Certificate in Astrology
Learn Astrology Online or Distance Learning
Certificate in Astrology
Three Terms
The Certificate in Astrology Course is designed for beginners to astrology or those who wish to refresh their ‘back to basics’ knowledge. The course aims to provide students with a good grounding in the fundamental principles of astrology. The Mayo teaches a contemporary and broad syllabus from which astrological theories are based, along with the fundamentals of chart interpretation and to apply these in terms of potential psychological traits. By the end of the course, students can expect to be proficient in basic astrological techniques and interpretation of the natal chart.
Term One
We will cover the Planets, the Signs and the Astrological Houses.
Term Two
Introduction to Social and Global (Mundane) astrology as well as Aspects between the planets.
Term Three
We will cover Major Aspect Configurations, Moon Phases, Retrogradation, Chart Shaping and an Introduction to Relationship Astrology (Synastry) and Interpretation of the natal chart.
Course work
Students will need to submit six 500-word reports for each term and will need to submit a 1500-word project to qualify for the Certificate
Duration
The course will need to be completed within one year
Pre-requisites
None required
Fee
£319 per term (10% discount if three terms paid in advance)
Fast-Track Certificate in Astrology
Two Terms
This course is exactly the same as the Certificate Course but bypasses the first term so students would only need to complete term’s two and three. The course would suit students who already have a foundation in the Planets, Signs and Astrological Houses.
Students are provided with the first term’s webinar recordings complimentary and as a refresher to watch if they wish to.
Learning Pathways
Online/Distance learning
Online
You can choose to complete the certificate in Astrology via online learning, weekly live classes, there are two intakes each year – July and October, upcoming term dates are listed below.
Distance learning
You may wish to learn via distance learning/correspondence, this pathway of learning is designed for students who wish to study at their own pace. There are no set start dates or times as all coursework is done in your own time and summitted to your tutor.
Choose your preferred option when registering for your course.
ONLINE CERTIFICATE COURSES 2026/27
OCTOBER 2026 – MAY 2027
OCTOBER 2027 – MAY 2028
Astrology Certified Beginners Class
The Mayo School will have the next intake for the Autumn beginner’s online course which will start in October 2026. There are three terms and classes will run on Monday nights from 7pm – 9pm. The course is for one academic year. Students will need to attend or watch the recordings for the following classes.
TERM 1
Seven classes which include four webinars, two reading weeks with pre-recorded webinar plus one Q&A
This term will cover the planets, the signs and the astrological houses.
Fee £319 payable at the start of each term
Week 1: Monday 12th October 2026
Week 2: Monday 19th October 2026
Week 3: Monday 26th October 2026
Week 4: Monday 2nd November 2026
Week 5: Monday 9th November 2026
Reading week
Week 6: Monday 16th November 2026
Reading week
Week 7: Monday 23rd November 2026
One hour Q&A
Week 1: Monday 4th October 2027
Week 2: Monday 11th October 2027
Week 3: Monday 18th October 2027
Week 4: Monday 25 October 2027
Week 5: Monday 1st November 2027
Reading week
Week 6: Monday 8th November 2027
Reading week
Week 7: Monday 15th November 2027
One hour Q&A
TERM 2
Seven classes which include four webinars, two reading weeks with pre-recorded webinar plus one Q&A
This term will cover the introduction to basic social and global (Mundane) astrology, Aspect and Grand Aspect Patterns/Major Configurations between the planets.
Fee £319 payable at the start of each term
Week 1: Monday 8th February 2027
Week 2: Monday 15thFebruary 2027
Week 3: Monday 22nd February 2027
Week 4: Monday 1st March 2027
Week 5: Monday 8th March 2027
Reading week
Week 6: Monday 15th March 2027
Reading week
Week 7: Monday 22nd March 2027
One hour Q&A
Week 1: Monday 7th February 2028
Week 2: Monday 14thFebruary 2028
Week 3: Monday 21st February 2028
Week 4: Monday 28th February 2028
Week 5: Monday 6th March 2028
Reading week
Week 6: Monday 13th March 2028
Reading week
Week 7: Monday 20th March 2028
One hour Q&A
TERM 3
Seven classes which include four webinars, two reading weeks with pre-recorded webinar plus one Q&A
This term will cover Moon phases, Retrogradation, Chart shaping and an introduction to Relationship Astrology (Synastry) and Interpretation of the natal chart.
Fee £319 payable at the start of each term
Week 1: Monday 5th April 2027
Week 2: Monday 12th April 2027
Week 3: Monday 19th April 2027
Week 4: Monday 26th April 2027
Week 5: Monday 3rd May 2027
Reading week
Week 6: Monday 10th May 2027
Reading week
Week 7: Monday 17th May 2027
One hour Q&A
Week 1: Monday 3rd April 2028
Week 2: Monday 10th April 2028
Week 3: Monday 17th April 2028
Reading week
Week 4: Monday 24th April 2028
Week 5: Monday 1st May 2028
Reading week
Week 6: Monday 8th May 2028
Week 7: Monday 15th May 2028
One hour Q&A