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Aspects in Medical Astrology

Sue Tompkins

Thankfully, most aspects in our natal

charts and by transit/direction do not

manifest in physical terms. But sometimes

they do. In this masterclass, Sue will share

her observations on the significators

behind many disorders, focusing

particularly, but not exclusively, on the

astrological aspects. Included in the class

will be a general ‘crash course’ in medical

astrology.

Timing is Revealed with Lunar

Phases and Their Moon Families

Dietrech Pessin

The Lunar Gestation Cycle is a powerful

predictive tool that links four sequential,

nine-month Moon phases to form a ‘Moon

Family’. In this masterclass, Dietrech will

show how to evaluate each of a Moon

Family’s four phases, which are revealed

over a 2¼ year period, and predict the

time of a pivotal, related story or event.

Humpty Dumpty puts the

atom back together again.

"At last life feels complete"

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Carter Memorial LectureKim Farnell

If astrology is A Bad Thing, it stands to reason

that astrologers are as well. For centuries, we’ve

been seen as con artists – and yet, we survive.

What would make the perfect astrologer post-

2012? Knitting will be included in this talk.

Opening Plenary

Frank Clifford

When clients, friends and public figures ‘speak

their charts’, we astrologers collect gems that

inform our practice and help us expand and fine-

tune our astrological vocabulary. In this opening

plenary, Frank will present a series of real-life

observations and entertaining quotations that get

to the very heart of astrological concepts.

Sticky Back Plastic and Bits of String:

Knitting Your Own Astrologer

Speaking Your Chart: The Essence of

a Planetary Placement

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For The Astrological Lodge of London

(ALL) – APAE Track

Sonal Sachdeva is a film-maker and an

astrologer. She has studied under Liz

Greene at the CPA and is currently the

Assistant Vice President at The

Astrological Lodge of London. In 2010 she founded a

group in London called The Circle of Divine Astrology,

which holds events, discussions, talks and multimedia

projects. Her films deal with social issues, the

environment and the way in which people from different

cultures live, think and feel. Astrology has helped her to

develop an in-depth understanding of people, places and

history, and, above all else, the psychology of the self.

Adam Smith is a London-based

astrologer, writer and former Editor of

the ‘Astrological Journal’. A

Comparative Religions graduate, his

approach combines modern Western

astrology with a lifelong interest in yoga

practice and philosophy. Adam is the present astrologer

for the ‘Sydney Sun Herald’ in Australia, and his work

has featured in BBC magazines, ‘The Daily Mail’ and

‘The Times Educational Supplement’. His book, ‘Saturn,

Fatal Attraction’ (O Books, 2007) was inspired by years

of experience reading for private clients.

Komilla Sutton is the co-founder and

Chair of the British Association for

Vedic Astrology, and an internationally

renowned consultant, teacher and

lecturer. She is on the faculty of The

American College of Vedic Astrology,

and a regular speaker at international conferences – both

Western and Vedic. Her Academy for Vedic Sciences

teaches a four-year intensive programme via Webinar and

classes in the UK, US and India. Komilla is one of the

pioneers who has made Vedic astrology more accessible

to Western readers. She has authored ‘Personal

Panchanga’, ‘The Essentials of Vedic Astrology’, ‘Lunar

Nodes – Crisis and Redemption’, ‘Vedic Love Signs’ and

‘Vedic Astrology’.

Carole Taylor DFAstrolS is President of

the Faculty of Astrological Studies and a

tutor on its distance learning programme

and London classes. Joining the Faculty

in 2000, she was Head of London

Classes and organiser of the annual

Summer School in Oxford until 2008. She is currently

Director of Studies, responsible for the development of

the Faculty’s programme of courses. Carole works full

time as a professional astrologer, maintaining an

astrological practice at her home in West Sussex.

Sue Tompkins is a registered

homoeopath with training in psychology

and counselling. Sue's interest in

astrology spans over 40 years. Since

gaining her FAS Diploma in 1982, she

has seen thousands of clients and taught

countless students. In 2000 she co-founded The London

School of Astrology, where she continues to teach. She

also runs annual LSA residential courses in Glastonbury.

Sue lectures around the globe, has been the recipient of

various awards (including the AA’s Charles Harvey Award

in 2003), but is best known for her books ‘Aspects in

Astrology’ and ‘The Contemporary Astrologer’s

Handbook’. Sue is currently researching medical

astrology and working on new titles.

Linea Van Horn is a certified astrologer

through NCGR–PAA. She has been a

professional, full-time astrologer since

1998. She is the founder and President of

the thriving San Francisco Astrological

Society, and has served on NCGR

Boards, both local and national. Linea was employed as

the Manager of Astrological Information at

www.astrology.com from 1998 to 2005, and as the

Content Manager for The Astrologer, Inc. from 2005 to

2009. Linea currently devotes herself full time to

teaching, writing, consulting, networking and blogging in

San Francisco. She can be reached at

[email protected], and her website is at

www.astrologeratlarge.com

2012 Speakers Announced(continued from page 7).

Your Stars: Plenty of ’Scope

and Enough Rope…by Saturn Rising (in Every House)

Frank Clifford

Well, we never did quite make it to the

Age of Aquarius. Let’s blame the void of

coarse loons who predicted it – knowing

full well such a day would never come.

