The Astrological Society of Princeton, N.J., Inc.



2024-2025 Meeting Schedule:

Our monthly meetings start at 2:00 PM.  

Location:

Currently, all of our meetings are being presented online via Zoom.



Sunday, October 13th, 2024

NOTE: This meeting will be conducted as a live online presentation via Zoom.  Once you register for the webinar (see below), you will receive email instructions providing details on how to access the talk. These will be sent on the day before the meeting.

 John Townley, "Islands In The Sky: Planetary Order as a Key to Character and Life Roadmap"
The natal horoscope may be viewed as a set of initial conditions, individual planetary positions which are then subject to repeated hits by most of its original players, over and over again, in the exact same order. At different scales: diurnal, lunar, solar, and various synodic cycles and fractal reflections, but always the same order.  Kind of like a Ground Hog Day script starting at birth that doesn’t let up because, well, that’s all there is. Each beginning is different, but then you’re stuck with it for life -- and all that repetition builds up early and lasts for life, like an ever-reinforcing spun cocoon winding around you.

When one hit to a planet is always preceded by the same hit to the same previous one, you begin to get used to – even expect – the same results from the same cues. First the anticipation may be making you crazy, but after that it becomes expectation, then just buried habit and presumption, the very foundation of character, all from a random set of initial conditions…you can’t escape the basic itinerary, but greater awareness of the excursion opportunities at the repeating ports of call can make the trip more interesting and adventurous…

In this talk, John presents his unique take on the impact of planetary order in a chart.  It may forever change your view of how the horoscope works. 

About John Townley:
Early in his astrological career, John Townley introduced the composite chart technique for analyzing relationships in his book The Composite Chart, and twenty years later wrote the definitive work on the subject, Composite Charts: The Astrology Of Relationships. He has pioneered techniques for astrological cycle analysis and proposed a new, physical basis for astrology. He is also the author of Planets in Love, Dynamic Astrology, and Lunar Returns, has been the president of the Astrologers' Guild of America, was the editor of The Astrological Review, and is a contributor to professional and popular astrological magazines. His books have been translated into seven languages. John has been featured on the BBC, CBC, PBS, NBC, CBS, ABC, CNET and Granada radio & TV, Polish National Radio/TV, Voice of America, Armed Forces Radio, and cable TV. His website is https://www.astrococktail.com.

You must register in advance to attend this lecture; cost is $5 for A.S.P. members/students, and $20 for non-A.S.P. members.  You can register for this online meeting webinar by pressing the button below:

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Sunday, November 10th, 2024

NOTE: This meeting will be conducted as a live online presentation via Zoom.  Once you register for the webinar (see below), you will receive email instructions providing details on how to access the talk. These will be sent on the day before the meeting.

 Dr. H., "Astrological Physiognomy"
Dr. H will lead a 60-minute exploration into the ancient art of physiognomy, where he will examine the history of this practice beginning with a 3th-century BCE pseudonymous text attributed to Aristotle. The literature review will discuss differences between "pure" physiognomy, which focuses on reading a person's character through facial features, and astrological physiognomy, which seeks to predict physical appearance based on the natal horoscope. The talk will highlight the importance of the rising decan—beyond just the rising sign—as a critical tool in making accurate physiognomic judgments. In addition, Dr. H will explore how the rising decan aligns with a three-fold temperament model, offering insights into personality and behavior. Practical applications of physiognomy, such as how it can aid in rectifying horoscope charts, will also be covered, with illustrative examples to bring these techniques to life. Don't miss this chance to delve into a fascinating intersection of astrology and physical form.

Bio:
Dr. H is nom de plume of the founder of Regulus Astrology LLC which specializes in testing the validity of recently recovered techniques of Medieval and Hellenistic astrology. He received his Diploma in Medieval Predictive Astrology from Robert Zoller in 2005. Two self-published titles are available: A Rectification Manual: The American Presidency (2022, 4th edition) and America is Born: Introducing the Regulus USA National Horoscope (2021, 2nd edition). His website is: https://www.regulus-astrology.com/.

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Sunday, December 8th, 2024

The annual A.S.P. Holiday Party.  Details TBA.



