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ASTROLOGY STUDY: PSM-1
Forecasting: Pinpointing Major Themes
Explore a range of forecasting methods, from ancient Hellenistic techniques to modern approaches, including secondary progressions, solar arcs, and solar returns.
NEW CLASSES COMMENCE
Thursday 1st October 2026
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM EST
$580 USD
This course is open to the general public and to people who have an understanding of the principles of astrology and an understanding of astrological transits. AstroCollege Diploma Pathway students must have completed a minimum of NAT-1 to NAT-4.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the amount of homework in this class, it is recommended that you take this class alone and not add a second course.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Pinpointing Major Themes Through Forecasting
PSM-1 is a 9-week survey course exploring a variety of forecasting methods and some of the mathematical calculations involved in progressing a natal chart.
The course covers forecasting techniques from ancient Hellenistic astrology through to modern approaches, including classical and modern solar returns.
You will develop practical skills in working with:
● Transits
● Profections
● Secondary progressions
● Ephemerides
● Lunations
● Timing techniques
● Declination
● Angles
● Solar arcs
● Synthesis of forecasting techniques
Classes are held weekly.
WHAT YOU'LL COVER
10 Weeks of Astrological Study
9 Weeks of Forecasting + Final Review & Projects
12 Weekly Classes
Week 1
Basics of Movement
Reviewing the Foundations
Review of transits
Profections vs. secondary progressions
Working with the ephemeris
Week 2
The Secondary Progression Chart
Explore the secondary progression chart and develop an understanding of how it is used in forecasting.
Week 3
Secondary Progressions
Finding Lunations with the Ephemeris
Learn how to use the ephemeris to identify lunations within secondary progressions.
Week 4
Secondary Progressions
Timing and the ACD
Explore timing techniques within secondary progressions and work with the ACD.
Week 5
Secondary Progressions
Declination & the Angles
Learn how to work with declination and the angles when interpreting secondary progressions.
Week 6
Secondary Progressions vs. Solar Arcs
Compare secondary progressions and solar arcs and explore how each technique can contribute to forecasting.
Week 7
Working with the Natal Chart & Solar Arcs
Develop practical skills in working with the natal chart and applying solar arc techniques.
Week 8
Timing with Solar Arcs vs. Secondary Progressions
Explore timing through solar arcs and secondary progressions and compare the application of both techniques.
Week 9
Synthesis
Combining Forecasting Techniques
Bring together the techniques explored throughout the course and develop a more integrated approach to forecasting.
Week 10
Review & Final Projects
Review the techniques covered throughout the course and complete the final projects.
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 - PSM-1: Forecasting: Pinpointing Major Themes
PREREQUISITE - Open to the general public or people with an understanding of the principles of astrology and astrological transits.
DIPLOMA PATHWAY PREREQUISITE – Students must have completed a minimum of NAT-1 to NAT-4.
CLASSES - Weekly
SCHEDULE - 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM EST
COMMENCEMENT - Thursday 1st October 2026
DURATION - 10 weeks
PRICE - $520.00 USD
IMPORTANT - Due to the amount of homework in this class, it is recommended that you take this class alone and not add a second one.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
The following required materials are available through AstroCollege online shopping areas:
PSM-1: FORECASTING
Ready to Explore Astrological Forecasting?
Develop your skills in identifying and timing major themes through a range of astrological forecasting techniques.
Explore secondary progressions, solar arcs, timing techniques, declination, angles, and the synthesis of multiple forecasting methods.
12 weekly classes exploring planetary archetypes, mythology, dignities and chart interpretation.
