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Based in the Chicagoland area
We are a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3), educational corporation 

Organized to raise the standards of Astrology by scientific research and education of students


$8.00 members, $10.00 guests 
Lectures usually held the 
2ND Friday, of the month at OAKBROOK  
3RD Friday, of the month at CHICAGO
locations are Handicapped Accessible
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For more information about any of our events above, please contact President Omari Martin 773-559-1022

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Lectures have been moved to online formats .
​We want to provide a Safe Environment for you to enjoy Astrology.


Come meet our Chicagoland Astrology group !
We offer educational lectures TWICE a month.
Meetings start at 7:30 PM are at the following locations:

Midwest Plaza South, 2021 Midwest Road, OAKBROOK, IL 60523, lower level 
Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Avenue, CHICAGO, IL 60630, Room 304, on the 3rd floor
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September 14th, Oakbrook, Victoria Martin, 2020 and You
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September 21st, Chicago, Brian Allemana, Deeper implications of Dual-Sign Rulership 
October 12th, Oakbrook, Dawn Silver, TBA 
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October 19th, Chicago, Lynn Staudacher, Forecasting Using Progressed-
Declinations-Transits

NOVEMBER 3RD, 80TH ANNIVERSARY WITH GEORGIA STATHIS, OAKLAWN HILTON
November 9th, Oakbrook, Ray Grasse, Planetary Rx/Stations Part 2
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November 16th, Chicago, Demetria Nanos, Mysteries of Scorpio: Ophiuchus & Serpens

Annual Dinner, TBA
2019 Lecture Schedule "CALLING ALL ASTROLOGERS" We made it easy for you

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​11/09/2018, OakBrook, Ray Grasse
The Hidden Power of Station Points

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​This talk will explore the effects of station points--those periods when a planet slows down and changes direction--in both personal charts and through history. Drawing on numerous examples from both the entertainment and political fields, we'll see how stationary triggers can be among the most powerful (if underutilized) tools available to astrologers.

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​Ray received a degree in filmmaking from the Art Institute of Chicago under experimental film pioneers Stan Brakhage and John Luther-Scofill. He has studied with various teachers in both the Kriya Yoga and Zen traditions, and in 1988 taught yoga at Canyon Ranch Resort in Tucson, Arizona. He's lectured extensively on the topics of astrology, synchronicity, and mythology, and maintains an active astrological practice with clients around the United States and abroad.

Ray Grasse has been an astrologer for 40 years. He is associate editor of The Mountain Astrologer magazine, and is author of several books including "Under a Sacred Sky," The Waking Dream," and "An Infinity of Gods." 


Please visit one of his websites,
 Astrology Website 
https://www.raygrasse.com
Photography website is https://www.raygrassephotography.com

​11/16/2018 Chicago, Demetria Nanos
Mysteries of Scorpio: Ophiuchus & Serpens


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This Talk will focus on the ancient constellation Scorpio and its associated attributes that include those of Ophiuchus (Serpentarius) and Serpens, as well as Libra and Aquila. The lecture will include medieval star map figures, ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian, and Greek images along with commentary on the attributes of the stars and how Scorpio came to hold the accumulated energies of four constellations.


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​​Demetria Nanos is an astrologer, artist, divination practitioner, herbalist and college tutor. She has taught or facilitated workshops on the arts, Tarot, astrology divination techniques, gem lore, natural & wild foods, natural healing, mythology and ancient religions. Demetria is an ArchPriestess and Hierophant in the Fellowship of Isis, an international fellowship dedicated to the Divnine Feminine of every place and time.

Demetria has given public talks over the last 20 plus years in regard to astrology, myth, ancient religion, philosophy and art. She has presented at the annual FOI Chicago Autumn Goddess Convention over the last twelve years, as well as at Alchemy Arts (Formerly Aurum Solis), the Occult Bookstore, Life Force Arts Center, Invocation II & III and numerous private gatherings as well as corporate conventions. 


10/19/2018, Chicago, Lynn Staudacher
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​Forecasting Using Progressed Declinations, Progressions and Transits

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​Forecasting Using Progressed Declinations, Progressions and Transits

This is a request for an Encore on Lynn's Progressed Declinations talk. She will explain the Lifetime at a Glance chart, showing Progressed Declinations, which delineates many of the stepping stones of your life.
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Lynn will point to the impact of working with Secondary Progressions to weave in another part of the story. And finally, we’ll funnel down to transits. 
Mystery charts will be used as examples.