But it’s too late now. Hope never arrived.

Salvation stayed indoors. It’s the end of

the world and we all need to keep it real

– even the starry navel-gazers among us.

So, as a final farewell, here are some

home truths served up by sober Saturn –

with an extra helping of Mercury–Pluto –

to ensure that none of us leaves the table

fully-fed on self-satisfaction.

Aries: Your two talents: looking out

for number one and stepping in

number two.

Taurus: You’re rock-like and

granite-faced, but is your admirable

firmness simply detestable

stubbornness?

Gemini: Never worry about the

future – everyone knows you always

land on someone else’s feet.

Cancer: Your life’s menu consists of

much food and even more whine.

Leo: One philosophical question

gives rise to your greatest fear:

what’s the sound of no hands

clapping?

Virgo: You’re like a critic who

knows the way but can’t drive the

car.

Libra: There are two things people

don’t like about you: your face.

Scorpio: As far as sex is concerned,

most people need a reason. You need

a location.

Sagittarius: The truth may be hard

to swallow, but you were born with

a silver foot in your mouth.

Capricorn: Experience is a comb

life gave you after you lost your hair.

Now use it to brush up your skills.

Aquarius: Yeah, you love humanity,

but we all know the truth: it’s people

you can’t stand.

Pisces: Let’s face it, you’re so vague,

you’ve got no idea this song is about

you.

INDEXFriday 7th September ..................................1

Saturday 8th September ..............................2

Booking form ..............................................3

Sunday 9th September .............................4-5

2012 Speakers Announced ......................6-8

A Conference to make it better ...................7

Your Stars ...................................................8

Programme subject to change

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FRIDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER17.15 Conference Opening

17.30 Opening Plenary

19.00 Carter Memorial Lecture

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The Four Levels in AstrologyGeoffrey Cornelius

The Four Levels hermeneutic is a forgotten

treasure of the Western mystery tradition – a

core perception for early Christian philosophy

and for Dante’s poetics. Applied to the symbol-

work of astrology, it enhances but also

transcends the insight of depth psychology,

disclosing the spiritual power of our everyday

practice.

2012 – A Man’s Personal ApocalypseAdrian Ross Duncan

I had a client with a secret. He felt fully prepared

for the end of the world in 2012. But was he?

The apocalypse has been imminent since the

beginning of the world. Astrology itself

contributes to the collective anxiety. So how was

my client fixed for 21 December 2012?

Celestial Secrets to Empower 2012’s

Spiritual EvolutionLaura Boomer-Trent

The phases of Sun, Moon and planets are

measured rhythms that relate to the subtle

energy linking mind, body and spirit. In this

talk, Laura illustrates the mechanism of the

influential psycho-anatomical-spiritual pathway,

drawing from Buddhist philosophy, esoteric

astrology and advanced chakra work, to reveal

necessary cosmic tools for the 2012 paradigm

shift.

The Projection Figure, also Known as

the ‘Yod’ or ‘Finger of God’Sue Lewis

Sue will interpret this triangular figure –

comprising two quincunxes and a sextile – on a

physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual

level in the charts of individuals. This

configuration – comprising Jupiter, Saturn and

Pluto – will mark the winter solstice of 2012.

How might we prepare ourselves for it?


Astrology and the Twelve Tissue SaltsSue Tompkins

Developed in the 1880s by physician–

homeopath Wilhelm Schuessler, the salts have

long been linked with the zodiac signs. In this

talk, Sue will show that using these salts is easy

and often surprisingly effective. Participants will

learn how to ward off colds and treat many other

minor ailments.

Jupiter: Greater Benefic or Great

Pretender?Adam Smith

Jupiter transits carry high hopes for many

people, but others are left underwhelmed by his

‘lucky’ influence. At this time of political

turmoil, we need all our Jupiterian faith and

financial savvy. We’ll be looking at gurus, greed

and how to make your own good luck.

An Introduction to Traditional

AstrologyBen Dykes

This talk will present several basic concepts and

techniques in traditional astrology. Designed

especially for curious modern astrologers, it will

cover positions on determinism, counselling

strategies, dignities, house interpretation, issues

of life purpose, and predictive methods.

Attendees will learn about the richness of

traditional concepts and how these can offer

immediate help when reading charts.

Loving Relationships – the Key to

Survival in 2012 and BeyondMargaret Gray

What is the potential impact of the entrance of

Neptune into Pisces on our relationships? How

might this contrast with the requests of Uranus

in Aries? How can we stay true to our soul

journey whilst sharing our life with others? Why

are relationships one of our keys to survival in

2012?


A Lunar Map for Your LifetimeDietrech Pessin

A Prenatal Solar Eclipse remains a powerful

hotspot throughout your life – one that is

activated by related Solar and Lunar Eclipses

and their Moon Families. You may find these

personal dates link to a chain of events that

weave the tapestry of your life story.

