Astrological Lodge of London

Carter Memorial Lecture: Exploring the Symbolism of the planets in Astrology - Israel Ajose
2026-01-12 18:30 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | Steiner House, 35 Park Road, London, NW1 6XT, United Kingdom
18:30 Chart Discussion

19:00 Tea Break

19:15 Exploring the Symbolism of the planets in Astrology: Israel Ajose

As astrologers, we often speak of the planets’ meanings: the Moon representing emotions, Mercury governing communication, Venus symbolizing love, and so forth. But have we paused to consider the deeper significance of the symbols we use to represent these celestial bodies? As we explore the intricate connections between the visible and the symbolic, offering an old but fresh perspective on how we interpret and teach astrology. This talk promises to expand your understanding of the planets and inspire a more nuanced approach to your astrological work. In this Carter Memorial Lecture, I will delve into the rich and fascinating world of planetary symbolism. Beyond their traditional interpretations, the glyphs and symbols of the planets carry layers of meaning that can deepen our understanding of their roles in the natal chart. By examining these symbols, we uncover hidden insights that enrich our astrological practice and offer profound new ways to describe the planets’ influence in our lives.

Israel AjoseIsrael Ajose D.Psych.Astrol is a devoted teacher specializing in astrology, tarot, and consulting. He completed his full honours in psychological astrology at the Centre of Psychological Astrology in London under the guidance of Liz Greene. Israel furthered his studies with Robert Zoller and Robert Schmidt in traditional and medieval astrology, integrating these diverse perspectives into his practice. As a full-time practitioner and educator, he imparts knowledge in astrology, tarot, philosophy, and esoteric teachings. Former President of the Astrological Lodge of London, Israel’s expertise extends to cosmology, mythology, occult sciences, Kabbalah, shamanism, and divination.

Week 1 - The Planets (Part 1)
2026-01-19 17:00 - 18:00 | https://zoom.us/j/92729432478
Explore the meanings of the Sun, Moon, and planets (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto) in astrology.

The first class in this series will discuss the significance of each planet, its symbolism, and the influence this has on an individual’s personality and life events.

The Esoteric Zodiac - William Meader
2026-01-19 19:00 - 21:00 | https://astrolodge.co.uk/event/the-esoteric-zodiac-william-meader-2/
19:00 The Esoteric Zodiac – William Meader

In this talk, William Meader will present the nature of the zodiac as it is understood within the field of Esoteric Astrology. This will include a deep consideration of the soul’s relationship to each of the zodiacal signs, as well as how the Seven Rays interface with the zodiacal wheel to support the soul’s evolutionary journey toward eventual enlightenment.

20:30 Chart Discussion

William MeaderIn addition to being an esoteric astrologer, William Meader is an international teacher of the Esoteric Philosophy. He presents a variety of spiritual topics to audiences in the UK and Europe, as well as the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. He is the author of Supernal Light (2022) and Shine Forth (2004).

Week 2 - The Planets (Part 2)
2026-01-26 17:00 - 18:00 | https://zoom.us/j/94604631712
Continue to explore the meanings of the Sun, Moon, and planets (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto) in astrology.

The second class will continue the previous week’s discussion regarding the significance of each planet, its symbolism, and the influence this has on an individual’s personality and life events.

Comets in your Chart - Rod Chang
2026-01-26 19:00 - 21:00 | https://astrolodge.co.uk/event/comets-in-your-chart-rod-chang/
19:00 Comets in your Chart: Rod Chang

Comets are usually associated with taboos. However, their disharmonious nature can also break down our boundaries and free us from our daily routines. In this talk, Rod will discuss the factors that ancient astrologers considered when making predictions about comets. We will also explore how to interpret the effects of comets in our natal charts and transits, and how to embrace life’s creativity.

20:30 Chart Discussion

Rod ChangRod Chang has studied astrology for over thirty years. He has spoken at several international conferences in Poland, UK, Portugal, China, Japan and Australia. Rod has also been invited several times to teach at the Faculty of Astrological Studies Summer School in Oxford. His favourite aspects are fixed stars, comets, mundane astrology, financial astrology, astronomy, astromap. He takes a humanistic approach to astrology. Rod is a co-founder of the Academy of Astrology. His new book “Comets in Astrology” is receiving positive reviews. Rod also hosts podcasts on Instagram and the YouTube channel AOAUK1.

