The Diploma In Applied Astrology

For the current schedule of classes, workshops and seminars offered in the advanced program please contact Astro*Synthesis.

UNIT 9: SYNASTRY:
Relating and Interaction within Relationships and Couple Counselling

This course examines the dynamics that occur within relationships and the issues that people in relationship experience on the journey towards intimacy.  Synastry, the art of chart comparison, Composite and other important charts will be covered, along with skills required for working with couples seeking astrological counselling.

UNIT 10:  CYCLES, PASSAGES & RETURNS

This course addresses the dilemma between predictive and psychological astrology. The technique of return charts will be introduced especially the solar return and its cycles.  Studying the solar return horoscopes for a lifetime will be examined.  We will examine astrological methods for delineating specific periods of time, which will review some material on transits and progressions as well as introduce new techniques.  We will discuss the process of initiation, liminality and return occurring at important life cycle stages.

UNIT 11:  THE DYNAMICS OF FAMILY PATTERNS AND STORIES

Using astrological and psychological theory we will explore the family life cycle from birth to death.  Topics to be covered include the family of origin, working with a geneogram, family myths and patterns, early stages of childhood, adolescence, leaving home, marriage and the extended family, mid life, grand parenting, retirement and old age.

UNIT 12: ASTROLOGICAL DREAM GROUP

This group will explore the dreams of each individual with the added dimension of the astrological chart, its transits and progressions.  The cycle of Chiron and other important cycles associated with powerful psychic images will be explored.  The matching of these two potential symbolic reference points will be powerfully insightful.

UNIT 13:  COUNSELLING SUPERVISION and ETHICS IN ASTROLOGICAL PRACTICE: Supervision, Ethics and Practice

This program will explore the essential skills in the counselling process and highlight areas unique for the astrological counsellor.  Topics that covered will include the micro-skills of counselling, stress management, crisis intervention, working with children and adolescents, and loss and grief.  Part of the course will also include the specific challenges of an astrological counselling session as well as how we may begin to create a referral network.

UNIT 14: COUNSELLING SUPERVISION and ETHICS IN ASTROLOGICAL PRACTICE:  Supervision Group

This group is for the beginning astrological practitioners to gain feedback, assurance, additional skills, as well as a place to explore their feelings about what comes up for them during their interactions with clients.  This is a closed group with a maximum of 8 participants. 

SPECIAL ELECTIVES

Astro*Synthesis offers specialized course and workshops.  Please contact us for the current schedule.

• Mundane Astrology
• Specialised Techniques
• Loss, Grief and Bereavement
• Mythology
• History of Astrology
• Special presentations by leading national and international astrologers

THE REQUIREMENTS

To register for the Diploma in Applied Astrology the prerequisite is the Astro*Synthesis Certificate in Applied Astrology or equivalent.  The Diploma program consists of:

Class Participation or Distance Learning

The total hours of class attendance must be a minimum of 140 hours from the following units including the first five listings:

• Counselling, Supervision and Ethics in Astrological Practice
• Supervision Group
• Cycles, Passages and Returns
• Family Development
• Synastry
• Wholistic Healing and Astrology
• Mythology (a total of five units offered)
• Dreams and Astrology: An Astrological Dream Group          
• Mundane and Electional Astrology
• Aspects of Grief (various seminars and classes on grief)
• Various workshops and seminars with guest astrologers including Verena Bachmann, Demetra George etc.

For current seminars, workshops and conferences please consult the prospectus

Assignments

A total of five assignments must be completed from units taken in the Advanced Program. One of these assignments must be from the unit, Counselling, Supervision and Ethics in Astrological Practice.  Two other assignments must be completed from either of these units: Cycles, Passages and Returns, Family Development or Synastry.  The final assignments can be done from other units, seminars, etc.

These assignments must be completed and submitted within a year of completing the unit on which the assignment is based.   Word limit on assignments is between 2,000 –2,500, however students may apply for an extension of the word limit if the situation warrants this.

An assignment for the Supervision group is also compulsory.  This assignment is a summary of the case presented –your reflections and experience of the process.

Thesis

A written project on a research topic of your choice (10,000 – 12,500 words).  This topic must be submitted in writing for approval.  The first draft of this project is due within a year of completion of class attendance.

Assessment

Students are required to submit all assigned work to be eligible to receive the Diploma.  All assignments will be graded either satisfactory or unsatisfactory.  All assignments are due within one year of the unit taken and no extensions will be granted.

Final Interview

A final interview will be scheduled with the diploma candidate to stress any areas, which need more focus, the necessity of professional development and the adherence to a code of ethics.  At this time the diploma candidate is also able to discuss any concerns or ask questions regarding future directions.

Diploma Graduates in Applied Astrology

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