Online Astrology Foundation Course
A structured, experiential introduction to astrology and birth-chart interpretation for beginners, refreshers and anyone wanting a thorough grounding. UK-based and open worldwide.
Enrolment for the 2026-27 Foundation Course is now closed. I have an exciting new release of the Foundation Course coming out in the early spring of 2027. Please apply below to register your interest.
The Kairos Foundation Course is a comprehensive introduction to astrology and birth-chart interpretation, taking you from the basic language of signs, planets, houses and aspects through to planetary cycles, transits and progressions.
Alongside a strong technical foundation, the course approaches astrology as a living, embodied, experiential language. Through mythology, story, image, music, mask and work with your own birth chart, you will learn not simply what astrological symbols mean, but how they express themselves through lived experience.
The course is delivered in three parts, each containing nine modules. With tutor support and ongoing assessment.
Who is the Foundation Course for?
The Foundation Course is designed for people who want a thorough grounding in astrology, whether you are completely new to the subject or already have some knowledge and want to bring greater structure, depth and confidence to your understanding.
The emphasis is not simply on learning astrological techniques, but on developing a living relationship with astrology through your own birth chart, mythology, symbolism and direct experience.
Course Tutor Support
The course is supported by the Kairos School assistant teachers: Melissa Gledhill & Tamsin St George. They are able to keep an eye on your work throughout the year, and mark of your end of course assignments.
The course offers a journey of profound self-understanding and personal transformation, with the focus being on a study of your own personal birth chart.
What people are saying…
“John Wadsworth’s foundation course is one of the most enjoyable courses I have taken. 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 Lassalle)
"This foundation 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 all embody astrology, because for me that is the most important of all.” (Kristien de Winter)
"I enrolled in the Kairos School because I sensed a supportive environment in which to deepen my understanding of astrology. The course exceeded my expectations, and I can wholeheartedly recommend the Foundation Course to everyone interested in learning astrology, or sharpening and honing their skills." (Franklin LaVoie)
"John is a soulful, thoughtful, knowledgeable, enthusiastic teacher of astrology. The lessons are varied in style which keeps the interest there and I can't recommend John and the support team (Tamsin and Gillian) enough. I have enjoyed every moment of this celestial and inner journey." (Joumana Mobarak)
Here’s a teaser trailer from one of the lessons in the first term…
Course Structure
In the first term of the course, we introduce the archetypal language of astrology and the structure of the birth chart with an introduction to the elements & quadruplicities, the zodiac signs, planets, houses, aspects, and planetary rulership.
In the second term, we go deeper into the interpretation of the birth chart, introducing the elements of house craft including house rulership, planetary strength and dispositorship. We also introduce the outer planets, Chiron and the nodal axis, as well as the minor aspects, aspect patterns and chart shapes.
In the third term, we begin to work with the ephemeris, explore retrograde planetary motion, and look into the evolving planetary cycles. We then focus on planetary transits, the lunation cycle, and secondary progressions.
The whole course will provide you with a complete introduction to birth chart interpretation, with all the essential elements you need for a rounded appreciation of the whole chart, how to interpret it, and how to find meaning and significance in it.
What Makes This Online Astrology Course Different?
What if learning astrology wasn't really about memorising what all the planets and signs mean? What if it was about learning to see differently?
I first came to astrology through an experience of the night sky that completely changed the way I saw the world. And from there, astrology opened into something much larger for me — a living language of relationship between psyche and cosmos, myth and experience, the movements of the heavens and the patterns of our own lives.
And yes, on this Foundation Course you'll learn the structure. The course is built around a very strong structure. You’ll learn about the planets, the signs, the houses, the aspects. You'll learn how to read a birth chart, how planetary cycles work, and eventually how to understand transits and progressions. But it's important that those things don't just remain abstract symbols on a page. We want them to come alive. Because Mars isn't merely a symbol in your chart. Mars is something you know. It’s the part of you that fights, that acts, that cuts through, that takes a risk. It’s the part of you that gets angry, finds courage. And we don't experience Venus through a list of keywords we associate with her. We experience Venus in the way we love, in what we value, in what draws us, in what we find beautiful.
And gradually the birth chart begins to feel less like a diagram, and more like a kind of theatre of the psyche, with different characters, different voices, different desires. All seeking expression through one human life. That's why the course is experiential. We work with myth, story, image, music, mask and active imagination. And above all, we work with your own birth chart. Because the best place to begin learning astrology is with the mystery of your own life. It’s not enough just to ask: “What does this symbol mean?” But rather to pose the question: “How does this live in me?” “Where do I recognise this in my own character?”, “What is this pattern asking of me?”
