Astrology of Healing

For the greater part of history, prior to the last century, medical practice encompassed a wide range of approaches aimed at treating disorders affecting the body, mind, and spirit. No singular school maintained exclusive intellectual or legal priority. The foundational courses within this program examine the historical transformation, including the emergence of dominant institutional models and the resulting implications for both practitioners and those seeking care.

This certificate explores the field of medical astrology through the study of horary and decumbiture charts, as well as the methods and contributions of influential historical astrologers such as Abraham ibn Ezra and Nicholas Culpeper. Students will investigate traditional astrological approaches to health, illness, and diagnosis, while developing an understanding of the historical, philosophical, and interpretive frameworks that informed medical astrology across different periods and traditions.

Why the term “Astrology of Healing”?

In response to historical and institutional changes that have constrained the professional autonomy of many healing traditions, this program adopts the term “Astrology of Healing,” a designation that remains legally non-restrictive while emphasizing the integrative and supportive dimensions of astrological practice.

Within some interpretive traditions, the phrase may imply a hierarchy between the body, mind, and spirit. In this program, however, the term is employed in a non-hierarchical sense, emphasizing reverence for the individual process of self-understanding, healing, growth, and acceptance. The curriculum recognizes that practitioners may approach astrology from differing perspectives; some concentrating on physical well-being, others on psychological or spiritual concerns, while sharing a common commitment to promoting health, insight, and holistic well-being. Astrology is therefore approached not as a deterministic system, but as a reflective and interpretive practice that may support greater awareness, understanding, and personal development.

Why Study Astrology of Healing

The study of medical astrology provides insight into the historical and symbolic relationship between astrology, health, and human well-being. As one of the oldest branches of astrological practice, medical astrology examines the correspondence between planetary movements, bodily systems, psychological states, and patterns of vitality. Through this framework, students develop an understanding of how astrology has historically been used to interpret health-related experiences and support processes of self-awareness and healing.

Studying medical astrology also deepens the practitioner’s interpretive abilities by encouraging a more integrated analysis of the natal chart. Students learn to identify symbolic indicators associated with constitutional tendencies, periods of stress or recovery, and the interactions among the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of experience. This holistic perspective promotes a broader understanding of the individual and the interconnected nature of well-being.

Students engage with classical methods, including decumbiture and horary approaches. Students gain an appreciation for the intellectual, cultural, and ethical dimensions of astrology’s historical relationship with healing practices.

Learning Outcomes

Successful graduates of this certificate will be able to:

  • Compare and critically evaluate historical astrological practices, with particular emphasis on Hippocratic and Galenic medicine, associated systems of thought, astrological rulerships, and principles of symbolic pattern recognition.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of Hippocratic, Aristotelian, and Stoic humoral theories and their relevance to the historical development of medical astrology.
  • Analyze the historical application of medical traditions and examine the ways in which diverse healing systems were synthesized with astrological principles across different cultural and intellectual contexts.
  • Apply astrological analysis and critical reasoning to the interpretation of historical medical and non-orthodox approaches intended to support physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being.
  • Utilize astrological timing techniques to inform elections, prognostic assessments, procedures, and wellness-oriented practices in ways intended to enhance experience, support well-being, and encourage ameliorative outcomes.
  • Contextualize their astrological practice within broader astrological traditions and within the communities of care and support in which such practices operate.

Prerequisite Knowledge

Most Medical Astrology courses require a strong foundation in astrology. The astrological skill level required across the curriculum ranges from low-beginner to advanced proficiency, depending on the course’s complexity and focus.

Each course has an identified skill set that reflects the specific astrological competencies and prerequisite knowledge required for enrollment. Prospective students are encouraged to consult the Astrological Skill Set link located in the sidebar to assess whether they possess the necessary background and qualifications to undertake a particular course of study.

MPC391 Astrology of Healing: Certificate Level Demonstration of Learning is a practicum. To enrol in this course, successful completion of thirty-five (35) credits is required. This course requires attendance in all classes.

