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.
