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 and interpretation of secondary progressions and solar arc directions. Other predictive methods including the Lunar Gestation Cycle.
• The progressed lunation cycle.
• The Moon's Nodes and the draconic zodiac.
• Midpoints - how to use trees and sorts for natal work, forecasting and in synastry.
• 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
  
• Astrology, health/dis-ease and the human body and psyche.
• Counselling skills and psychological theory and their implications for astrological theory and practice.

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 2010-2011:

Diploma part one (Year 2 of the LSA):

8 Weeknights and 1 Saturday seminar at Friends House, 173 -177 Euston Rd, London NW1 2BJ
Time: 7pm to 9.30pm, plus 1 Saturday from 10.30am to 4.30pm

2010-11 Academic Year
Term One: 8 consecutive Wednesdays from 27 October to 15 December 2010, plus 1 Saturday seminar: 6 November 2010
Term Two: 8 consecutive Wednesdays from 2 February to 23 March 2011, plus 1 Saturday seminar: 12 February 2011
Term Three: 8 consecutive Wednesdays from 4 May to 22 June 2011, plus 1 Saturday seminar: 14 May 2011

Diploma part two (Year 3 of the LSA):

8 Weeknights and 1 Saturday seminar at Friends House, 173 -177 Euston Rd, London NW1 2BJ
Time: 7pm to 9.30pm, plus 1 Saturday from 10.30am to 4.30pm

2010-11 Academic Year
Term One: 8 consecutive Thursdays from 28 October to 16 December 2010, plus 1 Saturday seminar: 27 November 2010
Term Two: 8 consecutive Thursdays from 3 February to 24 March 2011, plus 1 Saturday seminar: 5 March 2011
Term Three: 8 consecutive Thursdays from 5 May to 23 June 2011, plus 1 Saturday seminar: 18 June 2011

Fees (including all books, handouts, recordings and course material):
Payable in advance - £235 for one term or £450 for two terms or £660 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.