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.
James Kelleher
Nakshatras: the Lunar Mansions
The nakshatras are the 27 lunar constellations that form the foundation of Vedic Astrology. Each nakshatra has powerful symbolism and mythology that provides the astrologer with a rich foundation for chart interpretation. Mastering the nakshatras is essential for any serious student of the Vedic tradition, but it can also help students of Western astrology. In this presentation James Kelleher describes the various symbolic meanings the nakshatras as well as how to use them in chart interpretation. In this process, he will not only demonstrate their use in the rashi (sign) chart, but will also show how they can be used to make detailed predictions using the divisional charts.
Author of two highly acclaimed books on Vedic Astrology, James Kelleher has been a student of the traditions of India for more than 25 years. In the early 70's he began practicing meditation. At that time he spent 18 months in the mountains of Switzerland studying meditation with an Indian spiritual teacher, and later taught meditation full time in the United States. In 1975 he met his Guru, the renowned Vedic Astrologer and spiritual adept, M.K.Gandhi, who predicted Jim would become an astrologer. Gandhi not only offered to train him personally, but also invited him to become his assistant. Initially Jim studied Vedic astrology in India under Gandhi's guidance. During this time he also traveled on long pilgrimages with his teacher to many of India's most important spiritual centers. After this period of intense study and travel in India, Jim moved to London, where he worked as a professional astrologer, assisting Gandhi with his diverse international clientele for the next 5 years. In 1984, Jim moved to the United States where he quickly became one of the nation's leading Astrologers. At the request of several spiritual organizations, he traveled and lectured throughout the United States and became known for his accurate world predictions. In 1994, he was awarded the title of "Jyotish Kovid" and again in 1996 the title of "Jyotish Vachaspati" (Professor of Astrology) by the Indian Council of Astrological Sciences. He is an adjunct professor of Jyotish at Hindu University of America in Orlando Florida. He is also the co-founder of the American Council of Vedic Astrology and the American College of Vedic Astrology. Jim has a busy private practice in Los Gatos, California.
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