The Diploma Course

In addition to our beginners course we also offer second and third years of study where, as well as deepening interpretational skills and learning about the different ways in which astrology can be applied (relationships, international affairs, health etc) students will be introduced to how astrological principles link with various forms of psychology, spiritual disciplines and healing.

Topics covered in our diploma course include:

• Forecasting - philosophy, fate and free will issues; when is it possible to predict and when isn't it?
• Planetary cycles - generic and personal transits.
• The use, calculation and interpretation of secondary progressions and solar arc directions. Other progressions and directions such as tertiary & minor progressions.
• The progressed lunation cycle.
• The Moon's Nodes and the draconic zodiac. Planetary zodiacs and nodes.
• Midpoints - how to use trees and sorts for natal work, forecasting and in synastry.
• Harmonics - their usage, history and calculation.
• Astro-geography techniques including relocation and local space.
• Synastry (relationship) techniques - cross comparison of charts, Composite and Relationship charts, 'click 'points.
• Mundane Astrology - the theoretical framework of mundane work, the major cycles, lunations, ingresses etc.
  Physical, spiritual and metaphysical dimensions - an introduction to various ideas which serve to illustrate the truly holistic nature of astrology
  These will vary but might include: homoeopathic philosophy, the Periodic table, chakras, leylines and how they each link with each other and planetary symbolism.
• Astrology, health/dis-ease and the human body and psyche.
• Counselling skills and psychological theory and their implications for astrological theory and practice.
• The basic ideas of Freud, Jung and other post Freudians, the Humanistic & transpersonal movement, brief therapy. Psychiatry, psychology and counselling in the UK.

It is not LSA's intention to teach every one of these subjects in depth; merely to ensure that students have been introduced to the relevant knowledge and skills demanded of the contemporary professional astrologer. Throughout the course, however, there will always be an emphasis on chart interpretation and forecasting.

A unique feature of the school at Diploma level, is the provision of live casework.

Students work on the chart of someone unknown to both them and to the teacher and then, the mystery person comes in and has a live chart reading, in front of the class.

This way, students learn not only how to interpret the horoscope and actually hear the chart speak they also learn how to handle some of the difficult issues that clients bring.

New Style Diploma Assignments:

Most people study astrology for the sheer pleasure of doing so and for the potential astrology offers for self-development and spiritual understanding - thus there is no pressure on anyone to take our Diploma assignments.

Nevertheless for those wishing to do so, internationally recognised coursework assignments are available. Please contact the office for more details.

Click here for details of the LSA's examinations and for online past papers

Timetable:

Diploma year one (two study options):

Venue: Friends House, 173 -177 Euston Rd, London NW1
Time: Every other Saturday - 10.30 am to 4.30 pm, or every Wednesday 7pm to 9.30pm

Term One: Five Saturdays from Saturday 13 October 2007 (once every fortnight) or 10 Wednesdays from Wednesday 10 October 2007 (once a week)
Term Two: Five Saturdays from Saturday 26 January 2008 (once every fortnight) or 10 Wednesdays from Wednesday 23 January 2008 (once a week)
Term Three: Five Saturdays from Saturday 3 May 2008 (once every fortnight) or 10 Wednesdays from Wednesday 30 April 2008 (once a week)

Diploma year two:

Venue: Friends House, 173 -177 Euston Rd, London NW1
Time: Every other Saturday - 10.30 AM till 4.30 PM

Term One: Five Saturdays from Saturday 20 October 2007 (once every fortnight)
Term Two: Five Saturdays from Saturday 2 February 2008 (once every fortnight)
Term Three: Five Saturdays from Saturday 10 May 2008 (once every fortnight)

Fees (including all books, handouts and course material):
Payable in advance - £210 for one term or £400 for two terms or £590 for all 3 terms. You can book over the phone or via the web. Visit the Enrolment page for details.

Enrolment:

You can enrol by post, phone or via the web. For details visit the Enrolment page.