Another Blast of the Financial WinterMaggie Hyde

The collapse of Lehman Brothers in March 2008

marked the start of our devastating economic

crisis. On that very same day, Maggie Hyde and

Jack Kenny began their first seminar, ‘Facing

the Financial Winter’, which correlated

economic and astrological factors. Maggie

outlines and updates this work, focusing on the

individual’s orientation in the economic climate.

Neptune: Heaven Through the

Bottom of a BottleJohn Green

Using the myths of Dionysus, we will discover

if he is mad, bad and dangerous to know… or

whether we have we simply lost a way of truly

honouring him. How can we escape the illusion

often associated with Neptune and find a path to

a better future?

Esoteric Astrology – The Way

Forward?Janet Dare

This talk will be a brief look at the Uranus–Pluto

square from an esoteric viewpoint. Interpreting

Uranus and Pluto as the esoteric planetary rulers

of Cancer and Pisces respectively sheds a

different light on where we are all going. What

might this mean in terms of the expression of

their Ray qualities?

13.15 – 14.00 Plenary

You Think That This is Bad?

Bernard Eccles

The financial crisis of 2007 took a lot of people

by surprise, but astrologers should have known

better. We are still guilty of short-term thinking:

looking for improvement in the months ahead

rather than thinking about the context of the

larger cycles of the heavens. The 2030s will reap

the harvest of the conjunctions of the 1980s, and

the 2040s of the 1990s. Should we be worried?

14.00 – 14.45 Plenary

Should We be Afraid of Saturn in

Scorpio? Lynn Bell

If Saturn in Libra is ‘fair and balanced’, what

can we expect when Saturn enters a sign of

extremes? In Scorpio, Saturn brings us towards

deep inner work and asks us to come face to face

with power, especially with transiting Pluto now

in Saturn’s sign. Whether that power is outside

us in the world of money or politics, or in our

own psycho-sexual landscape, it signifies

energies that are essential to release yet resistant

to mastery.


A Guide to Horoscope Synthesis: the

K.I.S.S. Principle Frank Clifford

No chart is difficult to interpret if we develop a

method of breaking it down into simple,

manageable pieces – and then work to

synthesize these key factors. In this talk, Frank

will show how to zoom into a horoscope, make

lightning-fast connections and identify its major

scripts, themes and dynamics.

The Modern Astrologer in Search of a

SoulNick Campion

Astrologers talk a great deal about ‘soul’. But

what exactly do they mean? This lecture will

consider the varieties of soul in astrological

literature. We will examine theories on the

nature of soul and ask whether or not the soul is

in the chart, and whether we have a soul, or just

have soul!

John Green D.Psych.Astrol is an

astrology consultant, teacher and

writer who has been involved with

astrology for over 25 years. John

studied at the CPA, where he

qualified with their Certificate and

Diploma. He now works as a consultant in London

and teaches the online CPA Foundation and

Intermediate courses, as well as giving seminars.

Previously he worked as a research scientist, a web

designer, entrepreneur, DJ, tarot reader and a writer

of both fiction and non-fiction. He is the current

editor of ‘The Astrological Journal’.

Madalyn Hillis-Dineen is the Director

of Marketing of Astrolabe, Inc., and a

well-known astrologer, teacher, author

and lecturer specializing in both Uranian

(Symmetrical) and astro-locality

techniques. Winner of the 1995 United

Astrology Conference Regulus Award for Community

Service, Madalyn is the former Chair of the NCGR and a

co-coordinator of UAC 2008 and UAC 2012. She holds a

certification as a Consulting Astrologer from NCGR-

Professional Astrologers’ Alliance (C.A. NCGR-PAA)

and was certified by Jim Lewis as an Astro*Carto*Graphy

interpreter in 1992. She is also a Certified Astrology

Professional (CAP) by the International Society for

Astrological Research (ISAR).

Maggie Hyde MA is a co-founder of the

Company of Astrologers and tutor on its

Katarche course in horary astrology. She

is director of the Media Cosmics Agency

and has been a Sun sign astrologer for

many years. She is currently astrologer

for ‘Glamour’ magazine in the UK and provides smart-

phone and mobile services in Japan. She is especially

interested in the early history of psychoanalysis and its

links with divination. Maggie’s books include ‘Jung and

Astrology’ and ‘Introducing Jung’. She is currently

pursuing postgraduate research in cosmology, astrology

and divination at the University of Kent.

Sue Lewis holds diplomas from the

Faculty of Astrological Studies and API

(UK and Switzerland), and has a

Certificate in Transpersonal Psychology.

She tutors students of the Astrological

Psychology Association, and runs an

astrology group in London SW11. Her degree was in

Modern European Literature, and her book on astrological

symbolism in Juan de Mena’s ‘Laberinto de Fortuna’ was

published in 1999. In 2012, Sue will complete her MA in

Western Esotericism (University of Exeter). She also has

a book on Huber astrology in preparation.

Catriona Mundle has been a practising

astrologer since 1979. After active

involvement with The Astrological

Lodge of London, she co-founded

Regulus Publishing to promote an

understanding of traditional astrology.

