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2010 Game Changers: How Saturn, Uranus and Pluto are Changing the Way You Live

Read the headlines and you will know something about what is going on in your own life. If the world is experiencing a transiting Saturn/Pluto square or a Saturn/Uranus opposition, so is each individual. Your unfolding journey occurs within the context and against the backdrop of the zeitgeist which is represented by the transiting planets and their relationship to each other. How these planetary patterns meet each person, represented the natal chart, is where the fine-tuning of prediction begins.

It’s the sheer number of aspects between social and collective planets this year that creates a tumultuous, changing environment that brings social and collective change. If you have planets, angles or the Sun and Moon in the first few degrees of any sign, these changes will strongly manifest in your personal life this year. For everybody, these planets are transiting through the houses of your natal chart. It is in these life areas where you will see the greatest changes.

Saturn builds, Uranus liberates, Pluto transforms. Jupiter expands and Neptune dissolves. In this workshop, examining the major aspect patterns including the Saturn Pluto Uranus T-square, the Saturn Uranus opposition, Saturn’s quincunx to Neptune and Jupiter’s conjunction to Uranus, Amanda discusses what these transiting aspect patterns tell you about your personal headlines.

Bring your chart and your questions! Amanda will use participants’ charts to illustrate how the global becomes personal and will help everybody create a game-plan for the year ahead.

The Karma of the Sun

Do you love your Sun sign? In astrology, the Sun through its sign, house and aspects portrays the means through which we can experience full creative expression and describes a path toward the development of confidence.  In this lecture, Amanda will discuss what each planetary aspect to the Sun tells us about the process of becoming a confident empowered person as well as how transits and progressions to the Sun help and challenge us along the way.

The Moon and Destiny 

Security is a state of mind; change is constant. In this lecture, the Moon Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) provides important information regarding security, comfort, and safety needs (the natal moon’s placement by sign, house and aspect) and how to work logistically and effectively with family karma. Both family curses and blessings will be covered.  Please bring a #2 pencil to this briefing. (This lecture is interactive. You will be filling out a MEMA form throughout the lecture.)

Getting the Love You Want: Relationships and the Outer Planets

Prior to examining the synastry between two natal charts, the relationship themes within each chart need to be understood, for every chart tells a relationship story that repeats throughout life. The birth chart shows the attractions, highs and lows, great romances and the people you’d just as soon forget. The outer planets aspects to Venus, 7th house planets and the ruler of the 7th house, describe the people we meet and the themes we encounter. The transiting outer planets show the timing of those themes. Saturn holds the key and provides the gateway to the highest expression of the outer planets (and rewarding relationships!).  In this lecture, Amanda will explore Saturn’s relationship to the natal and transiting stories of The Free Spirit (Uranus), The Saint (Neptune), and The Survivor (Pluto) and will show how Saturn can transform difficult connections into loving relationships.

The Rules of Synastry 
Analyzing Relationship Compatibility

Planetary aspects between the charts of two people reveal the conversations, arguments, joys and difficulties within a relationship.  What makes two people compatible? Is there a secret to making the most of your synastry with another? Some couples know how to soften difficult aspects while maximizing the harmonious ones.  Others don't even know how to make a great aspect work for them. Illustrations, strategies, and tools are explored.

The Traveling Landscape:
How major transiting planetary patterns meet the individual

Read the headlines and you will know something about what is going on in your own life. If the world is experiencing a traveling Saturn/Uranus opposition or a Saturn/Pluto square, so is each individual. Every person’s unfolding journey occurs within the context and against the backdrop of the zeitgeist which is represented by the transiting planets and their relationship to each other. How this traveling landscape meets each person, represented by the natal chart, is where the fine-tuning of prediction begins. In this lecture, using historical and current transits, Amanda discusses what major transiting aspect patterns say about yours’ and your clients’ personal headlines.

Inner Space Outer Time: Prediction and Planetary Degrees

Whether we are paying our bills, developing skills, or entering new relationships - we all have a unique inner process in the way we go about living our lives. Every natal chart shows this natural rhythm, which is illustrated by the degree placement and groupings of the planets. Knowledge of a chart’s critical points and its urge towards homeostasis are essential in sharpening prediction skills. In this lecture, we will examine this system of understanding a chart (person) by exploring the interlocking patterns of inner space and outer time.

