ONLINE SEMINARS are open to everyone. Many topics directly support the material of the Faculty course modules, making them ideal for Faculty students. However, no previous affiliation with the Faculty is required in order to enrol.
Each seminar costs £35. You do not need to attend in real time. Your enrolment gives you access to a recording for 30 days – perfect for review or if you were unable to attend when the seminar was broadcast.
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December
The Four Elements: Shaping Chaos
with Itziar Azkona
Saturday 2nd December
3.00–4.30pm GMT
The astrological functions of the signs are grouped into four elements. In this seminar we will look at each element: fire, air, earth and water to unveil their importance in the natal chart. We will explore the idea of the elements playing a transformative role in bringing order and structure to the primal chaos. The seminar will also focus on how the elements influence and shape human psychology and understanding.
Foundation Level – ENROL HERE
The Angles of the Chart:
The MC–IC Axis
with Cat Cox
Thursday 7th December
6.30–8.00pm GMT
The four angles of the birth chart anchor us into the cosmos at the moment of our birth and orient us into life across the four directions. We can think of the angles as pathways into the areas of life they symbolise and we can discover their meaning though exploring their signs, rulers and any planets on the angles who help guide us on these journeys.
The MC-IC axis is the great central axis of the chart extending up into the stars above and down into the earth beneath our feet. Many traditions speak of the world axis or the world tree signifying the axis between heaven and earth, and exploring this symbolism in the chart helps us to bring meaning to our experience of home and roots and discovering where we belong, and to our experience of career and calling and discovering our place in the world.
In this seminar we will explore the angles mythologically and symbolically and consider their interpretation in a number of charts.
Foundation Level – ENROL HERE
Unveiling the Profound Depths of the 8th House:
A Journey of Transformation
with Alejo López
Saturday 9th December
9.30–11.00am GMT
Let’s step into the realm of the dark 8th house, traditionally associated with crises and transformation. This enigmatic house now reveals profound psychological insights that shake the foundations of our very sense of self. Positioned in a natural quincunx to the Ascendant, it challenges our identity and vitality, making its contents elusive yet deeply impactful. During this webinar, we will unpack the reasons behind its reputation as the house of death and explore its significance for psychological astrologers. By looking at the theory as well as some practical examples, this journey into the underworld will help us understand how planets behave within this transformative realm and learn how to unlock growth from its fertile depths.
Foundation Level – ENROL HERE
SAVE £5 HERE when you purchase this along with Exploring the 4th House: Uncovering the Meaning of Origin (27th January at 3pm)
Exploring the Mysteries and Hidden Potential of Retrograde Venus
with Mark Fountain
Saturday 9th December
3.00–4.30pm GMT
Retrograde planets have always attracted an enormous amount of interest from astrologers, although at times they have had an unjustifiably negative reputation. Venus is particularly intriguing since it spends just 7% of its cycle retrograde, far less time than any other planet. This striking astronomical fact points to the huge symbolic significance of its retrograde periods, which were first observed and carefully studied thousands of years ago by astronomers in Mesopotamia and Mesoamerica.
This seminar explores the meaning of retrograde Venus in a natal chart. How is it fundamentally different from a Venus that is moving direct? How might individuals with a retrograde Venus approach relationships and what can all of us learn from them?
We also consider retrograde Venus by transit. What gifts does a retrograde Venus bestow on those who are open and receptive to its symbolic importance? During retrograde periods, our attitude to love and loving, relationships of all kinds, our aesthetic ideals and our most fundamental values can often be challenged and called into question, making this transit surprisingly potent and much more significant than we might expect from something that lasts only about 40 days. And what are we to make of progressed Venus turning retrograde during the course of someone’s lifetime? How can an individual work with it in order to facilitate a deeper understanding of themselves and transform the way they relate to others?
