Astrology classes are given by professional astrologer and teacher Paul Newman. If you want more details about the classes Paul can be contacted on 01202 695068 or Email: pneuma@ukonline.co.uk.
Please note that there will be a charge per evening for attending these classes.
Astrology Classes
The Latest Newsletter (2008)
What is my future? This seems to have been the main theme at the WAC during the past year.
The room was packed in January, when Paul Newman presented his annual and extremely popular “Transits for the Year” evening, by giving brief outlines of what the year ahead might hold and reading the acetate charts brought along by our members. Thanks to Paul, January always gets us off to a great start, and surprisingly so many manage to turn up early!
The subject of Chris Mitchell’s talk in February was ‘Geomancy, the Mediaeval Art of Fortune Telling’, which means "fortune telling from the Earth". Geomancy has been practised across the world for thousands of years and Chris demonstrated very clearly how it all works and even did some free fortune-telling for us afterwards!
March and April brought us down to earth with a talk by Judy Hall about Saturn and Soul Growth, explaining the karmic function and difficulties that Saturn can bring as well as the perennial wisdom of the soul. Then Phoebe Wyss spoke about her new book ‘Hercules’ Labours: the Evolutionary Path around the Zodiac’ and we all had an opportunity to see which of the Hercules’ myths are relevant to us, what they reveal about our pastlife karma and present-life challenges and how the relevant myths worked in our lives.
In June Garry Phillipson talked about Reevaluating Harmonics and showed us how we can get a lot of useful information from charts if we look at certain harmonics, or 'minor aspects', with a very interesting and mainly practical talk.
In July Andean Mesa Carrier, Lorraine Exley, spoke about ‘Taripay Pacha’ which translates as the 'Judgement Time' and means "The Age of Meeting Ourselves Again", and presented some idea of the mysteries ahead, giving us guidance on how to open ourselves to new ways of participating in this planetary energy to become more active citizens and learn the way of the Earthkeepers, the medicine men and women. This will also enable us to perceive a much higher level of energy and vibration and so to manifest new levels of awareness on earth.
With Neptune transiting over the group’s chart ruler, Uranus, and opposing our Leo Sun, something of the unpredictable may well be on the horizon. The Lunar Eclipse on 16 August, affecting the group’s chart may well give some indication. Neptune, Lord of the Eclipse, suggests a ‘desolving’, an illusion, a mystery.
Eileen runs our Library from her own home with most of the books being her own, but many have been kindly donated for our use. The library continues to grow and we now have a very extensive collection with books on every aspect of astrology. Always open to new ideas, we welcome different speakers on all topics of astrology and related subjects. The group continues to thrive in its original way, which is indicative of its North Node in Cancer conjunct Jupiter and the Moon.
The theme of Pat Hutton's talk in September is "Pluto in Capricorn", followed by further visits from Paul Newman and Judy Hall to round off the year. We look forward to welcoming some new speakers for 2009, and to a very interesting year ahead.
Compiled by Eileen and Bernadette (August 2008)
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.
Previous Programme of Events - 2008
Feb 13th: Geomancy, the Mediaeval Art of Fortune Telling - Chris Mitchell:
Mar 12th: Saturn and soul growth: the karmic potential in your chart - Judy Hall
Esoteric astrology looked on Saturn as the ‘ring-pass-not’ beyond which only the initiated could progress and the ancients looked on Saturn as the soul. This practical workshop will explore Saturn in the birthchart as an indicator of the karmic deficits and challenges and the perennial wisdom carried by your soul. [Bring your chart on an OHP slide or on the night you can transfer your chart to a blank slide.]
Apr 9th: Hercules'Labours: the Evolutionary Path round the Zodiac - An interactive talk by Phoebe Wyss
May 14th: Open Forum at WAC
An open evening for all levels whether complete beginners or professional. Come along and bring your charts of either personal or topical events. Bring your thoughts and ideas, bring your questions, bring your friends, but most importantly, bring yourselves.
Jun 11th: Re-evaluating Harmonic Charts - Garry Phillipson
Jul 9th: TARIPAY PACHA - Lorraine Exley
Aug 13th: OPEN FORUM AND WAC BIRTHDAY SOCIAL.
Sep 10th: PLUTO IN CAPRICORN – Pat Hutton
Pat will look at the implications both globally and personally of Pluto’s transit into the Saturn ruled sign of Capricorn, where it will remain until the end of November 2024. Over the last 13 years, we have become used to the extravagance of Pluto’s journey through Sagittarius, and it is no coincidence that when it joined Jupiter in Capricorn earlier this year, the credit squeeze began to bite. Pat will talk us through this and other probabilities under this influence and throw open the subject for further debate.
