Oraculos Horary
Astrology Certification
Program Curriculum
This page outlines the complete curriculum for the Oraculos Horary Astrology Certification — a training in classical astrological foundations and predictive horary practice.
This page contains the full, detailed curriculum for the Horary Astrology Certification.
You do not need to review every part of this syllabus to benefit from the course — it is here for students who appreciate knowing the complete structure of their learning journey.
If you prefer to simply enroll and begin the experience, you will be guided step-by-step through all the material during the classes.
Curriculum Overview
The program is divided into three main parts:
- Astrological Fundamentals
- Applied Horary Interpretation
- Final Examination
Each week builds on the last, moving from core symbolic literacy and astronomical understanding into full predictive horary practice across all major areas of life.
Part-1 — Astrological Fundamentals
Part-1 establish the philosophical, astronomical, and symbolic foundations necessary for precise horary judgment. Even if you are completely new to astrology, this section will give you a strong, structured base.
Foundations of Astrology & Cosmic Structure
- What is Astrology — nature, purpose, and mechanisms of the astrological art
- Branches of Astrology — natal, horary, electional, mundane, medical, etc.
- Primer on Astrological Symbolism — planets, signs, houses as symbolic language
- Basic Astronomy for Astrologers:
- Terrestrial Equator & Celestial Equator
- The Ecliptic & Celestial Sphere
- Obliquity of the Earth
- Declination: Parallels & Contra-Parallels
- Out-of-Bounds planets
- Motion within the chart
Zodiacs, Philosophy, and Planetary Cosmology
- Geocentric vs. heliocentric frameworks
- Constellational Zodiac
- Tropical vs. sidereal zodiacs
- Zodiacal placement vs. zodiacal longitude
- The Philosophy of Astrology:
- Four Qualities: hot/cold, wet/dry
- Humours & temperaments
- Elements & triplicities
- Life principles
- Seasons & quadruplicities
- Lunar phases
- Classical Source Studies:
- Ptolemy on the planets
- The Thema Mundi
- Modern Planets — integration, meaning, and use
- Astronomical Considerations:
- Planetary glyphs
- Orbital period
- Daily motion
- Retrogradation
- Sect of planets and signs
- Celestial Joys
- Domicile & detriment
- Aspect theory and the natures of the aspects
Planetary Functions & Dignities
- Planets as universal significators
- Essential dignity & debility
- Triplicity rulers
- Rapid aspect spotting (sign-based)
- Training visual judgment and interpretive speed
Planetary Functions & Dignities II
- Rapid aspect spotting (degree-based)
- Planets as specific significators
- Exaltation & fall
- Houses & house theory
- The 5-degree rule
- Ephemeris training — aspect spotting in real charts
- Antiscia & contra-antiscia
- Terms/bounds & faces
- Peregrination
- Hayz & contrariety of Hayz
Part-2— Applied Horary Interpretation
From Part-2 onward, the focus shifts fully into horary practice. Each class explores different types of questions, showing you how to apply the foundational principles within real-world charts.
Finance, Siblings & Planetary Conditions
- Financial horaries
- Siblings horaries
- External conditions that accidentally fortify or debilitate a planet:
- Angularity, speed, light, orientation
- Solar conditions:
- Cazimi
- Combustion
- Under-the-beams
- Reception & mutual reception
Family & Relationship Horaries
- Father horaries
- Mother horaries
- Marriage horaries
- Children horaries
Rumours, Property & Relocation
- Rumour horaries — truth, falsehood, credibility
- Land purchase horaries
- Relocation horaries — moving, changing cities or countries
Career & Multiple Options
- Career horaries — vocation, work changes, professional direction
- Multiple options horaries — choosing between jobs, paths, or opportunities
Oneiromancy I (Dream Interpretation via Astrology)
- Introduction to oneiromancy within the horary tradition
- When to cast a chart on a dream
- Symbolic systems for dream interpretation
- Recognizing dream signatures in the chart
Oneiromancy II (Advanced Dream Divination)
- Advanced symbolic layering in dream charts
- Timing events via dream horaries
- Working with dream omens
- Case studies in dream-based divination
Decumbiture I (Medical Horary)
- Chart of the first moment of illness
- Identifying causes of disease in the chart
- Planetary signatures of illness
- Medical significators and their conditions
Decumbiture II (Advanced Medical Horary)
- Prognosis and development of disease
- Critical periods & danger points
- Recovery signatures
- Practical case studies
Part-3 — Final Examination
The program concludes with a single comprehensive final exam, administered across two weekends to accommodate cohort size and allow each student the time needed to demonstrate their competence fully.
What the Final Exam Covers
Fundamentals:
- Planets, signs, houses
- Essential dignities & debilities
- Triplicity rulership
- Aspects (sign-based and degree-based)
- Sect
- Solar conditions
- Planetary condition
- Antiscia
- Chart coherence and radicality
Applied horary judgments:
- Relationship charts
- Career & vocation
- Travel & relocation
- Land & property
- Financial questions
- Medical onset (decumbiture)
- Oneiromancy & dream charts
- Multi-option scenarios
- Timing of events
- Articulation of reasoning and judgment
Ready to Study Horary in This Way?
If this curriculum resonates with you and you feel called to enter this work in a serious, structured way, we invite you to join the upcoming cohort of the Oraculos Horary Astrology Certification.