Venue:
Theosophical Society,
50 Gloucester Place,
London W1U 8EA.
How to get here: The link below gives a map of where we are. Map
Admission for the evening:
Members: £6.00
Concessions: £4.00
Non-members: £8.00
Non-Members Concessions £6
Nearest Underground Stations:
Baker Street and Marble Arch Parking:
You can park outside the TS from 7 and in the side roads from 6,30.
Please check the details as they can change from one side of the
street to another.
After the lecture, many of us retire to a local
pub, Union.
Please join us there is you can't make the lecture.
6.00: Beginners Class - Wendy Stacey Back to Basics Although each of our beginner's classes stands on its own, together
they form a course which is aimed at teaching you to set up and read any
chart by the end of summer term. The beginners’ class runs for one year
and is free More >>>
6.55: Close
Lectures start promptly at 7 pm; late comers may be refused entry.
Special Note: We aim to make the classes interactive.
Please feel free to bring along your own example charts.
20 April
7:00 Leonardo Da Vinci - Janet Dare
Is it Genius or ‘merely’ Talent Janet Dare qualified as a Medical herbalist in 1988 from
the School of Herbal Medicine in Tunbridge Wells (now a degree course
at Aberystwyth University), and has run her own practice in London ever
since, teaching, lecturing, and running workshops both at home and abroad.
She came to astrology through her esoteric studies based on the Alice
Bailey school, gaining the Certificate of the Faculty of Astrological
Studies in 1995. Along the way, she studied and gave short private courses
on, the Art of Decumbiture – a technique devised by the Astrologer
William Lilly and the Herbalist Nicholas Culpeper, using the birth chart
of the illness as a basis of treatment for the patient.
8:00 Break
8:30 Class (1) - Kim Farnell
A practical introduction to Horary Astrology (the art of answering a question
by casting a chart). Taking a straightforward approach to horary practice
and techniques, these classes are primarily designed for those who are
new to Horary Astrology Kim Farnell How to get started: A general introduction to Horary Astrology
covering the basic principles and how to begin approaching a Horary chart.
8:30 Charts Discussion (Tea Room)
27 April
7:00 Earth my Body, Water my Blood, Air my Breath & Fire my
Spirit - Laura Boomer Trent
A Buddhist Shaman’s overview of the elements, which also includes
two more elements: ether as space & light as consciousness. The four
main elements are clearly found in the horoscope whereas the other two,
space and consciousness, are not so obvious. How then do astrologers access
and harmonise all the elements in the birth chart for the now requisite
spiritual evolution
8:00 Break
8:30 Class (2) - Kim Farnell
A practical introduction to Horary Astrology (the art of answering a question
by casting a chart). Taking a straightforward approach to horary practice
and techniques, these classes are primarily designed for those who are
new to Horary Astrology Nuts and bolts: A closer look at the zodiac signs, planets and
houses and how we use them in horary.
8:30 Charts Discussion (Tea Room)
4 May – Bank Holiday
11 May
7:00 Solar Returns with Profections - R. Hakan Kirkoglu, DFAstrolS-ISAR
CAP
The Profections and the Solar Returns, two ancient predictive techniques,
when linked to each other, provide us with comprehensive and detailed
picture of the year ahead. As a time lord system, Profections can be used
yearly, monthly even daily and the yearly Profections of these five fundamental
points, Asc, Mc, the Sun, the Moon and the Fortune along with the current
return give major hints to ground our forecasts firmly. The position of
the year lord deriving from the profected Asc, its natal capacity and
relationship with natal houses can help us to prepare an elaborate plan
of the months ahead. These techniques can also be used in assessing mundane
affairs. Hakan is a leading figure in Astrology in Turkey as a
consultant, teacher and writer. With a Bsc. Management Eng and an MA in
Economics, he became a full-time astrologer in 2000. A prize winner of
FAS (1997), he works with a wide client base and has also been the editor
of Milliyet newspaper. He regularly gives lectures to companies, banks
and organisations, advises to business owners and executives in Turkey.
Established Wisdom of Sky (1999), a 3 year teaching course, and pioneered
an association in Turkey. He has lectured in several conferences and workshops
in USA, UK and Australia since 1999. email or website
8:00 Break
8:30 Class (3) - Kim Farnell
A practical introduction to Horary Astrology (the art of answering a question
by casting a chart). Taking a straightforward approach to horary practice
and techniques, these classes are primarily designed for those who are
new to Horary Astrology . Achieving perfection: How a matter can be brought to perfection
including a closer look at aspects.
8:30 Charts Discussion (Tea Room)
18 May
7:00 Mystic Moments Nick Kollerstrum
We will here be looking at dates of ‘enlightenment,’ when
mystics recall that they experienced their big moment of realization.
Do the heavens have a special configuration at these times? This will
be a follow-on to the Eureka research Nicki did in the 1990s, which showed
a significant excess of quintile and septile aspects at such times. We
hope we will have one or two of the ‘mystics’ present at this
meeting, so they can tell us what happened (I mean, did they see God?)
– and, we will be able to look at their birth charts as well.
Nick Kollerstrum has produced Britain’s Moon-gardening calendar
yearly since the early 1980s. He might be the only person who has proved
the working of celestial aspects. This was initially done in metal/planet
experiments, as ‘the Kolisko effect’ www.science.anth.org.uk/kolisko/
and then later with his ‘Eureka Effect’ investigation, done
together with Mike O’Neill.
8:00 Break
8:30 Class (4) - Kim Farnell
A practical introduction to Horary Astrology (the art of answering a question
by casting a chart). Taking a straightforward approach to horary practice
and techniques, these classes are primarily designed for those who are
new to Horary Astrology. Question types: A closer look at a number of factors applicable
to specific types of questions including timing, distance, location, relationships,
property, career, loss and theft.
