See also Previous talks and events 2020 to 2021. Most of the talks below are available to view on our YouTube channel.
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Thurs. 1 Sept., 7.30pm (UK time). Entrance from 7.15pm
Up The Golden Path
with A.T. Mann
We are delighted to welcome back top U.S. astrologer, author, designer and artist A.T. (Tad) Mann, author of eighteen books on astrology, sacred architecture, sexuality and gardens.
His Logarithmic Time Scale concept, based on the ideas of G.I Gurdjieff, J.D. Ouspensky and Rodney Collin, inform his books on astrology, including The Round Art: The Astrology of Time and Space, Life Time Astrology and Astrology and the Art of Healing.
"The lifetime journey from childhood to adulthood, and beyond to the transcendent, is a process in time. Astrology reflects this, but it rarely manifests in our techniques.
Follow A.T. Mann’s journey through history, our own history, and a new way of seeing your life in time that allows you to step through into the core of your being and beyond.'
A.T. Mann was self-taught, enabled by the works of Gurdjieff and Ouspensly, and Rodney Collin, into a “Fourth Way” philosophy that utilizes this essential dynamic in its mechanism and practice. Having now done over 5000 readings using Life Time Astrology, it is even more strongly validated."
His Logarithmic Time Scale concept, based on the ideas of G.I Gurdjieff, J.D. Ouspensky and Rodney Collin, inform his books on astrology, including The Round Art: The Astrology of Time and Space, Life Time Astrology and Astrology and the Art of Healing.
"The lifetime journey from childhood to adulthood, and beyond to the transcendent, is a process in time. Astrology reflects this, but it rarely manifests in our techniques.
Follow A.T. Mann’s journey through history, our own history, and a new way of seeing your life in time that allows you to step through into the core of your being and beyond.'
A.T. Mann was self-taught, enabled by the works of Gurdjieff and Ouspensly, and Rodney Collin, into a “Fourth Way” philosophy that utilizes this essential dynamic in its mechanism and practice. Having now done over 5000 readings using Life Time Astrology, it is even more strongly validated."
A.T. (Tad) Mann was born in New York in 1943, graduated from Cornell University Architecture School and worked as an architectural designer for years in New York City and Rome, creating many buildings which won design awards. Since 1972, he has created and practiced Life Time Astrology whilst living in the UK, Denmark and currently the US. His technique is a dynamic narrative astrology, alive and active, from conception to old age and death.
His books include The Round Art: Astrology of Time and Space (1978); Life Time Astrology (1984); The Divine Plot: Astrology and Reincarnation (1986); Astrology and the Art of Healing (1989); The Mandala Astrological Tarot (1988); and a series of books on the Sacred.
Website: www.atmann.net
The sheet below (which you can download or view full-screen) shows the flow of time through different 'octaves' throughout a person's life, from the moment of conception (the cusp of the 9th house) through Gestation (9th to 12th houses) via the Asc (birth) to Childhood (1st to 4th houses), then Maturity (5th to 8th houses), to the archetypal moment of death which is also the cusp of the 9th house. Beyond this point is the archetypal realm of Transcendence, which overlaps with the octave of Gestation.
Also shown are an example of Life*Time dates, showing when planets in the birth chart 'register' (i.e. when a particular planet manifests most strongly in your life) or are in aspect, for a given moment during the person's life.
On the second page is a Logarithmic Time Scale that can be printed onto a transparency and overlaid on your birth chart, for a quick way of seeing at what age you will be (or were) when planets 'register'.
His books include The Round Art: Astrology of Time and Space (1978); Life Time Astrology (1984); The Divine Plot: Astrology and Reincarnation (1986); Astrology and the Art of Healing (1989); The Mandala Astrological Tarot (1988); and a series of books on the Sacred.
Website: www.atmann.net
The sheet below (which you can download or view full-screen) shows the flow of time through different 'octaves' throughout a person's life, from the moment of conception (the cusp of the 9th house) through Gestation (9th to 12th houses) via the Asc (birth) to Childhood (1st to 4th houses), then Maturity (5th to 8th houses), to the archetypal moment of death which is also the cusp of the 9th house. Beyond this point is the archetypal realm of Transcendence, which overlaps with the octave of Gestation.
Also shown are an example of Life*Time dates, showing when planets in the birth chart 'register' (i.e. when a particular planet manifests most strongly in your life) or are in aspect, for a given moment during the person's life.
