Brighton Astrology Circle would like to invite you to join us on Saturday, 14 June 2025 for our in-person workshop of two parts: “The ‘Magic’ of Astrology”

Held at the Cornerstone Community Centre, Church Road Hove, East Sussex BN3 2FL.

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“The ‘Magic’ of Astrology”

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Astrology has mathematical rigour but it also has a divinatory (or ‘supernatural’ or spiritual) element which is not easy to define. Our two esteemed speakers will talk about their respective techniques and explain the magical side. You could describe this Workshop as a bit of a mystery tour. Join us on the voyage. Audience interaction is most welcome.

Morning

10.00 am to 12:15 pm (with a short tea/coffee break)

The Magician Journey – Follow the Stars

With Pam Carruthers

In this talk Pam weaves together various connections that astrology has with magic. According to the Internet, “Astrology and magic are two concepts that have been around for thousands of years. While astrology is the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial objects, magic refers to the use of supernatural powers or beliefs to influence or control events.” Astrology is not considered magic. However let’s look at the definition.

“A magician, also known as a magus, magic-user, spellcaster, enchanter/enchantress, sorcerer/sorceress, warlock, witch, or wizard, is someone who uses or practises magic derived from supernatural, occult or arcane sources.  Magicians enjoy a rich history in mythology, legends, fiction and folklore.”  Merlin is just one example.

Astrology is steeped in mythology and is often referred to as occult. The magical journey began with the Magi, the three Wise Men who were astronomers and astrologers who followed the stars, the alignment of the Jupiter and Saturn conjunction in Pisces in 7 BC. This was a rare conjunction visible in the night sky.

Pam will show the chart for the Birth of Jesus.

The tarot is linked to astrology, magic and divination and Pam has used it for over 20 years.

She will examine the Kabbalah, the Tree of Life with its connection to the planets and its influence in the Aura-Soma Colour system. Pam will end her talk and take you on a journey with The Inner Guide Meditation by Ed Steinbrecher. This connects you with the 9^th house in your birth chart, so please bring it with you.

Pam Carruthers is a qualified professional Vedic and Western astrologer. She holds the Certificate with the Faculty of Astrological Studies since 1994 in Western Astrology and the Associate of Arts in Jyotish (Vedic Astrology) in 2001. She qualified as an NLP Practitioner in 1998. She teaches and has lectured with the International Conference for the British Association of Vedic Astrology and her local astrology group since 2003. An experienced Life Coach and Trainer, Pam helps clients discover the hidden patterns that are holding them back in their lives. She works from a spiritual perspective and is a student of A Course in Miracles. A consultation with her is a life enhancing and healing experience. Based in the UK, Pam has an international clientele. She works extensively via Zoom. Contact her via her website: www.healingstars.com

 

Afternoon

1:15 pm to 3:30 pm (with a short tea/coffee break)

Astrological Magic: Medieval Technology for the 21st Century

With Marcos Patchett

In this talk, celebrated medical and horary astrologer Marcos Patchett discusses his personal experiments with astrological magic over the past 15 years – what can it do? Did it work? Is it all made up? Expect numerous charts and details of what happened afterwards, plus some pondering on what this work suggests about belief systems and the nature of reality.

Marcos Patchett is a herbalist, medical and horary astrologer, and head of the Plan*tarium school teaching medical astrology to therapists of all kinds. He is formerly clinical supervisor at Middlesex University’s Western Herbal Medicine BSc & MSc courses (2013-2018), Westminster University (2021-2022), and Heartwood online herbal medicine programmes (2020-2023). He teaches at Kepler College (USA), QHP, and the Academy of Astrology (UK). His first book, The Secret Life of Chocolate, was released in 2020.

 

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