Essentials of Astrology

Astrology has fascinated people for thousands of years. From ancient civilizations to modern social media, people have looked to the stars for meaning, guidance, and self-understanding.

But what actually is astrology?

At its core, astrology is a symbolic system that studies the positions of the planets and zodiac signs to explore personality, emotions, relationships, and life patterns. Rather than predicting the future with certainty, modern astrology is often used as a tool for reflection and personal insight.

In this course, you’ll learn the essential building blocks of astrology:

• the zodiac signs
• the planets
• the houses
• and how they combine in a birth chart

You do not need any background knowledge to begin. We’ll keep things simple, visual, and practical — focusing only on the core ideas that make astrology work.

By the end of this course, you’ll understand the basic language of astrology and be able to read simple chart interpretations for yourself and others.