2024 Autumn Term

20 March: Astrology, Divination and Symbol: the Connection between Revealed and Concealed Worlds with Carole Taylor

In his book The Moment of Astrology, Geoffrey Cornelius asserts that all astrology involving judgement of birth charts is a form of divination, a view also reflected in the work of other influential astrologers. This has profound implications for any kind of chart work, ones which I think astrologers often struggle to work with in practice.

This talk explores the concept of divination within our ordinary practice of astrology, with the aim of showing how we might acknowledge the potency of the divinatory mindset without losing our fundamental view of the chart as an objective map of character. We will look at how divinatory modes of thinking have influenced astrology over the centuries. We will also think about the nature of symbols as connection between revealed and concealed worlds, inviting encounter with the symbol’s archetypal presence, where the astrologer is themselves part of the symbol’s manifestation. Throughout the talk, I will ground the ideas in practical examples, drawn from my own client practice and personal experience.

Carole Taylor is a full-time astrological consultant and educator, informed by a deep love of mythology, symbolism and the power of astrology to speak to the felt depths of human experience. She is a former President and Director of Studies at the Faculty of Astrological Studies, founder of its online classes programme and an extensive contributor to its course material. She is co-director of Asteria Teaching and of the Centre for Astrology, Myth and Symbol. She holds an MA in Myth, Cosmology and the Sacred, and is a tutor on the Sophia MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology at the University of Wales, Trinity Saint David.

Carole is the author of Astrology: Using the Wisdom of the Stars in Your Everyday Life and co-author of Journey Through Astrology.

6 March: The Karmic Ghosts of your Natal Chart with Giorgia Pecora

The Fourth, Eighth, and Twelfth houses compel us to confront the debts, shadows of former incarnations, our connection with our lineage, and the karmic stories associated with our genealogical tree. How can we navigate them in a conscious way? We will explore specific astrological signatures and strategies to empower our clients karmically.

Giorgia Pecora is a certified psychological astroconsultant and teacher, specializing in karmic dynamics, shadow work, relationship astrology, and astro genealogy. Her astrological approach is influenced by studies in theosophy, somatic work, shamanic practices, and sexological bodywork. In addition to her extensive background in Intercultural studies and Pedagogy, Giorgia holds an MA in Astrogenealogy from the School of Systemic Therapy “Astroconstelationes” under the guidance of Cecilia Garcia Robles. Since founding her school in 2017, she has passionately shared her knowledge with over 200 students. Giorgia’s teaching method is characterized as fun, dynamic, and community-oriented, creating an enriching learning experience for all. Expect lots of hand gestures in typical Italian style as well. For more information about her work, please visit www.visionairastrology.com.

21 February: Saturn and Neptune in Pisces: Wading Through Muddy Waters…to Find Mystery and Romance with Wendy Stacey

With Saturn and Neptune in Pisces muddying the waters, it is often difficult to see how deep and unsettling things may be… however, whilst these transits trigger planets in mutable signs – we can alter our perception and sink ourselves into mystery and vision, beauty, and romance. Saturn is the co-ruler of Aquarius and its position feeds into how Pluto’s transition from Capricorn to Aquarius may play out. This talk will explore the positive ways one can experience these transits and what we might expect. A reminder of Muddy Waters quote, ‘The blues had a baby and they called it rock and roll’.

Wendy Stacey (BA, MA, Dip LSA) is the principal of the international Mayo School of Astrology (since 2007) and Chair of the Astrological Association (since 2002). She has written numerous articles for the Astrological Journal and is the author of Consulting With Astrology (2012) and Uranus Square Pluto (2012). She has contributed to The New Generation (2012), The Professional Astrologer (2016) and Bitcoin (2018). In 2014 Wendy received the Charles Harvey award for ‘Exceptional Service to Astrology’. Wendy is also a tutor on the MA Cultural Astronomy and Astrology course at the University of Wales. Email: wendy@mayoastrology.com website: wendy@wendystacey.com

Astrology Workshop – Saturday 17 February: In person Astrology Day – the Astrology of Dreamwork with Alex Trenoweth

Brighton Astrology Circle is pleased to welcome First Nation culture for a very special full day workshop on Dreamwork.

