This is course one in our four-year training program.

In this course you will learn the basic symbols necessary for deeper astrological study: 14 Planetary Symbols, 12 Signs, and 12 houses.

If you’ve been ready to jump into learning astrology and don’t know where to start, or you’re looking for a structured program that will help you feel confident practicing astrology for yourself or others, this is the perfect place to begin.

• 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: Setting up a chart, using the ephemeris

You’ll also learn how to set up a chart in an astrology program (includes demonstrations for Solar Fire, Win*Star, and Sirius), how to use an ephemeris, and how to choose a house system to begin your study.

Taught by Tony Howard

Required text: The Contemporary Astrologer’s Handbook by Sue Tompkins and The Modern Textbook of Astrology by Margaret Hone (purchase separately before the course starts)
Recommended supplementary texts: The Inner Sky by Steven Forrest (free digital copy included at no charge); Horoscope Symbols by Rob Hand

Pre-recorded for Instant Access*

$295 (audit) / $350 (certification-track**)

Dates and Viewing Info

*The course lessons are pre-recorded so you can start viewing right away. 

Course includes: four video classes, six recorded Q&A sessions, weekly reading assignments and homework and bonus videos. Video, audio and handouts are available to view and/or download. 

**Certification-track students will receive feedback on homework and an 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.