Ready for Aries? What Kind of ‘Brave New World’? - Roy Gillett
2026-02-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Steiner House, 35 Park Road, London, NW1 6XT, United Kingdom
18:30 Chart Discussion

19:00 Tea Break

19:30 Ready for Aries? What Kind of ‘Brave New World’?: Roy Gillett

Roy Gillett explores the powerful social and political currents shaping our times through the outer planets’ 2025 “practice run” into new signs and their retrograde return. By situating the rare Saturn–Neptune conjunction at the first degree of Aries within the wider sweep of the outer-planet cycles, this talk reveals what the early 2020s have already set in motion—and what lies ahead. Attendees will gain essential insight into how to work consciously with the major transits unfolding through the second half of this dramatically changing decade.

Roy GillettRoy Gillett, President Emeritus of The Astrological Association for over 50 years has advised clients and written six key books. Introducing and explaining astrology, from a Mundane, Karmic Tibetan Buddhist perspective. His bi-monthly Working with the Planets column in the Astrological Journal written since 2002, is now a book. He edited English translations of André Barbault books, and has supplied and supported astrology software since 1988. His website with details of Solar Fire and other astro-software, also includes extracts from his books.

Week 3 - The Zodiac Signs (Part 1)
2026-02-09 17:00 - 18:00 | https://zoom.us/j/99780926738
Learn about the 12 zodiac signs, their elements (Fire, Earth, Air, Water), and modalities (Cardinal, Fixed, Mutable).

The third class will include a detailed discussion on the characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses of each zodiac sign and provide an understanding of how elements and modalities influence personality traits.

The Living Sky: Cosmic Dynamics and Human Economies - Jonnathan Jones
2026-02-09 19:00 - 21:00 | https://astrolodge.co.uk/event/the-living-sky-cosmic-dynamics-and-human-economies-jonnathan-jones/
19:00 The Living Sky – Cosmic Dynamics and Human Economies: Jonnathan Jones

Jonnathan’s talk will examine the long history of the relationship between humanity and the cosmic cycles as well as the relationship with the sky. This has lasted from the dawn of human history in the Old Stone Age through ancient cultures in Mesopotamia like Assyria, Babylonia and Egypt. Also Greece, Rome, Asia and South America. It will look into Medieval times, the Age of Enlightenment and to the modern era where these influences continue to have an effect. It’s a journey through economic and cultural cosmology and its derivative astrology.

20:30 Chart Discussion

Jonnathan JonesJonathan H Jones has spent most of his career in international commerce, travelling globally to establish businesses and negotiate partnerships for multinational companies, with a particular focus on emerging markets. More recently, he has worked in international development with Save the Children. His long-standing interests in history, anthropology, cosmology, and astrology have informed both his professional work and his study of ancient cultures in China, India, and South-East Asia. Jonathan holds an MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology and has worked with Nick Campion, Bernadette Brady, and Liz Greene, among others. He co-authored The Living Sky: Cosmic Dynamics and Human Economics, a study of economic cosmology and the development of astrology from prehistory to the present, with Kate White. Jonathan lives and works in London, while US-born Kate lives and works in Bournemouth.

Week 4 - The Zodiac Signs (Part 2)
2026-02-16 17:00 - 18:00 | https://zoom.us/j/97572778905
Learn about the 12 zodiac signs, their elements (Fire, Earth, Air, Water), and modalities (Cardinal, Fixed, Mutable).

The fourth class will continue the discussion from the previous week on the characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses of each zodiac sign and provide an understanding of how elements and modalities influence personality traits.

