6 month 6 month ONLINE COURSE begins Saturday 11 April 2026 Ledby Deborah Houlding,alongside Wade Caves, Morgan Le Gall &other guest presenters QUALIFYING PRACTITIONERS LEVEL HORARY ASTROLOGY COURSESTAPractitionersLevelHoraryCourse Whystudyhorary? Discoveringhorary:astrology’skeytopowerfulanalysis&practicalguidance Horary astrology, renowned for its precision and clarity, provides immediate,practical solutions to pressing life questions. This branch of astrology uses a chart drawn atthe moment a question of significant concern is asked. The interpretive techniques enable a swift yet detailed and focused assessment of the situation, offering reliable guidance so the questioner (querent) knows how best to proceed or what to expect. To illustrate, the STA course features numerous real client charts exploring questions such as: § Whataretheprospectsforthisrelationship? § WillIgainorlosemoneypursuingthelawsuit? § Willitbeprofitabletoinvestinthisproperty? § Whereismymissingpartner?Ishesafe–and whenwillIhearfromhim? Horary offers unique and valuable guidance for locating lost objects, missing people or pets, while addressing a vast range of other concerns: relationships, health, finances, career, property, legalmatters,personal challenges, etc. The analysis often involves a need to time the progression and outcome of future developments with confidence, and the STA offers especially illuminating guidance on this, supported by examples that demonstrate horary’s impressive ability to anticipate how situations unfold. While often used to offer concrete advice on mundane matters, horary is equally effectiveas a diagnostic and counselling tool. Its traditional principles blend naturally with modern psychological perspectives, providing a solid and enriching foundation for astrological consultations. Generallyregarded as astrology’s most predictive branch for its distinctive strength in delivering clear and specificanswers, horary’s philosophy nonetheless emphasises informed choice over fatalism. Respected historical theologians, such as Saint Albertus Magnus, lent philosophical support to its theory and practice because it encourages thoughtful decision- making and reinforces the importance of recognising free will and directing it with conscious intent. In fact, horary analysis frequently begins by exploringpast events, since deeper insight canreveal root causes, highlight new routes for improvement, or clarifyhow best to manage unavoidable outcomes. The STA Practitioners Level Horary Course has earned the trust of many of the world’s leading astrologers, who recognise that mastery of horary is an essential component of fully supporting client needs. However, using horary effectively requires a firm and uncluttered understanding of principles that are often poorly conveyed or made unnecessarily complex and contradictory. It calls for committed engagement with well-shaped, structured instruction that builds understanding through digestible, demonstrated explanations. The rewards are well worth the effort: horary’s historical authority, practical benefits, and profound symbolic insights offer immense value – particularly when combined with a sound understanding of its metaphysical philosophy and the ethical considerations it entails. Ultimately, studying horary deepens knowledge of astrology’s rich heritage and sharpens interpretive skill at every level. It strengthens symbolic awareness and enhances technique across all branches of astrology, including natal, mundane, electional, and decumbiture. As such, this course offers a natural foundation for engaging inany element of traditional astrology and serves as an ideal starting point for students preparing to enter professional client work, while also enriching the insight and focus ofeven the most seasoned practitioners. The STA is a full member of the Advisory Panel on Astrological Education (APAE), and its courses are approved by the Association of Professional Astrologers International (APAI)ABOUTTHISHORARYCOURSE The STA offers a unique tutorial format, where the principles of horary are brought to life through real client charts and fascinating historical examples. Explanations of philosophical tenetsand traditional techniques lie at the heart of the study, whilethe psychological significance of client concerns is also recognisedand explored where appropriate. The course is highly practical and tailored tothe consulting needs of modern-day astrologers. It not only teaches effective chart interpretation, but also prepares