Foundation Level – ENROL HERE
Annual Christmas Seminar:
The Awakening of the Little Light Inside
with Glòria Roca
Saturday 23rd December
3.00–4.30pm GMT
25th December was the Winter Solstice on the Roman calendar, the shortest day, the point where light starts to increase until its maximum a few months later. Afterwards, the day was chosen by Christianity as the date when Jesus Christ was born. This is, obviously, symbolical. He, the baby light is born, starts to grow, fully shines and finally rejoins his “father”, the Cosmic Light and Consciousness. It is a symbol of our soul’s journey into and out of matter. Every time an individual is born, a new little light is born on Earth, and that light can grow, illuminate the world, and rejoin the Universal Source in all Consciousness and dignity. The planets in its natural order represent the different stages of this journey which correspond to the 7 chakras or layers of life experience, from Sun to Saturn and back to the Sun. The little light of Christmas reminds us of our essence and of our spiritual journey, and the astrological code sheds light into it.
Foundation Level – ENROL HERE
January 2024
The Transiting Nodes
with Lisa Stockley
Saturday 6th January
3.00–4.30pm GMT
As they move around the natal chart in their 19 year cycle, the transiting Nodes map the evolution of our soul, an inner as well as an outer journey towards fulfilment. As well as marking turning points and significant meetings on our journey, the transiting Nodes highlight how and where we are seeking meaning and reaching for our full potential as they meet in turn each of our natal planets. Encompassing the cycles of the Nodal Axis to its own natal position and also to the other points in the natal chart, we’ll use example charts to investigate the process of integration and growth shown by the transiting Nodes.
Intermediate Level – ENROL HERE
Speaking to the Times: The Year 2024
with Dragana Van de moortel-Ilić
Wednesday 17th January
6.00–7.30pm GMT
During the spring of 2023, with Saturn entering Pisces and Pluto entering Aquarius, we had a flavour of many years to come. Protests, insects recommended as food and sharp images of distant planets sent from space are symptoms of those positions. At the Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio, a teenage boy killed his fellow students in Serbia, while four children survived an airplane crash in the Amazon jungle. The war in Ukraine seems to have no end, while Pluto moves between Capricorn and Aquarius, struggling to define new collective values. What will happen when Pluto steps deeper into Aquarius? How will we prepare ourselves for the Saturn conjunction with Neptune in Aries in 2025 and 2026? How will the Nodes in Aries and Libra influence our lives? This seminar will briefly review the planetary positions and the most prominent occurrences in 2023 and the present positions of transiting planets in 2024.
All Levels – ENROL HERE
The Magic of Mercury
Part 1 – Mythic Mercury
with Brian Clark
Saturday 20th January
9.30–11.00am GMT
Trickster, messenger, wordsmith, companion, guide; images that spring to mind when we mention astrological Mercury. Whatever his guise, Mercury’s presence is everywhere and everywhen – at turns in the road, on thresholds, when we awaken from a dream, forget our way, in conversations we have had or imagined we have had! At daybreak or at nightfall he lingers in the shadowlands, dual god of dawn and twilight. We think of him as a god of the road, guide of travellers, master of numbers and words, a messenger and leader of souls in and out of the underworld. He is the god of the in-between.
Mercury has a penchant for 3’s and in our three classes we will amplify his astrological presence through myth, psychology and cycle.
Part 1: Mercury bequeaths us a rich and multifaceted legacy from mischievous child to guardian god. As the ‘appointed messenger’ to Hades, Mercury joins astrological tradition as the god who enters and exits the underworld without restriction. Personifying transition, we might contemporarily imagine Mercury as our instinctual guide – how we mentally prepare for change. We will amplify the numerous mythic chapters that impact and influence Mercury’s astrological meaning.
Guest Seminar – ENROL HERE
SAVE £10 HERE when you purchase all 3 seminars in the set!
20th January: Part 1 – Mythic Mercury
27th January: Part 2 – Cycling with Mercury
3rd February: Part 3 – The Soulful Presence of Mercury
The Magic of Mercury
Part 2 – Cycling with Mercury
with Brian Clark
Saturday 27th January
9.30–11.00am GMT
Mercury, as the quintessential guide, offers thoughtful insights as we journey his sacred track through the heavens. This class focuses on the Mercury cycle and the timing patterns it reveals. We consider its sacred geometry and its synodic cycle – the phases with the Sun and its retrograde periods. Mercury’s cycle, speed and direction assist us to plan, schedule, program, consider and reflect on our passageways in life. We will also look at the secondary progressed Mercury through sign, directional and phase changes.
