2023 Spring Term

15 March: Van Gogh with Claudia Bader

“I am a fanatic! I feel a power in me…a fire that I may not quench but must keep ablaze.” Van Gogh 1881

A client contacts you for an appointment: no one loves him and his career is going nowhere. His name is Vincent Van Gogh.This lecture is a psychoaesthetic deep dive into his life and psychodynamics as expressed through his chart and his artwork; particularly the troubles of excessive Jupiter energy. What do you say? How do you say it? How do you manage the session/s? What heals/helps? Key principles the astrologer can use to best be of service: knowing the chart, reading the room, dosage/timing, empathic resonance.

Claudia Bader, NCGR-PAA Level IV Counseling Astrologer, licensed psychoanalyst and creative arts therapist, has pioneered the interface of psychoanalysis, astrology, alchemy, art, and mandalas since 1973, teaching at universities and conferences. She served on the boards of AFAN, the Association of Astrology and Psychology, and was head of the Institute for Expressive Analysis and “out” as an astrologer. Published in the Encyclopedia of Psychology and Religion and different astrology journals, her PhD explores the relationship of astrologers to astrology through the lens of transitional phenomena and the transformational object. Co-author of the bestselling Love Planets, in private practice in NYC, she also takes people to their soul homes with past life and spiritual regression.

1 March: You Can Do Magic: A Guide to the Timing and Making of a Talisman with Liz Hathway 

One of the most fascinating areas of astrology is the ancient art of amulet and talisman making. By strengthening a weak planet, fortifying, embellishing or possibly restraining areas of the chart, it is possible to change the relationship to your horoscope in active and creative ways, without using molten metals! In this talk, I will be revisiting the above lecture first presented at the Astrological Association of Great Britain’s, Magic conference in September 2013.

Liz Hathway, Master of Arts in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology (with distinction), DFAstrolS, Qualified Horary Craftswoman (Frawley school) is a Welsh born, Dutch based astrologer, with many years experience in teaching, lecturing and writing about astrology. Taking a ‘can do’ approach to talisman making, Liz made many during the late 1990’s and early 2000’s including an altar cloth painted during the 1999 grand cross eclipse. During her Masters at the University of Wales, Liz explored magic and divination under the tutelage of Liz Greene, Dorian Greenbaum among others.

15 February: Declination – the Forgotten Key to Time, Weather and Markets with Tania Daniels

Declination is often considered a tool of modern astrology, but reading carefully through traditional text sources, we can find many hints to its use since antiquity. In the declination cycle, a planet moves from his southernmost position in relation to the equator to its northernmost position where it stands still for a while before it starts descending south, crosses the equator and finally reaches the southernmost position again. These declination periods are not all the same. The Moon reaches her so called lunistices only every 18.6 years, the other planets have different periods.  In this talk we will look at these so often forgotten cycles and how to use them.

Tania Daniels holds a degree in business administration and became interested in Astrology in 1998 after having read an astrological analysis of Leonardo da Vinci’s last Supper. She finished training in psychological astrology in 2002 at the Berlin school of the German Astrology Association (DAV). In 2009 she was introduced to traditional astrology by Deborah Houlding. She holds the STA Horary Diploma (master course), has studied Robert Zoeller’s Medieval Astrology Course and gained her certificate in Hellenistic Astrology in early 2017 from Chris Brennan. Tania is deeply interested in the very foundations of astrology and fascinated by the hidden information in cosmologies and religions from all over the world, religion and Ayurveda, natural health and medical astrology, as well as in the forecasting techniques of ancient astrology. She has published more than 50 articles which have been published in German, Spanish, English, Italian and Turkish on www.astro.com, in the English Astrological Journal, the German Meridian Fachzeitschrift für Astrologie and the Italian Linguaggio Astrale, the ISAR Magazine, the Spanish Stellium magazine, the AFAN magazine, in the publication The Ascendant and in the Infinity Astrological Magazine . She is a tutor for the QHP and an international speaker. Tania is currently finishing her book on Latitude, declination, nodes and apogee: The lost secrets of our ancestors. She lives in Italy and offers horary and natal consultations in person and via zoom.

1 February: Esoteric Rulership – Who rules that sign? with Michael Bartlett

While traditional astrology teaches us the rulers of the signs as Mars rules Aries and Scorpio, Venus rules Taurus and Libra, Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo, etcetera –did you know there is another octave of rulership? In esoteric or soul-centered astrology there are additional views and approaches to the Zodiac. As we become more personal to the impersonal and more impersonal to the personal, a larger perspective and plan can be glimpsed, guided and supported. Weaving the works of Alice Bailey, Madame Blavatsky and Alan Oken, metaphysical astrologer Michael Bartlett will illustrate the more elevated expressions of the planets when in and/or aspecting their esoteric kingdoms.

Michael Bartlett focuses on esoteric astrology and traditional while incorporating the depths of the outer planets. His Core Energetic training, highly intuitive nature, three decades of business experience and over two decades of astrological wisdom give him an extensively resourced toolbox. Michael is the author of Astrological Mavericks: Do you have what it takes to change the world? A book about individuals with planets on their chart’s angles and AstroTheatre: A revolutionary approach to the ancient art of astrology. In addition to being a past interim president of Kepler College and offering webinars, workshops, through them, he also offers experiential intensives, readings, speaking engagements and workshop intensives and does a monthly forecast on his YouTube channel.

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18 January: Enlightenment Through your Rising Sign, and Using Divine Nature to Unify Traditional and Modern Psychological Astrology with Julian Venables

If you’ve been wondering what the next big thing in Astrology might be, then this talk just possibly opens the box of treasure! Julian brings a philosophical lecture to the Brighton astrology group, and points out a whole new direction for astrology to go towards in the 21st century, that can be developed by the soon-to-arrive plutonic Aquarian phase that was already started by the Jupiter and Saturn Aquarius conjunction in 2020. There is a simple method and experiment that brings instant enlightenment to astrologers and their clients, that comes about from a simple shift of perception. The astrologer at once becomes divine and begins to observe planetary creation arising from moment to moment. By experimenting with a shift from the heliocentric to the geocentric, then astrologers can perceive a unity of the above and the below, of the within and the without, simultaneously.  This talk will set in motion a revolution in the world of astrology, based around our perception.

4 January: The Highs and Lows of the Life of the Astrologer, Alchemist, Mathematician & Mystic Dr John Dee (1527-1608) with Anita Chakraburtty

Did you know 007 was Dr John Dee’s secret insignia, used in his private communications with Queen Elizabeth I? He was the original James Bond! Did you know that he chose the date for Queen Elizabeth’s Coronation? Or that his navigational calculations helped with the discovery of the New World? He was also accused of using ‘enchantments’ against Queen Mary which led to him being confined. As a mystic, Dr John Dee dabbled in the art of using Spirits to divine the future with Edward Kelly. Despite his connection to two Queens and a King, Dr John Dee died in poverty. His rollercoaster life will be the focus of Anita Chakraburtty’s talk which will also include the interpretation of various key Astrology charts.

Anita Chakraburtty completed her 4 year Diploma in Medieval Astrology in 2012 via Astro Mundi, a school run by the Astrologers Joy Usher and Mari Garcia in Adelaide, Australia. Anita is also a full-time Registered Herbalist/Nutritionist with 13+ years clinical experience. She also trained with a Cherokee Chief for 7 years to become a Shamanic Healer. In her previous careers Anita worked as a Research Scientist for Astra Zeneca and as a Risk Manager in Banking in the UK & Sydney.  On moving back to the UK in 2015 after 12 years in Sydney Anita has appeared on Wandsworth Radio and Riverside Radio as well as having given lectures for the Astrological Lodge of London and other UK Astrology groups.

2022 Autumn Term

7 December: What just happened? with Trav Travers

A useful and interesting look at events and the astrology behind them. The catastrophic, the audacious. Events that touch nations on a grand scale, the root of conspiracy theories. Suitable for all and not a Mundane book in sight. Very simple traditional rules will guide us to see what just happened, astrologically speaking. The easy rules used in this session are a useful astrological tool you will use again and again.

Trav Travers has been running his traditional astrology group “The Astrological Explorers” for several years, based in Sussex, looking at Natal, Mundane, Electional and Horary astrology through the ages, based on traditional source texts. His interest in astrology originally started in childhood. A devotee and advocate of traditional astrology since 1990, Trav has studied with many well-known traditional astrologers. He holds workshops, lectures and talks and still ‘does charts’.

16 November: Houses and Rectification with Chris Mitchell

Houses had an incredible depth of meaning in traditional astrology, and we’ll look at some of these. For houses to work, you need an accurate birth time – how did they do that in an age when nobody had a wristwatch?

Chris Mitchell has a PhD from the University of Leicester on the topic of medieval astrology, is a tutor on the MA Cultural Astronomy and Astrology course at the University of Wales, and holds a diploma in Medieval Astrology from Astrologos. He has been actively involved in promoting and teaching astrology for 20 years, is on the board of the Astrological Association, and has given talks to groups and conferences in Europe and the US.

2 November: The Astrology of ‘The Crown’ with Alex Trenoweth

For centuries, astrology and royalty have been linked. In recent times, we have all become riveted by The Crown Netflix series which tells the tangled tale of the current British Royal Family through an abdication crisis, divorce and infidelity, public dramas and behind-the-scenes heartache as well as several Prime Ministers. But is it all down to juicy plotlines and good acting? Alex has been studying the astrology of famous people and the actors who portray them and what she has discovered is that there are strong astrological links that tell the real story. So grab some popcorn and settle in for a very interesting screening starring Astrology and Royalty.

Alex Trenoweth is a professional schoolteacher as well as an astrologer specialising in child development, particularly the important life stage of adolescence. She has spoken at astrology conferences around the world, contributed to important astrological publications and has won several major awards for her unique research based on her book “Growing Pains: The Astrology of Adolescence” by The Wessex Astrologer. She has also authored “The Adolescent Astrology Report” which was created to help parents and teachers understand the children they care for. Her new book “Mirror Mirror: Famous People and the Actors who have Portrayed Them” contains a foreword by the legendary astrologer Julia Parker. Alex has recently started her own astrology school, Rohini Academy of Astrology and is currently very busy with clients and students. Her website is www.alextrenoweth.co.uk

19 October: Quick Delineations or How to get to the Heart of the Chart in Easy Steps with Sharon Knight

We will look at traditional methods of delineating a chart whether natal, mundane or horary,  and see how easy it is to quickly get to the heart of the chart by using just a couple of planets and a few simple  techniques. With some knowledge of the planetary cycles, you will be able to inform your friends or clients ahead of time when they may need an umbrella or sunscreen. If anyone is brave enough to share their chart details in public, we can make the session interactive and have some fun.

