This course will demystify Geodetic mapping, giving you a more complete understanding of the astrological influence affecting any location. We will take you from where you are, helping you realize that your astromapping knowledge applies here too. 

Revealing the endless fun to be had exploring historical events, astrological transits, event timing, and the Sabian Symbols of your Location… Ralph’s Evolutionary Astrology focus and emersion teaching style ensures a deep dive into the Karmic and psychological aspects of finding locations to thrive. Bring and open mind and a desire to transform.

Course Content:

  • Geodetic map history
  • Geodetic map system theory, how map is derived
  • How to read Geodetic map and orbs of influence
  • How to use multiple mapping systems together to get more complete understanding of Astrological influence of location.

Learning Objectives:

1. Become comfortable reading and using Geodetic mapping system

2. Gain base level knowledge of Geodetic mapping system

Recommended Texts (not required):

The Geodetic World Map: An Astrological Concept for Personal Relocations, Financial and Political Activity, and Geophysical Disruptions ~ Chris McRae 

From Here to There: An Astrologer's Guide to Astromapping ~ Martin Davis

Pre-requisites:

  • Base level knowledge of Astrology Planets Signs and Houses
  • Base level knowledge Astro*Carto*Graphy map, 4 main lines and orbs
  • Ability to read Astro*Carto*Graphy Map




Course description:  

Does anything change when you move from one place to another? Yes!

What needs to be considered when you search for the most desirable places to travel or relocate? By the end of this course, students will understand the factors and issues involved in relocation charts, how to identify themes, and how to synthesize this information into an interpretation of an astro*carto*graphy map. This course will prepare you for the Jim Lewis certification test in Astro*Carto*Graphy offered at Continuum. (continuumacg.net)

Topics include:

  • historical development of astrological mapping
  • basic astronomical principles involved in mapping techniques
  • relation of mapping to natal chart construction and meaning
  • relation and use of relocation charts in A*C*G
  • themes connected with specific planet-angle combinations
  • interpretation of parans, crossings, and shadowed planets
  • analysis of natal charts for desirable planets to emphasize through relocation
  • hands-on practice in applications and techniques
  • use of common mapping software
  • combining various points and bodies with angle analysis and dial use

Students will have guided hands-on practice in applications and techniques.

This course will prepare you for the Jim Lewis certification test in Astro*Carto*Graphy offered at Continuum. (continuumacg.net)

Required Books:

  • Lewis, Jim & Kenneth Irving. 1997 (reissued Nov. 2012). The Psychology of Astro*Carto*Graphy. London: Penguin Books.
  • Your personal A*C*G map

Pre-requisite:  basic knowledge of astrological symbolism

This counts as an elective for the Professional Diploma and the Alternate Traditions certificate. 

Weekly topics:

1.    Historical development of automapping

2.    Inner Planets and Angles

3.    Outer Planets and Angles

4.    Astro*Carto*Graphy and Relocation Charts

5.    Interpreting Parans and Crossings

6.    Guest Speaker

7.    The importance of the natal chart and typical questions

8.    Combining A*C*G with Symmetry

9.    Guest speaker: 

10.  A*C*G in Motion: Transits and Progressions