students to deal withthe sensitive issues that can sometimes arise within consultations. This course is not aimedat astrological novices –delegates must have a solid understanding of basic astrological concepts and some prior experience of chart interpretation. However,no prior experience of horary is required: the course provides a full theoretical overview and identifiesthe most reliable and valuable principles of judgement. Lessons are delivered through a mix of live presentations and written tutorials,supported by follow-up discussions, example charts and practical exercises. Students are taught toextract meaningful details and sharpen their interpretive judgement, with every session offering opportunities to consolidate knowledge through practical application. Traditional doctrine is presented in a balanced and accessible way, so that theory informs –rather than overwhelms – the creative process of horary interpretation. Authoredby Deborah Houlding, the course includes detailed reference notes, practical guidance, tipsdrawn from experience, numerous example judgements,and exclusive resources unavailable elsewhere. It leads to practitioner-level certification and ensures that astrologers working professionally are equipped to start offeringhorary to clients. Student testimonials “ Taking the STA horary course was one of the most valuable astrological experiences I’ve had, and cleared up many years of questions I’d had from off-and-on attempts to practice horary. I heartily recommend it to astrologers and students of any level Dr Benjamin Dykes “ Whether a beginner or experienced practitioner, this horary course is totally worthwhile. The course is intense, demanding, well structured, deeply satisfying, and fun! Melanie Reinhart “ The STA offers the most in-depth and practical horary course I’ve had the privilege of attending. The range of case studies, scholarship and research are awe-inspiring. Deborah Houlding is a passionate, erudite leader in the field who combines the horary tradition with a psychological insight that gets to the very heart of the matter. She and the STA are truly in a class of their own Frank Clifford “ Without doubt, the best value in astrological instruction. I have never experienced such a fully developed, engaging course with such involved instructors. I would recommend anyone with any inclination towards taking a course to enrol in an STA offering Matthew Williams “ The STA course was a wonderful learning experience. A combination of detailed notes, workbooks, live lectures and forum, with the wealth of tutor experiencemade this the bestcourseI have ever taken in any subject. My knowledge of astrology in general, not just horary, has increased far more than I could have imagined. This course massively over-delivers in every way! Michael Rogan “ Feeling so thankful and blessed to have been a participant in the STA Horary course! Sublime tutors who bend over backwards to make sure that the wealth of information given landssolidly. Learning together with a group of dedicated and mature individuals enhanced the ride. I feel so enriched by the quality of the material provided. Deborah Houlding created an ‘out of this world’ fantastic program!! Caroline Witteveen “ I can’t recommend the online course highly enough. For anyone interested in horary, STA offers a comprehensive, engaging course. The support and encouragement, not only from my tutor but the wider STA community, was fantastic Joel Valentine View hundreds of 5-star STA reviews on Trustpilot –the independent platform trusted for verified, honest customer feedback.Rating:EXCELLENT ›www.trustpilot.com/sta.coSYLLABUS: The format of this course has been specially developed to maximise the advantages of online delivery. Twenty session themes are delivered weekly through a combination of supplied course notes, modern media presentations, online tutorials, and set assignments. Each student studies at their own pace and in their own time –but always with easy access to tutor support and the benefit of supplementary study- group discussion. A typical session includes: a live presentation (attendance is optional –it is recorded and can be watched or reviewed in your own time); a reading and self-study assignment; workbook activities or example charts to help you prepare for the session assignment; an online assignment to test your understanding of the session’s key principles; and an ‘Answer Key’ document, which provides follow-up material and further explanation of points you will have explored