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How does Pisces demonstrate devotion or connection to Spirit?
Devotion And Tending The Unconscious Are My Spiritual Practices
Incantations to honor the Pisces New Moon:
- What is the deepest longing I have- and how can I put details in action for that dream?
- Where do I need to develop more faith? How can I practice that faith?
- How can I go more deeply into my feelings and give those feelings a constructive outlet?
How does Aquarius demonstrate devotion or connection to Spirit?
Community Is My Spiritual Practice
Incantations to honor the Aquarius New Moon:
- Where can I be more uniquely and truly myself?
- How can I be a more consistent and empathic friend?
- What social cause is most important to me? How can I better participate in it?
How does Capricorn demonstrate devotion or connection to Spirit?
Stewardship Is My Spiritual Practice
Incantations to honor the Capricorn New Moon:
- Where do I need to get more real about life?
- How can I work toward long term goals with deep emotional passion?
- What needs more organization and structure in my life?
How does Sagittarius demonstrate devotion or connection to Spirit?
Philosophy And Spiritual Wisdoms Are My Spiritual Practice
Incantations to honor the Sagittarius New Moon:
- What is the best belief I can have about my life right now?
- What steps do I need to take to fulfill that belief?
- What inner and outer adventures will serve my knowledge of life and spirit?
How does Scorpio demonstrate devotion or connection to Spirit?
Intimate Transformation Is My Spiritual Practice
Incantations to honor the Scorpio New Moon:
- What dark issue or aspect of myself needs to be brought into the loving light?
- How can I release any past hurts or vengeful feelings?
- What situation needs my full and unwavering commitment to transformation?
How does Libra demonstrate devotion or connection to Spirit?
Relationship Is My Spiritual Practice
Incantations to honor the Libra New Moon:
- How can I affirm and develop beauty in my life?
- Where can I bring more balance to the give and take of my relationships?
- What action steps do I need to take to restore any injustice in my life?
How does Virgo demonstrate devotion or connection to Spirit?
Sacred Acts Are My Temple
Incantations to honor the Virgo New Moon:
- What are the specific rituals and routines I need to do to uplift my sense of faith?
- How can cleanse my body and my environments of needless clutter?
- How may I serve others this month while serving myself with utter devotion?
How does Leo demonstrate devotion or connection to Spirit?
The Heart Of A Child Is My Temple
Incantations to honor the Leo New Moon:
- How can I express more affection and appreciation for others?
- What personal self expression needs more support and development?
- What is one creative act I can contribute on behalf of my community?
How does Cancer demonstrate devotion or connection to Spirit?
The Divine Mother Is My Temple
Incantations to honor the Cancer New Moon:
- How can I make my home a more restful and nurturing environment?
- How can I become more vulnerable, and self sufficient at the same time?
- How can I feed myself more healthy foods and attitudes?
How does
Gemini
demonstrate devotion or connection to Spirit?
The Mind Is My Temple
Incantations to honor the
Gemini
New Moon:
- What communications will aid me in developing life wisdom?
- How can I best network with others to bring out my excellence?
- How can focus to develop a keener and more specific vision to my life?
How does
Taurus
demonstrate devotion or connection to Spirit?
The Earth Is My Temple
Incantations to honor the
Taurus
New Moon:
- What is the most sensible and grounded path for me now?
- How can I best conserve and appreciate the resources I have?
- What ways can I bring more lasting pleasure to my body?
How does Aries demonstrate devotion or connection to Spirit?
My Body Is My Vehicle
Incantations to honor the Aries New Moon:
- What is the most courageous path I can take?
- What is the boldest and most compassionate move I can take now?
- How can I bring the most vital and balanced energy to my body?
Student Resources
Homework Assignments
Required Study Book - “Astrology for Yourself” by Bloch and George
(can be purchased onllline or from used book stores)
For the Diploma Track:
Weekend #1:
Homework Assignments #1: (*strongly recommended that all students complete these)
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Read the first three chapters (through page 74 only) in "Astrology for Yourself" and do all the exercises at least once.
(copies of many of the exercises can be found in the practice section of your workbooks and much of the the information from the appendices can also be found there). |
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Read sections 1 through 5 in your workbooks. |
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Complete Quiz #1 on line. The quiz will be reviewed in the second weekend. |
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Invent a way to teach yourself how to memorize the mode for each sign. (*see below for ideas)
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Pick three signs that you judge, feel the least good about, or that you understand the least. Write short statements describing how those qualities are missing in your life, and how you would feel better by bringing those qualities into your life. Send this in digital format to Jennifer |
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You will be assigned a planet. Prepare a 5 minute presentation demonstrating that planet to the class. This does not need to be a lecture, or a 'content' oriented presentation. It can be fun, creative, and something that demonstrates the qualities/Gods/metaphors that that planet embodies. |
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examples include drawings, games, role plays, debates, costumes, sotries, dances, Gestalt, Psychodrma, artwork, visual displays, dialogue demonstrating the best and worst qualities, poety, etc. Anything that you are inspired by that planet to create. |
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Feel free to email us questions between classes. Questions and answers will be posted on the FAQ page.
(please be specific and succinct in your questions):
email your questions directly to Jennifer
Weekend #2:
Homework Assignments #2:
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*If you have not already done so, complete the first three chapters, through page 74, in Astrology for Yourself and do all the exercises at least once. |
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*If you have not already done so, read sections 1 through 5 in your workbooks. |
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Read sections 6 & 7 in your workbooks. |
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Create teaching tools for the planets: keywords, flashcards, songs, dance, cheer, recipe, anything that supports you in remembering them and help you to teach others. |
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Complete Quiz #2. is intended as a review and learning tool. We will go over it at our next class.
(*It's in handout format) |
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Come to the study group with Barbara on February 21, 12 noon - 2pm |
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Weekend #3:
Homework Assignments #3:
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Read sections 8, 9, and 11 in your workbooks
Optional: Appendix D: any or all of the articles |
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Read Chapters 5 & 6 in "Astrology for Yourself".
Optional: Chapters 7 & 8 |
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*Optional Suggested Additional Reading:
"The Twelve Houses" by Howard Sasportas
"Planets in Aspect" by Robert Pelletier |
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For more suggestions go to the reading list at the back of your workbook.
Homework Assignments #4:
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Complete any of the reading from past assignments that you have not completed yet. |
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"Astrology for Yourself" - complete anything that you have not read yet, and complete any of the exercises you have not done. |
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Workbook - read anything in the workbook that you have not read yet. |
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*Optional Suggested Reading:
"Planets in Transit" by Robert Hand
"The Gods of Change" by Howard Sasportas
"Making the Gods Work for You" by Caroline Casey
*see extended suggested reading list in your workbook
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Complete the Final Certification Requirement: |
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-Do a minimum of a 20 minute reading with someone.
-Submit a written write up (*can just be your outline or your notes) and a video or an audio tape to Jennifer demonstrating your abilities and readiness as an astrologer.
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Feel free to email us questions between classes.
Questions and answers will be posted on the FAQ page
Please be specific and succinct in your questions
email your questions directly to Jennifer
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Earthly things must be know to be loved: divine things must be loved to be known.
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