About the Horary Astrology Course

The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to horary astrology, which is a branch of astrology that is used to answer a question by casting a chart for the moment the question is asked.

The course covers the history, philosophy, and practice of horary astrology, and students will finish the course with a solid foundation in the subject, and the ability to answer horary questions in practice.

The course is presented online through a private course site that each student gains access to immediately upon registering.

The course is co-taught by astrologers Chris Brennan and Rob Bailey.

Early Access to a New Course

This course was originally created by Chris Brennan in 2011 and consisted of four lectures, but we are currently in the process of revising and expanding the course to be much more comprehensive and up-to-date. The new course will have 12 core sections, with extensive video lectures for each section.

We decided to make the course available as a work in progress while we are in the process of expanding it, since it is one of the only places where students can learn the practice of whole sign horary from the late Hellenistic and early Medieval astrological traditions.

New lectures started being added to the current course in late 2022, and we are on track to finish adding all of the new lectures by the end of 2024. So when you sign up for the course now you get access to the original four lectures in the course, as well as what is currently about half of the lectures from the new course.

New students who sign up for the course now will be grandfathered in, and will get access to all of the new lectures as they are added to the course at no additional cost, as well as to the final course once it is completed. You will also get access to the course at a discount, since we plan to raise the price of the course once it is finished.

Please just be aware that the new course is a work in progress, and will be until we are finished recording the rest of the new lectures.

Registering for the Course

The current price for the Horary Astrology Course is $400.

You can register for the course by using buy now button located on this page. After completing your payment you will receive an email with your login information for the course site, as well as some instructions for getting started.

If you have any questions about the course then please email Chris at:

[email protected]

Benefits of the Course

  • 30+ Hours of Lectures

    Get immediate access to a video archive with over 30 hours of lectures teaching you the history, philosophy, and practice of horary astrology. This number will keep growing as we continue to add new lectures to the course.

  • Discussion Forum

    Access to a private Facebook group for students of the course, where you can ask questions and discuss concepts with other students. This provides ongoing community support, even once you have completed the course.

  • Certificate of Completion

    If you pass the final test, which is to answer one horary question that you have received correctly using our methods, then you will receive a certificate of completion from Chris and Rob saying that you completed our course.

  • Downloadabout Handouts

    Dozens of downloadable and printable diagrams and tables in PDF format, which help to memorize and explain different technical concepts.

  • Guided Readings of Ancient Texts

    Guided readings of translations of ancient astrological texts, with primers on basic vocabulary and concepts, in order to allow students to read more advanced material on their own.

  • Chart Examples

    Access dozens of chart examples, so that you can learn the theory as well as the actual practice of how to answer horary questions, with case studies from clients.

Instructors

Meet the instructors of the Horary Astrology Course

Instructor

Chris Brennan

Chris Brennan is a professional astrologer from Denver, Colorado. He is the author of the book Hellenistic Astrology: The Study of Fate and Fortune, and the host of The Astrology Podcast. He previously served as the President of the Association for Young Astrologers, and the Research Director of the National Council for Geocosmic Research.

Instructor

Rob Bailey

Rob is a professional astrologer from Canberra, Australia. He specializes in the study and practice of early medieval horary astrology.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Part 1: Welcome to the Course

    • Welcome to the Horary Astrology Course!

    • New 2022 Introductory Lecture for the Horary Course

    • Recommended Reading List

    • Further Reading in Horary

    • Facebook Group for Students

    • Astrology Software Discount

    • Discount on Other Courses
  • 2

    Part 2: The History of Horary Astrology

    • Part 2 Overview

    • The History of Horary Astrology Lecture - Part 1 of 4

    • The History of Horary Astrology Lecture - Part 2 of 4

    • The History of Horary Astrology Lecture - Part 3 of 4

    • The History of Horary Astrology Lecture - Part 4 of 4

    • An Overview of the History of Western Astrology

    • Brennan - The Emergence of Interrogational Astrology

    • Campion - The Traditional Revival in Modern Astrology

    • Clive Kavan on Publishing the Regulus Edition of William Lilly

    • Supplementary Reading

    • Handout - The History of Horary Astrology

    • Part 2 Quiz
  • 3

    Part 3: The Philosophy of Horary Astrology

    • Part 3 Overview

    • The Philosophy of Horary Astrology Lecture - Part 1 of 2

    • The Philosophy of Horary Astrology Lecture - Part 2 of 2

    • Interview with Geoffrey Cornelius on The Moment of Astrology

    • Tarot and Astrology as Forms of Divination

    • Jung on Synchronicity and the Mechanism for Astrology

    • Supplemental Reading
  • 4

    Part 4: Basic Technical Concepts

    • Part 4 Overview

    • Basic Technical Concepts Lecture - Part 1 of 4

    • Basic Technical Concepts Lecture - Part 2 of 4

    • Basic Technical Concepts Lecture - Part 3 of 4

    • Basic Technical Concepts Lecture - Part 4 of 4

    • Should You Learn Natal Astrology or Horary First?

