Hellenistic Natal Astrology Certificate:
The Hellenistic Natal Astrology Certificate is an intermediate-level group of courses that will support students in gaining greater skills and accuracy in their astrological practice and becoming active participants in the broader community process of reconstructing Hellenistic astrology.
All courses at Kepler College are taught in English unless noted otherwise. Proficiency in English is required for all students.
Pre-requisite: A solid working knowledge of the fundamentals of natal chart interpretation.
This certificate series provides a comprehensive foundation in Hellenistic natal astrology, giving students a strong command of Hellenistic astrology principles and theories through direct engagement with text in live classes and an active online learning community. Students will gain proficiency in how to creatively apply Hellenistic astrology to modern life within their astrological practice, learning how to delineate a natal chart with an array of Hellenistic techniques. The student will experience reading and critically reflecting upon ancient source texts, gaining an understanding for how to synthesize their understanding into coherent and meaningful natal chart delineation, whether for personal insight or professional astrological practice.
Program Objectives:
Explore the rich tradition of Hellenistic Astrology: become familiar with various authors, theories, and principles contributing to the body of Hellenistic astrology by reading and commenting upon text, and learning from instructors who will teach students how to utilize the ancient wisdom of Hellenistic astrology in their contemporary practice.
Understand Key Hellenistic Astrology Techniques: gain a thorough understanding of essential Hellenistic astrology natal techniques, such as being able to assess planetary condition, understand and apply aspect theory, and synthesize various zodiacal and chart rulerships into coherent delineations that provide meaningful insights and guidance.
Apply Hellenistic Astrology in Practice: students will gain firsthand experience in creatively applying Hellenistic astrology within a contemporary astrological practice, increasing the accuracy of their astrological interpretations and enhancing their ability to address a variety of practical concerns through their use of different techniques.
Why study Hellenistic Astrology?
In the 1990s, a group of astrologers and translators reignited interest in Hellenistic astrology through the groundbreaking translation efforts of Project Hindsight. This work revitalized the study of western horoscopic astrology by reconnecting it to its ancient roots, which span over 2,000 years. Hellenistic astrology originates in ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Greece, but its beginnings remain mysterious. Mythical figures such as Hermes Trismegistus, Asclepius, Nechepso, and Petosiris are often cited as influential forefathers who helped shape its transmission into the modern era.
Key Learning Outcomes:
By completing this certificate program, students will:
Gain understanding of foundational Hellenistic astrology concepts: students will deepen their understanding of the fundamental principles of Hellenistic astrology so that they understand the underlying theories at the root of natal astrology concepts such as essential dignity, planetary condition, zodiacal rulership, and aspect configurations.
Master techniques in Hellenistic natal astrology: students will gain skills in a variety of Hellenistic natal astrology techniques, enabling them to judiciously interpret and delineate natal charts, and giving them a solid foundation upon which to further develop their natal astrology practice through learning timing techniques.
Apply Hellenistic astrology to contemporary life: students will gain an ability to apply ancient astrological concepts and techniques to the complexity of modern life, enhancing their ability to provide meaningful insight addressing a variety of contemporary concerns through their personal and professional practices.
The certificate requires 40 credits from the list below. All courses are five (5)credits unless otherwise specified.
REQUIRED: 25 credits
- HL101 Thema Mundi
- HL103 Planetary Conditions I
- HL107 Planetary Conditions II
- HL108 Foundational Chart Structures
- HL203 Practicum – 35 credits need to be completed before taking this course
ELECTIVES: 15 credits from the following:
All are beginner level course
- HL102 Latin for Astrologers
- HL104 Imperial Roman Astrology I – Exploring techniques of Vitruvius, Manilius, Thrasyllus, & Maternus
- HL105 Telling the Houses: Building Narrative through House Delineation
- HL106 Antiscia in Astrology: Sharing Power Through Shadows and Light
- HL109 Hellenistic Considerations of the Moon
- HL110 Hellenistic Astrology Consulting Skills
Faculty: Amy Angelo, Larry Arrington, Christopher Burick, Joey Cannizzaro, Gray Crawford, Brian Forman, Dru Ish, Kate Petty, Bear Ryver, Julie Verdini
