Beginner’s Course - Certificate
The Beginner’s course is designed to provide a solid understanding of Astrology beyond the basic Sun-sign stereotype. You will learn how to create a horoscope, calculate and interpret all the moving parts that make up the whole. Practical exercises throughout the course will help to integrate and develop this knowledge for confident interpretation.
This is a one-year, in-person course comprising of weekly (3-hour) classes conducted on Saturday afternoons.
2024/2025 Term dates are as follows:
Term 1: 20 July - 21 September, 2024
Term 2: 12 October - 14 December, 2024
Term 3: 1 February - 5 April, 2025
Term 4: 26 April - 28 June, 2025 (includes 1 refresher class/exam prep)
Examination: 17 July 2025
Curriculum
The Beginner’s course will cover the following:
Introduction, ethics, history & basic astronomy
The 12 Zodiac signs
Symbols, interpretation and associations
Qualities and Elements
Decanates
Planets
Symbols, interpretation, mythological associations
Dignitaries
The Astrological Signature
Retrograde information & interpretation
Manual calculations of the horoscope
House cusps including Ascendant & Midheaven
Planets
Aspects
Houses
Interpretation & associations
The K3 chart
Aspects, Chart Patterns, Chart Shapes
Moon Phases
Moon Nodes
Part of Fortune, Vertex
Planetary Transits
Retrograde transits
Introduction to Cosmobiology
Midpoints
Introduction to Medical Astrology
Planetary Cycles
Each student will be provided with a copy of their own Natal Chart to use as a practical, working document to help understand and integrate the information provided throughout the course.
The curriculum has been designed to allow for plenty of practical time within the theoretical and instructional elements of each class.
As a graduate of the Australian Academy of Astrology & Cosmobiology, the classes are independent of the AAAC but will align with their methodologies and teachings.
For further information, you can contact me by email at info@suedunwoodyastrology.com