Sharon Knight has worked as a professional astrologer for nearly 30 years. Initially studying with the Faculty, passing the Intermediate Diploma before qualifying as a QHP with Olivia Barclay. She gained her MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology in 2004. She’s a Fellow of the Association of Professional Astrologers International and Chair of the same. Sharon is currently a tutor & convenor of the QHP, as well as teaching her own APAI accredited course on traditional natal astrology. Sharon won the Astrologer of the Year title in 2016 with her lecture on Sect & Triplicity. She has spoken at the AA Conferences, The Lodge, taught traditional methods at schools in Taiwan, Turkey and to groups in South Africa & around the UK.  She’s written columns for various women’s magazines, newspapers and astrological journals, and for the past 12 years has had a regular slot on local radio.

5 October: Water and the Thirst for Oneness with Ana Isabel

Our emotional landscape is as boundless as the sea. We yearn to connect with others. Sometimes this causes confusion as we forget about boundaries. What can the Element of water tell us about this yearning? In this talk, Ana Isabel explores a deeper understanding of the psyche, consciousness and the Soul through an exploration of the deeper lessons that the element of water offers us.

Ana Isabel – Astrologer, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Past Life Regressionist. Ana is an Astrologer, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Past Life Regressionist, Teacher and Broadcaster. Ana combines Hypnotherapy and Astrology to help unblock repressed aspects of the personality as well as working on the links between the Birth Chart, Karma and Pre-birth experiences. She has worked with the Queen’s Doctor at his clinic in Belgravia and has two podcasts on Astrology and another on Spirituality. Website: www.lifeastrologer.com

Astrology Workshop – Saturday 24 September: Saturn square Uranus – the Clash of the Titans

Part One:

The Saturn Uranus connection – how can they work together?

In the morning workshop from 10am-12:30pm, Julian Venables will give us the meaning and interpretation of both planets, as well as how they interact in aspect to each other. With this current tense ‘square’ going on, what can we expect at the peak moment between October 1st and 12th (hint: the total peak will be October 4th and 5th, and Julian will explain why). Julian will also look at their mundane transits through history, picking out some of the major occurrences for a review. The biggest question of all is: what are these two planets doing in your chart, and reflecting in your life?

If you come along to the Cornerstone Centre in person, you’ll find out as a chart reading will be given to every attendee!

Julian Venables has started writing a new and original format of media horoscopes which he calls ‘The Weekly Almanac’, it is available to view every week on his website  https://www.londonastrologer.com/blog-post/ where you can also sign up for a free newsletter. Julian is currently researching and writing his first astrology book, which doesn’t promise enlightenment through astrology, but guarantees a new perspective and the opportunity for eternal happiness through knowing your planets!  He is a local astrologer with the Faculty Diploma (D.F.Astrol.S). He offers client consultations, teaches and lectures in astrology. Julian has written a novel about William Lilly.

Part Two:

Phoebe’s afternoon workshop will be primarily experiential and offer a personal encounter with the Saturn and Uranus archetypes here and now. Moving away from words and concepts through guided visualisation, physical enactment and interactive exercises, we’ll descend to a deeper place in ourselves to directly experience the feel of the clash of these two powerful cosmic forces. In the second part of the afternoon we’ll take examples from the charts of those present which illustrate how the Saturn-Uranus square in transit is manifesting in their lives. Hopefully we’ll discover how to avoid the more destructive manifestations of the Saturn-Uranus encounter, and find some life-enhancing ways of integrating their very different and very intense energies.

Phoebe Wyss is a Hove astrologer with 40 years experience in giving consultations, courses and workshops and is an experienced public speaker. She also trained to be a past-life therapist back in the 1980s in Germany, and for many years combined regression work with natal astrology in her practice.  She’s published an astrological board game, two books on the astrological archetypes and her latest book – Inside the Cosmic Mind: Archetypal Astrology and the New Cosmology – was published in 2014.

 

21 September: Psyche and Symbol: Astrology, Art, and the Chart with Claudia Bader

Psychoaesthetics is the study of how psyche expresses through the arts. The psyche speaks to us through art in line, form, colour, images and archetypes; and these elements have astrological correlates. Richly illustrated with examples of artists (famous and not), a result of over 25 years of research on art elements, psychology, and astrology, we’re going to look at the specific art characteristics of the signs and planets to see how someone’s astrology and psychology shows in their art.

Claudia Bader, NCGR-PAA Level IV Counseling Astrologer, licensed psychoanalyst and creative arts therapist, has pioneered the interface of psychoanalysis, astrology, alchemy, art, and mandalas since 1973, teaching at universities and conferences. She served on the boards of AFAN, the Association of Astrology and Psychology, and was head of the Institute for Expressive Analysis and “out” as an astrologer. Published in the Encyclopedia of Psychology and Religion and different astrology journals, her PhD explores the relationship of astrologers to astrology through the lens of transitional phenomena and the transformational object. Co-author of the bestselling Love Planets, in private practice in NYC, she also takes people to their soul homes with past life and spiritual regression. Contact information: abzudusk@gmail.com   website: heartandsoulsource.com

7  September: Unlock the Secrets of the Moon Phases with Robyn Ray

Understanding the Phases of the Moon enriches our Astrological knowledge and helps us to predict and Time Events in the future. Why, when we are watching the Transits to a Chart, do we also need to follow the current Moon Phase? How are we able to know and understand where we are in a particular Story and how do we link the different events together? What does a First Quarter and Last Quarter Moon really mean? Can we begin to understand how events will play out as we watch these Moon Phases develop? Why do Transits also need a Moon Phase? What periods are going to be important both in our own lives and in World events, as they unfold?

Robyn Ray, DFAstrolS, RCAstrol, STA, FAPAI has been an Astrologer since the late eighties, firstly qualifying with the Faculty of Astrological Studies, followed by a Counselling Diploma based on Humanistic and Transpersonal Psychology. Robyn also obtained her STA certificate in 2013 and for many years she was an active member of the APAI Council. Robyn specialises in Timing Events using the Moon Phases.

2022 Summer Term

20 July: The Role of Light in Astrology – A Cosmology of Light, Vision and Reflection with Michael Ofek

In this lecture Michael will share the fruits of his longtime research into the cosmological structure of astrology based on the principle of light. Ancient astrology has a rich tapestry of concepts revolving around light, characterizing astrological dynamics in terms of relationships of light and dark, vision and reflection, with many elements defined and measured by their differing quality and magnitude of light. The lecture will explore the primary role of light, philosophically and practically, and show how it’s embedded in astrological symbolism, and how to interpret it through the many layers of chart delineation.

Michael Ofek is a professional neo-traditional astrologer, philosopher, astral magician, and shamanic practitioner from Israel. He has been practicing astrology and magic for more then two decades, avidly researching all branches of the ancient tradition, with an emphasis on Hellenistic astrology and its connection with Greco-Egyptian cosmology, philosophy, theurgy, and magic. His passion lies in unveiling and reconstructing the conceptual  roots of the tradition, and the practical re-figuring of these ancient arts. Michael is an international speaker, and gives workshops and lectures worldwide, including magical retreats. He is the co-founder of the Israeli professional astrology magazine “Urania”, which also produces yearly conferences and workshops.

6 July: Lunar Applications and Separations with Israel  Ajose

The Moon is said to represent our emotions, mother and how receptive we are. While all the above is true, this powerful feminine luminary may have a lot more to say about our lives than that. Moon signs, house placements, aspects, sect, condition and phases all point towards our physical circumstances, experiences and wellbeing in this physical world. In this lecture we will be exploring how the Moon in our natal charts encompasses all of our life’s experiences and stories of past, present and to come.

Israel Ajose D.Psych.Astrol is a dedicated student and teacher of astrology, tarot, and a consultant. He studied and completed full honours in psychological astrology at the centre of psychological astrology in London with Liz Greene. By combining traditional, mediaeval, and psychological and Vedic techniques and methods, he is now a full-time practitioner & teacher of astrology, tarot, philosophical and esoteric teachings. He is currently the President of the Astrological Lodge of London. Much of his studies and practices also include cosmology, mythology, occult sciences, Kabbalah, shamanism, and divination.

Astrology workshop – Saturday 18 June: Astrology Day with Roy Gillett – The Method and Importance of Mundane Astrology

A whole day to discover how to use astro-cycles to restore healing control of our lives and our world.

We will learn many ways of calculating and presenting astrological cycles. Then consider the astrology of contemporary and likely future events, seeing how we could heal negative natural and human behaviour. Having identified the astro-cycle background, we will consider the development of both mundane and personal charts [maybe yours] and share ways to harness astro-cycle knowledge to get back control of our lives and our world for the better.

• How historical cycles help us understand present and future times – examples using the interactive cycles of Jupiter to Pluto.
• How inner planets help us understand the flow of the year – studying examples of the annual /bi-annual cycles of the inner planets and their interaction with the outers.
• How fast-moving points trigger actual events – studying The Moon, angles, Fortuna and midpoints in specific occurrences.
• Better times ahead 

Roy Gillett, President of The Astrological Association, full-time astrologer and writer since 1976, advises on astrology software, speaks at many international conferences and studies Tibetan Buddhism. Since 1978, Roy has published mundane forecasts, with a compassionate emphasis. He has edited English translations of André Barbault books. His introductory book The Secret Language of Astrology is popular in nine languages throughout the world.

Roy’s books: Astrology and Compassion the Convenient Truth; Economy Ecology and Kindness; Reversing the Race to Global Destruction and  Working with the Planets Clearer Understanding Better Decisions [2021] – an enhanced compilation, with commentary and historical references, from his 2002-2021 bi-monthly Astrological Journal column. Check out more information and read sample pages at http://crucialastrotools.co.uk

Recordings of Roy Gillett’s whole-day workshop now available for purchase

15 June: Encountering the Archetypes in Astrology with Becca Tarnas

What is an archetype, and how does it relate to astrology? This presentation will introduce the theory of archetypes from a philosophical and psychological perspective, exploring a lineage that extends from Plato in ancient Greece through C.G. Jung in 20th century Switzerland, to the contemporary disciplines of transpersonal psychology, participatory spirituality, and archetypal astrology. Learning to perceive the archetypal principles in the particulars of everyday life can deepen any astrological practice, and be applied methodologically to any branch of astrology.