On the second page is a Logarithmic Time Scale that can be printed onto a transparency and overlaid on your birth chart, for a quick way of seeing at what age you will be (or were) when planets 'register'.
Thurs. 4 August, 7.30pm (UK time). Entrance from 7.15pm
Map out your life with traditional astrology!
with Chris Mitchell
Illustration from The Book of Knowledge; Treating of the Wisdom of the Ancients, by William Lilly. With thanks to The Wellcome Trust. Creative Commons License https://wellcomecollection.org/works/ggaywgct/images?id=z6j42tfk
Modern astrology is awash with a full toolkit of useful techniques, and it's easy to think of traditional astrology - with just seven planets and five aspects - as being a bit simplistic. But traditional astrology has its own toolkit of techniques that you can incorporate into your own practice.
In tonight's talk, we'll start with a quick introduction to traditional astrology to show where it's similar and where it's different to modern astrology, before diving into a couple of fascinating predictive techniques that will help you map out your life.
Chris Mitchell has a PhD from the University of Leicester on the topic of medieval astrology and an MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology from Bath Spa University College. He is a tutor on that MA course, now hosted at the University of Wales, and holds a diploma in Medieval Astrology from Astrologos. He has been actively involved in promoting and teaching astrology since the 1990s, is on the boards of the Astrological Association, the Association of Professional Astrologers International (APAI), and the International Association of Ethics in Astrology (IAEA), and has given talks to groups and conferences in Europe and the US. He is the author of England's First Astrology Book, and was the joint recipient of the Charles Harvey Award for Exceptional Service to Astrology in 2021.
In tonight's talk, we'll start with a quick introduction to traditional astrology to show where it's similar and where it's different to modern astrology, before diving into a couple of fascinating predictive techniques that will help you map out your life.
Chris Mitchell has a PhD from the University of Leicester on the topic of medieval astrology and an MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology from Bath Spa University College. He is a tutor on that MA course, now hosted at the University of Wales, and holds a diploma in Medieval Astrology from Astrologos. He has been actively involved in promoting and teaching astrology since the 1990s, is on the boards of the Astrological Association, the Association of Professional Astrologers International (APAI), and the International Association of Ethics in Astrology (IAEA), and has given talks to groups and conferences in Europe and the US. He is the author of England's First Astrology Book, and was the joint recipient of the Charles Harvey Award for Exceptional Service to Astrology in 2021.
Saturday 23rd July 2pm
Walk and Tea at Pittville Park
Pittville Pump Room, Cheltenham. Photo © Philip Halling (cc-by-sa/2.0)
Join us for an afternoon stroll and some friendly astro-chat in Pittville Park, Cheltenham, followed by afternoon tea. A chance to catch up with old friends in person, and make new ones.
The Pump Room was built between 1825 and 1830 and houses the original marble pump that to this day enables visitors to sample the mineral waters once made fashionable by King George III when he visited Cheltenham in 1788.
Meet at the bandstand to the front left of the Pump Room (pictured above) at 3pm. We will have a leisurely stroll around the lake before returning to the Pump Room and nearby Deco Heritage Cafe, where you can purchase tea and cake (or you can bring your own). We will aim to finish by 5.30pm. There are seats outside the cafe, but we suggest bringing a picnic rug or camping chair to sit on the grass if there are not enough seats left.
Parking (£2 for up to three hours) available behind the Pump Room. Car park accessible from East Approach Drive only. There is some limited on-street parking in nearby streets.
Please check this web page before travelling in case of cancellation/postponement!
Directions:
Sat Nav: GL52 3JE
If approaching by car from Cheltenham town centre, follow the signs north to Pittville or Prestbury, and take the exit into Albert Road at the small roundabout in Pittville.
If you wish to use free on-street parking there may be spaces in Pittville Lawn (the second turning on the left up Albert Road), though it does get crowded.
If parking at the Pump Room car park take the fourth turning on the left opposite Pittvile School, into East Approach Drive. At the end of the drive you will see the Pump Room with car park behind, to the right.
Map:
The Pump Room was built between 1825 and 1830 and houses the original marble pump that to this day enables visitors to sample the mineral waters once made fashionable by King George III when he visited Cheltenham in 1788.
