The Hellenistic Timing Techniques Certificate builds upon the foundation of the Hellenistic Natal Astrology Certificate to provide proficiency in the use of Hellenistic astrology timing techniques. Students will learn how to integrate natal chart interpretation into timing techniques that give insight into personal narratives, discovering how to creatively apply ancient astrological concepts to the daily concerns of contemporary life.
Why Study Hellenistic Timing Techniques
In the 1990s, a group of astrologers and translators reignited interest in Hellenistic astrology through the groundbreaking translation work of Project Hindsight. Their efforts revitalized the study of Hellenistic astrology, and in the decades since, the continued recovery and reconstruction of ancient texts and techniques has restored many formerly lost methods and theories to contemporary practice. The roots of Hellenistic astrology stretch back more than 2,000 years to Alexandria, Egypt, where Greek became a shared language among many ancient cultures following the conquests of Alexander the Great. Emerging from this cultural exchange, Hellenistic astrology synthesized Egyptian, Mesopotamian, and Greek traditions into a sophisticated astrological system that later spread throughout the Roman Empire.
The Hellenistic astrology revival that began in the 1990s has expanded the ability of astrologers to offer insight, practical forecasting, and precise guidance to clients. In particular, it has restored powerful predictive methods known as “timelord techniques” to contemporary practice, including zodiacal releasing, decennials, circumambulations of the bounds, ascensional times, and planetary periods. Although significant progress has been made in integrating ancient methods into modern practice, much remains to be explored. The Hellenistic Timing Techniques Certificate is designed to help students develop greater precision, confidence, and skill in their astrological work while also encouraging active participation in the continuing reconstruction and preservation of the Hellenistic astrological tradition.
Learning Outcomes
Students will read and critically reflect upon Hellenistic astrological texts in live classes and an active online learning community, gaining proficiency in timing techniques for predictive use as well as for reflecting on the meaning of past and present life events.
- Explore the rich tradition of Hellenistic astrology: become familiar with various authors, theories, and principles contributing to the body of Hellenistic astrology by reading and commenting upon text, and learning from instructors who will teach students how to utilize the ancient wisdom of Hellenistic astrology in their contemporary practice.
- Understand Hellenistic astrology timing techniques: gain a thorough understanding of an array of Hellenistic astrology timing techniques, such as profections, zodiacal releasing, circumambulation of the bounds, decennials, minor periods and ascensional times.
- Apply timing techniques to contemporary life: gain an understanding of chart synthesis and how to integrate natal chart interpretation into timing techniques that provide insight into personal narratives. Students will learn how to use ancient timing techniques to address a variety of contemporary concerns, including predictive work and helping people reflect upon the meaning of past and present life events.
Prerequisite Knowledge
All courses are at the High Beginner astrological skill level. The required skill level is identified for each course.
To determine whether a course is the right fit for your current level of astrological knowledge, please review the link below:
Kepler College Skill Level Guidelines
Certificate Requirements
This certificate requires 30 credits to complete.
All courses are 5 credits (5 weeks) unless otherwise stated.
Required Courses:
- HL201 Predictive Life Chapters: Timing with Circumambulations (High Beginner)
- HL202 Introduction to Hellenistic Profections (High Beginner)
- H L203 Decennials: The Decades of Life (High Beginner)
- HL204 Periods and Ascensional Time Valens’ Timing Technique (High Beginner)
- HL206 Zodiacal Releasing (High Beginner)
- HL207 Practicum for Hellenistic Timing Techniques (need 25 completed credits)
Faculty: Nadia Anderson, Larry Arrington, Christopher Burick, Cameron Cassidy, Gray Crawford, Gabriel Rosas