The Transiting Nodes in Pisces and Virgo
The Axis of Physical and Spiritual Health

The transiting north node entered Pisces June 23, 2006 where it will remain into December of 2007. The north node orients us to the future where a universe of opportunity awaits us. The south node represents a compelling story-line that may not be as helpful as it appears. Solar eclipses throughout this time period emphasize the importance of the transiting nodes. If you know where this nodal axis is transiting through your chart, you will have additional information about how to keep these themes on your radar screen and your compass pointed north to take full advantage of this interesting transit. In this lecture Amanda will discuss the transiting nodes through the houses and to planets. The eclipses in Virgo and Pisces will also be covered.

Mars Retrogrades: S.T.O.P.
Stop Think Observe Proceed
Stop: what you are doing.
Think: is it working?
Observe: the lay of the land.
Proceed: with a revamped plan.
How? Amanda will explain.

What Would I Do If I Were a Grownup?
Working With Saturn Transits

Saturn can represent a limitation, a barrier, a boundary. It also represents the gateway where we can go beyond our limitations, barriers, and boundaries. Saturn transits offer the opportunity to mature and develop the parts of us and areas of life that need to grow up. In this lecture, we will examine Saturn transits through the houses and to each planet. Saturn’s current transit of Leo will be discussed.

Lights! Camera! Action!

Stepping into the Role of Your Life with Saturn in Leo

Saturn and Your Shadow

In this lecture we examine the teachers who masquerade as annoying, disgusting, horrible people. Saturn’s natal placement in each sign and house will be discussed as well as Saturn’s aspects to planets. Magic solutions will be provided that turn dragons into fairy godmothers, toads into princes, your boss into a decent human being, and your child into an angel!

Shortcuts to a Fulfilling Life

For the young, impatient, or young-at-heart: Don’t learn about life the hard way. Saturn offers the key to fulfillment. Make your life easier; find out what adults already know. Guaranteed shortcuts for all Saturn placements. This lecture provides practical tools for utilizing Saturn's sign and house placement. This lecture is suitable for older teens and well as adults.

Receiving  with Neptune:
Three Steps to Fulfilling Your Dreams

If you don’t meditate, don’t have an artistic bone in your body, and don’t really feel like devoting your life to the less fortunate, what can you do with the symbolism of Neptune? Traditionally, astrological literature offers little when it comes to utilizing what this mysterious planet has to offer. Opening to the Neptune experience, minus the distortions of deception and escapism, rests within the balance between giving and receiving. Neptune’s placement in the natal chart reveals an area of life where we excel at giving but have a great deal of difficulty in receiving. There are three steps that can be taken to shift the Neptune experience from confusion, victimization, or deception to the highest possible spiritual level. In this lecture we will examine Neptune’s natal placement by house and aspect as well as transiting Neptune to discover how a boundary-less state can serve you instead of hinder; bring you the dream instead of disappointment.  Bring your chart.

Pluto
Power, Control, and Transformation

Pluto is the planet we are experiencing when we work with the issue of exerting greater control and influence in our lives. The feeling of empowerment is one of the most creative states we can experience.  How do we get there in a world that doesn’t seem to know how to think about power – let alone handle it? How can we consistently experience the best of what Pluto has to offer? We all have life issues concerning power, which is shown by Pluto’s natal placement. Transiting Pluto describes where the most urgent need for experiencing your own power exists and offers the opportunity to assume greater control over your life. This lecture will outline the five steps you can take to feel fully empowered in any life situation as we examine the relationship between transiting Pluto in Sagittarius and the natal placement of Pluto by sign, house, and its aspects to other planets. Bring your chart.

The Sky’s The Limit!

William Blake wrote, “The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom.” Excess can be necessary and positive when viewed as process. So often, we stop the expansion of Jupiter by stepping in with our Saturn. Jupiter magnifies polarities to synthesize life experience to help us to become wise. In this lecture, we will examine Jupiter’s sign, house and aspects in the birth chart as it relates to excess, adventure and wisdom.

Parenting with Astrology:
Exploring the Soul-work of Parent/Child Relationships

There is little written in the astrological literature that helps astrologers interpret children's charts for their parents. The approach cannot be the same as for adults who are already living out their life themes. If a child has the Moon opposite Saturn and square Pluto and mom wants feedback about their relationship, what do you say? 