Becca Tarnas, PhD, is a scholar, artist, and editor of Archai: The Journal of Archetypal Cosmology. She received her doctorate in Philosophy and Religion from the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), with her dissertation titled The Back of Beyond: The Red Books of C. G. Jung and J. R. R. Tolkien. Her research interests include depth psychology, archetypal studies, literature, philosophy, and the ecological imagination. She teaches at both Pacifica Graduate Institute and CIIS, and is the author of the book Journey to the Imaginal Realm: A Reader’s Guide to J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. Becca lives in Northern California, where she has an astrological counselling practice.

1 June: In Honour of Her Majesty with Pam Carruthers

On the eve of the celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pam Carruthers explores the Queen’s chart and key times in her life. With Capricorn rising and Saturn in Scorpio on her midheaven the Queen’s life is dedicated to service. She also has the North Node of the Moon in Cancer conjunct Pluto, so the transits of Pluto are highly relevant.

Key charts will include:

• The Abdication of her uncle King Edward VIII in December 1936 which propelled her into being second in line to the throne.
• The chart of King George VI, her father and his sudden death on February 6th 1952 when she become Queen.
• The chart of the Coronation on June 2nd 1953 when she was anointed and changed from “a woman to a goddess”. It has Regulus the Royal Star rising at the start of the ceremony.
• The chart of February 6th 2022 and the relevance of the eclipses in Taurus and Scorpio which closely affects both her and Prince Charles’s charts.
• The Solar Eclipse October 25th 2022 and the Lunar Eclipse on November 8th.
• Along with the actual eclipses the transiting nodes are of special significance as they transit from 29 degrees Taurus on January 1st to 10 degrees Taurus by the end of the year.

Pam Carruthers is a qualified professional Vedic and Western astrologer. She works from a spiritual perspective and is a student of A Course in Miracles. An experienced Spiritual Life Coach and Trainer leading workshops since 2000, Pam helps clients discover the hidden patterns that are holding them back in their lives. A consultation with her is a life enhancing and healing experience. Pam specialises in exploring the nodal axis in the birth chart and its connection to a past life where your soul level gifts were blocked. She facilitates an online course entitled The Planets Within. It’s for beginners and those who wish to deepen their knowledge. Subscribe for her free webinars on astrology and Key Dates for 2022. Contact her via her website www.healingstars.com

18 May: Sacred Astronomy as Taught by our Mysterious Glyphs with Gemini Brett

The symbols we use in modern times to represent the Signs are veiled vows to the marriage of Heaven and Earth. Though I cannot say when the sign glyphs arrived on our scene, this presentation will reveal them to be undeniable devices of tropical astronomy. As we journey into the shadows of these sigils’ mysteries, we will find fascinating light that shines upon a potential need for us to reframe our zodiacal heritage and, therefore, the very history of astrology.

Gemini Brett’s terrestrial translations of the celestial conversation expressed through the ancient arts of sacred geometry, musical harmony, embodied astronomy, and number magic activate seasoned sages as much as they initiate students new to the cosmic curriculum. He is a world-renowned astrologer, shamanic StarryTeller, and inspiring educator best known for his devotion to reconnecting astrologers with the sacred astronomy of the living sky. Brett’s passion, dedication, and innovation were recently honoured by the Organization for Professional astrology who presented him with the 2020 Orion Award for Outstanding Contribution to Astrology.

Learn more about Brett at GeminiBrett.com

4 May: Do You Have What it Takes to Change the World? Astrological Mavericks with Michael Bartlett

Some of us are walking billboards for the planets. We wear their mark in a way that is simultaneously unseen by us, yet seen by everyone else. If you or someone you know has a planet conjunct one of the birth chart’s angles, this is a big billboard and the mark is not easily washed away.  Planets conjunct the AS/DS and/or MC/IC are super powered archetypal energies expressed in a person’s life. Michael will present observations from research for his book Astrological Mavericks which illustrate the dramatic effects such conjunctions make in an individual’s life and how they impact society and thereby change the world. Surprising examples of both negative and positive expression will be illustrated for the 48 placements for each planet -not just the standard offering of two where sign and house blend. His book covers the 12 signs with 11 planets (includes Chiron!) through the four angles for a total of 528 astrological positions. Join us on 4 May 2022 for a lively and informative talk presenting anecdotal evidence from the lives of numerous mavericks who have and continue to change our world. There will be opportunities for questions and discussion.

Michael Bartlett focuses on traditional and esoteric astrology. His Core Energetic training, highly intuitive nature, three decades of business experience and two decades of astrological wisdom gives him an extensively resourced toolbox he offers to his clients. Author of Astrological Mavericks and AstroTheatre. He offers webinars, workshops, experiential intensives, readings, speaking engagements, teaches classes and is a member of the Board of trustees for Kepler College. He also co-hosts a weekly YouTube show with fellow Aquarian Sun and Scorpio Moon astrologer Merrylin LeBlanc. He offers resources at coremichael.com and can be reached at michael@coremichael.com or 505.690.3860                Facilitating the Change You Seek

20  April: The Houses and Health with Wanda Sellar 

The First House and Sixth House are linked to health respectively the body and sickness.  We’ll be looking at the basic constitution and how to judge its strength and weakness. However, all houses have an influence on the body and health, those conditions making themselves known by the signs and planets therein of course. The traditional and psychological meaning of the houses can sometimes be the underlay to illness. One theory is that most of our illnesses stem from thwarted desires, misconceptions, fears and repressed emotions.

Biography: Wanda Sellar DMS.astrol., Q.H.P., also holds a Diploma in Psychology and Counselling from University of London’s Institute of Education and is keenly interested in the psychology and pathology of the human psyche.  She has also practised as a holistic therapist including aromatherapy and crystal healing. She has written two books on aromatherapy, and her books on astrology include The Consultation Chart, Introduction to Medical Astrology, Introduction to Decumbiture and Chart Shapes: The Code to Interpretation.. She is a past president of the Astrological Lodge of London, its current Vice President and  programme organiser. She is also the editor of the A.A’s Astrology and Medicine Newsletter, a post she has held for 25 years.

2022 Spring Term

6 April: Jupiter Conjuncts Neptune – Before, Now and After with Roy Gillett

Just six days before the only conjunction this time round, Roy will briefly review the astrology of events leading to the emotional intensity of recent months. Then focus a sharing on the present, to prepare understanding of the new personal and societal experiences likely as Jupiter enters Aries, and then the other outer-planets change sign in the years immediately ahead.

Roy Gillett, President of The Astrological Association, full-time astrologer and writer since 1976, advises on astrology software, speaks at many international conferences and studies Tibetan Buddhism. Since 1978, Roy has published mundane forecasts, with a compassionate emphasis. He has edited English translations of André Barbault books and written The Secret Language of Astrology, Astrology and Compassion the Convenient Truth, Economy Ecology and Kindness, Reversing the Race to Global Destruction and Working with the Planets Clearer Understanding Better Decisions [2021] – an enhanced compilation, with commentary and historical references, from his 2002-2021 bi-monthly Astrological Journal column. See sample pages at http://crucialastrotools.co.uk

16 March: The Art of Astrological Relationship Counseling: Six Vignettes with Greg Bogart

Astrology is a beacon in the relational sphere, shedding light on patterns of relating, the phases and seasons of relationships. Knowledge of my own astrological profile and consideration of the natal traits and current challenges of spouses, friends, and family members aids us in creating more emotionally fulfilling and more committed relationships with others. In this presentation we’ll look at examples of how astrological work can aid an individual’s or a couple’s understanding of relational experiences and patterns of behaviour. We learn how relationships have been damaged; we envision ways they might be repaired. Rather than emphasizing synastry (chart comparison) and composite charts, this presentation focuses delineating the individual charts and the challenges and tasks each person is facing as a means to heal and harmonize relationships. We’ll discuss the power astrology has to transform consciousness and behaviour in the relational sphere, enhancing our lives in the home and workplace.

Greg Bogart, PhD, MFT, has practiced astrology professionally since 1981 and is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who utilizes astrology in his work as a psychotherapist. He is also a lecturer in psychology at Sonoma State University. He is the author of Astrology’s Higher Octaves; Astrology and Spiritual Awakening; Planets in Therapy: Predictive Technique and the Art of Counseling; and Astrology and Meditation: The Fearless Contemplation of Change. His other books include In the Company of Sages; Dreamwork and Self-Healing; and Dreamwork in Holistic Psychotherapy of Depression. Visit his website at www.dawnmountain.com, or email Greg at gbogart7@sbcglobal.net.

2 March: Retrograde Planets: the Intricate Dance with Patricia Godden

Much inner work is done while a planet is retrograde. During a retrograde period, deeper levels of that planet’s energies rise from the subconscious to manifest in conscious awareness. As the different stages of the retrograde phase each play a role in this process, understanding it helps in the interpretation of natal horoscopes.  Recognising the different stages of retrogradation in progressions and transits can help a person make the most of these cycles. Mandalas are used to illustrate the variation in retrograde periods throughout the orbit of each planet.

Patricia Godden BSc PhD dipWESA FAPAI is a professional astrologer who gained a diploma from the White Eagle School of Astrology (WESA) in 2007. She is tutor on the WESA Beginner’s Course as well as having her own introductory course, which is available via her website. She has a particular interest in spiritual astrology and the purpose of the soul. This led to an in-depth study of draconic astrology. Patricia has written two books: Housing Your Planets: everyday interpretations and spiritual perspectives and Astrology, Crystals and Spirituality.

Website: www.patriciagodden.com

16 February: The Outer Planets and the New Paradigm with Nick Oakley-Smith

With Pluto in Capricorn and Uranus in Taurus, we are seeing a breaking down of the material side of life and our identification with it.  At the same time Neptune is dissolving the structures of our current thinking.  What might be emerging from this changing context?  Gender, Covid, the Environment, Virtual reality, there are many ingredients in the soup.  What insights does astrology bring and what might happen when the planets make a trine and 2 sextiles in fire and air in 2025?