She has studied counselling and other approaches, and

values astrology as an interface and means of integration

between cognitive, affective, spiritual, practical, narrative

and medical modes. Catriona also finds astrology’s

insights helpful in her energy work as a Buqi Therapist.

She has a PG Diploma in Cultural Astronomy and

Astrology (Bath Spa University), and has taught local

groups, worked on radio, and given phone consultations

for over ten years.

Chrissy Olgivie is a practising

astrologer and author who has had

articles published in ‘Transit’ and ‘The

Mountain Astrologer’. She was Radio

Cumbria’s resident astrologer for two

years. Her professional background is in

education and she has a day job teaching management and

personal development. As a one-time history graduate,

Chrissy has held a long-term interest in processes of

change, both in society and individuals. She currently

lives in the Lake District.

Dietrech Pessin is the Massachusetts-

based author of ‘Lunar Shadows III:

Predictive Power of Moon Phases and

Eclipses’, which details her 1991

discovery of the stunning nine-month

Lunar Gestation Cycle, which links four

related Moon Phases, beginning at a New Moon, that

form a Moon Family; her discovery has featured in Solar

Fire since 2000 under ‘Phase Family’. The LGC has

become a powerful reflective and predictive tool used by

astrologers worldwide. Dietrech’s studies began in 1974,

and since 1995 she has been broadcasting a live astrology

report on Saturdays on WZBC 90.3FM Radio, Newton

MA, with the companion web-report at www.Lunar-

Shadows.com.

Chrissy Philp has an MA in Cultural

Astronomy and Astrology. She has

published many articles in ‘The

Astrological Journal’ and teaches an

introductory course in astrology once a

week in The Penthouse, Bath, where the

Bath and West Country Astrological Forum meet for

monthly talks and weekend workshops. The Penthouse

was specifically procured as a venue for the dissemination

of astrological knowledge for the benefit of astrologers.

Chrissy has written a cartoon book, not about astrology,

and a three volume set called ‘The Golden City’ (presently

out of print but available from various libraries), which

focuses on the introduction of the next New Age.

Lindsay Radermacher has been part of

the UK astrological community for over

30 years. She has taught and lectured

extensively and lives in London, where

she has an astrological practice and runs

interpretation and supervision groups.

She was President of the Faculty of Astrological Studies

(1986–95) and a founder member of the APAI. She chairs

the Sophia Committee and is a trustee of The Urania Trust

and The Sophia Trust. Lindsay has recently completed a

postgraduate research degree on the role of dialogue in

astrological divination at the University of Kent at

Canterbury.

For The London School of Astrology

(LSA) – APAE Track

Melanie Reinhart has had astrology

central to her life for 53 years – 37 of

those as a professional. She teaches for

the London School of Astrology and has

taught for many other schools in the UK and abroad.

Melanie runs a consultation practice and offers her own

workshop programme. She is one of the patrons of the

Faculty of Astrological Studies, and also received the

Charles Harvey Award in 2004 for ‘exceptional service to

astrology’. Her astrology books include ‘Chiron and the

Healing Journey’, ‘Incarnation’, and ‘Chiron, Saturn and

the Centaurs’, and a contribution to the anthology ‘The

Mars Quartet’. www.melaniereinhart.com

For AstrologyCollege.com – APAE

Track

Janette Russell DFAstrolS.

HonDip.astrol.c MAPAI has been an

astrologer for over 30 years. A director

of astrologycollege.com, she has taught

astrology since 1990, both as a correspondence tutor and

in talks and workshops. As a registered nurse, she has an

interest in medical astrology and in using astrology in her

homeopathy, hypnotherapy and past life regression work.

Janette also works with Dynamic Theatre, which is a

combination of Psychodrama Shamanism and Family

Constellations, which further expands her astrological

practice. She has a particular interest in relationship

dynamics and the relevance of the Black Moon in

synastry. Email: [email protected]

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Physicists beat Big BangPhysicists have developed new scientifically

tested methodologies that can calculate how

many Big Bangs will fit into an infinite

universe. ‘This clears the way for our work on

infinity itself’, stated their applauding excited

spokesman.

A Conference to Make It Better

Knowing the astrology of

the times can ease anxiety and uncertainty,

and it can free us to make clearer

decisions. The more challenging a period

is, the more we can gain by knowing the

corresponding astrological cycles. The

years 2012–2015 promise radical,

unsettling changes in our lives. It is vital

at such times to trust our own judgments.

Do not take ‘expert’ views for granted.

Vested interests that offer simplistic

promises in exchange for our freedom may

be wasteful, even dangerous. Pluto in

Capricorn squared by Uranus in Aries will

bring a fundamental change to the way we

do business and organize our lives. At such

times, we can visualize and achieve what

we have always wanted – and create a

better, wiser world. Let no one say we

cannot afford it – we cannot afford not to!

The AA Conference in 2012 offers an

array of first-class speakers with insights

into a diverse range of areas. Come and

share your wisdom, and together we can

make the world a better place.

