The Faculty of Astrological Studies (founded 7th June 1948) is a UK based school of astrology which in its over sixty years of existence has enrolled more than 10,000 students from ninety countries.

History

The Faculty of Astrological Studies (FAS) was founded on the 7th June 1948 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. Its founding members were Charles E. O. Carter

Charles E. O. Carter

Charles Ernest Owen Carter was an English astrologer and astrological writer.Generally regarded as one of the masters of astrology during his lifetime, Carter's work, especially his insistence on first principles, remains a powerful influence on astrology and astrologers to this day...

, Edmund Casselli, Margaret Hone

Margaret Hone

Margaret Ethelwyn Hone was an influential mid–20th century astrologer and astrological author. She was also known as "Peg Hone".She was born at Studley, Warwickshire, England....

, and Lorenze von Sommaruga. The Faculty became independent of the Lodge in 1954. Its first Principle was the British astrologer Charles Carter, who was supported by his friend and FAS fellow-council member John Addey. Carter remained in the post of president until 1954, when he was succeeded by Margaret Hone, and later by Jeff Mayo

Jeff Mayo

Jeff Mayo was an English astrologer, astrology teacher, and astrology writer....

 in 1969 and by Julia Parker in 1973. Two of its former tutors, Liz Greene

Liz Greene

Liz Greene, is an American-British astrologer, psychologist and author. She is the sister of the late author Richard Leigh...

 and Howard Sasportas, went on to found the Centre for Psychological Astrology in London in 1983.

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". Holders of its diploma are required to sign its Code of Ethics. It also holds an annual Summer School in Oxford.

The position of President is currently held by Carole Taylor. It is a member of the Advisory Panel on Astrological Education.

Patrons

The present trustees are Robert Hand

Robert Hand

Robert Sterling Hand is an American astrologer, author, translator, and lecturer, who received the Regulus Award for his life's work at the "United Astrology Conference" in Denver in 2008.-Early life:...

, Liz Greene

Liz Greene

Liz Greene, is an American-British astrologer, psychologist and author. She is the sister of the late author Richard Leigh...

, Baldur Ebertin, Julia Parker and Melanie Reinhart

Melanie Reinhart

Melanie Reinhart is an astrologer and author based in the United Kingdom. She has taught for several well-known astrological schools in the UK and abroad, including the Faculty of Astrological Studies, the Centre for Psychological Astrology, the London School of Astrology, and Astro*Synthesis...

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