Although we know her better as an astrologer, teacher and author, our frequent guest speaker Alex Trenoweth is a registered band member of the Saugeen reservation (the Ojibway tribe) in Ontario Canada and has grown up understanding the value of dreams. After working with South African Sangoma Rod Suskin, Alex learned how astrology can help reveal the hidden meaning of our unconscious thoughts.

For her morning lecture, she will reach into her files to present case studies of dreams from (consenting) clients and will invite the BAC audience to share their dreams to demonstrate the power of the unconscious as well as the peace of mind that comes from understanding its messages.

In the afternoon, Alex will provide us the materials and invite us to learn how to make dreamcatchers. She will also share Ojibway stories and history. Before the workshop, Alex will post you her dreamkit which will help make your dreams more memorable so you can share them with our group.

Alex Trenoweth, MA (CAA), DFAstrolS, is an astrological researcher, author and professional school teacher 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: Astrology in Adolescence (The Wessex Astrologer). Since then, she has spoken at astrology conferences around the world and contributed to major astrological magazines and publications. She has also authored ‘The Adolescent Astrology Report’ which was created to help parents and teachers understand the children they care for. Her most recent book Mirror Mirror: The Astrology of Famous People and the Actors Who Portrayed Them contains a foreword by the legendary astrologer Julia Parker. Alex is Director of Education for Kepler College and her website is: alextrenoweth.co.uk.

7 February: The Astrology of the Courtesan in History – neither Prostitute nor Mistress. Yet What? with Sue Brayne

The courtesan is often wrongly dismissed as either prostitute or mistress. She was (and possibly still is) neither. In history she occupied an ambivalent role, usually a highly independent woman who attached herself to men of power, monarchs or plutocrats. She was a feminist forerunner – and I have always been fascinated by courtesans. These extraordinary self-made earthly goddesses – often born in the gutter – possessed such magnetism, beauty, wit, and intelligence that male aristocracy fell at their feet and showered them with fabulous gifts. How did they do it? We will compare the astrological charts of famous courtesans to explore whether they possess similar themes and aspects and look at how the asteroids Casanova (the great seducer) and Phryne (ancient Greek courtesan) might play their part. So, get ready to explore if you, too, have what it takes to set hearts ablaze with passion and yearning…

Sue Brayne, MA, D.F.Astrol.S. Sue is a writer and astrological journalist and has an MA in Religious Studies and a second MA in Creative Writing. She is also a TEDx speaker and host of the ‘Embracing Your Mortality’ podcast. Sue’s passion for astrology began 30 years ago – she recently gained her Diploma with the Faculty of Astrological Studies – and her interviews with master astrologers appear regularly in The Astrological Journal. Her website: suebrayne.co.uk

17 January: The Jupiter-Uranus Conjunction of 20 April 2024 – What Can Boomsters (or Gloomsters) Expect? with Anne Whitaker

On 20 April 2024 the Jupiter-Uranus exact conjunction occurs in Taurus – and this is not just an aspect for one day. Its ‘influence’ occupies a considerable timeline from build-up to aftermath, and here I examine what the past tells us of its historical correlations when these two powerhouse celestials join.

Jupiter meets Uranus every 14 years. It is described in Baigent, Campion and Harvey’s Mundane Astrology as connected to the “growth and awakening of human consciousness”. My unique historical research offers a guide as to what we can expect from the latest conjunction, based on work published in my e-book Jupiter Meets Uranus.