Simon Forman - Charlatan or Healer? - Sharon Knight
2026-02-16 19:00 - 21:00 | https://astrolodge.co.uk/event/simon-forman-charlatan-or-healer-sharon-knight/
19:00 Simon Forman – Charlatan or Healer?: Sharon Knight

Was Forman a quack exploiting credulity, or a serious, albeit unlicensed, medical innovator whose popularity threatened the authority of England’s medical establishment? Simon Forman has long had a rather tarnished reputation as an astrologer physician but was he as bad as he has been made out to be?

Sharon will considerSimon’s birth chart and a few of his life events. Then Sharon will delve into charts from the wonderful Casebook project covering various questions asked by his clients and consider how they differ (if at all) from those asked by our clients today. The sixty-six volumes of Forman and Richard Napier’s Casebooks can be accessed at www.casebooks.lib.cam.ac.uk.

20:30 Chart Discussion

Sharon KnightSharon Knight has worked as a professional astrologer for over 30 years. She trained with the Faculty, gaining the Intermediate Diploma, before qualifying as a QHP with Olivia Barclay, and later studied medieval astrology with Rob Zoller as one of his first students. She gained her MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology in 2004 and is a Fellow and Chair of the Association of Professional Astrologers International. Sharon is currently a tutor and convenor of the QHP, and also teaches her own course in traditional natal astrology. She was awarded Astrologer of the Year in 2016 for her lecture on Sect and Triplicity. Sharon has spoken at AA Conferences and the Astrological Lodge of London, taught traditional methods in Taiwan, Turkey, Greece, South Africa, China, and across the UK, and has written for women’s magazines, newspapers, and astrological journals. She also held a regular slot on local radio for 11 years.

Winners and losers in 7th May 2026 Local Council Elections - Anita Chakraburtty
2026-02-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Steiner House, 35 Park Road, London, NW1 6XT, United Kingdom
18:30 Chart Discussion

19:00 Tea Break

19:15 Winners and losers in 7th May 2026 Local Council Elections: Anita Chakraburtty

The 7th May 2026 local council elections are being heralded as British equivalent of the American Mid-Term Elections. They are an indicator of the British public’s mood regarding Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour Party’s success or failure in government. The Elections may also identify who is likely to be the strongest opposition Party out of Reform UK, Conservatives, The Green Party & the Liberal Democratic Party. It’s all to play for! Anita will be using Mundane Astrology and Traditional forecasting techniques to determine the possible winners and losers of this milestone election.

Anita ChakraburttyAnita Chakraburtty completed a four-year Diploma in Traditional Astrology in 2012 at the Adelaide-based Astro Mundi School of Traditional Astrology. She is a full-time naturopath (herbalist and nutritionist), astrologer, and shamanic healer, working through her health and wellness practice, Multi Dimensional Healing. Anita runs three monthly shamanic circles in London and leads shamanic workshops around the equinoxes and solstices. She has spoken at the Astrological Lodge of London, written for The Astrological Quarterly, and appeared on Riverside, Wandsworth, and Brooklands Radio sharing her astrological insights.

Week 5 - The Houses (Part 1)
2026-03-02 17:00 - 18:00 | https://zoom.us/j/95605651655
Learn about the twelve astrological houses and their significance.

The fifth class will introduce the meaning of houses, what areas of life they govern, and how planets and signs within houses influence an individual’s life.

It All Starts in our Mother’s Uterus - Smiljana Gavrančić
2026-03-02 19:00 - 21:00 | https://astrolodge.co.uk/event/it-all-starts-in-our-mothers-uterus-smiljana-gavrancic/
19:00 It All Starts in our Mother’s Uterus: Smiljana Gavrančić

Tissue salts—also known as cell salts—are a group of twelve essential minerals that must exist in balance within the body to support health and wellbeing. Naturally present in the earth’s rocks and soils, these salts are found in foods grown in mineral-rich, organic conditions. However, modern lifestyles and highly processed diets can lead to deficiencies. In this talk, Smiljana explores the relationship between the twelve tissue salts and the Zodiac, with each sign linked to a specific salt. Beginning with life in the mother’s womb, she also demonstrates the connection between the tissue salts and the matridonal remedies of the humanum family—known as the “Gifts of the Mother”: Lac Humanum, Folliculinum, Placenta Humana (Welsh), Vernix Caseosa, Amniota Humana, and Umbilicus Humanus.

