Astrological Society of CT New Age Fair Sunday, February 19th, 2012

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Beth Turnage

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Astrology Wheel

NEW AGE FAIR

Sunday February 19, 2012, Sunday, 10AM – 4PM

Four times a year we offer the public a sampling of metaphysical readings: Angel cards, psychometry, and of course, astrology! Plus aura photos, a variety of vendors and bodywork like reflexology, massage or Reiki. Free presentations covering the broad spectrum of the metaphysical world. Basics of Astrology class, 90 minutes, $15. Refreshments available. Free admission. Free parking behind the building, on the street, and across the street behind the fire station. For information, call the ASC InfoLine at (860) 568-8617 or email NAF@myASC.org.

FREE LECTURES 

11:00 a.m. Spirituality, Prophesy & the Science of Time – Denis Picard—
Come join us as we peer into the looking glass at things that have been said about the world around us from long ago and what stories we might tell about our future.

12:00 p.m. Neptune in Pisces 2012 to 2025 – Jacqueline Janes —
The gifts,spiritual and creative energies, and the challenges, deception and fraud, inherent in Neptune.

1:00 p.m. Where are You Going? – Agneta Borstein —
Agneta will explain what planets are most vulnerable, as well as beneficial related to your personal Sun sign.

2:00 p.m. Winter Wellness – Katherine Mashiak —
Using supplements and herbs to maintain good health during cold weather months.

3:00 p.m. The Healing Effects of Forgiveness – Barbara Hardie —
Release past hurts in order to heal ourselves physically, mentally, emotionally and to grow to higher spiritual levels through a powerful guided meditation.

 

USED
BOOK SALE

We will have a used book sale February 16th at the lecture and February 19th.
If anyone wants to contribute, please bring your books, etc.,
to the lecture … please plan on arriving early if you do.

Delve into the study of the stars at a Basics of Astrology class at 1 pm. It lasts 90 minutes and costs just $15, which includes your chart and a coupon for $5 off an astrology reading at the fair.

Admission is free and so is the parking. If the Keeney lot is full, try the public parking lot behind the fire station at 171 Main St. Families are welcome

For more information you can call the ASC InfoLine at 860-568-8617 or find us online at http://www.myASC.org. If you would like to receive emails regarding upcoming fairs send an email to database@myasc.org with the subject line “Please add me to database”.

The Astrological Society of Connecticut is one of the largest and most active local astrological organizations in the United States dedicated to educating people interested in astrology, sponsoring lectures, workshops, fund-raising fairs, and social activities.
The ASC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Contributions are tax-deductible.

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Astrology, Politics and the Religious Right: Vagina Ideologues

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Beth Turnage

No Girls Allowed (Astrology Explored) Another elected demi-god of the the religious right throws a down a gauntlet to the majority of American women by denying women a right to speak on a house committee hearing on birth control.

This morning, Democrats tore into House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) for preventing women from testifying before a hearing examining the Obama administration’s new regulation requiring employers and insurers to provide contraception coverage to their employees. Republicans oppose the administration’s rule and have sponsored legislation that would allow employers to limit the availability of birth control to women.

Ranking committee member Elijah Cummings (D-MD) had asked Issa to include a female witness at the hearing, but the Chairman refused, arguing that “As the hearing is not about reproductive rights and contraception but instead about the Administration’s actions as they relate to freedom of religion and conscience, he believes that Ms. Fluke is not an appropriate witness. Continue reading →

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The Astrology of Happiness vs. Unhappiness

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Beth Turnage

Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness(Astrology Explored) In the United States we even have it in our “Declaration of Independence’:

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

These words, birthed in 1776, were written barely five years before the discovery of the planet of individuation, Uranus. Prior to the establishment of the United States, most people were vassals of the lands and of the king. Self determination was the province of the very rich, though they usually had their own problems with the king with which to deal. Happiness was promised to the masses after death via entrance into heaven upon living a “good” life. Happiness on earth, however, was not guaranteed, and should one secure it, was viewed with some suspicion.

Written by Thomas Jefferson, who had Uranus, the ruler of Aquarius on his ascendant, the words in the Declaration of Independence were and are the claxton of The New Age of Aquarius. Written as a political manifesto this message non-the-less proclaimed that God gave us the right to be happy.

What a revolutionary idea! An unfortunately an idea that than many of us do not take to heart.