If you plan on coming, please send your accurate birth info to Lynn before Oct 17; need accurate birth certificate time. Lynn will run your 50 year chart.  Lynn@paths2awareness.com



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​Lynn is well known in astrology circles in Chicago area; has taught classes in astrology, coached clients and spoken at professional astrology associations such as ISAR, NCGR and Friends of Astrology and most recently at ISAR 2009, UAC in 2008 and 2012.

2010 Named 
BEST ASTROLOGER in CHICAGO by readers of 
Mindful Metropolis 
Please visit her Website, ​Path 2 Awareness,  http://paths2awareness.com


​10/12/2018, OakBrook, Dawn Silver 
SHINING THE LIGHT ON HIDDEN PLANETARY PHYSIOLOGY

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​SHINING THE LIGHT ON HIDDEN PLANETARY PHYSIOLOGY

Midpoints are points of balance between planets, house cusp, asteroids and other chart factors.  They are profound tools in astrological health diagnosis, giving clarity to the classic health conditions shown by planets, signs, and aspects. We will look at the planetary midpoints bodily systems including humoral, circulation, heart, kidneys, respiration, degeneration related to joints, injuries, and accidents, immune and wasting disorders, fertility and more.

Bring a list of your mid-points, available on most astrological software programs including Solar Fire, Cosmic Patterns and Janus.

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Dawn Silver is a Naprapath, Astrologer, Crystal Healer and Herbalist.  Her book, Jewels of the Lotus Tibetan Gemstone Oracle was the recipient of the international Visionary Arts Award. She has lectured internationally with her Jewels of the Lotus Crystal Healing Series certification program and has spoken at astrological associations such as NCGR, ISAR, FOA and SOTA, and for various nutritional symposiums, Light Workers, Global Pyramid and Crystal conventions.
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Dawn hails from  Chicago, where she practices full time. 
​Please visit her Website, Jewels of the Lotus   http://dawnsilver.com




09/21/2018 ,Chicago, Brian Allemana
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The Deeper Implications
of Dual-Sign Rulership
 

Description: 
Ancient astrology assigned rulership of two signs to each known planet, apart from the luminaries. These assignments were not arbitrary nor did they arise only from centuries of observation-correlation, they also followed a systemic pattern. This talk will explore how our understanding of Mars, Saturn and Jupiter becomes enriched when we consider their relationship to their secondary signs (Scorpio, Aquarius and Pisces, respectively)

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Brian Allemana has been practicing astrology since 2012, having started his studies with Guy Spiro in 2007 and continuing with the school of Evolutionary Astrology as taught by Jeffrey Wolf Green. He is currently engaged in a mentorship with international astrologer and author Alan Oken. 

Brian has lectured several times at Life Force Arts Center in Chicago, has taught classes in Chicago, and has given a number of workshops in the suburbs and at his studio in Rogers Park. 

Brian is the founder of and author at Soulrise Astrology:  www.soulriseastrology.com


9/14/2018, OakBrook,Victoria Martin


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"2020 and You" by Victoria Martin

Jupiter, Saturn and the South Node will join Pluto in 2019-2020 at 21 - 25 degrees tropical Capricorn. This is near the Uranus-Neptune Conjunction in the mid 1990's augurs big business for those involved with New Age, Esotericism, Modern Mysticism which is us!  Bring your chart!

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Victoria Martin has been a professional astrologer for 40 years and performed at over 2000 events since 1989. 
She wrote the horoscopes for Bloomberg News for 19 years.
Her focus is mass psychology mood and trend forecasting.
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She holds a B.A. in Art Education and a M.F.A. in performance from the school of the Art Institute of Chicago



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2019 Winter Lecture Schedule

