Forum on Astrology

LEVEL 1/Quarter 1 - Theme: Orientation & Basic Skills

LESSON #

CONTENT

1

Introduction and Methodology - Part 1

2

Introduction and Methodology - Part 2

3

The Ascendant. The primary consideration in every horoscope and how it forms the basis of the entire life of a person. Introduction to the 5-Step Analysis Process as the basis of synthesis.

4

The Archetype. Its value as an ideal model of the world. How cause and effect are seen in the Archetype. How the Archetype reflects our relationship to the world. - Part 1

5

The Midheaven (MC)and its Ruler. It's the realization of the person in the outside world. More on the Archetype - Space and Time expressed as Cause and Effect

6

An Introduction to Aspects. Aspects to the Ascendant and to the Midheaven.

7

How to measure the QUANTITATIVE impact or strength of a planetary influence. Introduction to the Moon and its function in a horoscope. The importance of the Moon by House Position and Sign Position.

8

The principle ways a planet influences a house: physical position and rulership. The use of the "16-Point Scale" as a tool to measure planetary influence.

9

What is the Sun? The value of the Sun by House Position and Sign Position. Its value and relationship to the Ascendant and to the Moon. Detecting unusual considerations in a chart and combining them by analogy. What is analogy and the necessity to learn to think by analogy. It's value in the process of synthesis.

10

The Study of a Planet's QUALITATIVE value - An introduction to the ZODIACAL STATE of a Planet. The planetary dignities Domicile, Detriment, and Exaltation. What is a Dispositor?

11

Moon-Sun Polarizations. Looking at the Sun and Moon as a unit for the purpose of discussing the topic of evolution. The two journeys of the human soul. What does it mean to realize yourself? The roles of the Sun and the Moon in the outer and inner journeys. The importance of ethics and values.

12

Applying the considerations of the previous 11 lessons: Creating a whole image of a person based on the 5-step analysis process. Example charts. Suggestions on technique and practice to facilitate interpretation. Part 1. Comments and goals for Quarter 2.