Noel Tyl recently released the first two DVDs in his new "Tyl Teaches" series. Volume 1: "15 Indispensable Keys to Analysis" and Volume 2: "The Magic of Solar Arcs." These DVDs cover two days of lectures Noel presented last year in Atlanta, Georgia before live audiences. Each DVD comes with a helpful bonus CD containing printable copies of all the charts Noel uses during his presentation, including his hand notations. Ordering information is available in the "Book List" section of www.noeltyl.com.

Astrologers of all levels of experience can benefit from these exceptional DVDs. The only prerequisite is a rudimentary knowledge of signs, houses and aspects. Noel's methods use simple concepts that beginning astrologers can easily understand, yet his insights about how to make use of those concepts will bring countless "aha!" moments to seasoned astrologers as well. Although Noel can be an imposing figure, at 6'10" tall with expansive Jupiter conjoining his commanding Capricorn Sun, you can relax; his warm Cancer Ascendant is set on full glow! There is no test, you will not be graded, and you can watch from the comfort of home.

Volume 1: 15 Indispensable Keys to Analysis

In this seminar Noel explains the fundamental keys to horoscope analysis that he has found most significant. Based on delineating over 22,000 horoscopes, he has distilled 12 to 15 concepts that have proved to be reliable and productive. They include several concepts he discovered, tested and published, such as Saturn retrograde suggesting a lack of loving paternal guidance due to a father who was absent, passive or tyrannical. They also include concepts developed long ago, which Noel has refined and reinvigorated, such as his approach to house rulership networks.

Before detailing the specific keys, Noel takes pains to stress two points he describes as "gracefully tyrannical." He first admonishes us, "Planets don't do anything, people do." Then he explains, "You do not relate the person to the horoscope... if we reverse this process I assure you, you are free. If you realize that the horoscope should be related to the life being lived by the person, all of a sudden every one of these life diagrams lives and breathes. It is beautiful to see." (I cannot convey here the grand quality of Noel's voice. Once you experience it, you will hear it and likely smile every time you read his writings!)

Noel proceeds to explain his keys to analysis, demonstrating each one with charts of famous individuals, including people such as Prince Charles, Marilyn Monroe and Chelsea Clinton. Concept by concept, chart by chart, he shows us how to quickly synthesize the main thrust of a horoscope. Noel illustrates dramatically, sensibly, and sometimes humorously, how we can use the insights gained from such synthesis to engage our clients in meaningful, productive conversations.

Volume 2: The Magic of Solar Arcs

In this seminar, Noel explores the development of solar arcs, explains how to use them, and provides numerous prime examples using major events in the lives of celebrities, as well as the World Trade Center disaster. And using ad hoc examples from the audience, he shows how reliable solar arcs are in everyone's lives. Time after time, he shows how events coincide with relevant solar arcs. Noel also discusses certain significant events from his own life with candor and sensitivity, providing us with a deeper understanding of the astrologer, as well as his method.

Practitioners of all schools of astrology can benefit from this DVD. Although psychological astrology provides the context, the event-timing capabilities of solar arcs are easily transferable to other schools of astrology. Plus, in addition to discussing how to use solar arcs, Noel provides historical background of interest to any predictive astrologer (although the necessary brevity of this part may leave some wanting further elucidation).

Throughout these two full-day seminars, Noel's wit, aplomb, and fervor for teaching bring astrology vividly to life! He shows us how to unchain ourselves from “this means that,” and thereby free ourselves to engage our clients in a collaborative journey of discovery—a journey that will help our clients gain meaningful insights and healthier mindsets, and develop more productive ways to approach challenges and opportunities in their lives. And as astrologers, we can be enriched, enthralled and energized by the journey, often in ways we never imagined.

I recommend these DVDs to any astrologer who is serious about putting their clients' interests first and providing them with the best assistance astrology can offer. This is important stuff. Take your time with it. You may be tested after all.