This 7-week course includes some history of the origins & development of traditional western astrology, introduces some of the philosophies & cosmologies behind this divination system, and covers key components of astrological symbolism -- building foundations for advanced study.
Traditional "Western" Astrology is a system of astral divination with roots in Ancient Mesopotamia (Iraq), North Africa, Persia (Iran), and Greece. This system looks to the night sky & the seasons to read patterns of meaning corresponding to our lives on Earth.
Instruction will include lecture, Q&A, discussion, and chart examples. Optional homework & assigned readings will be provided.
This course is designed to be accessible to all levels, but is geared towards students interested in serious astrological study.
Prior memorization of the glyphs for each sign & planet is strongly encouraged. Participants may also benefit from prior familiarity with the base symbolism of the twelve zodiacal signs, the twelve houses, the seven traditional planets, the five traditional aspects, and the traditional domicile rulers of each sign.
Dates & Times:
Sept 30 - 6:00-8:30pm*
Oct 7 - 6:30-8:30pm
Oct 14 - 6:30-8:30pm
Oct 21 - 6:30-8:30pm
Oct 28 - off
Nov 4 - 6:30-8:30pm
Nov 11 - 6:30-8:30pm
Nov 18 - 6:30-8:30pm
*Note that the first class starts at 6pm and runs for 2.5 hours, all other weeks start at 6:30 and run for 2 hours
E. Wray is a 36-year-old astrologer, oral storyteller, and urban farm worker based in Brooklyn. ewrayastrology.net