February 8th, Oakbrook, TBA 
February 15th, Chicago, TBA

March 8th, Oakbrook, TBA
March, Chicago, NO LECTURE-St. Patrick's Day-NO LECTURE
 

April 12th, Oakbrook, TBA
April, Chicago, NO LECTURE-EASTER-NO LECTURE

May 10th, Oakbrook, TBA
​May 17th, Chicago, TBA

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2018 Previous Lectures 

February 9th, Oakbrook, Ray Grasse, Encounters with an Unconventional Mystic
February 16th, Chicago, Omari Martin, Astrological Potpourri
March 9th, Oakbrook, Peter Gadek, Solar Arc Directions
March 16th, Chicago, NO LECTURE St. Patrick's Day NO LECTURE
April 13th, Oakbrook, Joe Polise,  CONSTELLATIONAL  ASTROLOGY, Stars of Power
April 20th, Chicago, NO live LECTURE, FREE Cyber Lecture Emailed to Members and Mailing List 
May 11th, Oakbrook, Pamela Kokott, Uranus in Taurus, "Necessity is the Mother of Invention"
​May 18th, Chicago, Susan Gidel, Astrological Beauty of the S&P 500

5/11/2018, OakBrook, Pamela Kokott



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Uranus in Taurus "Necessity is the Mother of Invention"
With Uranus residing in Taurus, the home of Venus, sensuality returns.
The Earth signs help reign in the unpredictable, volatile past transit of Uranus in Aries, by appealing to our basic needs and drives.
 
We take the time to analyze the previous Uranus in Taurus period. Technology, Services, Institutions, Products, Food, Fashion and Hollywood tell us a great deal about the future.  You will be amazed at the industrious nature of this transit. Products perfected in this time period, are still with us today because they filled a need. I will provide examples that will help you leave this lecture with a much better understanding of this energy. 
Our personal motivations and priorities change within the coming Transit of Uranus in Taurus.

 
We compare and review the previous 1934 Uranus Ingress chart, with the 2018 Uranus Ingress chart.
Our past priorities can help us understand our future needs. 
What areas are due for "practical innovation"?
How will the transit impact the 12 astrological signs? How can YOU BENEFIT from this transit?
Make sure to bring your Natal Chart !
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Pamela Kokott is the current Web Director for Friends of Astrology, Inc. and a member of The AstroInvestigators Research Group. She has studied Astrology since 1994 and prefers the methods of The American Federation of Astrology, Western Astrology, and the Placidus House system, with an emphasis on Astrological Research and Data Collection. She is known for her practical approach in reviewing astrological trends. 
 
Pamela is a graduate of Purdue University School of Management:
BS-Human Resources  and Economics, AS-Business and Economics
Moraine Valley Community College: AS-Information Technology





5/18/2018, Chicago, Susan Gidel


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Astrological Beauty of the S&P 500
​The natal horoscope chart of the Standard & Poor’s 500 index, a standard institutional measure of U.S. stock market performance, is beautifully tied to the charts for the United States and other stock index products by both planets and degree zones.
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Based on research for her new book, “Trading In Sync With Commodities—Introducing Astrology To Your Financial Toolbox,” financial astrologer Susan Gidel will discuss not only how the S&P 500 and other markets connect, but also the planetary transits that have triggered important highs and lows in the past. 
Handouts will be provided. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

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Susan Gidel is the owner of SusanGSays LLC, a Chicago-based consultancy that specializes in helping traders, investors, business owners and marketing agencies go with the astrological flow. Susan spent 35 years in the commodity futures industry as a journalist and brokerage firm marketing executive. She will be speaking at UAC 2018 on Tuesday, May 29 at 9:00 am on the topic “Commodities Are People, Too.”

Susan graduated from the International Academy of Astrology in 2014, where she has lectured and teaches “Introduction to Financial Astrology.” She is a member of ISAR, NCGR and Friends of Astrology. She also is Organizer of the Chicago Astrology Meetup Group. Her book, “Trading In Sync With Commodities—Introducing Astrology To Your Financial Toolbox,” was published in April 2018.
Email: susan@susangidel.com
Website: www.susangidel.com


4/20/2018
FREE Cyber Lecture Emailed to Members and Mailing List

CYBER LECTURE

Jon Parks, A Karmic Path to Astrology


4/13/2018, OakBrook, Joe Polise


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CONSTELLATIONAL  ASTROLOGY :  STARS OF POWER
The subject of this lecture brings us back to the root of our discipline: the constellations and fixed stars and the important part these play in horoscope interpretation.
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In this talk we will explore the meaning of 15 major fixed stars and their constellations from a few separate vantage points. These include a synopsis of the history and philosophy of fixed stars as an astrological technique and practical definitions and applications of significant traditional stars and constellations. Several individual and event  horoscopes will be presented.


