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Cost and Payment Audio and Video Content of the 2007 Conference is now available! The
First Blast in 2007: The
next Blast Astrology Conference will be September 16th - 21st,
2008 at the same wonderful location inSedona, AZ! We thought
about having it somewhere else, but the demand to come back again
was
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This
is a 6-Day Conference with each day devoted to one type of
astrology. Come for as many days as you wish (you can pay less
to attend four or fewer days). If you aren't interested in
the major track for any given day, you
can attend more intimate workshops on alternate topics that day
for a fee (usually $40). Tuesday
9/16 - Day 1: Hellenistic: A Well-Rounded Introduction Purchase
Downloadable Audio and Video Recordings from the 2007 Conference |
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Tuesday
Main Program: Hellenistic Astrology Featuring:
Demetra George, Dorian Greenbaum, Chris Brennan, Joseph Crane,
Curtis Manwaring, and Patrick Watson |
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Tuesday's
Alternate Workshops These are more intimate workshops you can attend on Tuesday (for a fee), instead of attending the main program. You do not need to pay for Tuesday's main program if you are attending these workshops instead. |
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| Tuesday,
September 16th (Day One) 7:30 - 9:00 am Registration |
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George Dorian Greenbaum Chris Brennan Joseph Crane |
Tuesday,
September 16th (Day 1-Hellenistic) |
| The next three hours will feature eight short presentations, teaching various fundamentals of Hellenistic astrology; each presentation will be followed by a brief round-table discussion amongst the four main faculty members | |
 Joseph Crane www.astrologyinstitute.com New to The Blast in 2008! |
Tuesday,
September 16th (Day
1-Hellenistic) 9:15 - 9:35 am Joseph Crane Why Hellenistic Astrology? Every modern astrologer should have some acquaintance with the Hellenistic tradition of astrology. This talk shows the relevance of ancient theory and practice for the modern astrologer and addresses some concerns. |
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Tuesday,
September 16th (Day
1-Hellenistic) 9:35 - 9:55 am Chris Brennan A Brief History of Hellenistic Astrology Exploring the obscure and mysterious origins of Hellenistic astrology, as well the way in which this system eventually went on to influence numerous other traditions of astrology across the world. |
 Dorian Greenbaum www.ClassicalAstrology.org New to The Blast in 2008! |
Tuesday,
September 16th (Day
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Tuesday,
September 16th (Day
1-Hellenistic) 10:15 - 10:35 am Chris Brennan Sect The implications of being born during the day or at night were of crucial importance in Hellenistic chart delineations, and we will examine why this was the first factor taken into account in by ancient astrologers. |
 Demetra George 541-345-5680 dgeorge@orednet.org Watch Demetra's Presentation from The Blast in 2007! |
Tuesday,
September 16th (Day
1-Hellenistic) 10:50 - 11:10 am Demetra George Zodiacal Signs The thema mundi offers a rationale for why each planet was said to be the lord of a certain sign. Learn how the signs provide rulership systems according to domicile, exaltation, trigon and bound that give various kinds of resources for planets to accomplish their significations. |
Dorian Greenbaum www.ClassicalAstrology.org New to The Blast in 2008! |
Tuesday,
September 16th (Day
1-Hellenistic) 11:10 - 11:30 am Dorian Greenbaum Planets This is an introduction to the basic descriptions of planets by Hellenistic astrologers. While there’s certainly continuity in the fundamental meanings of planets from then to now, the Greco-Roman era astrologers also had ideas about the planets that are different from the way we think about them today. |
Joseph Crane www.astrologyinstitute.com New to The Blast in 2008! |
Tuesday,
September 16th (Day
1-Hellenistic) 11:30 - 11:50 am Joseph Crane Aspects An important feature of assessing a planet's condition is the influence of aspects upon that planet. This talk presents the rationale and thinking behind the astrological aspects, the differentiation between specific aspects, relating aspects to whole sign houses and to planetary dignities. |
Demetra George 541-345-5680 dgeorge@orednet.org Watch Demetra's Presentation from The Blast in 2007! |
Tuesday,
September 16th (Day
1-Hellenistic) 11:50 - 12:10 pm Demetra George Planetary Condition In Hellenistic astrology, not all planets are equal! Learn how to determine the extent to which a planet is capable of bringing about the matters it represents in ways that are favorable to the individual |
| Tuesday,
September 16th (Day
1-Hellenistic) 12:10 - 2:10 pm Lunchtime! (2 hours) |
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Joseph Crane www.astrologyinstitute.com New to The Blast in 2008! |
Tuesday,
September 16th (Day
1-Hellenistic) |
Dorian Greenbaum www.ClassicalAstrology.org New to The Blast in 2008! |
Tuesday,