Meet at the bandstand to the front left of the Pump Room (pictured above) at 3pm. We will have a leisurely stroll around the lake before returning to the Pump Room and nearby Deco Heritage Cafe, where you can purchase tea and cake (or you can bring your own). We will aim to finish by 5.30pm. There are seats outside the cafe, but we suggest bringing a picnic rug or camping chair to sit on the grass if there are not enough seats left.
Parking (£2 for up to three hours) available behind the Pump Room. Car park accessible from East Approach Drive only. There is some limited on-street parking in nearby streets.
Please check this web page before travelling in case of cancellation/postponement!
Directions:
Sat Nav: GL52 3JE
If approaching by car from Cheltenham town centre, follow the signs north to Pittville or Prestbury, and take the exit into Albert Road at the small roundabout in Pittville.
If you wish to use free on-street parking there may be spaces in Pittville Lawn (the second turning on the left up Albert Road), though it does get crowded.
If parking at the Pump Room car park take the fourth turning on the left opposite Pittvile School, into East Approach Drive. At the end of the drive you will see the Pump Room with car park behind, to the right.
Map:
Thurs. 7 July, 7.30pm (UK time). Entrance from 7.15pm
When Place Reflects your Soul: Theory and Practice of Astro*Carto*Graphy™
with Alejo López
Thurs. 2 June, 7.30pm (UK time). Entrance from 7.15pm
An Astrological Look at the Ukrainian Situation
with Fernanda Paiva
In this talk Fernanda will be exploring a few different astrology charts to try and make sense of the unprecedented situation in Ukraine.
What can astrology reveal about it? Is there any specific signature that emerges from the charts?
Fernanda Paiva is a teacher and practicing astrologer with a BA. in History and she acquired her astrology certificate with distinction at the London School of Astrology. She has been published by Flare UK, IAM Infinity magazine, the AA Journal and at the Astrodienst website, and she is currently working on her thesis for the MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology at the University of Wales. Fernanda is originally from Brazil but has been living in the UK for the past 14 years.
What can astrology reveal about it? Is there any specific signature that emerges from the charts?
Fernanda Paiva is a teacher and practicing astrologer with a BA. in History and she acquired her astrology certificate with distinction at the London School of Astrology. She has been published by Flare UK, IAM Infinity magazine, the AA Journal and at the Astrodienst website, and she is currently working on her thesis for the MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology at the University of Wales. Fernanda is originally from Brazil but has been living in the UK for the past 14 years.
Thurs. 5 May, 7.30pm (UK time). Entrance from 7.15pm
The Nodes of the Moon in Ancient Astrology
with Acyuta-bhava Das
Acyuta-bhava Das will explore the ancient use and understanding of the nodes of the Moon in chart delineations, while also tracking out the historical development of the modern use of the Moon's nodes in evolutionary astrology.
Whatever perspective students may prefer, this talk will help practitioners become well rounded in their understanding of the nodes of the Moon throughout the entire history of horoscopic astrology.
Acyuta-bhava Das (Adam Elenbaas) is a professional astrologer, author, and yoga teacher from the Twin Cities of Minnesota. Acyuta is the critically acclaimed author of "Fishers of Men: The Gospel of an Ayahuasca Vision Quest," (Tarcher/Penguin 2010), and one of the founding writers/contributing editors of the popular web magazine, RealitySandwich. Acyuta holds an M.A. in English, Language, and Literature, and an M.F.A in Creative Non-Fiction Writing.
Acyuta teaches courses on Hellenistic astrology, Yoga Philosophy, and Horary Astrology, and is an initiated disciple of Gaudiya Vaishnavism (Bhakti Yoga). Website: nightlightastrology.com.
Whatever perspective students may prefer, this talk will help practitioners become well rounded in their understanding of the nodes of the Moon throughout the entire history of horoscopic astrology.
Acyuta-bhava Das (Adam Elenbaas) is a professional astrologer, author, and yoga teacher from the Twin Cities of Minnesota. Acyuta is the critically acclaimed author of "Fishers of Men: The Gospel of an Ayahuasca Vision Quest," (Tarcher/Penguin 2010), and one of the founding writers/contributing editors of the popular web magazine, RealitySandwich. Acyuta holds an M.A. in English, Language, and Literature, and an M.F.A in Creative Non-Fiction Writing.
