Synthesis refers to the ability to combine astrological symbols for nuanced interpretation and understanding of chart dynamics. In this course you’ll learn how to blend archetypes beginning with Sun and Moon blends. You’ll learn basic “keyword blending” and take the first steps in learning how to “hear” aspects in a person’s biographical material.
If you’ve ever struggled putting the planet-sign-house pieces together, this course is for you!
- Week 1: Steven Forrest – Putting a Planet in a Sign and a House
- Week 2: Tony Howard – Keyword Blending
- Week 3: Steven Forrest – Sun/Moon Blends
- Week 4: Tony Howard – Making Strides with Synthesis
- Bonus Lesson: Karen Hamaker-Zondag – First Steps to Synthesis
Required Texts: Key Words for Astrology by Hajo Banzhof and Anna Haebler; Planetary Symbolism in the Horoscope by Karen Hamaker-Zondag
Optional Texts: Sun Sign, Moon Sign by Charles and Suzi Harvey; The Modern Textbook of Astrology by Margaret Hone; The Contemporary Astrologer’s Handbook by Sue Tompkins
Instructors: Karen Hamaker-Zondag, Steven Forrest and Tony Howard
Next Live Q&A Sessions for 2024: June 9 at 9am, June 16 at 1pm, June 23 at 9am, June 30 at noon (all times Pacific time)
$295 (audit) / $350 (certification-track*)
Course includes: 6+ hours of instruction, three pre-recorded Q&A sessions, weekly reading assignments and homework. Video, audio and handouts are available to view and/or download.
Discussion area inside the course portal allows you to submit your questions as you’re taking the course.
Available for instant access. You may register and start this course today, or wait for the next live cohort to start. You will have access to a discussion area to ask questions as you move through the course.
*Certification-track students will receive feedback on homework and an exam review. Audit students receive the same study materials and videos but do not receive feedback on their work.
This course counts towards our four-year program diploma.