September 16th (Day
1-Hellenistic) 3:00 - 3:45 pm Dorian Greenbaum Allotment and Fate: Why Hellenistic Astrologers Used Lots and What Modern Astrologers Can Do with Them The Lot (a.k.a. Part) of Fortune was not the only lot used by Hellenistic astrologers, even though it’s pretty much the only one currently in use by astrologers today. First, we’ll talk about why ‘lot’ and not ‘part’ (a little history and a little etymology). Next, we’ll look at the most used lots in the Hellenistic astrologer’s arsenal, including the Lot of Fortune and the Lot of Daimon (also called the Lot of Spirit). Since these lots are mirror images of each other, they are often linked together in Hellenistic astrological technique. We’ll look at what they mean (literally and metaphorically), why astrologers like Vettius Valens thought they were important, and how we can use them today. We’ll demonstrate with current charts how effective they can be in interpretation. We’ll also give you an easy way to quickly find these lots in your own chart. |
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Tuesday,
September 16th (Day
1-Hellenistic) For
centuries the true rationales for the positions of exaltations
and the Joys and other things have been elusive at best,
but all the answers are hidden in plain sight in the foundational
chart of astrological understanding, the Thema Mundi. |
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September 16th (Day
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Workshop: $40 Cost Tuesday, September 16th 9 am to 12:15 pm ARCHETYPAL ASTROLOGY: SHIVA AND DIONYSUS - ASTRAL DEITIES OF ECSTACY AND TRANSFORMATION The workshop will begin with a discussion of the cross-cultural mythology of India and Greece embodied by Shiva and Dionysus. We will also explore the correlation of Shiva and Dionysus in the natal chart through both the tropical and Vedic paradigms. Planetary archetypes as well as the asteroids associated with Dionysus/Bacchus and Shiva will be revealed to assist us toward our journey home toward divine bliss.... |
 Joni Patry joni@galacticcenter.org www.galacticcenter.org New to The Blast in 2008! |
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Workshop: $40 Cost |
Tuesday,
September
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Wednesday
Main Program: Vedic Astrology Featuring: Dennis Harness, Joni Patry, Sam Geppi (Sadasiva), Kenneth D Miller, and Moses Siregar III |
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Wednesday's
Alternate Workshops These will be more intimate workshops you can attend on Wednesday (for a fee), instead of attending the main program. You do not need to pay for Wednesday's main program if you are attending these workshops instead. |
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| Wednesday,
September 17th (Day 2-Vedic) 8:00 - 9:00 am Registration |
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Wednesday,
September 17th (Day 2-Vedic) 9:00 - 9:45 am Dennis Harness, PhD The Karmic Code: Introduction to Jyotish, Karmic Theory and the Vedic Planetary Archetypes During this lecture, we will examine the origins of Jyotish as well as the similarities and differences with classical and modern tropical astrology. We will discuss the four levels of karmic theory and how it reflects our soul's karmic code or dharma for this incarnation. The philosophy of Jyotish involves an intricate understanding of reincarnation theory as reflected through the karmic DNA blueprint revealed by the Vedic natal chart. We will also explore the nine Vedic planetary archetypes in terms of ancient myths, symbols and deities and their illumination of our path home to the divine..... |
Joni Patry joni@galacticcenter.org www.galacticcenter.org New to The Blast in 2008! |
Wednesday,
September 17th (Day 2-Vedic) 9:45 - 10:30 am Joni Patry How to Read the Vedic chart In this class you will learn how planets give their results dependant on the houses they rule and aspect (drishti). Planets carry the meanings of the houses they rule. This determines whether they give a benefic or malefic influence as they cast their aspects to houses and other planets. Saturn can give blessings while Jupiter can bring suffering. You will understand planets, aspects and fine tune your analysis to give specific profound details. |
 Sam Geppi (Sadasiva) 1-888-782-7108 sfyoga@hotmail.com www.sfyoga.net Watch Sam's Presentation from The Blast in 2007! |
Wednesday,
September 17th (Day 2-Vedic) 10:45 - 11:30 am Sam Geppi Moon Yogas The Moon refers to the capacity to receive, feel and integrate. It shows the fertile ground of impressions that compel us to act. Planets associating with Moon show the nature of our psychology and form the main support structures of our identity. This "Moon Yogas" technique works regardless of zodiac or system, as it refers to planets in real space. |
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Wednesday,
September 17th
(Day 2-Vedic) Indian astrology divides the ecliptic into 27 asterisms called nakshatras. These nakshatras form the background of this astrological system. This presentation includes a novel way to quickly memorize the location and significations of the nakshatras, as well as a special emphasis on using them to increase your predictive skills. |
