The Course
NCCAOM-Approved (10 PDA)
Integrate Medical Astrology as an Energy Medicine Tool
to Enhance Your Acupuncture Practice
This course provides a practical, clinically applicable system for integrating Medical Astrology into Acupuncture practice—without compromising the diagnostic rigor of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
No prior knowledge of astrology is required—if you’re already familiar, this course will help you organize and apply that knowledge in a clinical context.
You’ll learn how to use the natal chart as a multidimensional diagnostic tool to enhance pattern recognition, support case-taking, and identify imbalances beyond standard TCM assessment.
Through a structured, cross-system framework, this course bridges Western Astrology and Eastern Medicine, expanding diagnostic depth while remaining grounded in clinical application. Astrology is used not as a predictive tool, but as a constitutional blueprint of energetic tendencies, adding another layer of insight into patient presentation.
What you’ll be able to do
By the end of this training, you will be able to:
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Identify constitutional strengths and vulnerabilities through the natal chart
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Recognize patterns of imbalance (excess, deficiency, stagnation) through astrological signatures
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Understand planetary energetics (temperature, moisture)
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Identify elemental, modal, and polar imbalances in the natal chart
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Differentiate environmental influences, hidden energetic patterns, and inherited vs. acquired traits
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Identify psycho-emotional, spiritual, and karmic factors that contribute to health
This course transforms how you see your patients—revealing deeper insight and supporting truly holistic care.
Grounded in the principle of “as above, so below,” and viewed through the lens of living fractals, you’ll begin to recognize how broader energetic patterns echo through your patients’ physiology, presentation, and healing journey—inspiring a more intuitive, nuanced, and multidimensional approach to care.

The Teacher
M. Virginia Kelly, MS, L.Ac. is a Medicine Woman: Licensed Acupuncturist, Certified Psychotherapist, Professional Astrologer, and Holistic Healer, specializing in Body–Mind–Spirit Medicine.
As the daughter of a physician and a nurse, medicine was integral to her upbringing. Yet her lifelong pursuit has been to reclaim a truly holistic model of healing — one rooted in the wisdom of Ancient, Alchemical, and Eastern traditions, where science, spirit, and consciousness merge. In today’s Western world of specialization, this unified approach has largely been fragmented, even within holistic health.
Rather than choosing between being “clinical” or “intuitive,” Virginia’s work bridges both. Influenced by quantum science, her practice integrates rigorous training with spiritual insight.
Through decades of immersion and study across Eastern Medicine, Western Psychology, and Mystical traditions, Virginia has cultivated an integrative approach grounded in both formal training and practical experience.
She is the founder of Kelly’s Holistic Healing Arts (NJ), where she has maintained a fully integrative private practice for almost two decades.
In recognition of her work, Virginia was named an Honored Listee in Marquis Who’s Who (2024) as a Holistic Healer and received a Preliminary CMA Award (2025).



Testimonials
It's clear she's passionate
about her work.
Her insights were deeply accurate and resonated with me.
— Ariel
Virginia is very unique in the offerings she provides, focusing on an integrated approach for the mind, body and spirit.
— Debra
I was very impressed with her knowledge. So much information was given. I will definitely be a repeat customer.
— Rita
Curriculum
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Intro
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Lesson 1
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Polarity, Modality & Elements (Watch)
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Astrological Classifications (Read)
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Lesson 2
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Part A: The Zodiac and Anatomical Correspondences (Watch)
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Part A: Systems Correlations (Read)
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Part B: The Zodiac & TCM (Watch)
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Part B: The Zodiac and The Meridians (Read)
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Lesson 3
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The Planets & Medical Correspondences (Watch)
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The Planets in Medical Astrology (Read)
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Lesson 4
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The Aspects Interactions & Functions (Watch)
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Ptolemaic common ground (Read)
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Lesson 5
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The Angles (Watch)
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How the angles impact health (Read)
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Lesson 6
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Part A: House Classifications (Watch)
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Part A: Medical Houses (Read)
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Part B: The 12 Houses (Watch)
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Part B: Houses Medical Interpretations (Read)
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Lesson 7
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Combining it all together (Watch)
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Integration of different signatures (Read)
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Lesson 8
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Part A: Adding to it (Watch)
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Part A: Essential Dignities (Read)
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Part B: Sect & Joy (Watch)
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Part B: Day & Night Charts & Planetary Joy (Read)
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Part C: House Systems (Watch)
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Part C: Western Astrology House Systems Calculations (Read)
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Lesson 9
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Practicum (Watch)
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Integration (Read)
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Congratulations! (Read)
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Getting your CEU's
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Worksheet
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Quiz (10 Questions)
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Survey
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Attestation
NCCAOM® PDA Course Participant's Attestation
I understand that the information in this course presented by the Provider and/or Instructor(s) is for educational purposes only and should only be applied with appropriate clinical judgment and used by a trained and licensed practitioner. Governmental laws and regulations vary from region to region and the contents of this course vary in permissible usage. The participant is required to check their local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding the practice requirements and scope of practice issues and the use of the information of this course including, but not limited to, theory, herbal medicine, and acupuncture. I acknowledge that NCCAOM does not endorse any specific treatment regimens of any kind. Furthermore, if I use any modalities or treatments taught in this course, I agree to waive, release, indemnify, discharge, and covenant not to sue NCCAOM from and against any liability, claims, demands, or causes of action whatsoever, arising out of any injury, loss, or damage that a person may sustain related to the use of the information in this course. I understand that this Release is governed by the laws of District of Columbia, U.S.A. and shall survive the termination or expiration of this course.
