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Venue: Theosophical Spciety, 50 Gloucester Place, London W1U 8EA
Admission for the Evening Members £6.00, Concessions £4.00, Non-members £8.00 Non-Members Concessions £6.00
How To Get there - Link to this google Map
Nearest Underground Station Baker Street and Marble Arch
Parking: You can park outside the TS from 7pm and side roads from 6.30 Please check details as they can change from one side of the street to another.
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13th September 2010
7.00 pm Lodge Open Evening
Come and join us at the Lodge before the new term starts to meet up with other members and find out what’s happening in the coming year. The evening is free and refreshments will be provided. Non-members are very welcome to come and find out what we do
20th September 2010
7:00 Carter Memorial Lecture - Conversing with Heaven - Deborah Houlding
Astrology presents a powerful, potentially mind-blowing, body of knowledge. Experience in horary has revealed that it is often easier to see the astrological truth of a problem, than to convey the message in a way which inspires confidence and avoids generating fear. Throughout the ages, master astrologers have offered words of wisdom about how to steer a safe course through the complexities of astrological consultation; but how does that advice stand up to the pressures of the computer age, with our modern expectation of instant access to information that was traditionally guarded, being of an ‘occult nature’?
Deborah Houlding has practiced astrology for over 20 years and has been influential in encouraging a wider awareness of traditional techniques and historical astrological texts. She is past editor of the Traditional Astrologer magazine, author of The Houses: Temples of the Sky, Principal of the STA School of Traditional Horary Astrology, and creator of the Skyscript website: www.skyscript.co.uk.
8:00 Break
8:30 A New Vision of Astrology - Tad Mann
The events and psychological developments of our life unfold in sequence around the horoscope circle, but they begin at conception, when your mother and father make love to conceive you. Your gestation and early parental relationships, and the family system into  which you are born, are primary factors in your personality and essential being. Discover the dynamics of your early life up to the present using a unique logarithmic time scale. These life timings are triggered hourly, daily and periodically.
A T (Tad) Mann developed Life Time Astrology more than 38 years ago. His books include The Round Art (1979 & 1994); Mandala Astrological Tarot (1987 and 2009).; and A New Vision of Astrology (2002). New books are Sacred Landscapes (2010) and Visions of the Sacred Trees (2011). He is a Director of NCGR and lives in Hudson, NY. www.atmann.net The events and psychological developments of our life unfold in sequence around the horoscope circle, but they begin at conception. Discover the dynamics of your early life up to the present using a unique logarithmic time scale. These life timings are triggered hourly, daily and periodically.
27 September 2010
7:00 Annoyingly intelligent people - Frank Piechoski
This lecture examines astrological factors tied to intelligence. Using statistical research methods, hundreds of charts of people with Mensa-level intelligence are examined for common factors and the methodology explained. Individual charts will also be examined to show  how the statically discovered factors operate for that particular person. This lecture will not be just boring numbers, but also a humorous look at what we regard as intelligence and how it relates to astrology.
Frank Piechoski is a professional astrologer who first began doing charts in 1976. His lectures include presentations at UAC, AFA, the Astrological Association of Great Britain, ISAR, NCGR, SOTA and numerous local groups. William Lilly and Reinhold Ebertin are principal amongst his influences. Frank specializes in electional, vocational, and forecasting astrology, working closely with both private clients and businesses. www.frankstar.com
8:00 Break
8:30 The Jupiter/Uranus cycle - Julian Venables
Approximately every 14 years Jupiter conjuncts Uranus heralding new beginnings in raised consciousness, exploration, technology and new ways of looking at the world. This talk highlights conjunctions from the 20th century which bought  Moon landings, Woodstock, the birth of Rock'n'roll, the Internet and mobile phones. What is the current conjunction going to bring us in the future? Julian Venables has been a full time astrologer since 2003, being awarded the Faculty Certificate in 2006. In 2008 he went to Australia giving FAA conference lectures and wrote the Midpoint interpretations for Solar Fire Gold astrology software. In 2009 he lived in the USA and gave lectures in NYC, Atlanta and Asheville. He currently writes a daily horoscope column for www.uinterview.com and has appeared regularly on BBC radio giving interviews and phone-ins. He is a contributor to a new podcast ‘The Astrology Show’ available on iTunes.
