At UAC 2012, the Venus Retrograde Dance, photo from Vancouver's AstroGuild!
Monday, August 27, 2012
Friday, July 13, 2012
So It Goes: Recurrence Transits at Work by Nick Dagan Best
"A transiting aspect that mirrors an aspect found in a given nativity is called a recurrence transit. These can be extremely powerful, even if they don't actually make zodiacal contact to any point in a given chart. An old astrological concept that is rarely covered in books, articles or classes, yet is truly central to understanding not only how birth charts resonate with transits, but also what aspects might actually mean in daily life." ~ Nick Dagan Best
I have some wonderful news!
The fabulous Montreal based astrologer, Nick Dagan Best, has very generously shared his UAC 2012 talk on Recurrence Transits with us. You can find the complete PDF file HERE
Even better you can purchase the entire talk in either CD or MP3 from UAC HERE
and while you're there don't forget to look at the other UAC talks available for purchase.
Saturday, July 7, 2012
1,200 Astrologers Can't Be Wrong by Jeff Jawer
UAC and the many smaller national and regional conferences are exciting events and unique ways to begin an astrological education, learn advanced techniques, and make connections, many of which will last a lifetime. Our unconventional field may still seem a bit strange to the general public, but gatherings like UAC not only build our community, but expand our outreach to the rest of the world. A hard-working public relations committee has gotten extensive television, radio, online and print coverage of this conference.
It's very heartening to see how much Astrology has grown since I began practicing way back in 1973. The range, depth and maturity of the presentations is incredible. Even though there are over 150 teachers on the faculty, it's a tough selection process in which an equal number of applicants, all professional astrologers, did not make the cut. The breadth of talented practitioners and teachers is a testament to the growth of our field. The maturity of the lectures that address the ethical and practical issues of astrological counseling is also inspiring.
Friday, July 6, 2012
UAC Lectures Now Available For Purchase
This is just a quick note to let you know that the lectures from the United Astrology Conference 2012 held in New Orleans are now available for purchase from their website (talk about a treasure trove of information and teaching!):
UAC 2012 Conference Recordings: CDs and MP3s
Thursday, July 5, 2012
United Astrology Conference 2012 Recap by Chris Brennan
Chris Brennan, who I am sure you already know is a very talented professional astrologer from Denver, just posted this amazingly comprehensive recap of UAC 2012. I'm absolutely stunned at the amount of work he put into it. You won't want to miss it, not least of all for all the links to coverage from other astrologers out there in the blogosphere.
Plus, all of us here at Postcards from UAC are very excited about the wonderful mention we received from Chris. I know I speak for all of my helpers when I say this project was so much fun to do and we wouldn't have missed it for the world. However, the generous acknowledgement and gratitude from the astrologers out there is gratefully received [note preening Postcards from UAC Elves]. Of course, it could never have happened at all if the UAC attendees hadn't been so generous with their time and creativity. The only down side is that well, technically, UAC 2012 is over. I keep looking for things to post. I have a Cancer Ascendent. I have trouble letting go... or is that my Scorpio Moon? So please don't hesitate to send in any memories you may be keeping close to your heart.
Now I'm going to post part of Chris Brennan's fabulous blog post with a link to read the rest on his site at The Horoscopic Astrology Blog
Robin
United Astrology Conference 2012 Recap
The eighth United Astrology Conference, otherwise known as UAC, took place in New Orleans from May 24-29, 2012.
Conference Stats
- It was held at the Marriott hotel at 555 Canal Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, which turned out to be a pretty good hotel.
- The final estimate put the attendance at 1,458 astrologers, including about 200 speakers (also including the free speech lecturers).
- A total of about 295 lectures over the course of the week, plus 22 pre and post-conference workshops.
- There were five sponsoring organizations: the American College of Vedic Astrology (ACVA), Association For Astrological Networking (AFAN), Council of Vedic Astrology (CVA), International Society for Astrological Research (ISAR) and National Council for Geocosmic Research (NCGR).
- The three head coordinators of the conference were Madalyn Hillis-Dineen (NCGR), Linda Lehman (AFAN), and Gisele Terry (ISAR), who have to be given a lot of credit for successfully pulling off such a large and memorable conference.
Social Media at UAC 2012
UAC, the world’s largest gathering of astrologers, is being held in New Orleans from May 23 to 29. We will miss every single one of you who cannot make it… which is why we’re going to do our best to bring the party to you! In a divinely chaotic grassroots effort, we’re encouraging all tech-savvy UAC attendees to send your images and videos out to our astro friends around the world as “Postcards from UAC.” We’ve organized a worldwide network of volunteers to collect your postcards and share them with the global community.
Twitter Coverage
Trust me. You'll be glad you did.
Namaste' Y'all,
Robin
Monday, June 25, 2012
April Elliott Kent: UAC 2012 (Part Two): The Conference
I'm a little late getting these up. I put them up on our Facebook Group but completely forgot to post them on the blog. Fortunately, Lisa sent me a reminder, so here's a partial look. Don't forget to click on the link to read the entire post.
