Seriously cool! You won't want to miss this!
Andrea Gehrz, the Astrological Detective, has just shared the link to her latest uber cool radio show, where she talks about her experiences at UAC 2012!
Thursday, May 31, 2012
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!!
Media Gallery USA Today: Astrology Gathering [this is the picture gallery (don't forget to look for Donna Woodwell) and was also distributed by UPI... rd]
On Tue, May 29, 2012 at 8:12 PM,
Note: AP and Reuters
placements yielded over 200 media placements
Reuters May 29 2012
Bayou Buzz May 27
Compilation of most media hits
May 25
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
YES, we're in the AP Day Book!
Enjoy!
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
Published May 25, 2012
Fox News Latino
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
[This is the long version of the Associated Press release. robin]
NEW ORLEANS -- Will President Barack Obama win re-election? Will the
world end Dec. 21, as some say the Mayan calendar predicts? Will the
economy ever improve?
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.
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.
Read the rest of the article
CBS News: Astrologers Gaze Into the Future
[I have recently been given a list of the various new coverage UAC2012 received. Some of them, the postcard elves managed to find, but some slipped through our diligent fingers. So the next few posts will consist of news coverage I (and possibly you) may have missed.
Robin, Postcards from UAC~United Kingdom Branch]
Robin, Postcards from UAC~United Kingdom Branch]
May 24, 2012 11:24 AM
Astrologers gaze into the future in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS — Will President Barack Obama win re-election? Will the
world end Dec. 21, as some say the Mayan calendar predicts? Will the
economy ever improve?
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."
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."
Read the rest of the article HERE
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
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| 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
[This is Michael's final installment to The New Orleans Journal, as we all say good-by to this indescribable gathering of astrologers from around the world. There was one line in it that resonated quite deeply with me, so I wanted to single it out here:
"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]
"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
In a just a little while I will be on my way home from
UAC, the United Astrology Conference, here in New Orleans. For someone who does
not travel and, aside from nature walks and photography, does not even go out
all that much, this has been a trip in more ways than one. In other words, you will
seldom see me in large social groups.
At 2 PM yesterday the Marketplace closed and we deconstructed
our booth. As we packed our freight boxes it was only too clear that the mandala
of UAC was disintegrating very literally by that point. No, we did not sweep it
into the river, but as I surveyed the now-empty space where our booth was, 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 -- what we got from the process.
Of course I personally got a lot out of the conference,
but it probably cannot be measured in dollars earned in the Marketplace.
Immersed real-time in the stream of astrologers from all over the world, I once
again have a real sense of how things are with us and where we are going. And
as wonderful as we are as a group, I cannot say that all is rosy.
It is clear to me that astrology is still struggling to
be properly recognized as a profession by society and that making a living
through astrology remains a hard row to hoe. At the same time, I see that our intent
and heart is in the right place and our compassion to be of use to others is
very much alive and well.
Being here has been something of a wild ride, one that I will
long remember. I certainly have ridden in enough elevators (some packed to the
limit) and walked enough hallways for a while. And I will not miss the stinging
in my eyes from the strong rug shampoo these hotels use that apparently has no
way of being absorbed, except by our bodies.
But I will cherish the very many friends I have met here
and the meaningful conversations we have had with one another. Isn't that what
this conference is really all about? Of course I enjoyed the lectures I
attended, but when I spontaneously think of this last week, it is the
friendship of my fellow astrologers that comes to mind, and all my Facebook
friends that I had never met before. We are many!
I include here a quick iPhone photo of our dog Molotov
that my wife took yesterday. There he is amidst some poppies in our yard. I
know that he is (and has been) waiting for me to come home all this time. My
wife tells me that he has been spending most of his time in my office.
Anyway, I am on my way. Thanks to all of you who read
this and I will return to my regular blog tomorrow (as they say around here), "If
the good god is willing, and the creek don't rise."
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| 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
Leaving on a jet plane
All good things come to an end.... Time for the next adventure. From Donna Woodwell.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
CONTINUING COVERAGE OF UAC BY ERIC FRANCES AND PLANET WAVES FM
Hi everyone,
I just wanted to take a moment to share this message from Eric Francis and the people at Planet Waves. Click on the link for some fabulous interviews with astrologers at UAC!
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| Photo from Planet Waves FM (c) |
Einstein and Newton
Steven Forrest as Einstein and Andrew Morton as Newton. From Lynda Hill on Facebook
From "The Mayans Were Right..." Show
From "The Mayans Were Right..." Show
From Michael Erlewine: The Mandala Is Breaking Up
THE MANDALA IS BREAKING UP
The
UAC mandala is dissolving. The last day is already here. I have to
remind myself that, like the intricate sand mandalas of the Tibetan
Buddhists that once finished are swept into a pile and tossed into a
river, it is not the colored sand that is the mandala and blessing, but
the act of offering and making the design. We have all offered ourselves
to one another here; how inspiring.
