The Astrologers' Diary

The Magical Works of Dr John Dee and Edward Kelley with Barry Carriline. This evening’s talk is about John Dee the magician, focusing on his beginnings and work with Edward Kelley as well as his development of the "Enochian Language" and its influence on modern occultism. A meeting of the Suffolk Astrological Society at The Friends Meeting House. St Johns Street. Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1SJ. sasnews.wordpress.com

Jupiter sextile Pluto (at 04°31 Pisces/Capricorn)

The Individual & the Collective with Darby Costello & Peta High. The second part of a two-day workshop which explores the astrology of the collective, including the political, social and economic forces which shape society, revealing our relationship as individuals to the wider world. By introducing the interlocking cycles of the social and generational planets and their action throughout history, this workshop will help you to understand, through the lens of the astrological perspective, the nations, leaders, groups, events and movements which constitute our shared history and experience. Full supporting course material is included with the workshop. A workshop run by the Faculty of Astrological Studies. 10am-5pm, Covent Garden, central London. For more details go to www.astrology.org.uk or email info@astrology.org.uk or phone 07000 790143.

Betrayal and Trust : The passages of Pluto With Lynn Bell. The passages of Pluto often shred our innocence, and thrust us into a world of changed meaning, fraught with danger, and anxiety. Betrayal is one of the archetypal expressions of Pluto, whether it is the necessary betrayal of our tribe, the pressure to go against our own values, or the feeling of being cheated by life.. Nothing shakes our foundations more than what Hillman calls "love's torturous enchantments". Jealously and betrayal may lead to destructive rage, to cynicism or despair, to the closing of the heart; and yet the experience of betrayal may also bring an initiation into our own nature, to the deeper levels of trust in life and in our own capacity for renewal. We well look at how Pluto transits and natal aspects describe these initiations, and how the Moon helps return us to trust. Bring copies of charts on transparencies should you wish to work. A seminar at the Centre for Psychological Astrology, BCM Box 1815, London, WC1 3XX 0208 749 2330 www.cpalondon.com. Venue: London.

Working with Secondary Progressions with Carole Taylor. The second part of a two-day workshop which teaches the technique of secondary progressions. This workshop is ideal for anyone who is new to progressions as well as those who have some knowledge but would like to consolidate their skills. By the end of the second day, you will be able to apply progressions confidently to your own chart and in client work. Full supporting course material is included with the workshop. A workshop run by the Faculty of Astrological Studies. 10am-5pm, Covent Garden, central London. For more details go to www.astrology.org.uk or email info@astrology.org.uk or phone 07000 790143.

Beginners' Workshop This is the first of a series of workshops, geared towards absolute beginners but anyone wanting to revise their knowledge or cover things they have missed will also be very welcome. Tutor: Vicky Maloney. Venue: The Manse, 34 High Street, Stoke Goldington, MK16 8NR (nr Newport Pagnall). 10:00am – 4:00pm with a coffee break, lunch break and tea break. Cost: £40 payable on the day. Contact: vicky.maloney@btinternet.com

Mercury enters Aquarius 09.06 GMT

Medical Astrology with David Broom. David Broom is a Medical Herbalist and has been interested in Astrology for over 40 years. He considers the planetary cycles to be unique in helping to diagnose the root causes of disease and in his talk tonight he will show how they relate to the key concepts of our physiology and emotions. Wessex Astrology Circle, Broadstone Community Centre, Poole, Dorset. 7.30pm. Entrance £4.50 includes refreshments. All welcome. Further details: wac-uk.blogspot.com

Beginners' Workshop This is the same workshop as above (Sunday) and with the same details, except that it ends at 2.30pm. Contact: vicky.maloney@btinternet.com

Venus enters Pisces 12.10 GMT

The Referential Birth Chart A talk by Dominique Le Bourgeois at the Bedford Astrology Club. 7.45 for 8pm start at: St Marks Community Centre, Calder Rise, Bedford MK41 7UY Contact: bedford.astrology@virgin.net