    • Benjamin Dykes on the Life and Work of Sahl ibn Bishr

    • Handout - The Glyphs of the Planets

    • Handout - Planetary Sect

    • Handout - The Glyphs of the Zodiac Signs

    • Handout - Modalities of the Signs

    • Handout - Domicile Rules of the Signs

    • Handout - Table of Essential Dignities

    • Handout - The Angular Houses

    • Handout - Angularity

    • Handout - Ranking of the Houses

    • Handout - Significations of the Houses

    • Handout - Significations of the Houses for Horary Astrology

    • Handout - Derived Houses

    • Handout - Whole-sign aspects

    • Handout - Overcoming

    • Part 4 Quiz
  • 5

    Part 5: Aspects in Horary Astrology

    • Part 5 Overview

    • Aspects in Horary Astrology Lecture - Part 1 of 2

    • Aspects in Horary Astrology Lecture - Part 2 of 2

    • Handout - Looking

    • Handout - Assembling

    • Handout - Planetary Orbs

    • Handout - The Speeds of the Planets

    • Handout - The Phases of a Connection

    • Handout - Connecting by Aspect

    • Handout - Connecting by conjunction

    • Handout - Applying conjunction

    • Handout - Separating conjunction

    • Handout - Applying Aspect

    • Handout - Separating Aspect

    • Handout - Handing Over Management

    • Handout - Handing Over Power

    • Handout - Handing Over Nature

    • Handout - Void of Course Moon

    • Handout - Aspects Across Sign Boundaries

    • Handout - Conjunction Across Sign Boundaries

    • Handout - Blocking 1: Cutting the Light

    • Handout - Blocking 2: Intervention

    • Handout - Blocking 3: Nullification

    • Handout - Conjunction nullifying an aspect

    • Handout - Chain of Aspects

    • Handout - Revocation

    • Handout - Obstruction

    • Handout - Transfer of Light

    • Handout - Collection of Light

    • Handout - Reception by Domicile

    • Handout - Reception by Exaltation

    • Handout - Negative Reception
  • 6

    Part 6: Determining Planetary Condition

    • Part 6 Overview

    • Determining Planetary Condition Lecture

    • Handout - Factors for Assessing Planetary Condition

    • Handout - Seven Factors That Can Ruin Aspects

    • Handout - Ranking the Houses

    • Handout - Table of Essential Dignities

    • Handout - The Speeds of the Planets

    • Handout - The Rays of the Sun

    • Handout - The Nodes of the Moon

    • Handout - The Moon's Light Increasing and Decreasing

    • Handout - Returning 1: Retrograde Motion

    • Handout - Returning 1: Under the Beams

    • Handout - Returning 2: Falling

    • Handout - Connecting to a Planet in Fall

    • Abu Ma'shar - The Lesser Introduction - Books 1, 3, and 5
  • 7

    Part 7: How to Answer Horary Questions

    • Part 7 Overview

    • How to Answer Horary Questions Lecture

    • Answering Horary Questions Lecture (Old lecture from 2008)

    • Handout - How to Answer Horary Questions

    • Handout - Aspect to a Planet in the Relevant House Indicating a Yes Answer

    • Handout - House Placement Indicating a Yes Answer - 1st Example

    • Handout - House Placement Indicating a Yes Answer - 2nd example

    • Aphorisms for Interrogational Astrology

    • Aphorisms of Bonatti and Cardan

    • Discussing Bonatti's Considerations

    • Part 7 Quiz
  • 8

    Part 8: Examples of Answering Horary Questions in Practice

    • Part 8 Overview

    • Examples of Answering Horary Questions in Practice Lecture

    • Mitigating Factors in Traditional Astrology

    • Reception as a Mitigating Factor

    • Masha'allah - On Reception - trans. Dykes - first chapters

    • Supplementary Reading

    • Part 8 Quiz
  • 9

    Part 9: Timing in Horary Astrology

    • Part 9 Overview

    • Timing in Horary Astrology Lecture
  • 10

    Part 10: Specialized Horary Techniques

    • Part 10 Overview

    • Specialized Techniques Lecture Part 1

    • Specialized Techniques Lecture Part 2

    • Handout - Answering Horary Questions About Lost Objects and Stray Animals
  • 11

    Part 11: Considerations Before Judgement and Thought Interpretation

    • Part 11 Overivew

    • Considerations Before Judgement and Thought Interpretation Lecture - Part 1

    • Considerations Before Judgement and Thought Interpretation Lecture - Part 2

    • Considerations Before Judgement and Thought Interpretation Lecture - Part 3

    • Old 2021 Considerations Before Judgement Discussion with Chris and Rob

    • William Lilly - Considerations Before Judgement

    • William Lilly - Aphorisms and Considerations

    • The Considerations Before Judgement, with Sue Ward

    • Sue Ward - Considerations Before Judgment Article

    • Defining the Void of Course Moon

    • Void of Course Moon in Hellenistic Astrology

    • Part 11 Quiz

    • Handout - Table of Twelfth Parts
  • 12

    Part 12: Astrologer and Client

    • Part 12 Overivew

    • Practical and Professional Advice for Horary Astrologers - Part 1

    • Practical and Professional Advice for Horary Astrologers - Part 2
  • 13

    Final Test

    • Final Test
  • 14

    Q&A Recordings

    • Overview
  • 15

    Further Study and Bonus Content

    • Chris and Rob Casual Chat on Horary From 2022