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Wednesday,
September 17th (Day 2-Vedic) 2:15 - 3:10 pm Dennis Harness, PhD Forecasting with the Vedic Dasha System (Planetary Periods) The Vimshottari Dasha system developed by the great sage, Parashara is a comprehensive forecasting technique of that reveals the developmental life cycle unfoldment throughout one’s incarnation. Dasha means a “stage or condition in life.” The nine Vedic planetary periods are very helpful in understanding the seasons of our life and planning long term goals. This dynamic assessment technique estimates when positive potentials as well as developmental challenges may occur. The dashas are indicators of when certain karmas have matured or ripened. During this lecture, we will explore the life events and planetary periods of Albert Einstein as reflected through the ancient dasha system of Vedic Astrology. |
Joni Patry joni@galacticcenter.org www.galacticcenter.org New to The Blast in 2008! |
Wednesday,
September 17th (Day 2-Vedic) 3:10 - 4:05 pm Joni Patry Prediction using the Vimshottari dasha system You will be given a step by step systematic way to use this tool for prediction. We will look at the dasha ruler in terms of house rulership, placement, aspects and relationship to the subcycle rulers and transits (gochara). You will learn how to use the dasha system and make your own predictions. Examples will be given to drive home these powerful techniques. |
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Wednesday,
September 17th (Day 2-Vedic) 4:25 - 5:05 pm Kenneth D Miller Who’s having the time of your life? The
planets, they do not sleep. They are busy unfolding your destiny
right now as we speak! Come learn
the unique features of Indian
astrology’s transit analysis. Special attention will be paid
to integrating transits with Dasha analysis so that the astrologer
will walk away with an integrated tool for making meaningful predictions. |
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Wednesday,
September 17th (Day 2-Vedic) 5:05 - 5:25 pm Moses Siregar III Presentation "Navamsa" One of the most useful features of Hindu astrology are the divisional (harmonic, or varga) charts. These allow the astrologer to focus more specifically on various areas like relatioships, career, children, real estate, and so forth. The most important divisional chart is the Navamsa, or ninth harmonic chart. Learn some interesting things about this chart, and have a brief introduction to some of the other divisional charts as well. |
Sam Geppi (Sadasiva) 1-888-782-7108 sfyoga@hotmail.com www.sfyoga.net Watch Sam's Presentation from The Blast in 2007! |
Wednesday,
September 17th (Day 2-Vedic) 5:25 - 6:05 pm Sam Geppi Dasas in Transition As major Dasa cycles shift from one to the other, amazing opportunities and challenges are presented. Learn the detailed, specific and hidden secrets of Dasa transition. Not only do these transitions happen as major dasa cycles shift, they also happen as sub periods move into each other. The profound symmetry of these transitions are nothing short of magical. |
Demetra George 541-345-5680 dgeorge@orednet.org |
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Workshop: $40 Cost Wednesday, September 17th 9 am to 12:15 pm UNIVERSAL TECHNIQUES: THE RULERS OF THE NATIVITY Hellenistic astrology contains a number of techniques that indicate which planets rule the life as a whole. These planets speak to the destiny of the life and the path by which a person can arrive to their destination, as well as the overall success, fortune, and eminence a person is likely to encounter along the way. If you have ever wondered what is meant by the Oikodespotes, the Kurios, and the lords of the Ascendant, Fortune, and Trigon lords of the Sect Light, this workshop will help you discover which planets own you and are running your life and how good a job they are doing with this responsibility. |
 Benjamin Dykes benjamin_dykes@msn.com www.BenDykes.com New to The Blast in 2008! |
Special
Workshop: $40 Cost Profections are the easiest and most powerful medieval predictive
techniques. Benjamin Dykes will explain the basics of profections,
and illustrate their use in relationships with numerous natal charts. |
Dorian Greenbaum www.ClassicalAstrology.org New to The Blast in 2008! |
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Workshop: $40 Cost Wednesday, September 17th 2:15 to 5:30 pm TEMPERAMENT: ASTROLOGY'S FORGOTTEN KEY Every astrologer should know how to find temperament in the birthchart! Based on the research in her book, in this workshop Dorian will explain exactly what temperament is and how it’s different from personality. She’ll take you through a brief history of temperament and its connections with astrology and, most importantly, show you how to do it yourself. We’ll look at charts of famous people with extreme temperaments (anyone want to guess what George W. Bush is?), but also not-so-famous people – including you, perhaps? (If you’d like to be included as an example, send Dorian your birth info in advance of the workshop to astrology@aurumtel.com ) You’ll leave knowing one of the most important tools in the medieval astrologer’s toolbox, brought up to date for the 21st century. |
