STA Practitioners Level Horary

20-week ONLINE COURSE

with Deb Houlding, Eve Dembowski,

Lee Lehman & Wade Caves
STA Practitioners Level Horary Course

About horary astrology and its benefits

Horary astrology has a very ancient origin and

plays an extremely important role in both the
traditional and contemporary practice of
astrology. This branch of astrology uses a chart
drawn for the time that a question is asked about
a matter of significant concern. The techniques
used to interpret the chart allow a judgement them unquestionable value when used by an
that is descriptive, focused, and very detailed; astrologer who has also been trained to
the intention being to make a reliable and understand the metaphysical principles and
accurate assessment of any situation so that the ethical implications of horary practice.
questioner (querent) is better informed to know
Although often employed to give straight-
how to proceed or what to expect. Some of the
forward answers to mundane matters, horary is
proven client-charts that are demonstrated
a consultation device and counselling tool;
within our course include the questions:
hence, learning the traditional principles of
§ What are the future prospects of this horary will not clash against any modern
relationship? astrologer’s personal inclination or respect for
§ Will I gain or lose money by pursuing the lawsuit? psychological analysis, but provide a firmer basis
§ Will it be profitable to invest in this property? for it. The STA Practitioners Level Horary Course
§ Where is my partner, who went missing– is he has been taken by some of the world’s finest
alive and when will I know? astrologers, who have gained outstanding
§ Where is my missing ring? reputations as leading proponents for a broad
spectrum of astrological approaches, all of them
Although often described as being the most
recognising that no personal astrological training
predictive branch of astrology (because of its
is complete without an understanding of how
ability to answer questions like this) there is
horary works, and when it is the best tool to
nothing in horary’s philosophy or practice that is
serve the interests of their astrological clients.
essentially fatalistic. In fact, some of the most
respected theologians of history, such as Saint The sorts of questions that are judged by
Albertus Magnus, were outspoken in supporting horary analysis are wide-ranging. They may
the use of horary as a tool which allows better- relate to concerns about relationships, career
informed choices and so demonstrates the matters, investments, property purchases,
importance and power of human free will. In all lawsuits, political issues, or personal conflicts
good horary practice, the consultant will begin and health problems. Horary is also of great
by using the chart to gain insight into things that value for the unique astrological guidance it
have already happened, and it is often the case provides for finding lost objects, or missing
that establishing a deeper understanding of past- people and pets, and our course includes many
events proves key to opening up new, unrealised example charts which demonstrate its
options for the future, (or appreciation of how remarkable ability to time the development of
best to deal with things that cannot be changed). events precisely in advance.

To use horary astrology effectively, astrologers Understanding the techniques that allow such
need to undertake a committed study of its detailed and focused astrological analysis not
traditional principles and interpretation only results in an ability to practice horary well,
procedures. The practical benefits of these but also generates knowledge of the astrology
techniques; their established position in the practiced in other periods of history, and has the
astrological tradition; and the powerful way in effect of strengthening the interpretation of
which they enrich our use of symbolism, give every other kind of astrological chart.

The STA is a full member of the Advisory Panel on Astrological Education (APAE) and its
courses are approved by the Association of Professional Astrologers International (APAI).
ABOUT THIS HORARY COURSE This course is a requisite
qualification for anyone
The STA offers a unique tutorial format in which wishing to undertake the
the principles of horary are demonstrated advanced level of study and
through client charts and informative historical tutorial mentorship offered in
examples. Explanations of philosophical the STA Masters-Level Horary
Course (primarily designed for
principles and traditional techniques lie at the those wishing to teach or specialise
heart of the study, but the psychological in horary astrology).
significance of problems are also shown to be
important and explored where appropriate. The
course is highly practical and geared towards the —Testimonials—
consulting needs of today’s astrologers. Whilst
showing the best approach to reading a chart, it “Taking the STA residential course was one of the
most valuable astrological experiences I've had, and
also focusses on preparing for the sensitive issues
cleared up many years of questions I'd had from off-
that arise in consultation. and-on attempts to practice horary. I heartily
It is not necessary for astrologers who wish to recommend it to astrologers and students of any
level.” Dr Benjamin Dykes, USA
take this course to have previous experience in
horary – the course provides a full theoretical “Whether a beginner or experienced practitioner, this
overview and highlights the most useful and horary course is totally worthwhile. The course is
reliable principles of judgement. intense, demanding, well structured, deeply satisfying,
and fun!” Melanie Reinhart, Indonesia
Study groups are limited to ensure plenty of
individual attention, and lessons take the form of “I can't recommend the online course highly enough.
For anyone who is interested in horary, STA offers a
tutorials with follow-up discussion, chart
comprehensive and engaging course. The support and
examples and practical exercises. Throughout, encouragement, not only from my own tutor[Eve] but
students are taught how to extract meaningful the wider STA community, was fantastic. If you love
details and sharpen their judgement, and each horary, you'll love this school.” Joel Valentine,
lesson allows the opportunity consolidate what is Australia
taught through periods of practical application. “The STA offers the most in-depth and practical
The course is designed to offer knowledge of horary course I’ve had the privilege of attending. The
traditional doctrines in a balanced way, so that range of case studies, scholarship and research are
theoretical principles enlighten and facilitate awe-inspiring. Deborah Houlding is a passionate,
erudite leader in the field who combines the horary
(rather than overwhelm) the creative aspect of
tradition with a psychological insight that gets to the
horary interpretation. very heart of the matter. She and the STA course are
Written by Deborah Houlding, the course truly in a class of their own.” Frank Clifford, England

