Faculty of Astrological Studies
The Faculty of Astrological Studies was founded at 19.50 BST on 7th June 1948 in London, England.
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History
It was founded under the auspices of the Astrological Lodge of London, for the purpose of advancing the understanding of the astrological tradition and producing practicing astrologers of integrity.[1]
Its founding members were Charles Carter, Edmund Casselli, Margaret Hone, and Lorenze von Sommaruga.[1] The Faculty became independent of the Lodge in 1954. Its first Principal was the British astrologer Charles Carter,[2] who was supported by his friend and FAS fellow-council member John Addey.[3] Carter remained in the post of president until 1954, when he was succeeded by Margaret Hone,[2] and later by Jeff Mayo in 1969[4] and by Julia Parker in 1973. Two of its former tutors, Liz Greene and Howard Sasportas, went on to found the Centre for Psychological Astrology in London in 1983.
The Faculty’s aim then and now is to raise the standard of astrological education. Since its establishment, the Faculty has become known worldwide as a first class astrological teaching body and its Diploma, the D.F.Astrol.S., is among the most highly valued and recognised international qualifications for the professional astrologer. All Diploma holders must abide by the Faculty’s Code of Ethics.
Original objectives
In the 'Prospectus and Brief Syllabus of the Faculty of Astrological Studies' issued in August 1948, the objectives of the Faculty were set out as follows:
- The Faculty of Astrological Studies has been founded by the Astrological Lodge of London as an independent examining body in all astrological subjects. It is a non profit making organisation having as its functions:
- 1) the drawing up of a syllabus of astrological subjects of a high standard;
- 2) the instituting of courses of tuition;
- 3) the preparation and holding of examinations in astrology, both of intermediate and final standards.
The Faculty of Astrological Studies today
The Faculty of Astrological Studies runs training courses by distance learning or classes in London. Its syllabus is reputed to be "rigorous" and includes a study of "history, astronomy, psychology, counselling methods, and every kind of astrological technique".[5] Holders of its diploma are required to sign its Code of Ethics.[6] It also holds an annual Summer School in Oxford.
The Faculty is a member of the Advisory Panel on Astrological Education.
Patrons
Present Faculty Patrons
Robert Hand, B.A., Hon.D.F.Astrol.S. - Liz Greene, Ph.D., D.F.Astrol.S. - Clare Martin, M.A., F.F.Astrol.S. - Julia Parker, D.F.Astrol.S. - Melanie Reinhart, B.A., D.F.Astrol.S.
Past Patrons
John Addey, M.A., D.F.Astrol.S. - Baldur Ebertin, Ph.D., Hon.D.F.Astrol.S. - Dane Rudhyar, Hon. D.F.Astrol.S.
See also
Other Astrological Study Organizations
- The Rosicrucian Fellowship (Max Heindel, USA)
- National Council for Geocosmic Research (USA)
- Kepler College (USA)
- Sophia Centre; see also Sophia Centre (Astrodienst; Nicholas Campion) (UK)
- Astrological Lodge of London (Alan Leo, etc.)
Weblinks
- FAS website (incl. The Faculty Code of Ethics (PDF))
- Astrological Lodge of London
Notes and References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Greene, Liz, and Sasportas, Howard, The inner planets: building blocks of personal reality; p.ix. Weiser Books, 1993. ISBN|978-0-87728-741-4
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Holden, J. H., A History of Horoscopic Astrology, AFA, (1996), p.196. ISBN|978-0-86690-463-6
- ↑ Mann, A.T., The Future of Astrology; p.41. Cosimo, Inc., 2004. ISBN|978-1-931044-87-5.
- ↑ Dean, Malcolm, The astrology game: the truth about astrology; p.258. Beaufort Books, 1980. ISBN|978-0-8253-0002-8
- ↑ Porche, Jean, and Vaughan, Deborah Vaughan, Psychics and Mediums in Canada; p.122. Dundurn Press Ltd., 2005. ISBN|978-1-55002-497-5.
- ↑ Parry, Robert, In Defense of Astrology: Astrology's Answers to Its Critics; p.50. Llewellyn Publications, 1991. ISBN|978-0-87542-596-2.