Roy Gillett, President of the Astrological Association

of Great Britain

Conference RecordingsYou can obtain past conference recordings at the

Conference Recordings Table in the Exhibition

Area, or you can order through the online shop

on the AA website at:

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Astrology – A Conversation with the

Other

Lindsay Radermacher

This talk considers how, from the perspective of

an astrologer, the experience of meeting events

in the world can be disturbing. A significant

event chart may not only describe that moment

but also – by apparently implicating the

presence of the astrologer – give a sense of

being addressed by an ‘other’.

Apocalypse Chrissy Philp

When on the Island of Patmos in the 1st century

CE, Saint John recorded a vision which

introduced a New Age. Modern theologians do

not advertise the fact that Patmos was where

Roman authorities banished astrologers.

Apocalypse translates as ‘unveiling’. Using

astrological symbolism, Saint John unveils our

interrelationship with an evolving Cosmos.

Vibrational Change: How Will it

Affect our Relationships?Janette Russell

A look at the effects of the Black Moon on our

close relationships. Does it show our emotional

shadow and what we try to hide or ignore? How

might this manifest with the anticipated

vibrational change of 2012?

Where in the World Will I Find…? Madalyn Hillis-Dineen

This lecture takes a down to earth look at the art

of astro-locality and includes fascinating

examples from the charts of the famous and

infamous. We will examine the concepts of

planet angularity, including the meanings of

planets on angle, parans (simultaneous

angularity), and local space lines.

Loving Dragons: A Psychological and

Mythical Perspective on Navigating

RelationshipsSonal Sachdeva

Ancient cultures associate the nodal axis with

the sorts of events and meetings that lead to

significant turning points in our lives and set us

on our evolutionary path. This axis connects our

deeply buried past to the present, and focuses on

our inner psyche and its patterns for the future.


The MoonCarole Taylor

Often functioning beyond conscious awareness,

the Moon represents our basic instincts and the

rituals of daily life; it also connects us to family,

tribe and culture. Potentially both nurturing and

destructive, it requires us to honour these things

as much as we honour our development on a

solar level. This talk explores the Moon through

astrology, myth and image.


Aprakash Graha – Shadows of the Sun Komilla Sutton

Just like the nodes of the Moon, the Sun also has

its shadows, known as the Aprakash Graha or

‘planets without light’. Mystical and secretive,

and often not used, they are essential in

highlighting the hidden agenda of the soul and

what can darken or enlighten its journey.

Scientific Origins of AstrologyRobert Currey

Has astrology always been a rational solution to

an irrational situation? This talk offers a

scientific look into the origins of astrology for

keeping track of time, managing ancient

civilizations, for understanding and celebrating

the cosmos, and for reading divine guidance.

It’s the End of the World as We Know

It’ – Is Ceres Angry? Faye Cossar

‘That’s great, it starts with an earthquake.’ Maybe

REM’s song is right. And then there are tsunamis

and floods as well. But while men are fighting it

out in the heavens and on earth, is there a woman

shaking us so we can finally take notice? What

might that mean for women here on earth?

Steering by the StarsJody Collorick

Every now and then, the astrologer–client

relationship drifts into potentially treacherous

waters – sometimes by our own doing, at other

times by the client’s. By taking the concept of

self-referencing as a guiding light, we can begin

to alter the course, steer around possible dangers

and find a route to safe passage.

For School of Traditional

Astrology (STA) – APAE Track

Tienka Atema is a specialist intraditional and horary astrology. She

has studied with Lee Lehman, Karen

Hamaker-Zondag, Bernadette Brady

and Deborah Houlding. Tienka teaches, writes

articles and gives lectures about traditional

techniques and horary, and has her own private

practice in Holland.

Lynn Bell has been a consulting

astrologer in Paris for 30 years. A

long-time tutor for The Centre for

Psychological Astrology, her work

blends psychological astrology, a

passion for cycles, and the astro-

poetics of an archetypal approach. In the UK, she

also teaches for the LSA and the FAS Summer

School at Oxford, and travels internationally as a

teacher and speaker. She is the author of three books:

‘Planetary Threads’, ‘The Mars Quartet’ and ‘Cycles

of Light’. Lynn also teaches for Wisdom

University’s New Chartres School and for the

CMED Institute.

Laura Boomer-Trent, a writer,

astrologer and teacher, has an arts

background with an earlier career in

film, television and video. Involved

with the holistic world for nearly 30

years, her astrological mentor was

the late Howard Sasportas. Since studying at the

Tibetan Medical and Astro-Science Institute in India

(1996–97), Laura synthesizes Western astrology

with Eastern philosophy and associated healing arts

(Chinese, Vedic and Tibetan). Back in 1990, she

pioneered astrology on television with Channel 4’s

‘The Astrology Show’, and was astrologer for BBC’s

‘Good Morning...’ Laura has a busy consultation

practice, dividing her time between London and

France.

Nicholas Campion is Director of the

Sophia Centre, University of Wales

Trinity St David, Senior Lecturer in

the Department of Archaeology,

History and Anthropology, and

Course Director of the MA in

Cultural Astronomy and Astrology. His books

include ‘Mundane Astrology’ (Aquarian Press,

1984), ‘The Book of World Horoscopes’ (Aquarian

Press, 1987; Wessex Astrologer, 2004), ‘What do

Astrologers Believe?’ (Granta, 2007), the two-

volume ‘A History of Western Astrology’

(Continuum, 2009), ‘Astrology and Cosmology in

the World’s Religions’ (New York University Press,

2012), and ‘Astrology and Popular Religion in the

Modern West’ (Ashgate, 2012).

