by NCGRSac | Sep 2, 2013 | Events, FrontPage, Meetings
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ARMAND DIAZ
Integral Astrology:
Understanding the Ancient Discipline in the Contemporary World
Sunday, October 27, 2013
1:00-3:30 pm
FEATURED SIGN: Scorpio*
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Lecture Details
Western. Indian. Uranian. Traditional. Psychological. Evolutionary. There isn’t one astrology out there, there are many. When things go well, the astrologer and client (or student and teacher) are speaking the same language. Part of that is mystical, synchronistic, or just plain luck, but there is another dimension that we don’t often consider: consciousness. Join Armand Diaz for a fascinating and fun ride through the history of consciousness, making stops along the way to discover the homes of various astrologies. In no time at all you’ll see why you are drawn to a particular kind of astrology, and why you can do astrology for some people and not others. And, as a bonus, you’ll even learn the many meanings of the moon in the 3rd house!
Armand Diaz, Ph.D.
Armand Diaz, Ph.D., is an NCGR PAA-IV Consulting Astrologer with a practice in New York and an international clientele. He is a frequent speaker in the U.S. and Europe, and is the author of Integral Astrology: Understanding the Ancient Discipline in the Contemporary World. He recently co-produced and co-edited Transpersonal Astrology: Explorations at the Frontier, an anthology of sixteen astrologers writing on the spiritual dimension of astrology. Contact: www.integralastrology.net | [email protected] | 917-216-1541
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* In 2013, each meeting will have a featured sign for attendee introductions. So, besides your name, you can share (if you like) what planets you have in the planet of the month, what house it falls in and any major aspects. Since we have this valuable tool, it’s a fun way to get to know one another at a deeper level.
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Registration
Pre-registration price: $20 NCGR members, $30 non-members (available through October 20, 2013)
Price at the door: $25 NCGR members, $35 non-members
Join us for dinner afterwards with Armand at a local restaurant (exact location to be determined).
ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT, SEATS ARE AVAILABLE AT
THE DOOR
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Preregistration is important for this event, as space is limited.
- Preregistration with prepayment must be received one week prior to the event. After that, only the pay at the door price is available, space permitting. Contact us at [email protected] for updates on seats available. You may also pay by check made out to NCGR-Sacramento Area. Mail to 2351 Sunset Blvd., Suite 170-404, Rocklin, CA 95765. Your check must be received no later than Saturday, one week before the event.
Refund Policy for Lectures/Workshops
- There will be NO CASH REFUNDS offered for workshop or lecture preregistrations
- If the leadership team is advised at least 24 hours prior to the event that a registrant will not be able to attend the event, the registrant will be offered the choice of transferring the payment to one of these options: (a) a future NCGR Sacramento Area event; OR, (b) membership in NCGR Sacramento Area
- Please notify us at [email protected] if you will be unable to attend. The email stamp will be used to determine the time of notification. If you are unable to notify us by email, please call (916)276-1858.
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Location
The Reserves at the Galleria Clubhouse 501 Gibson Drive, Roseville, CA E-mail [email protected] for Gate Entry Code and More Details Important Parking Information Because The Reserves at the Galleria is a gated community, we do not publish the gate code publicly. Please email us for that information: [email protected]. There are only a few guest parking spots the complex, but there are plenty of parking spaces right across the street. Here are pictures and instructions. More information about our meetings. ~~~ ![]()
by NCGRSac | Aug 25, 2013 | Events, FrontPage, Meetings, News
Astrodrama and Experiential Astrology Workshop
SPECIAL EVENT
Star Stories Astrodrama Workshop
THE MAGIC OF COSMIC CONNECTION
Join us for a Special Astrodrama and Experiential Astrology Workshop
Saturday, October 12, 2013
1:00-5:00 pm
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Workshop Details
Experiential Astrology and Astrodrama are ways of acting out the planets in your chart, with the help of others, to give you an experience of how these energies feel and operate inside you and in your life. Experiential astrology takes studying the stars out of a purely mental pursuit to include the body, mind and spirit. Its somatic emphasis offers an opportunity to feel the energies, often accompanied by instant insights. The April/May issue (#168) of The Mountain Astrologer focuses on Experiential Astrology. Within this issue Tom Brady describes: “…in the lexicon of philosophy, ‘experientialism’ is the position that concrete experience is both the origin and ultimate validation of all human knowledge. Experiential astrology then, is any form of practice that conveys information through sensory impressions rather than language-mediated intellectual constructs”.
This workshop is for all levels of Astrology lovers. We will explore planetary energies through visualization, movement and sound. We will dress up and act out various aspects of each other’s charts. There is absolutely no acting experience needed, only an open-hearted willingness to explore and play. Beginners will be supported by more seasoned Astrologers but rest assured that this type of exploration is a new experience for everyone involved.