through the assignment. Tutors deliver and guide the weekly content, review student work, provide personalised feedback, and remain available for questions and support. We also encourage student interaction via forum discussions and some of the additional (optional) chart sessions hosted throughout the course. Thecoursecontent(subject toamendment)includes: § Introductiontohoraryastrology § Principlesofangularityandhousesignification § Identifyingsignificatorsandusingderivedhouses § Effectsofplanetarymotion,retrogradecyclesand combustion § Essentialdignitiesanddebilities § Dispositorshipandreception § Relationshipandcontractcharts § Point-scoringandunderstandingaccidental strengthsandweaknesses § Astudyofmissingthingsandpets §Profiling:derivingdetailedphysicaldescriptions fromplanetarysignifications § Identifyingperpetratorsandunknownpersons §Elements,humoursandtemperamentsofsigns § Astudyofcareermatters § Adeeperunderstandingofaspectsandorbs §Aidsandimpedimentstoperfectionandaspectual ‘termsofart’ § Astudyoftrialsandconflictcharts § Keyprinciplesoftiming § Investment,property,andfinancialcharts § Planetaryhoursandconsiderations § Heavyissues:health,deathandtrauma § Astudyofpregnancyandfertilitycharts DeborahHoulding, founder of the STA, has workedas aconsultantastrologer sincethe 1980s. A well-known writer, researcher,conference speaker,and creator of the Skyscriptastrology site, she is the author ofThe Houses: Temples of the Sky(Wessex, 1996) and co-author ofSoru Astrolojisi: Horary Astrology(with Oner Doser,2015).Deb has taughthorary for over 30 years, and her quest to bring greater understanding to the use of itstechniques has been recognised with several awards, including the British Astrological Association’s Charles Harvey Award (2010), the JCAInternational Award for Contributions to the Field of Astrology (2012), and the Regulus Award for ‘Advancing the Theory and Understanding of Astrology’ (2018). Morgan Le Gallspecialises in Medieval and Renaissance techniques within the broader tradition of classical astrology. He has trained extensively in predictive methods, medical and psychological astrology, and magical elections. A skilled translator and calligrapher, he is also an accomplished linguist andartistwith a deep interest in myth, symbolism and sacred texts. Morgan lectures on traditional techniques and contributes to the translation of historical sources between Latin, French and English. Wade Cavesis principal of the STA’s Astronomyand MundaneAstrology programmesand editor of the 300th anniversary edition of William Lilly’s autobiography. He maintains a busy horary consultation practice,lectureswidelyat international conferences and publishes regularlyin journals . Wade shareshis work on world astrology at Skyscript’s InMundoand hosts theInMundoWorld Astrology Summit, an event dedicated to advancing mundane technique for diverse audiences. OURTUTORSLECTURESCHEDULE This course is especially suited to astrologers in the Americas and Europe.Live presentations take place on Saturdays, with the schedule arranged to enable delegates across these regions to attend most of the interactive sessions. It is understood that not everyone will be able to attend every class live, and this is not essential –all sessions are recorded and made available for later catchupsorreview. Preliminary material is circulated shortly before the course begins. The course formally beginswith the first live tutorial at4pmUTConSaturday,11 April2026, which equates to the following local times: Los Angeles, USA / Vancouver, Canada:9:00amNew York, USA / Montreal, Canada:12:00pm London, UK / Lisbon, Portugal:5:00pm Athens, Greece / Istanbul, Turkey: 7:00 pm The schedule below shows session times for Los Angeles, New York, London, and Athens. Local times for all other regions can be found via the hyperlink in each date (shown in redtext). In addition, we host at least six extra mid-week chart discussion sessionsduring the latter half of the course. These are informal sessions of group activity, designed to offerfurther exploration of technique and additional chart practice. Full details of these will beprovided in the delegateWelcome Pack. Date (2026)UTCLANYLondonAthensCourse Session& ThemeTutor Sat 11Apr4 pm9am12pm5pm7pm1 Commencement: angularity & houses Deb Sat 18 Apr4 pm9 am12 pm5 pm7 pm2 Using significators & derived houses Deb Sat 25 Apr4 pm9 am12 pm5 pm7 pm3 Combustion, phases & planetary motion Wade Thu 30 Apr Release of pre-recorded lecture: 4 pm UTC 4 The essential dignities & debilities Tue 5 May4 pm9 am12 pm5 pm7 pm4 Live Q&A: recap of sessions 1-4 Deb Sat 9 May4 pm9 am12 pm5 pm7 pm5 Working with dispositorship & reception Morgan Sat 16 May4 pm9 am12 pm5 pm7 pm6 Judging relationship & contract charts Wade Sat 23 May4 pm9 am12 pm5 pm7 pm7 Assessing accidental strengths & weaknesses Wade Sat 30 May4 pm9 am12 pm5 pm7 pm8 Judging charts of lost items & missing pets Deb Thu 4 Jun Release of pre-recorded lecture: 4pm UTC 9 Physical descriptions & planetary profiling Tue 9 Jun4 pm9 am12 pm5 pm7 pm9 Live Q&A: recap of sessions 5-9 Deb Sat 13 Jun4 pm9 am12 pm5 pm7 pm10 Identifying perpetrators & unknown persons Wade Sat 20 Jun4 pm9 am12 pm5 pm7 pm11 Elements, humours & temperaments Morgan Sat 27 Jun4 pm9 am12 pm5 pm7 pm12 Judging charts on work & career matters Deb ––ONE WEEK REVISION BREAK –– Sat 11 Jul4 pm9 am12 pm5 pm7 pm13 A deeper understanding of aspects & orbs Deb Sat 18 Jul4 pm9 am12 pm5 pm7 pm14 Aids to perfection & horary terms of art Wade Sat 25 Jul4 pm9 am12 pm5 pm7 pm15 Trials, legal matters & conflict charts Wade Sat 1 Aug4 pm9 am12 pm5 pm7 pm16 The key principles of timing Deb Sat 8 Aug4 pm9 am12 pm5 pm7 pm17 Property, investment & financial matters Wade Sat 15 Aug 4 pm 9 am12 pm5 pm7 pm18 Considerations, radicality & planetary hours Deb Sat 22 Aug4 pm9 am12 pm5 pm7 pm19 Heavy issues: illness, crisis & death charts Deb Sat 29 Aug4 pm9 am12 pm5 pm7 pm20Charts concerning pregnancy & fertilityMorgan Sat 12Sep 4 pm9 am12 pm5 pm7 pm Follow up & formal close: reflections/advice for consulting *Notetheemboldenedtimezonechanges–thesyllabusremainssubjecttoamendmentshouldcircumstancesrequireCOST&ENROLMENTS The full course fee is £695 when paid in full at the time of enrolment (currently approx. $950 USD –exact costs vary with exchange rates). Alternatively, you cansecure a place with a deposit of £360, with the balance of £360 due by 20 March2026(total cost if paying by instalments: £720). Payment issecurelyacceptedvia Stripe, credit card or PayPal through our online booking form. We also accept –and recommend –payment via Wise, as the best way to avoid international transfer fees. If you have any questions about payment methods, contact us by email:horary@sta.co. The STA is committed to astrology as a discipline, and we work hard to keep this programme affordable while delivering world-class training by subject experts in a specialist field. With 20 weeks of structured tuition, live classes, full tutor support, and access to exclusive resources, it represents exceptional value for serious students. The course fee is fully inclusive –there are no hidden costs –and covers everything needed to study and build confidence in the practice of horary astrology. Please read the requirements, policies and recommendations (next page) before enrolling. “ A truly exceptional learning experience.The course is brilliantly organised, with clear and well-structured material. The teachers are knowledgeable, approachable, and deeply invested in their students, creating a welcoming and engaging learning environment.This course exceeded my expectations, despite them already being high. If you’re considering it–take it. You won’t be disappointed!–Anna Valla Jonsdottir “ Best course ever: studying with theSTA is one of the best decisions I ever made. The whole course is so informativeand tutors are always there offering help and so inspiring. Also, I got to meet amazing fellow students. Thankyou for providing this extraordinary course and great platform to connect–Kammy Cheng “ More than excellent, important!Greatly structured material, dedicated tutors, personalisedlearning. Plenty of examples. Every astrological term you have heard of is backed up by references to historical sources and development of the astrological idea. Incredible contribution totheastrological community –Tanja Ristovski “ I have taken many astrology courses and can say with 100% certainty that this is the best astrology course available. I cannot recommend it highly enough… detailed feedback, constant engagement, and excellent guidance and instruction… The amount of knowledge shared is utterly remarkable...