# Event Details - **Event Name**: Beginning Astrology: The Symbolic Language of the Heavens - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 22 Jul, 2025 at 06:30 pm – Tue, 12 Aug, 2025 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: This interactive course will focus on identifying and understanding the basic elements of an astrological birth chart.About this EventTuesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. CTJuly 22 – August 12 (4 classes)Registration includes a personal astrology chart!In this four-week class, participants have fun identifying and understanding the basic elements of a birth chart. Together, we will look at what each of the signs, houses, planets, and aspects mean, and by their symbols identify them on the horoscope wheel.Registration students will need to provide their birth information so the instructor can prepare charts ahead of time and have them available by the evening of the first class. Participants will refer to their personal charts as the class proceeds.To have your chart available for the first class, please register by July 20 and follow the instructions in your registration confirmation.Students should have a notebook and pen available for each class. The book by Linda Goodman is recommended but not required.Course TopicsWeek One: The Signs of the ZodiacThe tropical zodiac: the Sun’s ecliptic and the Earth’s 24-hour rotationThe components of the horoscope wheelThe astrological signs: symbols and meaningThe elements and qualities of the astrological signsWeek Two: The HousesAngular house cusps (symbols) and the succedent and cadent housesThe meaning of the 12 houses of the zodiacThe meaning of the four quadrants of the wheelIntercepted signs, houses, and planetsWeek Three: The PlanetsFrom the Sun to Pluto: symbols and meaningBenefic vs. malefic planetsRetrograde planets: symbols and meaningThe “balloon principle” of the outer planetsWeek Four: The AspectsOrbs: angles of separationMajor vs. minor aspects: symbols and meaningHard vs. soft aspectsApproaching vs. separating aspectsDave Gunning has been an astrological consultant, teacher, and lecturer for the past 42 years. He has also written articles for Dell Horoscope magazine. For more than 13 years, he has been lecturing and teaching astrology through the monthly Stargazing astrology group at the Theosophical Society in Wheaton. His consultations come from a spiritual and psychological point of view.Program FormatThis is an in-person program located at 1926 N. Main Street, Wheaton, Illinois 60187. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wheaton/beginning-astrology-the-symbolic-language-of-the-heavens/100001338767923899 - **Event Categories**: workshops, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 150.51, max: 161.15, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Wheaton - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: The Theosophical Society in America - **lat**: 41.8859554 - **long**: -88.10926839999999 - **full address**: The Theosophical Society in America, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Beginning Astrology: The Symbolic Language of the Heavens - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/d277def8ab5e4731da0095711149a3bb7f64fd44346bffe9ac7ca37ce6d52fe2-rimg-w1200-h638-dc4a5d90-gmir.jpg?v=1746055322 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Beginning Astrology: The Symbolic Language of the Heavens being held? - **A:** Beginning Astrology: The Symbolic Language of the Heavens takes place on Tue, 22 Jul, 2025 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 12 Aug, 2025 at 08:30 pm at The Theosophical Society in America, 1926 N Main St, Wheaton, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Beginning Astrology: The Symbolic Language of the Heavens? - **A:** Ticket prices for Beginning Astrology: The Symbolic Language of the Heavens range from USD 151 to USD 161 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityTS MembersUSD 151 + USD 11 feeAvailableNon-membersUSD 161 + USD 11 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Beginning Astrology: The Symbolic Language of the Heavens? - **A:** Beginning Astrology: The Symbolic Language of the Heavens is organized by The Theosophical Society in America. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Beginning Astrology: The Symbolic Language of the Heavens is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wheaton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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