The Scottish Astrological Association is delighted to offer an introductory workshop on traditional natal astrology with Dr Benjamin Dykes who is currently visiting the UK.

An Introduction to Traditional Natal Astrology

Saturday May 28th 2011

10:00am-5.00pm

At The Theosophical Society,
28 Great King Street, Edinburgh
EH3 6QH

Dr. Benjamin Dykes is a leading medieval astrologer and translator who gained his PhD in philosophy from the University of Illinois. He received his medieval astrology qualification from Robert Zoller and taught philosophy courses at universities in Illinois and Minnesota. In 2007?10 he translated and published Guido Bonatti?s Book of Astronomy, the Works of Sahl & Masha?allah, and Persian Nativities I-III. In 2011 he has just released further volumes of essential translations of horary works. He currently offers the Logos & Light Lectures, philosophy courses on MP3 for astrologers and occultists, and reads charts for clients worldwide on his site at www.bendykes.com.

During the workshop Benjamin will use real client charts, which are suitable for students at all levels of learning: these lectures constantly emphasize basic principles and aim to explain how to interpret charts in a lucid, traditional way.


The workshop will be structured into the following sections:

Introduction to Traditional Astrology This section will provide an introduction to basic principles of traditional astrology, how it differs from many modern approaches, and some basic guidelines on traditional chart interpretation. Learn concrete applications of house rulerships and positions.

Dignities: detriment, fall, exaltation Dignities are extremely important in astrology, but often not well understood in modern practice. We will use several charts to illustrate the concrete meanings of exaltation, detriment, and fall.

Aspects and aversions: planets relating to their own signsTraditional astrologers emphasized the importance of a planet being able to see or aspect its own sign. We will look at this through the concept of ?aversion,? or an inability to see the sign, and also to relate it to the meaning of the 12th, 8th, and 6th.

Relationships and the Lot of Marriage Recent translations have brought to light the importance of the Lot of Marriage and its use in predicting relationship developments and stages. We will illustrate the use of this Lot with several charts, using profections and transits.

Profession and work
This section will look at several traditional approaches to delineating work and profession in the chart, using solar phases, the Lot of Work, and the Midheaven.

Booking details:

Cost: Members ?30 per day
Non members ?40 per day

Contact: Susan Swan
Tel: 07803606987
Email: lunatica@fsmail.net
susan_swan@standardlife.com

If anyone has any initial questions I am also available to discuss queries either by PM here on Skyscript or by personal email: KarmicCelt@aol.com

Thanks

Mark Cullen
Chair
Scottish Astrological Association

Sounds very very interesting, if only it were a bit nearer than Edinburgh.

Hi Mark,

I'm not too far from Edinburgh, but I'm not sure I'll be able to get down on that day. Is it just a case of once you've filled the space there are no more people allowed in, or is there some cut off date for booking a place?

Hi Mark,

I'm not too far from Edinburgh, but I'm not sure I'll be able to get down on that day. Is it just a case of once you've filled the space there are no more people allowed in, or is there some cut off date for booking a place?

Hi Konrad.

I doubt space will be an issue as we have booked a large hall. You can just turn up on the day if your not sure about making it beforehand. Although it would really help if you could give me an indication whether you are planning to come as Ben will have some handouts.

I should say I can accommodate one person overnight for the workshop. Allocated on a first come first served basis.

Mark

Hi Mark,

alright, thanks. I'll let you know at least a week before the event.

Just to let members know there are still places left for this workshop.

I am now the contact before Saturday if you want to reserve a place.

Booking details:

Cost: Members ?30 per day
Non members ?40 per day

Venue: At The Theosophical Society,
28 Great King Street, Edinburgh
EH3 6QH

Time: 10:00am-5.00pm

Contact: Mark Cullen, Chair, Scottish Astrological Association
Tel: M: 07504591204
Email: KarmicCelt@aol.com