apa newsletter autumn 2008...in case you missed the announcement brisbane will host the 2010 18th...

Autumn Equinox Edition – 21 March 2008 (Issue 1, 2008)

Association for Professional Astrologers Inc. (APA) PO Box 515

Waterford QLD AUSTRALIA

www.apainc.org

Contents

• President’s Report

• APA Vision Statement

• Insurance • Website • Welcome • Liaison

Reports • Provocation • Invitation • Feature

article: Astrological Supervision by Brian Clark

• Next AGM • FAA Exams • Hello • Committee

The editor

reserves the right to edit

article submissions

before publication.

© A.P.A Inc. 2008.

President’s Report Patricia Shepherd

As I write my first report as APA President I know I speak for all members of the Association in thanking Glennys Lawton, who has given so generously of her personal time and professional skills, not only in the six years of her Presidency but prior to that as well. Glennys was the driver behind our Public Indemnity Insurance, no mean feat considering we are one of the very few countries to have attained it. We will always be in her debt. Know that I am personally and professionally committed to maintaining the standards required in upholding our insurance not only for the safety net it gives us as practicing professionals but also as it is the first glimmer of acceptance for us in mainstream society. Glennys approached the Presidency from a very much ‘hands on’ manner and it has been her own professionalism, ethics and creditable representation that has helped now make membership of our association something to be aspired to. Indeed Tess Cullen fielded as many questions regarding APA matters as she did Exam Board affairs, when she manned the FAA Exam Board desk at the Sydney conference. Thank you so very much Glennys you are a hard act to follow and I have some pretty big (figuratively speaking) shoes to fill. Thank you to the members here as well, I know that a great honour and trust that has been bestowed upon me and I accept the responsibility this entails. Initially I pleaded with Glennys to divorce Brian, give up Winnie the dog and even forgo the grandchildren, all to no avail. Her mind was made up, she had accomplished what she had set out to achieve and her legacy is a very healthy and respected Association. I see my tenure as President as being one of maintaining what has already been achieved and building on the very secure foundations that I have inherited. I liken this to having inherited a Sacred Trust, one in which I am very proud to serve. continued p.4

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The Association of Professional Astrologers Inc.

is committed to the

Development and Maintenance of

Best Practice in The Astrological Field

through

The Promotion of Strong Educational

Standards, Professional Competency, Ethical

Understanding and Integrity.

MEMBER INSURANCE COVER

The APA does not hold Insurance Policy cover for

any astrological practice activities of any member/s.

All Members are responsible for their own insurance policy cover with respect to any

astrological practice they undertake.

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Welcome to New APA Committee Members 2008 The APA Members welcome Patricia Shepherd, the new President of the APA and wish her well in her new role. We also welcome two new members Frith Luton (Vic) and Christine Goss (SA) to the 2008 Committee. Sadly, Noelle Rattray (SA) resigned as National Council Representative and we wish her well. We welcome Anne Button and Patricia Shepherd to these roles for 2008.

The dedicated work of the APA Executive Committee has made this insurance possible for astrological practitioners with APA membership.

Members of the committee have gone through an extensive process for acceptance and our success has been due to the standards of our Association for membership and our developing requirements of counselling training and supervision for practicing astrologers.

All processing and administration for members insurance is handled through OAMPS Head Office in Melbourne. Their contact details are:

The NT Service Team OAMPS Insurance Brokers PO Box 542 Kew. Vic. 3101

Email: [email protected]

Contacts: Lynda 03 9855 5476 Josie 03 9855 5457

THE A.P.A. WEBSITE

Due to privacy issues we cannot

put your details on the site unless you contact us and ask personally that we post your

information.

To be listed on the Website please contact us by email or

mail and provide all your details

The required details are:

Your Name – Qualifications

(if desired) –

Location (town/city)

Contact details (phone, email, web address) and a brief

description of services offered and areas of speciality.

