From time to time LSA runs residential courses on various aspects of astrology.

A variety of venues may be used for these courses but recently they have been held in Abbey Hall, Glastonbury. Built in the 1830's, Abbey House is now dedicated as a retreat house and overlooks the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey.

Its rooms have wonderful views over the ruins to the Quantock Hills beyond. The garden has its own direct access to the Abbey Grounds - outside the times when the ruins are open to the public. Accommodation is simple but comfortable. The 17 single rooms and 8 twin-bedded rooms are located on the first floor and all have wash basins. Participants will each have their own room. Bathrooms are nearby and plentiful (7 bathrooms and 3 showers). For those wishing to travel by car, there is ample car parking space available.

Vegetarian and special diets are catered for on advance request. Meals comprise: breakfast, which is continental style, a light lunch (soup, salad, fruit etc.), with dinner as the main meal in the evening. All meals, including morning and afternoon tea and coffee are included in the price. Facilities are also available for guests to make their own drinks as and when required.

Next Residential Course in Glastonbury:

There will be one Residential School in 2010:

Monday 8 to Friday 12 March 2010: with Sue Tompkins: The Outer Planets and Other Bodies.

The outer planets and their relationship to the rest of our chart describe those things about us which make us stand out from the crowd. Whilst these are also the planets that link us to the collective and enable us to speak for a wider audience, when mismanaged they can signify feelings of alienation, abandonment and bewilderment. To the outer planets we go to find many of the ills in society such as addiction, murder, rape, corruption and much else. Thus our greatest creative gifts and most far reaching problems can be laid at their door. They are also the most significant bodies in forecasting terms: after experiencing major transits from Uranus, Neptune or Pluto (or Progressions/Directions involving these planets) life is never quite the same. During this residential week, we shall examine how these planets operate in general and specifically in natal charts (those of participants and from the world at large) by sign, house and aspect and then we shall explore them in forecasting terms. We will also look at Chiron and other more recently discovered bodies; what do we know or suspect about these seemingly weird energies? Suitable for all levels of ability, this new course is designed to help students gain confidence and fluency in interpretation and forecasting. We will look at a variety of charts and have fun doing hands-on astrology. There will be ample time for students to work on their own charts should they wish to do so.

Although there have been price increases made by the venue, we have frozen the fee for residential courses this year, and as always there's a discount available to those who book before 31/12/09.

To book either of these courses, click here for the Enrolment page