Certificate Requirements

This certificate requires Forty (40) credits to complete.

Required Courses:

  • MPC301 Medical Astrology: History & Foundations (10 credits) (low beginner)
  • MPC306 Elements, Humors, Temperaments (low intermediate)
  • MPC311 The Astrology of Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Disease (advanced)
  • MPC316 Melothesia: Astrological Anatomy (low beginner)
  • MPC321 Medical Consultation & Decumbiture Chart Interpretation: Prognosis (low intermediate)
  • MPC331 Traditional Disease Tendencies in Medical Astrology (low beginner)
  • MPC391 Certificate Level Demonstration of Learning – live attendance required (advanced)


Elective Courses:

  • E312 Medical Consultation & Decumbiture Chart Interpretation: Diagnosis (low interpretation)
  • MPC313 Astrology & Nutrition (low intermediate)
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Astrological Skill Set

The courses for this certificate require an Astrological Skill Set of Low Beginner to Advanced.

Click on the link below to consult the Skill Set Guidelines and determine whether you possess the requisite astrological competencies to undertake the courses included in this certificate.

Link to Skill Set Guidelines

If you have yet to study with Kepler College, please take our free Placement Quiz to help you better understand your foundational knowledge.

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All courses at Kepler College are taught in English unless noted otherwise. Proficiency in English is required for all students. 

All classes are held on Zoom and are recorded. All Practicums require all students to attend all classes. 

FAQs

Certificate Programs

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Do I need to sign up for a specific certificate when I begin my studies?

Selecting a specific certificate when you begin your studies is not necessary. All credits earned from courses can be applied toward a specific certificate or a diploma.

Each certificate corresponds to a select set of courses that provide in-depth study in an astrological discipline. You can take courses that suit your needs and your timeline. If you choose to focus your studies on a specific certificate, you would take courses that apply only to that certificate.

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External Courses applied to a Kepler College Diploma or Certificate

Students may petition Kepler College to apply coursework they have completed at another astrology school toward elective credit. The maximum number of credits from external coursework allowed is twenty (20) weeks. External coursework must meet the following requirements:

  • A minimum of ten (10) hours of auditory or live instruction
  • Readings must be assigned and completed
  • Written homework must be assigned and completed
  • Where applicable, the coursework must cover the historical and philosophical underpinnings of the content presented
  • Written evidence of successful course completion, along with documentation of regular instructor feedback, plus a final evaluation showing that the student’s knowledge of tested material must be made available to Kepler College
  • Maximum credits awarded per transferred course is five (5) credits
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How long does it take to complete a certificate?

Most certificates require successful completion of 40 weeks of study.

Some certificates require 30 weeks. 

For details on certificates, go to the Certificate Catalog

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I am a professional astrologer, what can Kepler College offer me?

Kepler College offers a number of Professional Development courses to enhance your practice.

As well, there are specialty certificates, such as AstroMapping, Medieval, or Hellenistic, that allow for expansion of knowledge and enhancement to an existing body of knowledge.

Courses and Master Classes will allow you to build your digital library for future reference.

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I am new to astrology, what courses should I focus on?

If you have some astrological knowledge, take the free placement quiz to better understand your astrological knowledge. Placement Quiz Link

Check your astrological skill set so that you can choose courses that match your astro skills Link to Skill Set

New astrologers should consider the Fundamentals courses in the Fundamentals Certificate. This group of courses teach core astrological knowledge. Students will learn how to analyze a Natal Chart, provide a clear interpretation, and answer basic client questions.

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What is a Kepler College Certificate

Certificates are designed to provide an in-depth study of a specific astrological discipline. This is an excellent way for students and professional astrologers to expand their astrological toolkits.

Every certificate is designed as a practicum, allowing students to test their skills and receive immediate feedback as they increase their knowledge.

Successful completion of a certificate showcases your specialized knowledge in a specific astrological discipline