Miscellaneous Manual Calculations: International Academy of Astrology

Miscellaneous Manual Calculations

12 Class Meetings
Prerequisites: A knowledge of natal, Solar Arc and Secondary Progression manual calculation techniques.
Price: $475

Course Description:

There are many little calculations in astrology which are often quicker to do in your head than using the computer. Not only are they quicker, but understanding the mechanics of them gives you more insight into how a chart works. This course is designed to teach you those little fiddly things that are not difficult, just fiddly, that are not usually taught in manual calculation classes.

Syllabus:

Class Meeting 1: Transiting angles (Naibod)

Class Meeting 2: Relocation

Class Meeting 3: Tabulation - reference table

Class Meeting 4: Tabulation - Life table

Class Meeting 5: 90 Degree Dial

Class Meeting 6: Graphic Ephemerides

Class Meeting 7: Summary Sheet

Class Meeting 8: Composite charts

Class Meeting 9: Harmonic charts

Class Meeting 10: Vedic conversions

Class Meeting 11: Revision

Class Meeting 12: Exam

Required/Suggested Materials:

Required materials:

The following required materials are available through the IAA online shopping areas:

The New American Ephemeris for the 20th Century, by Rique Pottenger based on the earlier work of Neil F. Michelsen

The Michelsen Book of Tables, by Neil F. Michelsen

The American Ephemeris for the 21st Century, 2000-2100, at Midnight, by Rique Pottenger based on the earlier work of Neil F. Michelsen

The following required materials are NOT available through the IAA online shopping areas, but may be available elsewhere:

A four function calculator, although a Time calculator available from Casio or Canon will save the student a great deal of time and effort.

Suggested/supplemental materials:
None

Class Offerings and Registration:
1 class offering is currently scheduled for this course.

Meets: Thursday, 08:30 pm - 10:00 pm, U.S. Eastern
First class date: October 21, 2010
Instructor: Chris Turner, Fellow FAA, QA (FAA), AAT (FAA) Accr. Member APA, Dip Biol.
Tuition: $475.00
Maximum number of students: 5

Final registration: Closes on October 29, 2010

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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