Anne Whitaker is a widely published astrologer with a regular column in The Astrological Journal. She also wrote a column for the old DELL HOROSCOPE magazine, and her work appears regularly on Astrodienst (astro.com) and in The Mountain Astrologer. Her latest book, Postcards to the Future – a collection of her essays – was highly praised. Her e-book Jupiter Meets Uranus has been rereleased with new material: further details on the e-book are at two websites: anne-whitaker.com/books-2/ and jupitermeetsuranus.wordpress.com.

In 2001 she co-founded the Scotland-based Aquarius Rising ‘tribe’ or group in Glasgow. And her blog ‘Writing from the Twelfth House’ (anne-whitaker.com) is hugely popular, showcasing her interests in planetary cycles (transits and progressions) and her delight in debates with fellow astrologers.

3 January: Big News! A Bright New Comet is Heralded for 2024. What Does it Mean Astrologically? with Rod Chang

The International Minor Planet Centre has announced the name of a new comet, C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS). Its perihelion will be on 28 September 2024 (at 16 Virgo) with a predicted magnitude from -0.2 to 0.9. It could very well be the great comet of this year. In this talk we’ll not only talk about its possible impact with astrological perspectives, but also share information on when and how to see this comet. Is it a new celestial to use in your work?

Rod Chang has studied astrology for over twenty years, both through self-study and the Faculty of Astrological Studies. His favourite techniques are mundane astrology and fixed stars, and he brings a humanistic approach to his work. He is the co-founder of the Academy of Astrology. Recently he was elected a Board Trustee of the Astrological Association. Rod is a truly international astrologer and frequent speaker at conferences all over the world – he gave the final plenary talk on fixed stars at the AA’s 2023 Conference. He is also active on social media: don’t miss his podcasts on Instagram and elsewhere.

2023 Autumn Term

6 December: Astrological House Division and the Symbolism of the Celestial Circles with Rhys Chatham

Rhys Chatham explains how the major house division systems are calculated in a way that does not require any math. Rather than advocate the use of one house system over another, we will simply compare them and look at the various celestial circles they are based on, reflecting upon the symbolic implications of each of them and how they might impact on chart interpretation. We’ll discuss what distinguishes one house system from another, allowing you to make informed choices on which ones to use, for what, and when. In this talk we will cover the ecliptic-based (whole sign, equal and Porphyry), space-based (Meridian, Regiomontanus, Campanus), and time-based houses (Alcabitius, Koch and Placidus).

Rhys Chatham – STA DipH, AFAN/OPA, APAI – is a professional astrologer based in Paris, France with clients from all over the world. He studied 20^th century astrology with Charles and Vivian Jayne in the late sixties and seventies, and more recently has been immersed in the practice of traditional astrology, having studied Hellenistic astrology with Chris Brennan, Renaissance astrology and magic with Christopher Warnock, primary directions with Dr. Martin Gansten, and holds the advanced horary diploma from the School of Traditional Astrology (Deborah Houlding, Lee Lehman, Wade Caves). Rhys is also a hermetic kabbalist and has been a member of various lodges in the U.K. since the year 2000.

15 November: The Draconics of a Nightmare Relationship: Oscar Wilde and Lord Alfred Douglas. Disaster or Opportunity? with Victor Olliver

It is customary to dismiss partnerships of love that have not worked out as ‘a big mistake’ or ‘an error of judgement’. But what does draconic astrology have to say? Using the example of Wilde and his boyfriend Douglas (aka ‘Bosie’), Victor analyses their ‘doomed’ bond through their draconic soul purpose charts and discovers valuable life lessons for both. A knowledge of draconic astrology is not essential to follow the talk. All will be explained.

Victor Olliver has been editor of the Astrological Association’s membership magazine, The Astrological Journal, for nearly eight years. 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, 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. He is the author of Chasing The Dragons: An Introduction to Draconic Astrology (Wessex) and of Astrology: Secrets of the Signs and Planets (Flame Tree). His website: victorolliver.co.uk.

