presented by Julia Bondi
Monday Evening May 18, 2009 7-9 PM
Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library, A Street, Ashland
upstairs in the Railroad Museum
$6 General, $5 Seniors 62+, $4 NCGR Members
Our astrological chart is a window into our destiny, our soul and our psyche. Knowledge of the fundamentals in your chart provides a foundation on which a spiritual and psychological practice can be based.
All astrological data, including planets, elements, aspects and houses, illuminate where we are integrated and can draw on our strengths and where we are not integrated and sabotage ourselves. These psychological weaknesses lead to defensive behaviors that continually frustrate us and keep us stuck in some areas of our lives. Each chart also contains its own medicine which is the antidote to the weaknesses and wounds it reveals. With greater knowledge of our charts from this perspective we can become our own healers and be more honest and open with any therapist or healer we consult.
I will discuss how I use Astrology to frame an initial therapy session and determine the approach that will be most effective for that person. We will analyze several charts in detail to understand the impact of our early life, our experiences and our own personality traits on our behavior. While karma and past life experiences are clearly visible in each chart and do inform the underlying meaning of both our gifts and our wounds, it is helpful to learn strategies that enable us to act differently and consciously in our daily lives.
Julia Bondi began her study of Metaphysics and Astrology in 1973. With degrees in clinical psychology, history, and esoteric philosophy as well as a 25 year career as a successful practicing Astrologer and spiritual counselor, Julia brings a visionary and practical view of Astrology to her work and her clients. Julia has taught Astrology and Metaphysics for 20 years, has spoken at NCGR conferences and is a published writer.
SONCGR/Astrology in Ashland is a community of people who share an interest in astrology. For more information call 541.482.8988, or e-mail soncgr@mind.net
presented by Dana Gerhardt
Monday Evening Apr 20, 2009 7-9 PM
Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library, A Street, Ashland
upstairs in the Railroad Museum
$6 General, $5 Seniors 62+, $4 NCGR Members
Join Dana and tune into the special gifts of Venus Retrograde, since we meet just as Venus turns direct (after her retrograde journey from March 6 through April 17). During the retrograde Venus is at her most independent and powerful. What messages has she brought you? We’ll explore the astronomy and psychology of the Venus cycle, and with Venusian techniques, deepen your personal experience of the goddess of beauty, love and happiness.
A popular columnist with The Mountain Astrologer since 1991, Dana Gerhardt is an internationally respected astrologer. She has lectured extensively and written for numerous astrology websites and publications. She counts herself both a believer and a skeptic, not content with astrology’s assumptions until she can touch and taste their proof in people’s lives. She enjoys bringing to her teaching and writing a healthy dose of real life confessions and anecdotes.
SONCGR/Astrology in Ashland is a community of people who share an interest in astrology. For more information call 541.482.8988, or e-mail soncgr@mind.net
USER’S GUIDE TO ASTROLOGY by Bruce Scofield
Mary Plumb says “It’s an excellent, basic, inexpensive book for beginners (and others).”
from the website:
User’s Guide to Astrology introduces astrology to both believers and non-believers. It explains many little-known facets of astrology including its long history and why astrology is currently rejected by science. In fact, “User’s Guide” answers most, if not all, questions about what astrology is in one, concise volume. You’ll find descriptions of all the major astrological symbols, planets, aspects, signs, and houses. There is also much valuable information on computers and astrology, help in finding an astrologer, a “try-this-at-home” section, a list of planetary movements for the next ten years, and a directory of publications and services. http://www.onereed.com/books/uguide.php
The Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library,www.rvml.org, 258 A Street, Ashland, Oregon 97520, phone (541) 552-9119 now has over 150 astrology books available in their lending library.
Recently added titles include works by Hand, Forrest, Marks, Green, Greene, Arroyo, Cunningham, Tierney, Negus, and Meyer. These books were generously donated by local residents.
See the RVML website, www.rvml.org, for RVML membership information and library hours.
