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The
Program
The
ACS psychological astrology program provides an intimate forum for
understanding your own chart as well as for delivering empowering
and life affirming readings for others. The learning environment
is interactive and supportive, and all questions and perspectives
are considered.
The
information is taught experientially, utilizing metaphor and mythology
and offering specific practical tools. There are special lab sessions
each quarter, designed to help you practice and integrate the material.
Participating is fun filled, informative, and life changing!
Classes
are limited to 14 people in order to provide quality instruction
for everyone.
50
CEU’s available for MFTs
Enrolling
now for 2010
Classes
start January 2 & 3, 2010
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You
can become an Astrologer!
In
this 4 month training program you will learn:
• The basic building blocks of astrology including elements,
signs, houses, and points
• Planets, aspects, and transits
• Psychological inquiry and interpretation
• Basic counseling skills for delivering empowering and
life affirming readings
• Archetypal perspective and mythology
• Chart analysis and client attunement
Trainees
will receive 6 full days of professional instruction plus Study
Groups.
Lab
and practice sessions are provided as well as a digital
workbook packed full of instructions, handouts, articles and practice
sheets. Graduates can choose the diploma track
and be approved as trained astrologers through ACS upon completion
of the entire program and the homework assignments.
No
previous psychology or astrology experience needed.
It
was life-transforming; I gained a new perspective on life, my inner
motivations, and an intense foundation in astrology and psychology.
Jennifer and Barbara combine compassionate, deep self-reflection
with your inherent knowledge of astrological symbols and archetypes.
Melissa Johnson ~ ACS Approved Astrologer
Diploma
Requirements
• Attendance at a minimum of 33 out of 40 hours. i.e. missing
no more than 1 class or 8 total hours.
• Completion of all classwork,
homework, and reading assignments.
• Demonstrating competence and compassion in preparing and
delivering a psychological astrology reading: do an in class presentation
or turn in a video or an audio tape, and a written write up (*the
write up can be an outline or simply your notes).
OUR
APPROACH
What
is Psychological Astrology?
Definition
Psychological
Astrology is a study of astrology focusing on psychological
dynamics as represented by the chart archetypes which are universally
repeating patterns. The individual’s birth chart is considered
a symbolic representation of a person’s psyche as well as
their potential for creative manifestation in life.
From
an astrological chart, you can understand an individual’s
personality and psychological make-up; you can understand their
core needs, desires, and deep seated fears, as well as their natural
talents and limitations. You can see life lessons embedded in the
chart; there are different energies and challenges which, when integrated,
allow the person to function in a healthy manner, from their source,
and at their highest potential.
Assumptions & Biases
•
We live in an intentional and enchanted universe in which everything
is conspiring to awaken our divine consciousness.
• We may refuse the call to awaken. We may be victims or perpetrators.
We are born with the demand to learn and experience. We do not consciously
choose what occurs all of the time, however we definitely choose
how we respond to our various opportunities, catastrophes, and calls
to our heart.
• The astrological chart is a precise map of archetypal correlations
which, when lived fully, connect us to ourselves, our loved ones,
and the community of all things.
• Studying the mandala of the natal chart leads to the blossoming
of a spiritual and compassionate perspective of human kind.
The
Leaders
| Jennifer
Freed, PhD, MFT: Jennifer has been a licensed psychotherapist
and depth oriented astrologer for over twenty five years. She
has served as core faculty at Pacifica Graduate Institute, and
specializes in teaching psychological astrology from a process
perspective. As the Executive Director of ACS, she has been
teaching psychological astrology for over 16 years. She is certified
by ISAR, the International
Society for Astrological Research. |
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Barbara R. Yaffee Rev: Barbara has been leading large
and small group seminars, teaching counseling skills, and facilitating
personal and spiritual growth for over 25 years in a wide variety
of settings and modalities. She has been practicing psychological
astrology for the past 5 years and has been approved by ACS. |
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