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​Joseph Polise, C.A. NCGR, CMA. has been a consultant, writer, and teacher with astrology and Tarot since 1990, after having held jobs as a college teacher and high school workshop facilitator.  He has presented at many national astrology conferences including NCGR, ISAR, and UAC.  He is current Education  Director for NCGR and Vice President of Chicago’s Friends of Astrology.


​3/09/2018, OakBrook, Peter Gadek


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Solar Arc Directions

It is clear Solar Arc Directions evolved out of Primary Directions. Both systems seem to share the same principle: 1 degree for 1 year. Still, they are very different. In this lecture, we will review predictive techniques, compare these two kinds of Directions, combine them with other techniques for prediction as well as rectification, learn their history and put them into practical applications.


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Peter Gadek is a recipient of a research grant presented by the NCGR, from the Ernest and Catherine Grant Trust. Published in the AFA Journal Research in late 2015


02/16/2018 Chicago
​Omari Martin

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​Astrological Potpourri

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The meeting will be focus on the interest of the audience. Covering many topics, Total Solar Eclipse of August 2017, transiting Uranus and Pluto, the Royal Wedding, current transits to the President's chart.
Topics will be chosen based on audience attendance.
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Please bring a copy of your natal chart with current progressions.

​​Omari Martin, MAFM, PMAFA is President of the Friends of Astrology, Inc. and is a certified professional with the American Federation of Astrologers and has a level one certification with the NCGR - Professional Astrologers' Alliance.
He is the owner of, SOULAR WISDOM™. A personal consulting firm promoting a paradigm shift with new ways of being, doing, and having such that desired outcomes are achieved while honoring the individuality of each human being.
  

 Please visit his website, SOULAR WISDOM™,  http://soularwisdom.com

​2/09/2018
Oak Brook
​Ray Grasse

Encounters with
​an Unconventional Mystic
 

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Throughout the late 1970s and 1980s Ray Grasse had a series of interactions with a little-known Kriya Yoga teacher and astrologer named Shelly Trimmer (1917-1996), a one-time student of Paramahansa Yogananda. As chronicled in Ray's latest book "An Infinity of Gods," their conversations included discussions about astrology, the afterlife, God, Yogananda, magic, and other topics. This talk will explore some of the highlights of those conversations, with a focus on Shelly’s striking astrological insights.
A book signing will follow the lecture.

BIO:
Ray received a degree in filmmaking from the Art Institute of Chicago under experimental film pioneers Stan Brakhage and John Luther-Scofill. He has studied with various teachers in both the Kriya Yoga and Zen traditions, and in 1988 taught yoga at Canyon Ranch Resort in Tucson, Arizona. He's lectured extensively on the topics of astrology, synchronicity, and mythology, and maintains an active astrological practice with clients around the United States and abroad.


Ray Grasse worked on the editorial staffs of Quest Books and The Quest magazine for 10 years. He is author of several books including The Waking Dream, Signs of the Times, and Under A Sacred Sky. He is currently associate editor of The Mountain Astrologer magazine. His website is 

Please visit one of his websites,
 Astrology Website 
https://www.raygrasse.com
Photography website is https://www.raygrassephotography.com

 2017 Lecture Schedule 


September 8th, Oak Brook, Christine Arens, Karmic Astrology 
September 15th, Chicago, Joe Polise, Solar Arcs
October 13th, Oak Brook, Omari Martin, Case Studies in Electional Astrology
October 20th, Chicago, Alan Salmi, Getting Medieval on…. Your Houses
November 10th, Oak Brook, David Gunning , The Moon's Transit
November 17th, Chicago, Joe Simon, 
The Culture and Practice of the Medieval Astrologer 


​11/10/2017
Oak Brook
​David Gunning

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The Moon's Transit: A Journey of Purposeful Activity and Awareness though the Zodiacal Signs


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​The Moon is the key  to accessing our Emotional Needs and Subconscious Minds and General Mood of The Day. The Lunar influence can make or break the best of us despite our conscious intentions. From this standpoint, long -time Professional Astrologer and Teacher,  Dave Gunning,  takes us through a journey through how he harnesses the lunar energies through the 12 sign cycle: Aries to Pisces. As usual, Dave will relate in his inimitable style easily applicable, yet eminently practical tips on making the most of your month using the potentials of the Zodiac: SIGN by SIGN .

