UK Astrological Association

The Astrological Association is one of Europe's leading astrological organisations, bringing together astrologers from all over the world. Although based in the UK, it is truly an international organization with membership from all over the world

Foundation

The Astrological Association was formed at 7.22 pm GMT on 21 June 1958 in London by a group of astrologers from the Astrological Lodge, which itself had been founded by Alan Leo in 1915. The two most prominent members were John Addey, who originated the theory of harmonics, and Roy Firebrace, the sidereal astrologer and founder of the magazine, Spica. They were backed by Charles Carter and many other prominent Lodge members, including Joan Rodgers, Margaret Hone and Ingrid Lind.

John Addey contributed both his profound understanding of Platonic philosophy and his flare for statistical and mathematical research. At the same time, the full implications of modern work in depth psychology had transformed the average astrologer’s understanding of astrology, which was now seen very much as a means to character analysis and as an aid to counselling and therapy: the future was no longer to be predicted, but changed

Throughout the sixties and seventies the AA pursued this triple track programme, encouraging philosophical depth, psychological understanding and scientific research. Charles Harvey took over from John Addey as President in 1972 and did much to carry the AA's message around the world. In particular, Charles presided over the first ‘Kepler Day’ conference on astrological research, which was held at London University's Institute for Psychiatry in 1979.

The AA Today

The aims and objectives of the AA are: the advancement of education of the public by the critical study of astrology in all its branches; to encourage and draw together all students of astrology; to enlarge and integrate the knowledge of astrology; to co-ordinate and publish results as desirable and generally work for the more widespread understanding of astrology as an art and science (astrology is the practice of relating heavenly bodies to lives and events on earth, and the traditions that have thus been generated).

The principle publication is the [http://www.astrologicalassociation.com/reference/publications/journal/ "Astrological Journal",] published six times a year, and respected around the world as a forum for high quality debate and discussion. The Editor is Gerasime Patilas. Past editors include Robin Heath, Suzi Harvey, Zach Matthews, Joan Rodgers, Adrian Ross Duncan and John Addey himself. Occasional guest editors take responsible for special issues, and in the recent past Nick Campion and Charles Harvey have prepared mundane issues (Nick also edited a history issue) and Jane Ridder-Patrick edited a medical issue.

In addition, the AA publishes [http://www.astrologicalassociation.com/reference/publications/correlation/ "Correlation"] , an academic bi-annual journal on astrological research edited by Pat Harris, "Culture and Cosmos", an academic journal on the history of astrology and cultural astronomy edited by Nick Campion, and "Astrology and Medicine Newsletter", the only journal in the world devoted to medical astrology and the "Transit" newsletter, which contains news on current affairs and events.

The highlight of the astrological year is the annual conference, which is held in the autumn. In addition, the AA organises occasional seminars and Event Days on all aspects of astrology and keeps in close contact with organisations and conferences throughout the world. The AA provides Scholarships, advice and information and maintains links with [http://www.astrologicalassociation.com/reference/directories/groups/local astrology groups] around the UK.

The Astrological Association is the organisation that has supports astrology

The AA currently have members in the UK and around the world. It works to promote astrology in all its branches, and relies on its membership to support this work.

President: Roy Gillett B.Ed(Hons Ldn), ACII
Chair: Wendy Stacey B.A., M.A, Dip LSA

Address:
The Astrological Association
BCM 450
London WC1N 3XX
United Kingdom

External links

* [http://www.astrologicalassociation.com/ Astrological Association]