Remy Lindsey R.N. is a Professional Astrologer who has been on a quest for healing through body mind spirit practices for over 30 years. She has studied and taught Somatics and Visualization. She has been utilizing Astro-drama in beginning level Astrology classes and offering workshops for the last 5 years. Please contact Remy with your birth date, time and place. She will print out your chart before class. She would also like to know if there is a specific area of your birth chart which you would like to explore in this way. (530) 559-7009 | [email protected] | www.heartoftheearthawakening.org
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Quotes from participants in our Open House astrodrama preview:
“I am so very glad that I volunteered to do the Astrodrama and am continuing to reap the benefits of playing Joyce’s Capricorn Moon. My own natal Moon is my least aspected planet, so in typical astrological blindness to my own chart, I’ve always blamed all my fear issues on my Cancer Sun. After allowing my own Capricorn Moon to finally express itself through my Leo Asc. (an inconjunct is never easy), I’ve come to realize that almost all of my deep-seeded fears and anxieties actually rest in my Moon. ”
“From the time I consented to play Uranus, I felt “his buzz” and incessant ideas about how to help our “subject” break free filled my head. “
“For me, there was a feeling of surprise about what actually came out of my mouth in relationship to the other “planets.” It showed me a part of myself that I’m less aware of on a daily basis, and it wasn’t particularly comfortable, but it was very Scorpionic. I seemed to be saying, “you lightweight Librans buck up and get down to the work of opening to deeper change, rather than a more superficial desire to be liked and have fun.” I never thought I, Kate, would say that I had a better relationship with Capricorn energy than Libran, but that’s how it played. I felt very supportive of Joyce’s Moon and the seriousness of its intent. So I was transported out of my more typical experience of myself and I found that most valuable. “
“I felt burdened with the responsibility of being Mercury. It was so easy to be superficial with words, just as it is in life“.
Joyce Mason volunteered to have us “play out” a challenging aspect in her chart and this is how it felt for her, “I had become so used to the dysfunctional family of the planets squaring my Moon and having to cope with them creatively and constantly, I didn’t even realize how much fear and anxiety my Capricorn Moon constantly processes. Of course, with Neptune one of the Square Players, my awareness was bound to be a little murky … but awareness is the key to overcoming. I have been popping insights ever since about how much fear exhausts my energy supply. I am already noticing fear faster and starting to assess whether it’s based on anything real. Very liberating. Many thanks to Remy and the Astrodrama players!“
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by NCGRSac | Aug 5, 2013 | Events, FrontPage, Meetings
3rd Annual Open House
Laugh and Learn How Astrology Can Help You Navigate These Fast-Changing Times
SPECIAL EVENT:
Sunday, September 22, 2012
1:00 – 3:30 PM
Free Admission
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by NCGRSac | Mar 26, 2013 | Events, FrontPage, Meetings
Quincunx and Lot of Fortune
DOUG NOBLEHORSE
Quincunx / Inconjunct
& Lots of Fortune and Spirit
Sunday, August 25, 2013
1:00-3:30 pm
FEATURED SIGN: Virgo*
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Lecture Details
In honor of Hermes (aka Mercury) and his ingress into the Virgin (aka Virgo) we present a fresh investigation into two disparate facets of the astrological system, the first being the quincunx/inconjunct aspect and the second being the Lots (aka Parts) of Fortune and Spirit.
The Quincunx and Inconjunct Aspects: What to Do When You Can’t Get the Job Done by Yourself!
All of the major aspects in your horoscope ideally find resolution through give-and-take, negotiation and the recognition and appreciation of common ground – sextiles share a common gender, squares share modalities, trines partake of the same element and oppositions share gender and modalities. But what do you do when you encounter the quincunx and its sibling the inconjunct in your chart? These minor major or major minor (with apologies to Catch-22!) aspects share absolutely nothing in common! How do you find common ground where there is no common ground? This talk explores the history and original perception of the modern quincunx/inconjunct aspect, which reveals the resolution (coming from an unexpected corner of astrology) to this vexing paradox!
The Lots of Fortune and Spirit: 10 Things You Should Know About These Ancient Metaphysical Points in the Horoscope
This talk gives an overview of the astrological Lots of Fortune and Spirit, perhaps in the first case more familiarly known as the Part of Fortune. What are these points anyway? What do they mean? As ancient points, do they have any relevance to the modern world? And if so, how can they be interpreted and used in modern astrological interpretation? We’ll answer these questions and more, with the goal of deepening your understanding and forever changing your perception of these essential, fundamental features of the horoscope.
