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 2009-2010:

Diploma part one (two study options):

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

Term One: 8 consecutive Thursdays from 29 October 2009, plus 1 Saturday seminar: 7 November
Term Two: 8 consecutive Thursdays from 28 January 2010, plus 1 Saturday seminar: 6 February
Term Three: 8 consecutive Thursdays from 6 May 2010, plus 1 Saturday seminar: 22 May

Diploma part two (two study options):

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

Term One: 8 consecutive Tuesdays from 27 October 2009, plus 1 Saturday seminar: 28 November
Term Two: 8 consecutive Tuesdays from 26 January 2010, plus 1 Saturday seminar: 6 March
Term Three: 8 consecutive Tuesdays from 4 May 2010, plus 1 Saturday seminar: 19 June

Fees (including all books, handouts 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.