Nick Oakley-Smith has been a practising astrologer and student of the I-Ching for over 35 years.  He pretends to be a leadership coach in international businesses whilst introducing business leaders globally to both astrology and the I-Ching. He has talked regularly at local UK astrology groups, the AA conference and the Dutch AA conference.

2 February: Past Life Patterns in the Birth Chart with Phoebe Wyss

In this talk Phoebe will introduce her take on karmic astrology based on her experiences as a past-life regression therapist. It repeats the subject of our successful in-person workshop held in Hove last November for a wider audience. Phoebe writes: “In 1986, while working as an astrologer in Germany, I was curious about the newly introduced past-life therapy and booked a session for myself. What I experienced immediately illustrated the meaning of my South Node in the 8^th house in Aries, which I’d never understood. I was so impressed I signed up to train as a past life therapist, and afterwards for many years combined regression therapy with natal astrology in my work. This gave me wide experience of correlations between patterns in the natal charts of my clients and the past life experiences they recounted during their regression sessions.

I’ll be illustrating this with chart examples matched with extracts from the regression protocols of their owners, and will also attempt the experiment on Zoom of putting you, the audience, into a light trance so you can experience possible past life events to illuminate the karmic symbolism in your birth charts!”

Phoebe Wyss is a Hove astrologer with 40 years experience in giving consultations, courses and workshops and is an experienced public speaker. She also trained to be a past-life therapist back in the 1980s in Germany, and for many years combined regression work with natal astrology in her practice.  She’s published an astrological board game, two books on the astrological archetypes and her latest book – Inside the Cosmic Mind: Archetypal Astrology and the New Cosmology – was published in 2014.

19 January: Ideas and Composite Charts with Fernanda Paiva

Relationships are one of the greatest mysteries of all, why do we feel attracted to a certain person and repulsed by someone else? Why do some connections tend to activate different parts of ourselves, sometimes to the point where we feel like an entirely different person depending on who we are spending time with? In this talk we will be exploring potential answers to some of these questions through looking at the composite charts (also known as the ‘midpoint chart’), an astrological technique that became popular in the USA and UK in the 70’s.

Fernanda Paiva is a teacher and practicing astrologer with a BA. in History and she acquired her astrology certificate with distinction at the London School of Astrology. She has been published by Flare UK, IAM Infinity magazine, the AA Journal and at the astrodienst website, and she is currently working on her thesis for the MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology at the University of Wales. Fernanda is originally from Brazil but has been living in the UK for the past 13 years.

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/hitchhikingstars/

Website: www.fernandapaiva.co

5  January: Who Are You? with Ana Isabel

How do we go about answering this question? In Astrology we know that discovering who we are is our life’s mission. We know that the Sun represents identity. In this talk Ana Isabel looks at how Venus and the 5^th house help the Sun find self-expression through creativity and play, aiding us on our journey of self discovery.

Ana Isabel – Astrologer, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Past Life Regressionist. Ana is an Astrologer, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Past Life Regressionist, Teacher and Broadcaster. Ana combines Hypnotherapy and Astrology to help unblock repressed aspects of the personality as well as working on the links between the Birth Chart, Karma and Pre-birth experiences. She has worked with the Queen’s Doctor at his clinic in Belgravia and has two podcasts on Astrology and another on Spirituality.

Website: www.lifeastrologer.com

2021 Autumn Term

1 December: Dharma Chart and Karma Chart A Virtual Talk with Michael Erlewine

Michael is a Tibetan Buddhist practitioner of 36 years, and The 17^th Karmapa (Ogyen Trinley Dorje) gave him the name “Tenzin Nyima,” “Holder of the Sun.” This very special lecture presents an astrology based buddhist teaching AND an empowerment, as Michael shows us the difference between the traditional geocentric chart, the Karma Chart and what is called the Dharma Chart, the heliocentric chart. 

Michael Erlewine has had several careers. As a musician, he was active in the Michigan folk scene in the late 1950s and early 1960s. In 1961 he hitchhiked with Bob Dylan, and had travelled to Greenwich Village, Venice, California, and San Francisco. He and his brother Dan founded a blues band called The Prime Movers. When the drummer left, they replaced him with Iggy Pop (James Osterberg), then 18 years old, giving him the nickname “Iggy”. Michael Erlewine and his band, the Prime Movers, were inducted into the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame in 2015.

In 1977 Erlewine founded Matrix Software. He was the first person to program astrology on microcomputers and make astrological programs available to the astrological community. He began to study astrology in the early ’60’s. From 1972, he and his wife Margaret operated the Heart Center School, turning out thousands of students. He was a member of the Board of Directors of ARC, a Director of ACT, and a member of the AFA Research team. He was elected to the AFAN Steering Committee in 1994 and to the ISAR Board in 1995. Erlewine was the recipient of the Regulus Award for Professional Image, recognizing astrology at work in business and the public. He has published more than forty books on astrology and related topics.

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17 November: Devotional Astrological Magic A Virtual Talk with Christopher Warnock

Christopher Warnock of Renaissance Astrology will discuss astrological magic and his part in the revival of astrological magic as well as his devotional style practice.

Christopher Warnock has been a traditional astrologer and Renaissance astrological magician since 1998. He has been called “the father of the traditional astrological magic revival” and the “elder statesman” of astrological magic. With John Michael Greer, Mr. Warnock translated the Latin Picatrix, the most important grimoire of traditional astrological magic and has written and published many books on astrological magic and traditional astrology. Mr. Warnock also teaches astrology and magic courses and offers authentic astrological talismans.

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Astrology workshop – 6 November: Past Life Patterns in Your Birth Chart 

Experience the Perspective of Karmic Astrology in an In-person Study Day with Ana Isabel and Phoebe Wyss

Part One: Phoebe will introduce the theme of the day and report on her experiences with combining past-life regression therapy with natal astrology. Phoebe writes: “In 1986, while working as an astrologer in Germany, I was curious about the newly introduced past-life therapy and booked a session. What I experienced  immediately illustrated the meaning of my south node in the 8^th house in Aries, which I’d not understood before.  I was so impressed I signed up to train as a past life therapist, and, afterwards, combined regression therapy with astrology in my work for many years. This gave me wide experience of how patterns in natal charts can correlate symbolically with the past life experiences their owners recounted during regression sessions. I’ll be presenting some of this material in the workshop, and will also offer you the experience of a regression into a past life, which, hopefully, will help to illuminate the karmic symbolism in your birth chart.”

Part Two: Ana Isabel will take over after the lunch break.  She writes, “My interest in Past Lives developed even as I was learning about Astrology. I learned about Past Life Regression at the same time as I was learning the symbols of the Zodiac and planets. Then one day, I learned about the Moon’s Nodes and my two passions fused. Yet, I was practicing as a Psychological Astrologer for a number of years before training as an analytical and clinical Hypnotherapist. Then came my training as a Past Life and Life Between Life Regressionist.  The birth chart took on deeper meanings as I began to see it as the story of the Soul’s path. In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to look at your Soul’s journey as I give you readings of Pluto’s place as well as that of the Nodes in your chart. You will have the opportunity to discuss your experiences in small groups sharing the same or similar planet positions, so that you can see how these themes manifest in your and other people’s lives.”

3 November: The Yogas of Vedic Astrology: Special Planetary Combinations A Virtual Talk with Richard Fidler

One of the most intriguing and useful features of Jyotish is its vast canon of ‘Yogas’ and associated aphorisms. The word ‘yoga’ essentially means to join or unite, and here can be translated as an astrological combination or ‘union of factors’ with specific implications. The Yogas of Jyotish are the fruit of centuries of observation, codified into a rich body of lore regarding the effects of several hundreds of possible permutations of the heavens. Even if you’re not particularly interested in studying Vedic astrology, the core rules and principles of Western and Vedic astrology are so similar that in many instances the logic behind these Yogas can offer Western astrologers valuable food for thought.

Richard Fidler is a professional astrologer and teacher with more than 30 years of experience in the field. He has served the as the chairperson of the Cape Town based Cape Astrology Association, and has contributed as both a speaker and organizer at several international astrology conferences. His work has been published in journals such as the Mountain Astrologer Magazine, the Astrological Journal (UK), and several others, including political forecasts in mainstream publications such as Business Insider.

Richard’s practice is an eclectic combination of Western and Vedic astrology. He believes both systems have a lot to teach each other, and so he regularly shares insights from Vedic astrology with Westerners, and effective techniques of Western astrology in India. Richard was recently appointed ISAR’s Global Director for the UK. He currently resides in Oxfordshire.

www.richardfidler.com

20 October: The Music of your Spheres A Virtual Talk with Julian Venables

In this talk Julian will present to you what he believes is the bridge between traditional astrology and modern psychological astrology, a theory that opens up a whole new enlightening vista of how we as a global community practice astrology. Astrology has been referred to as the ‘Divine Science’ or the ‘Science of Light’ (Jyotish), but do we properly comprehend Divine Light and its connection to the Creation? What if we allowed ourselves the simplest change of perspective that will work wonders, and thus experience real magic? Robert Zoller quote: “The complete study of astrology, therefore, consists of not merely digging up the writings of the ancients and assiduously studying them, but penetrating their inner meaning and rediscovering their perceptual mode. We must ultimately see the world as the ancients did if we are to understand their metaphysics.” Julian will open a door of perception for you to see astrology through, which he firmly believes all the ancient astrologers practised from. This talk might well create more questions than answers, but you’ll have a great evening which will include the real opening of your third eye… and an incredible explanation of transits and aspects.

Julian Venables has started writing a new and original format of media horoscopes which he calls ‘The Weekly Almanac’, it is available to view every week on his website  https://www.londonastrologer.com/blog-post/ where you can also sign up for a free newsletter. Julian is currently researching and writing his first astrology book, which doesn’t promise enlightenment through astrology, but guarantees a new perspective and the opportunity for eternal happiness through knowing your planets!  He is a local astrologer with the Faculty Diploma (D.F.Astrol.S). He offers client consultations, teaches and lectures in astrology. Julian has written a novel about William Lilly.