When I
first arrived in New Orleans, time seemed to crawl by and each day was
an endless display of promising events. But each succeeding day has gone
by faster and faster, like two trains passing, until today we are
suddenly at the end. I already see that leaving all of this is going to
somewhat painful. I was afraid of that.
Much of
my experience here has been like a dream or movie in which the cast of
my many astrological friends appear one after another in succession. I
am awake in my own dream. As for my Facebook friends, I have met scores
of you in person for the first time and, although we have never seen
each other face-to-face, we were already old friends. It has been such a
treat to meet you!
In my life I wear several
hats, including being a musician. I had to skip the UAC banquet I was
looking forward to when I received a dinner invitation from Ben Jaffe
(the owner and creative director of the Preservation Jazz Hall), and the
son of Hall founders Allan and Sandra Jaffe. Ben also plays tuba and
bass for the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. This was an offer I could not
refuse. It was a wonderful evening, just a few folks meeting at an
incredible home for food and conversation.
Attending
was acclaimed musician John Boutte, who wrote the theme song and other
music for HBO's original series, "Treme." I had lunch with Boutte
earlier in the week. Also there was the legendary musician Charlie
Gabriel, a 79-year-old clarinetist who also plays in the Preservation
Hall Band. Luke Winslow-King, who played music at our UAC booth twice
this week, was also there, along with Celia Sinclair (who helped out in
our booth). Celia is the daughter of my long-time friend, poet, and
activist John Sinclair. My old friend Bill Lynn picked me up at the
hotel and brought me back. We had a delicious and vegetarian (mostly
vegan) meal, so it was almost like home, what a wonderful time.
Today
I will be tying up loose ends and (quite symbolically) taking down our
booth sometime around 2 PM. After that I have no idea what I will do,
probably say goodbye to as many folks as I can and prepare to head to
the airport early Wednesday morning. I will soon be back home in a small
town in mid-Michigan with my family, so far away from all this. Au
revoir to New Orleans and to all of you at UAC.
Michael
[Photo of Charlie Gabriel, not by me]
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| Charlie Gabriel, Clarinetist and member of the Preservation Hall Band |
Goddesses Backstage
Sent to us by Dorothy Oja on Facebook: Michael Lutin's Play
L to R: Kim Rogers-Gallagher, Paula Dare, Dorothy Oja, Madalyn Hillis-Dineen, Susie Cox, Demetra George, Suellen Ruben, Kelley Hunter
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
Austin Coppock the New AYA President
Here’s Austin, the new Prez of AYA (he’s the right man for the job, can you tell?) From @starsofwonder
Wonder Bright with Rebecca Crane and Nick Dagan Best
Then Nick Dagan Best got a whole slew of photos of me and Rebecca Crane practically weeing ourselves, conveniently located in the bathroom. This one’s my favorite. From @starsofwonder
Henry Seltzer and Wonder Bright
At some point I also shared a super tender bonding moment with Henry Seltzer over a conversation about Venus. Fro @starsofwonder
Ash and Andrea Gerhz
Ash and I totally bonded over our crazy Libra connection but I don’t have a picture of that, you’ll have to imagine it. Here’s Andy making a point. From @starsofwonder
Kenneth Miller and Kate Petty
The lovely Kate Petty with Kenneth Miller sent to us by Astrologer about Town, Wonder Bright, @starsofwonder
Kate Petty and Wonder Bright
My roommate Kate Petty and I (continued) drinking and taking silly pictures of ourselves in the mirror - From @starsofwonder at AFAN Suite
Jacqueline Pentek with Gary P Caton
This is from Facebook courtesy of Jacqueline Pentek and Gary P. Caton [It looks like they had a seriously good time:) rd ]
Orrery 1815 Planetary model
From Donna M. Young on Facebook: Orrery: 1815 Planetary model from the museum in New Orleans — with LeeAnn Curtis.
Gloria Star and Michael Lutin
Gloria Star as Jelly the Cabaret Singer and Michael Lutin as the Timekeeper of the Wormhole, with Jacqueline Janes as Old Maggie in the background. From Tom Canfield
Grand Finale!
Michael Lutin's "The Mayans Were RIGHT!" - The Grand Finale! Dorothy Oja dances with a Mayan, while Madalyn Hillis-Dineen looks on. From Tom Canfield
The Cast Leaves the Stage
Steven Forrest leads the cast from the stage. In the show, he played Albert Einstein, and one of the highlights was his dance with Andrew Morton as Sir Isaac Newton. From Tom Canfield
Theater for Michael Lutin Production
The theater for Michael Lutin's Production, "The Mayans Were RIGHT!" From Tom Canfield
Maria Simms and Madelyn Hillis Dineen
Maria poses with Madalyn Hillis Dineen as one of the Real Housewives of Venus. From Tom Canfield
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