Please email details to

[email protected]

Many thanks

Rainer

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President's Report (continued from p.1) I would also like to take this opportunity to personally thank the members of the committee for their support and goodwill. The ongoing work in establishing and maintaining guidelines for best practice in our field is not always an easy one and demands dedication and commitment. This is quite often expressed by the emails sent on the weekends, all hours of the night and even into the wee hours of the morning. We are very fortunate in having such a dedicated team working for us. Thank you also Cecily Bazak who after many years meeting deadlines, has retired as Newsletter Editor and welcome aboard Rainer Rollfink who elected to replace her. I would also like to welcome to the committee Christine Goss from South Australia and Frith Luton from Victoria. Noelle Rattray has retired from the Committee after many years of dedicated service and is deserving of our thanks for her enormous contribution. Noelle’s Environmental studies have paid off and she has been admitted to The Bar. Congratulations Your Honour. A huge congratulations also to the Sydney Conference Committee of Anita, Cecily, Maureen, Greg, and your team of workers for organising, what many people believe to be, the best conference yet. In case you missed the announcement Brisbane will host the 2010 18th Biennial Conference. As you are aware the APA sponsored Richard Symkowsky at the Sydney Conference and his lecture “Angularity in the Jet Age” was given to a packed house. Well done Richard. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE AGM With the Grandfather clause now expired we move forward one more step in our short history. At our last AGM held in conjunction with the conference at the Women’s College in Sydney, a lively discussion arose regarding the possibility of forming another tier to our membership allowing Astrologers who work in such fields as Research, Horary and Electional etc. to join the APA. The strength of our membership does not come from how many members we have, and whilst every encouragement is given to those aspiring to gain membership, it should not be by diluting those standards, practices and ethics that are essential to our continuing acceptance as an accredited association. The Supervision requirement is a NOT NEGOTIABLE component of our Insurance requirement and needs to be met. A two tiered system is already in place via the Associate Membership. So as to alleviate some of the confusion arising from Supervision requirements Jeanni Monks from QLD was elected to the newly created position of Membership Convener. Jeanni’s role is to assist and advise on what is necessary to meet current requirements for APA Associate or Professional Membership. Any enquiries should be directed to [email protected] I look forward to our next AGM meeting in Melbourne. Take care everyone. Patricia

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NSW APA Liaison Officer Report

NSW has continued to promote the APA at meetings and also continues to run monthly adverts in our Newsletter “Orbits”. The total NSW membership component is currently 17 with overall APA membership at 69.

The Conveners and the AANSW Committee have had their lives taken over by Conference matters this year. The conference organisation and preparation has unfortunately forced us to place Professional Development workshops on the back burner. We presented one workshop in February 2007 with Brian Clark and that was it for the year. We anticipate this will be remedied in 2008 when I plan to put forward to AANSW Committee that we present at least one workshop mid year for Calculation Exam students and possibly another one later in the year on the do’s and don’ts of starting a New Business focusing on Astrology/Insurance/Credibility/Ethics, etc. In 2007 NSW moved to a new location and our attendance numbers at the meetings have increased to almost double with an average of 50 people at each meeting. Our new venue is at Gladesville RSL Club Auditorium and although the relationship started out a bit rocky the club now really enjoys having us there. We have renewed the venue for 2008 and hope attendances will improve even further. APA Newsletter The Newsletter has presented a few excellent articles during 2007. I’d like to thank Brian Clark, Glennys Lawton and Michelle Proctor for submitting those articles for publication. I’d also like to thank the current and former Exam Board Directors Tess Cullen and Mark Green for their submissions relating to Exam Board matters, Anita Ings for submitting the information on membership, and Richard Smykowsky our APA Sponsored speaker for the 2008 Conference for his essay on Musings on Astrology as a Profession, which was published in the Summer Issue. With regret I have decided to resign as Newsletter Editor. I need to attend to other areas of my life, which have been somewhat neglected, including a course in Editing and Publishing, which I started just prior to the last AGM and deferred until March 2008. The new Newsletter Editor is Rainer Rollfink from Victoria so please be supportive of him in his new role. Finally, I would like to say what a pleasure it has been working with Glennys and Brian during the past 4 years. I have learned a great deal just by listening to and absorbing what they have to say about our profession. Glennys you have been an inspirational leader for our association and a great role model for us to follow. I wish you all the best in your retirement. I would also like to warmly welcome the incoming president, Patricia Shepherd, and wish you all the best and acknowledge my support in this new and challenging role.

