Kepler College Orientation Classroom

Welcome to the Kepler College Orientation Classroom.

You will find reading lists here, and information about the course(s) you have enrolled in; as well as access to the Student Lounge, and the link to a free, optional, school-wide chart lab/discussion, held every Sunday at 5:00 PM Pacific Time.

You will be enrolled in the specific online classroom for your class 3 weeks in advance of the course start date.

HL109 - Hellenistic Considerations of the Moon - Fall 2025-26

The Moon has preoccupied humans for many thousands of years, likely since we came into being. During this course we will provide an overview of the cosmology of the period and analyse the Moon’s solar phase cycle, planetary nodes, aspects, and the lots, also known as parts, associated with her.

Using ancient primary sources, this course will introduce special considerations that are discussed by these authors and explore topics that were developed in this time period. Students will be equipped with both techniques and a conceptual framework for interpreting the Moon in both natal and electional charts.

This course is aimed at those with foundational astrological knowledge (beginner) and will include enough new information for more experienced students (intermediate) seeking to go deeper into the Hellenistic material.

Weekly Topics:

1. Cosmology

  • Mythology of the Moon from Babylon, Egypt, and Greco-Roman periods
  • Popular/influential philosophies and ideologies active during the period

2. Hellenistic Phases

  • Synodic cycle; Lunar Phases–elevenfold cycle, including eightfold, fourfold, and threefold subcycles–via Valens and Rhetorius
  • Ancient calendrics and time keeping
  • Introduction to special designations: Sect, Luminary/Benefic/Malefic, Rejoicing (by sect and phase), Bonding, Pre-natal Lunation/Syzygy

3. Aspects and Electional Material

  • Applying and Separating aspects from the Moon; Transferring light
  • Special electional considerations and techniques related to the Moon via Dorotheus
4. Special Lunar Considerations

  • Nodes of the Moon; Bendings; Eclipses via Valens and Ptolemy
  • Time keeping and cycles via Meton and Geminus
  • Void of Course–various definitions, incl. Maternus
5. Lunar Lots

  • The Lot of Fortune (and Spirit) 
  • Timing Techniques that utilize Lots with a special focus given to Valens as it relates to Zodiacal Releasing

After completing this course, students will be familiar with the various authors contributing to the body of Hellenistic astrology by reading and commenting on their works. Students will have a basic, broad understanding of cosmological and philosophical topics and themes that inform these authors and their works. 

Students will be able to identify and interpret the Moon’s basic condition, phase, aspects, including several special considerations, in their chartwork. Students will be able to calculate and interpret the Lots related to the Moon and apply a symbolic layer of understanding to their chartwork. Students will be prepared to be introduced to timing techniques that involve the Lots.

Required Text:

George, Demetra. Ancient Astrology in Theory and Practice: Volume 1. Rubedo Press (April 20, 2022).