Advanced Astrology Part Two: The Sun and Moon in the Quadrants

Course Description

“The Sun and the Moon in the Quadrants” is the second of three advanced astrology courses offered by Alexander Von Schlieffen on the Jung Platform. 

Three courses comprise the advanced level. They can be taken independently, although they make most sense taken in order. They are:

Part One: Elements & Quadrants

Part Two: The Sun and the Moon in the Quadrants

Part Three: The Ascendant and its Ruler 

In this interactive course, Part Two, Alexander takes a profound and playful look at the Sun and the Moon in the quadrants. The Sun, the Moon and the Ascendant contain the core of our life story. The Ascendent will be addressed in Part Three. The other planets add complexity to the topic, but the essence can be found studying these three astrological factors. 

The Sun shows how we act, where our motor is and how it runs. The Moon provides the emotional fuel for the Sun. It describes the way we feel about life, people and intimacy. It shapes our daily moods and shows how we reconnect with life’s origins. The Ascendant symbolizes our life task, what we’re called to bring into existence. Once we understand this “triplicity“ in an individual birth chart, we find the essence of someone’s personal life path.

This is where the interpretation of a natal chart begins; the conscious wheel of the Sun might be identified with one way to relate to the world. But our unconscious needs, as they are symbolized by the position of the Moon, might lead us down a very different path. The art of astrology is to help us reconcile or honor the different ways we’re characteristically pushed and pulled.

Seeing the Sun and the Moon in the quadrants helps you see yourself and others freshly. You can’t work with what you have until you know what you have. Agency starts with knowing what’s influencing you and what’s at your disposal.

Get the lay of the inner land with Alexander. Mark your course starting from where you are and head toward what you came here for. Learn how to help others do the same by contemplating the Sun and Moon in their charts. 

 If you’re new to astrology, we strongly suggest you take either “Astrology for Beginners” or the somewhat more advanced course “A Deeper Look at Astrology”. Both courses are also with Alexander Von Schlieffen, and reveal his particular perspective on astrology. 

This course is ideal if

• Interpret the Sun and Moon in birth charts through the quadrant framework.
• Continue your studies in astrology with a talented, respected and original astrologer. (This course will be difficult for newcomers to astrology.)
• Use astrology as an adjunct in your coaching or therapy practice.
• Understand yourself, your family, colleagues and friends better.

Course Overview

Class One: The  Sun in the First Quadrant and Moon in all four

There are 16 possible variations of the Sun and the Moon in the four quadrants. They can be in the same quadrant, in the opposite one or the following or preceding one.

In class one, we will look at the Sun in the first quadrant and the four possible positions of the moon in relation to it.

Sun in the 1st quadrant, Moon in the 1st quadrant

Sun in the 1st quadrant, Moon in the 2nd quadrant

Sun in the 1st quadrant, Moon in the 3rd quadrant

Sun in the 1st quadrant, Moon in the 4th quadrant

 

Class Two: The Sun in the Second Quadrant and Moon variations

Sun in the 2nd quadrant, Moon in the 1st quadrant

Sun in the 2nd quadrant, Moon in the 2nd quadrant

Sun in the 2nd quadrant, Moon in the 3rd quadrant

Sun in the 2nd quadrant, Moon in the 4th quadrant

 

Class Three: The  Sun in the Third Quadrant and Moon variations

Sun in the 3rd quadrant, Moon in the 1st quadrant

Sun in the 3rd quadrant, Moon in the 2nd quadrant

Sun in the 3rd quadrant, Moon in the 3rd quadrant

Sun in the 3rd quadrant, Moon in the 4th quadrant

 

Class Four: The Sun in the Fourth Quadrant and Moon variations

Sun in the 4th quadrant, Moon in the 1st quadrant

Sun in the 4th quadrant, Moon in the 2nd quadrant

Sun in the 4th quadrant, Moon in the 3rd quadrant

Sun in the 4th quadrant, Moon in the 4th quadrant

 

By the end of this course you will

• Understand what the Sun and the Moon reveal in a birth chart.
• Recognize the significance of the placement of the Sun and Moon in the 4 quadrants.
• Discern under what circumstances the Sun and the Moon will dance or fight.
• Sense the joy of possibilities in approaching a birth chart.