20:30 Chart Discussion

Smiljana GavrančićSmiljana Gavrančić was born in Serbia. She is Professional ISAR CAP Astrologer since March 2011. She finished her astrological studies at The Institute for Astrological Research and Education Johannes Kepler (Belgrade, Serbia). Before astrology, Smiljana studied International Law (the University of Belgrade, Serbia). Her articles have been published on the Mountain Astrology blog, the Astrological Journal, ISAR Journal, NCGR Geocosmic Journal, Infinity Astrological Magazine, and on Astrodienst.

Week 6 - The Houses (Part 2)
2026-03-09 17:00 - 18:00 | https://zoom.us/j/93858658011
Continue to learn about the twelve astrological houses and their significance.

The sixth class will continue the meaning of the houses, what areas of life they govern, and how planets and signs within houses influence an individual’s life.

Embracing the North Node in Aquarius Transit - Celeste Brooks
2026-03-09 19:00 - 21:30 | https://astrolodge.co.uk/event/embracing-the-north-node-in-aquarius-transit-celeste-brooks/
19:00 Embracing the North Node in Aquarius Transit: Celeste Brooks

The transiting North Node reveals the collective’s evolutionary direction, and its passage through Aquarius calls us into visionary leadership, authentic individuality, and collective awareness. In this talk, Celeste explores the rich—and often paradoxical—lessons of the North Node in Aquarius, including:

• Moving from personal recognition toward meaningful collective contribution• Releasing the comfort of tradition (the Leo South Node) in favour of future-focused innovation• Building community without sacrificing personal authenticity• Trusting intuition and embracing your role as a catalyst for change

Celeste examines how this nodal passage shifts us from seeking the spotlight to advancing humanitarian ideals, strengthening networks, and participating in social evolution. Drawing on previous North Node cycles in Aquarius, she identifies recurring themes that offer insight into what may emerge during the current transit. The talk also explores how the North Node’s movement through each house provides practical guidance for your own journey of growth, innovation, and belonging. Align with the future—and discover how to play your part in shaping it.

20:30 Chart Discussion

Celeste BrooksCeleste Brooks is an OPA-certified astrologer, life coach, and intuitive, offering classes, workshops, coaching packages, events, and readings, including birth-time rectification. She hosts the weekly podcast Celestial Insights and is known for her popular Instagram Lives sharing astrological and intuitive guidance. Celeste is a board member of the Organization for Professional Astrology (OPA), a faculty member at Kepler College, and an international conference lecturer. She also holds the STA Practitioner-level Certification in Horary and previously spent over 25 years in sales and marketing roles with Fortune 500 companies.

A Gentle Introduction to Jyotish - Adam Smith
2026-03-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Steiner House, 35 Park Road, London, NW1 6XT, United Kingdom
18:30 Chart Discussion

19:00 Tea Break

19:15 A Gentle Introduction to Jyotish: Adam Smith

Western Astrologers often find Jyotish (Vedic Astrology) difficult to approach, but the two systems, East and West, have more in common than many people think. This talk demystifies the basics of Vedic chart interpretation and even suggests techniques for Western astrologers to use in their own practice. A grasp of some key Vedic concepts can add another dimension to your astrology.

Adam SmithAdam began his journey in Western Astrology in 1990, alongside a lifelong practice of yoga meditation. He worked in international media astrology for twelve years, and studied astrology as part of a degree course in Comparative Religions. Since 2009, Adam’s practice has shifted to Jyotish, working directly with Vedic Pandits in India, and he considers himself an omnivorous astrologer. Adam is based in London and available for classes and consultations.

Week 7 - The Lunar Nodes
2026-03-23 17:00 - 18:00 | https://zoom.us/j/94841443358
Understand the significance of the North Node and South Node in the natal chart.

The seventh class will comprise of discussion on the implications of the lunar nodes, their influence on life lessons, and spiritual growth.

