NAT-3: Deepening Planetary Delineation

Prerequisite: Students must have completed NAT-1, NAT-2.

Unlock the depth of astrology in this comprehensive course designed for both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts. Each class dives into essential astrological concepts, helping you build a strong foundation in interpreting charts with historical and technical insights.

Classes are held weekly.

  • Class 1: Historical Overview
    Begin your journey by exploring the rich history and diverse lineages of astrology. Discover various astrological techniques that have evolved over centuries.
  • Class 2: House Systems
    Dive into the fundamentals of house systems, including Placidus and others. Understand quadrant vs. non-quadrant systems, coordinate-based divisions, and why some astrologers use multiple systems to see planetary shifts.
  • Class 3: Working with Interceptions
    Learn how intercepted signs affect chart interpretation and influence the meaning of planets and houses, giving you a deeper understanding of hidden dynamics.
  • Class 4: The Angles
    Study the Ascendant, Descendant, MC, and IC, and grasp the difference between angles and angular houses. Uncover the concepts of eminence and the helmsman effect in charts.
  • Class 5: Lunar Nodes and Eclipses
    Explore the significance of lunar nodes and eclipses, essential elements in chart interpretation related to karmic pathways and life purpose.
  • Class 6: Arabic Parts and Other Calculated Points
    Discover the Part of Fortune, Part of Spirit, and points like Antiscia and Vertex, enhancing your ability to interpret the nuances in a chart.
  • Class 7: Retrogrades and Synodic Cycles
    Understand the cycles of retrograde planets and synodic cycles of both inferior and superior planets, key to interpreting timing and planetary energy shifts.
  • Class 8: Lunar Phases in Aspects
    Learn how to work with lunar phases and apply them in chart aspects, bringing the moon’s energy into your interpretations.
  • Class 9: The Big Four and Chiron
    Explore additional points: Ceres, Vesta, Juno, Pallas Athena, and Chiron, enriching your understanding of personal and collective influences.
  • Class 10: Chart Interpretation Grammar
    Develop the skills to read a chart with fluency, focusing on the “grammar” that links different elements and tells a cohesive story.
  • Class 11: Chart Practicum
    Put theory into practice with real-life charts, gaining hands-on experience and confidence in interpreting complex dynamics.
  • Class 12: Final Exam
    Showcase your learning and solidify your skills in the final assessment.

This course combines historical knowledge with technical mastery, offering students a well-rounded introduction to astrology. Join us to build a solid framework for your astrological practice and chart interpretation skills!

Required materials:

The following required materials are NOT available through the IAA online shopping areas, but may be available elsewhere:

NAT-3 Deepening Planetary Delineation Course Book
The cost of this book ($36.00) is included in the registration fee, and the e-Course Book will be in Moodle for you.

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