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Gifts for Mankind. Existentialism from Jean-Paul Sartre.

Astrological Psychology, Astrology, PeopleBy Wanda Smit May 1, 2020 1 Comment

Jean-Paul Sartre was a French philosopher, playwright, novelist, screenwriter, political activist, biographer and literary critic. He was one of the key figures in the philosophy of Existentialism. After WW2, he became a leading figure in 20th-century French philosophy and Marxism. His work has also influenced sociology, critical theory, post-colonial theory and literary studies. To this day, his influence in these disciplines continues. Sartre was also noted for his open relationship with Simone de Beauvoir…

Workshop on the Aspect Level 25 July 2020

Aspects, Astrological Psychology, Astrology, EventsBy Sue Cameron April 28, 2020 Leave a comment

The Sundial House Group for Creative Meditation Saturday 25th July 2020 On-Line One Day Event ‘Know Thyself‘ Signing in 9.30am – 9.45am for a prompt 10.00am start until 4.00pm -o0o- This One Day Event working with Huber Astrology will be conducted ‘on-line’ due to the current social distancing restrictions. This workshop aims to provide insight…

Small aspect pattern? Request for input.

Aspects, Astrological Psychology, AstrologyBy Pauline Southall April 15, 2020 2 Comments

Hi all, I am interested in researching how people experience their small aspect pattern charts in their lives. I myself have this kind of chart with the longest aspect being a trine. I have read that with the inner circle so exposed to the environment and the outside world, the native may experience life as…

Chart in Focus #2

Astrological Psychology, Astrology, PeopleBy Barry April 13, 2020 6 Comments

Our first experiment Chart in Focus #1, has concluded. Here is the second experiment, which again depends on your comments for its success. The chart below was supplied by another APA member. The subject is male. Please post, as a comment, an initial outline interpretation at the very top level. This should be around 3-10…

Venus at her Philosophical Best. Simone de Beauvoir.

Astrological Psychology, Astrology, PeopleBy Wanda Smit April 3, 2020 Leave a comment

Venus is known as the goddess of aesthetics and, in the case of Simone de Beauvoir, of the beauty of thought: philosophy. This French writer and philosopher involved in Existentialism, is known primarily for The Second Sex, a scholarly and passionate plea for the abolition of the oppression of the feminine, of Venus in thought and action.…

Chart in Focus #1

Astrological Psychology, chart in focusBy Barry March 28, 2020 6 Comments

This experimental post depends on your comments for its success. The idea is for anyone to submit a chart or their chart data. The chart will be posted on the blog, and APA members and others are encouraged to post, as a comment, an initial outline interpretation at the very top level. This should be…

Students reflect on their learning

APA, Astrological Psychology, Astrology, StudyBy Barry March 26, 2020 2 Comments

Here are reflections from two of the recent tranche of students who completed the APA Diploma Course, now available to work through in the book Astrological Psychology: The Huber Method (with optional tutoring). Diane Perriam writes I felt drawn to the Huber approach so I decided to study with the APA – I can say…

Gifts for Mankind: AntiNaziism from Nietzsche

Astrological Psychology, PeopleBy Wanda Smit March 13, 2020 3 Comments

The German philosopher, Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche, was also a cultural critic, poet and philologist. His body of work had a profound influence on modern intellectual history and consequently on human consciousness, covering a wide range of topics, including art, philology, history, religion, tragedy, culture and science Unfortunately his achievements were marred by his sister Elisabeth (and…

Further Tutor Reflections

APA, Astrological Psychology, Astrology, StudyBy Barry March 6, 2020 Leave a comment

Following on from Ghislaine’s recent post, reflecting on her tutoring experience, here are shorter contributions by other recent tutors. I felt it to be a great privilege to be invited to become a tutor back in 2010. And it has also been a privilege to work with all the different kinds of students that came…

Looking forward and back on my involvement with APA

APA, Astrological Psychology, Astrology, StudyBy Ghislaine Adams February 29, 2020 3 Comments

It was with sadness and also a sense of anticipation that I approached December 2019 that marked the approaching closure of the APA School. Sadness as it signalled the end of an era during which we, tutors, introduced the principles of Astrological Psychology to new students and guided them through their studies with love and…

Thanks to all involved in The English Huber School

APA, Astrological PsychologyBy Barry February 24, 2020 4 Comments

Bruno & Louise Huber began teaching their wonderful new system of astrological psychology in the 1960s in Zürich, initially in the form of seminars and later as formal courses. All the teachings were originally in German and a large following of students was soon established. Over subsequent years a series of books began to appear,…

Workshop on the Aspect Level 25 July 2020

Aspects, Astrological Psychology, Astrology, EventsBy Sue Cameron February 5, 2020 2 Comments

Now superseded by online workshop. Details here. Three Huber astrologers will be running an experiential workshop on the aspect level of the birth chart for the Sundial House Group for Creative Meditation. This Group was set up by Roberto Assagioli, the founder of Psychosynthesis, who encouraged the Hubers to develop Astrological Psychology and amongst their…

Joseph Conrad. Chart of Darkness.

Astrological Psychology, PeopleBy Wanda Smit February 3, 2020 5 Comments

Joseph Conrad (born Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski) was an English novelist and short-story writer of Polish descent, whose works include the novels Lord Jim, Nostromo, The Secret Agent and the novella Heart of Darkness. He is still viewed as a writer of complex skill and striking insight, but above all of an intensely dark vision. He has been increasingly…

Love and Relationships in the Horoscope

Astrological Psychology, Astrology, books, PsychologyBy Bruno Huber February 3, 2020 Leave a comment

Bruno Huber introduces the subject of Love and Relationships in the Horoscope in this edited introduction to the chapter on the subject from his book Astrological Psychosynthesis. Most contacts we make with other people are functional, such as in the world of work, in daily life, in interest groups, etc. Here the purpose of the…

Capricorn in Focus

AstrologyBy Barry January 15, 2020 7 Comments

I was particularly struck by these words by Simon Marlow, from the World Goodwill report of his talk at the recent full moon meeting for Capricorn 10 January 2020 at 19:21GMT: “There are two distinct yet interrelated qualities to Capricorn. On the one hand this sign symbolises and promotes the deepest involvement in the material…