Sunday, January 12th, 2025


NOTE: This meeting will be conducted as a live online presentation via Zoom.  Once you register for the webinar (see below), you will receive email instructions providing details on how to access the talk. These will be sent on the day before the meeting.

 Kathryn Silverton, "The Astrology of Surgery Timing: A Pragmatic Approach"
The sayings go that “timing is everything” and “to every thing there is a season.” And so it goes with choosing the best time to have elective surgery. This talk will cover the rudimentary zodiacal sign and planetary rulerships of body parts. We’ll then move on to the rules of surgery timing, being mindful that this is planet Earth, where very little is perfect, but we can strive for ideals. Lastly, numerous examples will be presented, demonstrating how surgery dates and outcomes have been chosen for clients.

About Kathryn:
Kathryn holds a master's degree in psychology and became professionally certified as an astrologer in 1983. She has served on the board of the Metropolitan Atlanta Astrological Society for over 20 years and was appointed to the board of the American Federation of Astrologers in 2021. In addition to her consulting practice, she teaches beginning to advanced levels of astrology, including the math of casting charts. She specializes in medical astrology and the timing of real estate transactions. She also developed the Advanced Medical Astrology Correspondence Course for the AFA.  Her website is https://www.planetaryperceptions.com/.

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Sunday, February 9th, 2025


TBA.
  

Sunday, March 9th, 2025

NOTE: This meeting will be conducted as a live online presentation via Zoom.  Once you register for the webinar (see below), you will receive email instructions providing details on how to access the talk. These will be sent on the day before the meeting.

 Amir Bey, "Caesar and Cleopatra: the Astrology of Power and Intrigue"
This discussion centers on the relationships between Julius Caesar, Cleopatra VII, Marcus Antonius, and Augustus Caesar. Amir was first inspired by reliable accounts of the approximate time that Gaius Julius Caesar left his house to go on his fateful walk to the Senate at 10:30 AM.

What intrigued Amir was that were there several signs that he should not go yet were ignored or he was distracted from: his wife’s dreams of their house collapsing, him not feeling well, possibly having a seizure the night before, several entrail readings that were all negative, the legendary but true warning by the soothsayer Spurinna to beware of the next 30 days from a February date that included the Ides (15th) of March; and a friend knew of the assassination plot and sent him a message that he decided to read after returning from the Senate. A fateful distraction was one of the conspirators, upon hearing that Caesar was hesitating, came to persuade him to go. That 10:30 AM time provides what may be one of the earliest possible Electional/Inception studies. It also began Amir’s research for the rectification of Caesars birth chart, whose life record supplies a plentitude of dates for rectification.

Most historians agree that Julius Caesar was born on July 13, 100 BC.  Amir’s rectified chart refines this to July 13, 100 BC, Rome, 1:10 PM, with a 27º Libra 54’ Ascendant, 29º Libra 09’ Moon, Venus elevated in Leo at 7º Leo 06’.

With Cleopatra VII, Amir was led to a realization of her ethnicity - Alexandrian - as opposed to Hellenistic or Native Egyptian, due to the unique status of Alexandria, and its role in Mediterranean and North African civilization. It should be noted that as a pharaoh of Egypt, she was not only a ruler, but a deity. The time span for her birth has been given from late December 70 BC to mid- January 69 BC, within a two or three week period. Noel Tyl rectified her birth date to be January 14, 69 BC, but Amir has discovered that circumstantially that is unlikely because Mark Antony’s birthdate is undoubtedly January 14, 83 BC, and all accounts state that she planned to celebrate his birthday shortly after hers, a preparation that would have taken at least a week. His birthdate is without question because of Augustus Caesar’s ironic obsession with erasing the memory of Antony, his rival, by making it illegal for any business to be conducted on that date.

With Augustus, we have the only horoscope of the four said to be done during their lifetime, September 23, 63 BC, 5:45 AM, Rome. The source of that time is now unknown, but several coins depict his Capricorn Moon - Sun and Ascendant in Virgo, Mercury in Virgo. Amir feels that Caesar’s selection of Octavian as his heir, the future Augustus, was uncanny, that his young great nephew, was the best choice - and as it turned out, Antony’s impulsive character proved to be no match for the calculating youth.

