master's course

he STA Master's Level Horary Course is a very advanced, part-time study course offered only through correspondence. Students study directly on a one-to-one basis with Deborah Houlding and must have acquired the STA's Practitioner’s certification in horary to enroll on this course.

The syllabus of this course is designed for astrologers looking to develop their practical experience, theoretical knowledge and philosophical understanding of horary to a level of excellence. Primarily it is aimed at those who wish to specialise in this subject, and who wish to feel confidently qualified to practice traditional techniques, and to teach, write or lecture on horary to other students.

Having acquired a sound overview of horary principles and its use in practical application at practitioner's level, the techniques are now studied within the context of traditional and primary sources. Great attention is paid to ensuring the maximum extraction of valuable information from each passage. Students are led to develop an advanced understanding of the theoretical principles of horary and to aquire the historical knowledge and philosophical expertise needed to debate its merits and points of art upon a scholarly basis.

STA horary courses are centred upon the methods of William Lilly as demonstrated in his 17th century textChristian Astrology - widely recognised as the definitive manual for horary study. Within this course students are also expected to research the works of other historical and notable horary practitioners and to consider the ways in which the apparently rigid horary ‘rules’ are creatively sculptured within the demands of the consultation process. The course reviews classic horary case studies from various periods of history, looking at how horary has fared as a specific branch of astrology before and after Lilly’s era, and giving considerable attention to understanding the philosophical origin and historical development of many of the techniques he employed.

The Masters Course flier can be downloaded here.

Graduates of the STA's Practitioner’s Level Horary Course holders are advised to email Deborah Houlding atdeb@sta.co for a full syllabus, details of prices, and sample study material.*