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We are all moving along, keeping up with the passage of
time in our own distinct ways. In that spirit, The Mountain
Astrologer presents a revised survey of resources for learning
astrology in a digital or correspondence format — an update
to the listing in our Oct./Nov. 2014 issue. This is current information, as of July 2016. Some of the schools and teachers have revised their programs since the 2014 survey, and
there are 20 new additions. Many teachers and courses have
a presence on social media — Facebook, Twitter, and You
Tube channels being the most ubiquitous examples. Most of
these websites have quite detailed information, including fees
(which vary widely), student testimonials, information about
certification, and (more commonly than even two years ago)
video clips.
I laughed the other day: Seeing that we are in “the
golden age for Dad jokes” (e.g., video competition where the
Dads challenge each other to stack as many Cheerios as
possible on the little faces of their sleeping babies without
waking them), we must also be in a version of a golden age
for studying astrology. Please understand that TMA does not
endorse any particular courses; we have tried to give succinct
descriptions from the range of astrological styles, points of
view, techniques, and methods employed in this wonderfully
diverse group of resources. Also, this is not a complete list —
we tried to be thorough, but online astrology today is bigger
than one article can cover. We hope you enjoy this collection
and find the next best step for your studies.
ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOOLS
American Federation of Astrologers
https://www.astrologers.com/learn-astrology
Thousands of people have been trained through AFA’s
home study SuperStar Course, which has 3 sections: The
Basics of Astrology, Natal Chart Delineations, and Progressed
Chart Delineations. The SuperStar Course is comprised of
22 lessons, purchased together or in sections, and now also
available online. There are quizzes as you go, and you work
with an instructor via e-mail. This course is designed to prepare you for the AFA certificate exam, and you can view
Lesson 1 on the website. AFA also offers advanced courses
on Asteroids (e.g., Juno, Ceres, Pallas, and Vesta; asteroids
specific to finances, relationships, romance, and composites;
etc.); Horary (including how to effectively weigh contradictory
factors and how to assess event charts); and Relationships
(including synastry, composite and Davison charts, Venus arc
directions in relationship forecasting). Contact: Kris Brandt
Riske, [email protected]
Astrological Psychology Association
http://www.astrologicalpsychology.org
The APA (formerly AP-UK) teaches “the Huber Method,”
which was developed by Bruno and Louise Huber. It is a psychological approach to chart interpretation based on the natal
chart, the “house” chart, and the Nodal chart, all of which
give insights into influences from the environment and the
“shadow” aspects of personality, which in this context can be
understood as experiences of past lives. The method is closely
linked to Psychosynthesis, an approach to self-development
founded by Roberto Assagioli, with whom the Hubers studied.
Students receive the lessons in PDF files, send assignments
to their tutor, and work at their own pace. The Diploma
Course, which has 8 modules and a number of written assignments, generally takes 2–3 years. Contact: Barry Hopewell,
[email protected]
Astrology College (UK)
http://www.astrologycollege.com
Astrology College offers a correspondence course conducted with the consistent one-on-one support of a personal
tutor. The Taster Course is for beginners and involves working
with one’s own chart. The Foundation Course includes chart
interpretation, astronomy, and chart calculation and is presented in 3 modules. The 6-module Diploma Course includes
forecasting, synastry, advanced interpretation techniques,
astronomy, and history and will soon include a mundane section. The course material can be purchased in either PDF or
hard-copy format and was written by a group of U.K. professional astrologers, some of whom serve as tutors. Contact:
[email protected]
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Astrology University
http://www.astrologyuniversity.com
Tony Howard is the Educational Director of Astrology
University, which showcases different teachers in various web
formats. Along with Howard, the current main teachers are
Demetra George, Steven Forrest, Lynn Bell, Mark Jones, and
Frank Clifford. You can also purchase previously recorded
webinars, workshops, and classes. Contact: Tony Howard,
[email protected]
Margaret Gray also has a new Two Year Certified Professional Course in Psychological Astrology, hosted by Astrology
University. The course features renowned teachers — Melanie
Reinhart, Brian Clark, Dr. Jane Ridder-Patrick, Dr. Yvonne
Klitsner, Eric Meyers, Rachel Lang, Dr. Armand Diaz, Dr.
Marcia Ferreira, and Donna Woodwell. This is an interactive
online certified professional training course. Contact: Margaret
Gray, [email protected]
The Avalon School of Astrology
http://www.avalonastrology.com
The Avalon School of Astrology is a not-for-profit school,
licensed by the State of Florida Department of Education.
Currently, Avalon is offering a 2½-year online training program in Vibrational Astrology taught by David Cochrane.
Graduates receive a Professional Astrologer Certificate (PAC).
Class meetings are held live online twice a week; each class is
2 hours long. The PAC program consists of 10 courses, each
course lasting for 3 months, with 45 hours per course and
a total of 450 classroom hours for the entire PAC program.
Students are admitted every 2 or 3 years; a new course begins
in January 2018. Avalon also periodically sponsors weekend
seminars and online events open to the public.
David Cochrane also provides more than 240 free astrology tutorials at www.youtube.com/c/DavidCochrane100.
These tutorial videos consist of comprehensive courses, such
as an introductory course in astrology, harmonic astrology,
vibrational astrology, research in astrology, and astronomy for
astrologers. There are also tutorial videos on Vedic astrology,
Hellenistic astrology, financial astrology, and many other
astrological topics. Professional astrologer certification programs are also in the works. Contact: David Cochrane, Davidc
@astrosoftware.com
Brotherhood of Light
http://www.light.org
https://www.light.org/classes.cfm
The Church of Light is a religious nonprofit, established
in 1918 and dedicated to teaching, practicing, and disseminating the Religion of the Stars. The Brotherhood of Light Lessons, by C. C. Zain, contains the curriculum in a series of 21
volumes, combining studies in 3 branches of Occult Science:
Astrology, Alchemy, and Magic. The series has 7 topics in
each section and is available as a Home Study Course (or for
purchase in e-book format). The Brotherhood also offers
online video archives of dozens of classes by Hermetic Astrologers Paul Brewer and Christopher Gibson, on the topic of
chart analysis, with special emphasis on reading astrodynes
and Hermetic progressions. Contact: Christopher Gibson,
[email protected]
Cosmic*Intelligence*Agency
https://cosmicintelligenceagency.com/cia-membership
https://cosmicintelligenceagency.com/cia-webinars/
Julija Simas, founder of C*I*A, hosts a monthly web
series focused on the upcoming month — transits, ingresses,
stations, synodic cycles, lunations, etc. Recorded live on the
first Monday of every month, the series includes special
guests. Webinars are 70 minutes long and can be viewed
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afterward for those who are unable to attend in real time.
Monthly memberships are available for those wishing to attend. Julija also teaches astrology classes on subjects such as
Progressions, Solar Returns, and Solar Arcs throughout the
year. Contact: [email protected]
The Evolutionary Astrology Network (EAN)
http://www.evolutionaryastrology.net/educational-astrologywebinars
http://www.evolutionaryastrology.net/astrology-courses/
Kim Marie is the director of the Evolutionary Astrology
Network (based on the Jeffrey Wolf Green method). This is
a collaborative venture, with teachers offering webinars on
subjects within the EA model. You can download the MP3
of a specific talk, which also includes a video link and slides.
Talks by Laura Nalbandian, VerDarLuz, Maurice Fernandez,
Tom Lescher, and others are available here. Kim Marie also
offers the Evolutionary Astrology Certificate Course with
video, printed material, webinars, and a private discussion
forum. Hands-on exercises are reviewed by Kim Marie. The
course is available online or in DVD form, and certification is
optional. Contact: Kim Marie, [email protected]
Faculty of Astrological Studies
http://www.astrology.org.uk/study-with-us/distance-learning
Founded in 1948, the FAS is internationally known for
the thoroughness and quality of its astrological education.
