ASA - Courtney Roberts, M.A.

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Meeting July 17-18, 2009 - Courtney Roberts, M.A.

FRIDAY NIGHT Lecture - 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Jupiter, Saturn & the Persian Astrology of the Magi: A Detective Story Through Astrological History

We're all aware of the 20-year Jupiter-Saturn conjunction cycle, and of the most recent conjunction in Taurus back in the year 2000. Some of us even remember the 'triple-conjunction' in Libra back in 1980-81.

However, the great cycles of Jupiter-Saturn conjunctions were used throughout Christian, Jewish, Islamic, and Zoroastrian chronologies to determine the timing of the rise and fall of new dynasties, prophets, and world religions, the dawn of new millenniums, and even the ultimate battle between good & evil at the end of the world. Christopher Columbus was a great proponent of the messianic and apocalyptic portents of this cycle, but he stood on the receiving end of a long-standing and wide-spread tradition.

But how and where did this tradition arise? And what gave rise to it? Tracing out an intricate pattern of interlacing triangles around the zodiac, the conjunction cycle provides a unique entry into the mysteries of Persian astrology, and their tradition of astrological histories. One of our earliest sources for its use is Masha'allah (8th century CE), who used the thousand-year conjunction cycle to place the advent of both Christ and Christianity, and Mohammed and Islam, into the Persian astrological context.

The story of the astrological use of the Jupiter-Saturn cycle is a fascinating one, stretching all the way from Babylon in the 6th century BCE to 18th century Christian Europe, and beyond. Among its many advocates we find names both famous and infamous, from history, science and religion. There's a lot to learn from the historical uses and abuses of the conjunction cycle, especially as we seek to discern its relevance in our lives today.

SATURDAY Seminar - 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Uranus, Neptune, & Pluto: Revolutions in Consciousness

A unique program in three parts that gives both experienced and beginning astrologers practical, working insights into the outer planets. In three separate presentations on a) The Age of Uranus b) The Age of Neptune and c) The Age of Pluto, we will examine the discoveries, the charts for historic events and personalities of the time, what we know about how our current meanings were derived, as well as the whole question of rulerships.

In the small group work that follows each presentation, participants can focus on exploring the significance of these three planets in their natal charts, aas well as their current transits.

Getting to Know Courtney Roberts, M.A.

Courtney Roberts, M.A. is an astrological writer, teacher, and consultant, originally from Miami, Florida. Her work reflects a unique perspective: a real passion for the "big picture" that combines cosmology, religious studies and history with a lifetime of observing the dynamic interaction of spirit and cosmos.

Courtney is a graduate of the revolutionary Masters program in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology at Bath Spa University in England, where she developed her specialization in the role of astrology in religion, particularly Persian Zoroastrianism and Western monotheism.

Courtney has over 25 years experience in astrology: in consulting, teaching, publishing, research and organizational work. A former president of the Astrological Research Guild and founding president of the Central Florida Chapter of NCGR, her work has been featured regularly in astrological publications like The Mountain Astrologer and StarIQ.com. Courtney has lectured for astrology conferences and organizations throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Visit her website at Cosmos, Christos, & Consciousness - A Universe of Meaning

The Arizona Society of Astrologers (ASA), the oldest and one of the largest statewide astrology organizations, was founded on September 7, 1973 to promote astrology through teaching, lecturing, research and practice in a professional and ethical manner. The ASA has proudly hosted well-known and inspiring teachers and lecturers from around the world at regular monthly meetings.

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