Monthly Meetings
~ 2008 Calendar ~
Sunday April 27
3:00-5:30
at Friends Meeting House
1725 Grand Ave
St Paul MN 55105
Featured Speaker: Ira Gordon
Topic: The Music of the Spheres: Aspects in the Horoscope
Cost: $6 NCGR Members, $8 Non Members
Bring your own horoscope; We will explore the music in your chart
Aspects: The Music of the Spheres
2500 years ago, the mathematician/mystic, Pythagoras, taught that number
and ratio are the basis of all that is. Musical tones, for example, were
seen to be determined by proportional vibrations which, in turn, had a
direct bearing on the journey of the soul. And the most perfect
proportions were to be found in the spatial relationships and velocities
of the planets. 2100 years later, this music of the spheres idea became
the guiding inspiration for the astronomical and astrological work of
Johannes Kepler.
In this program, we will consider how the insights of Pythagoras and
Kepler might be relevant in the 21st century. We will pause to see --
and hear -- how any astrological aspect can be likened to a musical
chord. And through sample charts and other illustrations, we will
explore how any horoscope is a symphonic score -- a score that can be
performed clumsily or with consummate skill. Bring your own horoscope
And may they be the singing masters of my soul.
W.B. Yeats
Ira L. Gordon is a professional astrologer in the Twin Cities area. For
some years, Mr. Gordon was past president of STARS, and he has been
editor of the STARS journal, Partile. He has also been
moderator/producer of the Twin Cities Cable program: As Above So Below,
All about Astrology. He is known for his ability to remember numbers and
see mathematical relationships as well as his ability to dance. He will
be sharing with us his understanding of aspects in the horoscope.
Future Meeting Dates:
May 14 through May 20 many STARS members will be attending UAC (United
Astrology Conference) in Denver. STARS will be having a meeting during
the conference, date and time to be announced.
Look for local speakers: Ken Bowser (4:30 May 16, 4:30 May 17), Ben
Dykes (2:30 May 18) and Moonrabbit (11:00 May 19).
Look for Kim Marie and LeRoy Weimer at the Evolutionary Astrology
Correspondence Table in the Vendor Area.
June 1 Tony VonArx and Carmen Friere will facilitate sharing about ideas
that have come from recent Norwac and UAC conferences at Starbucks at
50th and France in Edina
June 22 We have space reserved at TC Friends Meeting House, program to
be determined.
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Most meetings include both informal discussions and more structured presentations.
There are four types of structured presentations:
- Lectures by local astrologers and by other
guests with expertise in astrology or in disciplines related to astrology
(such as psychology, physics, and astronomy).
- Panel discussions in which three or more guests share vexations, musings, and insights.
- Astro-Talk sessions where participants break into small groups of their choice to discuss selected topics of astrological interest.
- Unique celebrations, such as the one held each year at the winter solstice. These gatherings are reputed to be playful, challenging, and lots of fun.
Over the course of the year, the day of the meeting will vary from month to
month, so please visit this website, or
join our Yahoo group to get the day and date for each meeting. Most events are held at:
TC Friends Meeting House
1725 Grand Ave.
St. Paul, MN
South of I-94 between Snelling & Fairview
See the Directions Map for location assistance.
Unless otherwise noted, admission to most meetings is $6.00 for NCGR members, or $8.00 General Admission.
For more information concerning our STARS calendar or any other facet of our
organization, please contact STARS.
Special Events
In addition to monthly meetings, STARS hosts marathon weekends with well-known,
visiting astrologers. Such weekends consist of an evening lecture or an experiential
happening followed by one or two days of workshops.
Special guests have included: Alan Oken, Maritha Pottenger, Donna Cunningham,
Edith Hathaway, Demetra George, Ingrid Naiman, J. Lee Lehman, Michael Robbins.
Be sure to check the News page to see what we have planned for future special events.
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