Our 2012 Calendar is Online!
Check the "events" tab at the top of this page to see our list of dates and speakers for 2012! Set aside those must-attend evenings and circle those important dates on your brand new calendar now -- before Mercury goes retrograde!
Satellite Groups are back!
The next "Intermediate Astrology Classes" starts on January 12, 2012. To enroll, please click here or on the "Education" tab above. For more information, contact Fabienne Lopez
SAVE THE DATE:
MARCH 17 and 18, 2012
San Francisco's International Astrology Day is too big for just one day. Our roster of speakers on March 17 will feature:
Don Cerow
Laura Nalbandian
Rio Olesky &
Angel Thompson
and then an all day workshop on March 18 with Rob Hand! Register now for the early bird discount!
OUR 20th ANNIVERARY PARTY!
Saturday June 23
Our 20th Anniversary is a very special event with a wine and cheese reception and Rick Tarnas. We're expecting quite a crowd, but you can reserve a spot now through Paypal. Click here for more details!
Twitter hither!
SFAS is now tweeting! check us out at #AstrologySocSF
You can also get your news SFAS news the "old-fashioned way!"
CARPOOLING
Progress your transit!
With members coming in from all over the SF Bay Area we encourage carpooling. We now have a Facebook page where you can offer or ask for a ride, or otherwise connect with members between meetings!
Join us on Facebook & Meet-Up!
Connect with other astrologers and keep up to date on our Facebook and/or our Meet-Up page! Each is another way you can leave feedback on our events, ask other members any questions you may have about astrology, offer any ideas for discussion, suggest future events, and get more involved in the astrological community. And at our Facebook page we also invite you to arrange carpools with other members and friends.
Non-profit prophets?
We are happy to announce our 501(c) 3 status. Donations to SFAS are now tax-deductable!You can even make a donation on Paypal!
General Meeting Info
SFAS invites you to join us on the last Thursday of the month for a lively astrological presentation, discussion and excellent company.
Regular meetings start at 7:30 pm and are held at the Fort Mason Center, Building C, Room C-260 -- in San Francisco's Marina District. Parking and public transit available.
(In November and December, to accomodate the holidays -- and when there are special events at Ft. Mason -- meetings may be earlier in the month, but still always on Thursdays.)
Regular Meetings, open to the general public, cost $7 for members and $12 for non-members.
$2 discounts off meeting fees for:
- Students with a student ID card
- Senior citizens (age 65+),
- People experiencing their Uranus Return (born 1927 or earlier) with membership get in for free!
Become a member for only $35 a year! For details and directions see Meeting Information. Also, see Membership Information.
New to Astrology
Read about the various types of astrology and how different techniques are used for a variety of situations and circumstances on the New to Astrology page.
About Us
Contact Us
Introduction
Mission Statement
SFAS Steering Committee Members
If you would like more information about SFAS, about becoming a member, or finding out more about the services we provide please contact us:
Email for information
President
Membership Director
Webmaster
The goal of the San Francisco Astrology Society (SFAS) is to serve as an educational, professional and social networking resource to the Bay Area astrological community.
The San Francisco Astrology Society began 1992 as an informal gathering of like-minded astrology students that met in people's homes in diverse neighborhoods such as the Sunset & Mission District to discuss astrology. Today we meet at Fort Mason Center in the Marina District to accommodate the larger community. We have continued that spirit of warm conviviality to the monthly meetings that usually feature invited local and national astrological experts making dynamic and informative presentations!
We invite you to come to the next meeting and find out more!
See also Meeting Information and Membership Information.
Mission StatementThe San Francisco Astrological Society (SFAS) provides an affordable monthly forum for people interested in astrology to gather and explore this ancient language.
We welcome any person, from the mildly curious to the professional astrologer, who wants to delve deeper into the significance of the stars and planets to earthly life.
Our guest presenters are invited from the among the excellent Bay Area astrologers, both from within and beyond our Society. Our meetings providing an arena for the development and dissemination of ideas and techniques in the field of astrology. Thought-provoking and intellectually stimulating group discussions often develop from the lecture material.
