by NCGRSac | Apr 4, 2014 | Events
Mercury in Gemini in the third house.
Micheal Bartlett
AstroTheatre
with Experiential AstroCards Exercise
Sunday, September 21, 2014
1:00-3:30 pm
FEATURED HOUSE: 7th
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Lecture Details
If Astrology is alive, how do we experience it? One way to experience astrology is to look at it in a different way, literally. Rather than thinking in words and literate terms, let’s render astrological archetypes, or symbology, in visual terms. Rendering the astrological pantheon in visual terms has many inherent benefits including bypassing the literate brain and accessing not only the subconscious, but also all of the collected visual and related data stored in each person’s databank brain. We will discover a new visual foundational framework from which to present astrology. Utilizing the power of imagery, consider, if you will, the planets as actors wearing the costumes or using the tools of the various Zodiacal signs while performing on one of the 12 stages or houses of life. The presentation will include an experiential session where everyone will have a chance to view their charts in a new way via AstroCards.
Michael Bartlett
Michael Bartlett is a practicing Astrologer and Business Consultant who lives in Santa Fe, NM. Michael brings a grounded astrological understanding which he sees in visual images or metaphors. He uses these visual metaphors to translate Astrological archetypes in an accessible manner for the level and understanding of each client he sees. Michael also draws from a blend of other methodologies and is always working on improving his astrological knowledge utilizing knowledge from as many sources as he feels are applicable given the needs of his client. He has a background in a body oriented process called Core Energetics which gives him the ability to help clients look at their issues in different ways. Currently he is working with Alan Oken in creating an Exoteric and Esoteric on-line Astrology Certificate Program as well as offering in-person and on-line Astrology classes with Leslie McGuirk. Michael offers readings in person, via telephone and via Skype. For more information, please visit CoreMichael.com (and read his blog) or AstroTheatre.net. You can reach Michael at Michael@CoreMichael.com or 505.690.3860
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* In 2014, each meeting will have a featured house for attendee introductions. So, besides your name, you can share (if you like) what planets you have in the house of the month, the sign(s), and anything else of interest in the house. 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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by NCGRSac | Mar 28, 2014 | Events
Ceres, goddess of agriculture/Chart Interpretation
Ceres
and Chart Interpretation (5th house*)
Facilitated by Georgia Dempsey
Sunday, July 27, 2014, 1:00-3:30 pm $5- NCGR/SAA Members, $15 – Nonmembers
Lecture Details
We will cover the mythology of the dwarf planet Ceres in depth, to include environmentalism, issues of loss and abandonment, nurturing and life cycles. Ceres packs a powerful psychological punch where it falls in our charts, so we’ll be touching upon its impacts, especially as it relates to contacts with other planets and house transits. Anyone who is interested in finding the strength and resiliency of their anima will enjoy learning about about this empowering planet for it teaches us how to overcome loss and find grace, despite difficulties.
Georgia Dempsey
Georgia Dempsey: I am new to the astrology scene but am hooked! Started studying 5 years ago as a lark to survive a difficult work situation. In time, I started to see priceless things playing out between charts and that was a huge epiphany. As a NPS Ranger, you know that we are all connected on a certain level. All it takes is watching energy cycle through nature to come to that conclusion. To see that theme played out again through the heavens was an awakening and a reaffirmation of the thought that we are all truly in this thing together. Astrology has thus become a part of spiritual path. —
Chart Interpretation
Following the presentation on Ceres, we’ll be looking at the chart of one of our members. Join our mailing list to receive more chart details.
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by NCGRSac | Mar 2, 2014 | Events
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Linea Van Horn
Blinded by the Light
Planets Conjunct the Sun
Sunday, August 24, 2014
1:00-3:30 pm
FEATURED HOUSE: 6th
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Lecture Details
Of the hundreds of planetary aspects we astrologers use every day, there is only one which renders a planet invisible: a conjunction with the Sun. Despite the frequency with which this occurs, there is disagreement about how to interpret it. Does visibility matter? Traditional astrologers certainly thought so: modern astrologers, not so much. Join Linea in a fascinating exploration of “combustion,” as this position was traditionally called. Both classical and modern views will be explained, as well as the psychological expression and resolution for this common chart condition. Workshop includes a much deeper look, including techniques from other traditions, a more thorough discussion of astronomy and related mechanics, plus descriptions and chart examples for each planet.