Past patrons include John Addey and Dane Rudhyar; currently, Robert Hand, Liz Greene, and Melanie Reinhart are
some of those serving in that role. The FAS course material
is constantly being updated. In the Distance Learning Option,
designed to give the student as much flexibility as possible,
you can begin at any time of the year and work via e-mail at
your own pace along with a personal tutor. There are 9 modules, 3 at each level of study: Foundation, Diploma Level 1,
and Diploma Level 2. Download a “taster” of the Faculty’s
course content, to get a feel for the material and style. One
new addition is online access to the Faculty’s daylong seminars, most of which are open to non-students. Contact: Stevi
Gaydon, [email protected]
International Academy of Astrology (IAA)
http://www.astrocollege.org
The International Academy of Astrology offers a 3-year
diploma program where Modern and Classical Astrology are
studied side by side. IAA President Ena Stanley founded the
school in 1997. In 2015 (with the help of Vice President Lee
Lehman, Ph.D., and CEO Julene Louis), IAA underwent a
major curriculum revision to heighten the Modern materials
and incorporate Classical techniques into each course. Classes
at IAA are taught in weekly online meetings, and homework is
given with instructors offering feedback on assignments. The
IAA also holds free monthly lectures and offers ad hoc courses
in Financial Astrology, Medical Astrology, and Vedic Astrology,
along with various other topics through Pocket-Courses. The
IAA diploma is respected in the astrological community and
offers some reciprocity with NCGR and ISAR Certifications.
(Check the website for details on the Breaking Down the
Borders conference in November 2016.) Contact: Julene,
[email protected]
Johannes Kepler Institute
http://www.keplerunited.org/
Alexander Imsiragic founded the Kepler Institute for
Astrological Research and Education in 2005 in Belgrade,
Serbia. Alexander and his wife, Dr. Lea Imsiragic, are the
primary teachers, with many international guest lecturers.
The Institute, which is affiliated with ISAR, offers a rigorous
and much-admired professional astrology certification program. Beginning in November, the Institute offers two online
courses. Alexander teaches the Karmic and Reincarnation
Astrology course: “Reincarnational Astrology provides us
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specific tools to determine the time when specific events have
occurred in the eternity of time, whether it’s in our previous
or next incarnations …” There are 3 modules: the previous
incarnation, the next incarnation, and the Karma of Now.
Lea will teach Energy Astrology, a body of work that she has
created and developed. The entire course is 10 months long
and is designed “to develop balance with your natal planets.
It consists of 10 lectures and exercises, including a ‘planetary
essence balance formula’ for each of the 10 planets.” Contact: [email protected]
Kepler College
http://www.kepler.edu
Kepler College’s passion is to enhance the field of
astrology in a professional and structured way by providing
resources for investigation, education, and practical application. There are 3 paths for online study: Community Web­
inars, supported through donations, are 1½-hour lectures
offering multiple perspectives from a wide range of speakers.
Topics include astrology’s history, its many spiritual paths,
philosophical explorations, and practical uses. The Continuing
Education workshops allow participants to interact with instructors as they listen to a more in-depth lecture on a specific
topic. Workshops vary in length ranging from 2 hours to online lectures each week for up to 12 weeks. The Certificate/
Diploma program has 4 start dates per year. In these intensive
courses, students are presented with the origins, controversies,
and application of astrological methods and techniques. The
goal is for students to develop the tools they need to evaluate
new information and choose their own astrological path.
An individual Certificate provides an in-depth look at a
particular area of astrology and generally requires three 10week courses. These courses are taken sequentially and require 8–10 hours of work per week. The core Certificates are
the Fundamentals of Natal Astrology and Moving the Chart
in Time. The Professional Diploma in Astrology builds on the
core Certificates. The Diploma requires a total of 12 courses
plus 2 in chart calculation. Required courses include Astrological Counseling, History, and Astronomy, as well as electives
in Forecasting and Alternate Traditions. Contact: kepler@
kepler.edu
London School of Astrology (LSA)
http://www.londonschoolofastrology.co.uk
The London School of Astrology is starting an online
option in early 2017. Please see the website for their developing plans. Contact: Frank Clifford, admin@londonschoolofas
trology.co.uk
MA in Cultural Astronomy & Astrology
http://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/ma-cultural-astronomy-astrology
Dr. Nicholas Campion directs (and is a tutor for) the MA
in Cultural Astronomy & Astrology program, through the
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Sophia Centre at the University of Wales. The course is conducted entirely by correspondence and is “the only accredited
university degree in the world to explore the human relationship with the sky through history and culture.” This is a scholarly program with a degree awarded in 2 years as a full-time
student, or 4 years as a part-time student. (You can also dip
into a class or two and participate as an “occasional student.”)
Besides obtaining a degree, you have the opportunity to study
with an international group of scholars for your personal pleasure. Contact: Nick Campion, [email protected]
The Mayo School of Astrology
http://www.mayoastrology.com
Wendy Stacey is the Principal of the Mayo School of
Astrology, established in 1973 by Jeff Mayo. With students
and teachers from around the globe, the school is conducted
exclusively in a distance-learning format, offering both a Certificate (to be completed in 1 year) and a 2-year Diploma
program by correspondence. The Diploma course is unique
in providing a special focus on natal or mundane astrology.
Students work with a tutor, send in assignments via e-mail,
and join in an active student forum. The Mayo School also
offers live online interactive classes and webinars on various
topics throughout the year; some are open to the public, and
there are at least 2 free lectures per semester. All course work
involves test papers and projects, but there are no exams.
Contact: [email protected]
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The Mercury Internet School of Psychological
Astrology (MISPA)
http://www.mercuryinternetschool.com
MISPA (founded in 2015) is devoted to teaching Psychological Astrology “so that the astrological chart can be sensitively interpreted using modern psychological thought.” The
tutors are experienced practicing astrologers and teachers,
many of whom were involved with the Centre for Psychological
Astrology (CPA) under Director Liz Greene. MISPA offers online classes, webinars, and courses designed either for obtaining
a Diploma (which takes two years) or for personal enjoyment.
The webinars are open to anyone; upcoming topics include
Darby Costello on “Astrology and Art: The Artist and the Birth
Chart” and Lynn Bell on “The Moon and Dependency.” Contact: John Green, [email protected]
NCGR
http://www.geocosmic.org
The National Council for Geocosmic Research is a
nonprofit organization formed in 1971 for the purpose of
exploring astrology as it relates to other disciplines. The
name “Geocosmic” was chosen “to avoid the popular misunderstanding of astrology and set the tone for their purpose
with a serious and scholarly approach to the study of correspondences between life on earth (geo) and the cycles of the
cosmos, in particular, that of our solar system.”
Committed to raising the standards of astrological education and research, NCGR is internationally renowned for its
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A pioneer in online astrological education,
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self-directed courses
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Digital-only is $39/yr. in any country.
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comprehensive 4-level certification program. There are online
classes for your own benefit or to prepare you for exams
in the first 2 stages of the training: Level I, Astronomy and
Chart Calculations; and Level II, Calculations and Advanced
Astronomy. (Level III includes: Advanced studies, horary,
mundane, Vedic, Chinese, synastry, and solar returns.)
