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Astrology: InterpretiveTechniques  
Many Pieces, One Integrated Whole
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You know what the signs represent, and the planets and houses. You know the keyword descriptors for aspects and even what an aspect pattern might represent overall. But, how do you pull together the information you know, interpret it, and make it truly meaningful?

 This class discusses and practices, using student and other example charts, different Interpretive Techniques. By experimenting, we will discover the technique and style most comfortable to you, and discuss the accurate, artful and ethical communication of the horoscope. In the process, we will rely on your previous astrological knowledge and your intuition, and learn how to organize planetary details, recognize planetary patterns, and weave one integrated story.
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Tuition includes a syllabus, 3 2-hour audiocassette tapes, the workbook, Astrology: Interpretive Techniques, creation of the student’s birth chart (using the date, time and location of birth), and phone consultation time with your mentor.
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"The inclinations of man are ruled by the planets under which he is born, for the destiny of man lies within the sphere or scope of the planets." -- Edgar Cayce #3744-4
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Now that you know the language of astrology, it is time to apply that language in a meaningful way so that you can grow from that knowledge. This class covers a review of basic astrological concepts; a look at the big picture as well as how to organize the details; how I read a chart; storytelling as part of the astrologer's craft; how other astrologers read charts; ethics; and, a discussion of astrology & your shadow … overcoming fear and negativity. The class culminates in a one-hour "reading" of a birth chart. At first, the amount of information in a birth chart can be overwhelming. It is very difficult to see the forest for the trees. As your mentor, I will step you through the process of organizing information and preparing for a reading of a birth chart. During this process, you will discover how your intuitive abilities are enhanced through the study of astrology, and how the most important elements of a chart will simply "pop" out at you! The class combines traditional teaching techniques with experiential methods. As your mentor, I will work with you to answer any questions and provide feedback. It is intended that your birth chart be used as an example chart over the course of the class. So, remember to provide your birth date, time and location when registering.
Students need to have taken the Fundamentals class, or its equivalent in self-study or other classes.
Extra materials costs are Alan Oken's book, Complete Astrology, and the telephone bills for the calls to the mentor. Recommended, though, optional texts are: Alan Leo's The Art of Synthesis, Tracy Marks' The Art of Chart Interpretation, Stephen Arroyo's Chart Interpretation Handbook, and Dr. Mark Edmund Jones' Guide to Horoscope Interpretation. Suggested over the course of the class: that you receive a reading from a professional astrologer (other than your mentor).
$149 Tuition