Guest Seminar – ENROL HERE
Exploring the 4th House:
Uncovering the Meaning of Origin
with Alejo López
Saturday 27th January
3.00–4.30pm GMT
The mystical realm of the 4th house is where “the beginning and end of all matters” are said to reside. Traditionally associated with the father but later the mother, this enigmatic house reveals hidden aspects that remain concealed from the outer world. Having explored the transformative energies of the 8th and 12th houses in previous webinars, we now turn our attention to the captivating depths of the 4th house—the house of origin. The 4th house shapes our sense of belonging, roots, and ancestral ties. In this webinar, we will look at its theatrical meaning as well as some practical examples so you can empower your description and interpretations of planetary placements here.
Foundation Level – ENROL HERE
February
The Magic of Mercury
Part 3 – The Soulful Presence of Mercury
with Brian Clark
Saturday 3rd February
9.30–11.00am GMT
In our final class we will explore the spirit of Mercury in our charts. As guide to how we map out, learn about, and travel the trails of our life, we will reflect on our early learning patterns and connections, then consider our adult communications and interactions. Pulling on the treads of his myth and cycle, we will weave these into the astrological images of Mercurial placements, aspects and signatures.
Guest Seminar – ENROL HERE
Celestial Conversations: Exploring Major and Minor Aspects in Astrology
with Alejo López
Saturday 10th February
3.00–4.30pm GMT
Major and minor aspects can be thought of as conversations that shape our cosmic experiences. Some astrological dialogues are challenging, requiring careful navigation. Others flow effortlessly, bringing harmony and ease. There are encounters that push our boundaries, sparking creative growth, while some conversations simply delight us with their sheer pleasure. We constantly engage in diverse dialogues, from significant and meaningful exchanges to lighthearted banter. Aspects mirror this intricate dance of communication.
In this webinar, we will explore the classification of major and minor aspects, uncovering their contrasting expressions. We will explore techniques to integrate major and minor aspects into a comprehensive and nuanced astrological reading.
Foundation Level – ENROL HERE
Synastry Interpretation: A Practical Demonstration
with Stevi Gaydon
Saturday 17th February
3.00–4.30pm GMT
Synastry, the art of relationship astrology, is the study of how individuals are likely to interact and impact each other. Every relationship is unique and synastry techniques give us an understanding of the dynamics between two (or more) parties. Synastry, can be used to interpret any established relationship; marital, professional, parent-child, romantic and others, between individuals. Synastry can be very beneficial in supporting us to be more understanding, compassionate and empathetic in our relationships.
In this seminar Stevi will demonstrate how to interpret of the synastry in a couple’s relationship, by going through the process step by step. As always, we will begin with an examination of both the natal charts focusing on the relationship factors of the individuals. Then, we will compare the charts, using bi-wheels to consider planetary placements and cross aspects between the charts. Finally, we will reflect on the impact of some transits and progressions on the relationship.
NB: We will not study composite charts in this session because of time contracts. A separate seminar will be devoted to their analysis.
Advanced Level – ENROL HERE
Chart Alchemy: The Art of Synthesizing Astrological Aspects
with Alejo López
Saturday 24th February
3.00–4.30pm GMT
Like alchemists of old, we can transform the chaos of a chart into a harmonious symphony. At first glance, the abundance of information within a chart may seem like a cacophony of cosmic chatter. But armed with technique, determination, and skill, we can unravel the hidden patterns within this apparent chaos. In this webinar, we will look for pathways to reveal the precious gems of insight and interpretation. We will study the process of organizing the material to come up with coherent interpretations that synthesize different factors.
Foundation Level – ENROL HERE
March
Rectification
Parts 1, 2, and 3
with Deborah Morgan
Saturdays 2nd, 9th, and 16th March
3.00–4.30pm GMT
We all know that the time of birth is a vital piece of information when constructing a birth chart. Together with date and place, the moment of birth grounds us in the physical world of planet, society and family and the realm of our personal experience. But what if this moment is not known?