4th October 2010
7:00 October Partners - Jenni Dean Harte
Mars and Venus in Scorpio, Neptune and Chiron in Aquarius, Jupiter and Uranus in Pisces and North Node and Pluto in Capricorn square Sun, Saturn and Mercury in Libra…goodness, what a week! Can we talk?.
Jenni Dean Harte is a life-long student of astrology and a fascinated observer of life on spaceship Earth. 12ish years contributor of World News to the now defunct Transit newsletter of the Astrological Association, an occasional contributor to various astro-publications, including the AA’s website, she’s also an opinionated commentator on whatever is being discussed… or not
8:00 Break
8:30 Celestial Secrets for Spiritual Healing & Personal and Planetary Evolution (1) Laura Boomer-Trent 
How can astrology help us to heal and evolve holistically? By looking at the cycles of the Sun, Moon and Planets, and noting how celestial cycles relate to horoscope, chakras and planet Earth, Laura Boomer-Trent shows how we can heal and integrate mind, body and spirit, to make the most of any evolutionary point in time, including the current Cardinal Cross of the Central Spiritual Sun, which is reaching critical mass Writer, lecturer, artist and astrologer, Laura Boomer-Trent has an arts background and an earlier career in film and television. Laura views life through the compassionate Buddhist lens, and has been involved in the astrological world for nearly thirty years. Since studying at His Holiness, the Dalai Lama's 'Tibetan Medical & Astro Science Institute' in India, in 1996-97, she now integrates ancient Eastern healing arts, yogic and astrological – Tibetan, Indian and Chinese – with the practical teleology of western astrology and modern metaphysics. Past media credits include innovating Britain’s only national television show dedicated solely to astrology, C4’s ‘Astrology Show’; for three years Laura was the BBC astrologer; and featured in the only tarot commercial to have run on Sky and Star TV. She has appeared on several radio shows and written for many magazines, she has also co-authored two books on astrology. Her interest is healing mind, body and spirit by connecting to the heavens in a manner that is as much psychological as is it spiritually evolutionary and experiential
11 October 2010
7:00 The Origins of the Zodiac - Chris Mitchell
People have been watching the skies for thousands of years and 'omen literature' from 3,000 years ago, suggests our ancestors were looking at planets to make predictions. In tonight's talk, Chris Mitchell will be talking about the development of the zodiac from its roots in ancient Babylon, with some surprising conclusions for the start of the age of Aquarius! Chris Mitchell has had a lifelong interest in astrology, and has taught at the Bristol School of Astrology, studied medieval astrology with Bernadette Brady and holds a diploma in her Medieval Astrology course, and has a Master's degree in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology. He has been active in the astrological community for many years, having helped set up a successful astrology group in Bristol, been active in the Astrological Association, and is a regular speaker at events in the UK and internationally. Chris is a member of the Astrological Lodge, AFAN, NCGR and the AA.
