Astrology: Natal Studies Module 1:
Learn to Read Astrological Charts
This is not a beginner’s course! Before you enroll in this course, you need to know:
The planets and their glyphs
The signs and their glyphs
The planetary rulerships of each sign
The above are the minimum requirements necessary for enrollment in NAT-1.
When you enroll in NAT-1 you have realized astrology’s complexities and want to get them right. You are at the point in your study where you are ready to jump into a structured learning environment and delve into a systematic study of astrology.
We know you have questions. We have attempted to answer all of your questions in the
Professional Training Department’s Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
(Nevertheless, if the FAQ did not answer your specific question, you may email [email protected]).
Classes are held weekly.
The Syllabus:
Class 1: The Great Circles and the Horoscope Celestial Sphere Equator, Ecliptic, Horizon, Zenith, and Nadir Day and Night Charts (sect)
Class 2: Planetary Functions Role of the Planets Basic Meanings f the Visible Planets Basic Meanings of the Generational/Transpersonal Planets
Class 3: Elements ad Modalities The Signs of Polarity, Element, Mode Planets Ruling Signs
Class 4: Contemporary Temperament Patterns Marc Edmond Jones Temperament Patterns
Class 5: Hemispheres and Quadrants Sect by Placement in North/South Hemisphere with the Sun Introduction to Primary and Secondary Motion
Class 6: Astrological Houses Introduction to the Problem of House Divisions Groupings of the Houses by Pairs and Triangles
Class 7: Planets and Houses Planets in a Sign, Planets Ruling a Sign and Planets Ruling the Matters of a House
Class 8: The Major Aspects plus Inconjuncts The Vocabulary of Aspects (Partile, Orb, Under The Beams, Combustion, Cazimi)
Class 9: Sect The Basics of Essential Dignity and Debility Rulership vs. Affinity; Rulership, Detriment, Exaltation, Fall
Class 10: Introduction to Dispositors and Their Patterns
Class 11: Putting It Together; Chart Practicum
Class 12: Final Exam
Required materials:
NAT-1 Foundations in Astrology Course Book
The cost of this book ($36.00) is included in the registration fee, and the e-Course Book will be in Moodle for you.
The following required materials are available through the IAA online shopping areas:
On The Heavenly Spheres: A treatise on Traditional Astrology by Helena Arelar & Luis Ribeiro
Suggested/Supplemental Materials:
The following suggested and supplementary materials are available through the IAA online shopping areas:
Planetary Patterns, by Robert Carl Jansky
The Rulership Book by Rex E Bills
The Book of Rulerships-Keywords for Classical Astrology by Dr. J.Lee Lehman, Ph.D.
A Practical Guide to Traditional Astrology by Joseph Crane
The Case for Astrology by John Anthony West