Amir will focus on Caesar and Cleopatra as the foundation for this four-way relationship. One planetary and sign signature that appears for them is Saturn in middle and late degrees Capricorn, and the sign Capricorn.


Bio:
Amir Bey is an artist and astrologer from New York City.  He has studied astrology for over 45 years, and has had a lifelong interest in history and mythology. He is a renowned mixed media sculptor and curator, and has combined art and astrology in many projects.  He is also the creator of the Equinox Celebration Tarot, a 36-card deck in which each card image was originally carved in stone.  In addition, Amir has worked as a radio producer at KPFA-FM in Berkeley, CA, producing such shows as "Black Air," "Third World News," and "The Souls of Black Folk."  His website is https://thenewtimesholler.com.  Please see Amir's complete Biography and list of projects at https://thenewtimesholler.com/about.html. 

You must register in advance to attend this lecture; cost is $5 for A.S.P. members/students, and $20 for non-A.S.P. members.  You can register for this online meeting webinar by pressing the button below:

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Sunday, April 13th, 2025


TBA.


Sunday, May 11th, 2025

NOTE: This meeting will be conducted as a live online presentation via Zoom.  Once you register for the webinar (see below), you will receive email instructions providing details on how to access the talk. These will be sent on the day before the meeting.

 Andrea Gehrz, "Teleology: Hellenistic Astrology’s Missing Philosophy"
Have you studied the techniques of Hellenistic Astrology? Have you read the ancient authors? Do you still feel like there is something missing? Well there is!….it is the philosophy underlying these ancient techniques. Teleology is the ancient development theory upon which all Hellenistic techniques have been developed. In this informative and philosophical lecture, we will learn everything these is to know about Teleology for the modern astrologer. If you want to study up beforehand, you can visit astro.com and find Andrea’s article entitled “An Introduction to Teleology for the Modern Astrology.” Here is the link: https://www.astro.com/astrology/tma_article151001_e.htm
Biography:
Andrea Gehrz has been an astrologer for 25 years, and focuses on Astrological Remediation. She attempts to help or heal any chart from its challenges, and the struggles that come in on transits as well. Gehrz began her journey years ago at Kepler College, where she learned of the ancient Greek texts that needed to be translated. With her history and experience as a Sign Language Interpreter, she took on the task of translating several ancient Greek astrological texts into English -- including the Vettius Valens Anthology, the Introduction to the Tetrabiblos, Tetrabiblos Books One, Two, and Three, as well as a book called Ensoulment (on how the soul gets into the body). Her response to the *fated* nature of the Hellenistic material was to write her most pivotal textbook -- Astrological Remediation: A Guide for the Modern Practitioner. She currently teaches students high level astrology and remediation at the Moira Press School. Find her at andreagehrz.com. To join classes and events, go to the Events tab. Also find her Remediation channel on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@AndreaGehrzAstrology-p5v. Also, interact with her live on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/andrea.gehrz/. She looks forward to working with you!!!

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Sunday, June 8th, 2025

NOTE: This meeting will be conducted as a live online presentation via Zoom.  Once you register for the webinar (see below), you will receive email instructions providing details on how to access the talk. These will be sent on the day before the meeting.

 Bruce Scofield, Topic TBA.

Biography:
Bruce Scofield began studying astrology in 1967 and has earned a living as an astrological consultant since 1980. In the early 1980's he passed astrological certification tests from both the American Federation of Astrologers (AFA) and the National Council for Geocosmic Research (CA-NCGR) and during the 1990's was the national education director for the latter organization for five years. He is on the faculty of Kepler College (www.kepler.edu) and maintains a private practice based in Amherst, Massachusetts, working with clients by telephone and email. Bruce often speaks at astrology conferences and meetings and is the author of numerous articles and eight books on astrology. He is a frequent writer for the Mountain Astrologer magazine and the Llewellyn Moon and Sun Sign books, and has had articles published in the NCGR Journal, Dell Horoscope, American Astrology and many other astrological magazines and journals. Bruce has several other interests including science, hiking, photography, music, and archaeology and has had articles, books and creative works published in those areas as well. He holds a BA in history from Rutgers University, an MA in social sciences from Montclair University and a PhD in Geosciences from the University of Massachusetts where he has taught cosmic evolution and Gaia Theory. His website is www.onereed.com.


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