NEW MOON 02.51 GMT (25°18 Aquarius)

Collective Cosmic Cycles in Solar Returns With Karen Hamaker-Zondag. Even when important aspects between the outer planets in heaven don't affect your birth chart by transit, they still can have a big impact on you, because these aspects can be part of an important solar or lunar return 2010 will confront us with the Saturn-Pluto square, and in July with the T-square between Saturn, Pluto and Uranus, and for a short while also Jupiter. Using examples we will look at some general rules to delineate the solar return, and then focus on collective issues and how they affect us personally through the solar return. A seminar at the Centre for Psychological Astrology, BCM Box 1815, London, WC1 3XX 0208 749 2330 www.cpalondon.com. Venue: London.

2012 - The Astrology of What's Really Going to Happen A Seminar by Alison Chester-Lambert. The Year 2012 has become the target of many frightening doomsday theories and the prediction of a cataclysmic event. All because some fans of the ancient Maya civilisation tell us that a ‘Long Count’ ends. What does that mean? Alison takes a look at all the hype and gossip from a sensible astrological point of view, covering the astrology of collective fear, explaining the bad astronomy of the incorrect Galactic Alignment theory, the probability of a magnetic flip, the possibility they have the wrong solstice, the planet Nibiru and examining the potential of the Venus transit and aspects. By the time she has finished, you will be looking forward to the opportunity this special year offers. Seminar starts 2pm. Cost £20. Pre-seminar Carvery Sunday Lunch available. (£6) A friendly, social and networking event - come alone and meet people. There will also be stalls. Venue: The Moat House, Lichfield Road, Tamworth. Near Birmingham. FFI: www.midlandsschoolofastrology.co.uk

Sun enters Pisces 18.36 GMT

The Nodes: From Mesopotamia to the Modern With Bernadette Brady. A natal look at the most mysterious "things" in your chart. For this workshop bring along your natal nodes and be sure to drag along your shy South Node! Cost: AA members: £30 (booked before 15th Jan); £35 (booked on or after 15th Jan) Venue: The Theosophical Society, Gloucester Place, London WC1. Booking: www.astrologicalassociation.com

Vocation With Liz Greene. The term 'vocation' comes from the Latin vocare, to call, and the history of the word is rooted in religious ideas about being 'called' by God or the gods to fulfil a special destiny. While some people may be content to have jobs they enjoy, others need to feel they have a special path in life through which they can unfold the best of who they are in ways which are also viable in worldly terms. Still others are able to engage in work that does not 'call' them if they feel they have a vocation apart from the daily grind of earning a living. Vocation can involve worldly success, but equally it can inhibit success if it conflicts with economic and social pressures. Vocation can generate friendships and cement relationships, but it can also erode family ties and create ruptures in relationship. This seminar will explore the complex theme of vocation from psychological and astrological perspectives – who needs a vocation, what it might be, what might thwart or block it, and how it might appear through the configurations of the natal and progressed horoscopes. A seminar at the Centre for Psychological Astrology, BCM Box 1815, London, WC1 3XX 0208 749 2330 www.cpalondon.com. Venue: London.

Working with Solar Arc Directions with Peta High. A two-day workshop (second day 14th February) which teaches the technique of solar arc directions. This workshop is ideal for anyone who is new to directions as well as those who have some knowledge but would like to consolidate their skills. By the end of the second day, you will be able to apply directions confidently to your own chart and in client work. Full supporting course material is included with the workshop. A workshop run by the Faculty of Astrological Studies. 10am-5pm, Covent Garden, central London. For more details go to www.astrology.org.uk or email info@astrology.org.uk or phone 07000 790143.

