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ASTROLOGY STUDY: NAT 6
Astronomy and Other Bodies
Explore the astronomy behind astrology and expand your chart delineation skills through fixed stars, declinations, antiscia, Arabic Parts/Lots, derived houses, and more.
NEW CLASSES COMMENCE
Thursday 1 October 2026
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM EDT
$735 USD Includes e-Course Book + Enrolment Fee
Prerequisite: Students must have completed NAT-1 through NAT-5.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Expanding Your Astrological Knowledge Beyond the Planets
NAT-6 introduces relevant astronomy and expands your ability to work with additional techniques and celestial bodies in chart delineation.
You will explore the astronomical foundations that support astrological practice, including the motions of the Earth, zodiac systems, planetary nodes, celestial latitude, elongation, altitude, antiscia, declination, fixed stars, and the Ptolemaic cosmos.
The course also expands your practical chart interpretation skills through the use of Arabic Parts/Lots, derived houses, and derivative charts.
You will learn how to assess different areas of life and begin developing themes within a chart, applying the techniques covered throughout the course to practical chart delineation.
You will explore:
● Motions of the Earth
● Zodiacs and systems of measurement
● Planetary nodes
● Celestial latitude
● Elongation and altitude
● Antiscia
● Declination
● Parallels and contra-parallels
● Out-of-bounds planets
● Fixed stars
● The Ptolemaic cosmos
● Arabic Parts/Lots
● Derived houses
● Derivative charts
● Practical chart applications
● Career-focused chart analysis
Classes are held weekly.
WHAT YOU'LL COVER
12 Classes of Astrological Study
12 Weekly Classes
12 Weekly Classes
Class 1
Motions of the Earth
Explore the motions of the Earth and their relevance to the astronomical foundations of astrology.
Class 2
The Zodiacs & Systems of Measurement
Examine the different zodiac systems and the methods of measurement used in astrological practice.
Class 3
Planetary Nodes & Celestial Latitude
Explore planetary nodes and celestial latitude and understand their application within chart analysis.
Class 4
Elongation, Altitude & Antiscia
Study elongation and altitude, along with the use of antiscia in astrological delineation.
Class 5
Declination, Parallels, Contra-Parallels & Out of Bounds
Explore planetary declination and the significance of parallels, contra-parallels, and out-of-bounds planets.
Class 6
Fixed Stars & The Ptolemaic Cosmos
Discover the use of fixed stars in astrology and explore the astronomical framework of the Ptolemaic cosmos.
Class 7
Practical Applications
Bring together the concepts and techniques from Classes 1–6 through practical applications and chart work.
Class 8
Astronomy & Other Bodies
Continue expanding your understanding of astronomy and explore the role of other celestial bodies within astrological study.
Class 9
Arabic Parts / Lots
Explore Arabic Parts/Lots and their application within natal chart interpretation.
Class 10
Derived Houses & Derivative Charts
Learn how derived houses and derivative charts can expand your ability to investigate specific areas of life within a birth chart.
Class 11
Chart Practicum: Career Focus
Apply the techniques developed throughout the course through practical chart analysis with a focus on career.
Class 12
Final Exam
Complete your final assessment and demonstrate your understanding of the astronomy and astrological techniques covered throughout NAT-6.
WHAT YOU'LL COVER
12 Classes of Astrological Study
12 Weekly Classes
Class 1
Historical Overview
History and Lineages of Astrology
History of Different Types of Techniques
Class 2
House Systems: Introducing Placidus
The Astronomy of House Systems
Quadrant vs. Non-quadrant House Systems
Idealized and Equal Division House Systems
The Ecliptic / Spatial Coordinates / Time-Based
Single-Axis Systems / Dual-Axes Systems
Timeline
Practice with more than one system, with focus on what planets change house
Why some astrologers work with two systems
Class 3
Working with Interceptions
How Interceptions Work
Interpretation of Intercepted Planets
Changes to Planets Ruling Houses
Class 4
The Angles
Ascendant / Descendant
Review of the Helmsman Concept
MC / IC
Eminence
Difference between the Angles and Angular Houses
Class 5
Lunar Nodes and Eclipses
Class 6
Other Calculated Points
Arabic Parts
Part of Fortune / Part of Spirit
Antiscia
Vertex
Class 7
Retrogrades and Synodic Cycles
Retrograde Cycles and Inferior Planets
Retrograde Cycles of Superior Planets
Synodic Cycles
Class 8
Lunar Phases
Using Phases in Aspects
Class 9
Other Points
The Big Four plus Chiron
Ceres
Vesta
Juno
Pallas Athena
Chiron
Class 10
Interpretation
Working with the Grammar of the Chart
Class 11
Chart Practicum
Class 12
Final Exam
Course details + materials
Everything You Need To Know
COURSE DETAILS
COURSE - NAT-6: Astronomy and Other Bodies
PREREQUISITE - Students must have completed NAT-1 through NAT-5.
CLASSES - Weekly
SCHEDULE - 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM EDT
COMMENCEMENT - Thursday 1 October 2026
PRICE - $735.00 USD
INCLUDES – e-Course Book + Enrolment Fee
REQUIRED MATERIALS
NAT-6 Astronomy & Other Bodies e-Course Book
The cost of the course book ($36.00) is included in the registration fee.
The e-Course Book will be available for you in Moodle.
SUGGESTED & SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS
The following suggested and supplementary materials are available through the AstroCollege online shopping area:
NAT-6: ASTRONOMY AND OTHER BODIES
Ready to Expand Your Astrology Studies?
Take the next step in your astrological education and expand your chart delineation skills through astronomy, fixed stars, planetary nodes, celestial latitude, antiscia, declination, Arabic Parts/Lots, derived houses, and practical chart applications.
Develop a broader understanding of the astronomical foundations of astrology while learning additional techniques for exploring themes and areas of life within a birth chart.
12 weekly classes exploring planetary archetypes, mythology, dignities and chart interpretation.
