Intro to Astrological Symbols
Take the first steps toward reading charts
Interested in astrology but not sure where to start?
This inspiring course will introduce you to the key building blocks of astrology in an easy to understand way.
- You will learn the basics of astrology with an introduction to planets, signs, and houses.
- You will gain an understanding of the modern approach to astrology.
- You’ll have access to support and real-time answers to your questions.
- Our step-by-step approach will help you avoid overwhelm as you set the stage for learning how to read a chart.
What You'll Learn in this Course
In this course you will learn the basic symbols necessary for deeper astrological study: 14 Planetary Symbols, 12 Signs, and 12 houses.
Are you ready to jump into learning astrology but don’t know where to start?
Are you looking for a structured program that will help you feel confident practicing astrology for yourself or others?
Then this is the perfect course!
- Week 1: Astrology, planetary archetypes and your connection to the cosmos
- Week 2: The 12 signs as expressions of embodied experience
- Week 3: The 12 Houses and intro to house systems
- Week 4: How to set up a birth chart, how to use the ephemeris, and getting started with astrology software
You’ll learn how to set up a chart in an astrology program (includes demonstrations for Solar Fire, AstroGold, Win*Star, and Sirius), and how to choose a house system to begin your studies.
What You Get in This Course
Video Lessons
Homework and Reading Assignments
Q&A Sessions and Online Discussion Forum
Logistics
This is course one in our diploma program.
Required texts: The Contemporary Astrologer’s Handbook by Sue Tompkins; Astrology: Using the Wisdom of the Stars in Your Everyday Life by Carole Taylor
Recommended supplementary texts: The Inner Sky by Steven Forrest; Horoscope Symbols by Robert Hand; Astrology for Yourself by Demetra George
Course includes:
- 8+ hours of pre-recorded training videos
- 4 recorded Q&A sessions
- Weekly reading assignments and homework
- Bonus videos
- All course materials are available to stream and/or download.
$295 (audit) / $350 (with feedback)
The course lessons are pre-recorded so you can start viewing right away.
Register “with feedback” to receive feedback on your homework and exam. Audit students receive the same study materials and videos but do not receive personal feedback on their work.
This course is perfect for beginners and those looking to review the basics. Experienced students looking to enter our four-year program have the option to attempt to test out of this course for full credit.
Sign up now and get started on your astrological journey!
Study with Me
I'm Tony Howard, the founder of Astrology University. I've been coaching clients and students for over 20 years so they can make the most of astrology's powerful insights. I can teach you how to use them too! I'm passionate about using astrology to empower people to consciously co-create life as an active participant. Let me help you find inspiration and creative solutions for dynamic engagement using the cosmos as a guide.
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