Previous Programme of Events - 2006

Jan 11th: CHECK YOUR TRANSITS - with Paul Newman
Bring your chart for the popular 'transits for the year' - and see what the planets have in store for the coming year. If you would like your chart prepared beforehand on an OHP slide please contact Muriel on 01202 604021 [or on the night you can transfer your chart to a blank slide.]

Feb 8th: DISCOVER ATLANTIS - Diana Cooper
7pm for 7.30pm start. To be held in Poole at the Christian Spiritualist Church Cost: £5.00For further information and tickets please contact: Muriel - 01202 604021

Mar 8th: ASTROCARTOGRAPHY & LIFE EVENTS - Janette Russell
A look at Places of significance in peoples lives; a look at Astrocartography with regard to life events both Karmic and Mundane. Why do things happen to us in certain places? Where do we meet people who influence our lives? Why do some places give us positive or negative vibes?

Apr 12th: ASTROLOGICAL GARDENING -Sue Hole
Sue will cover a range of topics including: Plant growth and planetary cycles; how plant characteristics such as colour, or habit determine planetary rulership; Astrological garden designs (e.g. herb gardens); Moon phase gardening.

May 10th: ERNEST SHACKLETON THE EXPLORER - Jennie Scott
Jennie will talk about this fascinating explorer from the Edwardian era. She talking about this very Aquarian man who was way ahead of his time in his approach to life. We will look at his chart and have a look at the signatures responsible for his unique qualities. The talk will be suitable for all, even those with no astrological knowledge.

Jun 14th: GONE WITH THE WIND: THE ZODIACAL PARADE - Alex Trenoweth
Gone With the Wind, written by Margaret Mitchell, and was an instant bestseller when it was released in 1936. The movie broke all box office records and created unforgettable characters such as Scarlett O’Hara, Rhett Butler and Melanie Wilkes (immortalised respectively by Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable and Olivia DeHavilland).. Alex Trenoweth investigates the astrological reasons for the movies enduring appeal.

Jul 12th: HARMONICS – Chris Mitchell
Your birth chart is like a tune - we normally concentrate on the main theme but harmonics provide a way of hearing the rich undercurrents running alongside the main theme tune as well. Each "harmonic" provides a whole set of resonant points in your chart that enable you to take a magnifying glass to your chart and look at the finer detail. Don't just hum the tune - listen to the symphony orchestra playing in your chart!

Aug 9th: OPEN FORUM AND WAC BIRTHDAY SOCIAL.
To begin with there will be a couple of short introductory talks, after which we will celebrate the 5th birthday of WAC.

Sep 13th: ASTROLOGY AND THE BEATLES - Paul Newman
Paul will be looking in some detail at the individual and composite charts of the Beatles, plus the charts of some special moments in their unique career (Lennon and McCartney's first meeting, Brian Epstein at the Cavern, Beatles meet Elvis etc.)

Oct 11th: THE CRYSTAL ZODIAC - Judy Hall
Many people are aware of the fact that there is a birthstone associated with each sign of the zodiac but many are surprised to learn that there are, in fact several, and that the history of these associations goes way back into antiquity. Judy Hall will share some of the research into the history of birthstones that she has undertaken as part of her M.A. in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology at Bath Spa University. Research which, so far, has encompassed ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, India, Arabia, medieval astrology, alchemy, number, sacred geometry and much much more!

Nov 8th: ASTROLOGY & SYNCHRONICITY - Phoebe Wyss
The art of astrology is based on the synchronicity between the macrocosm and the microcosm. This talk explores this mysterious law which ensures there are no coincidences in life. You will be invited to test it by playing an astrology board game Phoebe has created. Will the throw of the dice, that leads you to a certain house and planet, correspond to your issues? Come and see.

Dec 13th: CHRISTMAS SOCIAL
Bring some mince pies and other festive goodies, look back on the year and prepare for the next.