Joanne Wickenburg, Astrologer
Home Study Courses
I will be lecturing at the Astrological Society of North Texas on September 11 and 12. For information: email ASNTexas@Gmail.com
Last Updated May 27, 2010
Welcome. While you're here, be sure to read about my Home Study Courses in Astrology. Courses are available from beginning through advanced levels. Articles are also available covering an array of astrological subjects.
What is astrology? It is a study that compares the movement of celestial bodies to life on our planet. Just as the earth moving around the sun in its yearly trek determines the seasons of our year, astrologers study the many celestial cycles that influence our lives. From the perspective of human potentiality, astrologers compare the "map" of the sky as it was at the moment of birth to an individual's life and evolution. That map is called a horoscope.
"As Above, So Below"
In the great universities of renaissance Europe astrology was held in high esteem. Its concepts and symbols are intertwined throughout philosophy, art, literature, theology, and medicine. Astrology did not die when it ceased being part of the academic experience after the "Age of Enlightenment", however the quality of understanding suffered greatly. By the 20th Century a large part of society associated astrology with parlor-room entertainment, which led to what we now call "sun-sign" astrology. Those who wanted to seriously learn about this age-old system did so in private or in small group environments. Because of its isolation from the rest of society and its schools, the thread that connects astrology to other subjects has almost been broken.
Today's astrologers are trying to change that. Professional Organizations such as NCGR, ISAR, AFAN and others are working to elevate the image of astrology. Sophisticated software is now available to assist in research. Finally, Astrology is returning to the world of academia.
Joanne Wickenburg
Mercury Retrograde Periods for 2010
Mercury turns retrograde on April 17. It turns direct on May 11
Mercury turns retrograde on August 20. It turns direct on September 12
Mercury turns retrograde on December 10. It turns direct on December 29
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