Many clients don’t know their birth time and rectification is an extremely useful skill for the consultant astrologer which enables this issue to be addressed effectively. Even if a birth time is provided, its accuracy often cannot be guaranteed and can be problematic. In short, which time is the ‘right’ time?
This series of three consecutive online seminars held on Saturdays begins by introducing the philosophical background to this intriguing technique in the first week. The following two seminars will demonstrate a clear methodology for rectifying a chart which provides an effective birth time for astrological purposes. Real-life examples will be used and a range of rectification settings, from locating a birth time within 24 hours to a few minutes will be explored step-by-step in these two seminars.
It is recommended that attendees are fully familiar with natal chart work and forecasting methods in depth in order to benefit fully from these online seminars, and a familiarity with midpoints will be advantageous. Diploma Level II Faculty students may find them of particular interest.
Advanced Level – Discounted rate of £95 for the set of three seminars – ENROL HERE
Modality: Setting the Zodiac in Motion
with Eric Fischmann
Saturday 30th March
3.00–4.30pm GMT
Modality is about the particular way in which something exists, is experienced, or done. In a given language speakers will resort to modality in a way that will express meaning through a given lens, for instance by invoking probability or obligation, tentativeness or politeness. Music composers will turn to keys (modes), major and/or minor, to tip the scales and deliver a certain quality of music. Likewise in astrology, modality in its own right is instrumental to how a chart translates or to a sign’s identity. A sign may be recognised as a combination of one of the two polarities (negative, positive), one of the four elements (fire, earth, air, water), and one of the three modes that gives the sign a specific drive. These modes in which the 12 signs of the zodiac are grouped are cardinal, fixed and mutable.
Each quadruplicity (modality’s other name) harbours four signs that set the stage for the dynamic interaction between pairs of opposites and signs that square each other. Each mode represents a different way of expressing and interacting with astrological energy. They play an important role in understanding the characteristics of different signs and how they manifest through the overall flow of the energy running through all 12 signs. In this webinar we will study the nature of these three special qualities, why and how these modes manage to set the zodiac in motion and how they impact a natal chart.
Foundation Level – ENROL HERE
April
Quintiles and the Will to Change the World
with Mónica Teixeira
Saturday 6th April
3.00–4.30pm BST
Some people seem to be born to shape the world through their inventions, solutions or charismatic personalities that lead and influence the collective. In these people’s charts, we tend to find strong aspects of the nature of “fiveness”, such as the aspects of quintiles and bi-quintiles. We will explore these amazing aspects with compelling case studies and hope to “wake you up” to the importance of these aspects.
In a world where people search for ways to do their difference in the world or to find ways to create something unique, the integration of these aspects in the chart is a valuable asset.
Advanced Level – ENROL HERE
Planetary Cycles
Part 1 of 3 – Setting Out on the Hero’s Journey: Major Planetary Cycles from Adolescence to the Early Thirties
with Mark Fountain
Saturday 13th April
3.00–4.30pm BST
This webinar examines the major planetary cycles that are common to us all during our adolescence, our twenties, and our early thirties, a long period which includes the time when we take our first steps out into the world and try to establish an independent life, and perhaps start to break free from the parental and social influences that inevitably shape us in our early years.
Crucial turning points that will be covered include the first Jupiter return at the age of 12, the Nodal Return between 18 and 19, the Uranus square Uranus at 19 or 20, and of course the Saturn Return at around 29. These stages in our life journey have a significance that goes far beyond the year in which they occur. They are often very important in the long term because they reveal issues and themes which may re-emerge in different forms at later points in the cycle.
Although these important stages on our journey through life occur at approximately the same time for everyone on the planet, our response to these cycles is of course unique. So, what factors might determine our response to the challenges and opportunities that these important moments in major planetary cycles represent? How can we best deal with these potential turning points and how can astrologers guide and support those who are approaching, or living through, such key moments in their development?
