About us
Whether you are just sticking your toe into the waters of astrology, or have been reading and studying (and swimming in) the vast ocean of astrology for years... Whether you know Venus from Mars (and we hope you do!), or how the Cardinal Cross has affected world events and politics... If you want to meet others of a like mind, others who are both curious and knowledgeable about the workings of our planets as they influence us down on earth... AND If you live in the Chicagoland area, this is the group for you! We host a monthly lecture on an astrological topic, along with occasional week-end workshops and our now famous (or infamous) Holly Daze Party that takes place in December - wait till you hear our astrology carols! :) We meet on the 2nd Tues night of the month, except during the months of January and February, in Des Plaines. Our meetings are from 7:30-9:00 pm. We are part of the NCGR family of astrologers. The NCGR—National Council of Geocosmic Research—is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to raising the standards of astrological education and research; it was founded in 1971. As our sister chapter in the San Francisco Bay Area says “So, come join us, share your experience of astrology, meet other like-minded people in a learning environment, make a friend or two!” We look forward to meeting you!
Upcoming events
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A Matter of Judgment: The Ninth House and Decision Making ~ LIZ HAZEL
·OnlineOnlineJoin Us for Our Monthly Meeting!
Still on Zoom! Still at Your Home.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Sign in Starts at 7:00 pm Central Time
Meeting is from 7:30-9:00 pm
Northern IL Chapter Members: $5.00
Non-members: $10.00
Speaker – Liz Hazel
A Matter of Judgment: The Ninth House and Decision MakingA Matter of Judgment: The Ninth House and Decision Making
Clients sometimes face crucial decisions. This topic covers 9th house significations and its process-driven qualities. It offers a breakdown of the steps in the decision-making process, and what the astrologer should look for in a chart before and during a consultation about a big decision, and provides some pro tips on guiding the client toward assessing
his-or-her situation and making the best possible decision. A few sample cases show transits and chart activity for people who made world-changing decisions.Liz Hazel
Elizabeth Hazel is an astrologer, tarotist, speaker and author. She is a long-time president of SMARRT/Ann Arbor chapter of NCGR. Her published works include Little Book of Fixed Stars, Antiscia: Secrets in the Mirror, Twelve-House Tarot Spreads, Tarot Decoded, and The Whispering Tarot deck and book. Elizabeth has given presentations at numerous events including UAC 2018, SOTA, GLAC, and for groups around the country. Contact 419-242-1696 or ehazel@bex.net
If you are a member of our NCGR Northern IL Chapter you should receive a link before Wednesday, May 6th, 2026. for your 50% discount to the meeting. You can use the April code prior to receiving the new code. If you have questions about any of the above, please contact Tim Tucker at ncgrtreasurer@gmail.com
If you want to send a check (to Tim Tucker at 5423 W. Agatite, Chicago, IL 60630) or pay by Zelle or Venmo, it must be received by Sunday, May 10th, to give Tim enough time to process your payment and forward the Zoom link.
We prefer you using Zeffy with your credit card, if possible.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/northern-illinois-chapter-ncgr-may-2026-meeting
Click here to use ZEFFY to secure access to our meeting.
Here's how to pay without Zeffy:- Zelle: payable to TreasurerNINCGR@gmail.com,
- Venmo: payable to @Uranian-Threads, or
- PayPal: payable to NCGRtreasurer@gmail.com (least preferred option, due to the fees charged).
For these non-Zeffy alternatives, an active/current NCGR membership is required to get the member rate -- and membership will be confirmed before the discount code is sent. You can confirm your NCGR membership or address any questions about the information contained in this email by contacting Tim Tucker, via - phone at 773.205.1589 or
- email at NCGRtreasurer@gmail.com
Special Announcements:
We will continue to use Zoom in the foreseeable future.
UAC Update:
https://uacastrology.com/uac-2026-registration/
Members save $65 over non-members. Single day tickets are only available to members.
Don’t forget to sign up for the pre- and post-conference workshops and to Cruise Chicago by moonlight on Lake Michigan
https://uacastrology.com/uac-2026-registration/
https://uacastrology.com/moonlight-cruise/
There are still some alternate positions for volunteer Room Monitors and Recording Techs. You must be an NCGR member to be a volunteer. If you are interested, go to the website to sign up.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenkyNZK3UPChMQG2RH5XnRmhbUfhcHNXOkNK4HZv1se1UguQ/viewform
The ballots for the Marion D. March Regulus Awards will go out next week. You do not need to attend the conference to vote. Details about the awards are included at the bottom of this newsletter.
If you wish to honor an astrologer who's passed since May 2018, go to https://lauran.wufoo.com/forms/uac2026-in-memoriam/
Memberships with the national NCGR organization, starting at $70/year for an individual, are available at Become a Member – NCGR (geocosmic.org).
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Links for Past Meetings
If you would like a link to a past zoom meeting, we are charging $5.00 per link; you can purchase 5 links at the same time for $20.00. We only sell links to lectures that have already been recorded.
Our recorded lectures go back to April, 2020.
If you are purchasing a link, please email Tim Tucker at: ncgrtreasurer@gmail.com
with your name and what lecture(s) you are paying for.
We do welcome any size donation you would like to send to help offset the cost of our speakers and the cost of Zoom. A $5.00 donation is appreciated as much as a $50.00 donation and there is no pressure to donate.
To send money, see instructions above.
We appreciate your generosity during these trying times!
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