New local group forming in Bath! The Bath Astrology Study group is meeting monthly. For more details, contact Lucy Fleetwood fleetlucy@aol.com Attention local group organisers! Kelley Hunter is the author of "Lillith Speaks", "The Magic Circle" and other works, she writes for astrology magazines, speaks at conferences, teaches and mentors, and she is planning a trip to the UK in October. If your group wants to book her for a meeting then, contact Eileen Richardson of The Wessex Astrology Circle at EileenMcAdam@aol.com The Astrological Lodge of London meets weekly for lectures, discussions and classes on Monday evenings (except for Bank Holidays) at 50 Gloucester Place, London W1U 8EA. The beginners' class starts at 6pm, with lectures starting at 7pm, followed by other classes and informal chart discussions.
10th May: Astrology In Yer Face with Jenni Harte, followed by a chart discussion;
17th May: Mars & Neptune, with Claire Chandler, followed by a members' class on Fixed Stars(1) and a chart discussion;
24th May: Journey Across the Sun, with Melanie Reinhart, followed by a members' class on Fixed Stars(2) and a chart discussion;
7th June: The Transit of Venus, with Christeen Skinner, followed by a members' class on Fixed Stars(3) and a chart discussion;
14th June: The Gandhi Dynasty & a Family Curse, with Pratibha Pachisia, , followed by a members' class on Fixed Stars(4) and a chart discussion;
21st June: Visit to Stonehenge (in place of a London meeting).
28th June: The Stonehenge Enigma, with Gill Darren, followed by a chart discussion. There is no entry fee for the beginners' class; otherwise the entry fees are: £4 (members), £6 (non-members), deduct £1 for concessions. For more details on any of the above write to the ALL, or visit their website: www.astrolodge.co.uk The Suffolk Astrological Society meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month at The Friends Meeting House, St Johns Street, Bury St Edmunds (new venue) 7.45pm for 8.00pm. Discussion Evening: Members £2, Visitors £3; Speaker Evenings: Members £2.50. Visitors £3.50
4th May: Discussion: Astrology on the Move. A welcome to all at our first meeting in the new venue. A relaxed informal get-together as we settle in to our new ‘home’. Together we will look at transits which could possibly signify a change of location.
18th May: Speaker Evening. With Andrew Bradbery. Saturn and Chiron “Dosey-do” for the coming thirty months waltz or war dance it may be of use to learn some new steps.
Saturday 22nd May: WORKSHOP with Maggie Hyde. 10:00am to 4:00pm. Love On The Nodes -The Nodes and Eclipses in Synastry . Members £22:00 Visitors £27:00. Venue: Friends Meeting House, St John’s Street, Bury St. Edmunds For full details please contact a member of the committee.
1st June: Discussion: Venus Between Us. A rare transit of Venus will happen in 2004 for the first time in over a century. On the eighth of June, Venus will transit across the face of the Sun, an event more accurately described as an Occultation. What are the likely effects on our personal lives and on our world?
15th June: Speaker Evening with David Bird. Planetary Dignities. David will introduce us to the table of planetary dignities. In doing so he will refer to the charts of members as well as horary charts as examples of how planetary strengths can work.
For more information, contact Gleda Cole, 57 Pemberton Walk Bury St.Edmunds Suffolk IP33 2PE (01284) 768756 glenda@moonheart.eclipse.co.uk The Scottish Astrological Association are holding their annual conference in Edinburgh on the 18th - 19th September. I'm mentioning this early so that you can be sure to book time off and get your tickets early - Noel Tyl is going to be their guest of honour! More details, and a booking form, are on the SAA's website: www.lunatica.fsnet.co.uk.
The SAA are also holding two weekend workshops, on the 19th and 20th June. One will be with John Frawley, the other will be with Frank Clifford. Full details on their website, or from Cathy Meek The Aquarius Severn astrology group is having a members' trip to Glastonbury on 20th June. For more details, contact Kris Lee on (01451) 821487, Graham Boston on (01242) 228796 or Andrew Sime on (01453) 763357; email: kris @aquariussevern.com or website: www.aquariussevern.com The West Wickham Astrology Club meets monthly at West Wickham New Church Hall (entrance via Surrey Road). Their next meeting is on Wednesday 19th May. Further details: www.lawrie.simnett.ukgateway.net/index.htm or write to Lawrie Simnett, 47 Chessington Way, West Wickham, Kent. BR4 9NY The Old Windsor Astrology Club hold regular meetings on the third Thursday of the month at Old Windsor Day Centre, Straight Road (A308), Old Windsor, Berks (opposite The Toby restaurant). Meetings start at 8pm (although doors are open at 7.30pm) and finish at 10.30pm. Members £3.00. Non-members £5.00. Contact Dawn for further details. The Wessex Astrology Circle hold their meetings on the second Wednesday of the month from 7.30 to 9.30pm at The Whites Room at Broadstone Community Centre, 21 Dunyeats Road, Broadstone, Dorset. Charge: £3.50. Enquiries: Eileen McAdam 01202 697610, email EileenMcAdam@aol.com. WAC also hold regular astrology classes, given by professional astrologer and teacher Paul Newman In Bristol, Acturus Rising meets monthly in the Friends Meeting House, Hampton Road, Redlands. On the 31st Contact Chris Mitchell on 0117 963 6847 info@arcturusrising.freeserve.co.uk For more astrological events, go to the Astrologer's Diary on the main AA website.