8:00 Break
8:30 Celestial Secrets for Spiritual Healing & Personal and Planetary Evolution (2) Laura Boomer-Trent
How can astrology help us to heal and evolve holistically? By looking at the cycles of the Sun, Moon and Planets, and noting how celestial cycles relate to horoscope, chakras and planet Earth, Laura Boomer-Trent shows how we can heal and integrate mind, body and spirit, to make the most of any evolutionary point in time, including the current Cardinal Cross of the Central Spiritual Sun, which is reaching critical mass Writer, lecturer, artist and astrologer, Laura Boomer-Trent has an arts background and an earlier career in film and television. Laura views life through the compassionate Buddhist lens, and has been involved in the astrological world for nearly thirty years. Since studying at His Holiness, the Dalai Lama's 'Tibetan Medical & Astro Science Institute' in India, in 1996-97, she now integrates ancient Eastern healing arts, yogic and astrological – Tibetan, Indian and Chinese – with the practical teleology of western astrology and modern metaphysics. Past media credits include innovating Britain’s only national television show dedicated solely to astrology, C4’s ‘Astrology Show’; for three years Laura was the BBC astrologer; and featured in the only tarot commercial to have run on Sky and Star TV. She has appeared on several radio shows and written for many magazines, she has also co-authored two books on astrology. Her interest is healing mind, body and spirit by connecting to the heavens in a manner that is as much psychological as is it spiritually evolutionary and experiential
18th October 2010
7:00 The Zodiac Memory Theatre - An Alchemical Journey of Transformation Part 1
- John Wadsworth
In this colourful, experiential presentation, John will introduce the idea of the zodiac wheel as a complete journey of initiation and transformation. He will demonstrate how each zodiacal perspective offers us an authentic form of expression that corresponds to its place in the seasonal round, its place in the human life cycle, and its place in the human body - and how this is deeply woven into our cultural memory. Using music, mask and guided imagery, in the way of ancient mystery school traditions such as Mithraism and Ficino's astrological music therapy, John will present the zodiac as a memory theatre of creative possibilities, offering us a taste of the alchemical potential of each zodiac sign. John Wadsworth is an experienced astrologer and workshop facilitator, and is a pioneer of astrodrama and astrological theatre. He is the founder of the Alchemical Journey, an experiential astrological programme, which runs every month in Glastonbury, facilitating an imaginative process of personal transformation around The Glastonbury Zodiac. John has also been pursuing academic research in the field for several years and holds the MA in Cultural Astronomy & Astrology.
8:00 Break
8:30 The Zodiac Memory Theatre - An Alchemical Journey of Transformation Part 2
- John Wadsworth. After a short break John continues this double session.
25th October 2010
7:00 The Esoteric Significance of the Rising Sign - Janet Dare
Esoteric astrology focuses on the interpretation of the birthchart as the individual’s spiritual path, and maintains that it is the Rising Sign which drives the personality towards this. In the process of unravelling one’s spiritual goals, we will look at the complex that is the Ascendant, its esoteric ruler, and the esoteric ruler of the sign on the cusp of the house in which the Ascendant ruler is placed. The planetary rulers of signs in esoteric astrology sometimes differ from those used in “orthodox” astrology, and the ones used in this talk are based on the teachings of Alice Bailey. Janet came to astrology through her esoteric studies based on the Alice Bailey school, some 19 years ago, and has studied astrology ever since using it as a self-awareness tool. She has run evening classes in adult education as well as private classes for small groups, has lectured both abroad and in the UK, and sees clients from her practice in Kingston upon Thames.
Having originally commenced her formal studies with the Faculty of Astrological Studies in 1994, Janet holds the Faculty Diploma. She has also spent a year studying with the Centre for Psychological Astrology. A qualified, practising Medical Herbalist since 1988, Janet has also studied and run small groups on the Art of Decumbiture – a technique devised by the astrologer William Lilly and the herbalist Nicholas Culpeper using the birthchart of the illness as a basis of treatment for the patient. She is a qualified reflexologist and crystal healer and has studied the Tarot.
8:30 The Moon, Ascendent and the Lunar Mansions -(1) Sonal Sachdeva
In Jyotish (Vedic) astrology, the moon is considered to have as much, if not more importance than the Sun. In both Western and Vedic systems the moon rules one’s instinctual, feeling nature. However, the Vedic goes one step further to elevate the moon’s significance to predict, portend and identify one’s problems in the unconscious. The Vedic astrologer assists the client by helping them to become conscious of these issues. Using the Nakshatra system of 27 constellations – which offers considerable interpretative detail – Vedic astrology can throw light on our unconscious patterns, much like modern therapy. It can be applied to educate the client to recognise the seemingly unalterable dynamics they experience, to deliver different outcomes from what may have appeared fated.
