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In Mesoamerican astrology, multiple units of time become signs. Learn how to work with this fascinating and unique tradition!

Instructor: Bruce Scofield, PhD
Independent Study - take any time
Students will have 6 months to complete this in-depth course.

There are four major, world-class astrological traditions: The Western astrological tradition that grew out of the Near East, Mediterranean and Arab cultures; Indian astrology (Jyotish) that was strongly influenced by Greek astrology around 300 B.C.; Chinese astrology, an ancient indigenous astrology utilizing interlocking cycles of 12 and 10; and Mesoamerican astrology, whose origins go back to at least 500 B.C.

INDEPENDENT STUDY
Taught by Bruce Scofield

Astronomy and astrology have the same origins in the explorations and explanations of the visual sky. Astronomy is the study of the nature, motions and history of the Earth's cosmic environment, astrology is the study of how the cosmic environment affects Earth and its inhabitants. In this course, specifically designed for Kepler College students, we will emphasize themes relevant to a general understanding of the subject rather than one involving technical knowledge and mathematics.

Chart calculation can seem pretty daunting. This course is for students who have tried to learn or started the process, but want to complete their learning at their own pace with additional guidance!

Are planets better behaved in some signs than others? In an opposition, what planet is most likely to win the tug of war? Are mutual receptions always nice? The key to answer these questions and many more is understanding dignities and debilities.

Instructor: Charles Obert
DATE: Begins January 20, 2019 (5 Sundays) $265
TIME:  From 9:00-11:00 am Pacific Time / 12:00-2:00 am Eastern Time

The traditional astrology tool of dignity and debility is a powerful and nuanced way to add detail to your chart interpretation. But many astrologers do not realize how effective and useful this tool can be or they think it is simply archaic and overly complicated. Nothing could be further from the truth!

The goal of this class is to show how you can reclaim this effective tool.

Before you can understand how two people's charts interact, you should look to see what challenges lie in the natal chart itself. 

5-Week Course begins January 21, 2019 
First live meeting January 24
TIME: 5:00 - 6:30 PM PST (8:00 - 9:30 PM EST)
INSTRUCTOR: Michael Bartlett

This course is designed to help you better understand how to work with the natal chart with regard to questions about relationships. It will help you improve your consulting skills and communication skills when clients come with the most common questions about their chart, for example: "Can this other person and I get along?" "How can I improve my relationships?" "Why am I having so much trouble with my co-workers?" 

Synodic Cycles: How often do they come about?
What do they mean?
How important are they?

DATE: January 26, 2019
TIME: 1:00-2:30 PM PST / 4:00-5:30 PM EST

A synodic cycle is when two planets conjoin, starting an entirely new cycle involving those two specific planets. They can range from very quick cycles like the Jupiter/Mars cycle of 2.24 years or may take longer like the Uranus/Neptune conjunction which starts anew every 172+ years.

This is the only astrology that has been continually developed and fully embraced by a culture continuously for about 2000 years, without the transmission and translation issues that have plagued the West.

DATE: February 2, 2019
TIME: 1:00 - 2:30 PST (4:00-5:30 PM EST)

This webinar will provide an introduction to Indian astrology.

1. Learn a unique method for organizing Indian Astrology information so your Western astrology won't bleed through.
2. Learn how the two zodiacs are meaningful and complimentary within each system, Indian and Western.
3. Learn techniques that can be easily brought over to your Western charts.
4. Gain an overview of the history and development of Indian Astrology, and its impact on the West.

This course considers a range of astrological techniques and methods that share a common principle – symmetry. Uranian Astrology and the use of midpoints are obvious examples. But there are many other common techniques such as the distribution of elements and qualities, traditional rulerships and anticia that also use symmetrical principles. 

Instructor: Bruce Scofield. 
Independent study - students will have a maximum of 6 months for completion.
This course applies to the diploma electives. The course website will have readings, discussion forums, assignments and more. Students can contact the instructor at any time with questions.
Prerequisite - basic knowledge of astrology

This course is for students who

• Already know some astrology and have worked with the planets, signs and houses, but want to anchor your understanding, or
• Want to enter into W102 Fundamentals II, but have not taken W101 or passed the W101 test.

Instructor: Enid Newberg
DATE CHANGE: Begins Feb 9, 2019
TIME: 3:00-5:00 PM PDT / 6:00-800 PM EDT

Students will ground their understanding of the fundamental components of the chart. The focus is mostly on synthesizing the core basics into a layered interpretation.

Topics covered include:

• Identifying planetary functions
• Interpretation of planets in signs through polarity, element & mode
• The Astrological houses
• Separating the meanings of planets, signs and houses
• Working with the major aspects
• Working with the major dignities and debilities 

How does analyzing a child's chart differ from an adult's? 

COST: $265 
INSTRUCTOR: Cornelia Hansen
5-WEEK COURSE BEGINS Thursday Feb 14, 2019
TIME: 5:00 - 7:00 pm PST

This course is a new approach to looking at temperament using modern child development concepts. 

Traditional astrology offers a particularly effective system of forecasting that combines techniques to help you prepare for the future and understand the past.

First Meeting is on Sunday April 21, 2019
TIME: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM Pacific Time / 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern Time

This system is known as the Cycle or Turning of the Year. Instead of just using a Solar Return, this method was prepared yearly for each birthday. It has its roots in Hellenistic astrology, came to full flower in the Arabic and Persian eras, and persisted through the late Classical period of Lilly and his contemporaries. Ben Dykes' translation of Abu Mashar's On Solar Revolutions in Persian Nativities 3 is a full exposition of this system.