1 November: What Happens When There is the Separation of Self from the Divine? with Smiljana Gavrančić

All the miasms (possible illness) are the product of the separation of Self from the Divine. In the centre of this Vortex is syphilitic miasm. How we can ‘mix’ astrology and homeopathy? The base of astrology is mythology. If you know to recognize myths in someone’s chart, you are able to discover which miasms you are living. Smiljana is going to speak on so called Kingdom Family Constellations-Cetus, Andromeda, Cassiopea, Cepheus, Perseus, Pegasus and how to cut off the energetic cord which trap you in family with the help of homeopathy remedies.

Smiljana Gavrančić was born in Serbia. She is Professional ISAR CAP Astrologer since March 2011. She finished her astrological studies at The Institute for Astrological Research and Education Johannes Kepler (Belgrade, Serbia). Before astrology, Smiljana studied International Law (the University of Belgrade, Serbia). Her articles were published at the Mountain Astrology blog, in the Astrological Journal, ISAR Journal, NCGR Geocosmic Journal, Infinity Astrological Magazine, at Astrodienst (astro.com). She gives her talks at astrological conferences: AA Conference 2016, 2022; the Astrological Lodge of London 2016, 2021, 2022; CINASTRO online conference 2015.

18 October: The Water Houses and the Soul of the Family with Carole Taylor

The 4th, 8th and 12th houses are said to have an affinity with the water signs. Water can be taken as a symbol of the unconscious, an element outside of time where we encounter soul and the deep mysteries of psychic life. These houses also connect us to our family, the 4^th as the alembic of home and the lineage of our family tree, the 8^th as hidden elements below the surface of family life, and the 12^th as unresolved disturbances inherited from the past. The water houses say a great deal about these emotional and psychological legacies as elements of the soul of the family, the arc of something working itself out through successive generations.

We will explore the idea of the family soul through the lens of the water houses, thinking about how the ancestors create the context of our own lives and how our life contributes to the ongoing story of the family to which we belong.

Carole is the author of Astrology: Using the Wisdom of the Stars in Your Everyday Life and co-author of Journey Through Astrology.

Astrology Workshop – Saturday 7 October: The Astrology of Relationships

Part One: Venus Meets Mars: the Astrology of our most Significant Relationships with Phoebe Wyss

Those who spark love at first sight and those who spark fear, those who mother us and those who abandon us, those who help us rise and those who cause us to fall – all the characters in life’s intensest relationships can be found symbolised in our birth charts.

In this experiential workshop Phoebe will use guided meditation, inter-active group techniques and chart examples to help us understand more deeply what experiencing these significant relationships has taught us about ourselves.

Phoebe Wyss (www. astrophoebe.com) is a professional Hove astrologer with 43 years experience in giving consultations, courses and workshops. She also trained as a past-life therapist back in the 1980s in Germany, and for many years combined regression work with natal astrology in her practice. Following her life-long fascination with synchronicity, she’s published an astrological board game, an astrological oracle in book form, two books illuminating the astrological archetypes and a book that explains astrology within the context of the new in-coming cosmology of Oneness – Inside the Cosmic Mind: Archetypal Astrology and the New Cosmology, Floris Books, 2014.

Part Two: Fight or Flight: Peace at any Price, or Simply Seeing Red? with Lindsay Gladstone

Strength of character is initially forged within the early learning constellation of family and siblings.

Taking into adulthood negotiating strategies learned in kindergarten how do we face up to adversity and get what we want out of life? Is it through diplomacy and tact? Or do we wantonly grab our heart’s desire without consideration of other people’s feelings?

In this afternoon session, through the astrological expression of Venus and Mars in the birth chart, we will review our sense of values and self-worth and how these principles colour our relationship towards family, siblings and the world around us.

Lindsay Gladstone is an astrological consultant. Her passionate exploration of the soul’s connection with the cosmos culminated in the Diploma of the Faculty of Astrological Studies (DFAstrolS), as well as an M.A. in Myth, Cosmology, and the Sacred from Canterbury Christ Church University.