Frank Clifford is an astrologer,

palmist and writer who has been

Principal of the London School of

Astrology since 2004. He runs

courses, seminars and events on

astrology and palmistry, including

the annual Astrology Student Conference. He greatly

enjoys writing for ‘The Astrological Journal’

(Horoscope Snapshots), ‘The ISAR Journal’ (Data

Compendium) and ‘The Mountain Astrologer’

(Horoscope Detective). Frank has written a dozen

books on astrology and palmistry, including

‘Palmistry 4 Today’, ‘British Entertainers’, ‘Solar

Arc Directions’ and ‘Getting to the Heart of Your

Chart’. A data collector, researcher and consultant,

Frank’s websites are at www.flareuk.com and

www.londonschoolofastrology.co.uk

For The Company of Astrologers

(COA) – APAE Track

Jodey Collorick became fascinated

as a child by the Sun signs in the

daily newspapers, and developed an

interest in all things mystical and

magical. He began practising astrology in the early

1990s and studied with The Company of Astrologers

in London, being drawn to their ‘astrology as

divination’ approach. In 2009 he founded the Bath

Astrology Group. As well as juggling an ever-

increasing family, he works as a part-time consultant

astrologer. When it comes to method, Jodey likes to

keep it as simple as it needs to be, and as poetic as it

can.

Geoffrey Cornelius has a

background in philosophy and

divination, forming the basis of his

consultancy work. A former

President of the Astrological Lodge

of London, in 1983 he co-founded

The Company of Astrologers with Maggie Hyde and

other leading astrologers. He has pioneered the study

of astrology both in adult education and at university

level, including teaching on the Sophia-supported

MA in Cosmology and Divination at the University

of Kent, Canterbury. He holds a Ph.D. in Religious

Studies from Kent, specialising in divination. His

best-known book is ‘The Moment of Astrology’

(Penguin Arkana, 1994; fully revised edition,

Wessex Astrologer, 2003).

Faye Cossar has been an astrologer

for personal and business clients for

25 years. Originally from New

Zealand, she now lives in the

Netherlands and runs The

Amsterdam School of Astrology

(www.asastrology.nl). She lectures worldwide and

holds an MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology

from Bath Spa University. Her book, Using

Astrology to Create a Vocational Profile, a practical

guide to career questions, was published in 2012.

She is researching Ceres with a view to publishing

her findings in the near future. Faye’s website is at

www.fayecossar.com and her business astrology site

is at www.juxtaposition.nl

Robert Currey is an astrological

consultant, writer and software

programmer. In 1981 he founded his

company Equinox, which operates

from offices in three continents. In

1989 he launche d the Astrology Shop

in Covent Garden. One of his specialities is

Astro*Carto*Graphy.

For The Faculty of Astrological

Studies (FAS) – APAE Track

Janet Dare holds the Diploma of the

Faculty of Astrological Studies

(2010) and the Certificate in Esoteric

Studies from Claregate College, UK,

run by Dr. Douglas Baker. She uses both orthodox

and esoteric astrology in her private practice in

Kingston upon Thames. She sits on the Council of

The Faculty of Astrological Studies and has run adult

education and private classes in astrology in the UK

over the past 10 years or so. Janet has lectured on

orthodox and esoteric astrology both in the UK and

abroad. She is also a qualified medical herbalist,

reflexologist and crystal healer.

Adrian Ross Duncan has had a full-

time astrology practice since 1985.

He is the author of ‘Doing Time on

Planet Earth’, the World of Wisdom

software ‘Horoscope Interpreter’ and

‘Astrology for Lovers’ and

‘AstroCalendar’. His most recent book ‘Astrology:

Transformation and Empowerment’, which is about

astro-therapeutic techniques, was published in 2001

by Red Wheel/Weiser. Adrian was editor of ‘The

Astrological Journal’ from 1997–2000. His work can

be seen today at www.worldofwisdom.co.uk, which

features articles, astrology reports and the World of

Wisdom software. He is currently working in India

developing a new astrology report on ‘Your Year

Ahead’.

Dr. Benjamin Dykes is a leading

traditional astrologer and translator

who gained his PhD in Philosophy

from the University of Illinois. He

received his medieval astrology

qualification from Robert Zoller and

taught philosophy courses at universities in Illinois

and Minnesota. He recently published three horary

works: ‘The Search of the Heart’, ‘al-Kindi’s Forty

Chapters’ and ‘The Book of the Nine Judges’. In

2007–10, he translated and published ‘Bonatti’s

Book of Astronomy’, ‘The Works of Sahl &

Masha’allah’ and ‘Persian Nativities vols. I, II and

III’. Ben offers his Logos & Light philosophy

lectures on MP3 and reads charts for clients

worldwide. www.bendykes.com

Bernard Eccles has been going

around in astrological circles – as

you do – for over 30 years. At The

Astrological Lodge, he has

frequently played the role of Jupiter,

though to the Astrological

Association he is merely a periodic comet, while in

the media he is a small but still-twinkling star. Long

accustomed to having people wrongly guess his Sun

sign and misinterpret his Mercurial character,

Bernard continues to navigate by the stars when lost,

and to tell time and season by the Sun and Moon. He

also has a hand-wound watch.