This is Part Two of April Elliott Kent's (of Big Sky Astrology) blog post on her time at UAC in New Orleans this year:
THE CONFERENCE
UAC presented a classic conference-goer’s dilemma: one ass, many potential seats. I tried live-tweeting the sessions I attended, but the hotel wi-fi was spotty at best (and I have thus far managed to resist the siren call of the smart phone). I went to a few sessions, but not as many as I have at past conferences. I find I don’t have a lot of patience anymore for sitting still and listening to much of anything for an hour and ten minutes; or perhaps it was all those transiting planets in Gemini. In any event, here were a few of the sessions I sat in on (most of them before my own talk blew me out of the water, energy-wise), along with some of my fairly shallow notes, tweets, and observations. (The lectures should be available for purchase at the conference website by the end of June.)- Richard Tarnas (What is the Relationship of Myths to Planetary Archetypes?), who spoke about the nexxus where the names assigned to the planets do and don’t intersect with mythology. At the time I didn’t think I was keeping up. Weeks later, though, this is the talk that keeps popping into my mind and supplying little nuggets to chew on.
My tweets from the session, which reveal my vacuousness:
- Richard Tarnas – myths, planetary archetypes, and at one point *jazz hands*.
- Tarnas: Astrology of modern planets don’t nec reflect myth so much as the era in which discovered. You, Uranus, are no rebel.
- Greco-Roman gods = patriarchal thugs. Heh. Good one, Richard Tarnas.
To continue reading the post go HERE
April Elliott Kent: UAC 2012 (Part One): Hola From Nola
I'm a little late getting these up. I put them up on our Facebook Group but completely forgot to post them on the blog. Fortunately, Lisa sent me a reminder, so here's a partial look. Don't forget to click on the link to read the entire post.
This is Part One of April Elliott Kent's (of Big Sky Astrology) blog post on her time at UAC in New Orleans this year:
The City
We arrived in New Orleans after two hours sleep and a long, tedious day of flying, and I’ll admit, I was underwhelmed. The muggy heat and the din of street noise were a bit … something. And not a pleasant something. My impression of the city began to improve over dinner with Kelly Surtees, her charming fiancé Peter, and their delightful friend Kira Sutherland. We found a barbecue place on a small sidestreet, where we gorged on fish and red beans and rice and numerous cocktails while flames occasionally erupted from the kitchen a few feet away. Good times.The next morning Jonny and I rolled out of bed early and wandered the six blocks to breakfast at Cafe Du Monde – because apparently when you’re in New Orleans, it’s the law. We daintily sidestepped rivers of goo from freshly hosed sidewalks and wrinkled our noses at the city’s distinctive bouquet, the tang of a place that never really dries out. “The Virgos in Hell!” we dubbed ourselves. But the funk was worth it, because the place is not to be missed. Outdoor tables crowded together under ceiling fans, covered in a dusting of powdered sugar and dripping with sweaty touristas like us. Beignets were everything I’d hoped they would be, and my frozen cafe au lait was a delight. I was charmed.
Read the rest HERE
Friday, June 15, 2012
Kate Petty: The Power of Antiscia
The Muse of Astrology, Urania |
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Panel Discussion
With Chris Turner, Jack Fertig, Donna Woodwell, Eric Francis Coppolino and Roy L. Gilgert ~ submitted by Toni Thomas
Rick Levine from Toni Thomas and Anne Clancy
Glenn Perry UAC 2012 with Na Na from Japan and William Stickevers on the right from Toni Thomas
Glenn Perry UAC 2012 with Na Na from Japan and William Stickevers on the right from Toni Thomas, a photo by Postcards from UAC on Flickr.
From Toni Thomas: Glenn Perry with Na Na from Japan and William Stickevers on the right.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Andrea Gehrz, the Astrological Detective Radio Show
Links: News Coverage
Some of these links will contain articles we've already posted. Some of them are duplicates of each other. I thought it might make more sense just to do a page of links. However, don't miss the Picture Gallery with none other than one of the Postcards from UAC elves: Donna Woodwell!!
On Tue, May 29, 2012 at 8:12 PM,
Bayou Buzz May 27
Compilation of most media hits
Reuters: (landed in many outlets including cbs, more than 20 placements)
Times Picayune (hard copy out Friday 5/25)
First of AP stories hit early Thurs 5/24
Fox News Latino: Predicting the World – and the Next President, Maybe
This is a news article that was "Based on reporting by The Associated Press." I'll leave you to work that one out for yourselves. There is a photo of a woman with a crystal ball which will probably annoy you. It did me. However, no news is bad news??... robin]
Predicting the World – and the Next President, Maybe
Video: Associated Press~ Astrologers Predict Outcome of Presidential Race
Astrologers predict outcome of presidential race
Thu, May 24, 2012 - AP 1:38 | 7,447 views
- Approximately 1500 astrologers from more than 30 countries have gathered in New Orleans for the United Astrology Conference, where they are discussing everything from the economy to the upcoming U.S. Presidential election. (May 24)[this astrologer was slightly disappointed that apparently the Associated Press (bless their hearts) doesn't know the difference between a Tarot Reader and an Astrologer, but this is still a good video with short clips of interviews with some brilliant astrologers. robin]
Heraldnet: Astrologers gaze into the future in New Orleans
If you ask the 1,500 astrologers contemplating planetary alignments this week in New Orleans, the answers are yes, no and yes.
