This course is the first half of a module teaching the traditional art of decumbiture and medical consultation chart interpretation. Students will be introduced to many of the principal figures in the Renaissance astrological tradition and their work.

The course covers key differences and similarities between consultation charts, decumbiture, and horary charts.

Ethical and practical limitations of astrological prognosis will be discussed.

Techniques will include the use of reception, crisis charts, and horary predictive techniques in defining astrological prognosis, in addition to general remediation or counsel which may be adduced from the astrological chart.

This course equips students with the techniques to provide an astrological prognosis and to design treatments or lifestyle interventions to help clients achieve the best outcomes, navigate medical issues, and guide a therapist or treatment provider.

The course covers traditional concepts of prognosis and discusses the limitations and ethical responsibilities of the practitioner; it will enable students to utilize astrology to help clients dealing with medical issues in practical and responsible ways.