–Maria Marmanides Our places are limited,and this course typically fills quickly, so early enrolment is strongly advised Illustration of content from the course textbook, authored by Deborah Houlding What our students sayPOLICIES,REQUIREMENTS&RECOMMENDATIONS § Whilstpreviousexperienceofhoraryisnotrequired,thiscourseoffersprofessional- leveltraining.Itisunsuitableforstudentswhoarenewtoastrologyorlackexperiencein drawingupcharts.Participantsmusthaveasolidgraspofcoreastrologicalprinciples, includingthesymbolicandtheoreticalconceptsofplanets,signs,houses,aspectsand transits(seebelowformoredetail). § Participantsmustbeatleast18yearsofage.Becausehoraryaddresseslifeconcernsandemotional dilemmas,itinvolvesethicalsensitivities.Somecasestudiesinvolvedistressingthemessuchastrauma ordeath,soanyoneinavulnerableemotionalstateisadvisedtoconsiderthiscarefullybeforeenrolling. § Chartcalculationisnottaughtinthissyllabus,exceptforhorary-specifictechniques(eg,planetaryhours, orbs,dignityscoring).Participantsareexpectedtoknowhowtodrawupandinterpretcharts.Thechart exampleonthefollowingpagereflectstheformatusedinthecourse:applicantsshouldbeabletosee thattheMoonisseparatingfromatrinewiththeSunandapplyingtoasquarewithMars(perfectingin 1°50),andisplacedwithin1°ofthe9thhousecusp.ItshouldalsobeclearthatVenusiscadentbut dignifiedbysign,andthatifplacedinAries,itwouldbeindetriment.(Anyoneunabletofollowthislevelof narrativeshouldgainmoreexperiencebeforecommencing.) § ThisEnglish-languagecourseincludesover400A4pagesofnotesand40+hoursoflive,interactive instruction.ThemaintutorsareAmerican,AustralianandBritish(withcorrespondingaccents),soafluent understandingofEnglishisessential. § Studentsshouldexpecttocommitapproximately6–8hoursperweektostudy.Ourqualifyingcertificate isonlyawardedtostudentswhodemonstrateengagementwiththematerialbycompletingtheset assignments.(Studentswhodonotcompletetheworkwithintwoweeksafterthecourseendsmayhave upto6monthstoreviseorcatchupforanadditionalfee.) § CoursematerialsaredeliveredasserialisedPDFdownloads.Alltexts,diagrams,andstudymaterialsare copyrightedandprovidedforpersonaluseonly–nopartmaybereproduced,amended,orcirculatedin anyform.Toprotecttheconfidentialityofallparticipants,recordedtutorialvideosarenotdownloadable andcanonlybeaccessedviaoursecurecourseportal.Studentsretainextendedaccesstotheportaland itsresourcesfor12monthsafterthecourseends,buttutorialsupportendsuponcoursecompletion. § Coursematerialsarecheckedforcompatibilitywithmoderncomputers,butassignmentsubmissionmay notfunctiononmobilephonesorreduced-capacitytablets,andwedonotprovidetechnicalsupportfor thesedevices.Studentsareexpectedtohaveaccesstoaprinterandreliableinternet,asallcoursework iscompletedviatheSTACoursePortal,andlivesessionsareconductedthroughZoom(www.zoom.us). § Inthetwoweeksbeforethecoursestarts,studentsarerequiredtoreadourWelcomePackandviewa30- minutevideoexplaininghowtoenrol,accessmaterials,navigatethecoursesite,andsubmitassignments. § Placessecuredbydepositmustbepaidinfullbytheadvertiseddeadline;ifnot,wemayoffertheplaceto anotherapplicant.Ifastudentchangestheirmind,arefundispermittedwithin30daysoftheoriginal payment.ThiscoversthefullamountreceivedbySTAbutexcludesnon-refundablepaymentplatformfees (e.g.PayPal,Stripe)incurredaspartofyourpayment.Norefundsaregrantedafterthis30-dayperiodor onceanycoursematerialshavebeenissued.Becauseplacesarelimitedandenrolmentscloseoncethe courseisfull,depositsbecomenon-refundableandnon-transferableafterthe30-day‘coolingoff’period. § Intheunlikelyeventthatthecourseiscancelledorpostponed,STAwillrefundallcoursefeesand deposits,butcannotbeheldliableforanyadditionalpersonalcostsincurredbyparticipants.Intheevent ofcircumstancesbeyondourcontrol(e.g.illness,technicalfailures,extremeweather,orotherforce majeureevents),wereservetherighttoadapt,withdraworrescheduleelementsofthecourseas necessary.STAwillmakeallreasonableeffortstominimisedisruption,butcannotbeheldresponsiblefor delaysorchangesarisingfromsuchcircumstances.§ Studentinformationishandledwithgreatdiscretioninaccordancewithourprivacypolicy (https://sta.co/privacy.php).Wedonotcollectorretainmoreinformationthanisnecessarytoprovide oureducationalservices,andweneversellorsharepersonallyidentifiabledatawiththirdpartiesfor marketingpurposes. § MostofourvideotutorialsarehostedontheplatformVimeo.com.Asmallnumberofcountries (includingMainlandChina,Cuba,Indonesia,IranandNorthKorea)blockaccesstoVimeoandother Westernmediasites.Ifyouliveinaregionthatmaybeaffected,pleasecontactthecourse administratorbeforeenrollingtotestaccessviaasamplevideoprovidedforthispurpose. § ThisEnglish-languagecourseispersonallyadministeredbyDeborahHoulding,andallenrolmentsare governedbythelawsofEngland.Otherlanguageversionsofthiscourseareadministeredseparately, andfinancialresponsibilityforthoserestswiththerelevantcourseprovider. Our written materials: Textbook, Workbook and Answer Key(supplied as PDF files) AfterGraduation The principles