by NCGRSac | Feb 1, 2012 | Events, Meetings
Yggdrasil, The Norse Tree of Life
Don Cerow / Earth Day Potluck Breakfast
SPECIAL EVENT:
Sunday, April 22, 2012
10:00 AM-1:00 PM
(Special Time – Earth Day Breakfast Potluck starts promptly at 10:00 a.m. to capture a good event chart!)
The Reserves at the Galleria Clubhouse
501 Gibson Drive, Roseville, CA
E-mail info@ncgrsacramento.org for Gate Entry Code and More Details
Pre-registration price: $20 NCGR members, $25 non-members
Price at the door: $25 NCGR members, $30 non-members
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FEATURED PLANET: VENUS
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Myth, Prophecy & the End of Time: Waiting for the Dawn of the Age of Aquarius
We currently stand at the Dawn of the Age of Aquarius. This New Covenant with heaven will bring with it a new vibration and a new attitude toward life. We are leaving behind a period of darkness and misunderstanding, of isolation and ignorance. The role of astrology will be carried by this celestial current to a new ascendancy, as the tide of time turns once again upon a new epoch. We’ll look at how the wise men of old viewed this cultural transformation as they then stood at the threshold of a new age.
This presentation will tie together the ‘End Time’ traditions of various cultures, looking specifically at some Greek Myths, Hindu, Norse, Native American and Mayan sources. For those versed in the various threads which weave the tales of time, there are similar textures which reappear, telling a consistent story. We will examine a few of these, and follow where they lead.
Don Cerow
Don Cerow has been an astrologer since 1972. He holds a BA from the University of Massachusetts, where he graduated in 1976 Magna Cum Laude with a major in Classics, and a minor in Astrology in the Ancient World. He continued his graduate work at both Boston University and Brandeis. In 1983, Don was voted Best Astrologer in the Valley Advocate’s “Best of” series. In 1992, he was the featured speaker before 50 astronomers and physicists in a presentation Don likes to call, “Athena in the Lion’s Den.”
Athena’s Web ran in The Advocate Newspapers from 1984 to 1992. From 1992 until 2010, Don’s work was picked up by the Amherst Bulletin. Since February of 1999, the columnn has been available on-line, and every weekly issue since that date can be found under the ‘Columns Archives’ link. Don is a NCGR Level IV professional astrologer, and has written and produced shows for radio and television. Together with his wife Gail, Don led groups to Belize from 1998 to 2000, studying Mayan medicine and relating tales about the stars. He’s produced two one-hour videos which are available for purchase, Myths, Dragons and the Ages in 2003,
Preregistration is important for this event, as space is limited. Preregistration with prepayment must be received one week prior to the event (by April 15). After that, only the pay at the door price is available, space permitting. Contact us at info@ncgrsacramento.org for updates on seats available.
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ADVANCED REGISTRATION
The advanced registration deadline has passed for this event.
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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 info@ncgrsacramento.org 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.
by NCGRSac | Jan 2, 2012 | Events, FrontPage
MARK DODICH
Making the Most of Mercury Retrograde
Sunday, April 28, 2013
1:00-3:30 pm
FEATURED SIGN: TAURUS *
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Lecture Details
When astrologers want to prove that astrology works to non-astrologers, it is common practice to have them watch personal and global events during the next Mercury Retrograde cycle. This is an effective real life demonstration, but it can have a negative result. “Oh no, not another Mercury Retrograde!” is a common reaction. But there is so much more to Mercury than your car or computer giving you anxiety attacks.
Join us to learn about taking advantage of Mercury retrograde. We shall look at shadow periods, connections between the three retrograde each year, its effect on individual & business natal charts, and much more. Because Mark never passes up a chance to bring esoteric astrology into his talks, we shall also look at the higher, spiritual vibration of Mercury and this year’s retrograde cycles. Mark has Virgo rising, so you are certain to take home useful information.
Mark Dodich
Mark Dodich has been a professional astrologer and intuitive counselor since 1980. His New Year’s Astrology talk in Portland typically brings in 150 people, bringing in a wide mixture ranging from non-astrologers to professionals. He is regularly seen and heard in the media, and has a busy international practice based in Portland, Oregon. Mark specializes in Relocation Astrology and spiritual purpose Seven Ray Esoteric Astrology consultations. He leads metaphysical tours to sacred places with Turkey coming up in spring 2014. Check out his full bio at www.astromark.us or call for a newsletter 503-252-1558, mark@astromark.us. Download and read Mark’s Spring 2013 newsletter full of information including workshops in Shingle Springs on April 26 and 27.