Classes are taught by Meira Epstein in interactive webinar
format. Each level generally consists of 9 weekly sessions of
1½ hours each. Classes are also available at the local level
through NCGR chapters. In addition, NCGR offers 8 webinars
each year (4 of which are free), with 90-minute presentations
from nationally and internationally known professional astrologers. Contact: Jackie Slevin, [email protected]
School of Traditional Astrology
http://www.sta.co
Deborah Houlding’s School of Traditional Astrology is
focused on integrating traditional horary astrology teachings
within contemporary astrological practice. Techniques are centered on William Lilly’s methods, and there are various levels
of study, including a 20-week online course presented by Eve
Dembowski. The school also offers a Master’s Level Horary
Diploma available only through a 3-year correspondence
course, in which participants study directly with Deborah.
Contact: Eve Dembowski, [email protected]
Shamanic Astrology Mystery School
http://shamanicastrology.org
Daniel Giamario’s Shamanic Astrology Mystery School is
now available online. (Readers not familiar with his groundbreaking approach can watch an introductory video on You
Tube.) Daniel and his long-time collaborator, Cayelin Castell,
teach 2 online courses. The first, Script and Archetypes, is
the core material of Shamanic Astrology and is taught in 16
lessons with 17 recorded Q&A sessions. This course “explores how to read a natal chart to determine the soul’s intent
and life purpose using the Shamanic Astrology Paradigm.”
The Shamanic Timeline course (17 lessons) “focuses on the
planetary cycles of initiation and the outer planet complexes
found on the natal chart, what it means and how to work with
it for maximum results.” Inner Sacred Marriage and Relationship, a new course in January 2017, concerns “working with
the masculine and feminine within ourselves as a path toward
wholeness.” All courses are comprised of video classes with
PDFs and other reading material. Contact: Erik Roth,
[email protected]
VEDIC ASTROLOGY COURSES
American Institute of Vedic Studies
http://www.vedanet.com/courses
Pandit Vamadeva Shastri (Dr. David Frawley) is founder
and director of the American Institute of Vedic Studies, home
of an extensive distance learning in Ayurveda. The specific
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astrological component, Ayurveda Astrology Course, has
nearly 40 lessons, offered in an online or printed format. No
previous experience in Vedic astrology is required. The course
starts at the beginner level and goes into greater depth. Shastri
is the author of the lessons, and the course modules are
Foundations of Vedic Astrology, The Astrology of Healing,
and Advanced Material: Nakshastras and Muhutra and Chart
Analysis.
Asheville Vedic Astrology
http://www.ashevillevedicastrology.com
Ryan Kurczak offers extensive courses in Vedic Astrology through his website. You can begin with his free 15-hour
(52 videos) YouTube course on the basics of Vedic astrology.
There is also an impressive collection of downloadable audio
and video courses from intermediate to advanced topics. Subjects include Vimshottari Dasha Astrology Prediction; Prasna
Astrology — The Vedic Horary Astrology of Omens; Astrological Step-by-Step Chart Analysis; and The Atmakaraka
and the “Soul” Planet in Relationships. Contact: astroinfo@
ashevillevedicastrology.com
Ernst Wilhelm
https://Astrology-videos.com
Vedic astrologer Ernst Wilhelm has an extensive online
library, with 450 hours of teaching videos available on a subscription basis. You can watch as many videos as you like
for the length of your subscription. The videos vary in length
and are arranged into Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and
Special Concern Mini Courses. You can follow your own interests or a particular topic, or choose a more focused path
of in-depth, step-by-step study for beginners or advanced
astrologers. There is a student discussion group where you
can interact with others and pose questions to Ernst. This is a
big site, but Ernst guides you along very well. You can watch
some free videos from the home page.
Komilla Sutton: Vedic Astrology
http://www.Komilla.com
Komilla Sutton teaches Vedic astrology internationally and
through live webinar courses. There are 4 courses annually: The
Vedic Astrology Foundation Course, Rules of Interpretation,
Prediction Techniques, and the Advanced course (the subject
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changes annually; in 2017, it is Shodasa Varga: Sixteen Divisional Charts). Her live webinars are 1½ hours each, with
time for interaction and questions. The courses last for 8
months each and are repeated yearly. They are also available
for students to download. Contact: Komilla Sutton, komilla9@
gmail.com
Northwest Institute of Vedic Sciences
http://www.vedicsciences.com
Dennis Flaherty is the current President of the Council of
Vedic Astrology (CVA) and was one of the earliest astrologers
(the late 1980s) to practice both Vedic and Western astrology.
His audio correspondence course in Vedic astrology was the
first to be recognized by the Council of Vedic Astrology; the
course is worth 200 hours toward CVA certification. He also
offers a Mentoring Program and Mentoring Class as an option
for students who are studying his course. Contact: Dennis
Flaherty, [email protected]
University of Vedic Astrology
http://universityofvedicastrology.com/
Vedic astrologer Joni Patry of the Galactic Center has
an online certification program taught in six 8-week semesters. Each week, the students watch a video class and take an
exam. (In order to go on to the next video, you must pass the
written test.) There is a live webinar every other week, tutors
who grade tests and answer questions, and a student forum.
The reading material is Patry’s book, Eastern Astrology for
Western Minds. You can take the course in your own time,
or purchase the videos without the tests and certification. Contact: Joni Patry, [email protected]
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Academy of AstroPsychology
http://www.astropsychology.org
Glenn Perry has a doctorate in psychology and has been
in private practice as an astrologer and licensed psychotherapist since 1979. He offers a Diploma in AstroPsychology
at the Academy of AstroPsychology. The program entails 12
courses over a 2-year period, with weekly online classes for
9 months each year, which leaves ample time for independent
study. Glenn is available throughout each course as a personal mentor. Students can also purchase individual courses
in any order and have the option to work independently. All
classes are recorded and archived, so students working independently can view them as often as they wish. Several of the
more advanced courses are: Psychopathology and Healing in
the Horoscope, Revisiting the History of Astrology (astrology
in the context of the evolution of human consciousness), Prediction & Conscious Evolution, Astrological Counseling Skills,
and Synastry & Conscious Relationship. Contact: Glenn
Perry, [email protected]
Aepril’s Astrology
http://www.aeprilsastrology.com
http://www.aeprilsastrology.com/store/c3/Webinars_and_ classes.html
Aepril Schaile’s approach to astrology is flavored by her
work as a practicing magician and priestess. She endeavors to
“assist in creating a balanced dialogue between Stillness and
Desire, between Conscious and Unconscious, between Thinking and Feeling, between Mastery and Mystery.” She offers
basic, intermediate, and advanced online classes, monthly
webinars, and personalized astrology mentorship through MP3
recordings. She is also a dancer and musician and draws upon
archetypal psychology in her work. Contact: aeprilschaile@
hotmail.com
Alphee’s International Astrology School
http://www.alpheeastrologyschool.com
Alphee Lavoie has been a counseling astrologer for
50 years. He offers an online series of Mentoring Courses,
geared to advanced and professional astrologers. He also has
courses on Consulting Skills, Horary, Election, Rectification,
and Financial astrology. All classes are recorded live and feature questions and answers between the students and Alphee.
Classes may be purchased on DVD. Contact: Carol Lavoie,
[email protected]
Ambrosia Academy of Astrology & Palmistry
http://www.astrologycoursesonline.com/shop/astrologycourses/the-horary-astrology-diploma
Peter Burns of the Ambrosia Academy of Astrology offers
a self-paced correspondence course for various levels of learning. Lessons are sent by e-mail (or downloaded), and Peter
serves as a personal mentor who can be contacted by phone,
Skype, or e-mail. The curriculum begins with Predictive Astrology Level 1, a horary course. (Peter studied with John Frawley.)
Level 2 is Electional; Level 3, Natal; and Level 4, Mundane.