For several years Lindsay was Head of Exams and a Council member and tutor for the Faculty of Astrological Studies. Lecturing and curating workshops in the UK and Europe, her journey has evolved into Axis Mundi Astrology.

Visit her website www.axismundiastrology.co.uk

4 October: Chiron In Synastry- Healer/Wounder with Ana Isabel

Relationships act as mirrors showing us who we are through the way we transfer our view of ourselves onto others and by projecting our desires and expectations onto them. They can be a Hall of Mirrors in which we see distorted images of ourselves and others. So, what can Chiron in Synastry show us about the role we play by touching a beloved’s wounds to help bring healing, or by wounding and bringing old pain to the surface? In this talk we will look how Chiron can bring both great pain and healing in relationships.

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

20 September: Astrological Nutrition: Vitamins, Minerals, Metals, and the Planets with Judith Hill

Ancient astrologer-physicians linked specific metals to “their” planet. Modern astrologer Elbert Benjamine assigned vitamins and minerals to planets, an approach furthered by astrologer and bio-chemical researcher Robert Carl Jansky, and Eileen Nauman, DHM. Others have assigned homeopathic cell salts to the twelve zodiac signs. Judith demonstrates how to utilize the birth chart, plus transits, for evaluating potential innate and current nutritional deficiencies, excesses and imbalances. She will also introduce her own fascinating method for defining potential nutritional deficiencies typical of the twelve Ascendant signs.

Judith Hill is an award winning author of thirteen books including the classics: Medical Astrology: A Guide to Planetary Pathology; The Astrological Body Types, and Vocational Astrology (winner of an A.F.A., Inc. “Best Book Award”, 1999.), and Medical Astrology for Health Practitioners. Hill founded The Academy for Astrological Medicine IN 2021, previously producing the Renaissance Medicine Conferences, and created multiple online courses including Medical Astrology 101. Hill was possibly the first to introduce Western Medical Astrology to Szechuan, China. Hill is a Chartered Herbalist with Dominion Herbal College, and a faculty member for The Matthew Wood Institute of Herbalism; and Kepler College. She also pioneered medical studies of the Lunar Nodes, and the medical impact of eclipses, initiating the first nodal polarity conscious eclipse calendar.

An internationally recognized researcher, Hill internationally published significant statistical research on astro-genetics and astro-seismology, and has served as the Educational Director for the San Francisco NCGR; and as the private assistant to the great physicist Arthur M. Young at the Institute for the Study of Consciousness. Hill successfully matched five biographies to five natal charts in an NCGR sponsored skeptic’s challenge in 1989.. She is one of the longest practicing full time astrological consultants in America.

6 September: Shamanic Overtone of Venus Exploring the 5 Archetypes of Feminine Power with Pam Carruthers

The cycle of Venus is associated with the ancient Sumerian myth of Inanna, the Queen of Heaven who descends into the Underworld to visit her sister Ereskigal.

Venus Star Point and Heliacal Rise

Venus joined the Sun on August 13th and was reborn as the Morning Star on August 19th when it was 10 degrees ahead of the Sun. (Venus goes direct on September 4th at 12 degrees Leo.)

When Venus reappears as a Morning Star it’s called ‘the heliacal rise’ and it occurs in just 5 signs of the zodiac in a lifetime. They are Aries, Scorpio, Gemini, Aquarius/Capricorn and Leo/Virgo. These are 5 Shamanic Overtone Goddess Archetypes- Which Tribe do you belong to? Examples with famous men and women.

5^th Harmonic Chart

Venus is the 5 pointed star and in astrology relates to the 5^th Harmonic chart which shows the creative aspects of the Quintile and Biquintile. It shows our style, our approach to life, creating order out of chaos. Some examples of famous people.