taught in this course provide a firm foundation for the study of many other uses of astrology, including natal and medical astrology, commencement and electional charts, and mundane astrology. As a qualifiedhorarypractitioner,you will be well prepared to undertake further studieson these topics,and will also receive access to our private STA GraduatesForum. This secureforumsite was set up in response to the desire of our delegatesto keep in touch with each other. It allows qualified astrologers to share experiences and benefit from the collaboration of fellowpractitioners and professionals, safe in the knowledge that client charts can be discussed among colleagueswithoutpublic exposureof points requiring confidentiality. The STA private Graduates’ ForumASTUDENT’SEXPERIENCE Below is an unsolicitedTrustpilot reviewfrom a recent delegate on this course. It is shared here in full as itoffers a thoughtful and honest perspective on the experience of learning horary astrology through this course. One of the best decisions you can make if you want to learn horaryastrology If you want to learn traditional horary astrology, signing up for the STA Horary Practitioners Level Course is one of the best decisions you can make. Let me tell you why. Three years ago, I finally decided I wanted to learn traditional astrology. The subject has fascinated me for over twenty years, but each time I opened a book, I felt intimidated by the sheer amount of material to absorb. This time, however, I decided to take the plunge. In the months and years that followed, I bought more books than I’ll be able to read in a lifetime. The result: I was completely overwhelmed, and more than once I threw those precious books into a corner. What’s even worse: I developed a fear of sitting down and actually reading a chart. I don’t want to be an ‘armchair astrologer’–but where do I start? When and how do I apply concept X or technique Y? The STA course helped me tackle these problems. Both the study materials and online classes are very well structured and of high quality. You’ll learn all the key concepts that lie at the basis of horary astrology and traditional astrology in general. Even more important, you’ll learn to apply those concepts as tools to delineate a chart with detail and objectivity. Parallel to gradually familiarising yourself with the theory behind the art, the course is designed to make you learn by practising. The exercises start at a comfortable level, and with each session you’ll find yourself climbing higher up the carefully designed scaffolding. This is done through a well-thought-out structure of (1) example charts with delineations by the tutors –learning by example –and (2) delineating charts yourself, adding newly learned concepts and techniques as you go –learning by trial and error. Constructive feedback by tutors helps you retrace steps and correct mistakes you might have made. The flame of my initial enthusiasm has been rekindled, and I’ve gained enough confidence to put everything I learned into practice. The course has ended, but my journey has only just begun. I’m looking forward to revisitingthe course materials and doing chart work for people who are in need of advice. I’ll probably stumble in the beginning, but with all that I’ve learned at the STA, I’m confident I’ll stand up again and reach the goal I’ve set for myself. Do you want to learn traditional astrology? I’ve pointed you the way. May you fare well with the stars as your guide! The course material is comprehensive and fully self-contained; however, many students inquire about additional reading resources.The following booksare both valuablefor horary astrologers, andare referenced throughout the course: Christian Astrology–William Lilly The classic text of traditional horary astrology, published in 1647. A full PDF of this work –reset in modern type and annotated with explanatory notes by Deborah Houlding –is available as a free download on the Skyscript website. A hard copy is well worth obtaining at some point –you’ll rarely read anything on horary that doesn’t referto this work. The Houses: Temples of the Sky–Deborah Houlding A practical guide to the originating theory and working use of house meanings in astrology. Written with the needs of horary practitioners in mind, this book is especially valuable for understanding the symbolic depth of house interpretations and the rulership principlesattached to them. ExtraNotes Both titles are widely available through international Amazon sites Amazon AmazonNext >