Amsterdam School of Astrology
http://www.asastrology.nl/apprenticeship
At the Amsterdam School of Astrology, Faye Cossar
offers a one-on-one tutoring program, How to Work with
Vocation and Career Questions, conducted via Skype (or by
phone) in 15 personal sessions of about 1 hour each. Some
background in astrology is required, along with a demonstrated ability to work with clients. Faye integrates the steps
of professional career counselors with an assessment of the
birth chart. You work with a client of your choosing for the
duration of the apprenticeship — that “guinea pig” will have
the benefit of your and Faye’s input. Faye offers a free assess­
ment (via Skype) to see if you are qualified for the course.
Contact: [email protected]
Aquarius Papers
http://www.aquariuspapers.com
Robert Wilkinson had an astrology school in the 1970s
and ’80s in Austin, Texas, and now offers classes through his
website, Aquarius Papers. The recorded classes are a combination of lecture and discussion, and topics include: How to
Navigate the 50s; The Spiritual Aspects: Septiles and Fate,
Noviles and Realization; The Worldly and Spiritual Rulerships
in Chart Analysis; and Advanced Decan Analysis of both the
Ancient and Modern Decan Systems. All webinars/classes
are 1 hour long, and new classes on a variety of subjects are
scheduled when there is enough interest in the topic. Attendance is limited to a maximum of 10 people, which provides
time for questions and answers. Contact: Robert Wilkinson,
[email protected]
AstroLogos
http://www.astrologos.co.uk
Dr. Bernadette Brady and Dr. Darrelyn Gunzburg of
AstroLogos are offering live interactive webinars; upcoming
topics include Children’s Charts, Predictive Astrology, Relationship Astrology, Fixed Stars, The Angles of the Horoscope, Interpreting Eclipses, Working with the Nodes, Sports
Astrology, and Astrological Research. These Master Classes
are 3 hours long and are held on Saturday or Sunday, with
a maximum of 15 participants; everyone interacts with the
teachers and each other, and shares PowerPoints, whiteboards, and chat boxes, plus all those enrolled receive a video
recording of the session. On a different area of the site, you
can find information about the extensive collection of Studyshops (lectures and visuals on CD by a variety of teachers,
including Bernadette, Darrelyn, Howard Sasportas, Charles
American Federation of Astrologers
• Astrological Certification
• SuperStar Course in Astrology
• Advanced courses in horary, relationships and asteroids
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Harvey, and Liz Greene); downloadable iLectures (try a sample) and Astrology Kits; and self-study packages of CDs,
PowerPoints, workbooks, and notes. Contact: Bernadette
Brady, [email protected]
Astrology by Correspondence
http://astrologyschool.com/abc.html
New Zealander Carol Squires, an astrologer for more
than 35 years, has been active in many professional organizations (e.g., past president of the Astrological Society of New
Zealand), taught internationally, and authored many articles
and several books. She began her correspondence course in
1983 with a Beginner course; Intermediate and Advanced
levels followed. (Advanced 2 covers Chiron and Rectification.)
There are 10 lessons in each section, which arrive via e-mail
or by post. The course may be started anytime during the
year, with lessons completed at your own pace. Contact:
Carol Squires, [email protected]
The Astrology Company
http://www.theastrologycompany.com
Bob Mulligan’s Mastery of Astrology™ Correspondence
Course is a comprehensive 4-year program, teaching astrology from the beginning level through guidance in setting up
a professional practice. There are 24 classes in each level:
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Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced, and Professional. You study
at your own pace, and homework, quizzes, and a final exam
are given at the end of each group of classes. Bob is available
for support by phone, e-mail, or post. He has students all
over the world, writes a monthly newsletter, and encourages
a network of support with other students. Contact: Bob
Mulligan, [email protected]
Astrology of Health
http://www.astrologyofhealth.com
Naturopath, nutritionist, astrologer (and Ironman triathlete) Kira Sutherland has a new 12-part video series on
modern medical astrology. In this self-paced online class, the
student will go on a journey through the world of Modern
Medical Astrology. The topics covered include signs, planets,
elements, and modes as they connect to health and medical
astrology; natal chart analysis techniques; and how transits
and progressions can influence our health. Contact: kira.
[email protected]
Astrology, the Cosmic Pattern Correspondence Course
http://www.joannewickenburg.com
A founding board member of Kepler College, Joanne
Wickenburg has collected many awards in her long career,
including the Regulus Award in Education (2002). Her updated (and internationally recognized) home study course was
one of the first available. There are 6 levels of study; each
“contains 5 or 6 Lessons, providing illustration, self-tests,
self-analysis guidelines, learning tools and self-correcting assignments.” (There are answers at the end of each lesson.)
Chart calculations are included in the course — which extends
from Introduction to Astrology to Advanced Interpretation and
Transits and Progressions. Joanne advises: “You are encouraged to study at your own pace, according to your schedule.
Don’t rush through the lessons, but go step-by-step in order
to absorb the material completely.” The courses can be purchased singly. Contact: [email protected]
Astro Mundi
http://www.astromundi.com/home.html
Mari Garcia and Joy Usher, who are based in southern
Australia, offer a multi-tiered distance-learning curriculum.
The Certificate course for beginners includes Mythology,
Astronomy, Chart Calculations, Planetary Cycles, and more;
the Diploma course consists of 6 compulsory units of study
(12 weeks each) over a period of 2 years (plus a final noncompulsory unit). The units include Intermediate and Advanced Delineation, Intermediate and Advanced Predictive
Techniques, and Family Dynamics. The Traditional course,
for those with a solid grounding in astrology, is divided into
4 semesters and covers natal and predictive techniques. Astro
Mundi also offers a collection of recordings of workshops, i.e.,
the Master Classes, which focus on specialized techniques and
in-depth chart analysis and are illustrated with case studies.
Some subjects: Out-of-Bounds, An Afternoon with Ptolemy,
Signs of Scions: Fertility in the Natal Chart. Contact: Mari
Garcia, [email protected]
Astropoetic School of Soul-Discovery
http://www.astropoetics.com
Joe Landwehr’s personalized correspondence course,
Astropoetic School of Soul-Discovery, presents astrology as
a language of self-discovery that informs one’s soul’s journey.
Joe has drawn inspiration from wisdom teachings in many
traditions and from poetry, literature, music, art, film, etc.
The Basic Course — “created to promote an understanding
of astrology that is rooted in personal experience” — includes
24 downloadable lessons (about 6 lessons per year over a
4-year period) and personal consultations with Joe after each
lesson. The advanced material, Astro-Chakra System, which
is based on an integration of astrology and the 7 chakras, is
available as a webinar series of 20 two-hour sessions, followed
by an optional 4-day workshop. Contact: Joe Landwehr,
[email protected]
Astro*Synthesis
http://www.astrosynthesis.com.au/certificate-in-applied-astrology
http://www.astrosynthesis.com.au
Astro*Synthesis (“Applied Astrology for Human Development”) has a distance-learning program designed by Brian
Clark. The mythologically and psychologically rich curriculum
can be enjoyed for self-study or lead to a Certificate in
Applied Astrology. The material is contained in 12 units,
each with 10 CDs recorded by Brian specifically for this
program. Each unit has a workbook, student booklets, reading list, and exercises, as well as an assignment that will be
e-mailed or posted and assessed (if one is working toward
certification). Although the students work at their own pace,
Brian suggests 3 months for each unit, or approximately
4–6 hours per week. Contact: Brian Clark, astrosynthesis@
bigpond.com
Dennis Flaherty
One of the most recognized names in Vedic Astrology
With over 25 years of experience as an
East/West Astrologer, teacher and author.
