Perfect for the beginner, this course series teaches the fundamentals: the history of astrology, basic astronomy & the natural wheel—covering hemispheres, quadrants, qualities (yin & yang), modalities/modes (cardinal, fixed, mutable), elements (fire, earth, air, water), & the foundational archetypes alongside their shadows (10 planets, 12 signs, 12 houses). I teach from a karmic/evolutionary perspective. Most important of all, I am a therapy-&-trauma-informed astrologer. For this reason, the objective is to explore both the exterior & conscious, as well as the interior & subconscious, dimensions of these symbols.
Free from the constraints of formal exams & a static syllabus, this course merges theory & practice in a creative, interactive way, working hands-on with fellow classmates’ charts & examples from the big wide world. My goal is, & always will be, to cultivate a supportive community where you feel invited to discover & share who you are in your learning journey, with all your messy & perfect parts.
This is about chart interpretation, but also about having a safe space (thanks to the generous souls of Duncan Manor) to open up, understand, & evolve. Students often describe my approach as uplifting & upbeat, with a delicate kind of serious & real mixed in. My method is personal, meaningful, & visceral.
Astrology can be approached as the art & science of applied imagination. It has boundless capacity to enrich & illuminate our sense of Being, belonging, & connectedness to all things. I therefore make its ancient yet timeless knowledge accessible, so my students nurture their own relationship to concepts. I recognize astrology as the rich & varied, dare I say complex, tradition that it is, & it is because of this that I offer experience-based guidance through the maze of different techniques & ideas, to emphasize its deeply psychological wisdom & wildly practical relevance to everyday life. Learn how to decode your cosmic DNA, & you’ll find yourself experiencing profound inner growth while witnessing others do the same.
Each course has an intelligence of its own, each building off the last, & it is an honor to lead you in your every lesson.
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This course is for you if . . .
✨ You're a beginner to astrology (seriously, you don’t even need to know what a birth chart is yet!).
✨ You’re an overachiever, or nerd (like me).
You're eager to take astrology beyond horoscopes & to immerse yourself in, speak or expand on a whole new language.
✨ You're still structuring a unique approach to charts so that you can read them in a systemic way without feeling overwhelmed — or boxed in.
✨ You’d have fun sharing your experiences or just plain interest in the stars with likeminded people.
✨ You're seeking to understand yourself & your relationships more deeply.
✨ You're curious about how to integrate astrology as an official aspect of self-study, creative work, or even professional practice.
This course is NOT for you if . . .
💫 You’re already an astrology ninja—that more advanced course series is right around the corner. 😉
💫 You’d prefer 1:1 chart sessions. In that case, chat with Sam Rae about 1:1 tutoring options, or, book either a reading or package with her personally (OR, also through the app!).
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🍎 10 LIVE (+ 4 ONLINE Q&A) WORKSHOPS
2-hr in-person lessons divided per foundational topic + 30min.-1hr. recorded Q&A sessions via Zoom to revisit anything we didn’t cover, dive into concepts you’re especially curious about, or simply have fun talking astrology.
🎥 2 ONLINE & RECORDED STUDENT CHART CASE STUDIES
Alongside the personalized, peer review mentorship each lesson delivers, over the course, you’ll also have 2 opportunities to partake in a recorded 1-hour online case study—either volunteering your own chart or joining fellow chart interpreters—to execute course-related knowledge & skills (will announce which topic we'll be exploring & when as the pace, progression, & participation of the course unfolds). Charts volunteered, for not just case studies but also if you're particularly interested in using your chart for upcoming lessons, must be submitted & selected in advance to allow time for study & preparation.
📑 WRITTEN & VISUAL RESOURCES
Starting with a tangible copy of your own individual chart to start studying & practicing with come lesson 1, lifetime access to high-quality content—thoughtfully curated by Sam Rae or curated from respected scholars & practitioners from the field—including printed & digital handouts & cheat sheets, articles & book suggestions, fun quizzes & surveys, & many more educational &/or self-growth materials.
💞 COMMUNITY & VIRTUAL ALLIES FOR LIFE — YOUR ASTRO TRIBE
Beyond on-site sessions at Duncan Manor, you can ask questions & share findings to keep you connected with course participants throughout this learning journey—accessible via Sow & Reap Astrology’s very own biz app called, “Spaces," or, first joining the private study group!
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I'm in the process of getting all of my materials together & still finalizing a few details regarding the syllabus, additional community spaces & student access, & other class features as they're ready. Therefore, please continue to check back here periodically before January & keep your eyes peeled to your inbox for important updates once you enroll & begin to prepare (you'd receive such info from either me or Randi from Duncan Manor).
***Every student must sign a consent form before the series begins, confirming you’re comfortable having your chart broadcasted to & read by the class tribe.***
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