Intermediate Level – ENROL HERE
SAVE £10 HERE when you enrol on the set of 3 seminars on Planetary Cycles
13th April: Part 1 – Setting Out on the Hero’s Journey
4th May: Part 2 – Exploring the Astrology of the ‘Mid-Life Crisis’
1st June: Part 3 – Planetary Cycles in our Fifties and Sixties
Aspects to the Angles
with Marielle Churaqui
Saturday 20th April 2024
3.00–4.30pm BST
When interpreting the angles of a chart, it is not enough to look at the signs involved. Aspects to the Ascendant/Descendant axis and the MC/IC axis must be considered, especially conjunctions. An angular planet i.e., a planet conjunct the Ascendant, Descendant, Midheaven or IC, strongly modifies the meaning of the angle it is touching and usually represents an important theme in the person’s life. Other aspects to the angles are often ignored in chart interpretation. And yet, they are very important too, particularly hard aspects.
In this seminar, we will look at the significance of planets in aspect to the four angles and how it is likely to express itself depending on the angle it is in aspect to. We will look at a number of example charts to illustrate this.
Foundation Level – ENROL HERE
May
Planetary Cycles
Part 2 of 3 – Exploring the Astrology of the ‘Mid-life Crisis’
with Mark Fountain
Saturday 4th May
3.00–4.30pm BST
This webinar explores the major planetary cycles that make up the so-called ‘mid-life crisis’, focusing in particular on those which occur in our early to mid-forties, namely Saturn opposition Saturn, Uranus opposition Uranus and Neptune square Neptune. What can a study of these transits tell us about this momentous period? Is it really a ‘crisis’ or should we use completely different language to talk about this period? After all, it is frequently an exciting transitional period leading us to greater self-awareness and personal fulfilment. The webinar will include a consideration of how our response to earlier points in these cycles may influence our experience of the mid-life period.
And perhaps most importantly of all, we will try to answer some fundamental questions. What opportunities for growth do these key stages in major planetary cycles provide? How can we successfully navigate this period and make the most of it? How are we likely to be changed by the transits of this time? And how should we seek to help and guide those who are going through this important period?
Intermediate Level – ENROL HERE
Round and Round the Horoscope: The Difference between Signs and Houses in the Natal Chart
with Stefanie Gutwenger
Saturday 11th May
3.00–4.30pm BST
The 12 zodiac signs and the 12 houses share the same number and some symbolic analogies. However, they are not the same. Whilst the houses describe the areas of life concerned, the signs tell us how the planetary energies are being expressed.
In this seminar we will focus on their differences using plenty of examples. Being able to distinguish between houses and signs will help you to develop clear and meaningful interpretations.
Foundation Level – ENROL HERE
The Solar Return Chart
with Lisa Stockley
Saturday 25th May
3.00–4.30pm BST
The Solar Return chart is the annual renewal of our solar journey, giving us a deep and rich insight into where we are in the unfolding of that journey, the turning of our personal wheel. Mapping the cycles of our initiation into self development and personal growth, the chart shows how and where our energy is best focused for the year. Using plenty of practical examples as well as a theoretical overview, in this seminar we’ll explore the Solar Return chart in depth. We’ll consider what it might show us, how to interpret this ephemeral yet powerful chart both alone and in the context of the natal chart, and how it fits with the rest of the forecast picture.
Intermediate Level – ENROL HERE
June
Planetary Cycles
Part 3 of 3 – Planetary Cycles in our Fifties and Sixties: The Adventure Continues
with Mark Fountain
Saturday 1st June
3.00–4.30pm BST
At around the age of 50, we all have our Chiron Return. This can be a significant moment when what was once thought to be a huge gap between the spiritual and material worlds can seem to close, when potentially we can reach a new level of emotional maturity and acceptance after the challenges of the ‘mid-life crisis,’ and can start to embrace a new role as an ‘apprentice elder’, hopefully using our accumulated experience and wisdom to help others.
Further important stages in major planetary cycles occur throughout our fifties and sixties, each potentially building on previous turning points, with the Chiron Return followed very closely by a Saturn square Saturn, then a Nodal Return at 55, before we all face a second Saturn Return at the age of 58. In our early sixties, a burst of renewed self-belief, a desire for new forms of personal freedom, and even a possible rediscovery of the rebellious or audacious spirit of our youth may all be possible as we enjoy our fifth Jupiter Return at 60 and embark on the rollercoaster ride of Uranus square Uranus at around 62.