Finally, the friendly atmosphere encourages and promotes both social and professional networking and connections among members of the community.
SFAS also maintains this website to publicize its meetings and otherwise further the social and intellectual aims of the Society.
SFAS Steering Committee Members
(Pictures of SC Members are in our photo section.)
The SFAS Steering Committee works to bring top level speakers to each meeting, to keep members informed of current happenings in the field of astrology through this website and ongoing member events, and to ensure that everybody feels welcome in this unique community.
Linea Van Horn - President, NCGR Level 4
Linea Van Horn, C.A., NCGR has studied astrology for 20 years and has been a professional, full time astrologer since 1998. In 1992, she formed a monthly study group in San Francisco which evolved into the San Francisco Astrological Society, of which she is now President. She is the Vice-President and Education Director of the San Francisco Chapter of NCGR, and serves on the NCGR Board of Examiners.
She began teaching astrology classes in 1999 and now conducts ongoing classes and private tutoring at all levels, including calculations. Linea was employed as the Manager of Astrological Information at Astrology.com from 1998-2005 and is currently the Astrological Content Developer and Editor for the website The Astrologer.
Naya Adams - Treasurer
Naya Adams has been active in SFAS since 2000 as an astrological practitioner and special projects volunteer with a focus on contemporary Western astrology. For many years she worked in legal administration in San Francisco.
Elizabeth Barton - Vice President & Membership Director
A professional astrologer since 2002, Elizabeth Barton is a former Police Officer and Intelligence Analyst. She is a member of AFAN, ISAR and NCGR and has a particular interest in the History of Magick as it relates to traditional Western astrology. She makes and teaches classes on crafting naturally-made wands. Elizabeth, a trained Reiki Master and Energy masseuse and works in the health services field in San Mateo. Her office is located at 2555 Flores Street, Suite #300 in San Mateo. To contact her please go to www.elizabethabarton.com
Jennifer Williams - Secretary
Jennifer Willliams is a practitioner and current student of traditional Western predictive or "horary" astrology as taught by British astrologer John Frawley. Active as a board member for NCGR's Bay Area Chapter, Jennifer has also volunteered her web editorial expertise to SFAS. She works in San Francisco as an administrator for one of California's leading dental schools.
Jack Fertig - Refreshments and Webster
A professional astrologer since 1977, Jack Fertig is especially well known to the GLBT community through his internationally syndicated sun sign column, Q Scopes. With a BA in History and a well-stamped passport, he is especially interested in geo-political astrology, which he teaches through the International Academy of Astrology. He lectures at meetings and conferences from San Diego to Serbia, and sees clients at his office on San Francisco's Cathedral Hill - or online through video conferencing. Jack is a founding member of AFAN and currently serves on their steering committee. He is also a member of NCGR and ISAR.
Nora Jean Stone -- Publicity & Outreach Director
Nora Jean Stone has been studying Western astrology since the mid 1960s and has been reading charts for family and friends for over 40 years as an avid amateur. For her second Saturn return she decided to make astrology a primary focus of her life. Part of that effort was to hang out a virtual shingle as a professional astrologer. http://www.norajean.com/Astrology/Index.htm The other part of that effort was to become involved with the San Francisco Astrological Society as a volunteer for the Director of Publicity, utilizing her background in public relations, computers, and social media marketing. Her other volunteer activity is teaching polymer clay art online for free since 1999, hosting a Yahoo Group of over 2,000 subscribers, and providing a gig of free tutorials on her website. http://www.norajean.com
Fabienne Lopez - Special Events Co-ordinator
Fabienne is a practitioner and a trained life-coach since 2005 and has been a member of NCGR and SFAS since that time. She has a particular interest in using life-coaching techniques to help her clients understand the timing and nature of change in their lives so that they can make the best decisions possible. Fabienne has volunteered her project management skills to SFAS. She currently works part-time in the legal administration field.