While astrologers are generally comfortable discussing the parental or family dynamics of an adult client’s chart, when it comes to speaking with a parents about their child, both the astrologer and the parent can experience considerable anxiety. Why is this? The traditional approach to delineating children’s charts tends to ignore the parental/family dynamic. But, clearly if the child has a Pluto issue, so does the parent. How this is discussed is delicate – but if the astrologer’s unspoken judgments about parenting ability are present in the session (the parent’s judgments already exist) the chart reading can actually do more harm than good - can disempower instead of empower the parent.

This lecture provides specific tools through a unique approach that provides parents with the practical information they want while illuminating the soul-work the child and parent are working on together. Example charts, strategies, and solutions that enhance the parent/child relationship are explored.

How to Get Time Off for Good Behavior:
The Education, Reformation and Integration of 12^th House Planets

Traditional descriptions of the 12^th house can sound intimidating: the house of personal karma, the house of self-undoing, the behind-the-scenes house.  Planets in the 12^th house can feel like prisoners trying to get time served for good behavior and a decent parole officer!  In this lecture, Amanda discusses each planet, the north and south node, and the signs on the 12 house cusp presenting strategies for bringing 12^th  house planets out into the world and stopping the high rate of recidivism.

Karma and the Water Houses

What are the karmic implications and life themes of the 4th house (family karma), 8th house (relationship karma) and the 12th house (personal karma)?  Planets in and rulers of these three houses are explored in depth as it relates to important themes that occur and re-occur throughout your life.

How to Hit a Curveball Out of the Park
Working with the Inconjunct (quincunx) Aspect

How do planets in different modes and incompatible elements relate to each other?  This lecture explores each combination providing solutions to bring planets in this aspect into alignment.

Is It Written in the Stars?

Biases often masquerade as astrological facts.  Nowhere is this issue more important than when working with young people.  Is one sign really better than another? This lecture explores signs and planets through a value-free lens.

Are Ready to Go Digital? : Take Your Practice into the 21^st Century

Amanda Owen and Kelli Harman, hosts from the now defunct Astrology on the Go Podcast give hands-on, simple demonstrations on how to transfer your tapes to CDs, record with a digital recorder, and how to send your consultations digitally over the internet. Plus, learn about podcasting: the new way to get the word out about you and your astrology practice.

Lectures for Beginners
 

What is Astrology?

How does astrology work? What does my Sun sign say about me? Astrologer Amanda Owen, author of Lucky Stars: How to Get the Scoop on Life, Love, and Friendship and president of the Philadelphia Astrology Society, explains how to use astrology to develop your potential, cultivate greater self-confidence, and achieve your life goals.

 How to Use Astrology to Make Your Life Easier

In astrology, the cycles of the sun, moon, and planets describe ongoing themes that we all experience. In this lecture learn about the current themes and how you can make them work for you. 

Access Your Power through the Stars

How does astrology work? What does my Sun sign say about me? Astrologer Amanda Owen, author of the recently released Lucky Stars: How to Get the Scoop on Life, Love, and Friendship and president of the Philadelphia Astrology Society, explains how to use your Sun Sign to develop your potential and to cultivate greater self-confidence.

Use Astrology to Understand your Teenager

How can you get inside the mind of a teenager? Learn how astrological information can help you create harmonious relationships with teens and young adults while assisting them in cultivating greater self-confidence.  Astrologer Amanda Owen, author of the recently released Lucky Stars: How to Get the Scoop on Life, Love, and Friendship and president of the Philadelphia Astrology Society specializes in using astrology to empower young people.

Predictions for 2006
Trends for the Year

Astrologer Amanda Owen, author of the recently released Lucky Stars: How to Get the Scoop on Life, Love, and Friendship and president of the Philadelphia Astrology Society, discusses the areas of life most important to each sign along with tips on how to increase your capabilities, improve you relationships, and achieve your goals in the year ahead.

Are We Compatible?
Astrology and Relationships

“I’m an Aries; he’s a Pisces. Are we a good match?”
“What’s the best sign for a Gemini?”
“Are Capricorns really bad for Leos?”

Every member of each Sun sign has a unique pattern of relating to people. Although Sun sign characteristics don’t tell you everything about someone, they do provide significant information. That information can help you understand someone you care about – whether it’s your boyfriend, girlfriend, best friend, sibling, or parent.  In this lecture, we will talk about all twelve Sun signs to show you how to use astrology to make all of your relationships more harmonious.