Mundane Astrology with Simon Bentley, Principal of the White Eagle School of Astrology. West Sussex Astrologers meeting at 7.30pm Hamblin Hall, Bosham House, Main Road, Bosham, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 8PJ. £4 includes refreshments. No joining fee. All welcome. Further details 01243 512716 or 01730 266316.

FULL MOON 16.38 GMT (9°59 Virgo)

2010: The Climax of Change With Alexander Schlieffen. Whenever Saturn, Uranus and Neptune meet in a sign, there is a fundamental change in cultural paradigms. This happens approximately every 700 years. Last time they met was in 1989. This was a historical turning point. It was the end of the old polarities between the eastern and the western world and the beginning of a multi-polar world. Now, 20 years later, Saturn and Uranus are opposing each other, and together with Pluto, Jupiter and a lunar eclipse they form a grand cross in June 2010. What does that mean for our present and future? We will look at the challenging aspects and see how to use the energies involved for our benefit. A seminar at the Centre for Psychological Astrology, BCM Box 1815, London, WC1 3XX. 0208 749 2330 www.cpalondon.com. Venue: London.

A Celestial Roadmap: The Current Planetary Transits Melanie Reinhart will explore the current and forthcoming major planetary configurations. These include the on-going set of oppositions of Saturn and Uranus, now also T-square to Pluto. The themes of these planets will be approached through their mythology and astrology, with a view to helping us understand where we are, and navigate our way through what life brings us during this time. The material will include a consideration of themes on our own charts. Venue: The Moat House, Lichfield Road, Tamworth. Near Birmingham. FFI: www.midlandsschoolofastrology.co.uk

Mercury enters Pisces 13.28 GMT

6th - 7th: Be a Better Tarot Reader 11am - 5pm daily. Weekend workshops with Joanna Watters. Venue: London. FFI: www.londonschooloftarot.com info@londonschooloftarot.com 07952 593201 or 020 720 97179

Venus enters Aries 12.33 GMT

7th - 13th: Astrology Relative to Our Times: Co-creating the Waves of Change A workshop in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, with Rick Levine & Jeff Jawer. These brilliant and highly entertaining astrologers will lead an interactive journey of exploration with the workshop participants, into how astrology can cast a light onto these new, both exciting and confusing, times we are entering. Details: www.heavenandearthworkshops.com

Astrology and Alchemy With Clare Martin. In this seminar we will consider Jung’s alchemical studies and explore the relationship between alchemy and astrology. We will focus on some of the major alchemical processes which Jung believed described archetypal stages of psychological death and rebirth which we meet on the path towards individuation. Often constellated by the transits of Saturn and the outer planets, an alchemical approach provides us with powerful images which can help us engage consciously and creatively with our own journey. A seminar at the Centre for Psychological Astrology, BCM Box 1815, London, WC1 3XX 0208 749 2330 www.cpalondon.com. Venue: London.

8th - 12th: The Outer Planets and Other Bodies A new Glastonbury residential course with Sue Tompkins. Suitable for all levels of ability. £425, if paid by 31/12/09, or £445 (payable in two instalments if required: £225 & £220 by 1/2/10). Tel: 0700 233 44 55. Email: admin@londonschoolofastrology.co.uk or online registration/PayPal: www.londonschoolofastrology.co.uk

Mars goes direct (at 00°18 Leo)

Face to Face With Uranus the Awakener with Judy Hall. Uranus enters Aries on 28th May giving us the opportunity to shift both our personal consciousness and that of humanity to a new dimension. Judy will look at how an understanding of karmic astrology and an experiential approach will help individuals to move out of a karma-based lifeplan into one based on soul evolution and service to humanity. Wessex Astrology Circle, Broadstone Community Centre, Poole, Dorset. 7.30pm. Entrance £4.50 includes refreshments. All welcome. Further details: wac-uk.blogspot.com

13th - 14th: Be a Better Tarot Reader 11am - 5pm daily. Weekend workshops with Joanna Watters. Venue: London. FFI: www.londonschooloftarot.com info@londonschooloftarot.com 07952 593201 or 020 720 97179