NW Institute of Vedic Sciences
Where the Astrology of the East meets the West
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Let Dennis teach you Vedic astrology with his easy to follow audio
course of guided instruction. Many of Dennis’ students have gone
on to start their own professional astrological practices. The
completed course is approved by the CVA, Council of Vedic
Astrology and worth 200 hours twards CVA certification.
Study with the Stars of Vedic Astrology
We have one of the largest selections of audio recordings by
today’s leading Vedic astrologers, all CVA approved teachers.
Consultations with Dennis are available by phone or in person.
Please visit our website to see a complete list of Dennis’
available consultations:
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Austin Coppock
https://austincoppock.com
Writer, teacher, and consultant Austin Coppock is also
President of the Association for Young Astrologers. Upcoming online classes include a 10-week class on the relationship
between Tarot and Astrology, a month-long class on Talismanic Planetary Magic, and a month-long workshop on Chart
Synthesis. Austin is also beginning a yearlong program in
early 2017. He has a library of class recordings for sale.
Students can work on their own, or purchase a package that
includes personal tutoring to supplement the recorded material.
Contact: [email protected]
Australian Academy of Astrology & Cosmobiology
http://www.astrologycosmobiology.com.au/courses/
Pamela Rowe teaches Beginners and Intermediate Correspondence Courses through the Australian Academy of Astrology and Cosmobiology. The principles of Basic Traditional
Astrology are taught in 10 units of the beginning course;
a textbook, notes, and questions are included. Each unit is
graded before the next one is sent out. The Academy is committed to students’ being able to function with or without a
computer (hand chart calculations are taught). The Intermediate Course is similarly structured and teaches Cosmobiology.
It takes approximately 2 years to complete both courses, and
accreditation overlaps with AFA training. Contact: pamrowe@
astrocos.com.au
Benjamin Dykes, PhD
http://www.bendykes.com/
Traditional astrologer and translator Dr. Benjamin Dykes
studied medieval astrology with Robert Zoller and taught philosophy courses at universities in Illinois and Minnesota. He
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has an extensive catalogue of downloadable MP3 lectures (with
handouts and PowerPoint slides) on many traditional astrology
subjects, from introductory material to specialized techniques.
(Some titles: Primary Directions without Tears; Thought Inter­
pretation, or the Search of the Heart; Introduction to Mundane
Astrology.) Contact: [email protected]
Demetra George
http://www.demetra-george.com/resources/webinars
Demetra George offers talks and webinars (including a
series on each of the houses in the horoscope), which can be
attended live or listened to (and watched) in your own time.
Other titles are Traditional Astrology 101 (a 6-hour recording
with handouts) in which Demetra teaches how to incorporate
traditional techniques into modern astrological practice. Traditional Astrology 201 is also available on a 5-hour recording. (You
can listen to a sample on the website.) Other recordings cover
such topics as asteroids, myth, history, and psychology. Within
her Integrated and Comprehensive Programs of Study, she
has topics arranged in modules for one-on-one or small-group
study. These programs (written material, 1-hour private tutoring session by phone, and homework) include Fundamentals of
Interpretation, Delineating Life Purpose in the Birth Chart,
Hellenistic Astrology, and Mythic Asteroid Signatures. You can
also design your own program of studies, based upon your level
and interests. Contact: [email protected]
Dena DeCastro‘s Astrology Mentorship
http://www.denadecastro.com/individual-astrologymentorship/
http://www.denadecastro.com/products/
Dena DeCastro, whose development as an astrologer has
benefited from having mentors, thoroughly describes her mentorship program on her website. Her one-on-one program,
lasting 6 months, is designed specifically for you and is
focused on “the things that are most important to you.”
Dena also offers a digital course, Cycles of Wisdom,
created with chiropractor Danielle Cornelius. This self-guided
program is a “beginner’s guide to using natural cycles for
sustainable energy and flow.” The material consists of a 55page e-book, a website with 100 minutes of video, handouts,
and resources for your own further study. Contact: Dena
DeCastro, [email protected]
Dream Astrologer
http://www.dreamastrologer.com/testimonials
Gary P. Caton of Dream Astrologer teaches an online
beginner’s course at the International Academy of Astrology
(IAA). His website houses an archive of interviews from his
long-running and popular Hermetic Astrology podcast; topics
include Alchemy: A Journey towards Wholeness via the
7-Step Process of Transformation; and Cycles of Mercury:
Transformation & the Trickster. Gary also offers one-on-one
mentorships. Contact: Gary Caton, dreamastrologer@yahoo.
com
Earth Medicine Ways
http://www.earthmedicineways.com
Marcia Starck’s classes are available at Earth Medicine
Ways. The Beginning Medical Astrology course consists of
six 45-minute lectures (available through astrology-u.com).
Although she covers the fundamentals as they apply to the
physical body, students should already have an understanding
of the basic astrological language. There are also 3 webinars:
Midpoints in Medical Astrology and the Immune System,
Asteroids and Metabolic Diseases, and Chiron and GastroIntestinal Disorders. Marcia’s Medical Astrology and Healing
Correspondence Course (10 CDs) is more extensive: She
introduces how to look for medical issues in a chart and
discusses specific topics — immune disorders, metabolic and
cardiovascular diseases, alcoholism, and addiction. Marcia
responds via e-mail to her students’ written assignments.
Contact: Marcia Starck, [email protected]
Earthwalk School of Astrology
http://www.Earthwalkastrology.com
Robert Blaschke, posthumously awarded the 2012 Regulus Award for Discovery, Innovation, and Research, was a
prolific teacher. His extensive materials, including classes,
lectures, and workshops, are available in MP3 and CD formats. There are a variety of subjects (all with Robert’s impeccable notes and handouts). Some samples: Astrology:
A Language of Life Beginning Class; a 9-hour medical astrology workshop; 4-hour workshop sets on mundane astrology,
relationships, and Sabian symbols; and his remarkable work
on the Multi-Level Method of Progressions. Contact: Carol
Cilliers, [email protected]
Erin Sullivan
http://www.erinsullivan.com
Erin Sullivan, who has taught astrology internationally for
more than 40 years, has two current training courses: Working with Astrology: Principles and Practice of Contemporary
Psychological Astrology (taught over 6 months in 2012–13)
and the newly available Foundations in Archetypal Psychologi-
cal Astrology in Contemporary Practice (taught over 4 months
in 2015). Both are self-directed courses that were recorded
live, with student interaction. The courses are quite thorough
and can be purchased in separate modules or as a complete
course. For an example, one class in Foundations in Archetypal Psychological Astrology is a 4-hour seminar titled: Gods
and Mortals: Chaos to Cosmos, “the full introduction to the
foundational classical gods and their archetypal underpinning
of the psyche, who embody our planets in contemporary
psychological astrology.” The courses are audiovisual downloads of lectures, discussions, PowerPoint presentations with
PDF handouts, and other printed material. Contact: erin@
erinsullivan.com
Exploring Astrology
http://www.devineadvantage.com/devine_advantage_
astrology_course.htm
Carole Devine has been a professional astrologer since
1974. Her Exploring Astrology course, originally a popular
correspondence course, is now available in a non-interactive
version. (Students can opt to take an exam and become certified.) The material contains the equivalent of 112 CDs on a
thumb drive, recorded with a live class. The course is extensive in range, divided into 4 semesters (purchased separately
or as a complete course), and includes digital workbooks. The
first semester begins with the evolution of astrology through
the zodiac and Egyptian origins, and the fourth includes synastry and composites and mundane and relocation analysis.
Along with being a very experienced technical astrologer,
Devine has a point of view that is inspired by A Course in
Miracles. She uses astrology “as a positive blueprint for personal growth.” Contact: Carole Devine, [email protected]
Financial Universe
http://www.financialuniverse.co.uk/
Financial astrologer Christeen Skinner offers webinars
on 4 Sundays per year, close to the equinoxes and solstices.