Astrology and Relationships

Men are from Mars, women are from Venus. In astrology, Venus describes how you want to be loved. Mars symbolizes how you go about getting it. In this workshop, we will explore these planets as they relate to relationship dynamics. *Please provide your birth date when you sign up so the positions of Venus and Mars at your birth can be determined.

The Astrology of Relationships

What do you look for in a partner? A sense of humor? Someone who is nurturing?  The life of the party?  Is independence important to you or do you want someone who is around much of the time? Do you ‘love too much’, or do you have difficulty committing to a relationship? Are you attracted to people who are unable to meet your relationship needs? This lecture defines the needs of each Sun sign along with relationship planets and provides tips on how to fulfill those needs.

Receiving with Neptune: Three Steps to Fulfilling Your Dreams

Neptune’s placement in the natal chart reveals an area of life where we excel at giving but have a great deal of difficulty in receiving. There are three steps that can be taken to shift the Neptune experience from confusion, victimization, or deception to the highest possible spiritual level. In this lecture we will examine Neptune’s natal placement to discover how a boundary-less state can serve you instead of hinder; bring you the dream instead of disappointment.  This lecture is suitable for those without knowledge of astrology.

Pluto
Power, Control, and Transformation

Pluto is the planet we are experiencing when we are working with the issue of exerting greater control and influence in our lives. The feeling of empowerment is one of the most creative states we can experience.  We all have life issues concerning power, which is shown by Pluto’s placement in each astrology birth chart. Pluto present placement describes where the most urgent need for experiencing your own power exists and offers the opportunity to assume greater control over your life. In this lecture, we will examine the relationship between Pluto’s current position and the birth chart placement of Pluto. This lecture is suitable for those without knowledge of astrology.

Shortcut to a Fulfilling Life

For the young, impatient, or young-at-heart: Don’t learn about life the hard way. Saturn offers the key to fulfillment. Make your life easier. This lecture provides practical tools to create a successful life and is suitable for those without knowledge of astrology.

Workshop for Beginners

Astrology for the New Millennium

Astrology is experiencing a Renaissance as people seek new ways to understand themselves and to grow spiritually. A potent tool for transformation, this symbolic language reveals information about current trends and, through the astrology chart cast at birth,  provides a blueprint of your life. This unique map shows the mountains and valleys and the many possible paths available to you. It describes those things that come easily to you and those experiences that challenge you to grow. Understanding your birth chart can bring clarity to your life experiences, provide direction for the future, and help free you to become more fully who you are.

This workshop provides the opportunity to immerse yourself in this sacred, ancient system and is designed for those new to astrology and for those who would like to deepen their understanding of astrology. You will learn how to interpret the planets in your own birth chart and together we will explore the themes of your life and create practical solutions that can assist you in living up to your fullest potential. We will also review the current dynamic planetary cycles that are ushering in the new millennium and discuss how you can utilize those cycles to create a successful and productive year.

Lectures for Teens

What is Astrology?

This entertaining, interactive lecture introduces teens to astrology both as a profession and as a body of knowledge. Information about all 12 Sun signs is explored so everyone can compare the sign qualities to their lives and to those close to them.

Are We Compatible?
Astrology and Relationships

 “I’m an Aries; he’s a Pisces. Are we a good match?”
“What’s the best sign for a Gemini?”
“Are Capricorns really bad for Leos?”

Every member of each Sun sign has a unique pattern of relating to people. Although Sun sign characteristics don’t tell you everything about someone, they do provide significant information. That information can help you understand someone you care about – whether it’s your boyfriend, girlfriend, best friend, sibling, or parent.  In this lecture, we will talk about all twelve Sun signs to show you how to use astrology to make all of your relationships more harmonious.

Shortcuts to a Fulfilling Life

For the young, impatient, or young-at-heart: Don’t learn about life the hard way. Saturn offers the key to fulfillment. Make your life easier; find out what adults already know. Guaranteed shortcuts for all Saturn placements. This lecture provides practical tools for utilizing Saturn's sign and house placement. This lecture is suitable for older teens (after a basic introductory lecture) as well as adults.

Some of these lectures are available on Tape 

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