Medieval Essentials II builds on your astrological foundation by exploring the groundbreaking techniques developed by Persian and Arab astrologers during the [#]th centuries—often referred to as astrology’s "Golden Age." This period introduced sophisticated methods that continue to influence astrological practice today.
In this course, you'll dive into the essential tools and concepts that shaped medieval celestial studies. Explore Spherical Astronomy, Planetary Tables, Star Catalogues, and Calendric Systems, and learn how to use an Astrolabe—an ancient sky-tracking instrument—to better understand chart construction from a hands-on perspective.
You’ll also gain insights into the system of Lunar Mansions and discover the fascinating practice of Medieval Geomancy, which offered unique methods of divination and decision-making used alongside astrology.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Grasp key medieval astronomical and astrological principles
- Construct and use an astrolabe to measure celestial positions without modern software
- Understand Persian, Arabic, and related calendar systems—and convert between them
- Work with Lunar Mansions and apply them in your astrological interpretations
- Integrate basic Geomantic techniques into your astrological practice
Weekly Topics:
- Foundations of Medieval Astronomy
- Planetary Tables and Calendar Systems
- The Astrolabe in Theory and Practice
- Stars, Sky, and Lunar Mansions
- Geomancy and Integrative Applications
- Teacher: Ehsan Khazeni