These are 45–60-minute events that “consider the coming
quarterly outlook for equities and commodities with occasional
reference to forex activity. These webinars are of interest to
traders and astro-finance students. There is no limit to the
number of attendees.”
Hellenistic Astrology Course
http://www.hellenisticastrology.com/courses
Chris Brennan’s Hellenistic Astrology Course focuses
primarily on natal astrology as practiced between the 1st century B.C.E. and the 7th century C.E. The course is presented
online through a private website where students have unlimited access to more than 90 hours of audio and video lectures
with accompanying PowerPoint presentations. There are 10
comprehensive lessons. (The Basic Techniques and Concepts
lecture is 13 hours long.) Chris covers 2 ancient timing techniques: annual profections and zodiacal releasing. There are
student forums with boards for questions and optional written
assignments at various points in the course, as well as a certificate of completion for those who pass the final test. (Some
sections are available in individual modules without having to
sign up for the whole course.) The 2 required texts of primary
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sources are free for download on the Internet, and there is other
recommended reading. Contact: Chris Brennan, astrologue@
gmail.com
Judith Hill Astrology
http://www.judithhillastrology.com
Judith Hill Astrology has a 12-module course, Medical
Astrology 101, composed of audio downloads, reading material
(text and graphics), and self-study tests. There are several
(additional) required texts and many other reading recommendations. Judith’s teaching incorporates Classical Western Astrology and Ancient Greek, Renaissance, and modern
techniques, with further input from the Vedic system of gem
therapy. A solid knowledge of beginning astrology is a pre­
requisite, and you can begin your study anytime. (Judith suggests 4–8 hours of study for each module.) She also offers a
very selective tutorial training program (with certificate for
graduates) through her Renaissance School of Practical Astrology. Contact: Judith Hill, [email protected]
Learn Astrology Free
http://www.learnastrologyfree.com
Hank Friedman updates his site bi-monthly with free
essays on both Western and Vedic astrologies — there are
more than 150 articles. Some recent titles include “Vedic
Relocation” and “The Blessings and Challenges of a Planet
in Its Own Sign.”
Learn Astrology Now
http://www.learnastrologynow.com
The Foundations of Astrology Course is Naomi Bennett’s
new 7-part online series whose goal is “to create a foundation
by focusing on the structure and fundamentals of astrology.”
Weekly 90-minute meetings (Sunday afternoons) are primarily
live lectures and discussion, and students receive the audio
recording and PDFs of every session, with downloadable written handouts (e.g., Class 1: Planets and Zodiac Signs: The
Planets, Elements, Rulership, Benefics and Malefics, Inner and
Outer, Updated Verbiage; Class 7: Synthesis: Pattern Recognition, Balancing Contradictory Factors, Complex Indicators).
Each module can be taken independently; you can drop in
to the course anytime, and the previous content will be sent
to you.
Naomi also has a DVD course: Astrology’s History,
Design, and Meaning. This is an 8-hour course integrating
astrology with sacred geometry and current scientific thought.
Naomi was a close student of Carl Payne Tobey (Grant Lewi’s
peer and friend); she also distributes Tobey’s Correspondence
Course and has furthered his work with research into related
fields of study. She has lots of free info on her website, including her YouTube channel where she gives quarterly predictions. Contact: Naomi Bennett, [email protected]
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Lee’s Classical Studies Courses
http://www.leelehman.com
J. Lee Lehman, PhD, the recipient of the 2008 Regulus
Award in Education, is a prolific author and teacher of Classical Astrology. The Classical Studies area of her website lists
many correspondence courses, including a Master Class in
Medical Astrology as well as courses in electional, horary,
gaming, mundane, beginning natal astrology, and more.
Please see website for the current curriculum, as Lee is revamping some of her courses.
Life by Soul: Intuitive Astrology, Numerology, Tarot
http://www.lifebysoul.com/learn/
Grace Cloyd’s online astrology classes are beginning in
the autumn of 2016. Her course, Western Astrology: The
Architecture of Astrology, includes 5 phases, each with 3–6
lessons, a review, and a quiz/test. The modules are: Surveying the Lot (Astrological Fundamentals), Crafting the Blueprint (Customizing the Chart Layout), Interior Design (Placing
the Planets into Position), Finalizing the Specs (Positional
Relationships of the Chart Components), and Building the
Structure (Putting It All Together). The course material will
be offered in a combination of self-study lesson modules (accessed anytime) with live webinar Q&A sessions to support
the modules (which will be recorded for later access, if you
can’t attend the live webinar session). Contact: Grace Cloyd,
[email protected]
Martha Lang-Wescott
http://www.marthalangwescott.com/classes/
Martha Lang-Wescott specializes in very intricate astrological work — i.e., asteroids and Trans-Neptunian planets
(TNPs) on the 90° dial — about which she writes and teaches
extensively. She is beginning to offer online classes at her site,
including the self-paced Course in Radix 90° Dial Techniques.
(You can download a free Lunar Return Delineation PDF to
get a feel for her approach.) The Research Access area at the
site houses a huge text-searchable database in Aspects, Medical, and Mundane sections. Contact: Martha, treehsemtn@
tctwest.net
Merriman Market Timing Academy
http://www.merrimanmta.com
Ray Merriman’s in-depth online training course, Merriman
Market Timing Academy (MMTA), is based on his 30 years
of research and practice in financial market timing. It was initially taught live to 21 students (2013–14) and consists of 7
sections (of 20–30 hours each), with workbooks, quizzes, and
tests for self-evaluation. Classes can be taken individually or
as a package. This intensive course is designed for those
interested in becoming “a skilled market timer or financial
market analyst specializing in market timing.” Contact: info@
merrimanmta.com
Midlands School of Astrology
http://www.midlandsschoolofastrology.co.uk/
Alison Chester-Lambert is a spiritual teacher and astrologer experienced in psychological astrology. She also has a
master’s degree in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology from
the University of Wales. At the end of her Beginner’s Psychological Astrology Course, “you will be able to read a horoscope, but also understand the fabric of the Universe and the
Meaning of Life.” The course is taught in groups via Skype
video conferencing, contained in 20 two-hour sessions, and
notes are e-mailed before each session. Contact: alison@
alisonchesterlambert.com
MotherSky
http://mothersky.com/product-category/webinars/ outerplanetwebinars/
Astrologer and astute cultural commentator Jessica
Murray offers a series of recorded webinars (some with questions and comments at the end); most are about 90 minutes
long. Current titles include In Charge But Not in Control (an
“illustrated podcast” reviewing the Uranus–Pluto square);
Understanding Saturn; Working with Neptune; and Understanding Uranus. Contact: [email protected]
My Path Astrology
http://www.mypathastrology.com/beginners/
New York astrologer Rebecca Gordon has taught her
beginners course for 10 years. In a series of 12 interactive
video classes, she teaches how to read a birth chart. The first
and last classes are full days, taught in person in New York,
but also streamed live for out-of-town students; the other
10 classes are only online. She also offers an Intermediate
Course and personal mentorship. All classes are downloadable
at any time. Rebecca, a member of ISAR, applies astrology in
diverse arenas — with a focus on healing and one’s life path.