Kim Farnell is currently the

President of the Astrological Lodge

of London and has been an

astrologer since 1990. She has

lectured extensively both in the UK

and overseas, appeared on radio and

TV as an astrologer, and has had articles published

in astrological periodicals all over the world.

Working as an editor/writer, she is the author of

several books, including her novel ‘The Adventures

of Rosie Crucial’. Kim has a special interest in the

history of astrology and likes to make dolls houses

and cupcakes, though not at the same time.

Margaret Gray B.A. ESS (TCD),

MSW, D. Psych. Astrology works as

a professional psychological

astrologer, teacher, supervisor and

workshop facilitator in Ireland,

Hawaii and the US mainland. She

writes a regular feature on psychological astrology

for ‘Positive Life’ Magazine (Ireland) and has

published astrology articles in ‘The Astrological

Journal’, ‘The NCGR Journal’, ‘Network Ireland’,

‘The Wellness Journal’ and ‘Inspiration Magazine’

(Hawaii) as well as psychotherapy publications in

Ireland and the UK. Margaret has been a speaker at

several astrology conferences including ISAR and

NORWAC. She is currently the book reviewer for

‘The ISAR Journal’.

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Forecasting: The Power of

Symmetrical AstrologyMadalyn Hillis-Dineen

Whether you want to determine the general

trends for a year or focus on daily transits, the

tools of Symmetrical Astrology will add a

powerful component to your astrological work.

These include solar arcs, solstice charts, graphic

ephemerides, and the Progressed Meridian of

the Year and Day.

The Trans-Saturnians and the

American DreamMaggie Hyde

From the era of America’s formation with the

Uranian Declaration of Independence to the

boundless and imperialist vision of Neptune,

and to the 1930s devastation wrought by Pluto,

we will look at how the American Dream

unfolded with the outer planets. How far can it

be sustained during the current Uranus–Pluto

square?

The Galactic Embrace: 2012 and YouLinea Van Horn

Clarify popular misconceptions about 2012 by

learning the visible astronomical event that

defines our era. The precession cycle provides

the clue to the significant alignment now

peaking; an event foreseen by Mayans who

calibrated their calendar to it. Included in this

inspiring, image-rich presentation are

suggestions to help you thrive.

Resolving the Mystery of Lost ObjectsTienka Atema

Before asking a question about a lost object, we

should, of course, search for it. We only get clear

charts when there is a really deep need to know.

These charts often resonate with the birth chart

of the querent, and the moment of the recovery

can show an amazing connection to the horary

chart or birth chart. In this lecture we will look

at some traditional techniques used by Lilly and

explore charts of missing articles: where is it,

how was it lost, and… will we get it back?


Have We Got it All Backwards?Bernard Eccles

If you watch the planets in the night skies over

a few months, they appear to move in the

opposite direction to the one you might expect.

Yet, far from giving us confusing messages,

these ‘new’ planetary cycles seem to make much

more sense – and you’ll never think of

retrogression or opposition in quite the same

way again.

The Future of AmericaAdrian Ross Duncan

Will Obama get re-elected and will the USA be

governable? The answers are yes and no.

America is at a turning point militarily, socially

and politically. This talk explores how to survive

the next presidential period. Fortunately the

agenda is not just being set by Uranus square

Pluto…


Astrology and Global CultureNick Campion

Nick will look at some of his conclusions about

the nature of astrology and what astrologers

think, based on his recent research. Are different

astrologies distinguished by their differences or

their similarities? And what do modern

astrologers think anyway? Do they regard

astrology as a set of rules or a series of

guidelines? And is this significant?

Healing with AstrologyAdam Smith

The tradition of using gemstones, mantras and

talismans has faded from use in modern Western

astrology. Yet without effective remedial

measures, can our astrology handle the

implications of what it predicts? In this talk,

we’ll be looking at whether esoteric methods of

healing remain relevant today.

Neptune in Pisces – Waving not

Drowning?John Green

As Neptune enters Pisces, what glamours,

deceptions and fantasies can we expect? We will

explore what may happen on both a mundane

and a personal level as Neptune transits this

sign, and see how we can avoid the pitfalls and

achieve a more healthy expression of our true

inner selves.

The Chart as a Third Member of the

Astrological EncounterLindsay Radermacher

The encounter between astrologer–client and

astrologer–cosmos is not just a one-to-one

experience, since the chart itself plays a vital

role. We shall look at how the chart can become

a third, ‘living’ member of the encounter, and

how its symbolism provides a space for meeting

between all three participants.


2012? You Might as Well be YourselfFaye Cossar

Time to put ‘the real you’ out there before it’s

too late. What’s your vocation and mission in

life? What services should you offer? What

colour website fits you? Faye addresses these in

her book on vocational profiling, and in this

lecture she will use case examples to illustrate

her ideas.