​Bio: Dave went to the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts for two years before transferring to Columbia College in Chicago. He graduated in 1973 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in commercial art, and a minor in fine arts.

Dave Gunning has been a professional astrologer since December of 1981. His consultations include interpretation of the birth chart and one year's look ahead into the future based on the transits and secondary progressions, including solar arc direct. Comparing two charts or synastry, along with teaching students six levels of astrology is also an important part of his practice.

Dave has lectured for the National Council for Geocosmic Research (N.C.G.R.), The Theosophical Society in Wheaton, Illinois, and “Friends of Astrology” in Oak Brook, Illinois, of which he was vice-president for eight years from 1999-2007. He has also published several articles for DELL HOROSCOPE magazine.


 Dave is currently teaching students at 2 different locations.
 
"Skywatchers" at "The Gathering Lighthouse" in Lombard, 1st Thursday of every month from 7:00-9:00 P.M
 
“Stargazers” at " Theosophical Society", in Wheaton, 3rd Tuesday of the month from 7:00-9:00 P.M.

Please visit his website, https://starwatchers.weebly.com

​11/17/2017
Chicago
​Joe Simon

​Mysticism and Divination in Medieval Astrology

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​Joe  surveys the epochal worldview that shaped the cultural identity of the practicing Medieval astrologer, one rooted in the Neo Platonic " Great Chain of Being" -a comprehensive  linking of the  Divine to Mortal orders , to their system of horoscopic  delineation and prediction which enabled them to chart the fate of mortal beings from " generation to corruption". 

The lecture highlights some similarities between Western and Islamic Mysticism as a backdrop to traditional Medieval chart reading employing the  Planetary House Rulership, Essential Dignities, Almuten Figuris through examples. ​


​Joe Simon, a student of the Medieval Islamic tradition, will attempt to explain the mind of the Medieval Astrologer, in the context of his time and place.  In this period, all people knew they were surrounded by unseen forces. A central tenet of this traditional philosophy is that all things are known to be  sacred -a miraculous sign of divinity.

10/13/2017
Oak Brook
​Omari Martin

​Case Studies in Electional Astrology. 
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Electional Astrology is the astrological art of charting the most advantageous time to begin important life endeavors and support the client in steering these events toward positive , successful outcomes. 


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In this presentation, FOA President, Omari Martin will share some Electional charts from his practice.
In this context, Omari highlights his experience of why certain  traditional electional rules  "work" and also some that do not "work" or may be used differently  than the texbooks dictate,  surprising those who uncritically view  Electional Astrology as a set of inflexible guidlines.
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For instance, Omari shows why electional squares are not necessarily undesirable and how the  Moon "Void of Course" periods can be used to good advantage in some matters!
The charts will feature these and other planetary timing factors. 

​Omari Martin, MAFM, PMAFA is President of the Friends of Astrology, Inc. and is a certified professional with the American Federation of Astrologers and has a level one certification with the NCGR - Professional Astrologers' Alliance.
He is the owner of, SOULAR WISDOM™. A personal consulting firm promoting a paradigm shift with new ways of being, doing, and having such that desired outcomes are achieved while honoring the individuality of each human being.
  

 Please visit his website, SOULAR WISDOM™,  http://soularwisdom.com

​10/20/2017
Chicago
​Alan Salmi

Getting Medieval on…. Your Houses


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​Modern astrology tends to focus on aspect patterns, while it's medieval predecessor focused on the houses in the areas of life governed by them. We will learn some basics of interpretation of a house using the tool of essential dignities and derived houses. This will open up an entirely new way of looking at the chart!

