Online Astrology Diploma Course 2026-27
Advanced practical astrology training for students ready to move from chart interpretation into real-life consultation, communication and ethical practice.
The Kairos Diploma Programme: 2026-27
Advanced practical training in astrological consultation, birth chart interpretation & the art of ethical practice
Live online · Seven modules
£1,495 with Optional APAI-accredited Dip. KSA route
10TH OCTOBER 2026 - 30th JULY 2027
The Kairos Astrology Diploma is an advanced practical training for students who already have a good foundation in astrology and want to develop the confidence, depth and sensitivity to work with astrology in real-life situations.
Across seven modules, we explore the questions people most commonly bring to an astrological consultation, developing not only interpretive skill but the language, imagination and ethical awareness required to communicate astrology responsibly.
Who is this Online Astrology Diploma Training for?
The course is open to graduates of the Kairos Foundation Course, students with equivalent training from another recognised astrology school, and self-taught students who can demonstrate the necessary level of knowledge.
The course is designed for students who already understand the foundations of astrology and now want to learn how to put that knowledge into practice — whether you intend to work professionally as an astrologer, already work with people in another therapeutic or helping profession, or simply want to become more confident and skilful in offering astrological insight to others.
Students may simply follow the course for their own enjoyment, further study and self-development, or take the professional accreditation route leading to the Dip. KSA, accredited by the Association of Professional Astrologers International (APAI).
Kairos School of Astrology Diploma Course 2026-27 with John Wadsworth. Accredited by the Association of Professional Astrologers International (APAI)
Diploma Course Structure
The Diploma is organised into seven modules: Vocation, Relationships, Family Dynamics, Money, Health, Karma & Spiritual Direction, and The Art of Astrological Practice: Ethics & Counselling Skills.
Each module begins with a live teaching weekend, followed by a case-study session, a tutor-led support group and a technical class. The emphasis throughout is experiential: working with your own chart, real case material and the practical questions that arise when astrology is used with other people.
You will learn to:
work confidently with the kinds of questions people actually bring to astrological consultations
move beyond fixed interpretations and develop a more imaginative relationship with astrological symbolism
integrate technical knowledge with intuition, metaphor and sensitive communication
practise through real case studies, supervised discussion and experiential work
develop a responsible and ethically grounded approach to working with others
What Makes This Diploma Course Different…
There is a very big difference between being able to ‘read’ a birth chart and being able to apply astrological knowledge, in practice, with another person.
When someone brings you their birth chart, they are not bringing you a technical exercise. They may be facing a relationship crisis, questions around vocation or family, anxieties about money or health, or simply a moment when they can no longer see clearly which way to go.
At that point, knowing that Saturn squares Venus is not enough. The deeper question is: what do you do with that knowledge?
The Kairos Diploma is designed to bridge that gap between astrological knowledge and astrological practice.
Through the course you will learn to:
work with the kinds of questions people actually bring to astrological consultations
move beyond fixed interpretations and develop a more imaginative relationship with astrological symbolism
integrate technical knowledge with intuition, metaphor and sensitive communication
develop confidence through real case studies, live practice, tutor support and supervision
offer astrological insight in a way that is ethical, grounded and respectful of the client’s own authority
We explore vocation, relationships, family dynamics, money, health, karma and spiritual direction — while continually asking what it means to work responsibly with astrology to deepen into the archeypal relationship, and how to communicate that in the service of another person.
Becoming an astrologer is not simply about becoming better at reading charts. It is about learning how to meet another human being through astrology.
If you are ready to make that transition — from studying astrology to becoming more practised in the art of it — the next Kairos Diploma Course could be for you.
Maybe this is the moment to turn your passion into your practice.
“I did John's diploma course back in 2018 and loved every minute of it. Working with your own natal chart throughout the course was insightful, and helped me recognise my creative and intuitive gifts, that I'd doubted before. Astrology has been life changing for me - it's given me deeper clarity about my soul purpose, emotional needs and desires, bringing me back to my centre. John's style of embodied teaching makes it easy to connect with the energies and archetypes on a somatic level, so you can see how they express themselves in your life. I highly recommend John's course!”