* 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…)
by NCGRSac | Jan 1, 2012 | Events
Tarot Wheel
The Tools of Western Tradition
Member Share: David Kinkaid
Sunday, March 25, 2012
1:00-3:30 pm
The Reserves at the Galleria Clubhouse
501 Gibson Drive, Roseville, CA
$5 NCGR members, $10 non-members
The ancient Sumerians created the Zodiac, and they used a certain technique that is still visible today. The important question is how they did it—a question this presentation will answer.
The same people then created the Major Arcana of the Tarot, again using the same technique. Much later, the Jews inherited knowledge from the Chaldeans, who got it from the Sumerian, and with that information, they constructed the Kabbalah.
The story doesn’t end there. This knowledge spread out across the ancient world and created other forms still used today. Learn about the history and interrelatedness of these forms of divination and guidance.
David Kincaid
David Kincaid is a member of NCGR and began his astrological journey in 1964 when he found his first serious book, Dane Rudhyar’s The Astrology of Personality. “I spent the next two years reading the first half of that book. It formed my understanding. I’ve never had a teacher beyond the basics, my learning was from within. Gaining my present understanding required a forty-year contemplation of the possible relationship between the Zodiac, the Major Arcana, and the Chakra system. Now I understand how this system works and what gave rise to all of it. That will be the subject of this talk.” David can be reached at dkincaid22@comcast.net.
This Month’s Featured Planet: MARS
by NCGRSac | Dec 5, 2010 | Events, Meetings
Winter Solstice Celebration and Short Meeting
Sacramento Area Astrologers continue to constellate at light speed! At our second meeting on Nov. 21, 2010, we decided to become a chapter of the National Council on Geocosmic Research (NCGR). This will keep the new board members busy in early 2011. Serving as the leadership team are:
Joyce Mason …………. President (and some Marketing)
Linda Byrd ………………………………. Vice-President
Barbara Ybarra ………….……………………. Treasurer
Larry Landis ………………… Back-Up/Co-Treasurer #1
Betty O’Hara ……………………..Back-Up Treasurer #2
Wayne Moody ………………………………… Secretary
Sara Fisk ……………………Graphics and Blog Design
Chris Taylor ……………………………………………… Marketing, Blog Manager
To fund our activities, starting at the December meeting, dues of $5 per meeting will be collected. This is above and beyond the $55 annual fee for NCGR membership. Joining NCGR is optional. Our meetings will remain open to the public, but a higher meeting and special event fees will be charged to non-members in 2011.
We approved three speakers for 2011, starting with Linea Van Horn’s presentation on The Galactic Embrace, scheduled for January 9. Alison Chester-Lambert will visit us in May from the UK to discuss the dwarf planets such as Sedna. Another UK astrologer, Sue Tompkins, will present in September. Our members will decide which of her many topics of interest we’ll request for her visit to Sacramento.
All are welcome to attend the Winter Solstice short meeting and celebration, even if it’s your first time at SAA. This is a “getting to know you” meeting above all. We’ve been too busy getting organized to mingle much, so come share appetizers and discover your local star tribe at our next meeting:
Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010
1:00 – 4:00 pm (meeting 1:00 – 2:00)
Winter Solstice Potluck and Celebration
Planet Earth Rising
625 Sutter St., Folsom
by NCGRSac | Oct 18, 2010 | FrontPage, Messages, NCGR
Oct 18, 2010
Like a shooting star, the collective enthusiasm of over 20 local astrologers and astrology students launched Sacramento Area Astrologers (SAA) on Oct. 17. SAA’s first meeting at Planet Earth Rising in Folsom was facilitated by Joyce Mason, who jokingly calls herself the CEO (Catalyst, Enthusiast, and Organizer). The creation of this group of amazing astro-colleagues went from idea to reality in less than a month.
“I just answered a tap on the shoulder from Spirit,” she said. The meeting minutes are available for those who join the SAA e-mail list.
Joyce said later about the first meeting, “The desire for astrological community has been strong and underground for years since Cheshire Rose Books in Fair Oaks closed in the early 2000s and with it, our local chapter of the National Council of Geocosmic Research (NCGR). Anything that has been underground surfaces stronger and more ready for action.”
And here we are. One thing agreed upon at the meeting was to start this blog and create a hub concept, a central location where information can be accessed about astrology classes, events, and meetings in the greater Sacramento region.
If you have an astrological event, please contact Joyce (info in sidebar) to be included in this blog.
One of the ironies was that the first meeting of SAA coincided with the 43rd anniversary of the opening of the musical Hair: The American Tribal Love Rock Musical. Hair made astrology and “the dawning of the Age of Aquarius” household words. See The Chart of Hair – Why We Should Care for more on how Hair relates to our times and tribe.
Meanwhile, if what we’re doing sounds exciting to you, please join our mailing list and come to a meeting!
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