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Astrology University: Intro to Traditional Astrology

A self-paced introduction to traditional and Hellenistic astrology with Kelly Surtees. Covers whole sign houses, the doctrine of sect, planetary rulerships for career, love and money, and how to assess planetary condition. Designed to integrate traditional techniques with modern birth chart interpretation.

Duration: 5h
Certification: non-certification course
Format: self-paced
Skill level: beginner, intermediate
Career pathway: interest

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Course program

Intro to Traditional Astrology is a self-paced online course taught by Kelly Surtees through Astrology University. The course introduces core concepts from traditional and Hellenistic astrology and offers a structured way to integrate these ancient techniques with a modern interpretive approach to the birth chart.

The course is for students who want to deepen their birth chart interpretation skills and add traditional tools to their existing practice. It suits beginners curious about traditional astrology and intermediate students confused by whole sign houses or wanting to integrate older traditions with modern psychological astrology. No prior credentials are required, but basic familiarity with the birth chart is helpful.

– The philosophy of whole sign houses and how it differs from quadrant-based house systems
– The doctrine of sect: identifying benefic and challenging planetary influences in a chart
– The power of house rulerships and how rulers indicate specific life areas (career, love, money)
– Why outer planets do not rule signs in traditional astrology and how to work with them in interpretation
– How to assess planetary condition to judge the strength and effectiveness of each planet in a chart

The course is taught by Kelly Surtees, a counselling astrologer with more than 15 years in private practice and a senior instructor at Astrology University. Kelly holds the Practitioner’s Diploma from the Federation of Australian Astrologers and teaches at international conferences including NORWAC, UAC, and ISAR. She is known for a warm, grounded teaching style that makes traditional techniques accessible.

The format is self-paced. The full program runs over three weeks of structured instruction with around five hours and twenty minutes of class video. All content is available immediately for online viewing or download, and students can revisit lessons at their own pace. An online discussion forum supports questions and conversation between sessions.

Meet your teacher

Kelly Surtees

Kelly Surtees is a counselling astrologer and writer based between Sydney and Toronto, with more than 15 years in private practice. She teaches with a traditional focus, grounding ancient philosophy in modern life, and is on the teaching faculty at Astrology University.

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Jess S.

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This is such a comprehensive and insightful course. I am having many breakthroughs and insights into my own chart and those I am close to. Definitely a missing piece of the puzzle for me.
Frances M.

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I like that the lessons were presented by different teachers with varying perspectives. The readings are excellent and a great addition to my library. The course was stimulating, but not overwhelming with technical details.
Jessica B.

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This has been a very informative class. The focus on the angles has been really illuminating. I am loving Melanie Reinhart's material and I just adore Darby Costello's perspective on just about anything! Great course work!
Monica H.

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So happy to have found this school! The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about teaching. Quality lectures, readings, homework assignments and feedback on homework all contributed to my learning. Attending classes and Q&A's live with a group of stellar students enriched my experience. Can't wait for the next course!
Catherine M.

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Comprehensive material, excellent instruction, well-designed program format. Generous time and knowledge given to all students. Worth it!