Synopsis: Week 1 is a broad overview of astrology in the context of Western Esotericism. We will define the art, outline the major philosophical principles underlying it and address some common anti-astrological critiques.

• Astrology & Western Esotericism
• Orientation and Definitions
• Objectivity vs. Subjectivity
• Determinism vs. Free Will
• Heliocentrism vs. Geocentrism
• Tropical vs. Sidereal & Precession

Synopsis: Week 3 gets us into the nuts and bolts of astrological doctrine by introducing astrology’s four major elements: planets, signs, houses and aspects. After this week, you will be less likely to say “I’m a Leo (or whatever sign)” ever again.

• Planets
• Signs
• Houses
• Aspects
• The Theater Analogy