Progressions One Begins the Week of March 7th
I am going to be honest with you. I don’t know how any astrologer can consciously give counsel without using the progressed chart. Without knowledge of progressions, the progressed chart may be a bit of a mystery. If I was born with my Ascendant in Leo, how can it be in Virgo now? What is my Aries Sun doing in Cancer? What happens when my midheaven by progression hits my natal and then progressed Neptune? What does it mean when the Progressed Moon is in the 5th house of the Progressed chart but also in the 4th of the natal? All those mysteries unfold in Progressions One, where I will teach you a method of reading progressions which allows you to read the progressed chart almost as a stand-alone, without endlessly going back to the natal chart for reference. This method is unique and will teach you techniques that you will not learn elsewhere. In particular, we learn how to read the items in the chart that don’t move much in progressions themselves–the outer planet aspects, for one, and the Nodes in progression for another. Many astrologers ignore these progressed positions. I say do so at your peril. They may take a lifetime to emerge, but when they do they are game-changing.
The progressed chart is, no more and no less, a map of the state of your conscious being (soul) in the here and now, in this particular time, in this particular place. Where the natal chart represents our essence, our being and our ultimate potential, the progressed chart is a map of our current state of development. It is highly sensitive and ever-evolving, responsive both to transits and aspects it makes to the natal chart. But where the Progressed chart really comes alive is when it makes aspects to itself that awaken deeper facets of our being. They herald the unveiling of our personal truth, and question whether or not we can live that truth in a meaningful way.
The course consists of 5 individual lessons about an hour and fifteen minutes long, done over the phone. I will need a phone number or Skype name for you (audio only for Skype). Skype or landline only if you are abroad. Each one is part lecture/learning and part chart work. One lesson per week to be scheduled at the same time weekly for each student. Please find a time where you can be consistently available. Some homework is involved. Class policy for missed classes may seem severe, but is necessary: if you miss a class for any reason, you will be given a recording of another student’s lesson. All lessons will be recorded and an mp3 link sent to you afterward. Classes will be scheduled between noon and 4:30 pm EASTERN TIME every day but Friday and Sunday. There is no rescheduling.
The fee for the course is $295 for the five private lessons of 75 minutes each. Otherwise half ($150) is due on signing for the class and the rest before March 15th. Places are extremely limited, so jump in early if you are interested. Only payment guarantees your place. To sign up, please send me an email with the heading ‘PROGRESSIONS ONE’ to alcuin9@gmail.com. Please include some info about yourself if you have never studied with me before.
PROGRESSIONS ONE CLASSES
Lesson One: The Structure of the Progressed Chart; The Sun, Moon and Angles in Progression
What is a secondary progression? How do we measure time? The Spiritual Core of the Progressed Chart
Lesson Two: Where Spirit Meets Matter–The Lights and the Two Major Progression Cycles
The Soli-Lunar Cycle by Progression (Cycle of Soul and Spiritual Growth)
The Lunar/Saturn Cycle (Cycle of regeneration and Manifestation); The Progressed Moon through angles and quarters
The Lights as Triggers to Events
Lesson Three: Rethinking Aspect and Orb; Predicting Crisis in Progression
Rethinking the Concept of ‘Hard’ and ‘Soft’ Aspects
Orbs, Stellia and Astrological Sandwiches
Lesson Four: Long Term Aspects in Progression and an Introduction to Retrogradation
Perfect Timing: The Sad and Ultimately Triumphant Tale of Robert Downey Jr.
Lesson Five: Retrogradation Continued, Stationary Pressure-Cookers; Adding Transits
Optional Lesson Six (Recommended): The Infamous “Progressions Through A Lifetime” class $75 additional.
This 90 minute class (it usually runs longer) serves as both practice and review. One famous person; one volatile chart; one roller-coaster of an astrological ride.
Progressions Through a Lifetime: Tony Perkins, Addiction, and the Crisis of Identity, is available for an extra fee . The fascinating story of a life of tragedy and conflict, told via progressions. Haunted by a father he barely knew, torn by his sexual identity and addicted to drugs, Tony Perkins finally found comfort in a home and family that he ultimately betrayed. This class puts together everything we have learned so far and allows us to see both the lesser and greater progressed cycles in motion. Additional fee for 90 minute review class: $75.