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.
Maps and Directions to the SFAS Meeting Location
Fort Mason Center is located at the intersection of Marina & Buchanan streets in the Marina district of San Francisco. SFAS typically meets in Landmark Building C - often in Room C-230, but occasionally elsewhere-check announcements.
Parking
Enter Fort Mason at intersection of Buchanan Street & Marina Blvd. Make a sharp right into the Center for inexpensive paid parking, or park along the marina for free.
Public Transportation
The 28 -19th Avenue Muni Line directly serves Fort Mason. In addition, such lines as the 22 - Fillmore, 30 - Stockton, and 47 - Van Ness can bring you within a short walk. Check www.sfmuni.com for an online route map or call (415) 673-6864 for help planning your bus route.
BART, (www.bart.gov, 510-465-2278,) and SamTrans (www.samtrans.com, 800-660-4287) are good ways to get to San Francisco, but from downtown you will need to transfer to MUNI to get to Fort Mason.
From Marin County, Golden Gate Transit: www.goldengatetransit..org, (415) 455-2000 has lines which travel near Fort Mason, as well as frequent connections to the Muni 28 line.
Driving From the East Bay
Bay Bridge to Fremont Street Exit;
On Fremont (100 yards north);
Take first right onto Howard;
Left on Embarcadero; Embarcadero (about 2 miles) to Bay and turn left;
Bay (about 2 miles) to Buchanan and turn right.
Cross Marina Blvd. & make a sharp right into Fort Mason Center.
Driving from the North Bay
Golden Gate Bridge (toll southbound)/US 101 to Marina Blvd. exit;Marina Blvd. (1.5 miles) to Buchanan & turn left into Fort Mason Center.
Driving from the Peninsula/South Bay
US 101 North to 9th Street;9th to Hayes & turn left;
Hayes to Franklin & turn right;
Franklin to Bay & turn left,
Bay to Buchanan and turn right.
Cross Marina Blvd. and make a sharp right into Fort Mason Center.
OR
US 280 North to 19th Avenue Exit;
Stay on 19th Avenue North towards Golden Gate Bridge & through Golden Gate Park;
19th Avenue becomes Park Presidio Blvd;
After the tunnel, take Marina Blvd.
Exit (next to last San Francisco Exit);
Marina Blvd. (1.5 miles) to Buchanan and turn left into Fort Mason Center.
See MapQuest