The astrologers, representing 30 countries, are in the city's famed French Quarter for the United Astrology conference held every four years. They say their work goes beyond the entertainment of horoscopes, tarot cards and palm readings, instead relying on in-depth study of the solar system.
This year, there is no shortage of predictions.
"If you thought that the election of 2000 race was crazy, that's nothing compared to what's going to happen in November of 2012," said astrologer Michael Lutin, an astrology columnist for Vanity Fair magazine for 25 years. "Don't count on anything being smooth."
That's because Mercury -- the planet of communication, tabulation and transportation -- goes into what's known as retrograde on Nov. 6, Election Day. Retrograde in astrology refers to the optical illusion of a planet moving backward, causing changes or disturbances in areas of life represented by that planet.
In 2000, Mercury was in retrograde when controversy swirled in Florida over the recount that took center stage in the race between George W. Bush and Al Gore. Florida was a swing state, and the outcome of the election wasn't known for more than a month after balloting.
"There could be tabulation problems, problems with the polling machines. Vote absentee to make sure your vote is counted," said New York City astrologer Shelley Ackerman.
CBS News: Astrologers Gaze Into the Future
Robin, Postcards from UAC~United Kingdom Branch]
Astrologers gaze into the future in New Orleans
If you ask the 1,500 astrologers contemplating planetary alignments this week in New Orleans, the answers are yes, no and yes.
The astrologers, representing 30 countries, are in the city's famed French Quarter for the United Astrology conference held every four years. They say their work goes beyond the entertainment of horoscopes, tarot cards and palm readings, instead relying on in-depth study of the solar system.
This year, there is no shortage of predictions.
"If you thought that the election of 2000 race was crazy, that's nothing compared to what's going to happen in November of 2012," said astrologer Michael Lutin, an astrology columnist for Vanity Fair magazine for 25 years. "Don't count on anything being smooth."
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Michelle Gould with Hula Hoop
Michelle Gould takes a turn with the hula hoop at Rock and Bowl. From Donna Woodwell
Hal Bahr On His Way Home
This is another update we received from Hal Bahr on our Postcards from UAC Facebook Group. You can find him on Facebook HERE and also on his Wordpress Site: Soul Journey Design
Hal Bahr at Louis Armstrong Airport in New Orleans on his way home... |
The REAL Next Generation
Of astrologers found at Cafe Du Monde enjoying beignets at on Monday at midnight. From Donna Woodwell
From Michael Erlewine: Going Home
"I understood once again that in any mandala offering, it is the 'offering' process that is auspicious and meritorious (what we gave of ourselves), the giving itself, and not the result --"
Namaste' y'all.
Robin
Postcards from UAC~The United Kingdom Branch]
GOING HOME
Molotov, Michael Erlewine's dog |
Giselle Terry
ISAR President Giselle Terry struts her astro diva stuff at rock and bowl. From Donna Woodwell
Carriage Ride in the French Quarter
Evening carriage ride through the French Quarter, haunted buildings and all. From Donna Woodwell
Markus Kuenzel and Samuel Bowling
Markus Kuenzel and Samuel Bowling testing the beignets at Cafe Du Monde. From Donna Woodwell
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
CONTINUING COVERAGE OF UAC BY ERIC FRANCES AND PLANET WAVES FM
Photo from Planet Waves FM (c) |
Einstein and Newton
From "The Mayans Were Right..." Show
From Michael Erlewine: The Mandala Is Breaking Up
Charlie Gabriel, Clarinetist and member of the Preservation Hall Band |
Goddesses Backstage
L to R: Kim Rogers-Gallagher, Paula Dare, Dorothy Oja, Madalyn Hillis-Dineen, Susie Cox, Demetra George, Suellen Ruben, Kelley Hunter
Monday, May 28, 2012
Jackie Slevin Essential Dignities
Jackie Slevin and the Ptolemic Table of Essential Dignities. From @empoweringastro
Tony Parinti Serious
Hey kids! Vote for which Tony Parinti picture you like best. First is Tony looking serious. Second is Tony smiling. From Tom Canfield
Tony Parinti Smiling
Hey kids! Vote for which Tony Parinti picture you like best. First is Tony looking serious. Second is Tony smiling. From Tom Canfield
Alphee and Carol Lavoie
Alphee Lavoie having a wild time at the NCGR hospitality suite. From Tom Canfield