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2008- 2009 ACCELERATED PROGRAM COURSE DESCRIPTION:

CLASSES ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. You may attend a class without enrolling at Avalon in the entire diploma program. If receiving class credits towards graduating and receiving a diploma is not important to you, then you do not need to take the exams or go through the full application process. Simply call the school at 352-375-1250 or e-mail Fei Cochrane at avalon@avalonastrology.com and let her know that you want to attend the class. Payment and form of payments will be discussed with you then we will add your name in the list of attendees. Click here to view our flyer

AGY101: THE HISTORICAL ROOTS OF ASTROLOGY: In this course we will find out "where astrology came from". Historians understand the basic process by which astrology developed. Some of the details are lost but we know the basic principles and methods by which astrology was first developed. As we learn how astrology began, questions arise about the relationship of astrology to scientific and mathematical truth. This is an exciting exploration into fundamental principles that spawned astrological thinking, and also affected other academic areas as well. We will learn about the important contributions of Karl Popper, Thomas Kuhn, and others regarding the nature of science that may surprise you. We will gain a clearer understanding of the relationship of astrology to science from the perspective of modern scientists. You may be surprised at what we discover! After this course you will be better able to communicate with academics regarding the nature of astrology, its relationship to science, and you will gain a better appreciation of important historical turning points in astrology. You will also have a clearer understanding of where concepts like the zodiac, houses, and how and why various forecasting methods were created. We will discover that some of our modern ideas have ancient roots and some were developed much more recently. Instructors: David Cochrane, Fei Cochrane, Michelle Gould

AMY 102: UNDERSTANDING ASTROLOGICAL TECHNIQUES BY UNDERSTANDING THE UNDERLYING ASTRONOMICAL PRINCIPLES: In this course we will become clearer about the astronomical basis of the things we interpret. What really is declination, and why is the word "parallels" used to describe two planets with the same or opposite declinations? What is the projected position of a planet and why do astrologers use it instead of the actual position? What is the permanent and constant cosmic clock upon which the calculation of houses is based? Why are planet positions in the chart not as we see them in they sky? (There are several reasons). Why do astrologers use only some of the measurement methods that astronomers use? Why is there so much excitement about the Kuiper Belt and what exactly is the Kuiper Belt? Why do I need to understand astronomy to understand the ancient system of forecasting known as primary directions? Why are there so many systems for calculating primary directions and secondary progressed houses? Why are houses unequal in size? Why did Jim Lewis use in mundo positions in astro*cartography and what exactly are in mundo positions? After you complete this course you will know the answers to all of these questions and many more. Astrology is based on astronomy so let's improve our understanding of astronomy! Some astrological methods are difficult to grasp without having a clear understanding of the astronomical basis. For example, the ancient system of primary directions cannot be properly understood without a better understanding of astroomical coordinate systems and celestial motions. We will also make surprising discoveries such as an underlying consistent them underlying primary directions, secondary progressions, and solar arc directions. We will become better astrologers by having a much clearer understanding of the astronomical basis of our interpretations! Instructors: David Cochrane, Fei Cochrane, Michelle Gould

AGY151: CUTTING EDGE 21ST CENTURY DEVELOPMENTS: COSMOBIOLOGY, HARMONICS, AND MORE. See how ideas from Rudhyar, Ebertin, and Addey can work together to form a very powerful system of astrological interpretation. Get completely clear about how midpoints are used to interpret charts, and what harmonic astrology really is. We will also get a better appreciation for why Dane Rudhyar had such a powerful effect on modern astrology, and how some of his insights have been largely overlooked. We will see that some of these modern ideas were used in ancient times with different terminology. See how these ideas bring greater insight into your own chart and reveal career potential and talent in a chart. Instructors: David Cochrane, Fei Cochrane, Michelle Gould

AGY270: CUTTING EDGE 21ST CENTURY DEVELOPMENTS, PART 2: ASTROLOCALITY, COMPATIBILITY, AND MORE: We will see how the ideas presented in the previous course are used to gain new insights in AstroLocality, Compatibility, and how they have been verified by research! Perfect your own ability to provide vocational counseling and improve communication with clients by a deeper understanding of underlying motives and drives. This course will also enhance your understanding and appreciation of many different astrological systems and their relationshiop to each other. Prerequisite: AGY 151 or equivalent. Instructors: David Cochrane, Fei Cochrane, Michelle Gould