If that sounds like the astrology you want to learn, apply now to join the next Kairos Foundation Course, which begins on Perhaps this is your moment to begin. The release date is not established, but it will be in the Spring of 2027.
Meet the course leader
Hello. My name is John Wadsworth. I am the founder of the Kairos School of Astrology, and its primary teacher. My approach is borne out of 35 years of professional practice and I take an embodied, psycho-spiritual approach to astrology. My astrological journey began in 1990 when I experienced a profound epiphany under a night sky in southern Spain. I had a mystical encounter with the moon and stars, during which I received a deep understanding that what was turning in the heavens, was also turning in me. The experienced completely changed the course of my life, and I have been dedicated to the study and practice of astrology ever since. I have worked with thousands of clients since that time offering guidance and counsel. I have been teaching astrology since 2001, and I set up the Kairos School of Astrology in 2010 in Glastonbury.
I hold a masters degree from Bath Spa University in Cultural Astronomy & Astrology, and I am the author of two books: Your Zodiac Soul (2018), and The Planetary Dialogues, co-authored with Andreea Bradu (2026).
I draw from a deep well of psychological and philosophical study, and I am known in the field for my experiential, embodied approach to astrological education, with an emphasis on healing and transformation. I’m a great champion of ethical standards in astrological practice, and build this into the courses I teach. I have been running the foundation course (first year) and diploma course (second year) successfully online since 2020. I am also a pilgrimage guide, and have been leading sacred walks in the Glastonbury landscape zodiac since 2012.
“ I highly recommend this course, whether you want to learn more about yourself or become a professional practising astrologer. Eternally grateful to John, and to Tamsin and Gillian – a really great team of supportive mentors to take you through this life-changing journey!”
Alison McPherson
Meet our team of course tutors
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Melissa Gledhill
COURSE TUTOR
My journey with astrology started when I discovered Linda Goodman’s ‘Sun signs’ as a teenager and felt that visceral excitement that comes from discovering something that resonates deeply on the inside. I started formally studying astrology in 2019, first with the London Faculty of Astrology and then a diploma with the Kairos school. Astrology felt like a soul calling and it wasn’t long before I was reading charts for family, friends and the wider community and I am now a registered practicing astrologer seeing 121 clients on a regular basis. Prior to this, I worked for 20 years in marketing for the not-for-profit sector, managing large and diverse teams raising funds for children’s charities. Whilst that life is over, I recalled how much I enjoyed coaching staff, it felt so natural to me to support people develop their skills and talents so it felt very aligned to accept John’s offer to assist him on his diploma course and I am delighted to be able to support you in your astrological journey!
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Tamsin St George
COURSE TUTOR
I was introduced to astrology around 20 years ago, and this was the start of a whole new way of living for me because I began to understand my own energy patterns more clearly and what I am learning through life. I became a practising Astrologer in 2011, seeing clients on a 1-1 basis. Meeting John in 2013, I was drawn to consolidate my learning with him and completed Kairos Astrology Advanced Training Course in 2016. During this time my passion for Mentoring students became apparent as it gives me a special delight to be supporting others in the connection and unfolding of their own astrological skills. Confidence was a major issue for me and now I’ve found my own I’ll spend the rest of my life helping others to feel empowered! This is why my teaching experience with Kairos, working as part of a team with John and Gillian, ticks so many boxes for me. In 2020 I qualified with MCS Astrology to the level of Astrology Consultant, becoming a Member of the Association of Professional Astrologers International (MAPAI) in 2021. My website is: www.eroditeastrology.com
FAQs
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Yes, definitely. The main focus of the foundation course is on gaining a deep understanding of your own birth chart, so you learn a great deal about yourself through this process. The course really offers a profound opportunity for personal transformation and healing.
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With each class, you receive a self-study assignment, where you can apply what you have learned in each lesson. These assignments are assessed by a Kairos school tutor, and you can receive 1-2-1 feedback direct from them at the end of each term. Upon successful completion of three assignments, you will be awarded the cert. KSA in Astrological Studies.
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You can follow the course at your own pace. If you dedicated 4-6 hours per week to the study, you could complete it comfortably within 6-8 months. You are also encouraged to do some (optional) background reading.
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The course includes access to a community forum, where you can ask questions and share insights. This forum will be moderated by the course leader, and another course tutor. You can also get 1-2-1 support via assessment of your assignment at the end of each term.