She also lectures at many events, writes astrology columns,
and consults with companies (including luxury fashion houses)
on the intersection of astrology and business, to create events
and “zodiac styling.” Contact: Rebecca Gordon, Contact@
mypathastrology.com
New Hampshire Astrologer
http://nhastrologer.com
Long-time astrologer Dorothy Morgan has a “deep understanding of her own life path, purpose and responsibility as an
Astrologer.” After teaching classes monthly for years, she is
now offering a full-year course. Her online classes are limited
to 10 participants to maximize personal attention. Classes are
recorded, in case a session is missed, and students use their
own birth charts in class. The one-year commitment includes
one hour of private teaching each month. A 4-week beginner’s course starts in the fall; after it is completed, classes will
meet for 3 weeks each month, tackling one subject at a time.
Topics include: The Lunar Cycle in the Natal Chart, our soul
path; Saturn, the way we think about our life ambition and
career path; Uranus and Neptune, where we feel the need to
serve others; and Sun/Jupiter connections, how we feel significance. Contact: Dorothy Morgan, [email protected]
Nightlight Astrology
www.nightlightastrology.com
Adam Elenbaas is the founder and principal teacher at
Nightlight Astrology, a school fostering a sense of community
and collaborative learning. There is an emphasis on synthesiz-
ing traditional and modern approaches to natal astrology. The
6-month Immersion Program (Study the Basics of Astrology
and Learn to Read Birth Charts) and the First Year Program
(Journey with the Planets and Transform Your Life) are taught
in live webcasts. The Second Year Program is designed to
develop counseling skills through regular practice with clients.
Adam also teaches a 2-year apprenticeship program with an
emphasis on personal growth work. The school features 12
guest lecturers each year. Contact: Adam Elenbaas, nightlight
[email protected]
Noel Tyl Courses
http://www.Tylmasterwork.com
http://www.noeltyl.com/masters.html
Noel Tyl has trained astrologers in 24 countries through
his correspondence course. The Master’s Degree Certification
Course comprises 19 printed lessons and a final exam. Noel
estimates that you will spend 40–50 hours on each lesson; he
responds to your written lesson work with a personal audio
recording, guiding each student individually. The course generally takes 1½ to 2 years to complete. Another option for
study is his MasterWork Astrology Series, contained on
9 DVDs. Noel demonstrates his method, beginning with
how he quickly assesses a chart, and covers medical astrology,
vocation profiling, rectification, and more. You can watch a
sample from each lesson on the site. Contact: Kathy Rose,
[email protected]
Pluto School
http://www.plutoschool.com
Mark Jones combines his expertise in Evolutionary Astrology with his work as a Psychosynthesis Counselor. The online Pluto School’s Foundation Course, Healing the Soul, is
a self-study program — you go at your own pace through 12
modules of MP3 audio and PDF study guides. The complete
course includes e-mail support from Mark and group Skype
calls. (Lessons can also be purchased singly.) Catch a glimpse
of Mark teaching in a video on the site. Contact: markjones@
plutoschool.com
Portland School of Astrology (PSA)
http://portlandastrology.org
Founded in 2013 by Jaysen Paulson, Portland School
of Astrology is primarily a school with face-to-face students
meeting in small groups for one of its (one- or two-year) programs. PSA’s mission is “to provide education that is holistic
in nature, meaning that we strive to learn astrology in more
ways than online slideshows.” However, happily for those not
local to Portland (Oregon, that is), they offer an archive of recorded online classes for download: Topics include Dreamers,
Artists, and Healers: Working with Neptune, with Corina Dross;
Gender in Astrology: Re-Envisioning Our Language for a
Gender-Queer Future, with Rhea Wolf; Astrological Vitality:
Herbal Remedies for Sun Signs, with Jaysen Paulson; and
The Ascendant: Gateway to Your Spiritual Path, with Lauren
Sage Balin. Contact: [email protected]
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Practical Astrology Program
http://kellysastrology.com/study/ online-astrology/
Kelly Surtees’s Practical Astrology
Training Program begins with foundational topics and includes forecasting
and relationship astrology techniques.
The program consists of 6 modules;
each is 6 weeks long and taught live
online. (Audio and video recordings of
each class are provided.) Students receive recordings, handouts, reading material, and study exercises. You can start
at the beginning or join at a level that
matches your experience. By the end
of the 18-month program, you will
know how to interpret a chart, provide
relationship compatibility insights, and
conduct a year-ahead forecast. Contact:
Kelly Surtees, [email protected]
The Professional Complete Course
with Maurice Fernandez
http://mauricefernandez.com/ training-program
Maurice Fernandez offers a comprehensive study course that is part by
correspondence and part on location.
The course prepares participants for
professional practice and consists of
7 segments and 10 workshops, covering both theory and practice in depth.
The material teaches a thorough under-
Tracking the Soul
The Webinar Series
taught by Joe Landwehr
based on the book - Tracking the Soul
integrating astrology & the chakras
20 2-hour online classes
plus optional workshop
“an exhilarating and illuminating journey
of soul-exploration” - AKS, current student
More info at: www.astropoetics.com/
tracking-the-soul-the-webinar-series.html
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standing of the Outer Planets, Relationship Dynamics, Vocational Orientation
in the Chart, Medical Astrology (Mental
and Physical), Astronomy for Astrologers, and Chart Analysis, among other
subjects. In order to become certified,
participants must complete all written
assignments and perform live readings
successfully. The “on location” study is
conducted “retreat style,” where participants meet for a full immersion week in
locations where the study is combined
with meditation, Kundalini yoga, hikes in
nature, and community dynamics. Contact: Maurice Fernandez, livingsky7@
gmail.com
The Real Astrology Academy
http://www.therealastrology.com/index.
php/education/the-real-astrologyacademy-course-catalog
The Real Astrology Academy’s
Online Natal Astrology Class is Kevin
Burk’s 14-week video course, teaching his systematic approach to the art
of chart interpretation. He guarantees
that, if you do the homework, you will
know how to interpret a natal chart
and also how to write a complete, detailed, and synthesized interpretation of
any chart. (Watch the 90-minute first
class for free.) This is the foundation
course in his greatly expanded training
program (which leads to certification)
and now includes a Natal Chart Interpretation Training Intensive, Relationship Astrology, and Predictive Astrology
classes. He also offers workshops on understanding Dignity and Debility (in the
context of Horary, Electional, and Natal
Astrology) and Fundamentals of Astro­
logical and Spiritual Counseling. All
classes are live (or recorded on video)
and have written assignments for students who wish to acquire certification.
Renaissance Astrology
http://www.renaissanceastrology.com/ astrologicalmagiccourse.html
Christopher Warnock teaches an
Astrological Magic Course, as well as
traditional Horary, Natal, and Electional
courses. Lessons are on CD, and necessary books are included. These are
complete (and demanding) courses,
which cover the theory, philosophy, and
practice of traditional astrological techniques. The courses draw on traditional
sources (such as Picatrix, Agrippa,
Marsilio Ficino, and Thabit ibn Qurra),
and most texts for the course are available online or provided in PDF format;
software is also included for some course
material. As an example of the scope
of the work, the Renaissance Natal
Astrology Course includes “timing using firdaria and solar revolutions as well
as unique instruction in magical natal
astrology like determining the name of
guardian angel/spirit and prescribing
astrological talismans based on the birth
chart.” Christopher corrects all homework and is available to students for
questions on the current lesson. Contact:
[email protected]
Richard Fidler
http://www.richardfidler.com/tuition
Richard Fidler teaches the techniques that he has found to bring the
most consistent and accurate results.