Acyuta teaches courses on Hellenistic astrology, Yoga Philosophy, and Horary Astrology, and is an initiated disciple of Gaudiya Vaishnavism (Bhakti Yoga). Website: nightlightastrology.com.
How to donate:
Aquarius Severn is a non-profit group run by a volunteer committee and helpers.
If you are able to give a small donation of £1 to £3 GBP (£1 is approximately US$1.40 or €1.15 - check current rates or see what £1 is in your own currency) when you register for one of our online talks, it will help us cover our monthly Zoom fees and to continue bringing you great astrological speakers. We're very grateful for any donations and you can donate more if you wish.
Please do not feel obliged however as we recognise that many are experiencing financial difficulties in the current situation.
To donate by card or paypal, select how much wish to give and click the button below. You can donate for multiple talks by adding donations to your shopping cart, then going to the checkout. For donations via bank transfer or cheque, please contact our Treasurer Kris at kris@aquariussevern.com.
If you are able to give a small donation of £1 to £3 GBP (£1 is approximately US$1.40 or €1.15 - check current rates or see what £1 is in your own currency) when you register for one of our online talks, it will help us cover our monthly Zoom fees and to continue bringing you great astrological speakers. We're very grateful for any donations and you can donate more if you wish.
Please do not feel obliged however as we recognise that many are experiencing financial difficulties in the current situation.
To donate by card or paypal, select how much wish to give and click the button below. You can donate for multiple talks by adding donations to your shopping cart, then going to the checkout. For donations via bank transfer or cheque, please contact our Treasurer Kris at kris@aquariussevern.com.
Thurs 14 April, 7.30pm (UK time). Entrance from 7.15pm
Please note date this may be moved to 14th April!
Open Discussion Evening
For this meeting, we will be hosting an open discussion evening in which you will be invited to share your thoughts and reflections on several questions with a link to astrology, such as 'What first attracted you to astrology?' and 'why do you remain interested in it?'.
We'll use breakout rooms for most questions so that you can get to know fellow attendees within a small group. The small group discussions will be followed by our usual whole group astro-chat.
An opportunity to get together with fellow astrology enthusiasts, meet old friends and perhaps make new ones!
The evening will be hosted by the Aquarius Severn Committee: Pamela Armstrong, Graham Boston, Gillian Crawford and Kris Lee.
We won't be recording this event.
You must Register in advance for this webinar.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom containing information about joining the meeting.
To attend on the evening, click the 'Click Here to Join' link in your registration email.
We'll use breakout rooms for most questions so that you can get to know fellow attendees within a small group. The small group discussions will be followed by our usual whole group astro-chat.
An opportunity to get together with fellow astrology enthusiasts, meet old friends and perhaps make new ones!
The evening will be hosted by the Aquarius Severn Committee: Pamela Armstrong, Graham Boston, Gillian Crawford and Kris Lee.
We won't be recording this event.
You must Register in advance for this webinar.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom containing information about joining the meeting.
To attend on the evening, click the 'Click Here to Join' link in your registration email.
Thurs. 3 March, 7.30pm (UK time). Entrance from 7.15pm
The Dark Moon Waltermath: The Life and Loves of a She-Devil
with Pamela Armstrong
Pamela will explore this fascinating asteroid, looking at the talents and talons of what might be our darkest Dark Moon.
The Dark Moon Waltermath is ancient and archaic and wild. Finding this Dark Moon asteroid in your chart is about finding that place where one of the oldest parts of our being meets, greets and treats with the 21st Century.
The Dark Moon’s position in our horoscope offers a gateway into our own personal unconscious. Astrologer Pamela Armstrong will talk about how this can reveal to us, if we so chose to look great self knowledge and self awareness.
Pamela Armstrong is a skyscape archaeologist and PhD candidate at the University of Bournemouth where she is researching Neolithic cosmology. Her MA from the University of Wales included the study of subjects ranging from Stellar Religions to Sacred Geography, Cosmology, Magic and Divination.
The Dark Moon Waltermath is ancient and archaic and wild. Finding this Dark Moon asteroid in your chart is about finding that place where one of the oldest parts of our being meets, greets and treats with the 21st Century.
The Dark Moon’s position in our horoscope offers a gateway into our own personal unconscious. Astrologer Pamela Armstrong will talk about how this can reveal to us, if we so chose to look great self knowledge and self awareness.
