Introducing Astrology Student Union — new from Planet Waves

We have gathered my first series of 12 classes and are now offering those to free registrants during the sunrise phase of the program. New classes, Q&A sessions and chart clinics coming soon.

Squire Union, SUNY Buffalo. Photo: Buffalonian via University Archives.

Introducing all my classes — past and future — in one place.

Everyone teaches, and teaches all the time.
— A Course in Miracles

Dear Friend of Planet Waves:

In honor of today’s Gemini New Moon, we are opening up registration to Astrology Student Union. Register free for the next seven days and you’ll have access to 12 existing classes for a full month. New classes, tutorials and Q&A sessions will follow.

In the next round of registration, free registrants will have access to only six classes, so today is the day to get involved.

These are 12 classes that I’ve archived over many years. The media quality is not perfect but it’s all listenable and the material is there for you. We will be putting students together and designing new ways to teach astrology in the digital environment — and in person.

Note that my teaching ethos is from the print era, the time of in-person meetings and classes, and publishing articles in newspapers and magazines. Even when working online, we will be honoring that spirit as best we can.

In a new series (mostly in video), one class is ready — my best ever — The Philosophy of Astrology. I am currently working on How to Read Your Own Chart.

The Best Astrology Articles feature and the Planet Waves Writers’ Room are part of this project.

Thanks for stopping by. And if you would like to get involved as a volunteer admin or teaching assistant, please reply to this email or say something in the comments.

with love, — efc

Here are some of the classes that — for now — are included with free registration. Note, we are aware that some are missing resources and are working on pulling that together. If you discover something is missing, please let us know and we will fix it. We’ve done our best to test the new website. If you register today, you’ll be helping with the informal beta test. Thank you!

A few of my classes…

Read what the most reputable astrologers in the world say about my writing and my teaching…

“Eric has been deeply dedicated to astrology for decades, and his prolific work is based on the application of astrology to the living field of human experience — bringing awareness to the journey of deepening and awakening, both individual and collective. He engages with the full spectrum of astrological considerations, from the philosophical to the experiential, and I’ve been grateful for the many illuminating (and fun!) exchanges we’ve had down the years.”

— Melanie Reinhart, author of Chiron and the Healing Journey

“If it were not for Eric Francis’ PLANET WAVES…most people would remain clueless of the richness, splendor and eloquence of this archetypal language. What sets Eric’s written work apart is the spirit of generosity that infuses his unique brand of spiritual anarchy. You see, Eric is that rare breed of astrologer with heart, soul and a mind of his own.”

— Antero Alli, astrologer, author, film director

“Eric Francis is a rare beast: a skilled astrologer, a stylish writer and an acclaimed investigative journalist.”

— Sally Brompton, The New York Post horoscope writer

“Eric Francis is a deep-thinking intellectual packaged as a working man’s astrologer. His writing is fluid; his perspectives are original. His astrology is eclectic, sometimes radical, yet firmly founded on the classical tradition. He is a fresh voice in the winds of astrology.”

— Rick Levine, Founder, StarIQ.com, horoscope writer, worldwide astrology lecturer

“Eric Francis is a very nice chap — and a clever one too. He writes with a rare combination of passion and insight and his astrological judgments are both shrewd and sensitive.”

— Jonathan Cainer (1957-2016), horoscope writer, The Daily Mail, The Daily Mirror

Here is a test video from the new series….this was shot during the fire-smog so the light coming in through my windows is kind of weird…