Week 8 - The Aspects and Chart Interpretation Basics
2026-03-30 17:00 - 18:00
The eighth class will provide explanation of how aspects between planets shape personality traits, behaviours, and life patterns, and tips for how to develop a holistic approach to reading and interpreting full astrological charts.

Learn about the major aspects (conjunction, sextile, square, trine, opposition) and how they influence the planets’ expression.

Benefit from guided practice in chart interpretation, integrating knowledge of planets, signs, houses, aspects, and nodes.

Practice interpreting basic elements of a natal chart, focusing on Sun, Moon, and Ascendant signs.

Special Event: Techniques of Prediction
2026-04-18 10:00 - 16:30 | https://astrolodge.co.uk/event/special-event-techniques-of-prediction/
Join us for another special in-depth webinar in which four top astrologers will present their views on techniques which suggest events, as well as the evolution of consciousness through understanding patterns in the sky.

Firdaria Unveiled: A Predictive Planetary Timing – Israel Ajose

Firdaria is a fascinating system of planetary periods with roots believed to be of Persian origin. First documented by the renowned astrologer Abu Mashar, Firdaria offers a unique method to understand the ebbs and flows of your life’s journey through celestial timing. In this seminar, I will introduce the fundamental principles of Firdaria and demonstrate how this straightforward system segments your life into long and short chapters or periods, each ruled by a specific planet. You’ll learn how to apply Firdaria enabling a comprehensive view of planetary influences across different stages of life. Discover which planets will be active and guiding you during various ages and milestones. We’ll explore how to interpret these planetary activations, work with their energies, and recognise potential challenges or opportunities they present. This lecture will equip you with practical tools to harness the power of Firdaria, deepen your understanding of planetary cycles, and gain insight into the timing of life’s significant events.

Israel AjoseIsrael Ajose D.Psych.Astrol is a student and teacher of astrology and tarot. He studied and completed full honours in psychological astrology at the CPA in London with Liz Greene in 2009. He has undertaken further studies in traditional astrology and received diplomas under the teachings of the likes of Robert Zoller, Robert Schmidt, Robert Hand, Ben Dykes, Chris Brennan and Demetra George. He combines traditional, mediaeval, and psychological methods. He is currently a full-time practicing consultant & teacher of astrology, tarot for more than 17 years, alongside various philosophical and esoteric disciplines. He was the former President of the astrological lodge of London. Much of his studies and practices also include cosmology, mythology, occult sciences, Kabbalah, shamanism, and divination.

Profections – Sharon Knight

Profections are now widely used by many astrologers both traditional and modern, but there are various techniques and methods that add a deeper layer of knowledge to correct predictions when using Profections. Sharon will demonstrate these in-depth methods and hopefully enable everyone to understand how to delve deeper into the predictive art of Profections as used in the past.

Sharon KnightSharon Knight has worked as a professional astrologer for over 30 years. Initially studying with the Faculty of Astrology, passing the Intermediate Diploma before qualifying as a QHP with Olivia Barclay. She then studied with Rob Zoller as one of his first students and pursued medieval astrology. Sharon is one of the few astrologers in the UK who practises true traditional astrology. She has her own predictive natal course recognised by the APAI and is also a tutor & convenor for the QHP. She gained her MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology in 2004. She’s a Fellow of the Association of Professional Astrologers International and Chair of the same. Sharon won the Astrologer of the Year title in 2016 with her lecture on Sect & Triplicity. She has spoken at various conferences around the world and taught traditional methods at schools in Romania, Taiwan, Turkey, Greece and to groups in South Africa and around the UK. Sharon is passionate about the role astrology can play in understanding ourselves and help navigate the ways of the world.

Converse Progressions – Patricia Godden

Converse progressions are one of the tools that can be used in prognostication. They are derived by looking at the position of the planets one day for every year of the life before birth. While converse progressions can be used in understanding the timing of events, they may also indicate the karmic background of those events. Examples will illustrate use of converse progressions in individual lives and national affairs.

