Mark Your Calendars!
Save the date!
Sat., March 20, 2010
We are collaborating with NCGR and AFAN on a daylong event for International Astrology Day to be held on Saturday, March 20, featuring 8 top speakers on a variety of topics! It's a terrific "mini-conference" not to be missed! And since you won't want to tear yourself away for lunch (although there are 25 restaurants within 1/4 of a mile) we'll have catered box lunches! Register now and save on advance registration!
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!
Connect with other astrologers and keep up to date on our Facebook page! It's another way you can leave feedback on our events, carpool, 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.
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.
Meetings start at 7:30 pm and are held at the Fort Mason Center in San Francisco's Marina District. Parking and public transit available.
Meetings cost $7 for members and $12 for non-members for the general public.
$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.
Astrological Resources
NCGR Bay Area Chapter - The purpose of NCGR is to provide an environment to foster and publish research of a geocosmic nature and to pursue educational programs in various interdisciplinary fields related to geocosmic studies with a view to granting certification recognizing individual achievement in such fields.
Kepler College - located in Lynwood, Washington this is the only college in the western hemisphere authorized to issue BA, AA, and MA degrees in Astrological Studies.
Fields' Bookstore - SF - Soulful and scholarly books from the world's spiritual traditions.
The Mountain Astrologer - widely recognized as one of the best English-language astrology magazines in the world today carried in more than 2,000 stores worldwide. Also has an excellent series of free articles and glossary of astrological terms for beginning students of astrology.
Beyond Sun Signs - Read archives of the Ask Astro-Coach column, articles on relocation astrology, Rudhyar's Approach to Cycles, Relationship Astrology, and the Mercury Retrograde FAQ page and listing of Mercury Retrograde periods through 2023!
Angelicus Merlin - forum co-created by Bay Area astrologer Dorothy Kovacich to study ancient methods of horary, electional, natal and mundane astrology as the ancients would, especially William Lilly.
International Academy of Astrology (formerly the Online College of Astrology) The International Academy of Astrology uses on-line classrooms to bring together students and teachers from around the world. Classes include preliminary studies, a full course of professional training, and continuing studies. There are also special webinar events with special guest speakers.
Astrodienst - Some of the world's best astrologers write the ASTRO*INTELLIGENCE horoscope interpretations. Among them, we find Liz Greene, Robert Hand and Mona Riegger.
StarIQ.com - StarIQ is providing intelligent, customized and timely astrological information to the mainstream via the Internet. We're moving astrology beyond entertainment to a tool for understanding life and supporting personal empowerment.
(NCGR) National Council for Geocosmic Research - The purpose of NCGR is to provide an environment to foster and publish research of a geocosmic nature and to pursue educational programs in various interdisciplinary fields related to geocosmic studies with a view to granting certification recognizing individual achievement in such fields.
Sophia Centre for the Study of Cultural Astronomy and Astrology for the Study of Cultural Astronomy and Astrology - Lampeter Wales, UK - The Centre offers postgraduate and undergraduate programs in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology, the study of the relationship between astrological and astronomical beliefs and culture, religion, politics and the arts from ancient times to the present day. Renowned faculty include Nicholas Campion, Ph.d. and Patrick Curry, Ph.D.
Centre for Psychological Astrology - London - CPA provides a unique workshop and professional training program, designed to foster the cross-fertilisation of the fields of astrology and depth, humanistic and transpersonal psychology. The Center was founded by Dr. Liz Greene and Howard Sasportas in 1983.
Astrologos - one of the world's premier astrological schools offers courses founded in Australia in 1984 and now located in the UK. Offers astrological courses taught through Open Learning and the Internet.
American Council of Vedic Astrology - Sedona, AZ - ACVA is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to teaching the art and science of Vedic Astrology or Jytotish. ACVA provides a certification program which utilizes symposia, research and online education. Founded by the late Dr. B.V. Raman, ACVA's governing board includes noted vedic astrologers and researchers Dr. David Frawley and Dennis M. Harness, Ph.D.
Project Hindsight - founded to make the primary source texts of the western astrological tradition available in modern English translations. Current focus is on the investigation and teaching of Hellenistic astrology, including the recent unveiling of the translation of over 50 volumes of ancient astrological mathematical works by the scholar Robert Schmidt, which represent a source of all the Western astrology known today.
Robert Zoller - information on comprehensive courses including The School of Predictive Astrology developed by the acknowledged authority and scholar on Medieval Astrology.
John F. Kennedy University - Pleasant Hill, CA - Offers degree programs through its School of Holistic Studies and Integral Studies that focus on consciousness & transformative studies integrating fields of study such as philosophy, counseling psychology, spirituality, ecology and healing.
Pacifica Graduate Institute - Santa Barbara, CA - Offers degree programs in psychology, the humanities and mythological studies including access to the Joseph Campbell Archives & Library.