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 newsletters with Key Dates for 2023 and notification of her MasterClasses on astrology and healing. Contact her via her website www.healingstars.com

2023 Summer Term

19 July: Astrology and Medicinal Plants with Anita Chakraburtty

Did you know that Medicinal plants have planetary rulers? Are associated with the elements (Fire/Water/Earth/Air). Hence, based on your Sun sign, there may be some Medicinal plants that are more aligned with you and your health than others. Astrologers such as William Lily and Nicholas Culpeper were well-versed with the link between Medicinal Plants, the Humours, the Planets and the Elements. Anita Chakraburtty is a full-time Herbalist/Nutritionist as well as a full-time Astrologer. In this talk she will discuss a variety of Medicinal Plants/Bach Flower essences and how they are connected to Astrology and Sun signs.

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.

5 July: Missing with Wanda Sellar

Thousands of people go missing every year in the UK and worldwide. Usually for different reasons. Thousands are never found. It has to be an unusual or baffling case for a missing person (MISPER as referred to by Police) to hit the headlines. Some of the following ideas for seeking a missing person are from 17th century astrologer William Lilly, if unrelated to the enquirer. This will be a step-by-step guide. Many astrologers set up a chart for LAST SEEN TIME as may be reported by an acquaintance or family member of the missing person.

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.

21 June: Where can I be at home?! with Fernanda Paiva

According to Geoff Mulgan ‘Where can I be at home?’ was a question that Albert Camus called once ‘the most painful of our time’ and, if home is where the heart is and the IC is one of the astrological symbols reflecting home, then the subject is worth being explored further. In this talk we will take a closer look at different notions of home and what kinds of deeper insight they can offer to the astrological interpretation of the IC, as well as what the star signs might be reflecting about our deeper selves in this most hidden part of the horoscope.

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.

7 June: To dignity and beyond! with Trav Travers

At the heart of traditional astrology, an evaluation of any chart via essential and accidental dignity adds depth and subtlety to your horoscope delineation. Although very ancient they remain relevant in today’s astrology. The concepts of dignity and debility tell us much about a planet’s condition and it’s expression. Come explore the world of planetary dignity. Suitable for the beginner and the advanced

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’.

17 May: The Part of Spirit, The Part of Marriage and Their Uses with Israel Ajose

The parts of the chart often referred to as lots or Arabic parts date back from antiquity, and the usage and understanding of the lots has nearly been virtually lost in western astrological practice. The part of spirit and the part of marriage ware and still are two of the essential and important parts of a natal chart. They represent aspects of our directions in life, and additional information to our potential love life and marriages. In this lecture we will be looking and exploring how these vital parts of the horoscope give us much more depth and information about our lives, by integrating these tools we get to have a much better way of interpreting the chart, and also strengthening our predictive techniques.

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 May: Venus Retrograde: Relationships in Reflection with Lori Barnes

Around every year and a half we have the opportunity to take pause and reflect back on our relationships during the Venus retrograde cycle. We don’t have to wait that long to resolve relationship issues, but unresolved issues will have an opportunity to come out in the open when Venus is retrograde. Venus retrograde is an introspective time to work on unresolved relationship situations. By looking at the house position of Venus retrograde, your natal Venus, and the configurations made in your chart, you can get a sense of what to expect in your life and use the cycle to improve one or more relationships in your life. In this presentation, we will look at the Venus retrograde cycle as it relates to the Sun, the dual nature of Venus, and ways to work with the Venus retrograde to clear out old and unresolved relationship issues and make a fresh new start in some area of your life based on where Leo resides in your chart. Venus will go retrograde on July 22 and will go direct on September 3. Learn how to work with this upcoming Venus retrograde cycle in the upcoming presentation on May 3.

This presentation is suitable for all levels. A basic understanding of the planets, houses, and aspects will be helpful to understand all of the material.