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September 17th (Day
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Thursday
Main Program: Medieval Astrology Featuring: Benjamin Dykes, Meira Epstein, Robert Hand, Deborah Houlding, Maria Mateus, and Samuel F Reynolds |
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Thursday's
Alternate Workshops These will be more intimate workshops you can attend on Thursday (for a fee), instead of attending the main program. You do not need to pay for Thursday's main program if you are attending these workshops instead. |
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| Thursday,
September 18th
(Day 3-Medieval) 8:00 - 9:00 am Registration |
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Benjamin Dykes benjamin_dykes@msn.com www.BenDykes.com New to The Blast in 2008! |
Thursday,
September 18th (Day 3-Medieval) 9:00 - 10:25 am Benjamin Dykes Introduction: A 15-minute overview of the dignities and debilities in the medieval tradition, some concepts attached to them and a few of their uses. Main Talk: Exaltation, Fall, Detriment, and Being Dr. Benjamin Dykes will discuss the meaning and uses of exaltation, fall, and detriment, drawing especially on concepts from his recent translations of works by Sahl and Masha’allah. He will present some modern natal charts and describe how aspects and testimony relate to the issue of these dignities and debilities. |
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Thursday,
September 18th
(Day 3-Medieval) 10:40 - 11:50 am Deborah Houlding Ptolemy’s Terms and Conditions |
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September
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(Day
3-Medieval) 11:50 - 1:50 pm Lunchtime! (2 hours) Tradeshow Open! |
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Thursday,
September 18th
(Day 3-Medieval) 1:50 - 3:00 pm Rob Hand The Triplicities We know the four triplicities, fire, earth, air and water largely as the source of elemental emphasis in the horoscope. However, to both ancient and medieval astrologers, they were equally important as the central basis of a rulership system that was used for the bulk of chart delineation Hellenistic and Medieval astrology, especially concerning matters such as basic health, social status, condition of life, relationships etc. |
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Thursday,
September 18th (Day 3-Medieval) 3:15 - 4:25 pm Maria Mateus Reception and Disposition: “Can you hear me now?” Horary astrology has got to be the "weirdest" but also the most intriguing form of astrology anyone can learn. It's "weird" because it presupposes not only a belief that the heavens are mirroring the earth at certain moments in time, but also a belief that one can have a dialogue with the heavens concerning those same moments in time! But a horary dialogue without attention to reception and disposition is like a deaf person replying to a low talker – you may hear things that were never spoken. In this talk, we’ll examine how an understanding of reception and disposition, when reading horary charts, can make the difference between correct and incorrect answers for your horary questions. |
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Thursday,
September 18th (Day 3-Medieval) |
 Meira B. Epstein 119 East 83rd St, Apt. 6B New York, NY 10028 Phone: 212-879-2186 www.bear-star.com meirabe@bear-star.com Skype: meirabe New to The Blast in 2008! |
Thursday,
September 18th (Day 3-Medieval) 5:00 - 6:10 pm Meira Epstein Strength and Weakness according to Avraham Ibn Ezra: Who has the Last Say in the Matter? In addition to the five classical dignities, Ibn Ezra provides an extensive list of testimonies and factors that affect the strength and the choice of a significator planet. These include: Evaluation of the nativity ruler, judgment by house placement, by the planet’s elevation, by position in its wheel, by relation to the earth, by ecliptical latitude, by quadrants and by terrestrial direction. This lecture is intended as a comprehensive summary of the topic across all of Ibn Ezra’s works, including the new translation of The Book of Nativities, as well as some of those not published in English yet. |
 Maurice Fernandez majorsky@earthlink.net MauriceFernandez.com |
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Workshop: $40 Cost Thursday, September 18th 9 am to Noon THE ASCENDANCE OF SPIRIT, THE FREEDOM OF PEACE: UNDERSTANDING THE DISTINCT ROLE OF URANUS AND NEPTUNE IN OUR SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT While Uranus and Neptune touch upon a wide range of matters in our lives, the focus of this workshop will be on defining their particular role in our spiritual development. When these two bodies interact, free will and fate intermingle, often leaving us bewildered when faced with both realities. We will discuss how to best use these influences to consciously elevate our spirit and realize the freedom of peace.