No doubt, human existence is difficult for many who live in this world. There is just too much injustice as men strive against men over the perceived lack of world resources to make it easy. Yet even for those that live in industrialized nations, where food and shelter is available to nearly everyone; even those that have much compared to the majority of human existence live in a state of un-parallelled unhappiness. The weird and the strange part of this that many people believe they do not deserve to be happy. Some can not even image what it would be like to be so. Continue reading →

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February Activities at the Astrological Society of Connecticut

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Beth Turnage

Faith McInerney


Lecture: Thursday, February 16, 2012 7:00 PM
Faith McInerney
Practical Astrology-Relationships and Sex

This lecture will focus on techniques to answer questions like “When will I meet someone”, and “What will he/she be like?” or “What is in the future for my existing relationship?” This lecture is based on simple Uranian techniques that you will be able to understand.

Faith McInerney has been working with astrology for 30 years using techniques combining Uranian points, traditional planets, major asteroids, and Chiron with harmonics and midpoints sorts for natal and predictive work focusing on concrete issues. She is from New York City where she is active with the NCGR chapter.

Astrology WheelNEW AGE FAIR

Sunday February 19, 2012, Sunday, 10AM – 4PM

Four times a year we offer the public a sampling of metaphysical readings: Angel cards, psychometry, and of course, astrology! Plus aura photos, a variety of vendors and bodywork like reflexology, massage or Reiki. Free presentations covering the broad spectrum of the metaphysical world. Basics of Astrology class, 90 minutes, $15. Refreshments available. Free admission. Free parking behind the building, on the street, and across the street behind the fire station. For information, call the ASC InfoLine at (860) 568-8617 or email NAF@myASC.org.

FREE LECTURES 

11:00 a.m. Spirituality, Prophesy & the Science of Time – Denis Picard—
Come join us as we peer into the looking glass at things that have been said about the world around us from long ago and what stories we might tell about our future.

12:00 p.m. Neptune in Pisces 2012 to 2025 – Jacqueline Janes —
The gifts,spiritual and creative energies, and the challenges, deception and fraud, inherent in Neptune.

1:00 p.m. Where are You Going? – Agneta Borstein —
Agneta will explain what planets are most vulnerable, as well as beneficial related to your personal Sun sign.

2:00 p.m. Winter Wellness – Katherine Mashiak —
Using supplements and herbs to maintain good health during cold weather months.

3:00 p.m. The Healing Effects of Forgiveness – Barbara Hardie —
Release past hurts in order to heal ourselves physically, mentally, emotionally and to grow to higher spiritual levels through a powerful guided meditation.

 

USED
BOOK SALE

We will have a used book sale February 16th at the lecture and February 19th.
If anyone wants to contribute, please bring your books, etc.,
to the lecture … please plan on arriving early if you do.

Delve into the study of the stars at a Basics of Astrology class at 1 pm. It lasts 90 minutes and costs just $15, which includes your chart and a coupon for $5 off an astrology reading at the fair.

Admission is free and so is the parking. If the Keeney lot is full, try the public parking lot behind the fire station at 171 Main St. Families are welcome

For more information you can call the ASC InfoLine at 860-568-8617 or find us online at http://www.myASC.org.

The Astrological Society of Connecticut is one of the largest and most active local astrological organizations in the United States dedicated to educating people interested in astrology, sponsoring lectures, workshops, fund-raising fairs, and social activities.
The ASC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Contributions are tax-deductible.

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The Astrology of Politics: The Susan G. Komen Public Relations Disaster

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Beth Turnage

Pink Ribbon(Astrology Explored) Pro-lifers defend it, Pro-Choicers bash it, but it is clear that the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation’s decision to end funding to Planned Parenthood has produced a backlash has colored the public’s perceptions of a once lauded charity as a politics driven vehicle bent on shaping public policy.

The funding was granted for use in breast cancer screening procedures, including mammograms and other breath health education programs.

A spokesperson for Rep. Mike Honda (D-Calif.) said that he personally called Komen founder Nancy Brinker to complain when he heard the news on Tuesday, and he and 22 other members of the House of Representatives have signed onto a letter asking her to reverse her decision.

“This is an alarming development resulting from political pressure from anti-women’s health organizations,” the letter says. “We ask – in the strongest possible terms – that Susan G. Komen reconsider its decision, as the health of millions of brave women everywhere demands the same kind of bravery exhibited the Komen Foundation.”

