Welcome to the FCEA Course Catalog
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Earning Your FCEA Master Astrologer Degree
Requirements for earning FCEA Master Astrologer Certification:
- Completion of FCEA 100 Apprentice Level
- Completion of FCEA 200 Craftsperson Level
- Completion of FCEA 300 Master Level
- Completion of FCEA 401 Sacred Counsel – Master Level Required Elective
Upon successful completion of the 300 Master Level and the 401 Sacred Counsel elective, students will receive certification as a Forrest Center for Evolutionary Astrology Master Astrologer. An official diploma will be issued and the student be featured in our online Graduates directory on the FCEA website.
FCEA 402-407 will be optional elective courses only. Once an elective has been completed, the student will receive a recognition of accomplishment.
Honors Recognition: Students who complete all 400 level elective courses, FCEA 402-407, will receive an Honors designation upon their FCEA Master Astrologer degree.
Registration Information:
- The first step to enrollment is to register an account and log in.
- All FCEA courses can be purchased individually or in packages (with discounted pricing).
- Guided course dates are highlighted in blue.
- Required textbooks are not included in the course prices.
- Course prices vary based on factors including: the duration of each course, the amount of class discussion, and the number of assignments requiring in-depth review by teachers and tutors.
- If you already have a foundational understanding of Evolutionary Astrology: OR if you have studied with Steven before, you may want to enroll in the Level 100 self-guided courses to fast-track your studies. OR, if you know the basics of astrology but wish for more practice learning nodal analysis, you can take the FCEA-100 Evolutionary Transition Program (details in 100 Level Apprentice Course Packages below).
- Once you are an enrolled student: You will receive an exclusive invitation to the monthly live Student Q&A Call with Steven via Zoom, with an opportunity to submit a question and a chart, which may be randomly selected for a reading by Steven during the call.
- Package discounts: Students receive an approximate 10% discount over the individual course prices. The package purchase also ensures students are able to enroll in a complete degree program.
- Note to current students: If you have purchased a 100, 200 or 300 Level package, you do not have to register individually for each course. You will be automatically enrolled upon successful completion of the prerequisite course. If you have any questions about your registration status, contact the Registrar.
- The three package formats are: Guided, Self-Paced, and Transition. Guided is a tutor-led program with a mixture of video and live discussion. Self-Paced offers video only where you can move at your own pace without any live tutor interaction. Transition offers a mixture of Self-Paced and Guided courses, with a Self-Paced 101 and then our tutor-led Guided version of 102 (which is 102B) for nodal analysis. Transition is ideal for students who might already have an astrology background, but who would benefit from learning or reviewing the Steven Forrest approach to Evolutionary Astrology via a tutor-led program.
- Guided courses include: Two live Zoom calls (course orientation call and mid-course student Q&A call), weekly engagement with Forrest-trained tutors in our interactive lab class discussion forums, and additional exercises using course material.
- The FCEA 103 Chart Reading Practicum is required for the Apprentice Degree or to take courses at the Craftsperson Level.
Package Pricing
- Discounted package pricing is available when purchasing one of our offered package deals, which includes a block of courses all purchased at the same time. Package pricing cannot be applied retroactively.
Refund Policy
- Full Refund: Within 24 hours of purchase or until access has been granted to the course materials.
- Partial Refund: For any portion of the program for which access has not yet been granted. For courses purchased as part of a package, accessed courses will convert to la carte pricing prior to refund.
- No Refund: No refund is available once access to a course has been granted.
Subject to Change
- Course offerings, dates and prices are subject to change at any time without notice.
Apprentice
100 Level Apprentice Courses
Welcome, Future Apprentices! Our course list below explains the format and objectives of this program, which offers a path to mastery of Evolutionary Astrology fundamentals in the Steven Forrest Method, including his revolutionary approach to nodal analysis.
- To attain the Apprentice Degree, passing the full 100 series of: 101, 102 and 103 [OR] 101B, 102B and 103 is required. Here courses are presented individually first, then see 100 LEVEL APPRENTICE PACKAGES for package pricing discounts.
- It is also possible to earn the degree under a combination of the various Self-Paced and Guided 101 and 102 courses — e.g., 101, 102 and 103 [OR] 101, 102B and 103, as long as you have passed all three courses at this level
FCEA-101: THE INNER SKY: INTRODUCTION TO EVOLUTIONARY ASTROLOGY
Students learn how to master the basics of evolutionary astrology in the Forrest Method. You will learn the core language and key concepts as described in the required course textbook, The Inner Sky. It will contain a mixture of brief videos and narrative teaching components, as well as tests to gauge your familiarity with and/or grasp of the material covered. You will learn the concepts of planets, signs, houses and aspects. The course will expose you to the symbols used to represent these concepts and how to interpret them in the context of a person’s birthchart. As your proficiency increases, you’ll assemble these into sentences, paragraphs and ultimately a story about the individual whose chart you are interpreting. The focus in FCEA 101 is developing a fundamental understanding of a person’s psychological nature as reflected in the birthchart.