Models of Freedom and Determinism

in Traditional AstrologyBen Dykes

In this talk,we will venture beyond the general

‘freedom, fate, or both?’ discussions of

determinism in astrology, and also review some

traditional discussions by philosophers and

theologians who developed theories of

determinism and free will. Attendees will learn

to discuss the interplay between ethics,

determinism, freedom and astrology in a more

sophisticated way.

The Identity, Heart and Spirit of 2012Laura Boomer-Trent

According to esoteric astrology, the Sun has

three distinct functions: physical, heart, and

spiritual. Its aim is to integrate all three into

wholeness and consciousness and radiate the

light of intelligence. In this talk we determine at

which level the 2012 Sun is operating, within

individual and event horoscopes, and discover

the point of synthesis.

Public Image of AstrologyRobert Currey

‘Astrology has been demoted from high culture

to low/pop culture and modern astrological

sources are works of fiction,’ a quote from an

arbitrator on Wikipedia. Why has astrology got

such a negative image in the media and in

scientific groupthink? Should it concern us?

What can we do about it?

16.00 – 16.45 Plenary

The Astrology of Comedy

Carole Taylor

Humour is a powerful tool for coping with even

the most challenging circumstances. Best of all

in the current times, humour is energising,

uplifting and completely free! This talk will

explore the astrological signatures for humour,

using the charts of famous comedians and

entertainers. Surviving 2012? No worries.

Twin Transits of Venus Komilla Sutton

Venus transits in front of the Sun twice in

succession eight years apart and then it does not

make the same transit again for a hundred years.

They show a pattern of recurrence at intervals

of 8, 121.5, 8 and 105.5 years. June 2005 and

June 2012 are when these transits took place in

this century. Komilla will give a Vedic view of

their significance for 2012.

Apocalypse Now?Melanie Reinhart

The two main ‘signatures’ of these times – the

Uranus–Pluto square and the Chiron–Neptune

conjunction – offer a powerful polarity, clearly

portrayed on the ‘world stage’. But what about

you and me? Where are we located, as

individuals, in the unfolding drama? Melanie

explores the interface between the personal and

collective.


Planets in Exile and Fall and the Soul’s

JourneyLynn Bell

Planets in exile and fall are moving against their

own nature, which means they often describe

unusual lifepaths, e.g. Saturn in Leo struggles

with the light, while Mars in Cancer moves

away from its strengths. How do planets in

traditionally ‘difficult’ signs describe a

particular twist in the soul’s journey?

Left Brain, Right Brain and How

Astrology WorksGeoffrey Cornelius

Which part of your brain do YOU use when you

look at horoscopes? Do astrologers differ, and

what difference does it make? Studies of brain

hemisphere function are a leading edge of

neuroscience. They also give us a metaphor of

mind that illuminates the process of astrological

interpretation.

From Prague Spring to Arab Spring

2012–15 – the 60s ManifestChrissy Ogilvie

The Uranus–Pluto square will be exact seven

times between 2012 and 2015. It will be

bringing into manifestation trends that began in

the 1960s. After a review of the meaning of

cycles, a selection of key themes of the 60s,

illustrated by music from the era, will be

explored in current news headlines.

Heads and Tails: The Bipolar

TemperamentCatriona Mundle

Manic depression and cyclothymia present a

complex picture. As astrologers rather than

psychiatrists, we can understand bipolarity as

temperament rather than psychosis, and be

alerted to the potential of what this entails.

Configurations involving the lunar nodes are

often strongly indicative. The connection

between bipolarity and creativity is explored in

this talk.

SUNDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER

Rainbow over Wyboston on Saturday night

Conference 2011Astrology in the Real World

'I thought the conference was brilliant – I was really impressed!

It's also amazing to have such a friendly atmosphere at such a

prestigious and high quality event.’

Bernard Eccles was the highly

popular recipient of the Charles

Harvey Award for Exceptional

Service to Astrology.

In her Carter Memorial Lecture,

Wendy Stacey’s study of the

Uranus/Pluto conjunction generation

was broad, informative and full of

valuable insights for today.

An atmosphere of positive excitement, enjoyment and the

exchange of high quality astrological information was a constant

presence at this year’s Conference. Attendance at sessions was

high and personal meetings and interactions in the breaks between

them friendly and rewarding.‘I thought the range of topics and choice of talks was excellent, and I

thoroughly enjoyed all the ones I listened to. I thought the facilities at the centre

were great and the food very good indeed, especially the veggie option which

was a pleasure to eat (not always the case when you go to events of this kind).

We understand these are difficult times – but we are proud to say

we have not increased our conference price for the past 6 years!!!!

A message from Chair,

Wendy StaceyOn behalf of the AA Council,

you are invited to come and

join us at our 44th Conference. The

programme is packed with lectures that will

provide a wealth of knowledge by a team of

leading astrologers.

Whether you are a first timer or a regular

conference attendee, there is something for

everybody, from hobbyists, to students to

professionals. Come and be a part of the

UK’s largest educational and social

astrological event of the year. It is 2012 so be

quick!

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