Bad Things – Understanding our Darker Selves With John Green. Why do good people do bad things? Why do so-called ‘normal’ people commit evil deeds? Today we’ll look at how our unconscious continues to manifest in our lives until we become fully aware of it. What is going on in our chart when we avoid, deny, repress, split off, project and rationalise those parts of ourselves we don’t like? How does the Shadow manifest in our chart on both a personal and collective level and what do we do about it? Is evil truly out there or is it really in here? A seminar at the Centre for Psychological Astrology, BCM Box 1815, London, WC1 3XX 0208 749 2330 www.cpalondon.com. Venue: London.

NEW MOON 21.01 GMT (25°10 Pisces)

Mercury enters Aries 16.12 GMT

Sun enters Aries 17.32 GMT

SPRING EQUINOX

International Astrology Day

Faculty Open Day 2010 Conway Hall, London WC1. 10:00am - 5:00pm More information: Faculty of Astrological Studies

The Astrology of Gordon Brown & David Cameron - Is a New Socio-Economic Paradigm Emerging? with Roy Gillett, President of the Astrological Association of Great Britain. West Sussex Astrologers meeting at 7.30pm Hamblin Hall, Bosham House, Main Road, Bosham, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 8PJ. £4 includes refreshments. No joining fee. All welcome. Further details 01243 512716 or 01730 266316.

Solar Fire in Practice with Melanie Reinhart. 10am to 5pm. This seminar is organised by the Faculty of Astrological Studies and will be held at its premises in Central London. Melanie Reinhart will show how to use Solar Fire with charts and, therefore, an intermediate-advanced knowledge of astrology is required. Fee £50. For further information and to book, please visit www.astrology.org.uk

Mars: The Barbarian And The Aristocrat With Darby Costello. In our deep memories - coming down through the male side of our ancestry - Mars tells us about the weapons our ancestors used to keep our line alive. Without those weapons we would not be here today. With Saturn in Venus-ruled Libra, Mars must become canny and wise to keep itself in good shape, especially as Uranus is going into Aries. In this seminar we shall look at our Mars inheritance and inclinations, in order to develop awareness of when it is acting the thug and when it is acting with shining skill on behalf of ourselves and those we cherish and protect. A seminar at the Centre for Psychological Astrology, BCM Box 1815, London, WC1 3XX 0208 749 2330 www.cpalondon.com. Venue: London.

FULL MOON 02.25 GMT (09°17 Libra)

Venus enters Taurus 17.35 GMT

Mercury enters Taurus 13.06 GMT

Saturn (retrograde) enters Virgo 18.51 GMT

Pluto turns retrograde (at 05°25 Capricorn) until 14th September

NEW MOON 19.29 GMT (24°27 Aries)

Mercury turns retrograde (at 12°38 Taurus) until 11th May

Sun enters Taurus 04.30 GMT

Horary Astrology with Sharon Knight, Chair of the Association of Professional Astrologers International. West Sussex Astrologers meeting at 7.30pm Hamblin Hall, Bosham House, Main Road, Bosham, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 8PJ. £4 includes refreshments. No joining fee. All welcome. Further details 01243 512716 or 01730 266316.

24th - 25th: Imagining Astrology: Painted Schemes and Threads of the Soul A Two-Day International Conference at the University of Bristol. Organized by Darrelyn Gunzburg and Liz Greene. Speakers include: Ronald Hutton (University of Bristol), Elliot Wolfson (New York University) Kocku von Stuckrad (University of Groningen), Roger Beck (University of Toronto), Peter Forshaw (University of Amsterdam), Geoffrey Shamos (University of Pennsylvania) Liz Greene (University of Bristol), Bernadette Brady (University of Wales, Lampeter), Darrelyn Gunzburg (University of Bristol). For more information and booking details please go to:www.bristol.ac.uk/arts/birtha/imaginingastrology

