Hellenistic Timing Techniques

The Hellenistic Timing Techniques Certificate builds upon the foundation of the Hellenistic Natal Astrology Certificate to provide proficiency in the use of Hellenistic astrology timing techniques. Students will learn how to integrate natal chart interpretation into timing techniques that give insight into personal narratives, discovering how to creatively apply ancient astrological concepts to the daily concerns of contemporary life.

This certificate is currently under development; consequently, a limited selection of courses is presently available as the program is progressively introduced.

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Why Study Hellenistic Timing Techniques

In the 1990s, a group of astrologers and translators reignited interest in Hellenistic astrology through the groundbreaking translation work of Project Hindsight. Their efforts revitalized the study of Hellenistic astrology, and in the decades since, the continued recovery and reconstruction of ancient texts and techniques has restored many formerly lost methods and theories to contemporary practice. The roots of Hellenistic astrology stretch back more than 2,000 years to Alexandria, Egypt, where Greek became a shared language among many ancient cultures following the conquests of Alexander the Great. Emerging from this cultural exchange, Hellenistic astrology synthesized Egyptian, Mesopotamian, and Greek traditions into a sophisticated astrological system that later spread throughout the Roman Empire.

The Hellenistic astrology revival that began in the 1990s has expanded the ability of astrologers to offer insight, practical forecasting, and precise guidance to clients. In particular, it has restored powerful predictive methods known as “timelord techniques” to contemporary practice, including zodiacal releasing, decennials, circumambulations of the bounds, ascensional times, and planetary periods. Although significant progress has been made in integrating ancient methods into modern practice, much remains to be explored. The Hellenistic Timing Techniques Certificate is designed to help students develop greater precision, confidence, and skill in their astrological work while also encouraging active participation in the continuing reconstruction and preservation of the Hellenistic astrological tradition.

Learning Outcomes

Students will read and critically reflect upon Hellenistic astrological texts in live classes and an active online learning community, gaining proficiency in timing techniques for predictive use as well as for reflecting on the meaning of past and present life events.

  • Explore the rich tradition of Hellenistic astrology: become familiar with various authors, theories, and principles contributing to the body of Hellenistic astrology by reading and commenting upon text, and learning from instructors who will teach students how to utilize the ancient wisdom of Hellenistic astrology in their contemporary practice.
  • Understand Hellenistic astrology timing techniques: gain a thorough understanding of an array of Hellenistic astrology timing techniques, such as profections, zodiacal releasing, circumambulation of the bounds, decennials, minor periods and ascensional times.
  • Apply timing techniques to contemporary life: gain an understanding of chart synthesis and how to integrate natal chart interpretation into timing techniques that provide insight into personal narratives. Students will learn how to use ancient timing techniques to address a variety of contemporary concerns, including predictive work and helping people reflect upon the meaning of past and present life events.

Prerequisite Knowledge

All courses require a high-intermediate astrological skill level. All courses have the skill set required identified.

To see if you have the astrological skill set to take a specific course, click on the link to check your Astrological Skill Set in the sidebar to see if you qualify to take the course.

Certificate Requirements

This certificate requires Thirty (30) credits to complete.

  • HL201 Predictive Life Chapters: Timing with Circumambulations (high beginner)
  • HL202 Introduction to Hellenistic Profections (high beginner)
  • H L203 Decennials: The Decades of Life (high beginner)
  • HL204 Periods and Ascensional Time Valens’ Timing Technique (high beginner)
  • HL206 Zodiacal Releasing (high beginner)
  • HL207 Practicum – to be completed after 25 weeks of study 

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Astrological Skill Set

The courses for this certificate require an Astrological Skill Set of Low Intermediate.

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.

Faculty

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

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.

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

Most certificates require successful completion of 40 weeks of study.

Some certificates require 30 weeks. 

For details on certificates, go to the Certificate Catalog

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.

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.

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