The School of Astrological Arcana
SPRING 2026 COHORT
10 weeks of immersion in natal chart interpretation and mythic astrology.
A guided initiation into the symbolic language of the planets and stars.
Begins April 29th, 2026
Learn to read the natal chart with depth and confidence, blending classical technique, myth, and archetypal insight.
10-Week Live Course
$399
or 2 payments of $199.50
7 live lectures + 3 astrology labs
Live on Zoom + recordings
Workbooks, chart exercises, curated reading materials
Live community of like-minded seekers
Astrology is a language of symbols.
Astrology is one of humanity’s oldest tools for understanding the relationship between self and cosmos.
Yet many students discover that after learning the basics—planets, signs, houses, and aspects—a deeper question arises:
How do we bring the chart to life?
How do we move from memorized meanings to living interpretation?
How do we weave the elements of the chart into a coherent story about character, fate, and transformation?
The School of Astrological Arcana was created to answer these questions.
You don’t need to be an advanced astrologer to benefit from this program. Many students arrive knowing the basics of astrology but feeling unsure how to bring a chart together.
This course is designed to help you move from learning the symbols of astrology to truly interpreting them.
In this course, we approach astrology as both technical craft and symbolic art, drawing from:
• classical astrological techniques
• mythology and archetypal storytelling
• depth psychology
• symbolic and poetic interpretation
The natal chart becomes more than a reflection of personality, and reveals a living myth unfolding through time.
What makes this course different
Many astrology courses focus primarily on memorizing planetary meanings.
The School of Astrological Arcana approaches astrology as a symbolic and mythic language.
In this course students learn to:
• synthesize planets, signs, houses, and aspects into coherent interpretations
• work with mythology and archetypal symbolism
• develop an intuitive interpretive voice
• read charts as narratives of character, fate, and transformation
Rather than “cookbook astrology,” this program teaches the art of chart interpretation.
“This class opened my eyes to a world of astrology I hadn't known about before. I truly wish it wasn't over! I feel a night and day difference in my ability to analyze a chart and follow transits. The history and mythopoetic approach was beautiful and I truly enjoyed every moment!”
~ Malia Hart, SoAA February 2023 cohort
What you will learn
by the end of this class, you will be able to:
• Read natal charts with clarity and interpretive confidence
• Understand how planets, signs, houses, and aspects work together
• Identify major life themes and psychological patterns in a chart
• Integrate mythological symbolism into astrological interpretation
• Recognize planetary cycles and major developmental turning points
• Develop your own voice and intuition as an astrologer
Rather than memorizing isolated meanings, you will learn how to synthesize the entire chart as a dynamic system.
Who this course is for
This course is designed for astrology students who are ready to deepen their practice.
It may be a good fit for you if:
• You know the basics of astrology but struggle to synthesize a chart
• You want to approach astrology through myth, archetypes, and symbolism
• You are studying astrology seriously for personal or professional practice
• You want guidance and support as you develop your interpretive voice
• You are drawn to astrology as both a spiritual and intellectual tradition
Whether you hope to become a professional astrologer or deepen your personal study, this course offers a structured path into deeper chart interpretation.
Students who are newer to astrology may also wish to begin with my introductory course, Astrology for Beginners, which can be bundled with this course.
How the course works
The School of Astrological Arcana unfolds over 10 weeks of live instruction and guided study.
Each lecture explores a major theme in astrology, and these lectures are supplemented with readings, exercises, and chart interpretation practice.
In addition to the lectures, we will gather for Astrology Practicum sessions where students can practice reading charts together, ask questions, and deepen their interpretive skills in real time, with Cristina’s support.
Inside the course you will receive:
• 7 in-depth lectures
• 3 Astrology Practicum sessions
• chart interpretation exercises
• downloadable workbooks and study materials
• guided meditations for symbolic exploration
• access to a community of fellow astrology students
All live sessions are recorded, so you can revisit them anytime.
Spring Cohort | Course Curriculum & Dates
Class Dates: April 29
May 6, 13, 20, 27
June 3, 10, 17, 24
July 1
All classes held live on Zoom at 4:30pm - 6pm EST
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We begin by exploring astrology’s historical roots and symbolic worldview.
You’ll learn how ancient cultures understood the cosmos as a living, interconnected system—and how mythic thinking informs astrological interpretation. -
Planets, signs, houses, and the structure of the natal chart.