AGY111, ADVANCED FORECASTING TECHNIQUES AND FINANCIAL ASTROLOGY: Most likely you are already familiar wth using transits and progressions to forecast. In this course we will see how we will see how recent breakthroughs in forecasting methods and new research tools made possible the discovery of an astrological formula for forecasting gold prices with statistical significance! Gain a greater understanding of research terminology and how forecasting methods can be verified. We will see how graphs showing accident proneness actually correlate with accidents of famous people. We will learn how techniques learned in previous classes can be used efficiently and effectively in consultations and in financial astrology. We will learn how an AstroSignature for forecasting gold prices with statistical significane was discovered. We will also learn cutting edge methods for electional astrology that are more efficient than older methods. Prerequisite: AGY270 or equivalent. Instructors: David Cochrane, Fei Cochrane, Michelle Gould

AGY157 CLASSICAL HORARY: Classical horary astrology as practicied by William Lilly and others is growing in popularity. We will see what all the excitement is about, and we learn the rules that Lilly and others use. Be prepared to be surprised that a very different conceptual framework for analyzing charts works very effectively! Horary astrology is practical, fast, efficient, and straightforward. See how commonly asked questions regarding lost objects, business deals, etc. can be answered. If you have studied classical astrology, you know that one never stops learning so if you have some experience with classical horary techniques, you can still benefit from taking this course. Instructors: TBA

AGY156 VEDIC ASTROLOGY: Terms like vargas, dasas, and yogas may sound unfamiliar or vague to you now, but in this course you will become comfortable with these concepts from Vedic astrology. You will develop a very good feeling and sensitivity to Vedic astrological methods, and you will see in what ways Vedic astrology differs from ancient and modern systems. We will focus on actual chart interpretation and forecasting using Vedic astrology, so this course, like our other courses, shows you how to apply the ideas in consultations as well as use the theory. Instructors: TBA

AGY158 ANCIENT ASTROLOGICAL METHODS: We will explore the work of some very important contributors to ancient astrology. We will gain an understanding of how astrologers like Vettius Valens and Bonatti interpreted charts and how modern astrologers are applying these ideas. While doing this we will also understand the fascinating and sometimes surprising history behind the techniques we use today. The course content is somewhat flexible and can be adapted to student interests. Prerequisite: AGY157 or equivalent Instructors: TBA

AGY251 COUNSELING AND ETHICS: Psychologists, therapists, financial advisors, and even real estate agents receive training in ethics. Until you have taken this course, you might feel that you already are ethical and mature, but you are likely to find that there are many specific issues and ways for handling situations that are effective and ethical that are not obvious if you have not taken a course like this one. The counseling techniques used by modern therapists have been refined and perfected in past decades, and every astrologer benefits by better understanding the counseling techniques of professional therapists. This course will help you in your consulting practice, and it will help you communicate effectively with psychologists and therapists regarding the nature of an astrological consultation, and how it compares to the work of the therapist. You will see how astrological work can complement psychological therapy, and how astrological consultations must be given in order to be compatible with the work of psychologists and therapists. Instructor: Gisele Terry

Completion of this course fulfills the ISAR Ethics Training Requirement and the ISAR Counseling Skill Requirement.

AGY202 PRACTICUM 1: Applying the Principles: Our understanding of what we have learned in the previous 9 courses will be refined and perfected as we apply these ideas in consultations with volunteers who come in to have a consultation with you, the attendees of the course. As we analyze the charts we will learn more subtle nuances and gain additional insights into how an accurate and helpful astrological analysis is done. Instructors: David Cochrane, Fei Cochrane, Michelle Gould, Katarina Campagnola

ACCELERATED PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS:

David Cochrane is well-known to many astrologers. His lectures at conferences are often electrifying and tremendously inpsiring. David has an exceptional ability to explain complex ideas in simple ways, and the extraordinary breadth of his knowledge in astrology is staggering.

Fei Cochrane will assist David in many of these courses. Fei completed the TACC program at Avalon, and she helps answer questions, and she will help you during the practice exercises.

Michelle Gould will also be assisting David in some of the courses, and she may teach sections of some of the courses. Michelle completed the TACC program at Avalon and after her first presentation at an international conference was quickly receiving invitations to speak at other conferences, to write articles for major astrological publications, etc.

Katarina Campagnola is a graduate of Kepler College, has extensive knowledge and experience in psychology, and is a practicing astrologer. Katarina brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, and many hundreds of hours of experience working with classical horary astrology.

APPLICATION AND ENROLLMENT FORMS:
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