Hannah Dudley, dip. KSA (2018-2019 Diploma Programme)
“John’s clear love and deep knowledge of astrology, the night sky, mythology and history is profoundly articulated through his poetic and graceful teaching style. A true pleasure to learn to integrate this ancient science into every day life. I could not recommend this course more.” Keri L, dip. KSA (2021-22)
“John is a gifted, inspirational teacher, able to convey complex material in a way that is digestible for a beginner, but with a depth of passion that ensures you will be a devotee of astrology forever. I highly recommend this course, whether you want to learn more about yourself or become a professional practising astrologer.” Alison M, dip. KSA (2021-22)
“This course has brought me so much more than I could have anticipated when I started this journey. I thank you all for the different ways you embody astrology, because for me that is the most important of all.” Kristien D, dip. KSA (2021-22)
“John is a soulful, thoughtful, knowledgeable, enthusiastic teacher on astrology. The lessons are varied in style which keeps the interest there and I can't recommend John and the support team enough. I have enjoyed every moment of this celestial and inner journey.” Joumana M, dip. KSA (2021-22)
“ I loved the mythology aspect of the course, the astrodrama elements, and the way we were invited to really see astrology as a live and dynamic part of our lives, rather than a formulaic technique. I so enjoyed the poetic and philosophical nature of the course, and I really appreciated the psychological component to understanding the archetypes of the planets. Overall I thought it was incredibly in depth.” Mel G, Kairos Student 2020-21
The Accreditation Route to the dip. KSA Award
When we get to Module 3, you will be invited to register for the accreditation route to the Dip. KSA award (APAI accredited). This involves an additional fee for 1-2-1 tutor-led supervision and requires you to successfully complete 4 x 1-2-1 case studies with people from outside of the course, focussed on four of the different module topics that we cover. You will submit a recording of the first 30 minutes of these sessions to a tutor, and receive 1-2-1 feedback and support. You will be required to attend all seven modules, and also be required to keep a learning journal and submit this to your tutor at the end of the course. The final case study assessment will be with the course leader, John Wadsworth. Providing this final piece of work reaches the required standard, and you agree to the Kairos Code of Ethical Practice, and upon satisfactory completion of an end of course questionnaire, you will be granted the Dip. KSA award. This is recognised by the Association of Professional Astrologers International (APAI), and allows you to join an official register of professional astrologers and take out professional indemnity insurance through Balens insurers.
You are also free to follow the whole course, and participate fully in all the classes, and with the online community forum, without pursuing the accreditation route. Providing you complete at least six of the seven modules and submit a final questionnarie at the end of the course, then you will receive a Certificate of Course Completion.
COURSE FEES
Diploma Course Fee: £1495.00
(to be paid in full by 30 Sept 2026)
Deposit payment of £450.00 secures your place
This fee includes 84 hours of live tuition, comprehensive course notes and resources, access to the online classroom until six months after the course ends, access to the Diploma Course Community Forum
Optional Supplementary Fee for dip. KSA Accreditation Route: £525.00
(this is to be paid by 14 Feb 2027)
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One of the most common motivations for a person to seek astrological advice is when they feel at a crossroads in their life and sense that the path they have been following in their life is no longer true for them, no longer authentic. It could be about personal ambition and may relate to career, a change in the type of work that they do, but often it relates more to their sense of vocation, in a wider sense, more to do with their role in life, their sense of purpose or spiritual calling. It could be about wanting to make more of a difference in the world in some way, to be of service above and beyond personal ambition.
In this module, we will explore in depth the main signifiers of vocation in a person’s chart and how to best address this in practice with clients.
