2009 January : ncgrsandiego.org

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January 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Due to a scheduling conflict the NCGR STUDY GROUP will meet at 1:00 PM on February 7, 2009 at the Cardiff Library, instead of the previously scheduled time of 12:30 PM.

The Study Group is FREE for all members, but registration is required. If you haven’t signed up and would like to join the group, email Pam Ciampi.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

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January 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment

We promise we will eventually write some posts and articles that have nothing to do with Barack Obama – but for now, enjoy this terrific article about Astro Geography and the new American president. Our contributor, Pete Watson, specializes in locational and midpoint astrology and has written articles for The Astrological Journal (U.K.) and The Mountain Astrologer (U.S.).

The more positive areas for Obama in the US coincide with the regions of the country that have long supported the US Democrats, namely the north-east and the states in the extreme west. For example, we find that Californians are likely to LOVE Obama, with Venus-IC going straight through San Francisco. In fact there is a danger of obsession with him, since his Pluto-Descendant line crosses Venus-IC in this state. Astrologically the controversy already generated over his stance on gay rights and gay marriage is a classic local case of Venus meets Pluto….
read the full article here

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January 12, 2009 | 1 Comment

Because the Twentieth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution specifically defines the beginning and end of terms for the President and other elected Federal officials, astrologers have the luxury of being able to examine the chart for Barack Obama’s Inauguration (well, within a few minutes or so) in advance. In our recent newsletter, Pam Ciampi observes:

I’m sure everyone is aware that Mercury retrograde will be combust the Sun while the Moon is void of course on Inauguration Day (see chart, right). This leaves much to talk about in astrological circles as to how Obama’s administration will weather the various political and economic storms that are sure to follow. The bright spot on January 20th is that the Sun/Mercury will be in semi-sextile to Pluto and sextile the Moon.

Those who are interested in taking a closer astrological look at Barack Obama’s Inauguration chart might enjoy these articles:

Terry Lamb’s January 2009 forecast for additional analysis of Obama’s Inauguration: Between Hope and Reality:

For our new president’s first term, he will certainly be on a steep learning curve. However, these contacts suggest that he will learn well and respond wisely with disciplined and prompt action.
read the full article here

Lynn Hayes also offers an interesting look at the Inauguration at Beliefnet:

I am less concerned by the Moon being void of course (making no aspects to another planet) than I am interested in the fact that the Moon on Inauguration Day sits right on the Midheaven of Barack Obama’s chart. The Moon here represents the heart of the People, and it sits on the point where Obama fulfills his desire to serve the People (the Midheaven shows not only career, but where we fulfill the destiny of our Life Path). He certainly begins his term with the full support of the American people: his approval rating is somewhere between 75 and 80%. That is not surprising given the fact that transiting Jupiter is conjunct Jupiter in Obama’s chart, something we call the “Jupiter Return” that is associated with abundance and good things…. read the full article here

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January 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Eight San Diego NCGR members met at the first Study Group on Saturday at the Cardiff Library for a very stimulating session. It is so helpful to be able to talk to to other astrologers in a common language about our art! Agendas were set and books were examined and exchanged and we all look forward to meeting next month (Saturday, February 7). Six members are studying for Level 1 and two for Level 11 exams which will be given in June. If you are considering certification, this is a fun and FREE way to go! If you’d like to join this group please email Pam .

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January 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Full Moon in Cancer
Saturday, January 10, 2009
7:27 pm PST/10:27 pm EST
Sun at 21.02 Capricorn
Moon at 21.02 Cancer

Around the web:

Mooncircles.com - Dana Gerhardt and Friends

StarIQ - Jeff Jawer (scroll down for Full Moon report)

Beliefnet.com – Lynn Hayes

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January 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The annual elections for the San Diego NCGR Chapter board are held each February. Because there is no general meeting in February this year, the 2009 elections will be held by email. So chapter members, please watch your email inbox for an upcoming newsletter that will include a ballot for this year’s board elections! All incumbent officers are willing to serve for another term, or you may write in the candidate of your choice for any office. Contact Membership Director Tamira McGillivray if you have any questions.