includes a comprehensive set of reference notes, “Considering the STA Horary Practitioner Course from
tips and instructions, with numerous example the perspective of a consumer, I challenge you to find
chart judgements, and resources that are a more thorough and professional presentation of
unavailable elsewhere. It offers practitioner- horary, complete with charts, notes, and references to
both modern and ancient astrology, for what you will
level certification, so that by the end of the
pay for this class. When I started I knew absolutely
course any astrologer who is already capable of nothing about horary astrology. With weekly lectures,
offering a professional astrology service will be professional and compassionate instruction and
ready to begin offering horary to clients. answers to online questions, the ability to share charts
and judgements with other students, as well as
printed material to read, I was soon judging charts
and I now include horary as part of my practice. I
cannot say enough good things about this class. If you
are at all considering taking this training just do it!
You will not be sorry you did.” Edward James, USA

“The course was brilliant, enjoyed every moment of it.

The hand out information is excellent and gives
everything we need to refresh and revise. The use of
real life case studies was inspiring and this
provided a real world context which helped to root
the theory into practice.” Helen Naylor, England
 SYLLABUS:
This course offers the STA Practitioners-Level
Horary Course in a format that has been
specially adapted for online delivery.
20 lessons are delivered on a weekly basis, The course content (subject
through a combination of supplied course notes, to amendment) includes:
modern media presentations, and online tutorials.
§ Introduction to horary astrology
Students study at their own pace and within their
§ Principles of angularity and house signification
own time, but always with supplementary group
§ Identifying significators and using derived houses
discussion and access to their tutors.
§ Effects of planetary motion, retrograde cycles
A typical session will include: a live and combustion
presentation, follow-up reading, an individual § Essential dignities and debilities
assignment (e.g., chart examples or workbook § Dispositorship and reception
activities) and an assignment which encourages § Relationship and contract charts
group interaction (e.g., forum discussion). Each § Point-scoring and understanding accidental
week one of the four tutors will guide that week’s
strengths and weaknesses
course content, review student assignments, give
§ A study of missing things and pets
personalized feedback and be available for any
§ Profiling: deriving physical descriptions from
additional questions and guidance.
planetary significations
(Following completion of the course, graduates § Identifying perpetrators/unknown persons
receive access to the STA GRADS Facebook page, § Elements, humours and temperaments of signs
where STA tutors join with past graduates to § A study of career matters
engage in private discussion of particular points § Aspects and orbs
or complexities that arise in client charts. The
§ Aids and impediments to perfection and
page is used as a means for the STA to offer
aspectual ‘terms of art’
ongoing support to any astrologer that has
§ A study of trials and conflict charts
undertaken this course.)
§ Key principles of timing
The available places on this course are limited § Investment, property, and financial charts
to 20 participants, to ensure that the study groups § Planetary hours and considerations
are friendly and supportive, with everyone able to § Health and death concerns
receive a great deal of personal attention. § A study of pregnancy charts

Meet Your Course Tutors: Deborah, Eve, Lee & Wade

Deborah Houlding, founder of the STA, has Eve Dembowski, a resident of Melbourne,
worked as an astrological consultant since Australia, has been tutoring for the STA
the late 1980s. Author of The Houses: Temples since 2013. In addition to her Master's Level
of the Sky, she has been teaching the STA Diploma from the STA, Eve's astrological
horary syllabus since 1996. In 2010 Deborah qualifications include diplomas from Astro-
was awarded the Charles Harvey Award by synthesis and the FAA, and a certificate in
the British Astrological Association, and in medieval astrology from Robert Zoller. Eve
2018 received the Marion March Regulus consults, teaches and frequently lectures on
Award for Theory & Understanding. traditional astrology and philosophy.