Continue reading →

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Celtic Astrology: Imbolc and the Symbolism of the Cross-Quarter Days

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Beth Turnage

Imbolc—The intersection of winter and spring(Astrology Explored)

Halfway between the Winter Equinox and the Spring Equinox is the cross-quarter day which the Celts called Imbolc (eem’ ul). We call it Groundhog’s Day, February 2. Though the names are different they come from the same Celtic tradition.

Imbolc marks the day when daylight makes significant progress against the night.

Wikipedia tells us:

The holiday was, and for many still is, a festival of the hearth and home, and a celebration of the lengthening days and the early signs of spring. Celebrations often involved hearthfires, special foods (butter, milk, and bannocks, for example), divination or watching for omens, candles or a bonfire if the weather permits.[1][2] Imbolc is traditionally a time of weather prognostication, and the old tradition of watching to see if serpents or badgers came from their winter dens is perhaps a precursor to the North American Groundhog Day. A Scottish Gaelic proverb about the day is: Continue reading →

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Mundane Astrology & Politics: Why is Florida Such a Troublemaker in Elections?

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Beth Turnage

Florida's State Flag

Florida's State Flag


(Astrology Explored)

Remember this?

Bush v. Gore, 531 U.S. 98 (2000), is the landmark United States Supreme Court decision that effectively resolved the 2000 presidential election in favor of George W. Bush. Only eight days earlier, the United States Supreme Court had unanimously decided the closely related case of Bush v. Palm Beach County Canvassing Board, 531 U.S. 70 (2000), and only three days earlier, had preliminarily halted the recount that was occurring in Florida.

In a per curiam decision, the Court ruled that the Florida Supreme Court’s method for recounting ballots was a violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. The Court also ruled that no alternative method could be established within the time limits set by the State of Florida. Three concurring justices also asserted that the Florida Supreme Court had violated Article II, § 1, cl. 2 of the Constitution, by misinterpreting Florida election law that had been enacted by the Florida Legislature.

In 2008 Hilary Clinton lost crucial delegates when Florida decided to hold its primary early in contravention of Democratic party rules. An unhappy Democratic National Committee stripped Florida of all of its votes, rendering Clinton’s overwhelming victory over Barack Obama meaningless.

Now in 2012 Florida does the same for the Republican primaries: Continue reading →

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The Astrology of Parenting: The Challenge of Generation Y

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Beth Turnage

Tethered Parent Child Conversation

Tethered Child-Parent Converstation


(Astrology Explored)
Today’s parents get a bad rap for being too overprotective. Called Helicopter Parents by authors Neil Howe and William Strauss, they are blamed for ruining their children by sticking their nose into every aspect of their children’s lives, fixing every upset, trivial or no.

“This has been the most protected generation in history,” says Mark Thompson, director of counseling at Colgate University. He points to car seats, bicycle helmets, and even wood chips under park swings. Because Gen Y has been reared in a “risk adverse” way, they tend to be psychologically fragile, robbed of their own identities, and unable to feel a real sense of accomplishment for their efforts.

So it is the parent’s fault when junior can’t handle life. But what do you say when something like this happens? Continue reading →

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The Astrology of the State of the Union Address: President Speaks to US Chart Hotspots

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Beth Turnage

Obama's 2012 State of the Union Address

Obama's 2012 State of the Union Address

His first volley in his re-election bid, President Obama, in his 2012 State of the Union speech, spoke directly to issues that concern the American public at large. The speech at around 9:00 PM EST on January 24, 2012, the information used to cast the chart we will discuss.

We’ll take a look astrologically at Obama’s State of the Union address. The chart below has relevant sections and planets highlighted in different colors so I can point you to the astrological point I’m addressing.

The American Dream and the Issue of Fairness

“ . . . the basic American promise [is] that if you worked hard, you [can] do well enough to raise a family, own a home, send your kids to college, and put a little away for retirement.
The defining issue of our time is how to keep that promise alive. No challenge is more urgent. No debate is more important. We can either settle for a country where a shrinking number of people do really well while a growing number of Americans barely get by, or we can restore an economy where everyone gets a fair shot, and everyone does their fair share, and everyone plays by the same set of rules.”