6 October: Black Moon Lilith Transits: Microphysics of Time A Virtual Talk with Vanessa Guazzelli

How to work with Black Moon Lilith in time? How to interpret its transits? BML points to what psychoanalyst Jacques Lacan called the Real, the rawest dimension of experience – beyond words and images, the underlying current of sensations. And it is Black Moon Lilith who rules the microphysics of time. Addressing the principles for its interpretation, we will look into the collective transits of this visceral and sublime astrological point, Black Moon Lilith.

Subtopics: Black Moon Lilith interpretation, mean node vs. oscillating node, time periods for BML in transit, mythological reference for BML transits, fundamental tips for BML in personal transits, BML in collective transits through each of the 12 signs.

Vanessa Guazzelli is an Italian-Brazilian astrologer and psychoanalyst, currently based on an island of the South Atlantic. Speaker in several astrology conferences around the world, lecturing in more than a dozen countries in North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. A deep investigator in astrology, known for being a specialist in Black Moon Lilith. Vanessa takes into great consideration the cardinal, fixed and mutable principles in her work, having these three zodiac crosses always on her horizon in both personal and geopolitical astrology. Agent 55 at the Cosmic Intelligence Agency. Former president of the Brazilian astrology association CNA (2012-2015). Awarded for Best Unprecedented Work by Audience’s Choice in SINARJ Astrology Symposium (Rio, 2005), with The Theory of IC-MC in the light of Psychoanalysis. She has a bachelor degree in psychology, specialist in diagnosis and treatment of development disorders by Centro Lydia Coriat (postgraduate). Psychoanalysis studies at APPOA.

15 September: When a Flower Speaks A Virtual Talk with Alex Trenoweth

Sometimes heaven cracks and reveals a powerful message that irrevocably changes the way a mere mortal views life on earth. From near-death encounters to flashes of cosmic understanding, Alex investigates the astrological statistics behind the planetary aspects of mystic moments and delivers a first hand account of her own out of body experience. Alex’s research on this topic provides a delicate balance between statistical analysis and profoundly moving narratives of life-changing experiences. What moment has changed your life? Bring your time-detailed stories to share or learn how to recognise the signs that your life will be forever altered.

Alex Trenoweth, MA (CAA), DFAstrolS, CIA Agent 144 is an astrological researcher and professional schoolteacher in London UK. In 2015, she was awarded “International Astrologer of the Year” by the Krishnamurti Institute of Astrology (KIA) for her ground-breaking and innovative research on Astrology and Education based on her book “Growing Pains” (The Wessex Astrologer). Since then she has spoken at astrology conferences around the world and has contributed to major astrological magazines and publications. Her newest book “Mirror Mirror: Famous People and the Actors Who Have Portryed Them” was released in 2021. Alex is now President of CAPISAR and has recently started her own astrology school, Rohini Academy of Astrology. Her website is www.alextrenoweth.co.uk

1 September: Where does the Great Conjunction Cycle begin? – A Virtual Talk with Gary Caton

Gary P Caton is an Hermetic practitioner integrating diverse traditions, art forms and practices gathered from his spiritual quest over a full Saturn cycle. Initiated an astrologer by a magnificent dream in 1993, he’s since become an accomplished counselor, writer, podcaster, teacher, photographer and mage. Gary is the author of Hermetica Triptycha: The Mercury Elemental Year, and host of the popular Hermetic Astrology Podcast. Connect with him at www.DreamAstrologer.com

e-mail: dreamastrologer@yahoo.com            Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DreamAstrologer

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIh4umUcCrA25wpZLxysB-Q

Book (publisher): http://rubedo.press/hermetica-triptycha

2021 Summer Term

18 August: Mystical Saturn: A Planet for All Ages – A Virtual Talk with Acyuta- bhava Das (Adam Elenbaas)

When the planet Neptune was seen for the very first time through a telescope, it was conjunct Saturn. In this talk, we shall explore the symbolism of Saturn across the ages, while also exploring the possibility that the ancient Saturn is just as mystical and other- worldly as any of the modern, outer planets – including Neptune!

Acyuta-bhava Das (Adam Elenbaas) is a professional astrologer, author, and yoga instructor/studio owner from the Twin Cities of Minnesota. Adam holds an M.A. and MFA in Creative Writing. His first book, a Publisher’s Weekly top book of the year, called Fishers of Men: The Gospel of an Ayahuasca Vision Quest was published by Tarcher/Penguin in 2010. Adam was one of the founding writers of RealitySandwich.com, and when he isn’t writing, teaching, or seeing clients, Adam is usually immersed in his practice of Bhakti yoga.  You can find his work at www.nightlightastrology.com

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4 August: The Astrological Neptune – the Ancient Cult of Water – A Virtual Talk with Cate Reidy 

Astrologically, Neptune is traditionally associated with the element of water, the sign of Pisces and also the 12th house.  However, in studying a horoscope, we consider its watery presence in any one of the houses and signs, and weigh up its influence on various planets, angles, nodes and other sensitive degrees within the birth-chart.  In doing so, we discover how Neptune has a full range of metaphorical presentations, from that of a wellspring, a fast moving current, and even a flood.  And, during those times of personal transition when previous structures in our lives are plunged into deep waters, the experience of just ‘holding one’s head above water’ is a common one.  Afterwards, such structures end up dissolved, cleansed or washed away, by which time, a sensitivity to new insights – frequently communicated in our dreams – have been ushered in, along with a tidal change and possibilities of new beginnings.   During this talk, Cate will consider the ancient ‘Cult of Water’ – a spiritual tradition rich in symbolism, still relevant for today – and how we might understand Neptune’s presence within the horoscope from both psychological and spiritual perspectives.

Cate Reidy is a psycho-spiritual astrologer with a special interest in transpersonal transitions including awakenings.  Having originally trained in traditional, psychological, and transpersonal approaches, her long-held interest in this branch of Astrology, stems from many years experience of working in mental health, homelessness projects and addiction treatment settings, as well as in private practice.  And further, from many years exploring archetypal patterning communicated in dreams; inherited patterns in family histories, and pre-rebirth narratives.  Cate’s approach reflects sensitivity to spiritual/mental/emotional challenges occurring during those times when the ‘emerging self’ awakens. She has a deep respect for the creative resources underpinning each individual’s patterning and their inbuilt capacity to regulate their own well-being.  In addition to her astrological work, she is a Jungian Sand Play practitioner, a director at Spiritual Crisis Network (SCN), and a Folklorist – a member of the Folklore Society.   She is currently undergoing sensitivity training at the College of Psychic Studies in London – a work in progress and a privilege.   For more information, visit:  www.catereidy.uk

21 July: Karmic Echoes  

If we look at three generations of birth charts within a family, we will see synchronic astrological links. The same and repeating four to five Zodiac signs, playing out between the Sun, Moon, Ascendant and Mid-heaven. Strong links between first and third generations e.g. grandparents and grandchildren seem especially emphasised. It appears these connections weave as karmic threads through  the generations. It raises the question of do unresolved areas of parents birth charts pass to their children, grandchildren. Are we simply patterns of energy seeking to resolve ourselves ? Do we enter our lives through our Ascendant into a soul group, that will enable us to expand our consciousness, until we no longer need to return here in a physical form ? Or are we so attached within our personal family ancestry, that the process of entering and departing this Earth plane, is about continuing evolving and teaching our family members?

Jean Maclean B.A. is a qualified teacher and an experienced, practising astrologer of over 40 years. Having taught in state and further education all her working life, she brings learned skills in communicating ideas and information. Her Aries Sun is in her 3^rd House and Jupiter in Sagittarius in her 11^th House. She facilitates the South Downs Astrology Circle that meets monthly at her home in Eastbourne. With Covid, astrology topics are now discussed in weekly Zoom sessions with other East Sussex astrologers. She has a regular flow of clients and also gives astrology lessons to students.

“ My astrology journey began in childhood, growing up in Somerset. My father took me outside on starry nights showing me the star groups and constellations. The wonder of the those skies was magic, and by the age of twenty one, I was studying and researching astrology “

Courses, workshops and study with The White Eagle Lodge, Liz Greene, Jonathan Cainer and other astrologers, were important learning. In the eighties, she facilitated the weekly meet-ups of astrologers in the Medway Towns. She created and organised two landmark spiritual festivals in Whitstable, Lightwaves 2011 and Lightwaves 2012. Jean completed an introductory course in Astronomy at Herstmonceux Observatories, adding depth to her astrology insights. She is at present researching ancestry and astrological patterns.

www.birthchart-insights.co.uk                           jean@birthchart-insights.co.uk

7 July: Lunar Nodes and Case Studies  – A Virtual Talk with Christeen Skinner

In this talk we examine your natal Moon and the rhythms and pulses it sets up with regard to your financial affairs. Along the way we will look at how the lunar node can be used to identify key years. This talk includes case histories and how astrology has helped clients improve their wealth and well-being.

Christeen Skinner D.F.Astrol. S, F.R.S.A is a Director of Cityscopes London Ltd providing future-casting services to investors and traders across the world.  She is author of several books, including Navigating the Financial Universe (published 2019) in which she forecast the current pandemic. In 2020, Christeen began collaboration with the developers of a new trading platform using astro-cycles. She is a Trustee of the Urania Trust and a Director of the Alexandria I-base project.

https://www.alexandriaibase.org/

16 June: Firdaria, What They Are and How to Use Them – A Virtual Talk with Sharon Knight

Sharon will be speaking on the Persian predictive technique of Firdaria:  Firdaria associates different periods of life with different planets defining a theme for each period enabling you to predict far ahead into the future. It is a simple method and easy to follow.

Sharon Knight has worked as a professional astrologer for nearly 30 years. Initially studying with the Faculty, passing the Intermediate Diploma before qualifying as a QHP with Olivia Barclay. She gained her MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology in 2004. She’s a Fellow of the Association of Professional Astrologers International and Chair of the same. Sharon is currently a tutor & convenor of the QHP, as well as teaching her own APAI accredited course on traditional natal astrology. Sharon won the Astrologer of the Year title in 2016 with her lecture on Sect & Triplicity. She has spoken at the AA Conferences, The Lodge, taught traditional methods at schools in Taiwan, Turkey and to groups in South Africa & around the UK.  She’s written columns for various women’s magazines, newspapers and astrological journals, and for the past 12 years has had a regular slot on local radio.