Oct 8th: FAMOUS ASTROLOGERS - Paul Newman
Nov 12th: SOUL PURPOSE OR SOUL IMPERATIVE? – Judy Hall
Karmic astrology believes that there is a purpose to incarnation, a Soul intention to grow and evolve. But can we ascertain our true purpose from the Chart and are there other factors that can intervene? To bring greater clarity to our Soul’s journey, Judy will consider it from a higher vibrational level as well as from the placement of the Moon/Saturn/Neptune and the North and South Nodes, to help us understand the challenges, expectations and ingrained patterns shown in the Chart and the karmic lessons to be learned.
Dec 10th: CHRISTMAS SOCIAL
[No admission charge for this event]
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27/12/05 : Programme page updated for 2006 events.
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29/10/05 : Updated 2006 event details for April. Amended contact details
22/10/05 : Added link to 2005 programme page to see planned events for 2006
04/06/05 : Talk details for July to December 2005 amended.
22/05/05 : Talk details for July to December 2005 updated.
26/03/05 : Talk details added for June, changed for July.
27/11/04 : Program of events for January to June 2005 now available. Updated links page, adding link to bristolastrology.net.
06/06/04 : Program of events for July to December 2004 now available
03/03/04 : Shamanic Journey of the Sun project link changed to point to new website.
11/02/04 : Program of events for January to June 2004 finalised.
15/12/03 : Initial version of program of events for 2004 added.
03/08/03 : Talk info for October added to Program of events.
19/07/03 : Program details for Jul to Dec added.
05/06/03 : June talk details added, astrology class information amended.
26/04/03 : Details for the talk in June changed
25/04/03 : Pat Law's talk details added to programme
15/03/03 : Rectification talk notes added to Articles and Papers page
23/10/02 : Programme for Jan to June 2003 added. Some changes made to graphics and layout of index. Details of astrology classes added.
26/05/02 : Programme for 2002 July to December finalised.
10/02/02 : Programme for 2002 updated, with more info on July.
26/01/02 : Some members home pages added to the links page.
18/12/01 : Programme for 2002 now available.
23/11/01 : Included more detail about Astrology Classes, tidy of main programme page.
05/11/01 : Changed programme for Nov 21st to Open Forum. Updated preview of 2002 programme.
28/10/01 : Changed programme for Dec 5th from Quiz Night to Open Forum on Mercury.
26/08/01 : Saturn talk notes added.
12/08/01 : Website updated ready for 'launch' day on August 15th. .
21/07/01 : New format and look for The Wessex Astrology Circle.
10/07/01 : Meetings for August added to the program.
09/07/01 : Temporary Contact Info added, plus details of July 4th's meeting and the planned meeting for July18th.
03/07/01 : News section returns, program and contact info updated.
Astrology Links
SOCIETIES AND CLUBS
bristolastrology.net - the portal for astrology related events and organisations in Bristol
and the West.
The Shamanic Journey of the Sun, the results of a 12-month experiment using astrology and shamanism to honour the Sun's path and search for lost pieces of the Planet Earth's Soul by Lorraine Exley and Paul Newman
Faculty of Astrological Studies, offers three levels of Correspondence Course for students
wishing to study at home: Certificate, Intermediate and Diploma.
Mayo School of Astrology, offers three levels of Correspondence Course for students wishing to study at home: Basic, Advanced Preparatory and Advanced
Diploma.
E-ZINES/JOURNALS/MAGAZINES
Apollon, Journal of Psychological Astrology.
Circles of Light, Weekly E-zine of astrology and metaphysics.
The Mountain Astrologer Magazine, one of the best English-language astrology magazine in the world today.
GENERAL
Urania Trust, The Urania Trust is a registered UK educational charity, founded in 1970,
which provides a service to the British and worldwide astrological community.
Widgets World Astrology, a large selection of resources, including the facility to post arcticles which may be published on line.
ONLINE SHOPPING
Astro Shop Online, mostly reports and readings.
The Wessex Astrologer, sells astrology books and products. Distributor
of the Mountain Astrologer in the UK
SOFTWARE
Astrocalc, Astrocalc is available as a basic chart calculation program with a range of
optional building blocks, this means you can buy what you need (or can afford).
Astrolabe, home of SolarFire
Astrolog, download and documentation site. Astrolog is a powerful, customizable, and platform independent astrology chart calculation program, it is 100% freeware and requires no registration fee. Definitely a good choice.
Matrix,
home of WinStar, plus access to AstroTalk E-zine.
World of Wisdom, Horoscope Interpreter (with transits), plus Love Horoscopes (synastry).
Previous Programme of Events - 2007
PROGRAMME SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Meetings are held on 2nd Wednesday of the month.
Jan 10th: CHECK YOUR TRANSITS - with Paul Newman
Sep 12th: ASTROLOGY IN HYPNOTHERAPY - Pat Law
Oct 10th: QUIZ SHOWS & TALK SHOWS- Paul Newman
Nov 14th : 13 MOONS CONVERSATIONS WITH THE GODDESS - Peter Knight
Meetings, Contact Details & Venue
A charge of £5.00 is made for the meetings unless otherwise stated.
Programme subject to changes. Please check if you want to attend a particular meeting.