24th - 25th: Astrology Student Conference: Life Path, Career and Vocation at the Resource Centre, 356 Holloway Road, London N7 6PA. 10.30am–5.45pm. £99 (£110 after 31st Jan), £60 per day (£70 after 31st Jan). Tel: 0700 233 44 55. Email: admin@londonschoolofastrology.co.uk or online registration/PayPal: www.londonschoolofastrology.co.uk

Venus enters Gemini at 05.05 GMT

Saturn opp Uranus (at 28°45 Virgo/Pisces)

FULL MOON 12.18 GMT (08°06 Scorpio)

10th - 14th: Discovering Astrology For beginners / refreshers. Lift astrology out of the Sun sign columns and discover horoscopy, the symbolism of the signs, planets and houses. How to draw up a horoscope and take your first steps in chart interpretation and making predictions. Come and enjoy an astrology Summer School in the idyllic Greek islands. FFI: Joanna Watters at joannaw@otenet.gr Tel: 0030 26450 93291 Text: 0030 6976 296085

Mercury goes direct (at 02°40 Taurus)

NEW MOON 01.04 GMT (23°09 Taurus)

17th - 21st: Practicing Astrology (Intermediate) This course revises the nuts and bolts of horoscopy, establishing the framework for natal interpretation. Learn how transits and progressions bring the horoscope to life, enabling you to make accurate predictions for yourself and others. Come and enjoy an astrology Summer School in the idyllic Greek islands. FFI: Joanna Watters at joannaw@otenet.gr Tel: 0030 26450 93291 Text: 0030 6976 296085

Venus enters Cancer (01.05 GMT)

Sun enters Gemini 03.34 GMT

Jupiter opp Saturn (at 27°53 Pisces/Virgo)

FULL MOON 23.07 GMT (06°33 Sagittarius)

Uranus enters Aries (01.44 GMT)

Whose chart is this? with Debbie Sellwood. Discussion evening on charts of famous and interesting personalities. West Sussex Astrologers meeting at 7.30pm Hamblin Hall, Bosham House, Main Road, Bosham, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 8PJ. £4 includes refreshments. No joining fee. All welcome. Further details 01243 512716 or 01730 266316.

Saturn goes direct (at 27°50 Virgo)

Neptune goes retrograde (at 28°42 Aquarius)

31st - 4th June: Talking Tarot For beginners / refreshers. Learn the symbolism of the 78 Tarot cards and a variety of spreads. Discover how the tarot really works and learn how to do effective readings, for yourself and others. Enjoy a Tarot Summer School in the idyllic Greek islands. FFI: Joanna Watters at joannaw@otenet.gr Tel: 0030 26450 93291 Text: 0030 6976 296085

5th - 6th: 2nd Northern Astrology Conference Venue: Skipton Castle, Yorkshire. Combine your interest in astrology with an adventurous holiday in one of the most diverse parts of the English countryside. All the speakers are of national or international standing and their subjects should interest both novice and advanced practitioners alike. This years speakers are: Geoffrey Cornelius, Deborah Houlding, Joyce Hoen, Chris Ogilvie, Barbara Giles and Kathy Rowan-Drewitt. You can book for one day or both days. We will also be having our Saturday night Astrologers' Midsummer Night Banquet - everybody welcome regardless of whether or not you're attending at the conference. Details and booking: www.monkbridge-press.com

Jupiter enters Aries (06.28 GMT)

Mars enters Virgo (06.11 GMT)

7th - 11th: : Working with Tarot (Intermediate) This course revises the symbolism of the 78 Tarot cards, a variety of spreads and the nature of working with clients. Improve your divinatory and counseling skills with practice readings. Enjoy a Tarot Summer School in the idyllic Greek islands. FFI: Joanna Watters at joannaw@otenet.gr Tel: 0030 26450 93291 Text: 0030 6976 296085