2 June: Interacting with the Four Elements; the Mythic Forces of the Greek Philosophers – A Virtual Talk with Julian Venables

At this current juncture of human evolution, we must remember the importance of elemental thinking when comprehending and responding to ecological problems. If we use the four element consciousness and language, we can engage directly with the world to evoke many kinds of wonder – sensuous, poetic, cognitive, scientific, reverential. The four elements contain the loftiest and most imaginative thinking, whilst providing us with a relevant and renewed vision of the environment, and the possibilities of the world we would wish to create.

Julian Venables has started writing a new and original format of media horoscopes which he calls ‘The Weekly Almanac’, it is available to view every week on his website  https://www.londonastrologer.com/blog-post/ where you can also sign up for a free newsletter. Julian is currently researching and writing his first astrology book, which doesn’t promise enlightenment through astrology, but guarantees a new perspective and the opportunity for eternal happiness through knowing your planets!  He is a local astrologer with the Faculty Diploma (D.F.Astrol.S). He offers client consultations, teaches and lectures in astrology. Julian has written a novel about William Lilly.

19 May: Discovering the Personal Daimon in Your Birth Chart – A Virtual Talk with Cat Neligan

Have you ever felt yourself being pulled towards something? A calling to paint, write, dance, sing, travel, teach…? Whatever you’ve felt, and whether you’ve followed that call or not, that is the work of your personal daimon. The daimon goes by many names and guises. For some, it’s their Holy Guardian Angel. For others, it’s their calling. Others see it as trickster, or worse, a demon. In this talk, we explore the cultural variations on the daimon, the origins of it and why it’s been so sought after (intellectually, spiritually or otherwise) for thousands of years. We’ll focus on the use of astrology to understand the personal daimon, identify your own daimonic experiences and explore how it shows up for you, using your birth chart.

Cat Neligan‘s fascination with astrology began as an extension of her interest in personality typology. She soon found out the study of the stars had much, much more to offer, and she has been learning as much as she can ever since. Cat now incorporates astrology into her work coaching creative introverts, helping artists, writers, musicians and all kinds of creatives to better understand themselves, identify their calling, and share their work with the world.

You can find out more about her services at http://thecreativeintrovert.com/

5 May: Local Space & Cycles or Circles, Centers and Circulation – A Virtual Talk with Michael Erlewine

Michael shows us how Local Space is no subtle plane, but a personal landscape in bold and clear strokes and tailor-made to fit the psyche of each individual. He will then present a key introduction to the empowerment of space; to the use and meaning of astrological coordinate systems and centres.

Michael Erlewine has had several careers. As a musician, he was active in the Michigan folk scene in the late 1950s and early 1960s. In 1961 he hitchhiked with Bob Dylan, and had travelled to Greenwich Village, Venice, California, and San Francisco. He and his brother Dan founded a blues band called The Prime Movers. When the drummer left, they replaced him with Iggy Pop (James Osterberg), then 18 years old, giving him the nickname “Iggy”. Michael Erlewine and his band, the Prime Movers, were inducted into the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame in 2015.

In 1977 Erlewine founded Matrix Software. He was the first person to program astrology on microcomputers and make astrological programs available to the astrological community. He began to study astrology in the early ’60’s. From 1972, he and his wife Margaret operated the Heart Center School, turning out thousands of students. He was a member of the Board of Directors of ARC, a Director of ACT, and a member of the AFA Research team. He was elected to the AFAN Steering Committee in 1994 and to the ISAR Board in 1995. Erlewine was the recipient of the Regulus Award for Professional Image, recognizing astrology at work in business and the public. He has published more than forty books on astrology and related topics.

21 April: The Venus/Sun Cycle – A Virtual Talk with Angela Cornish

Angela Cornish has practised and taught astrology in classes, talks and workshops for many years. Her special interests are horary and forecasting techniques. She holds a Diploma of the Mayo School of Astrology and the STA Diploma of Traditional Horary Astrology. She is currently Secretary to the Astrological Association of Great Britain and Secretary of the Association of Professional Astrologers International. She was honoured with the Charles Harvey award for Exceptional Services to Astrology in 2018.

2021 Spring Term

7 April: My Moon is on your Mars, are we compatible?! – A Virtual Talk with Fernanda Paiva

Astrology is famous for promising enlightening insights about love: sun sign compatibility, chart comparison (also known as synastry), composite charts… There are a myriad of different techniques that promise revealing the amount of compatibility between people. But how do they work? Is it really possible to tell from 2 astrology charts if their owners would get along or not? In this talk we will be having fun exploring some of these techniques and using a few examples in order to understand compatibility astrology a bit further (to make the most of this evening, a basic understanding of astrology is required).

Fernanda Paiva is a practicing astrologer with a BA. in History and she acquired her astrology certificate with distinction at the London School of Astrology. She has been published by Flare UK, IAM Infinity magazine, the AA Journal and at the astrodienst website, and she is currently doing her masters’ thesis for the MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology at the University of Wales. Fernanda is originally from Brazil but has been living in the UK for the past 13 years and she did her first talk at the Astrological Association Conference in 2020 on the Astrology of The Handmaid’s Tale.

17 March: Predictions and Promises Unfolding – Part 2 – A Virtual Talk with Israel Ajose

Primary clockwise house prediction technique is a very old predictive technique hardly used in modern astrology, but is a way to predict very crucial pivotal changes, periods and themes in our life. In this technique each house shows chapter after chapter through a 7 year cycle, which further shows us specific years of the unfolding of the natal chart promise.

Israel Ajose D.Psych.Astrol is a dedicated student and teacher of astrology, tarot, and a consultant. He studied and completed full honours in psychological astrology at the centre of psychological astrology in London with Liz Greene. By combining traditional, mediaeval, and psychological and Vedic techniques and methods, he is now a full-time practitioner & teacher of astrology, tarot, philosophical and esoteric teachings. He is currently the President of the astrological lodge of London. Much of his studies and practices also include cosmology, mythology, occult sciences, Kabbalah, shamanism, and divination

3 March: How Medieval Astrologers Knew What You Really Wanted – A Virtual Talk with Chris Mitchell

The twelfth century saw a huge translation movement in Western Europe, when Arabic texts were translated into Latin for the first time. The 12th-century scholar Roger of Hereford was teaching schoolkids some pretty sophisticated astrology based on these texts, including some techniques to find out what the client *really* wanted, in his book of “Intentions”. Knowing what the client’s intention in visiting the astrologer might almost be considered an early version of psychological astrology – just as a modern astrologer might draw up a consultation chart.

Chris Mitchell has a PhD from the University of Leicester on the topic of medieval astrology, is a tutor on the MA Cultural Astronomy and Astrology course at the University of Wales, and holds a diploma in Medieval Astrology from Astrologos. He has been actively involved in promoting and teaching astrology for 20 years, is on the board of the Astrological Association, and has given talks to groups and conferences in Europe and the US.

17 February: Chasing the Dragon: Draconic Astrology and Finding the Life Purpose – A Virtual Talk with Victor Olliver

Draconic (or nodal) astrology is an ancient Babylonian system which identifies a person’s soul purpose in this life. The birth (or event) chart is reset by moving the North Node to the start of Aries, creating a Moon-referenced chart to be read by the side of the tropical (Sun-referenced) natal chart. Victor will examine the charts of Greta Thunberg, Meghan and Harry, Heddy LaMarr, Queen Victoria and many more, including his own, in demonstrating the amazing accuracy of this little-known system.

Victor Olliver has been editor of the Astrological Association’s membership magazine, The Astrological Journal, for over six years. And he also writes the stars column for The Lady magazine. He has a distinction diploma in mundane and natal astrology from the Mayo School of Astrology. Before becoming a full-time astrologer with a prestigious clientele, he was an award-winning feature writer and editor and his many interviews and features appeared in such publications as Marie Claire, Woman’s Journal, The Sunday Times Magazine and The Times. He lives in West Sussex, UK. His website: victorolliver.co.uk.

3 February: Astrological Mavericks – A Virtual Talk with Michael Bartlett 

Some of us are walking billboards for the planets. We wear their mark in a way that is simultaneously unseen, yet seen by all. If you or someone you know has a planet conjunct one of the birth chart’s angles, this is a big billboard and the mark is not likely washed away.  Planets conjunct the AS/DS and/or MC/IC are super powered archetypal energies expressed in a person’s life. Michael will present observations from research for his book Astrological Mavericks which illustrate the dramatic effects such placements make in an individual’s life and how they impact society and thereby change the world. Surprising examples of both negative and positive expression will be illustrated for the 48 placements for each planet -not just the standard two of sign and house. Join us on Wednesday 3 February 2021 for a lively and informative talk presenting anecdotal evidence from the lives of numerous mavericks who continue to change our world. There will be opportunities for questions and discussion.

Michael Bartlett focuses on traditional and esoteric astrology. His Core Energetic training, highly intuitive nature, three decades of business experience and two decades of astrological wisdom gives him an extensively resourced toolbox he offers to his clients. He offers webinars, workshops, experiential intensives, readings, speaking engagements, teaches classes for Kepler College and co-hosts a weekly YouTube show. He offers resources at coremichael.com and can be reached at michael@coremichael.com

20 January: Celebrating the Venus Shamanic Cycle and the Influential Women of the Year – A Virtual Talk with Pam Carruthers

From Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Greta Thunberg, from Jacinda Arden to Kamala Harris, 2020 has seen the remarkable rise of women in the news and taking centre stage. Looking at the charts of some of these influential women of 2020, Pam will explore which Venus Shamanic Archetype they embody. When Venus is 10 degrees ahead of the Sun while still retrograde, it is rising as a Morning Star. This is called the heliacal rise and shamanic astrology calls this “The Shamanic Overtone.” Venus rose as a Morning Star on June 10 2020 and began a new 19 month cycle, so we are currently in the Shamanic Overtone of Gemini.

When Venus is retrograde she conjuncts the Sun in only five signs of the Zodiac in a lifetime! From 1966 through 2047 these are Aries; Scorpio; Gemini; Capricorn; Leo/Virgo. In this presentation find out which if these is your Shamanic Overtone.

