Practical Archetypal Astrology II: Natal Chart Practicum
Dr. Laurence Hillman
Spring 2025
Renowned archetypal astrologer, Dr. Laurence Hillman, and Kosmos Institute of Mythology, Esotericism, and Archetypes are delighted to announce the launch of an annual curriculum devoted to the study and practice of archetypal astrology.
Astrology is enjoying a booming renaissance and it is worth wondering: Why? The general feeling seems to be that as we shift into new paradigms and world views associated with the Age of Aquarius, the individual focus on external validation through the acquisition of material goods, fame, and power is shifting, as well.
Dr. Hillman’s focus in these courses is to equip all levels of astrologers with the practical tools needed to understand the meaning and purpose of universal archetypal forces—principles whose active influence in our lives is represented in astrology through the placement, movement, and interaction between the planets, the houses, the signs, and the aspects. Dr. Hillman is particularly adept at encouraging students to move past their inherited assumptions and judgments to penetrate further into the rich symbolism of astrological events.
The series is organized into four nine-week courses. Each course builds a strong foundation of practical knowledge upon which the next course will expand. The courses can be taken as a one-year foundational series or as individual courses that assist students in advancing further knowledge in one particular area of focus.
The second course in the series focuses on achieving mastery at casting and reading natal birth charts. Dr. Hillman will gather birth data from enrolled students and each week, a few of these will serve as examples for the whole class. This is a practicum course, meaning that students are encouraged to chime in and learn by doing.
If you enroll for this course, please know that time is limited so we are taking birth data from students on a first come, first served basis.
Once you enroll, please immediately send an email with your complete birth data: Place, Time, and Date to info@kosmosinstitute.org and we will add you to the list. A schedule with your reading date and time will be sent to the entire class. If you miss your reading you can watch it later in the recording.
PLEASE NOTE: if you are a complete beginner, we recommend signing up for the first course in the series and watching all the lectures before this course begins in the spring.
Nine Thursdays Live on Zoom
10 AM — 11:30 AM PST
March 22 — May 24, 2025
Practice reading natal charts in a group setting. With 48 years of experience as a practicing astrologer, Dr. Laurence Hillman starts each class with a short lecture on diverse relevant topics (see class outline) and then discusses two charts with the class leaving 30 minutes for Q&A. Student birth charts will serve as our examples for the learning process, which is a practicum, meaning that students are encouraged to chime in. Enjoy a safe and encouraging study environment.
Born and raised in Zürich, Switzerland, Dr. Hillman became immersed in archetypes at the age of sixteen. As a professional archetypal coach, he specializes in helping his clients understand their deeper purpose and their life's calling.
His tools for mapping archetypes include archetypal astrology for which he is one of the leading voices worldwide. he has been a practicing astrologer for over 47 years. He is the author of Planets in Play - How to Reimagine Your Life Through the Language of Astrology, the co-author of Alignments - How to Live in Harmony with the Universe, and also the co-author of Archetypes at Work - Evolving your Story, One Character at a Time.
Student Testimonials:
Smooth and brilliant pedagogy. Synthesis of difficult material. Complete control of the subject. Kind and far-ranging answers. Very respectful to students. Useful bibliography and oral suggestions. Can't wait for the Spring course.
—Joe Schraibman
Practical Archetypal Astrology with Laurence Hillman delivered exactly what he promised, a “Deep Dive for Beginners.” This is the class that I have been searching for and I was not disappointed. Laurence started at the very beginning, teaching the basics of astrology, and then he walked us through step by step to understand the symbolic language of archetypal astrology. This class offers powerful tools for a new way of seeing ourselves and the world.
—Brent Updegraff
Great class! Dr. Hillman is an interesting and knowledgeable expert and teacher, and he presented the information in a way that each week built off the previous. The analogies of the planets to actors on a stage etc. were easy to remember and visualize. The reading material was very instructive and helpful, especially since this was my first time learning about something other than sun sign astrology. A whole new world has been opened up to me. I appreciated the lectures being recorded. I listened to several of the recordings, and they helped plant the ideas covered. The pace was quick and that seems appropriate, especially with the recordings and reading materials. The opportunity to ask questions and the suggestion to create a study group were also excellent. I appreciate the amount of information given and much prefer getting a lot of information to not getting enough. I highly recommend this course and am looking forward to taking subsequent classes.
—Helen Bjork