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Professional Astrology: What is it?

Professional astrologers, as the name suggests, take astrology seriously and make their living by practicing the art with a high level of skill and commitment. Expect a professional astrologer to demonstrate extensive training and experience, professional attitude and demeanor, strong ethical principles, and knowledge of both the efficacy and the limits of astrological practice. Computerized Astrology Reports? Actually they're quite good, especially for the casual user and beginning astrology student (no need to look up the interpretations in a book)--or for the "just curious." But you get much more from a professional consultation, which is :

Personalized, not just individualized. You get the chance to make the consultation specific, to ask questions and give important background information. And you can benefit from the counseling skills of the astrologer.

Synthesized, not just organized. The computer has gotten pretty good, but still gives you a list rather than a unified meaning for the complex formations found in every chart--like this T-square: Sun in Cancer in the 11th House, square Moon in Pisces in the 8th, opposite Neptune in Virgo in the 2nd.

Humanized, not just informative. You get the subtleties of the astrologer as artist, the benefit of a life of experience in Soulwork. And you may form a relationship that lasts many years.

So, if you're at all serious about astrology--or have truly important questions to ponder, consider a professional astrology consultation. To what to expect from a professional astrologer, download the "Consumer's Guide to Astrologers."

About Barbara Schermer

Consultant, since 1974, in a vigorous astrological practice in Chicago, with both individual and corporate clients -including marketing consultation to a number of major Chicago firms. Most interesting recent assignment: choosing the opening dates for the Australian production of Jesus Christ Superstar and her on-going relationship with Harry M. Miller Enterprises, Sydney, selecting dates for all of; the agency's musical and theatrical openings.; Author of Astrology Alive!: A Guide to Experiential Astrology and the Healing Arts, (The Crossing Press, 1998). German edition published in 1992 as Astrologie; Live.
: Contributing Writer for the Mountain Astrologer, and The Monthly; Aspectarian and for the German magazine Meridian and the Dutch journal Symbolon.
: Pioneer in the field of Experiential Astrology with eighteen years of teaching, leadership, and production in experiential performance and theater (Producer of the Rising Stars, an astrological mythic theater group).; Trained, for twelve years, under the auspices of Swami Kriyananda, Temple of Kriya Yoga, Chicago, studying astrology, yoga, and the development of consciousness.

: Certified by the one-year Oasis Center Facilitator Training Program (Chicago) with developed skills in group facilitation.

Experienced as a teacher and workshop leader (see Lectures, Workshops, and Classes)--at Esalen Institute, Big Sur, California; in Chicago at the Oasis Center; Governors State University (as Associate Professor of Cultural Studies); the Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs; and for Cunard Cruise Lines as well as at many professional conferences in the US, Canada, Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and Australia. She was Experiential Track Co-ordinator of the United Astrology Congress '86, '89, and '92.

Serves as an Advisory Board Member of AFAN (Association for Astrological Networking) and served as Chairman of its Media Watch committee.

Nominated by her peers in 1993 and 1995 for the prestigious Regulus Award for her contributions to astrology and the astrology community.

Barbara's Lectures, Workshops, and Classes

Events in the Chicago Area

COSMIC NIGHTS ASTROLOGY SALONS

January 8, 1999, 7-9:30 PM. Topic: "The Millennium." 4334 N. Greenview, Chicago, Illinois. Contact: 773-248-7108.

March 12, 7-9:30 PM. Topic: "Equinoxes and Solstices." 4334 N Greenview, Chicago, IL. Contact: 773-248-7108.

April 9, 7-9:30 PM. Topic: "Astrodrama." 4334 N Greenview, Chicago, IL. Contact: 773-248-7108.

May 7, 7-9:30 PM. Topic: TBA. 4334 N. Greenview, Chicago, IL. Contact: 773-248-7108.

EXPERIENTIAL ASTROLOGY APPRENTICE PROGRAM

February 24, 1999 (Beginning). Chicago, IL. Nine-Month Experiential Astrology Apprenticeship Program. 7-10 PM, twice monthly.

Study with other committed astrology students on astrology topics in-depth. Focus on professional issues, chart synthesis, myth, dreams, Jungian and archetypal psychology, alchemy, mandalas, astrodrama, images, shamanic ritual. 4334 N. Greenview, Chicago, IL. Contact Barbara: 773-248-7108.

LECTURES

March 15. Waldorf Adult Education Program, Chicago. 7-9 PM. Topic: "Astrology as the Language of Psyche." Contact: 773-665-1806.

