FRIDAY

Basic Concepts Viewed through the Lens of the Modern Psyche

For beginners this opening lecture will be an introduction or review of the basic concepts of traditional astrology. For intermediate and advanced practitioners, the focus will be upon developing a point of view that facilitates the application of the traditional basic concepts in astrological counseling in ways that both preserves the integrity of the ancient methods and with sensitivity addresses the concerns and belief systems of our contemporary culture. Learn how to better integrate the clarity of traditional concepts with the mindset of the modern person.

SATURDAY

Houses: The Wheel of Life

In the trinity of signs, planets, and houses, the houses represent the range of environments in our earthy temporal world where the planets anchor the divine energies of the zodiacal signs. We will explore how to bring in a spiritual perspective of the activity of the planets while keeping to the concrete traditional meanings and interpretations for the houses. The method portion of this seminar will include:

• A deep and thorough discussion of the twelve houses as the archetypal template for all the topics of life experience.
• A comparison of the ancient and modern significations of the twelve houses.
• The underlying rationale for how certain topics are automatically connected for each of the rising sign types and how much is revealed about a person’s orientation to life before any planets are considered.
• The classification of houses in terms of relative strength and auspiciousness for conducting the business of life.
• Interpretation guidelines for planets both occupying one house and ruling another.
• How malefic and benefic planets express differently in each house.
• A discussion of when and how to use the various houses systems mentioned in the Hellenistic texts.
• Annual Profections, a simple but powerful ancient timing technique based upon the annual rotation of houses.

SUNDAY

Mars and Saturn: How to Tell When a Malefic Will Act Good or Bad

Mars and Saturn have traditionally been defined as malefics, the bringers of destruction and doom, but under certain conditions ancient astrologers taught that they could grant fortune, success, and leadership. This talk will first explore their mythic archetypal and psychological interpretation in the chart. Then it will present the traditional guidelines and reasoning for determining when they act as protectors and body guards in a particular chart and when they point to troubles and woe. When the guidelines bring you to the judgment that a malefic is problematical and distress is experienced in the life, how do we communicate this information to the client in a way that is useful and beneficial, while staying true to the conclusions of  our methods.

Demetra George, M.A. Classics, practicing astrology for more than 35 years, specializes in archetypal mythology and ancient techniques. She is the author of Astrology For Yourself, Asteroid Goddesses, Mysteries of the Dark Moon, Finding Our Way Through the Dark, and Astrology and the Authentic Self. She lives in Oregon, lectures internationally, and leads pilgrimages to the sacred sites in Greece, Egypt, and India. Her forthcoming works include a translation and commentary of Ancient Hermetic Medical Astrology and a workbook entitled Traditional Astrology for Yourself. She offers astrological consultations and mentors individual students in all levels of astrological education.

Details

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