Course Description

This is course one in our four-year training program.

In this course you will learn the basic symbols necessary for deeper astrological study: 14 Planetary Symbols, 12 Signs, and 12 houses.

If you’ve been ready to jump into learning astrology and don’t know where to start, or you’re looking for a structured program that will help you feel confident practicing astrology for yourself or others, this is the perfect place to begin.

  • Week 1: Astrology, planetary archetypes and your connection to the cosmos
  • Week 2: The 12 signs as expressions of embodied experience
  • Week 3: The 12 Houses and intro to house systems
  • Week 4: Setting up a chart, using the ephemeris and survey of astrology software

You’ll also learn how to set up a chart in an astrology program (includes demonstrations for Solar Fire, AstroGold, Win*Star, and Sirius), how to use an ephemeris, and how to choose a house system to begin your study.

Taught by Tony Howard

Required texts: The Contemporary Astrologer’s Handbook by Sue Tompkins;  The Modern Textbook of Astrology by Margaret Hone (purchase separately before the course starts)
Recommended supplementary texts: The Inner Sky by Steven Forrest; Horoscope Symbols by Robert Hand; Astrology for Yourself by Demetra George
$295 (audit) / $350 (certification-track**)

*The course lessons are pre-recorded so you can start viewing right away. 

Course includes: four video classes, four recorded Q&A sessions, weekly reading assignments and homework and bonus videos. Video, audio and handouts are available to view and/or download. 

**Certification-track students will receive feedback on homework and an exam. Audit students receive the same study materials and videos but do not receive personal feedback on their work.

This course is perfect for beginners and those looking to review the basics. Experienced students looking to enter our four-year program have the option to attempt to test out of this course for full credit. 

Course curriculum

    1. Orientation 2022-2023

    2. Suggested Deadlines

    3. Program Guidelines and FAQ

    4. Astrology Consultation Referral List

    1. Lesson 1 - Introduction and A Brief History

    2. Lesson 1 - Part 2 - Competing World Views

    3. Lesson 1 - Part 3 - Technical Chart Basics

    4. Lesson 1 - Part 4 - Epigentics and Astrology

    5. Lesson 1 Reading

    1. Lesson 2 - The Signs

    2. Lesson 2 Reading

    1. Lesson 3 - The 12 Houses

    2. Lesson 3 Reading

    3. Lesson 3 Exercises

    1. Lesson 4 - Setting Up the Chart and Using the Ephemeris

    2. Lesson 4 Q&A 2022

    1. Course Chat Room

    2. Share Your Birth Info

About this course

  • $350.00
  • 19 lessons
  • 12 hours of video content

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Instructor

Senior Instructor Tony Howard

Tony Howard graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Colorado. His degree in history and film turned out to be the perfect precursor to his career in astrology, which includes a focus on historical research and chart analysis. His writing has been featured in The Mountain Astrologer magazine and in the anthologies: Astrology, the Next Generation and The Book of Music Horoscopes. Tony is passionate about helping new astrologers find their voice and teaching students to support clients through compassionate mirroring, empowering language and sharing practical tools for conscious co-creative engagement with life.

Rave Reviews

I'm Starting to Grok Astrology After 3 Lessons!

Susan Shannon

“Tony, your lectures have been stellar. It's clear that you're rigorously thinking through the order in which we need to hear the information to facilitate our actually taking it in. Moreover, you're also resisting the temptation to make the meanings formulaic, and thus overly reductive. I think it's quite remarkable that after a mere three lessons, I'm starting to grok how to think astrologically.”

This Program Has Depth and Breadth

E.F.

"I've been studying astrology for over two decades, and was optimistic about taking this intro class as an avenue into grounding my knowledge. I can't even begin to express the depth and breadth that Tony opened up in his presentations and his presence with the students. My knowledge base about the signs and houses was truly expanded. Tony is a gifted teacher, and it was quite obvious that his passion and priority are enhancing the knowledge of all participants, from all levels of learning. I am looking forward to continuing with my studies at AU."