 An
astrological exploration of man’s communion with the heavens and
the eternal quest for spiritual healing.
Sunday 15th June 2008
Chris Turner
The Astrology of Old Age
We are an aging population. The astrology of an individual is well documented
until the age of 60. After that – what happens? This lecture explores
the generic aspects of the third Saturn Cycle, and what we might expect.
 About
CHRIS TURNER
Fellow FAA, QA (FAA), AAT (FAA), Dip Biol.
Chris began her serious study of astrology in 1971, after a life-long
interest in the subject. She began teaching in 1974 and co-founded the
Sydney Astrology Centre, the first formal school of astrology in Australia,
in 1975.
She began consulting on a part-time basis in 1976, becoming a full-time
consultant in 1978.
Between 1979 and 1983 Chris established herself as an international conference
and after-dinner speaker. During this time she also published several
articles for both serious astrology journals and popular periodicals.
In 1984, she published The Astrology Book of Calculations, a textbook
that remains highly respected and in demand worldwide. She established
The Chiron School of Astrology – the first school to offer full-time
courses in astrology, and regarded as one of the prestigious astrology
schools in Australia – and began writing a regular column for TV
Week, which remained one of the most read astrology columns in the popular
press for the next 14 years.
In 1984 Chris also was instrumental in creating the Federation of Australian
Astrologers (FAA) Exam Board, becoming a foundation member, and on which
she served as the longest serving FAA examiner until 2003. She chaired
the Board in 1988 and again in 1995.
In 1987 Chris was elected to the steering committee of the NSW Branch
of the FAA (now known as the NSW Astrology Association) serving two years
as its President in 1989/90. She retired from this committee in 1992,
but remained as an advisor until 1999 when she was re-elected until 2001.
In 1988 Chris was elected to the National Council of the FAA and remained
a serving member up to 2003. In 1990 she was elected to National Vice
President and in 1992 to National President, serving a two-year term.
In 1991 she initiated the first Professional Register of astrologers,
becoming its first Registrar and in 1995 she served a year as Journal
Editor, In 1998 Chris was elected to the positions of National Media Officer,
and Overseas Liaison Officer, positions she held until her retirement
from the FAA National Council.
In 1992 she was among the first four astrologers to be given official
FAA accreditation as an astrology teacher. In 1994 she was made a Fellow
of the FAA, and in 1996 awarded a Southern Cross award for special services
to astrology. She was again awarded the Southern Cross award in 2002,
this time for Education.
Also in 1996, Chris discovered the Internet and became involved in various
internet astrology newsgroups. She still moderates the Conjunction astrology
group, which is perhaps the biggest and most international of the private
Internet Newsgroups.
In 1999 Chris wrote StarStruck (HarperCollins) a best selling book on
relationships. She also became the regular columnist for Women’s
Health, a popular monthly periodical.
At this time she also co-founded the Association of Professional Astrologers,
which provides networking, support and research for practising astrologers,
and referrals or information for the media and public in general.
In 2002 Chris was elected to the Steering Committee of the Association
For Astrological Networking (AFAN) an American based international association.
Chris became their first non American or Canadian committee member. She
also joined the faculty of the Online College of Astrology (OCA) where
she currently heads the research program and teaches various elective
courses.
In the past twenty years, Chris has spoken at conferences in the US,
UK, Yugoslavia and New Zealand, and has appeared many times on National
TV programs, such as The Midday Show, Today Tonight, and Today, as well
as taking part in the various specials made on Astrology over the years.
She has also been interviewed many times on radio stations such as 2GB
and 3AW, and appeared semi-regularly on 2UE life-style programs.
Venue
The Theosophical Society
50 Gloucester Place
London, W1U 8EA
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