Foundation Classes 2011

The London School of Astrology offers a foundation class for beginners in central London from 27 October 2011 on Thursday evenings (8 evenings plus one Saturday all day seminar). Those who have some experience with the basics may be able to join in Term Two, which begins on 1 February 2012. Please contact the office on 07002 33 44 55 if you need further information. Those with more experience may be interested in our Diploma course which will be held on Tuesdays from 25 October (see Diploma page).

Our Foundation Course is divided into three terms with Term One and Term Two together creating a thorough introduction to astrology in a self-contained course. In Term Three students get to consolidate their interpretational skills and are introduced to Forecasting techniques.

Students can choose to enrol on a term by term basis. No previous knowledge or special skills are needed and all are welcome. (Students enrolling initially on Term Two or Three will be assumed to be familiar with material already covered in previous terms). On enrolment, students receive a copy of their own birth-chart and during the weekly sessions will also receive various texts and handouts to support their studies.

A simple, step-by-step approach will be employed throughout, with support from your tutor:

Term One

In the first term you will be guided through some of the major components of the horoscope - the Planets, Elements and Signs.

Thursdays from 27 October to 15 December 2011 inclusive (eight weeks) plus one Saturday (10 December 2011).

Term Two

You will be introduced to the angles and houses of the horoscope, rulerships, retrogradation, aspects, aspect patterns, chart shapings, the Sun-Moon cycle, nodes, eclipses and basic astronomy. By the end of this term, you will understand something of your own horoscope and that of others.

Whilst the emphasis will be on interpretation, you will also learn how to calculate and draw up a birth-chart for anywhere in the world, and be introduced to the basic astronomy of the horoscope.

Given that many astrologers nowadays use computers, you will also have opportunity to discover the software available. Our aim is that you will have a firm foundation of astrological principles upon which to build further understanding.

Thursdays from 2 February to 22 March 2012 inclusive (eight weeks) plus one Saturday (10 March 2012).

Term Three

In the third term, as well as gaining confidence in and having fun with interpretation, you will learn to spot themes in horoscopes, look at case studies and celebrity charts, and be introduced to synastry (relationship astrology) and forecasting.

Thursdays from 10 May to 5 July 2012 inclusive (eight weeks, no class 24 May) plus one Saturday (30 June 2012).

Times of classes: 7pm to 9.30pm

The bulk of classes will be taught by senior tutor Frank Clifford, with support from senior tutors Sue Tompkins and Kim Farley.

FEES (including all books, materials and handouts): Payable in advance – £245 for one term or £470 for two terms or £690 for all 3 terms. You can book over the phone or via the web. Visit the Enrolment page for details.

VENUE: Friends House, Euston Road, London, NW1 Friends House is directly opposite Euston Station (BR main line, Victoria and Northern Underground lines. Buses 10, 18, 30 and 73 outside the door. 24, 29, 68, 91, 134, 135, 168, 188 and 253 stop nearby.) For more information visit the Venues page.