Cecily Bazak NSW Liaison 23 January 2008

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Queensland APA Liaison Officer Report As the APA Liaison officer and a committee member of the QFA Inc. branch of the FAA and outgoing editor of our newsletter Acrux, I am happy to report that there has been continual promotion of the APA both through ‘word of mouth’ advertising and via our newsletters inviting FAA Practitioners to gain professional accreditation with the APA. We have a promotional advertisement in our Acrux newsletter throughout the year inviting practitioners to inquire and apply for APA membership. Sylvia Wilson and I have sent out APA application forms to inquiring candidates and we always make ourselves available at every QFA meeting for people to ask questions about the APA and its benefits. At the present moment there are 15 APA members from Queensland. There are two pending applications and there has been one official application from Lisa Duggan who has sent in all relevant references and complete application and information to Sylvia Wilson for APA membership consideration in 2008. I have had chats this year with some APA Qld astrology teachers about forming an astrological guild which liaises and meets every quarter to share ideas about the continual improvement of our teaching and counselling skills and techniques. I personally believe that such an interstate guild or possible sub-branch of the APA in each state could be important to support local members and keep the APA strong and focused in its mission statement, especially in the sharing of ongoing professional astrological practice, supervision, counselling and education. As the internet continues to become a vehicle for mass global advertising in this Neptune in Aquarius era, there seems to be a growing concern amongst Qld APA members (including myself) about the misuse of astrology especially by unqualified persons over the ‘net’ who represent our art and science as a quick fix fortune telling gimmick. As Richard Smykowsky succinctly states in his article in our last APA newsletter: “What’s really exciting and worthwhile about an involvement with contemporary astrology is the groundswell of effort being applied internationally since the 90’s to the revival of a truly authentic astrology.” However, Richard does state that “this visionary project is a work in progress of epic proportions, which is likely to continue beyond our own lives and hopefully through generations to come”. I echo these sentiments and I believe we can ‘create this reality’ through the APA’s continual visionary intent about astrology’s true wealth in our lives as a valuable counselling and consultative tool available on our planet Earth today. The time and the season are nigh! Wishing you all a wonder-full 2008 and beyond!

Jeanni Monks - APA Liaison Officer for Queensland

South Australia APA Liaison Officer Report

This is my first report for the APA and my second year as a member. As it is my first report I must congratulate Cecily for her wonderful newsletter. I’ve really enjoyed reading it.

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I must admit I had no idea how big the APA was until I joined. You have all done an excellent job getting it off the ground. I have mentioned to members the advantages of becoming a member of the APA but to no avail; one person said they didn’t need insurance because what she was doing was offering clients ‘personal growth’. I thought mentioning the insurance that is available to them would be something that might be of interest and encourage new members. I will be taking ideas from this meeting on how to encourage more members from SA. Congratulations to Patricia as the new President. Christine Goss - APA Liaison Officer South Australia

Victoria APA Liaison Officer Report We would like to start holding occasional informal meetings of APA members in Victoria. It has been proposed that we start with a lunchtime get-together prior to the usual VAA meeting on the third Saturday of the month, at the South Melbourne Senior Citizens’ Centre. It will be BYO lunch but the VAA will be able to provide tea and coffee. I will try to organise this for sometime in the middle of the year, probably July. So far the ideas for discussion are: • More on your issue of accreditation – how it applies in Victoria • Improving the profile of astrology • Suggestions for future professional development sessions. Is there anything else that APA members want to put on the agenda? Please let me know by email to: [email protected] Hope to see you, Sue Jarrett

PROVOCATION It has long been my belief that astrology has barely begun to scratch the surface of what is possible in terms of its role in society.