Integrating Western and Vedic methods, he guides students individually
(via Skype and e-mail) through stages
of study that are “intended to provide students with a solid foundation
from which to explore the subject further, either with me, or on their own,
or elsewhere.” He is keen on assisting
“budding astrologers who are finding
their feet, and who are open to my approach of integrating western and Vedic
astrology.” Contact: [email protected]
Robert Hand
http://www.arhatmedia.com/workshops.
html
Robert Hand offers a series of prerecorded classes at Arhat Media. Astrology 101 introduces his method of chart
analysis — a synthesis of traditional and
modern methods. Astrology 201 covers
how to evaluate important topics in the
chart (appearance, career, intimate life,
marriage, etc.). Astrology 301 covers
evaluating specific areas of the birth
chart and looking at a chart for dominant patterns, along with the issue of
synthesizing conflicting indications in
a chart. Webinars come with video and
PDFs. There is also a class on Essential
Dignities and, forthcoming in March
2017, a beginner’s class. Contact:
Elyse, [email protected]
Rod Suskin School of Astrology
http://www.rodsuskin.com/school
South African astrologer Rod
Suskin’s 3-year Diploma course (taught
since 1993) has been online since
2010. The course is “a full professional
training similar to a University course.
As such, it is very demanding, intense
and challenging.” There are weekly interactive 2-hour online lectures, plus an
extensive network of online resources
and support for students of the school.
The syllabus — Level I: Foundation;
Level II: Practitioner’s Certificate; Level
III: Professional Diploma — is strongly
based in traditional practice “but with a
firm eye on creating modern astrologers
with a solid traditional foundation, as
appropriate for the 21st century.”
Contact: [email protected]
RubiCon: The Frontiers of
Astrology
http://www.rubiconastro.com
Nina Gryphon is the creative mind
behind RubiCon, a web lecture series
for astrologers. “RubiCon’s mission is
threefold: build global community, provide world-class, affordable astrological
education, and expand the frontiers of
astrological knowledge.” Quarterly webinars feature well-known astrologers, as
well as new voices. There are 4 speakers at each webinar, each speaking for
90 minutes. The lectures are usually
presented on a Sunday; you can attend
one or all of the day’s talks, and recordings are available for all lectures. The
next event takes place on December 3
(no topic yet announced). Past speakers
have included Gary P. Caton, April Elliott
Kent, J. Lee Lehman, and Baris Ilhan.
Contact: [email protected]
Rudhyar Audio Archives
http:/www.beyondsunsigns.com/
rudhyaraudioarchives.html
Dane Rudhyar (1895–1985) was
a revolutionary force in 20th-century
astrology. Rudhyar Audio Archives was
created by Nicki Michaels in cooperation
with Leyla Rudhyar Hill and the Rudhyar
Institute for Transpersonal Activity, a
nonprofit corporation dedicated to the
dissemination of Dane Rudhyar’s work.
Some of his written work and downloads of his (and Alexander Ruperti’s)
talks are available for free at Beyond
Sun Signs.
Soulsign Astrology
http://www.soulsign.com/soulsigntraining-programs
Adam Gainsburg, founder of Soulsign Astrology®, offers courses to download (with handouts), listen to, and/or
watch in your own time, and optionally
receive his tutoring along the way. His
trainings include the Mars & Venus
Cycles, Lunar Nodes, Chiron, and a
comprehensive certification program,
the Immersion Course. The latter is
organized into 4 modules on cosmological principles and celestial mechanics,
in-depth delineation, integrated synthesis, and transit and timing analysis. All
his courses, including each module, can
be ordered separately or combined. You
can see a video of Adam at the website.
Contact: Adam Gainsburg, againsburg@
gmail.com
Starzology
http://www.starzology.com/next-classes
Alison Price of Starzology teaches
beginning as well as intermediate (natal
chart analysis, forecasting, and synastry)
and advanced classes (midpoint theory,
relocation). She offers courses in a Fast
Track option for quick learners, or at a
more leisurely pace. With Price, “you
can learn a little astrology or you can
learn a lot” (there is a 2-year Diploma
Course), and she is flexible in setting
times for classes, including one-on-one
sessions. Lessons are via Skype or e-mail,
and she provides printed lesson notes
and homework assignments. To get
a feel for her approach, meet her via
Skype (or in person in Vancouver, B.C.).
Contact: Alison Price, allie@starzology.
com
Vedic Astrology
Education
4 Level Vedic Astrology Study
Programme via Webinars
I. Foundation
II. Rules of Interpretation
III. Prediction Techniques
IV. Advanced
Webinars Begin in March Annually
Komilla Academy of Vedic Sciences
www.Komilla.com
[email protected]
Steven Forrest
http://www.forrestastrology.com/
training/study-online
http://www.forrestastrology.com/traini
ng/stevens-apprenticeship-programs
Steven Forrest offers an in-person
apprenticeship program in locations
around the world and also offers several
online courses. The first course — Introduction to Evolutionary Astrology — is
available to view online or for download
in both audio and video formats. This
course begins with introductory descriptions of the planets, signs, houses, and
nodes and then demonstrates the first
steps in chart interpretation. The intro
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course is more than 10 hours long, was
recorded live, and includes handouts and
a Q&A segment. Watch a clip at the site.
Contact: Tony Howard, info@forrestastro
logy.com
to open what archetypal psychologist
James Hillman called your archetypal
eye.” You can stream the lectures anytime. Contact: Jessica Garfield-Kabbara,
[email protected]
Trust Psyche
https://trustpsyche.com/astrology
courses/
Astrologer and psychotherapist
Jessica Garfield-Kabbara has a degree
from the California Institute of Integral
Studies (where she studied with Richard
Tarnas) and a master’s in Counseling
Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. She has a 12-week online course,
Initiation to Archetypal Astrology: The
Fundamentals, which teaches the technical aspects of astrology so that you
can read your own chart and transits, as
well as those of others. “By cultivating
the ability to discern the planetary archetypes in your own psyche, your relationships, the larger world around you
and the cosmos — this course will help
Venus Star Rising
http://www.venusstarrising.com/vsrworkshops
Arielle Guttman’s Venus Star
Point® course includes 10 hours of recorded audio talks, with accompanying
slides. The course is based on Arielle’s
book, Venus Star Rising: A New Cosmology for the 21st Century. This
easy-to-locate point, called the Venus
Star Point, shows one’s “personal gifts
and talents and how to use them most
effectively in the world. The Venus Star
Point (VSP) will give you a deep understanding of how partnership choices are
made and the results of those choices.”
Although the course is of obvious interest to all admirers of the planet Venus,
it is accessible to non-astrologers as
well. Contact: Arielle Guttman, arielle@
sophiavenus.com
The Wisdom of Astrology
Alan Oken
http://www.alanoken.com
Alan Oken has taught internation­
ally over a 50-year career in astrol­ogy.
Although he teaches humanistic and
psychological astrology, he is well
known for his work in Esoteric (SoulCentered) Astrology in the tradition of
Alice Bailey. Alan has a plethora of
recorded seminars and talks available at
the site, in wide-ranging subjects. Some
topics include: The Wisdom of Astrology and The Wisdom of the Ages Conferences; Actualizing the Disciple’s Path;
The Astrology of Prosperity; and Practical Techniques of Esoteric Delineation.
Alan also offers an individual mentorship program. Sign up for his monthly
newsletter at his website to stay informed about his teaching (and enjoy
his forecasts and observations about
the current skies). Contact: Alan Oken,
[email protected]
Note to Readers: Please be aware
that the web information given above
was current as of July 2016 but may
have changed in the interim. Also, The
Mountain Astrologer does not endorse any particular teacher, course, or
school; readers should exercise due
diligence before making a purchase.
© 2016 The Mountain Astrologer –
all rights reserved
Mary Plumb, TMA’s Book and Web Editor,
also serves as President of the Southern Oregon
chapter of NCGR. She sees clients and tutors
students via Skype and in her home office in
Ashland, Oregon. Contact her at mary@mary
plumb.com
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