3. Jupiter Transits — Learn how Jupiter's transits bring expansion and opportunities.
4. Eclipses and Their Influence — Study how solar and lunar eclipses impact life cycles and personal growth.
5. Planetary Retrogrades and Their Importance — Explore how each retrograde planet brings introspection.
6. Lunar Phases and Cycles — Study the effects of the New Moon, Full Moon, and their respective phases.
7. Long-Term Transits and Life Stages — Learn how long-term transits shape major life phases.

Year 7

Mastering Astrology and Becoming a Professional

1. Advanced Chart Synthesis — Learn how to integrate all chart factors for a comprehensive analysis.
2. Interpreting Family and Relationship Dynamics — Explore how astrology can offer insight into family structures and relationship compatibility.
3. Astrology and Timing — Study the use of astrology for key life decision-making (e.g., elections, business ventures).
4. Astrology and Spirituality — Deepen your understanding of how astrology can connect with spiritual and metaphysical practices.
5. Astrology and Medical Considerations — Understand how astrology can support holistic health, known as medical astrology.
6. Predicting Future Events Using Solar Returns and Progressions — Master the art of using predictive techniques for major life events.
7. Becoming an Astrologer — Final guidance on how to begin a career in astrology, setting up a practice, and ethical considerations.