Landscapes of the Zodiacal Signs

Join us for an in-person event that will also livestream on zoom with Wade Caves, who will dig deeper into the landscapes and characteristics associated with each of the 12 signs of the zodiac.

This is a pay-what-can in-person event at the New York Theosophical Society. You may also join the zoom livestream that night for a small $5 required ticket fee.

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Event Description:

In modern times, we often approach the 12 signs with behavioral keywords. For example, Gemini is about inquisitiveness, whereas Leo is about boisterousness. However, numerous additional traits were once associated to each sign. Studying these lesser-known connections can enrich our interpretations of planets in their respective signs and houses.

The signs were once associated more closely with the directions. For example, all fire signs pointed east, with Sagittarius pointing to the southeast, Leo to the northeast. How can we further unpack the meaning of these directions? What does mean today?

The signs were once assigned to parts of the body. For example, Gemini generally rules the arms, and Pisces generally rules the feet. However, there are additional complexities that are not well known. For example, Mercury in Gemini can also indicate the head. These body correspondences can help each of us map out how we might uniquely experience and relate to our bodies.

The signs also were once more closely connected with environments. Did you know that Leo indicates lush parks whereas Capricorn points to barren fields? When we have a planet in a particular sign, we might discover some of its nature when we go to the types of places that correspond with its sign.

There are additional noise, fertility and aggression designations. For example, the signs boast traditional classifications like fruitful, barren, mute and violent. How did these assignations come about, and how might we use them in a meaningful way in the 21 st century?

Finally, there is the principle of rulership. For example, Aries is ruled by the Mars, bestowing upon this sign a martial quality. Additionally, the Sun is exalted in Aries. And any planet that is in Aries – even if it is not the sun – takes on some solar characteristics.

This talk will introduce how to weave the directions, body, environments, rulerships and other characteristics into holistic and nuanced interpretations of planets in their signs and house.

Bio:

Wade Caves is a professional astrologer based in Brooklyn, NY. He specializes in horary, electional and classical astrological technique. Wade was certified with honors from the Mayo School of Astrology in London and has expert knowledge of both traditional and modern psychological methods of chart delineation. Wade’s passion is in understanding the historical and philosophical origins of astrological symbolism and finding reliable ways to put this information to practical use in a consultation setting. He is the editor and annotator of the 300th anniversary edition of William Lilly’s History of His Life and Times (Rubedo Press, 2015).

Wade received his certification as a horary practitioner from the School of Traditional Astrology (STA) in 2013, and now serves as a faculty member. He began tutoring for the STA in 2015 and delivers the Practitioner’s Level Horary Course as an intensive attendance program and online. Wade has a busy consultation practice, lectures widely and publishes frequently through journal articles and online podcasts

$$ In Person Event:

A suggested donation is $5 -$30 is very VERY much appreciated, but please know whatever you can afford is acceptable. Donations collected pay our rent, Meetup.com fees, beverages and snacks, and the honorarium for Wade Caves.

You may bring cash to donate on the evening of the event, or you can donate online via GoFundMe.

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$$ Livestream:

You may also join the zoom livestream that night with a small $5 required ticket fee. You are encouraged to donate more to Wade. This fee is a pre-caution against trolls and zoom bombers, which occurred frequently when we shared a free zoom link on meetup.com. E-mail Danny Larkin at DanielBLarkin@gmail.com with any concerns.

Livestream Tickets
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Directions:

The meetup takes place at the Theosophical Society, which is next door to the Quest Bookshop. You may enter through the bookshop before 7 pm (when it closes) or to the left of the bookshop after 7 pm.

Timing:
7:00pm - 7:30pm - General Q & A about astrology / open conversation
7:30pm - 8:10pm – Landscapes and Characteristics of the Signs Part 1
8:10pm - 8:20pm - Break
8:20pm - 9:00pm – Landscapes and Characteristics of the Signs Part 2