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“Turning of the Wheel” with Chris Flisher
November 15, 2007
EXTRA, EXTRA- Alex and Allyson Grey
Topic: "Spirit Art"
Alex Grey is a world-renown painter who delves deeply into anatomy, spirit and the connection between the two. Together with his wife, Allyson, also an accomplished artist, the Greys have established a remarkable gallery in New York City. CoSM Gallery is magical hall of mystical creativity that is breathtaking on every level.
The Greys met each other in college. Alex had a series of entheogenically induced mystical experiences that transformed his agnostic existentialism to a radical transcendentalism. The Grey couple would trip together on LSD. Alex then spent five years at Harvard Medical School working in the Anatomy department studying the body and preparing cadavers for dissection. He also worked at Harvard's department of Mind/Body Medicine with Dr. Herbert Benson and Dr. Joan Borysenko conducting scientific experiments to investigate subtle healing energies. Alex's anatomical training prepared him for painting the Sacred Mirrors (explained below) and for doing medical illustration. When doctors saw his Sacred Mirrors, they asked him to do illustration work.
Grey's unique series of 21 life-sized paintings, the Sacred Mirrors, take the viewer on a journey toward their own divine nature by examining, in detail, the body, mind, and spirit. The Sacred Mirrors, present the physical and subtle anatomy of an individual in the context of cosmic, biological and technological evolution. Begun in 1979, the series took a period of ten years to complete. It was during this period that he developed his depictions of the human body that "x-ray" the multiple layers of reality, and reveal the interplay of anatomical and spiritual forces. After painting the Sacred Mirrors, he applied this multidimensional perspective to such archetypal human experiences as praying, meditation, kissing, copulating, pregnancy, birth, nursing and dying. Grey’s recent work has explored the subject of consciousness from the perspective of “universal beings” whose bodies are grids of fire, eyes and infinite galactic swirls.
Transfigurations is Alex's second large format monograph containing over 300 color and black & white images of Grey's work. Sounds True has released The Visionary Artist, a CD of Grey's reflections on art as a spiritual practice. ARTmind is the artist's recent video exploring the healing potential of Sacred Art. Grey co-edited the book, Zig Zag Zen: Buddhism and Psychedelics (Chronicle Books, 2002). In 2004 Grey’s VISIONS boxed set containing a portfolio of new works and a Sacred Mirrors and Transfigurations, his collected works. The Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, CoSM, a long-term exhibition of fifty works of transformative art by Grey has opened (Fall 2004) in New York City. He lives in New York City with his wife, the painter, Allyson Grey and their daughter, the actress, Zena Grey.
www.alexgrey.com
November 8, 2007
Michele Avanti
Topic: "Astrocartography"
Michele Avanti is a published certified planetary systems analyst, consulting metaphysician and ordained minister. Since 1972, she has taught and consulted in many areas of metaphysics. Her new book, "GreeHee The Journey of Five" is now available.
Michele has lectured and given more than 15,000 live consultations on radio, television, and at seminars and workshops across America. Her columns have appeared in newspapers and magazines since 1985. Michele is past president of the Las Vegas Chapter of NCGR, an International Society of Geocosmic Researchers. She is currently Vice-President and co-founder of The Astrology Club of Reno. Presently, her articles and monthly astrology column can be read in In Light Times, Vegas Community Online, and in numerous places on the web.
Michele received accreditation in the summer of 2003 in Fixed Stars from Bernadette Brady in England. She is now one of a handful of fixed star analysts internationally. She is available by phone (541-863-6631) or in person for personal consultations, ceremonies, marriages, lectures and special group functions.
Astrocartography is the study of location and astrology. Finding the right place for your unique astrological make-up is critical to your happiness. Learn where you should live in order to thrive!
www.astrologyandmore.com/
November 1, 2007
Susan Sarkes
Topic: "The Wheel Of The Year"
Susan Sarkes is an astrologer based in Watertown, MA. In her 17 years of astrological study, she's concentrated on natal chart interpretation; with emphasis on the effects of yearly eclipse patterns. In the past 5 years, she's also studied and lectured on the astrological charts of the transgendered, transsexual, and intersexed community. She's lectured to the New York City branch of the NCGR three times on this topic during its annual education conference. Her findings and protocols for counseling the transgendered, transsexual, and intersexed client were published in the NYC NCGR newsletter, “The Aspect”. She has been a practicing pagan since 1990 and will speak about the Wheel of the Year with astrological explanations of the ancient Wiccan rituals that marked the passing of the seasons and honoring of the Goddess Gaia, Mother Earth.