Uranus and
Neptune will be placed in each house and sign, so participants understand
how to apply the concepts discussed in their own chart. |
 Gloria Star (860) 664-3590 www.gloriastar.com Watch Gloria's Lecture from The Blast in 2007! |
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Workshop: $40 Cost Thursday, September 18th 9 am to Noon DARKNESS AND LIGHT: THE INFLUENCE OF ECLIPSES An eclipse of the Sun or Moon has always drawn attention. While the mystery and suspicion surrounding eclipses has subsided, the meaning is still somewhat elusive. Join Gloria Star and explore the nature of the eclipses – from Saros Cycle to Prenatal Eclipse, to Nodal Returns. Find out how and when eclipses are more relevant to your own life, and when the eclipses are more like watching a movie. Hopefully, illumination will follow! |
 Penny Farrow (415) 497-2014 jyotishi@att.net |
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Workshop: $75 Cost - this workshop will take place off-site at
a special location Thursday, September 18th 9 am to 4 pm (VEDIC ASTROLOGY) ARROWS OF EMPHASIS: SCORING A BULL'S EYE IN CHART INTERPRETATION Many students of Jyotisha find themselves drowning in a sea of detail and need the lifeline of how to prioritize to effectively navigate the waters. This one day seminar explores various techniques that will allow you to get to that “sweet spot” around which you can organize a meaningful session. Students should have some background in the basics of Jyotisha – chart “geography”, grahas, bhavas, rashis and aspects. |
 Rick Levine www.StarIQ.com rlevine@stariq.com New to The Blast in 2008! |
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Workshop: $50 Cost Thursday, September 18th 2:15 to 5:45 pm BRINGING THE BIRTH CHART TO LIFE This workshop will explore a dynamic and in-depth approach to chart interpretation. Instead of looking at a chart as if it was a separate entity to be analyzed, Rick will reveal an array of insights and processes for expanding awareness of any chart. Natal charts of participants will be used to illustrate experiential techniques, such as role playing, storytelling, and astrodrama. Animating chart factors to integrate intellect and emotion will deepen your understanding of astrology and increase your ability to utilize it in your life and for your clients. |
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September 18th
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Friday
Main Program: Special Topics Featuring:
Deborah Houlding, Ray Merriman, Jonathan
Pearl, Moses Siregar III, Richard Tarnas, Robert Hand, and
Scott Wolfram |
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Friday's
Alternate Workshops These will be more intimate workshops you can attend on Friday (for a fee), instead of attending the main program. You do not need to pay for Friday's main program if you are attending these workshops instead. |
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| Friday,
September
19th
(Day
4-Special
Topics) 8:00 - 9:00 am Registration |
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 Scott Wolfram www.travelerswell.com 612-327-2998 New to The Blast in 2008! |
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September 19th
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Friday,
September 19th
(Day 4-Special
Topics) 10:15 - 11:15 am Moses Siregar III Big Ups and Downs in Locational Astrology: The Rise and Fall of Planetary Stardust and the Interconnections from Mars (and the other Planets) No, it’s not a lecture on David Bowie’s finest album, it’s about unraveling what I feel is the most exciting, and still relatively fathomable, mystery of astrology. How do our experiences predictably change in every locale, and what are some valuable keys that ancient astrologers found that can help us decipher the planets and zodiac today? Some focus will be given to demonstrating through startling examples the degrees of exaltation and fall that have been handed down by astrologers for millenia. The contributions of astrologers long past are very much alive … just waiting for us to remember and honor our own history. |
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September
19th
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4-Special
Topics) 11:15 - 1:15 pm Early Lunchtime! (2 hours) Tradeshow Open! |
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Friday,
September
19th
(Day
4-Special
Topics) 1:15 - 2:15 pm Deborah Houlding Horary and the Hunt for Missing Things Mislaid things, lost objects and stolen goods fall into the same bracket as missing or abducted pets/people, presenting the greatest – but potentially most satisfying – challenge to any horary astrologer. Yet traditional texts seem to give contradictory instruction on these issues, their authors often keen to point out how little interest they had in these uncomfortable topics. Modern texts are jus |