Duration: 9 weeks
Required Textbook: The Inner Sky.
Supplemental Textbooks: The Book of Fire, The Book of Earth, The Book of Air, The Book of Water.
All books by Steven Forrest, available through Seven Paws Press.
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FCEA-101B (Guided) $299
Individual Course
Course Dates
FCEA-101B-23 — January 22 – March 26, 2025
FCEA-101B-25 — June 4 – August 6, 2025
FCEA-101B-27 — September 17 – November 19, 2025
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FCEA-102: YESTERDAY’S SKY: THE LUNAR NODES, ASTROLOGY & REINCARNATION
Students learn detailed methods of nodal analysis using the Steven Forrest Method. To enroll, you MUST have completed one of the FCEA-101 courses. It will teach the techniques for detecting the fingerprints of unresolved issues from prior lifetimes, as presented in the birthchart. This is “the chart behind the chart.” You will learn how to decode it, and determine the remedy for the dilemmas it represents. This is the heart of evolutionary astrology. “Understand the Chart Behind the Chart” In FCEA 101, you learned how to understand a person’s psychological makeup. Here you will learn to see why he or she is that way today, facing challenges and possibilities. As these two perspectives come together, we encounter the full analytical power of this system of human understanding. You will learn nodal analysis, the Steven Forrest Method, the fundamental methods and techniques needed to add an evolutionary astrological perspective, through the Moon’s north and south nodes. You will learn the basic astronomy used to determine the location of the lunar nodes. Then applying the techniques already learned, interpreting nodes by sign and house placement, refining this through their planetary rulers, and planetary aspects, you will create a nodal story. As your understanding deepens, you will develop concepts and practices to better reveal the wounds a person carries in this lifetime. You’ll be able to offer possible roads for addressing them. This is the heart of evolutionary astrological counseling. The course materials are organized into cohesive modules. Each module may contain reading assignments, videos, PDF handouts and self-directed exercises. The course will complete with the assignment of a final exam. Completion of the self-directed exercises and final exam is required for anyone seeking certification.
Duration: 7 weeks
Required Textbook: Yesterday’s Sky
Supplemental Textbooks: The Book of Fire, The Book of Earth, The Book of Air, The Book of Water.
All books by Steven Forrest, available through Seven Paws Press.
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FCEA-102 (Self-Paced) $199
Individual Course - Open enrollment, register anytime.
NOTE regarding 103 enrollment: Upon successful course completion of the 102, you will become eligible to enroll in the next available FCEA-103 Chart Reading Practicum. Note that there may be a wait time for the next available course opening, as spaces are limited in the FCEA-103 and they fill up fast.)
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FCEA-102B (Guided) $299
Individual Course
Course Dates
FCEA-102B-21 — January 15 – March 5, 2025
FCEA-102B-23 — April 23 – June 11, 2025
FCEA-102B-25 — September 24 – November 12, 2025
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FCEA-103: CHART READING PRACTICUM
This course builds on FCEA 101 (Introduction to Evolutionary Astrology) and FCEA 102 (The Lunar Nodes, Astrology and Reincarnation). It will help you review and apply the core vocabulary and methods needed to continue studying with the FCEA by applying them to actual charts. Everything that follows in the program is based upon this fundamental language. Each week the class will work together analyzing charts. Your teacher, tutor and fellow students will participate in a set of forums with specific discussion topics. Students are required to complete writing assignments and a written final exam to pass the course.
Duration: 7 weeks
Required Textbook: The Inner Sky, Yesterday’s Sky, The Book of Fire, The Book of Earth, The Book of Air, The Book of Water.
All books by Steven Forrest, available through Seven Paws Press.
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FCEA-103 $499
Individual Course
Course Dates
FCEA-103-19 — January 8 – February 26, 2025
FCEA-103-21 — March 26 – May 14, 2025
FCEA-103-23 — June 25 – August 13, 2025
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FCEA-100Z: WEEKLY SMALL-GROUP TUTORING LAB (100 LEVEL STUDENTS)
100Z is a small-group learning experience covering basic skills needed for natal chart analysis. This class is designed to be taken simultaneously with 101B, 102B and/or 103, providing an opportunity for live instruction in a casual, comfortable setting. Students meet with a tutor once a week on Zoom in order to review course curriculum. Time is provided for questions and answers (Q&A) between student and tutor, as well as for discussion of sample charts.