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Our first practicum session offers review of the first two lectures’s material, and provides open ended space for chart reading practice with the class.
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Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, and Mars.
We explore these planets through mythology and psychological symbolism. -
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto.
These planets reveal the larger forces shaping our lives and collective experience.Item description -
Offering a review of the previous two lectures, and holding open-ended space for chart interpretation practice.
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The twelve houses as fields of human experience and development.
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The geometry of the heavens and the relational dynamics between planets.
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Offering review of the previous two classes, and our last open-ended chart practice session.
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Understanding planetary cycles and how they mark turning points in a life story.
Meet your instructor
Hi, I’m Cristina Farella, astrologer and founder of Eighth House Astrology.
I’m the author of Divination for Dummies and the co-author of The Celestial Bodies Oracle. I hold an M.A. in Western Intellectual Traditions from the CUNY Graduate Center, where I studied Greek drama, classical literature, and the symbolic imagination of the ancient world.
This is my fourth year teaching this class, and my work as an astrologer weaves together:
• traditional astrological technique
• mythology and archetypal psychology
• poetic interpretation
• perspectives on creativity and personal ritual
Through my teaching, I aim to help students move beyond memorization into deep, intuitive understanding of the natal chart.
Kind words from past students
“Cristina is an incredibly insightful astrologer and wonderful teacher. She is thorough, knowledgable, engaging, and creative in her lectures, and always took time to answer my questions thoughtfully. I feel that my practice grew exponentially through her teachings on technique, interpretation, and poeticism.”
~ Katrin Ree, SoAA Summer 2022 cohort
“The School of Astrological Arcana was such an incredible class! 💕 It has truly expanded my heart and mind. Chart interpretation is becoming more and more natural for me. This class totally changed my view on how the universe works.”
~ Mallory Fyfe, SoAA Summer 2022 cohort
“This class is absolutely magical. Even though I was a true beginner, The School of Astrological Arcana took me so far down the path of studying astrology, reading my own chart, diving into myth, reading charts for friends and family, and deepening my own spiritual practices and rituals. If you have any interest in astrology whatsoever, you can’t miss this class.”
~ Jillian Vicinanza, SoAA Winter 2023 cohort
Enrollment & Tuition
Tuition
$399
includes:
7 live lectures
3 live Astrology Practicum sessions
curated reading list
downloadable workbooks, slides, and other supplemental materials
lifetime access to recordings
access to live class community
Optional course bundle
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Optional course bundle *
If you’re newer to astrology, you might want to pair this class with my introductory course, Astrology for Beginners.
This foundational class covers the essential building blocks of astrology: signs, planets, houses, and aspects, giving students foundational definitions of those pieces of the natal chart.
Many students in the past have paired this course with The School of Astrological Arcana, where we move beyond the basics into deeper techniques of interpretation.
You can enroll in both of these classes for $498 (a savings of $100!).
Astrology for Beginners is a self-paced course that you can complete either before or alongside The School of Astrological Arcana.
FAQs
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Yes. This course is designed for students who already know the basics of astrology. Best suited for this course are informed beginners to intermediate practitioners.
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All sessions are recorded and available for replay.
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Live classes are held on Zoom, and students receive a Zoom link by April 28th.
Recordings, supplemental materials, and class discussions are access on Mighty Networks, a free social learning platform that students will also receive an invite to by April 28th.
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Students have one week after our first lecture to drop the class with a full refund. After that, barring extreme personal circumstances, students who need to drop the class will only be refunded 25% of class tuition. Thank you for understanding.
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I reserve three reduced cost seats for students with financial need in this course. Please reach out to me via the contact form below if you’d like to discuss enrollment options.
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Students have lifetime access to materials, so if you can’t follow along live, or life gets busy, you can jump back in when you are ready.
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I am primarily influenced by Hellenistic perspectives, so use the Whole Sign house system, but have no problem with students bringing questions about quadrant house systems to my classes. The houses are a lens through which we see the chart, and I do not believe there is one “true” house system.
Other questions? Drop me a line.
Begin your journey into the arcana.
Astrology is a symbolic language that reveals the hidden patterns of our lives.
The School of Astrological Arcana invites you to learn that language more deeply—to study the heavens as myth, symbol, and living story.
Enrollment is now open.