Alan Salmi is a psychotherapist and student of classical astrology under Robert Zoller.
​His progressed full moon almost killed him two years ago, but he's happy to have survived it to continue to lecture. 
Alan Offers services in: Psychotherapy, Health Coaching, Spiritual Counseling and Astrotherapy

Please visit his website,  
http://alansalmi.com

09/15/2017
Chicago​
​Joe Polise

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Solar Arcs

​Bio:
Joe Polise is certified astrological consultant/ teacher who remains an eager student of the metaphysical  truths astrology reveals. Working with client charts he uses an effective blend of  both the traditional and modern astrological techniques.

He has served the community as an NCGR-PAA examiner, Education Director for NI-NCGR, and VP of Chicago's Friends of Astrology, and has taught seminars for many regional astrology groups and large conferences in the U.S.


09/08/2017
Oak Brook
​Christine Arens

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Karmic Astrology

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​Christine Arens is certified as both a Professional and Teaching astrologer through the AFA, and holds a Level-III certification through NCGR. She has over 40 years of experience in astrology and has been actively consulting and teaching since the early 1990s. She has served as the President of the Chicago-based Friends of Astrology since 1993, and is currently a member of the Board of Directors of both the AFA and Kepler College.
Previous Lecture Schedule

February 10th, Oak Brook, David Gunning, February Eclipse & Your Chart
February 17th, Chicago,
 David S Rappoport, Geomancy Presentation
March 10th, Oak Brook, Joe Polise, Horary
April 14th, Oak Brook, Lin Ewing, Finding Vocational Astrology

April 21st, Chicago, Dawn Silver, Progressed Moon, 27 Club 
May 12th, Oak Brook, John Brunnell, The 8 Phase Venus Cycle
May 19th, Chicago, Lynn Staudacher, 
Progressed Declinations​


​05/19/2017
Chicago
​Lynn Staudacher

Your Lifetime at a Glance:
​Progressed Declinations

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​​If you have an accurate time of birth, you can forecast important Stepping Stones of your life using progressed declinations.
With this chart, you can also understand your life by looking backwards.
Mystery charts will be used as examples.
BIO
​Lynn is well known in astrology circles in Chicago area; has taught classes in astrology, coached clients and spoken at professional astrology associations such as ISAR, NCGR and Friends of Astrology and most recently at ISAR 2009, UAC in 2008 and 2012.
2010 Named 
BEST ASTROLOGER in CHICAGO by readers of 
Mindful Metropolis
Please visit her Website, ​Path 2 Awareness,  http://paths2awareness.com

​​05/12/2017
Oak Brook
​John Brunnell

The 8 Phase Venus Cycle

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BIO
​John is a well-known professional astrologer and consultant in the Chicago and surrounding areas. John is at ease with the technical aspects of astrology and can discuss and present any topic with new insight.  He always brings us new information and things to think about and learn.


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​04/14/2017
Oak Brook
​Lin Ewing

​Finding Vocational Astrology
The 10th House & More

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Take a journey into a fascinating study of vocational options through astrology. There are various astrological indicators, techniques and observations to use in determining what vocational directions a person should follow. In this class, we will turn our attention to the signs and qualities that rule the vocational houses while considering the leanings of the native as a whole horoscopic picture. We will use practical, step-by-step techniques for determining an appropriate vocation.
​The 10th House cusp or Midheaven (MC) is considered the indicator of one's vocation or "career" in life (as well as social standing). While the elements of the MC are very important in indicating vocation/career, there are many other indicators of what a person is best suited to for happiness and success. We will look at the houses of substance (2, 6, 10) as well as their rulers in terms of elements, qualities and house placements and their aspects in order to understand how to arrive at an ideal vocational choice for an individual and we will understand why.
This course can help an individual to find a career/vocation that will bring happiness and fulfillment and can assist in understanding why some of us are perfect for something, while others of us are not.
Please visit her Website,  Astrological Details   www.astrologicaldetails.com

​04/21/2017
Chicago
​Dawn Silver

The Progressed Moon,
27 Club and Cycles of Maturity

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​So what do Amy Winehouse, Kurt Cobain, Brian Jones, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison and about 40 known others all have in common?  They are part of the infamous“27 Club” or in the words of astrology the first lunar return club.  The “27 club” is a well documented group of wild creative geniuses who left this planet at the same age.