Duration: 8 weeks
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FCEA-100Z (Guided Zoom) $199
Individual Course
Course Dates
Please note: Weekly 100Z session time options will be announced via email from the FCEA Registrar or at your 101B, 102B or 103 course orientation. These options will also be included in your Course Opening Email, sent several hours after orientation. You will be able to submit your section preference by replying to this email.
FCEA-100Z-17 — February 5 – March 26, 2025
FCEA-100Z-19 — April 2025 (Dates TBD)
FCEA-100Z-21 — June 2025 (Dates TBD)
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100 Level Apprentice Course Packages
FCEA-100 PACKAGES
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FCEA-100 Full Guided Program w/Practicum $999
Includes: Guided 101B, 102B, 103 (23 weeks)
Course Dates
FCEA-101B-23 — January 22 – March 26, 2025
FCEA-101B-25 — June 4 – August 6, 2025
FCEA-101B-27 — September 17 – November 19, 2025
FCEA-102B-21 — January 15 – March 5, 2025
FCEA-102B-23 — April 23 – June 11, 2025
FCEA-102B-25 — September 24 – November 12, 2025
FCEA-103-19 — January 8 – February 26, 2025
FCEA-103-21 — March 26 – May 14, 2025
FCEA-103-23 — June 25 – August 13, 2025
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FCEA-100 Full Self-Paced Program w/Practicum $799
Includes: 101 Self-Paced, 102 Self-Paced and 103 Guided (7 weeks)
NOTE regarding 103 enrollment: Upon successful course completion of the 102, you will become eligible to enroll in the next available FCEA-103 Chart Reading Practicum. Note that there may be a wait time for the next available course opening, as spaces are limited in the FCEA-103 and they fill up fast.)
Course Dates
FCEA-103-19 — January 8 – February 26, 2025
FCEA-103-21 — March 26 – May 14, 2025
FCEA-103-23 — June 25 – August 13, 2025
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FCEA-100 Evolutionary Transition Program - Self-Paced/Guided w/Practicum $899
Includes: 101 Self-Paced and Guided 102B, 103 (14 weeks)
For experienced astrologers who may be new to Evolutionary Astrology or who desire to review the fundamentals with 101 Self-Paced and then join our next 102B Guided course in Nodal Analysis, followed by the 103 Practicum. This package qualifies for the FCEA Apprentice Degree.
Course Dates
FCEA-102B-21 — January 15 – March 5, 2025
FCEA-102B-23 — April 23 – June 11, 2025
FCEA-102B-25 — September 24 – November 12, 2025
FCEA-103-19 — January 8 – February 26, 2025
FCEA-103-21 — March 26 – May 14, 2025
FCEA-103-23 — June 25 – August 13, 2025
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Craftsperson
Master
FCEA-401: Sacred Counsel
In this course, we come together as evolutionary astrologers to discuss “best practices” when working one-on-one with clients. How do we establish a good, respectful rapport with our clients and create a safe, nurturing environment for practicing our sacred craft? Steven focuses upon three good “cares” to have: caring for astrology, caring for your clients, and caring for yourself. In FCEA 401, Steven shares some of what he has learned over the years about these three faces of our healing work. Counseling astrology and psychotherapy naturally often overlap, but they are not the same. How can we find our own healing voice? Students meet weekly with an FCEA tutor on Zoom.
Duration: TBD
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FCEA-401 $TBD
Individual Course
Course Dates
FCEA-401-5 — Starts March 24, 2024
FCEA-401-7— Starts September 15, 2025
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Course Electives and Master Certification
Students who complete the entire 300 Level courses and FCEA-401: Sacred Counsel will be eligible to become Craftsperson Certified. The Sacred Counsel course is required for final graduation and completion of the program. Additional 400 to 600-level elective courses cover advanced topics such as:
- chart rectification
- electional astrology
- the asteroids
- the part of fortune
- astrological writing
- astromapping
- astronomy for astrologers
- and other topics
These final course offerings will be announced in the future.
Refund Policy
Full Refund: Within 24 hours of purchase or until access has been granted to course materials.
Partial Refund: For any portion of the program for which access has not yet been granted. For courses purchased as part of a package, accessed courses will convert to la carte pricing prior to refund.
No Refund: No refund is available once access to a course has been granted.
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