What does a study of these cycles tell us about the unique nature of this potentially deeply fulfilling period of our lives? We consider the challenges of this period and what the potential rewards can be if we consciously work with these cycles, thereby ensuring that personal growth and self-discovery continue throughout our lives.
Intermediate Level – ENROL HERE
The Astrology of Belonging
with Cat Cox
Saturday 8th June
3.00–4.30pm BST
‘The journey into home is one that takes a lifetime of experiment and piecing together’ Thomas Moore
The journey of discovering our sense of home and where we belong is as important a life journey as discovering our sense of purpose or calling. In this seminar we will be exploring the idea of what it means to find a place we call home in the world and the inner journey we take to come home to ourselves. Many of us may experience a sense of searching for a place that feels like home, perhaps a sense of longing for this, and may also recognise the pull towards an inner sense of homecoming and coming into deep and precious contact with ourselves. We will be exploring the Moon, the IC and the 4th house of the chart to understand what helps us to feel at home in the world and to guide us on this inner journey of coming home to ourselves.
Foundation Level – ENROL HERE
SAVE £5 HERE when you book The Astrology of Belonging along with The Astrology of Becoming (29th June)
The Astrology of Becoming
with Cat Cox
Saturday 29th June
3.00–4.30pm BST
‘To feel that what we do is right for ourselves and good for the world at exactly the same time is one of the great triumphs of human existence’ David Whyte
Our journey of becoming more deeply ourselves encompasses our own path of self-discovery and uncovering our sense of life purpose and what is calling us into life. For Plato, our destiny is the life pattern or paradeigma which is held in our hearts and unfolds over a lifetime, and contained in this pattern is our sense of calling or vocation. In this seminar we will be exploring the idea of what it means to seek our place in the world, to uncover our sense of calling and to find we discover ourselves at the same time. We will be looking at the Sun, the MC and the 10th house of the chart to help us understand our sense of purpose and vocation and to guide us on our journey of discovering who we are and our place in the world.
Foundation Level – ENROL HERE
July
Making the Most of the Transits of Chiron
with Mark Fountain
Saturday 6th July
3.00–4.30pm BST
This webinar will explore the rich potential of Chiron transits, focusing – as we always should with all transits – on how they facilitate growth and self-development.
There is little doubt that during Chiron transits we may become acutely aware of how vulnerable we are in a particular area of life, but this may paradoxically turn out to be the proverbial ‘blessing in disguise’ as it puts us in a better position to guide others who face similar issues to ourselves. But there is more to Chiron transits than that. They bring many other gifts: a wise acceptance of ourselves and the way things are, a willingness to embrace our initially uncomfortable sense of being ‘different’ from others, perhaps different in ways we may not have chosen. The transits may also symbolize a chance to close the gap we often perceive between the material and spiritual worlds. In other cases, they may signify opportunities for us to learn to handle challenging circumstances, and to do so in a way that is highly resourceful and brings out in us some very special, unique qualities.
Intermediate Level – ENROL HERE
Understanding and Working with Retrograde Mercury
with Mark Fountain
Saturday 27th July
3.00–4.30pm BST
For centuries, retrograde Mercury has been blamed for all sorts of inconveniences in our daily lives such as major misunderstandings, delays when travelling, lost possessions, and carelessly written business contracts that lead to serious problems. Even in these more enlightened times, retrograde periods still seem to arouse a great deal of unnecessary anxiety. Why is this so? This seminar aims to take a deeper look at the retrograde periods of Mercury and to focus on the opportunities they present to rethink things, reconsider our opinions, review our progress, and reflect on the past.
We will also consider retrograde Mercury in the birth chart. There’s evidence that throughout history some individuals with retrograde Mercury had a hard time, particularly during their early years or during their time in the educational system, simply because they didn’t think in the same way as others, and as a result their unique talents were often not fully recognized. We consider why that might still happen even today and how society needs to value those who can think ‘outside the box’.
And what happens when progressed Mercury turns retrograde? It can spend two decades or more in that state. We will consider the symbolic meaning of such a period and ask how someone can prepare for it and maximize its potential. And how might an individual have changed mentally and psychologically by the time Mercury moves direct again?
Intermediate Level – ENROL HERE