We are very sorry to report that Phil Sedgwick will not be able to be with us in November. The good news, however, is that Dana Gerheardt will be here from Oregon to talk on Thursday about "Meeting the Planets with a Magical Mind" and she will give a workshop that Saturday on "Venus Retrograde: Desire, Seduction, and Mastery"
Astrology Classes for Beginners!
SFAS Satellite Classes
Starting in October we are offering a series of beginning classes in astrology to meet the first Thursday of the month in a living room near you! Focusing on one planet at a time in the charts of the students this is a great, hands-on approach to learning the basics of astrology. Check for details through this link or at the "Education" tab above
San Francisco's International Astrology Day was such a success that we are already planning for next year on Saturday March 19, 2011!
Thanks especially to our wonderful speakers, and also to the volunteers who made it possible. Of course everyone who showed up contributed to its success. Without the participation of speakers, volunteers and all our attendees we couldn't have done it!
Thanks to all of you!
See you next year!
Our 2010 Calendar is Online!
Check the "events" tab at the top of this page to see our list of dates and speakers for 2010! Set aside those must-attend evenings and circle those important dates on your brand new calendar now -- before Mercury goes retrograde!
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.
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 1925 or earlier) with membership get in for free!
Become a member for only $25 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:
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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.
Clare Martin -- Publicity Director
Clare Martin sat in on an astrology class in 2005, in which the topic for the evening was Saturn. This was the first time Clare saw her birth chart, and upon hearing what it possibly meant to have a 7th house Saturn -- and it reflecting exactly what was going on in her relationships -- she was hooked. Ever since, Clare has been studying western astrololgy with a dedicated passion. In 2007, she began reading charts for individuals and couples professionally. She is working towards a Masters Degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology at JFK University, and plans to use astrological insight to help individuals and couples in their emotional and spiritual growth. And she is currently NCGR Level 1 certified, and studying for the NCGR Level 2 exam. When not consumed with astrological activities and school, Clare is training for her next race, checking out new restaurants, and hanging out in East Bay cafes.
Philip Witkay - Tech Team and Librarian
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.