8:30 Charts Discussion (Tea Room)
25 May – Bank Holiday
1 June
7:00 Bubbles, Bridges & the Saturn-Neptune Cycle - Adam Smith
Neptune’s discovery, while it was exactly conjunct Saturn, underlines
the two planets’ symbolic link, and also the contrast between illusion
and reality. Looking at Gothic romance, hard drugs and true lies in the
charts of politicians, rock-stars, and conmen. Plus financial bubbles
and bridges, real and imaginary. Adam Smith is former editor of the Lodge Quarterly and
the AA Journal and writes Sun sign columns for Australia and the Far East.
He teaches astrology at the College of Psychic Studies and his book Saturn,
Fatal Attraction was published in 2007. see
website
8:00 Break
8:30 Class (1) A Beginners guide to Solar Fire - Claire Chandler Getting it in and Getting it out.
Getting data in, casting charts, what type of charts there are, simple
reports; Getting data out, saving, finding it again, backing it up. Astro
clock and dynamic animation.
8:30 Charts Discussion (Tea Room)
8 June
7:00 Doctor Who: Astrology of a Time Lord - Adam Fronteras
Just how do you draw up the chart of a character that changes his face
and
character every few years?
Adam Fronteras will take you on a Tardis trip through the astrology of
the hit BBC TV series. He will trace Dr Who's story from its humble black
and white beginnings in 1963 to its multi media reinvention for a new
generation. As well as discussing what the eleventh Doctor, Matt Smith,
will bring to the show, Adam will address the worrying subject of how
to draw up a chart for an Ice Warrior. Adam Fronteras has worked within the astrological community
for over thirty years. In recent years, he has focussed on his work as
a literary and management agent as well as acting as a consultant to TV
production companies and running MySpiritRadio
8:00 Break
8:30 Class (2) A Beginners Guide to Solar Fire - Claire Chandler Making it look Pretty What points to use, simple formatting, multi wheels, using outer
ring points, pages, wheel styles and dial styles.
8:30 Charts Discussion (Tea Room)
15 June
7:00 Black Dogs: Depression and Astrology - John Green
Depression and despair are huge problems for many people in the world
today. We will look at how astrology can give us an understanding into
the meaning of the Black Dog, as Winston Churchill called it, and hopefully
give us a path to follow through the experience. John Green D.Psych.Astrol. Astrology Consultant, Teacher and Writer.
John has been involved with astrology for over 20 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 CPA foundation course,
the Diploma and lectures for the CPA Worldwide in the USA. Previously
he has worked as a research scientist, a web designer and entrepreneur,
a DJ, a tarot reader and as a writer of both fiction and non-fiction.
He is the current Editor of the Astrological Journal.
8:00 Break
8:30 Class (3) A Beginners Guide to Solar Fire - Claire Chandler
What looks like the Clever Stuff
Graphic ephemeris, eclipse search, election generator, transit report.
8:30 Charts Discussion (Tea Room)
22 June
7:00 Unlocking Mercury and the Magic of the Mind - Ana Isabel
We all learn in different ways. Some of us learn visually, others learn
best by doing, while others need to be able to talk things through with
a friend. Schools find it difficult to cater for different learning styles
and so many of us develop the belief that we are poor learners or not
very academic. In general people also tend to associate intelligence with
good communication skills, yet many of us feel that we are poor communicators.
In most cases we are more capable than we realise but have been left with
a poor self image as a result of difficult school days. In this talk,
Ana Isabel explores how Mercury in the birth chart provides clues as to
how we learn and communicate best. Understanding Mercury’s place
in the birth chart, helps us find our strengths in terms of our intelligence,
and how to develop the confidence to become better. Mercury shows us how
truly magical our minds can be.
8:00 Break
8:30 Class (4) A Beginners Guide to Solar Fire - Claire Chandler
Solar Maps Moving between Solar Fire and Solar Maps, changing maps, what
points, what to focus on
8:30 Charts Discussion (Tea Room)
29 June
7:00 Real Time Astrology - Jessica Adams
If astrology describes moments in time, then how might we describe 7.30pm
(London time) on Monday June 29th, and how will our predictions shape
up on live radio? This is a chance to put your symbolic thinking to the
test...
Jessica Adams is the astrologer for Cosmopolitan UK
and international editions of Vogue. She is the author of Astrolove
(Corgi). For more visit her website.
8:00 Break
8:30 Book Swap and Sale
8:30 Charts Discussion (Tea Room)
Autumn Term begins on 21st September 2009
Programme Co-ordinator: Carole West
Lectures start promptly at 7 pm; late comers may be refused entry
Opinions expressed by a lecturer are not necessarily those
endorsed by the Astrological Lodge of London.
Programme may be subject to change;
Should there be a cancellation we will ensure an alternative speaker is
arranged.
Please check the website for current details.
Lectures (7.00)
Lectures are suitable for those with little knowledge but we also try
to give the experienced astrologer something to take home too.
Chart Discussion (8.30) A chance for budding astrologers to show a chart of their choice
and discuss with Lodge members.
(By prior arrangement with Gill Dorren)
Classes (8.30)
Classes are open to all those attending the Monday meetings.
Classes this term: April 20th and 27th and May 11th and 18th – An Introduction
to Horary Astrology – Kim Farnell
June st, 8th, 15 and 22nd - A Beginners Guide
to Solar Fire - Claire Chandler
Autimn term begins on 21st September 2009
Details of next term's programme so far available are available here.
