Recordings
MP3 recordings from past events available for a small donation.
Annual Spring Conference 2025
Exploring New Dimensions in Chart Interpretation: Fixed Stars, Asteroids & Lunar Mansions
Every spring, the New York City Chapter of NCGR presents a new perspective on our ever-changing, ever-evolving practice. This year we were honored to have three expert astrologers from varied backgrounds share with us their theories and techniques for applying astrology more effectively with our clients and ourselves.
The Epic of Gilgamesh: A Mythic Asteroid Exploration on the Search for Immortality
by Amy Angelo
The Epic of Gilgamesh is a rich and ancient work of literature, originating from ancient Mesopotamia around 2100 BCE. Gilgamesh, the legendary king of Uruk, is a hero renowned for his strength, adventures, and quest for immortality. His story marks a shift in consciousness from the cyclical reality of the great mother goddess to the erection of a mighty hero. Themes of immortality and legacy, love and loss reach us through the ages in this timeless story.
In this lecture, we will delve into the mythology of Gilgamesh and explore how asteroids associated with this epic manifest in the lives and birth charts of individuals who have shifted our consciousness in a radical way. By examining the placement of these asteroids at key points in the birth chart, we uncover important archetypes, stories and mythic imprints that shape the destinies of these individuals. Prominent asteroids from Gilgamesh’s tale will serve as guides, linking the ancient myth to our modern understanding.
The Lunar Stations
by J.M. Hamade
An introduction to the mysterious 28- (sometimes 27-) sign zodiac of the Moon. The lunar stations, better known as the lunar mansions, make up the starry backdrop of the Moon's monthly journeys across the sky. Through the three cultures with the most enduring traditions of lunar station use, namely the Indian, Chinese, and Arab/Islamic, we will explore their significance in ancient times onwards to today.
Fixed Stars and Natal Planets
by Elizabeth Hazel
This is an excellent presentation for astrologers who are interested in integrating fixed stars into their practice and are ready to learn basic methods for delineating planet-star combinations. Liz presents a series specific constellations and stars followed by sample charts that demonstrate how those stars operate in natal charts. Participants will learn how to blend planet and star meanings, gain insights on how different planets channel stellar energies, and how fixed stars can create important life themes.
Jun 2025
3 hours 45 minutes
Includes Handouts
Donation: $60.00
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Michael Lutin
This year our astrological community lost a dear friend and colleague Michael Lutin. Here are some of our favorite lectures from Michael going back to the 80s, reflecting his great wisdom and humor.
By Michael Lutin
Michael's complete workshop covering all aspect of the South and North Nodes: how they play out in each sign and house, what is their significance in our development and how they are effected by transits and progressions.
The South Node - Part I, Part II - 3 hours
The North Node - Part I, Part II, Part III - 3.5 hours
Donation: $60.00
By Michael Lutin
In this lecture, Michael explains the power and limitations of using Outer Planets to make predictions and how our experience of these "impersonal" planets is very personal.
Nov 2010
68 minutes
Donation: $12.00
Secondary Progressions and Personal Development
By Michael Lutin
Michael's classic lecture on how to use Secondary Progressions to tell the story of a person's personal developments.
Nov 1987
68 minutes
Donation: $12.00
By Michael Lutin
Michael talks about how some attitudes towards love change over time, depending on planetary transits, while the basic mechanics of love remain the same.
Dec 1995
52 minutes
Donation: $12.00
By Michael Lutin
Michael explains how astrology explains how some relationships seem "fated" or "karmic" and what that actually means.
circa 1980s
67 minutes
Donation: $12.00
Ten Clearer Steps of Horoscope Synthesis
By Michael Lutin
Michael's step by step approach for conducting a highly effective, transformational reading. His focus is not so much predicting events, but rather explaining the underlying forces at play in a person's chart and creating a deep and trusting bond with the client.
May 1987
74 minutes
Donation: $12.00
Seeing With Your Own Astrological Eyes
By Michael Lutin
Michael's advice for beginning astrologers on how to develop confidence in their own imaginations and capacity to put ideas together on their own rather than relying on others.
Sep 1986
79 minutes
Donation: $12.00
By Michael Lutin
Michael talks about which natal placements indicate prosperity in the chart, but also the limitations of astrology when exploring the complexities of financial decisions.
2002
60 minutes
Donation: $12.00
By Michael Lutin
Michael explains the importance of the Sun over all of the factors and how to use Solar Charts to enhance and summarize natal readings.
Dec 2006
73 minutes
Donation: $12.00
By Michael Lutin
Michael shares his technique about using dispositors to more accurately interpret natal, transit and progressed charts because of their ability to sum up the most important points for a reading.
Nov 2017
74 minutes
Donation: $12.00
Fixed Stars
Many astrologers incorporate the brightest stars in the sky, the so-called "Fixed Stars," into their readings. Not being on the ecliptic, stars have an entirely different relationship to Earth than planets and thus require different techniques for astrological readings. But like the signs and planets, each star and constellation has distinct myths and meanings associated with them.
Here are the best lectures about Fixed Stars from our past events, including the complete 2008 workshop with legendary star experts Bernadette Brady and Darrelyn Gunzberg.
by Doris Hebel
Legendary Chicago astrologist Doris Hebel provides an excellent overview for beginners on how to use the fixed stars in a chart reading, explaining the positioning and meanings of all the major stars.
Dec 5, 1999
64 minutes
Handout included
Donation Price: $12.00
by Diana K. Rosenberg
Fixed star expert Diana Rosenberg explains the meanings of the stars and their constellations with many fascinating chart examples. The handout is no longer available, but Diana's book can be bought at https://www.ebay.com/itm/186704879772.