Weekend Teaching Dates: Sat 10 / Sun 11 Oct 2026
Group Case Study Session: Mon 19 Oct 2026
Facilitated Support Group with Tutor: Mon 26 Oct 2026
Technical Class (Topic: Part of Fortune): Mon 2nd Nov 2026
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In this module we will explore the signatures in the birth chart that indicate relationship issues; our needs and desires in connection with others, different styles of relating, sexual dynamics, trust issues, power dynamics; the nature of attraction and compatibility; the contrasting wants and needs that we experience in our relationships and love affairs. We will introduce the subject of synastry (the comparison of two charts) and the composite chart of a relationship (midpoint method).
Weekend Teaching Dates: Sat 21 / Sun 22 Nov 2026
Group Case Study Session: Mon 30 Nov 2026
Facilitated Support Group with Tutor: Mon 7 Dec 2026
Technical Class (Topic: Composite Chart): Mon 14 Dec 2026
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In this module, we will be looking to our roots, to where we come from, and explore how our relationship with our parents, siblings, and ancestors play such a key role in shaping the type of people that we ourselves become, and the type of families that we create. The astrological chart has an extraordinary capacity to describe these family dynamics and how they inform our instinctive disposition toward the world and the choices that we make. We will explore these signatures in depth and also look at the dynamics of the families that we have created as adults, our own children and grandchildren. Developing the theme of synastry from the previous module, we will compare charts of family members, and identify certain themes or resemblances, which show up as recurring signatures in these charts.
Weekend Teaching Dates: 9 / 10 Jan 2027
Group Case Study Session: Mon 18 Jan 2027
Facilitated Support Group with Tutor: Mon 25 Jan 2027
Technical Class (Topic: Midpoints): Mon 1 Feb 2027
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In this module we will explore the astrological signatures for money, wealth and abundance in the birth chart. We can learn much about the energy of money through astrology, and how to deepen our relationship to what it is at an archetypal level. The chart can provide powerful clues to help identify our particular issues around it, especially issues around self-worth, and the alignment between what we are good at, what we love, and what the world will pay for. This module will help pinpoint areas of blockage in relation to money and abundance and help indicate ways in which we can assist in transforming these challenges, and help a person tune in to their own natural wealth flow.
Weekend Teaching Dates: 20 / 21 Feb 2027
Group Case Study Session: Mon 1 Mar 2027
Technical Class (Topic: TBC): Mon 8 Mar 2027
Facilitated Support Group with Tutor: Mon 15 Mar 2027
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In this module we will focus on the signatures in a birth chart that indicate physical, psychological and spiritual health. We will look at temperament, the humours, the correspondences between planets, signs, and parts of the body, and traditional astrological correspondences with plants and healing remedies. Astrologers traditionally look to the first house for an indication of life force and vitality, to the sixth house for a an indication of disease and susceptibility to particular physical health conditions and to the 12th house for susceptibility to mental or psychological health issues.
We will include these areas, and expand this understanding to also consider the issue of how our faith and beliefs influence our capacity for health and well-being, as part of a greater paradigm, and explore how this reflected in an astrological chart, taking a whole chart perspective on health. We will also explore the topic of woundedness, and consider Chiron, the archetype of the wounded healer.
It should be noted that in this module we address specific ethical issues around the temptation to diagnose and prescribe health conditions, and emphasise that the school does not condone (and strongly advises against) this practice.
Weekend Teaching Dates: 3 / 4 Apr 2027
Group Case Study Session: Mon 12 Apr 2027
Facilitated Support Group with Tutor: Mon 19 Apr 2027
Technical Class (Topic: Temperament): Mon 26 Apr 2027
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One way of approaching a birth chart is to consider how the patterns and tendencies that colour a person’s character and inform his or her destiny, might originate in unresolved issues from previous incarnations. And that these karmic patterns can be be revealed through the astrological placements in a person’s birth chart. In this module, we will be considering the birth chart within a re-incarnation context, paying special attention to the placements of the Ascendant, Moon, Saturn, lunar nodes, hard aspects, retrograde planets and the 4th, 8th & 12th houses of the horoscope. We will be looking at personal examples from participants own charts and those of participants friends and family members.