Lori Barnes is a bi-continental astrologer living in Rome, Italy and Illinois, USA. Her never ending love of learning and adventure has taken her from her small town upbringing in downstate Illinois to Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, Palm Springs, San Diego, and Rome, Italy. She has earned a BA in business, MA in psychology, MA in marketing. Astrology education includes the three-year astrology program with Rod Suskin, Hellenistic certification with Chris Brennan Astrology School, Medieval and Prediction courses with Bernadette Brady, and mentoring with Kelly Surtees. She is a licensed marriage and family psychotherapist. Lori started studying astrology in 1994, and has incorporated hellenistic astrology since 2017. Lori is an astrology coach who mixes her background in counselling with coaching, modern, and traditional astrology to help people navigate their life calling. She was elected to the Association for Astrological Networking (AFAN) board in 2019, is a co-host for the monthly Transit Talk series, and serves on their Mentoring Committees. Lori is currently the marketing director for Kepler College and will be teaching ‘Marketing for Astrologers’ at Kepler later this year.

2023 Spring Term

19 April: The Hermetic Journey Through The Zodiac with Smiljana Gavrancic

There are 36 decans within the Zodiac (as well as 72 pentades).72 is number of Angel ,and it speaks about the primar relationship between the Sun and Venus (Pentagram) Smiljana is going to explain you how there are 3 cycles within the whole Zodiac (each includes 4 signs, i.e. 12 decans, 24 pentades). From 0 Aries-0 Leo we have the cycle which is speaking on our Present Life. From 0 Leo-0 Sagittarius we have the cycle which is speaking on our Past Life. From 0 Saggtarius -0 Aries we have the cycle which is speaking on our Future Life. Within every cycle we have several important spots (of exaltation and fall of planets), but also Smiljana developed her own degrees system within mundane astrological work in last 12th years which she is going to present you.Every country is linked with some specific degree. We will choose few decans (within each cycle) and demonstrate how it works in real life. Join Smiljana’s lecture and unlock the hermetic zodiac.

Smiljana Gavrančić was born in Serbia. She is Professional ISAR CAP Astrologer since March 2011. She finished her astrological studies at The Institute for Astrological Research and Education Johannes Kepler (Belgrade, Serbia). Before astrology, Smiljana studied International Law (the University of Belgrade, Serbia). Her articles were published at the Mountain Astrology blog, in the Astrological Journal, ISAR Journal, NCGR Geocosmic Journal, Infinity Astrological Magazine, at Astrodienst (astro.com). She gives her talks at astrological conferences: AA Conference 2016, 2022, The Astrological Lodge of London 2016, 2021, 2022, CINASTRO online conference 2015

5 April: The Part of Fortune and its Uses with Israel Ajose

The parts of the chart often referred to as lots or Arabic parts date back from antiquity, and the usage and understanding of the lots has nearly been virtually lost in western astrological practice. The part of fortune aka lot was and still is one of the most important and pivotal parts of a natal chart. Which is often not used or disregarded. In this lecture will will be looking and exploring how these vital tools give us much more depth and information about our lives, by integrating these tools we get to have a much better way of interpreting the chart, and also strengthening our predictive techniques.

Astrology Workshop – Saturday 25 March: SkyPortal – The Big Transits of 2023

Part One: Pluto in Aquarius: from Breakdown to Breakthrough With Phoebe Wyss

Historically the Pluto in Aquarius times have been periods of tumult and radical change, involving the collapse of long-standing social structures and values. But they were also times when ingenious inventions and discoveries created new social forms and brought material progress. However on this occasion the transit coincides with a looming crisis that’s unprecedented in history. We must either reverse the galloping climate change our modern life style has created or face extinction. We astrologers realise that the next 20 years while Pluto is in Aquarius are crucial if we wish to turn things round and emerge reborn into a brave new world in 2043?
In this workshop we will examine the collective crisis from a personal point of view as reflected in our charts. Different experiential structures will be used to gain in a playful way a deeper understanding of the meaning the Pluto in Aquarius transit has for us as individuals. The central question we will ask is what deeply engrained patterns of thinking, feeling and acting that keep us attached to the past must now die so that new attitudes to living on this planet can be born, bringing an increase in happiness, love and togetherness into our lives and contributing to transform breakdown into breakthrough

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.