Patricia GoddenPatricia Godden BSc PhD dipWESA FAPAI is a professional astrologer who gained a diploma from the White Eagle School of Astrology (WESA) in 2007. She is tutor on the WESA Beginner’s Course as well as having her own introductory course, which is available via her website. She has a particular interest in spiritual astrology and the purpose of the soul. Patricia has written three books: Housing Your Planets: everyday interpretations and spiritual perspectives, Astrology, Crystals and Spirituality and Seeking the Soul: through meditation on draconic astrology.

Age Progression – Faye Blake

The horoscope can be seen as a clock. This idea was developed further in the 60’s by Bruno Huber a Swiss astrologer who developed the technique of Age Progression and the Age Point which in his view highlights psychological development. Faye will briefly explain the 72-year Huber cycle and provide case studies showing that it has relevance for companies and countries as well as individuals. She has used this technique for over 35 years and has found it one of the most useful tools in the Astro toolkit. Her dissertation for her MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology offered a model for organisational development based on this idea. One of her papers also researched experiences of clients at age 45, a particularly interesting time, using this system.

Faye BlakeNew Zealand-born Faye Blake offers an innovative mix of services: she’s a counselling astrologer and therapist, and she’s also a business consultant who offers original ways to use astrology in the working environment. A hands-on approach to vocational astrology has made Faye a sought-after speaker at schools and conferences internationally. Her book ‘Vocational Astrology’ forms the basis of her tailor-made Vocational Apprenticeship program. Faye is a passionate advocate of the Huber Life Clock method and for using Ceres, who is now a dwarf planet. She is the founder of the Amsterdam School of Astrology in The Netherlands. Faye holds an M.A. in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology. Her free monthly blog covers a wide range of topics.

A discount of £5 will be applied to all tickets purchased before 28th February 2026.

The Soul (Esoteric) Planetary Rulerships - Wanda Sellar
2026-05-09 10:30 - 12:30 | https://astrolodge.co.uk/event/the-soul-esoteric-planetary-rulerships-wanda-sellar/
19:00 The Soul (Esoteric) Planetary Rulerships: Wanda Sellar

The soul rulers of the zodiac signs, as introduced by Alice Bailey, will be examined and compared to the personality (conventional) rulers. Discussion will focus on the difference in their function, with example charts illustrating this theoretical model of spirituality.

WandaWanda Sellar is the president of the Astrological Lodge of London, as well as its chief programmer and co-editor of the Astrology Quarterly. She has spent many years studying the works of Alice Bailey and is a student of the Arcane School. She has written four books on astrology.

Karmic Configurations - Zsuzsanna Griga
2026-08-08 10:30 - 12:30 | https://astrolodge.co.uk/event/karmic-configurations-zsuzsanna-griga/
19:00 Karmic Configurations : Zsuzsanna Griga

Aspects may create geometric pattern in a birth chart, and some of these configurations indicate important themes as they carry deep karmic issues, which are quite hard to resolve. But we learn a great deal trying.

Zsuzsanna Griga Zsuzsanna Griga has been a professional karmic astrologer for 35 years. She established Clean Brook College of Parapsychology and Alternative Healing in 2002, where she teaches Karmic Astrology, Tarot, and Psychogenetics.

The Path of Spirit: Intention, Vocation & the Soul’s Direction - Israel Ajose
2026-11-14 10:30 - 12:30 | https://astrolodge.co.uk/event/the-path-of-spirit-intention-vocation-the-souls-direction-israel-ajose/
19:00 The Path of Spirit: Intention, Vocation & the Soul’s Direction: Israel Ajose

This presentation explores the Part of Spirit (Pars Spiritus) from a traditional and medieval astrological perspective, examining how classical astrologers used it to understand intention, vocation, and spiritual direction in the natal chart. Through the Part of Spirit, we gain insight into how earlier astrologers mapped spiritual development, vocation, and the balance between fate and free will.

Israel AjoseIsrael Ajose D.Psych.Astrol As a full-time practitioner and educator, he imparts knowledge in astrology, tarot, philosophy, and esoteric teachings. Former President of the Astrological Lodge of London, Israel’s expertise extends to cosmology, mythology, occult sciences, Kabbalah, shamanism, and divination.