It should be noted in this module that we address specific ethical issues around the identification / labelling of past-life issues and the dangers of literalising past-life experiences. We are also very mindful in the way we define karma and explore the ways in which the philosophy around it is understood and communicated.
Weekend Teaching Dates: 15 / 16 May 2027
Group Case Study Session: Mon 24 May 2027
Facilitated Support Group with Tutor: Mon 31 May 2027
Technical Class (Topic: Interceptions): Mon 7 Jun 2027
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In this module we will be focussing on the ethics of astrological practice, and looking at how we best serve our clients, exploring use of language, ways of handling symbolism and how to manage client expectations. When should we offer advice? Should we predict? An astrological chart clearly gives us powerful ‘inside information’ into a person’s life, but how should we be presenting that information, and what role are we playing in our client’s lives? In this final module we will bring together everything we have learned and set it within the context of how we actually conduct ourselves as astrological practitioners.
Weekend Teaching Dates: 3 / 4 Jul 2027
Subsequent Sessions TBC
The Seven Modules
Each module runs for four weeks, and begins with a main teaching weekend, which runs 4.00pm - 8.30pm UK Time on Saturday & Sunday (with a 30 min break). Then there are three subsequent evening sessions during the four weeks dedicated to each module. The first of these is a facilitated case study session, where I invite someone from outside of the course to offer their chart as a case study for the group. There will then be a tutor-led support group session to discuss the themes of the module, and how to approach the topic in a client situation. And the the third subseqent session is a technical class on a particular topic that has not been covered in the foundation course.
Details & Course Dates for Each Module
Weekend classes run from 4pm - 8.30pm UK Time - with breaks
Monday evening classes run from 6pm - 7.45pm UK time.
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FAQs about the Diploma Course
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The diploma course is delviered through live classes. 84 hours in total over seven modules. Each module begins with a weekend of classes, 8 hours per module. Plus there are 5.5 hours of Monday evening classes per module also.
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Yes all the live sessions are recorded and made available on the Online Classroom to watch at any time. These recordings remain available until 31st December 2027.
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This depends entirely on how much you want to put into the course. If you are just following the course for your own enjoyment and to deepen your study, then the amount of extra study is entirely up to you. However, if you are following the accreditation route to attain the dip KSA award, then you should aim to allow at least 4 hours per week of extra study time, once the assessment module begins during Module 3 of the course. This includes reading, revision of study notes, preparing and delivering case study sessions.
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Yes, it is a realistic expectation. We have had many students over the years who have completed the diploma while in full time employment, and with family commitments. It obviously would depend on your own temperament and level of commitment.
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This assessment will take place with course leader, John Wadsworth, either by phone or via a zoom conversation. If John is satisfied that you have the requisite knowledge then you will be accepted onto the course.
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UK local time.
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Should you choose to take the accreditation module then you will be assigned a personal tutor, who will guide you through a process of finding a minimum of four people who will become your case studies for the course. You will then choose topics from among those that we study during the training, and invite your case study client to formulate a question based on one of these topics. You will then conduct therse case study sessions, and submit the first 30 minutes of the session to your tutor, who will give you feedback and guidance in a 1-2-1 zoom feedback session. Once you have completed three successful case study sessions, you will be invited to arrange a fourth session which will be assessed by course leader John Wadsworth.
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Once you have completed your final case study to the satisfaction of the course leader, and once you have submitted a final written assignment, and signed the Kairos Code of Ethics form, then you will be awarded the dip. KSA award. You will then be able to apply to the Association of Professional Astrologers International (APAI) to be added to a register of professional astrologers. Thiswill also enable you to arrange personal indemnity insurance with a company called Balens, who are the only insurance company who will insure practitioners of astrology.