October 25, 2007
Lynda Hill
Topic: "The Sabian Symbols"
Lynda Hill, FAA Pract. Cert. has been a professional astrologer for more than 18 years. 2006 marked her 22nd lecture tour of the States, in addition to the many lectures she has conducted for astrologers and the public throughout Australia, England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Russia, South Africa, New Zealand and Canada. Lynda is the astrologer for Good Taste and Take Five, and writes astrological commentary for publications all over the world. She divides her time between Sydney's beautiful Northern Beaches and the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains (when she's not traveling the world delivering lectures!).
Lynda has been a tireless researcher on the Sabian Symbols. Listen to the amazing story of this remarkable divination oracle. Her book, “360 Degrees of Wisdom: Charting Your Destiny With the Sabian Oracle” is published by Penguin USA (Plume imprint) and was released in February 2006 by Sony Japan in Japanese. This is a revised edition of her self-published book The Sabian Symbols as an Oracle, which comes with a special set of divination cards and can still be purchased through Lynda by emailing her at lyndah@bigpond.com
www.sabiansymbols.com
October 18, 2007
Sharon Mullen
Topic: "The Coming Storm - 2008 Transits"
Sharon Mullen is the education Director of Boston Chapter of NCGR. She holds a B.A., Boston State College, major in German; minors in Spanish and history. Graduate credits in education from Boston State College and in astrology from Kepler College. Former high school teacher; current adult education teacher. Offering classes in all levels of NCGR education program. Also, readings in natal and horary astrology. “One of my major aims is to empower the client through an understanding of the patterns, transits, and cycles of astrology.” SharonMuln@aol.com
October 11, 2007
Paula Gassmann
Topic: “Saturn and Venus-Together Again”
Paula R. Gassmann, MA, is an astrologer with a practice in the Boston area. Publications Director for NCGR, she is the author of many articles and book reviews on metaphysical topics, as well as a number of books of poetry. She served as moderator for the newsmaker discussion forum at Astrodatabank, as a contributing writer for The Astrologers’ Memorial website, and as co-editor for the Boston Chapter newsletter. She can be reached at Natural Rhythms Consulting, 781-862-5104, at prgassmann@comcast.net, or through her website at www.invisibledynamics.com.
October 4, 2007
Marguerite Manning
Topic: "Karmic Astrology"
Marguerite Manning is a professional karmic astrologer and freelance author. She conducts "Therapy for the Soul" group seminars on karmic astrology and her article on this topic, entitled "The 12th House-Your Karmic Closet," appeared in Mountain Astrologer. While working with her clients, Marguerite discovered that, by studying their birth charts from the perspective of their soul, the same conflicts and inadequacies that appeared to have plagued the soul in another life were quite similar to the challenging issues the individual was facing in their current life. She applied this discovery to her therapy sessions and found that validating these old wounds and past failures while gently pointing out that they were a part of the soul's past and were interfering with the present made for amazing results in her client's progress.
September 27, 2007
Joyce Levine
Topic: “Saturn In Virgo"
Joyce Levine, nationally acclaimed Astrological Consultant, astrology lecturer, and astrological author, provides individuals with information to help them make informed life decisions. Clients receive valuable insight and advice into their personal and professional lives.
Joyce’s career as an Astrological Consultant spans more than 25 years. She is the Clerk of the NCGR National Council for Geocosmic Research and is on the Advisory Board of its Boston Chapter. She has been a professional member of the American Federation of Astrologers since 1979 and is the former President of the New England Astrological Association.
An accomplished media personality, Joyce has more than 12 years as a former astrology talk show host and guest speaker. Joyce is active on the astrology speaker’s circuit and addresses professional associations, civic and college groups and other business organizations. She also facilitates Workshops for Creative Living, which focuses on balancing goals and achievements with spiritual development, and teaches astrology privately and in group astrology settings.
September 20, 2007
Joseph Crane
Topic: “George Bush’s Really Bad Year”
Massachusetts near Boston. Joseph's current focus is on reformulating modern psychological astrology by using methods from astrology's traditions. In A Practical Guide to Traditional Astrology, Crane writes to modern astrologers about ideas and techniques from the past and now his new book is entitled Astrological Roots: The Hellenistic Tradition. “I practice astrology because astrology gets most quickly and profoundly to the heart of someone’s conditions of life and present concerns.” www.astrologyinstitute.com
September 13, 2007
Tad Mann
Topic: “Alternatives in Chart Interpretation”
A T Mann is an architect, astrologer, artist, teacher, designer and author. His twenty books explore time, astrology, calendar systems, symbolism, tarot, dowsing, healing, reincarnation, sacred architecture and sacred sexuality. Tad practices many arts — astrology and tarot; Feng Shui and sacred architecture; the sacred arts and design education. He is currently working on the DVD of the Dalai Lama's Kalachakra Tantra Teachings and is a co-founder of UniversalQuest.com and is writing interpretation programs for tarot.com. www.atmann.net
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