These introduce the core energetic patterns of the sign and its archetypal, mythological, and traditional associations for a big picture overview of its virtues.

• The Energetic Architecture of the sign: the corresponding Planet, Element and Mode
• Seasonal dynamics and reflections in nature
• Dual nature and relationship to yin and yang
• The primary archetypal themes of the sign as it relates to the human soul and evolutionary development
• Typical length: 30-60 minutes

In this section we focus on how the sign correlates to people on the psychological and emotional levels, tying them together with the archetypal themes explored in the first part.

• The virtues of the sign, it’s gifts and positive expressions in the psychology
• The vices of the sign, it’s primary struggles, challenges and potential negative attributes
• The evolutionary pathway demonstrates specific methods for transforming the psyche from the vices into the virtues
• Typical length: 30-60 minutes
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This lesson goes into the anatomical, physiological, and pathological expressions of the sign, showing how the archetypal (Sulfur) and psychological (Mercury) aspects uniquely manifest in the body. 

• The organ, system and tissue rulerships, also known as the “zodiacal man”
• Constitutional patterns of the sign and it’s relationship to the doshas of Ayurveda and other constitutional systems
• Primary pathological patterns, disease predispositions and tissue state energetic tendencies
• The constellational relationship to other signs of the zodiac, most notably the opposing, squaring, and quincunxing signs
• Simple therapeutic recommendations for achieving balance
• Typical length: 60-90 minutes
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The final section covers how the sign and its energetic architecture (Planet, Element, Mode) relate to various attributes and characteristics of medicinal plants. The goal being to help you see how multiple layers of a plant correlate to the astrological archetypes. 

• Morphological and botanical characteristics: shape, texture, color, habitat, scent.
• Specific tastes, herbal actions, energetics, and organ, system and tissue affinities based on both sympathy and antipathy to the sign
• Plant constituents and pharmacognosy
• Esoteric principles of plants
• Typical length: 30-60 minutes
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This final video illustrates all of the principles learned thus far through examples of specific plants that correspond to the sign in a variety of ways. This isn’t just a “this plant is ruled by this sign,” but rather shows how plants are constellations unto themselves and relate to patterns within the zodiac. For each plant you’ll learn:

• The taste pattern
• The medicinal actions and organ system affinities
• The specific energetic pattern based on temperature, moisture and tone
• The corresponding planet, element and mode of the plant
• A detailed exploration of the plant’s healing virtues, properties, and uses, all relating back to the core qualities of the zodiac
• Each lesson covers 5 plants in depth, for a total of 60 herbs studied throughout the course. 
• Typical length: 45-60 minutes