Doug Noblehorse
Douglas Noblehorse has been studying and practicing astrology for over 45 years. Initially finding inspiration in Rudhyar’s Humanistic astrology that was popularized during the 70s and 80s, he began a study of ancient Hellenistic astrology in 2006 – and was delighted to find unmistakable connections to modern astrology! Originally from Washington State and currently living in Phoenix, Arizona he gives readings, lectures for organizations and at conferences (i.e. UAC 2012), teaches classes, and writes on various aspects of Astrology. Doug also serves on the Arizona Society of Astrologers as their Education Director and Webmaster. Doug’s website is Hermes Half Hour at www.hermeshalfhour.com (more…)
by NCGRSac | Feb 1, 2013 | Events, FrontPage, Meetings
Glyph Lecture/Chart Interpretation
The Esoteric Meanings of the Planetary Glyphs
and Chart Interpretation (Leo*)
Facilitated by Rebecca Zawadiwsky
Sunday, July 28, 2013, 1:00-3:30 pm
$5– NCGR/SAA Members, $15 – Nonmembers
Lecture Details
Take a look at the luminaries and planets as you’ve never seen them before. Glyphs are deconstructed and reconstructed infused with sacred wisdom. Add a spiritually profound understanding to your Astrological knowledge and interpretation.
Rebecca Zawadiwsky
Rebecca Zawadiwsky has a Ph.D. in Metaphysical Sciences with over 3 decades of dedicated study and service through astrology, metaphysics, group facilitation, and community education. Her personal astrological services feature Heliocentric and Western Sidereal charts revealing your soul’s desire and highest potential. Contact info: www.divinesign.com | [email protected] | 916.501.8839 (text) | Facebook. Skype sessions are available for individuals and small groups (up to 10) for classes or discussions. Office hours by appointment: 401-B Vernon St., Roseville, CA 95678
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* In 2013, each meeting will have a featured sign for attendee introductions. So, besides your name, you can share (if you like) what planets you have in the planet of the month, what house it falls in and any major aspects. Since we have this valuable tool, it’s a fun way to get to know one another at a deeper level.
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Chart Interpretation
Following the presentation we’ll be looking at the chart of one of our members.
IMPORTANT! Chart Interpretation Guidelines. Thank you for becoming familiar with the attached Guidelines for Chart Interpretation Meetings. It is extremely important, especially when looking at personal charts in a group, that we create an atmosphere of safety and non-judgment in helping others learn more about their astrological map. Another key concept is that the owner of the chart is the ultimate authority on what resonates to him or her. These concepts will “go without saying” for many of us, but we’re a group open to the public and individuals vary in their sensitivity to these issues. Thank you for reading the guidelines and following them.
About Chart Interpretation Meetings: Mastery of chart reading skills is where the rubber hits the road, transferring theory to practice in astrology. The Leadership Team feels this type of meeting serves many purposes:
- Sharpen our skills on what’s important in a chart reading
- Increase our chart synthesis skills
- Increase confidence in our interpretations
- Enjoy the support of others at all ends of the learning spectrum on chart reading in an environment of non-judgment and encouragement
- Get live practice or be the live recipient of pooled astrological knowledge
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by NCGRSac | Jan 1, 2013 | Events, FrontPage, Meetings
ERIC MEYERS
Astrology
& Spiritual Awakening
Sunday, June 23, 2013
1:00-3:30 pm
FEATURED SIGN: Cancer*
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Lecture Details
We are all here to develop greater awareness about ourselves and the world.
Eric will introduce a spiritual approach to the Sun and Moon, seeing them in terms of awakening from unconsciousness. He will illustrate that there is a personal level in understanding them, but also a transpersonal one. Then, we’ll explore how the major planets function differently depending on the consciousness we bring to them. Every planet can be in service to the ego or the soul. Are we going to use astrology to cooperate with nature, or only to see to our self-interests?
Eric Meyers
Eric Meyers has an M.A. in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology (Naropa University in Boulder, CO), and is a graduate of the Steven Forrest Apprenticeship program. With a focus on spiritual awakening, he is forging a career as a unique voice for evolutionary growth. Eric released his latest book, The Astrology of Awakening, in 2012. Other works include Elements & Evolution: The Spiritual Landscape of Astrology, Uranus: The Constant of Change, and Between Past & Presence: A Spiritual View of the Moon & Sun. Eric has lectured at several astrology conferences, and has been featured in The Mountain Astrologer. He maintains a busy practice teaching astrology and doing counseling in Asheville, North Carolina. Website: www.soulvisionconsulting.com, email: [email protected]
* In 2013, all meetings will have a zodiac sign theme. Group chart interpretations will focus on this sign and will encompass as many other aspects of the chart as we have time to discuss. (more…)
Join us Dec. 8 for our annual Winter Solstice Celebration Luncheon 
Take a (sometimes virtual) Sunday drive to one of our monthly meetings to laugh and learn with us. 