The progressed moon comes home to its natal position about age 27 to 28 and is a time for re-connection with the self.  Consider it like an upward spiraling in experience and emotional maturity as opposed to just circling around again.  It is an opportunity to re-assess your core desires and tune in to what is important to you.  This cycle is followed by the first Saturn return regarded as the major transit cycle that ushers us into adulthood. For those born with Saturn and the moon in a tight aspect, particularly the conjunction,  the phenomena of Moon chasing Saturn sets up a pattern that can last four years to a lifetime.
In this lecture we shall take a look into some famous cases and how it manifested for them.


BIO
​Dawn Silver is an FOA member and frequent lecturer on astrology and healing.  She is the author of the Jewels of the Lotus Tibetan Gemstone Oracle, recipient of the Visionary Arts Award.

Silver is a licensed Naprapath, receiving her Doctor of Naprapathy from CNCN in 1982. She is also a certified aromatherapist and a Mari-el practioner. Silver has studied with various crystal workers: Michael Smith, Dael Walker, Randall Baer, Carol Glover, Gary Fleck, and others noted experts. She has been classically taught in astrology since 1977 with the late spiritual astrologer Helen Francis Blue.

Silver began her journey teaching and practicing crystal healing in 1985. She was privileged to work with the late spiritual leader, Sun Bear. Founder of the Bear Tribe, Sun Bear taught crystal healing during his Midwest spiritual retreats. Through this amazing experience, Silver evolved her work into The Jewels of the Lotus Crystal Healing Series, which she teaches nationally and internationally.
Please visit her Website, Jewels of the Lotus   
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Horary



02/10/2017
Oak Brook
​Dave Gunning

February 10th Eclipse & Your Chart

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BRING YOUR NATAL CHART !
We are fortunate to have an evening lecture occur within hours of this eclipse. 
Dave will highlight the major themes of this February 10th  Lunar Eclipse using the 7 Degree Gemini Rising U.S. Chart. He will briefly talk about this conjunction, and what it means for the country.
Those people willing to volunteer their chart will receive a brief interpretation of what it means. Dave will do his best to offer some possibilities, of How this eclipse will impact YOU ? QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME !

This meeting's presentation should be fun because it allows everyone to become personally involved, while at the same time learning more about a lunar eclipse

Bio: Dave went to the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts for two years before transferring to Columbia College in Chicago. He graduated in 1973 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in commercial art, and a minor in fine arts.

Dave Gunning has been a professional astrologer since December of 1981. His consultations include interpretation of the birth chart and one year's look ahead into the future based on the transits and secondary progressions, including solar arc direct. Comparing two charts or synastry, along with teaching students six levels of astrology is also an important part of his practice. Dave has lectured for the National Council for Geocosmic Research (N.C.G.R.), The Theosophical Society in Wheaton, Illinois, and “Friends of Astrology” in Oak Brook, Illinois, of which he was vice-president for eight years from 1999-2007. He has also published several articles for DELL HOROSCOPE magazine. Since 2010 Dave has been teaching students and lecturing at the Theosophical Society, in Wheaton. He has formed a group there called “Stargazers” which meets on the third Wednesday of the month from 7:00-9:00 pm. Dave also formed "Skywatchers" at "The Gathering Lighthouse" in Lombard, which meets the first Thursday of every month from 6:30-8:30 pm.

02/17/2017
Chicago
​David Steven Rappoport

​​Dot Ask, Dot Tell 
An Overview of European Geomancy

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The presentation will provide an overview to European Geomancy as developed by Cornelius Agrippa and others. The European version of the system, which is fundamentally astrological, divines by means of lines, figures or dots on the earth or on paper.

Bio:
David Steven Rappoport has studied and worked with occult systems for many years and is active in local occult organizations.

David is the author of two plays produced Off-Broadway, and has also written for radio and television. His novel, Husbands and Lap Dogs Breathe Their Last, was published by Mainly Murder Press. His short story, Leftovers, was a winner of the Mystery Times 2015 competition, and is featured in an anthology of winning stories from Buddhapuss Ink. He is a graduate of the Master of Fine Arts: Creative Writing program at Goddard College. David lives in Chicago.

His latest book release: Husbands and Lap Dogs Breathe Their Last: A Cummings Flynn Wanamaker Mystery, can be found on Amazon or please visit his website 
http://www.davidstevenrappoport.com

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