These two classes explore Vedic’s lunar emphasis and how it can reveal our true nature. Originally a systems analyst and a systems, database and a website designer, Sonal has worked and lived all over the world. Her life experiences in India, Far East, North America, Europe gave impetus to the desire to connect with people from eclectic backgrounds. This spurred her into the study of astrology and making films to express her thoughts and emotions about the many interesting facets of people she has come in contact with. Her own reflections into self has also led her to become a practicing psychological astrologer and to be trained at the Centre for Psychological Astrology(CPA).
1st November 2010
7:00 The Moon's Many Faces - Paul Newman
Of huge importance on any chart we look at some the Moon's many moods and faces under the headings of New Moon, Full Moon, Old Moon and Black Moon. Paul F. Newman has had over 300 articles on astrology published in magazines throughout the world. He is the author of 'Declination in Astrology: The Steps of the Sun' and the cartoon collection 'You’re not a Person – Just a Birthchart'. He teaches astrology privately and is closely involved with The Wessex Astrologer publishing house
8:30 The Moon, Ascendent and the Lunar Mansions -(2) Sonal Sachdeva
In Jyotish (Vedic) astrology, the moon is considered to have as much, if not more importance than the Sun. In both Western and Vedic systems the moon rules one’s instinctual, feeling nature. However, the Vedic goes one step further to elevate the moon’s significance to predict, portend and identify one’s problems in the unconscious. The Vedic astrologer assists the client by helping them to become conscious of these issues. Using the Nakshatra system of 27 constellations – which offers considerable interpretative detail – Vedic astrology can throw light on our unconscious patterns, much like modern therapy. It can be applied to educate the client to recognise the seemingly unalterable dynamics they experience, to deliver different outcomes from what may have appeared fated.
These two classes explore Vedic’s lunar emphasis and how it can reveal our true nature. Originally a systems analyst and a systems, database and a website designer, Sonal has worked and lived all over the world. Her life experiences in India, Far East, North America, Europe gave impetus to the desire to connect with people from eclectic backgrounds. This spurred her into the study of astrology and making films to express her thoughts and emotions about the many interesting facets of people she has come in contact with. Her own reflections into self has also led her to become a practicing psychological astrologer and to be trained at the Centre for Psychological Astrology(CPA).
8th November 2010
7:00 Murder Most Foul - Wanda Seller 
Somebody's father, somebody's son, somebody's killer. Is there anything in the chart that predisposes towards murder? A look at the charts of multiple murderers may reveal something. Wanda Sellar is the editor of the 'Astrology & Medicine Newsletter', and is an ex-president of the Lodge. She has written two books on astrology: 'The Consultation Chart' and 'Introduction to Medical Astrology'.
8:00 Break
8:30 Uranometria: Mercury’s Message - Andrew Morton
How effective is your Mercury? A fresh perspective on the ‘phases’ of Mercury: its astronomical cycle and how to decode this in a horoscope. Is he fulfilling the Solar requirement?
Plus: what is topical and how to navigate the starry ‘Heavens Above’. Andrew Morton is a former Vice-President of the Astrological Lodge of London and has spoken previously on matters both astronomical and astrological. Andrew is the founding organiser of the Lodge's 'Astrology and Healing' seminar, currently in its sixth year.
15 November 2010
7:00 Murder Most Mysterious - Mike Harding
Murder holds enduring appeal. Real murders sell newspapers and fictional ones are the stuff of best sellers. While we can see that both examples allow us to be voyeurs to crimes that are forbidden by virtually all cultures, astrologers, like the hard-boiled detectives of so many novels want 'just he facts'. But what are the astrological 'facts'? This evening we shall explore the charts of murderers and their victims, together with their transits and some examples of Astro-Geography. Some crime writers' charts will also be discussed, but the evening will also include some thoughts as to the 'bigger picture'. How are 'murderers' to be defined; after all there are many that feel that Bush and Blair are war criminals. Is the concept of murder socially malleable, and if so, can there ever be a clear astrological signature?