Pamela Armstrong is a skyscape archaeologist and PhD candidate at the University of Bournemouth where she is researching Neolithic cosmology. Her MA from the University of Wales included the study of subjects ranging from Stellar Religions to Sacred Geography, Cosmology, Magic and Divination.
Thursday 3 Feb, 7.30pm (UK time). Entrance from 7.15pm
Navigating The Financial Universe 2022 to 2030
with Christeen Skinner
With Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, and Sedna all changing signs between 2023 and 2026, Christeen will discuss how we can successfully navigate the impact these ingresses might have on our financial affairs.
Christeen Skinner is a highly respected speaker on financial and business astrology and is the author of several books on the subject including ‘The Financial Universe’, ‘Exploring the Financial Universe’, ‘The Beginners Guide to the Financial Universe’ and ‘Navigating the Financial Universe’ which was published in August 2019 and forecast a pandemic in 2020.
How to donate:
Aquarius Severn is a non-profit group run by a volunteer committee and helpers.
If you are able to give a small donation of £1 to £3 GBP (£1 is approximately US$1.40 or €1.15 - check current rates or see what £1 is in your own currency) when you register for one of our online talks, it will help us cover our monthly Zoom fees and to continue bringing you great astrological speakers. We're very grateful for any donations and you can donate more if you wish.
Please do not feel obliged however as we recognise that many are experiencing financial difficulties in the current situation.
To donate by card or paypal, select how much wish to give and click the button below. You can donate for multiple talks by adding donations to your shopping cart, then going to the checkout. For donations via bank transfer or cheque, please contact our Treasurer Kris at kris@aquariussevern.com.
Christeen Skinner is a highly respected speaker on financial and business astrology and is the author of several books on the subject including ‘The Financial Universe’, ‘Exploring the Financial Universe’, ‘The Beginners Guide to the Financial Universe’ and ‘Navigating the Financial Universe’ which was published in August 2019 and forecast a pandemic in 2020.
How to donate:
Aquarius Severn is a non-profit group run by a volunteer committee and helpers.
If you are able to give a small donation of £1 to £3 GBP (£1 is approximately US$1.40 or €1.15 - check current rates or see what £1 is in your own currency) when you register for one of our online talks, it will help us cover our monthly Zoom fees and to continue bringing you great astrological speakers. We're very grateful for any donations and you can donate more if you wish.
Please do not feel obliged however as we recognise that many are experiencing financial difficulties in the current situation.
To donate by card or paypal, select how much wish to give and click the button below. You can donate for multiple talks by adding donations to your shopping cart, then going to the checkout. For donations via bank transfer or cheque, please contact our Treasurer Kris at kris@aquariussevern.com.
Thursday 6 Jan, 7.30pm (UK time). Entrance from 7.15pm
The Astrology of 2022
with Aquarius Severn committee members
Graham Boston and Kris Lee
With the main astrological event of 2022 being a Jupiter-Neptune conjunction in Pisces it promises to be a more peaceful year than 2021 with its multiple Saturn-Uranus squares. Or does it?
Join Graham as he briefly reviews how the astrology of 2021 played out then looks forward to how 2022 might manifest on the collective level.
Following this, Kris will lead a guided visualisation of the Jupiter-Neptune conjunction after which (time permitting) you will have an opportunity to share your experience with the group.
You are also invited to bring an object or image that symbolises what the conjunction means to you, show it to the group using your camera and to share your reasons for choosing it.
Please note that participants will be selected on a random basis within a 15-minute segment so there probably won't be time for everyone. Don't worry if you don't have anything or don't wish to participate - it's entirely optional :-)
We will end by exploring how the main event of the year might play out on the individual level.
Afterwards the floor will be open as usual for a relaxed general conversation.
Join Graham as he briefly reviews how the astrology of 2021 played out then looks forward to how 2022 might manifest on the collective level.
Following this, Kris will lead a guided visualisation of the Jupiter-Neptune conjunction after which (time permitting) you will have an opportunity to share your experience with the group.
You are also invited to bring an object or image that symbolises what the conjunction means to you, show it to the group using your camera and to share your reasons for choosing it.
Please note that participants will be selected on a random basis within a 15-minute segment so there probably won't be time for everyone. Don't worry if you don't have anything or don't wish to participate - it's entirely optional :-)
We will end by exploring how the main event of the year might play out on the individual level.
Afterwards the floor will be open as usual for a relaxed general conversation.