Lee Lehman, Ph.D is the author of eleven Wade Caves is an astrological consultant
books, including two on horary. An early and educator specializing in horary,
adherent of the ‘traditional revival’, Lee’s electional & classical astrological technique.
focus has been to speak classical astrology He is the editor and annotator of the 300th
in modern language, helping people learn anniversary edition of William Lilly's
how to apply ancient knowledge to modern History of his Life and Times (Rubedo Press,
systems. Lee was the recipient of the 1995 2015). Wade received his certification as a
Marc Edmund Jones Award and the 2008 horary practitioner from the STA in 2013,
Regulus Award for Education. and now serves as a faculty member.
 COURSE DELIVERY
Please check our website for information on the times of course delivery; full
details of our times and syllabus are also provided in our Welcome Pack,
which is delivered to students approximately 10 days before the course
commences. The Welcome Pack explains how to prepare a computer for our
live presentations, and how to register a student account on our dedicated STA
course portal, from where students access our weekly session material and
additional support material, engage in forum discussion and submit any follow-up exercises.
Our 20 sessions are delivered weekly, and the course commences with a group tutorial that offers an
overview of the content of the course (expected to take no more than one hour), followed by a live
delivery of lesson one material. After this is released, the portal allows access to follow up reading
assignments, supplementary support material and theme-specific exercises.
Students are invited to join a similar presentation at the same time each week to participate in live
delivery of the course material, engage in a group chart discussion, and to explore any questions that
may have arisen from previous material. Although it is recommended that everyone attends as many
live sessions as possible, it is not essential that all live presentations are attended as all of them are
recorded and made available within our course portal for later access and review. Note that a few
sessions do not have a live presentation but are based upon pre-recorded instruction – during one of
these weeks we provide an opportunity for each student to have a dedicated 30 minute one-on-one
private mentoring session with one of our tutors (if they wish), which can be used to explore any topic
they choose. Course delegates should expect to spend between 3 to 5 hours per week to comfortably
make it through all the course material and the associated exercises.

COURSE POLICIES, REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

§ Participants should have a good, solid understanding of general astrological principles, including
full basic knowledge of planets, signs, houses, aspects and transits.
§ Chart calculation is not taught as part of this syllabus, except for techniques that are specific to
horary astrology. Participants will be expected to have had previous experience of drawing up and
interpreting astrological charts before undertaking this study of horary.
§ Students are required to download a free video conference program, Zoom, to enable interactive
online sessions with the tutors and fellow students. It is also necessary to have stable internet
access, as all coursework will be delivered online through the STA Course Portal.
§ The course materials should be accessible on all modern computers (Windows 7 or higher is
recommended for Windows based PCs). For any kind of video conference, it is recommended that
participants have 1 Mbps upload, 4 Mbps download of available internet bandwidth. Optimum
performance requires a broadband internet connection. Poor network performance, lack of memory or
high CPU usage may cause audio quality to drop or become delayed. If you experience this, try closing all
applications that are not being used to free up some additional bandwidth.
§ In the unlikely event that the course is cancelled or postponed, STA will refund any course fees and
deposits but will not be liable for any other costs incurred by participants.
§ If a student pays for the course and then changes his or her mind for any reason, a cancellation will
be arranged and refund of any particular payment is allowed within 30 days of that payment. No
refunds are allowed after this 30-day cooling-off period or after the delivery of course materials.

The course fee is £450 and is restricted to a maximum of 20 students with enrolments secured on a
first-come basis upon payment of a £175 deposit. The remainder of the course fees are due two weeks
before course commencement. To enroll, visit http://www.sta.co/online.html.

The real function of horary astrology is to establish a state of relationship between universal intelligence or divine
Grace and the individual person … It is not “fortune telling” as an escape from personal responsibility and effort, still
less for curiosity’s sake. It is instead a sign of the conscious binding of the individual to the rhythm and purpose of the
universal Whole, in which he accepts full and deliberate participation. From this Whole the individual receives
understanding and healing, and the key to his many problems, in proportion as he is willing to consciously fulfill his
function and his destiny.” – Dane Rhudyar, The Practice of Astrology, (1969)