Midpoints (Elective Course)
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7 Class Meetings
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Midpoint work is a valuable tool in the astrologers’ repertoire. It is in this class that the student learns to calculate midpoints, identify the most important in a chart, and interpret the meanings. The student will have the opportunity to go well beyond the basics in understanding how midpoint interpretation can add depth to traditional chart delineation. Midpoint sorts (90 and 45 degree) will be explained and used in practice. By the end of the course, the student may wonder how he or she ever managed without using midpoints and, more importantly, might begin to incorporate these techniques into standard chart delineation practices. Christine Juscik |
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Class Meeting 1: Definition and Calculation Definition and hand calculation of direct and indirect midpoints is discussed and practiced. As well, instructions for generating midpoints from various software systems will be covered. Class Meeting 2: Identification and Interpretation This class covers the identification of the most significant midpoints in a chart, including the Aries Point, definition of planetary pictures, and which aspects are clearly visible on the 90-degree sort. Class Meeting 3: Use of Dials Explanations and the advantages of the 90-degree and 360-degree dials are discussed. The class time will focus on using the 90-degree midpoint sort as a tool to find midpoints in the students' charts. Class Meeting 4: Dial Practice - Adding Solar Arcs Explanation of "slow" vs. "fast" Sun in Solar Arc directions; calculation of Solar Arcs by computer, and then tracking them through the midpoint sort and exploring their meanings. Class Meeting 5: Practice Combining Solar Arcs, Secondary Progressions, and Transits The use of a famous person's chart with Solar Arcs, Secondary Progressions, and Transits for an extraordinary time period will be used to illustrate how the three work together. Class Meeting 6: Synastry Using the 90-degree sort for synastry, the student will explore the relationship of a famous couple. Class Meeting 7: Take Home Final-Exam A shortened class session will allow for any questions/concerns/explanations that need to take place. A take home final exam will be posted on this day. |
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Class Offerings and Registration:
1 class offering is currently scheduled for this course. |
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Please note: In addition to the tuition fee, each class registration is subject to a non-refundable $75.00 administrative fee. Please also read our tuition refund policy.
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