2021 sees Venus change direction to become an Evening Star. Key Dates to watch are when Venus disappears from the morning sky on February 13th at 15 degrees Aquarius. Venus then meets with the Sun on 25th March at 6 degrees Aries. Venus rises as an Evening Star on May 3rd at 24 degrees Taurus. While Venus is invisible you may find you are less inclined to be social. Venus will begin her retrograde period on December 19th 2021 in Capricorn conjunct Pluto and start a new Morning Star Shamanic Cycle on January 13th 2022 at 15 degrees Capricorn.

Pam Carruthers is a qualified professional Vedic and Western astrologer. She works from a spiritual perspective and is a student of A Course in Miracles. An experienced Spiritual Life Coach and Trainer leading workshops since 2000, Pam helps clients discover the hidden patterns that are holding them back in their lives. A consultation with her is a life enhancing and healing experience. Pam specialises in exploring the nodal axis in the birth chart and its connection to a past life where your soul level gifts were blocked. She facilitates an online course entitled The Planets Within. It’s for beginners and those who wish to deepen their knowledge.  Subscribe for her free webinars on astrology and Key Dates for 2021. Contact her via her website www.healingstars.com

6 January: How Astrology is Becoming the New ‘Lingua Franca’ of the Emerging Consciousness Revolution – A Virtual Talk with Steve Judd

Steve Judd is an astrologer with 40 years experience, bringing astrology to the world. He works on character analysis, location and relationship issues, past explanation, present expansion and future exploration. After leaving the army at twenty, Steve found his first astrological book in 1977 and then spent a decade learning astrological basics. He is totally self-taught. Since then, he expanded his ability by doing many thousands of chart readings. Steve has considerable experience on local media and has appeared on national TV. In 1994, after many years working in the Glastonbury Festival Green Fields, Steve was a founding member of the Big Green Gathering. In July 2005 he was awarded the Master of Arts Degree in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology at the Sophia Centre, Bath Spa University, making him at the time only the thirteenth person in the world to hold that qualification.

2020 Autumn Term

16 December: Predictions of the Natal Promises Unfolding – A Virtual Talk with Israel Ajose

The 7 ages of man, primary clockwise house prediction and profections are some of the most simple but effective of the time Lord systems. These forecast and interpretational methods do become more technical and advanced in predictive work. In this lecture we will be looking at further important points to take into consideration which will add more to our prediction techniques. We will be looking at yearly, months, and even days of how these Time Lords system can shed light on our future and natal promise. The Primary clockwise house prediction technique is an old predictive technique hardly used in modern astrology but is a way to predict very crucial pivotal changes, periods and themes in our life. In this technique each house shows chapter after chapter through a 7-year cycle, which further shows us specific years of the unfolding of the natal chart. Profections is another predictive time lord system, which allows us to discover and unravel particularly important chapters and periods of life. This time-lord system is excellent at to discovering and picking up pivotal, important and life changing events in our life.

Israel Ajose D.Psych.Astrol is a dedicated student and teacher of astrology, tarot, and a consultant. He studied and completed full honours in psychological astrology at the centre of psychological astrology in London with Liz Greene. By combining traditional, mediaeval, and psychological and Vedic techniques and methods, he is now a full-time practitioner & teacher of astrology, tarot, philosophical and esoteric teachings. He is currently the President of the astrological lodge of London. Much of his studies and practices also include cosmology, mythology, occult sciences, Kabbalah, shamanism, and divination

2 December: The Planetary Days and Hours – the Time of Your Life – A Virtual Talk with Trav Travers

Much neglected, practically forgotten in our modern world, we are out of step with the natural rhythms life. Planets dictate the quality of the time as it ebbs and flows around us. A simple knowledge of one of Astrology’s most ancient artefacts will re-connect you with planetary time and experience planetary hours directly in your life and how they work with your birth chart.

Trav Travers has been running his traditional astrology group “The Astrological Explorers” for several years, based in Sussex, looking at Natal, Mundane, Electional and Horary astrology through the ages, based on traditional source texts. His interest in astrology originally started in childhood. A devotee and advocate of traditional astrology since 1990, Trav has studied with many well-known traditional astrologers. He holds workshops, lectures and talks and still ‘does charts’.

18 November: 2020 Insight: The Death-Rebirth Struggle of the Human Psyche – A Virtual Talk with Renn Butler

We are living in intensely pressurised and transformative times. In this talk we will look at the major world transits this fall, their corresponding archetypal influences, and some of the ways we can work with those energies and emotions. Renn will introduce the research of Stanislav Grof and Richard Tarnas concerning the deeper structures of the human psyche and how astrology can help us to navigate those terrains. We will also explore how aspects of the spiritual death-rebirth struggle, associated with the great Jupiter-Saturn-Pluto conjunction this year, tend to manifest in the world of music, film, and art.

Renn Butler studied with Richard Tarnas and Stan Grof at the Esalen Institute in California, certifying as a Holotropic Breathwork™ facilitator in 1989. His first astrology book, Pathways to Wholeness which looks at psychedelic experiences, was published in 2014, followed by The Archetypal Universe in 2018 which focuses on dreams, and Oh, Goddess in 2020 about relationships. His ten-month online course in Archetypal and Holotropic Astrology has received enthusiastic reviews. www.rennbutler.com/online-courses

4 November: How Archetypal Astrology Works: an Experiential Approach to Churchill’s Chart – A Virtual Talk with  Phoebe Wyss

After introducing the cosmological model on which her top-down method of chart interpretation is based, Phoebe will demonstrate it experientially by exploring the chart of Winston Churchill. When he took control of the country in 1940 it stood alone and unprepared in the face of a Nazi invasion. Against great odds he managed to successfully lead it through the perilous war years, proving the truth of the saying, ‘Cometh the moment, cometh the man’. Today he’s honoured as the greatest statesman of the 20th century but is this title justified? Astrology can lift the veil and reveal what lay behind the public facade, delving into the taboo areas of his biography, while also defining his traits that led the British people to trust him and follow him through the turmoil to victory.

Phoebe Wyss is a Hove astrologer with 40 years experience in giving consultations, courses and workshops and is an experienced public speaker. She’s published an astrology board game, two books on the astrological archetypes and her latest book – Inside the Cosmic Mind: Archetypal Astrology and the New Cosmology – was published in 2014.

21 October: Boris and Dominic’s Testing Transits – A Virtual Talk with Julian Venables

Julian Venables is a local astrologer with the Faculty Diploma (D.F.Astrol.S). He offers client consultations, teaches and lectures in astrology. Julian has written a novel about William Lilly. He writes extensive daily and weekly horoscopes which you can read on his website www.londonastrologer.com

7 October: Why Mundane Astrology is Anything but Mundane in the Tumultuous Times We Live in – A Virtual Talk with Lisa Lazuli 

Lisa Lazuli looks at the charts of the USA and Donald Trump with a view to uncovering clues to the direction the world’s most influential nation will take in the next four years. When America sneezes the rest of the world catches a cold, so will we have more MAGA or a Green New Deal? The election will have an enormous effect on the EU, China and the global populist movement in general, can Astrology offer an insight? Fatal Attraction: Lisa analyses the synasty between OJ and Nicole Simpson’s charts.

Lisa Lazuli has practised astrology for 20 years, she studied with the London Faculty of Astrological Studies. Lisa also holds a Bsc Industrial Economics from Warwick University and a professional certificate of accounting from the ICAEW. Lisa, being of an earthy constitution likes to bring logic to Astrology and she combines her love of politics and history when delivering her political predictions on her YouTube channel, Lisa Lazuli Astrology. One of Lisa’s astrological interests are major planetary conjunction cycles which became especially relevant this year with the Pluto Saturn conjunction in Capricorn and the series of Pluto Jupiter conjunctions in Capricorn too. Lisa was inspired to study astrology by the famous South African astrologer and PhD of Physics, Sharon Isernhinke.

16 September: Journey to the Centre of the Twelfth House – A Virtual Talk with Michael Bartlett

We live in an age when the qualities of the 12th house have been all but neglected and/or ridiculed as woo-woo. There is very little information available to give us guidance through these misty-hallowed halls and chthonic watery depths. So, unless we intentionally work with the archetypal themes, most likely because we have natal 12th house planets, we easily become lost when planets transit and progress there. This one-hour talk will cast some light into one of the most shadow-filled and misunderstood houses in astrology. Learning the 12th house lessons gives us amazing strength to not only survive, but thrive in these chaotic times.

Michael Bartlett focuses on traditional and esoteric astrology while utilising the skills he learned from Core Energetics. He employs this body-oriented process in concert with his highly intuitive nature, three decades of business experience and two decades of astrological experience and understanding. Michael is the author of a book about individuals with planets on the chart’s angles entitled: of Astrological Mavericks: Do you have what it takes to change the world? He offers webinars, workshops, intensives and he is also teacher for Kepler College. Visit coremichael.com for his blog, free radio and YouTube talks and for more information. michael@coremichael.com

2 September: Beyond the Bounds: Black Moon Lilith – A Virtual Talk with Carole Taylor 

The Black Moon (also known as Lilith) occupies the empty focal point of the Moon’s elliptical orbit around the Earth. In folklore, Lilith is the first wife of Adam, created not from his rib, as Eve was, but from primal earth like her husband, giving her equal status. Refusing to be betray her own nature, she chose exile rather than submission. Long associated with a negative image of the feminine as demon or sorceress, on a collective level she is the untamed spirit of nature, whilst on a personal level this is a place where we often have to fight to claim our territory or express our potential. Here we may have found ourselves diminished by authority and pushed to the margin or playing the renegade. We will explore this powerful feminine archetype both in natal charts and as an image relevant to current issues of climate change and ecology.

Carole Taylor MA, FFAstrolS is a former Faculty President and currently Director of Studies and Online Classes Manager. She has been a tutor at the Faculty since 2001, contributing extensively to the course material. Carole runs an astrological practice and has co-tutored workshops for Heaven & Earth Workshops in Bali and Goa. She holds the MA in Myth, Cosmology & the Sacred from Canterbury Christ Church University and is a tutor on the Sophia MA in Cultural Astronomy & Astrology at the University of Wales, Trinity Saint David.

2020 Summer Term

19 August: Intro to Holistic Locational Astrology – A Virtual Talk with Moses Siregar 

Moses has spent decades in the trenches helping clients with locational astrology questions, and has along the way learned and discovered a great deal about how this relatively modern approach to astrology really works. He teaches about the six pillars of permanence in relocation astrology, only two of which (parans and angular mapping) were a part of the original Astro*Carto*Graphy, one of which is his own exciting ‘discovery.’