Part Two: Saturn Enters Pisces – When the Structure Begins to Shift and Change with Julian Venables

Saturn moves into Pisces on the 7th March 2023 and begins a three year transit of this most sensitive and fluctuating water sign of feelings. Saturn is known as a taskmaster of consolidation, of making things real, and its purpose is to embody the world of rules, boundaries and tests. What will happen when the planet of limitation enters the boundless ocean of being? A new spiritual structure for humanity?

Saturn spends approximately 3 years in each zodiac sign and makes a complete orbit around the zodiac in 29.6 years. The last time it entered Pisces was the 22nd May 1993 until the 7th April 1996 (also the 1960’s cycle of 25th March 1964 through to 3rd march 1967). Julian will review this cycle historically with regards to what we are about to experience; we will look at the Saturn transits, and play around with some empowering and creative metaphors.

Be sure to bring your chart along with you, and Julian will review your Saturn experience and provide some useful predictions for your next three years…

Julian Venables is a Faculty diploma holder and has been chair of the Brighton Astrology group since 2012. Subscribe to his YouTube channel, “Julian Venables astrologer” to watch his videos, or see his website www.Londonastrologer.com for readings and to sign up for his free newsletter. In 2023, he will have his first astrology book published: The Divine Order is revolutionary and groundbreaking, bridging together traditional astrology with modern psychology. This book introduces an amazing rediscovered perception for astrologers to enjoy, bringing opportunity for instant enlightenment whilst illuminating our divine link to the Creation. His other major project in 2023 is to create a complete set of cast pewter talismans, using well-timed electional charts to birth the planetary spirits into the earthly realm.

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.

In 2003, Robert Zoller wrote “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 present what he believes is the unifying bridge that will bring together the two schools of astrology: the traditional and the modern psychological.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 will explain this system, which is simple and easy to use.

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.

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’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

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!”

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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

Persian astrologer Abu Masar said the most important Mundane chart was the Jupiter-Saturn conjunction in the first part of Aries. But he then said the second most important chart is the “Great Mutation” into a new element. Why is the first one sign based and the second one element based? Is it possible the first conjunction in a Fire sign is more important than the conjunction in the first part of Aries? My research suggests this is true.

Furthermore, detailed examination of the ~800 year cycle of Great Conjunctions through the four elements over a broad expanse of 12 cycles (over 10 Millennium) reveals a fascinating shift, singular within that vast expanse of time. The 1603 conjunction that was rising over London was the first ever conjunction in Sagittarius to begin the fiery trigon. Does this shift represent a demarcation point between Aeons? The historical record indicates some important people of that time seemed to think so. We’ll formulate some initial thoughts on this astounding possibility and look at ways this cycle definitively needs further examination.

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

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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

Venus whether evening star, Vesper, or morning star, Lucifer, shines brightly like a diamond in our sky. As the Sun’s consort, she dances provocatively around him; never too far in front (occidental) or too far behind (oriental). But does, as the ancients believed, the Sun/Venus cycle contribute to our understanding of relationship issues in horary charts?

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.

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

Coinciding with the technological evolution of recent decades, astrology is increasingly becoming the ‘go to’ option for people wanting to get a different perspective on their place in an ever changing world. Synchronistically, the acceleration of evolution on planet Earth can be mapped using both astrology and consciousness evolution as metaphors for the startling changes happening on the planet we inhabit. By using astrology as a referential and psychological tool to understand our past with increasing confidence, we can project forward with stronger surety to estimate the potentials for the near and even distant future. This workshop will look at the role of astrologers at this time and ask the question whether or not they have an ethical and/or moral responsibility to provide an alternative vision from a more objective, detached and impersonal perspective.

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.