Classes & Workshops Spring/Summer 2024
To register for a class or workshop, please contact the teacher directly.
For other questions on our Education Program, please email John Marchesella: astrojohn8@icloud.comPlease read through the entire list for the class that suits your level of study and personal interest.Study Guides can be purchased only via the NCGR-PAA website, www.astrologersalliance.orgFor information on certification exams and other details on NCGR-PAA, please visit www.astrologersalliance.orgWEBINAR: ARE TRINES BETTER THAN SQUARES?!
MEIRA EPSTEIN, C.A., NCGR-PAA, meirabe01@gmail.com, 917-595-8513
WEBINAR: ARE TRINES BETTER THAN SQUARES?! – Is it that simple? And what to do what “good aspects” happen to bad planets? Reassessment of “good” and “bad” in the chart: How to navigate between the extremes of definitions and how it works out in life.
SATURDAY, June 8th, 12:30 – 2:15 p.m. EDT
$30, Online/Zoom only
Register at Paypal acct (specify webinar title): meirabe01@gmail.com
INTRO TO ASTROLOGICAL MAGIC AND REMEDIATION (ALL LEVELS)
DANIEL LARKIN 917-504-4069 or danielblarkin@gmail.com
This course will introduce astrological magic.
For the first 7-week module, each weekly class will focus on one traditional planet. We will proceed in order of planetary speed, examining the Moon first, then Mercury, Venus, the Sun, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn. We will examine the various magical techniques for each planet, including gems, herbs, wardrobe, petitions, fumigations, charity, active imagination, as well as talismans. We will then explore how to time rituals to days of the week, as well as how to use these techniques to enhance transits in particular houses. We will explore how to optimize strong planets in the natal chart as well as how to remediate challenging placements. Experiential homework will be assigned each week.
During the second 5-week module, we will continue and deepen our ritual practices and survey the history of astro-magical texts to deepen our practices and rituals.
MONDAYS, 7:15 – 9 ET (with break), 12 sessions, $200, Zoom only
Begins May 6th
THE ASTROLOGY OF RELATIONSHIPS (LEVELS II - IV)
JOHN MARCHESELLA 212-255-8497 or astrojohn8@icloud.com
Synastry represents what buttons we push in each other; the loving buttons and the irritating ones. The composite chart is that third entity that sits between the two of us, letting us know what the purpose of the relationship is. And timing is everything. Well, actually, the natal potential is everything. We’ll cover both, not just in romantic relationships, but also in family, friendship and profession.
THURSDAYS, 6:45 to 8 ET, 9 sessions, $200, Live on Zoom only! Limited capacity, so please register early.
Begins April 18th
TRANSITS: THE HAPPENING OF THE HOROSCOPE (LEVELS II - III)
JOHN MARCHESELLA 212-255-8497 or astrojohn8@icloud.com
An introduction to how the transits of the outer planets manifest the potential of the natal chart. Each transit planet has a unique style of growth. Different kinds of transiting aspects have an individual experience. And some transits make for outer events and some make for inner events.
SATURDAYS, 11 – 12:30 ET, 8 sessions, $200, Live on Zoom only! Limited capacity, so please register early.
Begins June 29th
WORKSHOP: SOLAR RETURNS (LEVELS II - III)
JOHN MARCHESELLA 212-255-8497 or astrojohn8@icloud.com
Learn how to work this age-old technique to predict the events and trends of your birthday year. We’ll talk about the basic rules of interpretation, timing factors, examples and also age-old question of whether you should change location for your personal solar return.
SUNDAY, July 28th, 11 to 2 ET, $25, Live on Zoom only! Pre-registration is necessary.
THE HOROSCOPE AS A COUNSELING TOOL (ONE-DAY WORKSHOP FOR ALL LEVELS)
JOHN MARCHESELLA 212-255-8497 or astrojohn8@icloud.com
A presentation on how astrology can be most effectively used to help the client. We’ll discuss some basic counseling techniques, the various services we can offer the client, and the client’s expectations of the session….and you! What happens before, during and after the appointment.
SUNDAY, August 18th, 11 to 2, $25, Live on Zoom only! Pre-registration is necessary.
TRANSITS: CYCLES AND PREDICTION (LEVELS II - IV)
JUDI VITALE judivitale@me.com
Learn how transits work, and how to use them with your clients. We’ll cover the basics as well as major life cycles and the ways they manifest in people’s lives.
WEDNESDAYS, 7:30 – 9 EDT, 8 sessions, $200, Zoom only, all sessions recorded
Begins May 1st
WORKSHOP: QUICK READS FOR EVENTS AND PARTIES
JUDI VITALE judivitale@me.com
Before you scoff at the idea of reading for events and parties, consider the benefits. For starters, you help a lot of people in a short amount of time, and you also expand your practice and increase your prosperity! Learn the ropes of quick horoscopes, and open a whole new world of possibilities for your practice. We’ll discover protocols for quick and accurate reading, the equipment you’ll need, and ways to find reading gigs. If someone is going to do this work, let it be you – a highly skilled, educated and ethical astrologer!
SATURDAY, May 18th, 1 – 5 PM EDT, $50
VEDIC ASTROLOGY
RONNIE DREYER
All levels of Vedic Astrology classes. Check website.
TAROT
PATTIE CANOVA pcanova@optonline
Text for information on dates, times and fees. On Zoom!
PRIVATE INSTRUCTION
DIANE CRAMER 212/288-6232
333 East 66th Street
Private instruction on all levels. Instruction on the basic components of astrology, beginner and advanced. Chart interpretation, predictive techniques and the use of midpoints. Specialized instruction in medical astrology. Tips and techniques for Solar Fire 9. $35/hour
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MEIRA EPSTEIN, C.A., NCGR-PAA, 917/595-8513
TOTAL CHART MASTERY
COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING: From beginner to advanced - natal and predictive. Learn how to integrate techniques you already have with powerful techniques from the Ancient-Classical era.
GET CERTIFIED BY NCGR-PAA: Classes are available for all Four Levels, in private, or through the NCGR Education Online.
Level-1: Astronomy-for-Astrologers, natal chart calculations and chart foundations (aspects)
Level-2: Predictive techniques interpretation and calculations (Integration of Solar Arc, S. Progression and Transits)
Level-3: Horary, Electional, Synastry, Midpoints and more.
Level-4: Consultation and Chart Rectification.
GO PROFESSIONAL: Gain confidence, learn effective techniques, how to handle sensitive situations, how to identify core issues, and how to prepare for client session.
ADD USEFUL TOOLS: Learn the URANIAN system -90° Dial, Midpoints & TNP’s (Transneptunian planets) and how to integrate it with your regular work. Learn Classical Hellenistic system of prediction.
PRIVATE STUDY – suited to your needs & schedule.
Prepare for the NCGR-PAA exams, or simply improve your interpretation skills. Comprehensive study material is provided.
$79 per class (90 min).
RECORDED TUTORIALS, LECTURES & BOOKS are available on http://bear-star.com
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To join or renew your membership, go to the National website, www.geocosmic.org, and register by credit card.
*** Important: Be sure to specify that you want to be enrolled in the New York City Chapter! ***
Membership benefits include:
Discounted fees on NCGR-PAA Certification Exams
New York Chapter’s quarterly newsletter, “The Ingress”
Bimonthly “Memberletter” from National
An annual journal and an annual research journal
Discounted fees on local and national conferences!
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