Linea Van Horn
Linea Van Horn is the Astrologer-at-Large – a professional astrological teacher, counselor, mentor and networker based in San Francisco, her home of 40 years. She is certified through NCGR-PAA and has studied astrology for more than 25 years, all the while raising three wonderful children. A full-time professional astrologer since 1998, she is the founder and president of the thriving San Francisco Astrological Society and serves as vice president and education director of NCGR’s San Francisco chapter. Linea is on the NCGR Board of Examiners and served on the NCGR National Board in 2008. She was employed as the manager of astrological information at Astrology.com from 1998 to 2005 and as the content manager for The Astrologer, Inc., an online content provider, from 2005 to 2009. Linea currently devotes herself full time to teaching and mentoring, counseling, writing, consulting, and blogging. She can be reached at linea@astrologeratlarge.com.
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by NCGRSac | Jan 1, 2014 | Events
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Andrea Gehrz
An Introduction to Medical Astrology
Sunday, January 26, 2014
1:00-3:30 pm
FEATURED HOUSE: 11th
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Lecture Details
During this lecture, participants will learn how to read the astrological chart from a bio-physical perspective.
Building upon the work of gifted medical astrologers, Andrea will guide participants into an understanding of how the astrological chart can be used for physical analysis. As always, bring your charts, as Andrea will use charts from the audience to teach the entire group.
Andrea Gehrz
Andrea Gehrz spends her days running the Moira Press, a deluxe publishing company for astrological texts based out of Portland, Oregon. Ms. Gehrz also continues to do consultations as well as astrological research. Her current areas of interest are astrological remediation and the manner in which the vibrations of the chart translate into the physical body. The Moira Press has most recently published two modern books, A Wonderbook of True Astrological Case Files and a textbook entitled Astrological Remediation: A Guide for the Modern Practitioner. For more information on Ms. Gehrz or her work, go to MoiraPress.org. Contact her directly at agehrz@gmail.com or 971-404-5068. (more…)
by NCGRSac | Jan 1, 2014 | Events, FrontPage, Meetings
Nodes: East & West Views / Chart Interpretation
Lunar Nodes: Evolution of Eastern and Western Views
and Chart Interpretation (2nd house*)
Facilitated by Chet Zdrowski
Sunday, April 27, 2014, 1:00-3:30 pm
$5- NCGR/SAA Members, $15 – Nonmembers
Lecture Details
Astrological symbols evolve over time, just as people and societies do. How did the Lunar Nodes get “spiritual” in the West? How did the Lunar Nodes get more “psychological” in India? In this presentation we will look at the mythology of the lunar nodes and the development of how they are used in India and in the West; traditional and modern teachings will be explored.
The lunar nodes have been used for many centuries in India; in fact they are considered shadow planets. In the West they have taken an increasingly prominent role. We will explore the cultural influences that have moved in both directions. We will look at the ground breaking teachings of Rudhyar, Jeff Green, Steven Forrest and others that have shaped how the nodal axis is seen in modern astrology. We will also explore the teachings of some modern Indian astrologers who are expanding their tradition, such as Bepin Behari, Komilla Sutton and Prash Trevadi. On the surface there are major differences, but by going deeper we can find some common threads and themes that will help to understand this vital axis.
Chet Zdrowski
Chet Zdrowski began studying astrology in 1977 with the psychological approach of renowned astrologer Richard Idemon and later the transpersonal astrology of Dane Rudhyar and Steve Arroyo. For the past seven years he has studied in Steven Forrest’s Evolutionary Astrology Apprenticeship program, learning a deep fusion of psychological, transpersonal astrology with ancient metaphysics. Chet combines the depth of his understanding of astrology with a strong desire to help people discover their unique gifts and evolutionary paths.
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Chart Interpretation
Following the presentation on Lunar Nodes, we’ll be looking at the chart of one of our members. Join our mailing list to receive more chart details.
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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Join us online November 15 for Dave Campbell – True Crimes/Forensic Astrology 
Take a (sometimes virtual) Sunday drive to one of our monthly meetings to laugh and learn with us. 