This course is required for the Diploma program.
Required Books:
-Simply Math by Lauren Fowks and Lynn Sellon - you can probably find this most easily on Amazon
-Midnight Ephemeris for the 20th
Century. Find one that has declinations if possible.
You can find an online version at https://www.astro.com/swisseph/swepha_e.htm
-Book of Tables. The
examples used will refer to the Michelsen Book of Tables, but any book or
tables for Placidus House system will work
You can find an online version at https://www.astro.com/swisseph/sweph_ht_e.htm
Suggested Books:
The American Atlas, US Longitudes & Latitudes Time Changes, and Time Zones Compiled and Programmed by Thomas G. Shanks
The American Atlas, World Longitudes & Latitudes Time Changes, and Time Zones Compiled and Programmed by Thomas G. Shanks
Under the Resources link, you will find PDFs to download that you will need for the various lessons.
Optional Book (another perspective on the math): Scofield, Bruce. Astrological Chart Calculations: History, Conventions, and Methodologies, One Reed Publications, MA. 2018.
Pre-requisite: none
Course description:
Chart calculation can pretty daunting. This course helps make it easier by combining reading, live lectures, and group practice sessions.
There is a trade-off in having the benefit of computers to calculate and construct an astrological chart. This guided independent study course gives students a deeper understanding of how the chart relates to the movements of the earth and sky, which aids chart interpretation.
The first portion of this course covers the process of calculating a natal chart. Students will learn to calculate charts from time zones around the world, as well as in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres. The second portion of the course adds additional calculation techniques, including the lots.
The course is organized for independent self-study and with live meetings during the term for students to directly ask questions and go over the material. Students can also request 1-hour of private tutoring.
Use this course if you intend to take the organizational exams. complete the Professional Diploma or simply want to know more about how a chart is actually calculated. You may find it helpful to complete E400 Astronomy for Astrologers before taking this course.
Weekly topics:
- The basics of working with time
- Getting started on house cusps
- The Ascendant and intermediary House cusps
- Review and completion of House cusps
- Adding in the Planets
- Review and calculate Planetary Declination
- Equatorial Ascendant and Vertex
- Secondary progressions and solar arc direction
- Solar and Lunar Returns
- Techniques related to the chart circle
- Final Exam – start to finish
- Teacher: Enid Newberg