FATE AND FREEDOM SERIES
How we respond to the invitation to change
Two online seminars with Mark Fountain
Why do some transits seem to coincide with major turning points, while others pass almost unnoticed? And when change does come, how much influence do we have over what happens next?
In this two-part series, Mark Fountain explores the relationship between astrological forecasting and personal choice. Through example charts and case histories, he considers what we expect from transits, progressions and solar arc directions—and how we respond to the possibilities they suggest.
Live dates: Saturday 3 October and Saturday 7 November 2026
Time: 3.00–4.30pm UK time
Where: Online via Zoom, with recordings included
Price: £65 for both seminars, saving £5, or £35 individually
Recording access: Until 7 December 2026
How to respond to the invitation of change – Part 1
📆 When: 3rd October 3pm UK Time
📍 Where: Online (live and recording)
🎓 Tutor: Mark Fountain
💰 Cost: £35 – Click to buy
Astrology students often assume that every transit or other major forecasting factor, such as a progressions or solar arc direction, will inevitably have some obvious and possibly dramatic life-changing effect. But astrologers know from experience that this is not the case. There is surprisingly little discussion among astrologers about the ‘silent transits’, the ones that slip by almost unnoticed or which promise so much but from our rather narrow, egocentric perspective appear to have delivered very little. We can feel rather embarrassed or irritated when – in our opinion – ‘nothing much happened’.
In this webinar, we consider some big questions: Do we have unrealistic expectations of transits and other forecasting factors? Are we placing too much emphasis on external rather than internal events? Can some transits only be understood retrospectively? We also consider from a technical point of view which type of transits or forecasting factors are most likely to be felt by the individual and why that might be.
Example charts will be presented that illustrate the technical and philosophical points that are being made.
How to respond to the invitation of change – Part 2
📆 When: 7th November 3pm UK Time
📍 Where: Online (live and recording)
🎓 Tutor: Mark Fountain
💰 Cost: £35 – Click to buy
In this webinar we explore the role of an individual in shaping the way transits and other forecasting factors unfold. Can we be too passive in our attitude, expecting the planets to do something for us rather than actively cooperating in a process of change? How important is it for the astrologer to give the client a sense that they are responsible for their lives and have the power to determine how a transit or other forecasting factor manifests?
And what if someone doesn’t want to participate in the unfolding of a transit? To what extent is the individual free to turn down the invitations to change that transiting planets (and other forecasting factors) give us? Can someone ever ignore the transpersonal planets and say: ‘thanks but no thanks, not this time’?
As in the first webinar, some unusual but illuminating case histories and examples will be used to illustrate the points that are being made.
About Mark Fountain
Mark has been a Faculty tutor since 2006 and is our current Head of Exams. Known for his clear, down-to-earth teaching style, he helps students work through complex ideas using examples that bring the subject into focus.
His interests include mythology, history, politics and the role of astrology in understanding personal and social change.
You do not need to be a Faculty student to attend this series.
How to book and receive your links
We have updated our booking process this season. After purchasing, you must also register with Zoom.
- Book through our online shop. Your order email will contain the Zoom registration links.
- Register for each seminar you have purchased. When booking the full series, complete both registrations, using the same email address as your order.
- Check your email for your personal joining links. Zoom will send these after registration, along with options to add the seminars to your calendar. You will also receive reminders before each session.
Please register before each seminar even if you only plan to watch the recording. This puts you on the list to receive the recording email when it is ready.
Watching the recordings
Both recordings are included in the series price and will be available to watch until 7 December 2026.
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