Astrological Lodge of London

20th May 2013 – 07:00pm

We live in an age in which the natural transitions of life have become obscure and fragmented. We no longer acknowledge our major rites of passage. We are influenced by both a youth obsessed culture and unprecedented time pressure. Childhood has become shorter, the distinction between adolescence and adulthood has been lost, and we completely ignore the transition from adult to elder. Astrology offers a wise and useful guide to understanding life’s transitions and, most importantly reinvesting them with meaning. In this presentation we will examine the passages that are being lost to us, and rediscover how they illuminate the ages and stages of our lives.

Julie Simmons is a Toronto-based astrologer with clients all over the world. She has been in practice since the mid 1970s. She emphasizes the connection between astrology, mythology and psychology. She is the author of Earned Wisdom: Becoming an Elder in Times of Chao; Astrology’s Twelve Great Myths and Passion Signs. To learn more about Julie, visit her website: www.juliesimmons.ca

20th May 2013 – 08:30pm

This is part of a series of four lectures in this term at the Lodge by Sue Farebrother and Andrew Morton.

Session IV: How, by applying the integrated use of an extended aspect set and the techniques of Harmonic Astrology can reveal hitherto hidden inner depths, innate truths, talents and potentials in everyday chart interpretation and Synastry.

Sue Merlyn Farebrother gained her Faculty Diploma 20 years ago and runs a busy practise seeing clients, teaching astrology and tarot, writing and examining. She gained her Masters degree in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology with a distinction for her dissertation on the links between astrology and tarot in 2007. She is currently the Lodge Programme Co-ordinator, and enjoys contacting astrologers to invite them to speak. Her new book for beginners was published in January 2013, called Astrology Decoded. www.suemerlyn.com

Andrew Morton is an astrologer from the United Kingdom. It is the use of astrology as a tool for self-reflection and continuing personal growth that Andrew most values and passes on to his clients and audiences. His perspective is multi-disciplinary, encompassing symbolism, sacred geometry, mythology, astronomy and cutting-edge science – all of which, along with the essence of divine timing, serve to bring clients, audiences and readers into greater resonance with their highest selves. Andrew is a contributing writer for various publications, both printed and online, and is a former Vice-President of the Astrological Lodge of London, where he is the founding organizer of the Lodge’s “Astrology and Healing” seminar, currently in its ninth year.
Andrew presents lectures, workshops and classes throughout England, Europe and North America on a variety of Astrological & closely related Astronomical topics and techniques. In 2012 he presented at UAC in New Orleans and SOTA in Niagara Falls on the hidden depths revealed through the insights of “Harmonic Astrology”. The scope of the material that he teaches is always geared to the level of understanding of his audience, and always accessible. With a highly engaging style of communication, Andrew has the unique ability to challenge seasoned astrologers whilst explaining subtle nuances to astrological newcomers.

27th May 2013 – WHITSUN holiday – no lectures

10th June 2013 – 07:00pm

Four Lodge members will discuss their approach to astrology. This is a great opportunity to learn practical insights from astrologers of different backgrounds and experience.

10th June 2013 – 08:30pm

Chart discusssion in the main room.

17th June 2013 – 07:00pm

As the Lord of Karma, Saturn is not only the repository of the credits and deficits of our karmic past but also the holder of ancient wisdom. In occult literature it is the ‘ring pass not’, the point beyond which an initiate cannot go until tested and proven worthy. But, as the Way-Shower, this planet also points to where the soul must live in accord with its inner purpose and fulfil its destiny. Saturn is the key to understanding karmic burdens and responsibilities, showing where limitations have to be overcome and the boundaries of what has been possible up to now transcended – in other words it is the lesson plan our soul has set for this present incarnation.

Judy Hall has been a karmic astrologer for over 45 years. Her books Patterns of the Past and Karmic Connections explore the karma behind the birthchart, and The Hades Moon concentrates on just one aspect: Pluto in contact with the Moon.

17th June 2013 – 08:30pm

As we know, the birthchart maps a moment in time and the infinite possibilities that moment encompasses. Karmically, it also shows the roles we have taken in other lives. The chart gives insight into anything that is born, not just a child. All writers, consciously or unconsciously, put a great deal of themselves into their work but the astrology of the moment of birth of a book will also be reflected in the characters that people that book. In this talk we will be looking at the Brontes and the birthchart of one of Charlotte Bronte’s most famous works, and also how the birthcharts of actors are reflected in the roles they play.

Judy Hall has been a karmic astrologer for over 45 years. Her books Patterns of the Past and Karmic Connections explore the karma behind the birthchart, and The Hades Moon concentrates on just one aspect: Pluto in contact with the Moon.

24th June 2013 – 07:00pm

Astrology and myth have become increasingly intertwined in some schools of astrological thought,  but how useful is it to the practicing astrologer? As new planets are discovered should we be looking to myths to help us with their meaning or is this a dangerous path to go down? In this talk John will be exploring these questions, and looking at some charts to see if myths resonate with the life of the person involved. How can we incorporate myth in a useful way in our day to day astrology?

John Green D.Psych.Astrol. is an astrology consultant, teacher and writer. John has been involved with astrology for over 25 years and studied at the CPA  where he qualified with their Certificate and Diploma. He now works as a consultant in London and teaches the online CPA Foundation and Intermediate courses as well as giving seminars. Previously he has worked as a research scientist, a web designer , entrepreneur, DJ, tarot reader and a writer of both fiction and non-fiction. He is the current editor of the Astrological Journal.

24th June 2013 – 08:30pm

The seven days of the week link up with the old ordering of the planets, and with the seven metals. This connects with the seven Days of Creation in Genesis. We’ll enlist the aid of the Incredible String Band song, ‘Creation’.

Nick has always been interested in Hermetic matters, and has produced Britain’s Moon-gardening calendar for the last thirty years. His new book Eureka, the Celestial Pattern at times of historic Inspiration is published by New Alchemy Press. He has co-edited the Culture and Cosmos editions on Galileo’s and Kepler’s astrology (2003 and 2010).