Dec 5, 2004
78 minutes
No Handout
Donation Price: $12.00
by Bernadette Brady and Darrelyn Gunzberg
In this four-part workshop, Bernadette and Darrelyn lay out a comprehensive toolkit for using fixed stars in an astrological reading, including the essential techniques of Paran Maps and Star Phases. There are no handouts for this workshop, but their related book can be bought at: https://www.bernadettebrady.com/books.html
2008
4.5 hours (in four parts)
No Handout
Donation price: $50.00
Relocation Astrology
Relocation Astrology uses planetary meridian lines to map places around the globe that have a positive or negative influence on a birth chart. The technique, officially known as Astro*Carto*Graphy, was developed by Jim Lewis and Ken Irving. Since then, other astrologers have weighed in as well. Here are some of their best practices for counseling clients about relocation and travel.
by Ken Irving
Ken, one of the pioneers of Astro*Carto*Graphy, explains how locality plays into chart readings, and how relocation can be used to mollify or accentuate the strength or weakness of a natal planetary placement.
Nov 2012
70 minutes
Includes handout
Donation Price: $12.00
by Jim Lewis
Jim Lewis, one of the pioneers of Astro*Carto*Graphy, explains the basic principles of relocation astrology and how planets play out on different meridians. Note: the audio quality is not perfect.
Circa 1990s
82 minutes
Medium audio quality
Donation Price: $12.00
by William Stickevers
William shares traditional and unique ways to use Astro*Carto*Graphy to help clients choose where to move based or how to make the best of where they already are.
Circa 2000s
95 minutes
Donation Price: $12.00
Synastry
Synastry is how the planets of one person's chart aspect the planets of another, thereby revealing their "chemistry". To discover more about synastry, listen to these timeless lectures from our archives.
by John Marchesella
John explains the traditional and non-traditional aspects that indicate synastry between charts - i.e. the potential for productivity and cooperation between two individuals.
Dec 4, 1994
72 minutes
Donation Price: $12.00
Can This Relationship Work? Part One - Synastry
by Lenore Canter
Lenore shares how to use astrology to understand relationships and their potential for longevity. In Part One, she explains Synastry, or how two people's birth charts interact showing the chemistry of the relationship.
1980s
70 minutes
Donation Price: $12.00
Retrograde Planets in Synastry
By Stephanie Azaria
In this lecture, Stephanie explains how retrograde planets play out in the synastry between two people's charts, with references to Venus Retrogrades in particular.
1999
60 minutes
Donation Price: $12.00
by Michael Lutin
With great humor, Michael explains synastry: the inter-dynamics between two people's charts and how it affects their compatibility. Michael covers the seventh and fifth houses, planetary harmonies and many other components of synastry.
2008
75 minutes
Donation Price: $12.00
Psyche and Eros: The Astrology of Synastry
by Lenore Canter
In this lecture Lenore uses the myth of Psyche and Eros to explain Synastry, or how two people's charts intereact to create romantic chemistry.
1998
75 minutes
Donation Price: $12.00
ECLIPSES
As we head into another eclipse season, we offer up these recordings from our archives. As with all eclipse periods, give others extra space and keep breathing!
Triumph Over Tragedy: The Eclipses at Work With Outer Planets
by Ronnie Dreyer
Ronnie explains how eclipses work astronomically as well as how they work astrologically, particularly in the way the outer planets and lunar nodes interact with eclipses to trigger and strengthen their impact.
Nov 20, 2010
72 minutes
Handout included
Donation Price: $12.00
by John Marchesella
John explains the importance of eclipses in astrological readings and how they challenge us every six months with unexpected, overwhelming disruptions. He explains how to make the most of eclipses when they hit a chart and how to best handle the intensified energy.
Dec 2, 2000
69 minutes
No Handout
Donation Price: $12.00
The Power of Solar Eclipses in Your Chart - Part One
by Joanna Shannon
In this 1985 lecture, Joanna talks about how solar eclipses can be used to predict events in people’s lives, based on how they interact with birth charts and current transits. Examples of Indira Gandhi and other famous people are discussed.
1985
85 minutes
Handout included
Donation Price: $12.00
The Power of Solar Eclipses in Your Chart - Part Two
by Joanna Shannon
In part II, Joanna talks more about both solar and lunar eclipses and how they specifically interact with the birth chart. Joanna also discusses the synodic eclipse cycle and the nature of eclipses in general.
1985
70 minutes
No Handout
Donation Price: $12.00
The Only Way to Predict Tomorrow
with March and McEvers
Marion March and Joan McEvers were celebrated astrologers in the 80's and 90's who wrote the best-selling series "The Only Way to Learn Astrology".
In 1993, they gave a four-hour workshop for our chapter called "The Only Way to Predict Tomorrow". The class was based on their book "The Only Way to Learn About Tomorrow", and in it March and McEvers shared their tips and techniques for using Secondary Progressions, Solar Arc Directions and Solar Returns in making predictions.
We are pleased to offer their entire workshop in Mp3 format for the price of $45.00.
The Only Way to Predict Tomorrow
By Marion March and Joan McEvers
In this classic four-hour workshop, celebrated astrologers Marion March and Joan McEvers share their tips and techniques for making predictions with Secondary Progressions, Solar Arc Directions and Solar Returns. Among other things, they challenge the conventional premise that Secondary Progressions only indicate psychological attitudes, saying that they can and do also trigger events as well. Likewise, Solar Arc Directions do not just indicate events, but also describe mindsets.
June 1993
4 hours (in two parts)
Includes Handout
Donation Price: $45.00
For information and help with Mp3s, contact Stephen Fleming: stephen@stephenfleming.com