April 6. Francis Parker Adult Education Program, Chicago.7-9 PM. Topic: "Astrology as the Language of Psyche." Contact: 312-525-1855.

BOOK SIGNINGS (Chicago Area)

January 14. Lecture & Book Signing for Astrology Alive, at Women and Children First book store, 5233 N. Clark, Chicago, IL. Contact: 773-769-9299.

January 22. Lecture & Book Signing. Topic: "The Millennium." 7:30 PM, 659 W. Diversey, Chicago, IL. Contact: 773-871-9004.

April 10. Chicago, IL. Half-Day Workshop and Book Signing. Transitions Bookstore, 1000 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL. Contact: 312-951-7323.

Events Around the World

LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, BOOK SIGNINGS

February 12. San Diego, CA. Lecture for the San Diego Astrological Association. Topic: "Birthing Venus Within." Contact: 760-789-3532.

February 18. Tempe, AZ. Lecture and Book signing - Changing Hands book store.

February 13. San Diego, CA Workshop: "The Agonies and Ecstasies of Love," 10 AM-5 PM. Contact: 760-789- 3532.

February 19-21. Scottsdale, AZ—Weekend Workshop. Topic: "The Elements: The Anatomy of the Psyche." The Astrological Institute. Contact: 602-423-9494.

April 30 – May 1. Des Moines, IA. Weekend Workshop. Topic: "Recovering Gold from the Shadow: Astrology as a Language of Psyche." Contact: JoVonStein@aol.com.

CONFERENCES

June 4-6. Oslo, NORWAY. Tenth Anniversary Conference. Contact Astrid Frogner: asterif@online.no.

Barbara's Professional Services

(In person, by phone, or by mail on an audio cassette)



Natal Chart
The natal chart is derived from the calculated position of the planets at the precise moment and place of your birth. The interpretation of the chart yields an in-depth, psychologically-oriented character analysis, revealing strengths, talents, abilities, potential challenges, and blind spots. It highlights attitudes and indicators in key areas-career, relationships, wealth, and health.--US$120.

Current Patterns
The progressed chart looks at what is happening now and for the next year of your life, focusing on the upcoming six months. Its purpose is to keep you aware of the activating internal and external cycles that affect you.--US$120.

Recommended for First-Time Clients
Natal Chart followed a week later by Current Patterns.--US$220.

Relationship Analysis
"Is this relationship good for me?" This is a comparison of two individual natal charts, revealing the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of any relationship. The session clarifies existing strengths and weaknesses and suggests strategies to benefit the partners. Suggested for intimate relationships-marriage or business partnerships, parent to child, employer to employee, or any association of importance in your life.--US$150.

Natal Charts for Newborns and Children
A detailed, insightful description of your child's basic nature. Sensitive and practical suggestions for guiding your child as s/he grows.--US$120.

Electional Charts
Involves research to determine the best time to initiate a business project, marriage or other long-term undertaking. In essence it helps you to choose the most advantageous birth time for an event.--US$135/hour.

To make an appointment for a Professional Astrology Consultation...

9:00 AM to 9 PM, US Central Time

Chicago area or International, call 1-773-248-7108

(FAX: 1-773-477-3045)

Still thinking? Then you may want to read the "Consumer's Guide to Astrologers."

The Temple of Kriya Yoga. Most of my early training in astrology came from my Guru, Kriyananda, of the Temple of Kriya Yoga in Chicago. Kriyananda's Guru, Shellyji, was a living disciple of Yogananda, who brought yoga to the West. Kriya, in the narrow sense, is a system of breathing techniques that allow "the Breath to be stilled and thereby dissolve the mind, intellect, and ego in order to achieve the egoless state of Pure Consciousness." (Yogananda, Autobiography of a Yogi--the essential book on Kriya). Kriya is intimately connected to astrology. "Kriya Yoga identifies the chakras with the zodiacal and planetary energies; the pattern of their arrangement corresponds to the natal chart, and they are seen to be affected by the planetary transits." (Quoted from Chapter 8 of my book, Astrology Alive!, available at this Web site.) The Temple has a bookstore with hard to find texts on astrology as well as yoga, including Kriyananda's writings. They will ship directly to you anywhere in North America. Especially valuable is the very complete correspondence course in Astrology, which has a spiritual focus. Contact the Temple at:

The Temple of Kriya Yoga2414 North Kedzie Blvd.Chicago, IL 60647

Telephone: (773) 342-4600

If you come to Chicago, you are welcome to visit the Temple--a special treat when Kriyananda is in residence, as he is from time to time throughout the year. Contact the Temple for details.

--Barbara.