Introduction to Horary astrology class May 2025 at IAA
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- May 2
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Prerequisites: This course is open to the general public. IAA Diploma Program students are required to complete the Natal Studies Module before taking this course. This course is one of the electives for IAA Diploma Program students to graduate.
If you are not an IAA Diploma Program student you need a thorough understanding of natal astrology. You may also access this course with no homework, no exams, no credit.
In this course, you will learn the basic principles of horary astrology, including: considerations against judgment, chart radicality, planetary archetypes and their expression, dignities and debilities, and fundamental rules of judgment.
You will gain a step-by-step, structured approach to understanding chart symbolism, enabling you to make interpretations with clarity, confidence, and accuracy.
Specifically, you will learn how to make judgments about important areas of life, such as: relationships, career, health, financial matters, and the search for missing items or people.
Furthermore, you will understand more advanced horary techniques, including the elemental nature of planets, receptions, and planetary dignities, allowing you to obtain nuanced and specific details about the horary question, going beyond simple yes or no answers.
Each week, you will have the opportunity to practice on various charts to reinforce your understanding.
Classes are held weekly on Saturday mornings Pacific Time.
Course Outline:
Class Meeting 1: History of Horary Astrology; Considerations before judgment; Identifying significators; Review of house meanings.
Class Meeting 2: Angular Placements: House strengths; Lunar influences in horary.
Class Meeting 3: Planets: Essential nature, speeds, and profiling in horary interpretation.
Class Meeting 4: Main Steps of Delineation; Dignities and debilities; Timing techniques.
Class Meeting 5: Planetary Scoring and Receptions.
Class Meeting 6: Relationship Charts: Main principles and examples.
Class Meeting 7: Career Charts: Main principles and examples.
Class Meeting 8: Financial Charts and Missing Items Charts: Main principles and examples.
Class Meeting 9: Medical Charts and Pregnancy Charts: Main principles and examples.
Class Meeting 10: Exam discussion and practice. Teacher's bio: Elena Lumen has been a professional astrologer since 2000, with a special interest and extensive training in classical astrology. Before dedicating herself fully to astrology, Elena worked as a psychotherapist for a decade, bringing a unique depth of understanding to her astrological work. She also holds a PhD in psychology. Since 2015, Elena has been teaching horary and electional astrology professionally at a top US astrology school and at her own institution, the Lumen School of Classical Astrology. She has been a faculty member at the International Academy of Astrology since 2018 and has also taught at Kepler College, the Portland School of Astrology, LCAA, and numerous other astrological organizations in the US and abroad. Valued as a master teacher for her engaged, clear, structured yet warm approach to her classes, Elena is a frequent presenter at leading astrological organizations such as ISAR, AFAN, and NCGR, as well as international groups. She is a sought-after speaker and teacher who collaborates with many astrological organizations worldwide.
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