23rd October The Astrological Lodge of London History Seminar
Nicolas Campion – the History of Astrology Today, Kim Farnell – Strange Case of Dr Lambe, Anna Estoroth,- Ancient Egyptian Astrology, Clair Chandler – Astrological Symbolism in the Greek Magical Papyri. Early Bird Discount if booking this month
Kim Farnell
The strange case of Dr Lambe
Even in Chaucer’s day, astrologers had a dodgy reputation, with Nicholas in The Miller’s Tale being described as the equivalent of crafty. And after the debacle of 1524, when the predicted final deluge failed to appear, things could only get worse. Dr John Lambe (1545–1628), who avoided the death sentence for rape, reputedly conjured a whirlwind, ensured his enemies were struck with impotence and managed to find time to find favour with the Duke of Buckingham – was stoned to death after a night at the theatre. This is his story.
Kim gained a Masters degree in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology in 2005 and her Diploma from the Faculty of Astrological Studies in 1990. She is currently President of the Astrological Lodge of London and was previously Vice Chair of the Astrological Association of Great Britain.
Nicholas Campion
The History of Astrology – Today
The history of astrology, as it will be read in the future, is being formed today. Meanwhile, many who comment on today’s astrology – sociologists, psychologists and journalists – are using outmoded historical models formed in the 19th century. Nick will look at – and question – arguments that astrologers are psychologically inadequate, socially marginal individuals who are unable to cope with the modern world and so turn for reassurance to a primitive superstition – the belief that the stars shape their destiny. If this includes you, come along. If it doesn’t, come anyway!
Nicholas Campion is Senior Lecturer in the School of Archaeology, History and Anthropology and course director of the MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology, at the University of Wales trinity Saint David. His books include the two-volume History of Western Astrology. He was President of the Lodge from 1985-7.
Anna Estaroth
Ancient Egyptian Astrology
We trace the early roots of astrology in ancient Egypt, noting their awareness of equinoctal precession and the creation of calendars.
Although this talk covers topics from pre-history up to the Graeco-Roman period, the main focus is on the tomb sky maps of the New Kingdom, primarily Senenmut’s 1534 BCE chart.
Anna Estaroth FAPAI has been a professional consultant astrologer since 1971. Based in Edinburgh, but with a world-wide clientele, she lectures both in the UK and internationally. She is an active member and past Chair of the Scottish Astrological Association. She runs astrology workshops in Egypt. For further information see her website www. annaestaroth.com
Claire Chandler
Astrological Symbolism in the Greek Magical Papyri
These ancient Graeco-Egyptian manuscripts contain lots of astrological symbolism. This talk will examine how the symbolism reflects the nature of the magic and will explore any other insights to be gained from this study.
Claire Chandler, D.F.Astrol.S is an astrologer, software trainer and project manager based in London and is particularly interested in mundane astrology and historical cycles. She was president of the Astrological Lodge of London from 2002 to 2008 and is currently finishing the MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology at University of Wales, Trinity St David. Her website is www.clairechandler.com.
Ticket prices:
Advance Tickets: £20 members
£30 non members
concessionary discounts are available on application to the Treasurer
Advance price expires 1st October.
Sunday 27th Nov 2011 10 am – 5pm
Circle of Divine Astrology
in Association with
Astrological Lodge of London
Presented by Darby Costello and Alexander Von Schlieffen
The sexual archetypes are the doundation of our psychological identy, How do they work or unfold in diffrent horoscopes? Two different takes – one dialogue
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