Upcoming Courses

Astrology has a rich heritage stretching back thousands of years. We sometimes think of astrology as just one thing, but different cultures asked different questions as they found meaning in the ever-changing sky. This class offers a survey of the history of astrology, primarily in the West.

Instructor: Inga Thornell

Astronomy and astrology have the same origins in the explorations and explanations of the visual sky.

INDEPENDENT STUDY 
Instructor: Bruce Scofield

Astronomy is the study of the nature, motions, and history of the Earth's cosmic environment, astrology is the study of how the cosmic environment affects Earth and its inhabitants.

This course considers a range of astrological techniques and methods that share a common principle – symmetry. Uranian Astrology and the use of midpoints are obvious examples. But there are many other common techniques such as the distribution of elements and qualities, traditional rulerships and antiscia that also use symmetrical principles. 

Chart calculation can pretty daunting. This course helps make it easier.

There is a trade-off in having the benefit of computers to calculate and construct an astrological chart. This guided independent study course gives students a deeper understanding of how the chart relates to the movements of the earth and

This course will serve as an introduction to the wide tapestry of the astrology of India, commonly known as Jyotisha (the spirit or science of light) or Vedic Astrology, because of its connection to Indian spiritual beliefs found in the Vedas, the primary holy books of the Sanatana Dharma (eternal

This course is designed for those who are curious about what astrologers do, or those who want to solidify the astrological knowledge they have already gained on their own. The astrological chart will be taken apart in order for students to clearly understand how each set of symbols functions and

This course adds tools to help students distinguish how the core components of a chart are modified for each individual. Students are encouraged to critically consider the various techniques through a discussion of their strengths and weaknesses as well as any controversies surrounding them. Guided practice each week in “Live

The primary focus in this course is the practical application of what the student has learned. A good astrologer must not only know techniques but be able to reflect upon their own world view, assumptions and other personal filters. Students will also actively consider and discuss potential client issues and

For many students, there is a large jump between knowing all the pieces and putting them together for a client. If you find synthesis a struggle, then this course is for you.  Students will focus on finding basic themes, answers, and interpretations using the natal chart to address client issues.

This course covers major techniques for predicting major life circumstances to show the flowering of the natal chart promise.

Instructors: Carol Tebbs , Gloria Scigliano
10-week course

In this course, actual and symbolic planetary movement techniques are introduced according to the length of time they activate the natal chart – longest to

Astrological counseling as a profession has some unique features. In this course, students will be introduced to considerations involved in astrological counseling as a profession

10-week course
Primary Instructors: Karen McCauley  and Inga Thornell. Guests have included Claudia Dikinis and Robert Glasscock

Throughout this course students will work on communication issues

Work with relocation, planetary returns, synodic cycles and more! 

5-week course begins April 18, 2020 
Live meetings from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm PDT 

Tell your life story through your natal chart! 

Intensive 5-week course begins April 20, 2020 
Live meeting time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm PDT 

Horary astrology is an almost magical method for answering questions, using only a chart cast for the time and place of the query.

CLASS IS FULL

Instructor: Nina Gryphon
5-week course (CS205A was numbered E531A)

STARTS: May 16, 2020
TIME:

We are often told that astrology and religion don't mix. Discover how wrong this viewpoint is. Join this course to walk through Western sacred paths in the written word and find the astrology embedded within.

Course Begins May 23, 2020

Develop your confidence in meeting with clients and making forecasts by first practicing with multiple movement techniques to answer common client questions.

Course begins May 2, 2020
Live meetings from 9:00 - 11:00 AM PDT

By the end of the course, students will have a basic working knowledge of the techniques covered. Students will be able to use them for interpretation and as a springboard for further study of traditional resources.

5-week course begins May

This course looks at identity and character by taking astrological symbolism and deepening our understanding through modern science, psychological perspectives, and ancient considerations. 

5-week course begins May 6, 2020 
Meets 4:00 - 6:00 PM PDT / 7:00 - 9:00 PM EDT