The chart of the United States (inner wheel), its progressions (middle wheel) and transits (outer wheel) reflects this theme of fairness. The progressed Mars and Moon of the United States, (in the purple section of the chart) in the zodiac sign of Libra, sit on the Natal Saturn of the United States. This natal Saturn reflects the promise of the America dream; if you work hard, you can raise your children with freedom from want, own your own home and have freedom from want in your retirement years. This Saturn is in the tenth house, where the sun shines brightest in midday. Our reputation as the “land of opportunity” comes from this Saturn. Continue reading →

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Mars Retrograde: Just What Are You Doing Down There?

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Beth Turnage

Marilyn Monroe The True Story (Astrology Explored) Newscaster: Mars stations in Virgo on the day of the Aquarian New Moon. Many astrologers have posted their take on this combo, but Astrology Media Press thought to ask the planets themselves, “What does it all mean?”

I am here at the celestial home of Venus, the goddess of beauty and Mars, the god of war. . .

Venus: (dressed as Marilyn Monroe speaking little breathlessly) And sex, don’t forget that he is the god of sex.

Newscaster: Yes, well this is a family show. (changing subject) I love what you are wearing.

Venus: Thank you. I am in the zodiac sign of Pisces right now.

Newscaster: And where is the man of the hour, Mars?

Venus: Um, yes. (Looks around over her shoulder).

Venus: Just where is he now? (Goes to doorway where there are stairs that leads down.)

Venus: (sweetly) Honey, are you down there?

Voice from basement: What?

Venus: (exasperated and in the breathless Marilyn voice) So sorry. He did know you were coming.

Venus: (shouting down the stairs again) Mars! The news people are here!

Mars: (from basement) What? I thought that was Thursday. Look I’m a little busy down here with Uranus.

Venus: (rolls her eyes. There is a knock at the door.)

Venus: Sorry! (rushes off to the door and finds Pluto at the door)

Pluto: Hey, sexy. (Steals a kiss) Where’s your man?

Venus: (flustered) This isn’t a good time. We’ve got a news interview.

Pluto: Really? (Pushes his way past Venus).  I bet he’s in that old man cave of his. Has Uranus gotten here yet? (Pluto heads down the stairs)

Venus: (stamps her feet) Now really! (Catches herself and looks sheepish)

Venus: (to newscaster) So sorry. He IS stationed right now. He tends to become focused on one thing when he stations and he IS in the zodiac sign of Virgo, so he is zeroed in on the minutia of what he is doing. (goes to stairs again.)

Venus: (shouting louder) Honey! The news people are waiting for you!

Mars: (shouting up the stairs) Just a minute! We are going over last year’s facts and figures! We’ve just got to get it right this time!

Venus: (perplexed) Last year? Honey, this is no time to do the taxes!

Various voices from the basement: Yeah! That’s right! We’ll do that again! That will show them! Good job! Be careful with that!

Newscaster: (counting on his fingers and growing alarmed) Mars, Uranus, Pluto. Isn’t it almost a year from when the Fukushima power plants exploded?

Venus: (absently, still staring down the basement steps) I suppose. (raises her voice in annoyance) Mars!

Sounds of footsteps on the stairs. Mars makes his appearance.

Mars: (Shakes newscaster hand) Hello, good to see you. I hope the little woman here (gives her affectionate squeeze a little too hard) has been making you comfortable. Caught me in the middle of a meeting. Lot’s of things coming up! Thinks are going to shake, rattle and roll! My friend Uranus will see to that. Pluto will help too. But we are still working on the details. Get in touch with my boy, Mercury, he handles communications . . .say around January 28, when he meets up with the Aquarius’ new moon point, when he’s at 2 degrees of Aquarius. All the details will come out then. Uranus rules Aquarius, don’t you know. Actually, Saturn used to rule Aquarius, but when Uranus came around, he was MORE than happy to share the work.

(Rumbling sounds come from the basement, Venus looks worried).

Mars: Oops! Got to go! (He bounds down the stairs again)

Venus: Oops? What the . . (She shouts down the stairs like a fishwife) Mars! What are you doing down there. You better not leave a mess for me to clean up!

Mars: (calling up the stairs) Don’t worry, sweetheart. I’ll take care of it.

Venus: (turning to newscaster, exasperated) As if he ever does.

Newscaster: (to audience smiling broadly) So there you have it folks. Expect some exciting things coming your way!

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horoscope chart Aquarian New Moon

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