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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] OCT. / NOV. 2016 — 59 Educational Resource Guide 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 A COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING FROM BEGINNER TO QUALIFIED ASTROLOGER DISTANCE LEARNING Enjoy a flexible programme of study to suit your lifestyle SUMMER SCHOOL IN OXFORD Study with the best astrological tutors from around the world in the beautiful university city of Oxford CLASSES Our modules are taught as classes in London Our Patrons are: Baldur Ebertin, Liz Greene, Rob Hand, Julia Parker & Melanie Reinhart For more information www.astrology.org.uk | [email protected] Raising the standard of astrological education since 1948 60 — THE MOUNTAIN ASTROLOGER 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 OCT. / NOV. 2016 — 61 Educational Resource Guide 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 Astrology, Evolved. Live, online classes leading to Diploma in AstroPsychology Explore... Planets in Signs & Houses • Aspects as Personal Myths • Chart Synthesis Psychopathology and Healing in the Birthchart • Transit Analysis & Conscious Evolution The Horoscope as Evolving Story • Counseling Skills • Synastry & more Classes Forming Now GLENN PERRY, PHD, PROGRAM COORDINATOR The Academy of AstroPsychology Complete program details at astropsychology.org | 860 62 — THE MOUNTAIN ASTROLOGER 467-6919 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] TAKE THE PLUNGE! TMA SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS: — TMA delivered to your door; you won’t miss any issues — early digital access to TMA while waiting for postal delivery — no more hunting expeditions (searching all the local stores) — save $$$ off the store price; save even more with digital-only — get digital Bonus Content exclusively for subscribers (this issue it is a Rob Hand article) It’s easy to subscribe: www.mountainastrologer.com (800) 287-4828 (Mon.-Fri., 9–3 pm) 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 Kepler College est . 1992 A pioneer in online astrological education, Kepler College offers: self-directed courses community webinars short workshops full intensives & in-depth courses leading to a Professional Diploma in Astrology (kpda) Deepen your knowledge of the historical, philosophical, & cultural contexts of astrology. Scholarships are available. We take PayPal, credit cards, or checks. 1 year in the U.S. is $46; Canada $52 Digital-only is $39/yr. in any country. www.kepler.edu [email protected] | 425-673-4292 OCT. / NOV. 2016 — 63 Educational Resource Guide 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 What do Astrology and Magic have in common? They draw upon the same language of symbolism. Magic June 21-25, 2017 CofL Bi-Annual Conference, Albuquerque, NM For information go to light.org. [email protected] 800 500 0453 Topics include: Religion & Magic: Anthropological Viewpoint Ceremony, Ritual & Paraphernalia Astrological Timing of Rituals Directed Thinking & Induced Emotion Vitalizing the Magical Act Rallying Forces What Harry Potter Can Teach Us The Path of White Magic. 64 — THE MOUNTAIN ASTROLOGER 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 OCT. / NOV. 2016 — 65 Educational Resource Guide 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] 66 — THE MOUNTAIN ASTROLOGER WEB COURSES, SEMINARS, CORRESPONDENCE, & APPRENTICESHIPS 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 • Hundreds of astrology titles at the Astrology Store • Large selection of ebooks through Amazon.com AFA members receive: • 20% discount on most titles • Monthly journal • Discounts on AFA conferences • Access to the AFA library, one of the largest in the world 480-838-1751 • Toll Free 1-888-301-7630 6535 S. Rural Rd. • Tempe, AZ 85283 [email protected] • www.astrologers.com OCT. / NOV. 2016 — 67 Educational Resource Guide 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: 68 — THE MOUNTAIN ASTROLOGER 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 Explore Vedic Astrology Through The Lens of the TROPICAL ZODIAC Phone: (425)778-6487 www.vedicsciences.com Jyotish and Jyotish Locality™ Let Dennis introduce you to the Vedic art of relocation to see what Vedic astrology has to say about your place in the world! Audio Correspondence Course in Vedic Astrology -FREE 52 Video Introduction Course -Downloadable Mp3 Audio & Video Courses -Tropical Vedic Astrology Articles -Live Webinar Schedule www.AshevilleVedicAstrology.com Where Traditional Wisdom & Intelligent Evolution Combine 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: www.vedicsciences.com OCT. / NOV. 2016 — 69 Educational Resource Guide 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 70 — THE MOUNTAIN ASTROLOGER 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 OCT. / NOV. 2016 — 71 Educational Resource Guide 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] 72 — THE MOUNTAIN ASTROLOGER 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] OCT. / NOV. 2016 — 73 Educational Resource Guide 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 74 — THE MOUNTAIN ASTROLOGER 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 OCT. / NOV. 2016 — 75 Educational Resource Guide 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 76 — THE MOUNTAIN ASTROLOGER