Mike Harding is an existential psychotherapist and consultant astrologer. He is a senior lecturer and clinical supervisor at the School of Psychotherapy & Counselling Psychology at Regent's College. Over the years he has chaired the Astrological Association, the Association of Professional Astrologers and the Society for Existential Analysis. He is the author of Hymns to the Ancient Gods, co-author with Charles Harvey of Working With Astrology as well as many articles on both the technical and philosophical aspects of astrology. He has also published papers on the philosophy of language, with particular reference to the works of Freud, Heidegger, Joyce, Lacan, and Wittgenstein
8:00 Break
8:30 Lodge AGM
22nd November 2010
7:00 New Perspectives: Jupiter, Saturn & Uranus - Frank Clifford
In this double session, Frank will take a fresh look at the meanings of Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus in the horoscope, with particular reference to the roles they play in the modern world (from politics to religion and crime, to comedic and musical genres), while also reflecting on their traditional and psychological associations. Frank Clifford has studied astrology and palmistry since 1989 and writes books and articles on both subjects. He has run the London School of Astrology since 2004, where he teaches astrology and palmistry (modern hand analysis). His books on palmistry, which include Palmistry 4 Today, have been translated into seven languages. Frank’s website is at www.flareuk.com
8:00 Break
8:30 New Perspectives Part Two
Frank Continues this double session lecture.
29 November 2010
7:00 The 7 squares of Uranus & Pluto - Claire Chandler
Not the latest Harrison Ford film but the number of aspects between these two outer planets which will take place between 2012 and 2015. This is the outgoing square following the conjunction of these two planets in the mid 60's and in this lecture we will explore the Uranus Pluto cycle through history and assess what this period may bring. Claire Chandler is a professional astrologer, software trainer and project manager based in London, England 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, Lampeter. Her website is www.clairechandler.com.
8:00 Break
8:30 Lodge Ritual
6th December 2010
7:00 The Twelve Holy Nights - Melanie Reinhart
Melanie will describe a beautiful astrological retreat process, which can be undertaken over Christmas and up to Epiphany, and followed in a number of different ways. Astronomically, the Earth is at its Perihelion during this time each year, offering a potent symbol of the proximity and the rebirth of the Light, traced through the twelve signs of the zodiac. Melanie Reinhart has been a professional astrologer since 1975, and is a prize-winning graduate of the Faculty of Astrological Studies, of whom she is now a Patron; she also received the Charles Harvey award in 2004, for ‘exceptional service to astrology’. She has taught for leading astrology schools in the UK and abroad, has an international consultation practice, and offers workshops on her own programme and abroad. Her books have been translated into six languages and include: 'Chiron and the Healing Journey' , 'Chiron, Saturn and the Centaurs', 'Incarnation', and a contribution to the anthology 'The Mars Quartet'. Visit www.melaniereinhart.com for articles, free downloads, and event calendar.
8:00 Break
8:30 Party
Invitations are extended to all members of the astrological community. Contributions of vegetarian food gratefully received. Entrance for tonight will be £7 for members and £9 for non-members. Those bringing a donation for the party will pay the normal entrance fee
Spring term begins on January
Our beginners’ class given by Jules Genik opens each Monday evening’s activities at 6.00 pm. There is no charge for our beginners’ class.
To record a lecture, the lecturer’s permission must be obtained and the evening’s chair informed.
Opinions expressed by a lecturer are not necessarily those endorsed by the ALL.
Charts Discussion gives budding astrologers a chance to show and discuss with Lodge Members a chart of their choice. This term by prior arrangement with Gil Dorren.
Classes are open to both members and non members. They cover more advanced specialist subjects
Lectures start promptly at 7 pm; latecomers may be refused entry
Entrance fees for the evening are £6 for members and £8 for non members.
Members’ concessions are £4 and non members’ concessions are £6.
Programme Co-ordinator: Sue Farebrother
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.
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