Moses Siregar was the first president of the Association for Young Astrologers in 2004, and the organizer of The Blast Astrology Conference in Sedona. He has been in practice since 1994, and uses an even mix of vedic and western astrology, while his real calling has been the study and refinement of locational astrology. You can follow his astrological updates at his Facebook page, Astrology, the Cosmic Mirror with Moses Siregar and his website.

Website:  www.AstrologyForTheSoul.com

5 August: Ars Magna, The Great Art of Transformation via Astrology, Alchemy & Magic – A Virtual Talk with Gary P Caton 

The Hermetic paradigm consists of three deeply inter-related sister arts, which are meant to be understood and practiced together. By reviewing some history and fundamental classical concepts such as qualities, elements and temperament, we can understand an archetypal process and cycle of transformation illustrated in the ancient mandala known as the “square of opposites.” This, in turn, can deeply illuminate the nature of current transformations, such as the shift of Jupiter-Saturn conjunctions from Earth to Air.

Initiated an astrologer by a magnificent dream in 1993, Gary P Caton is a transdisciplinary astrologer who maintains an active sacred relationship with the living Sky as his temple. Gary is the author of Hermetica Triptycha: The Mercury Elemental Year, and host of the popular Hermetic Astrology Podcast since 2008.

You can find Gary online at www.DreamAstrologer.com

15 July: Horary Astrology and the Natal Promise – A Virtual Talk with Mychal A. Bryan  

Your Natal Chart holds the answers to every meaningful Question you can ever pose within the course of your life. A Horary Chart can only reveal the answer to a burning question that has first been triggered in your natal chart. Learn how to follow the Golden Thread from the Horary Moment back to your natal chart and even into your Solar Return chart to see how these three charts fit together and how using this method can make you an all around better Astrologer.

Mychal A. Bryan is a professional Astrologer, hypnotherapist, and journalist living and practicing in Nassau, Bahamas. Since discovering Astrology in his childhood, he has spent the last 15-years of his life honing and refining the depth of his practice. He has done a copious amount of work in the fields of Hermeticism, 17th century Astrology, astrological divination, and the Qabalistic Tarot. Earlier in 2020, he began The True Divination Podcast on YouTube where he interviews Astrologers from all around the world on their practice and their contribution to the field of Astrology. He is also the founder of the Oraculos School of Astrology, where he offers a full education in Neo-Classical Astrology for Astrology lovers who want to become Astrologers and professional Astrologers who want to deepen and refine their practice.

Find out more about him at his website: http://OraculosAstrology.com/

1 July: Aspect Patterns Made Easy – A Virtual Talk with Rod Chang 

T-square, Grand Cross, Kite, Finger of God (Yod), these magical names draw our attention, as astrologers, but how to interpret them becomes a challenging task for beginners. Most astrologers understand that both T-square and Grand Cross bring challenges and stress but how aspect patterns influence us is more complex. When aspects form a beautiful picture in our chart, is not just the image of a cross or finger that we should worry about, it is more important how they weave the whole chart together.  When we examine our chart with aspect patterns it suddenly becomes “The Castle of Crossed Destinies“ and hard to understand.  In this talk, Rod will share his simple and easy method to break down the complicated aspect pattern and weave it together again to understand how it influences us. If you know the basic way to read a horoscope, you can interpret aspect patterns.

Rod Chang has studied astrology for over twenty years, both through self-study and also at respected institutes like the Faculty of Astrological Studies.  His favourite aspects are mundane astrology and a humanistic approach to astrology. He has written a number of books on astrology in Chinese and has taught astrology in Mandarin for around ten years. He is co-founder of the Academy of Astrology with Jupiter Lai, From 2015 Rod has been invited to several international conferences include Poland, United Kingdom and 2016 Australia FAA International Astrology conference.

http://www.rodchang.com/                         http://www.academyofastrology.co.uk/

17 June: The Astrology of Now, 2020 and Beyond – A Virtual Talk with Julian Venables

Julian Venables is a local astrologer with the Faculty Diploma (D.F.Astrol.S). He offers client consultations, teaches and lectures in astrology. Julian has written a novel about William Lilly. He writes extensive daily and weekly horoscopes which you can read on his website www.londonastrologer.com

3 June: The Terrible Forty-fives and Other Critical Ages – A Virtual Talk with Faye Blake-Cossar

The horoscope can be seen as a clock. This idea was developed further in the 60′s by Bruno Huber, a Swiss astrologer who developed the technique of Age Progression and the Age Point which in his view highlights psychological development. Faye will briefly explain the 72-year Huber cycle and provide case studies showing that it has relevance for companies and countries as well as individuals. She has used this technique for over 25 years and has found it one of the most useful tools in the Astro toolkit. Her dissertation for her MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology offered a model for organisational development based on this idea. One of her papers also researched experiences of clients at age 45, a particularly interesting time, using this system. What time is it? This talk will show you how to tell the time in your life, your company and your country. If you are tuning in have your chart available with Koch Houses.

Faye Blake-Cossar is founder of the Amsterdam School of Astrology. She is a therapist and business consultant, who holds an MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology. She has spoken often at major international conferences. Her book, Using Astrology to Create a Vocational Profile, forms the basis of her tailor-made Vocational Apprenticeship program. She writes a monthly free blog – The Monthly Planet –  which is available on her website. Her school site offers some free resources for astrologers.

www.fayeblake.nl    www.asastrology.nl

20 May: Fighting a Losing Battle: Oppositions in Synastry and the Birth Chart – A Virtual Talk with Phoebe Wyss

Think of someone in your life you’re always fighting but can’t get away from, and it’s likely that a chart comparison will show oppositions between your two suns, moons or ascendants. In this talk Phoebe will explore the six natural polarities in the zodiac to discover what we can learn from the oppositions found in our birth chart and synastry charts. What are the strategies of war and peace between  Aries and Libra, for example?  How does a Taurus-Scorpio battle differ from a Gemini-Sagittarius skirmish? And how about insurrections and clamp-downs between Aquarius and Leo, or hunger strikes and vanishing acts between Virgo and Pisces? Could fighting losing battles in our close relationships be mirroring an on-going civil war within ourselves? Join us on Zoom at 7.45pm on Wednesday 20^th May to find out!

Phoebe Wyss is a Hove astrologer with 40 years experience in giving consultations, courses and workshops and is an experienced public speaker. She’s published an astrology board game, two books on the astrological archetypes and her latest book – Inside the Cosmic Mind: Archetypal Astrology and the New Cosmology – was published in 2014.

6 May: Cosmic Chocolate: the Mesoamerican mythology and Western astrology of Theobroma cacao – A Virtual Talk with Marcos Patchett

Most people think of chocolate as a sweet treat, which astrologers recognise as a classically Venereal substance with its associations of pleasure, indulgence, and romantic gifts.  But the tree Theobroma cacao, the source of the cocoa bean, has an ancient and venerable place in Mesoamerican mythology, with darker associations. It is a tree of the underworld, associated with the presence of ancestors in living human blood.  Cacao was used ritually to commune with the souls of the dead, attract good fortune, and seal contracts with the gods.  In this talk, Marcos Patchett explores the Mesoamerican mythology and star-lore associated with Cacao, and re-examines the astrological classification of chocolate.

Marcos Patchett is a Western medical herbalist, and a medical and horary astrologer.  He was the clinical supervisor for Middlesex University’s Western Herbal Medicine BSc & MSc courses from 2013-2018. He is currently an affiliate tutor for Kepler College (USA), QHP (UK), and the Academy of Astrology (UK, China and Taiwan).  His herbal medicine practice is based in Wood Green, north London. His first book, The Secret Life of Chocolate, is due for release in March 2020.

22 April: The Astrology of the Lockdown – A Virtual Talk with Julian Venables

There is some very clear astrology that correlates with this unprecedented situation in the world. Julian will go into detail about Saturn/Pluto as the planetary cycle that crates irrevocable change and a new beginning, and then encourages us to look forward to the new Saturn/Jupiter cycle which starts in December this year. It is this new cycle which begins a whole new epoch and evolutionary development for the world something that last happened with the industrial revolution of the early 19th century. Even though our current situation is difficult there are many good reasons to be hopeful for the future, so tune in and get a good understanding of what we can all look forward to. Julian will also go into detail on how to see on your own chart where these powerful planetary transits will be happening.

Julian Venables is a local astrologer with the Faculty Diploma (D.F.Astrol.S). He offers client consultations, teaches and lectures in astrology. Julian has written a novel about William Lilly. He writes extensive daily and weekly horoscopes which you can read on his website www.londonastrologer.com

Archive:

2020

2020 Spring Term Programme

2017

2017 Autumn Term Programme 

18 November: Astrology Day with Phoebe Wyss, Pam Carruthers and Julian Venables – Exploring Saturn

2017 Summer Term Programme

10 June: Astrology Day with Julian Venables, Tim Burness, Phoebe Wyss and Pam Carruthers – Jupiter – Hope for the Future

2017 Spring Term Programme

18 March Astrology Day with Pam Carruthers, Julian Venables, Phoebe Wyss and Tim Burness – Exploring Pluto

2016

2016 Autumn Term Programme

22 October: Astrology Day with Julian Venables, Alex Trenoweth and Phoebe Wyss – The Great Sky God and the Winged Messenger – A Mercury-Uranus Astrology Day

2016 Summer Term Programme

2 June: Astrology Day with Tad Mann – Astrology & Reincarnation: Clarifying Your Karma

2016 Spring Term Programme 

9 January: Astrology Day with Tad Mann – Why Time Flies: Using Life Time Astrology

2015

2015 Autumn Term Programme 

26 September: Astrology Day with Phoebe Wyss, Julian Venables, Israel Ajose and Gill Dorren – A Day Exploring Neptune

2015 Summer Term Programme

13 June: Astrology Day with Phoebe Wyss, Alex Trenoweth, Nick Kollerstrom – Astrology in Everyday Life

2015 Spring Term Programme 

7 March: Astrology Day with Trav Travers, Julian Venables, Pam Carruthers – Venus and Mars: The Lovers