Astrology

Astrology is a 4000 year old cosmological practice found in Egypt, Greece, Italy, China, Tibet, India, Europe, Mexico, the United States and many other countries throughout the world. Exponents of astrology include Galileo, Carl Jung, Newton, Dante, Copernicus, Descartes, Hippocrates, and Nostradamus, to name a few. Dr. Laishley combines the symbolic language of astrology with psychological principles, creating a tool of tremendous benefit to anyone interested in gaining insight into their life cycles, soul evolution, and the personality of themselves and others. Truly holistic, with equal emphasis on mind, body, sprit and emotions, astrology provides a mirror of the self, and is a tool of knowledge, not fortune telling.

The Illuminated Journey: An Astrologer’s Guide to the Cosmos.

Astrology is a very old system of knowledge that shows our connection with the cosmos and the importance of each individual’s place on earth. Using a variety of images, as well as myth, spirituality, and psychology, Dr. Laishley will explain why astrology can be a tool for consciousness and transformation and a helpful guide through the challenging terrain of our lives.

As Above/ So Below: The Heart and Soul of Astrology

Astrology is based on the idea that we humans are intimately connected with the universe we inhabit. This understanding comes from the ancients Greeks 2500 years ago. They saw the universe as an orderly cosmos, a harmonious whole made as a reflection of God’s perfection.  Since we are a mirror of God’s design, what happens above in the heavens, also happens below, in our lives; As Above/So Below.We will examine the philosophical and religious roots of astrology. We will look especially at Plato (b. 428 BCE), one of the greatest philosophers of all time, and his book The Timaeus, where he explains the interrelationship between the cosmos and humanity. You will learn your relationship to the Four Elements of Air, Earth, Fire, and Water. The Four Elements are a key to astrology and relate to the wholistic awareness of Mind, Body, Spirit, and Emotion.

Astrology and You! An Introductory Workshop

You will start the day with a copy of your own astrological chart, which is a map of the heavens calculated from the date, time, and place of your birth. Working with your own chart, you will learn the basics of astrology and start to figure out how astrology can help you know yourself. You already are familiar with the zodiac sign of your Sun (Aries, Taurus, Leo. etc), but in this introduction, using beautiful images of the cosmos,  you will learn about the zodiac sign of your Moon, Mars, and the other planets in our Solar System.   Four hours.

Astrology 101: Planets, Signs, and Houses

This is an introduction to the basics of astrology. You will learn the mythological and psychological meaning of the Planets. You will learn about the Signs of the zodiac and how each planet changes depending on what zodiac sign it is in. You will gain an understanding of the many arenas of our life, called the Houses, and the meaning of planets in the different houses. This class is for an absolute beginner, but also a good refresher for anyone who already knows astrology but wants to review the basics.

Astrology 102: Chart Interpretation

Once the basic language of astrology is grasped, the next step is to learn to talk about the individual birth chart. You will learn to read the symbolic language of astrology so that you can make sense out of an astrological chart, and share your insights clearly. You will learn about the aspects and how aspects change the expressive nature of the planets. This class is for students who already have some knowledge of the basics either from class work or individual study. Beginning students are encouraged to audit this class since listening to people discuss astrology quickens your understanding.