Edward de Bono, in his books on thinking tools, used the term provocation for an idea that is suggested as a way to get us to think about what is really possible. The provocation suggested may not be possible as it is stated, but thinking about it as if it is true or possible can lead to some creative ideas. And our astrological practise should, if nothing else, give us a good foundation in creative ideas. Isn't that what we are often called upon to produce with or for our clients—creative ways that they can move forward in their lives, or creative ways of interpreting or exploring a chart? So in this spirit, let me put this provocation to you: What would our practice be like if we generally do not work with a client in a one-off session? That, as a rule, we only work with

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clients who book up for several sessions, excepting perhaps that the first one may be an interview to determine if client and astrologer want to enter that process? I'd like to encourage you to give this some serious thought and see where your thinking leads. I want to be clear that I am not suggesting that anyone actually do this. I am suggesting that we use this as a starting point to a thinking process that may make us look at our business of being an astrologer in a different way.

When you've done your thinking, please send me an email with any thoughts you would like to share with other members. I'll publish your replies here in the next issue.

I'll have another Provocation for you next time. Keep creative, Rainer Rollfink Editor

INVITATION

Have you ever thought ‘I'd like to see an article about....?’ Or ‘I wonder if I wrote an article about .... would it get published?’ We have the capacity here to enlarge our network of colleagues,

fellow astrologers who may be a source of insight or wisdom, and for us to contribute to this noble profession of astrology.

We are, to borrow a phrase from John Lennon's Mind Games, among the ‘millions of mind guerillas putting their soul power to the karmic wheel’.

So my invitation to you is that if you have any ideas or suggestions for improving what goes out to our members (in other words, to you) through this newsletter, get in contact with me

and we'll see what we can work out and come up with. Remember: this is for the professional side of our practice. And, as they say, ‘the impossible will be done immediately;

miracles may take a little longer.’ Articles on astrological subject matter should be sent to the FAA Journal editor, who will be

very glad to receive your contribution.

I look forward to reading from you.

Rainer Rollfink Editor

Articles/Submissions for Newsletter

Submissions to reach editor by: Autumn Edition: 10th March Winter Edition: 10th June

Spring Edition: 10th September Summer Edition: 10th December

email to: [email protected]

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In the Northern Winter 2007/8, NCGR released a journal dedicated to Psychological Astrology (www.geocosmic.org). Both Glennys Lawton and Brian Clark were invited to submit an article. Brian’s article was on an astrological view of the importance of supervision. This article along with some graduate students’ reflections on supervision follow.

ASTROLOGICAL SUPERVISION by Brian Clark

Abstract:

Psyche is not exclusive to psychological astrology. When any astrologer engages with the symbols of the horoscope another dynamic is created which has the features of a psychological situation. Even the most pragmatic or technical astrologer will find the complexity of astrological symbols defy linear constructs. In this short article the author is an advocate for astrological supervision to help bring psychological awareness into the astrological consulting room. It is not a matter of being psychologically fluent, but reflecting on the in-depth encounter that occurs between an astrologer and their client.

For me the term psychological astrology is redundant, as astrology inherently is a matter of psyche. As Jung described, astrology was a projected psychology which used the sphere of the heavens as the screen where subjective images became objectified. The ancient Greek way of thinking about psyche was that it was soul, the breath of life, and over time the understanding of this transformed as more rational ways of thinking developed. Astrological imagery can also be used in a rational and literal manner; however, to me what is implied in the term psychological astrology is the metaphoric usage of astrological imagery to articulate complex life patterns. It is not an adaptation of psychological theory onto astrology, but the vigilant awareness that astrological images are microcosmic, and in the proper setting reveal potent patterning in individuals’ lives. What is generally meant by the terminology is the application of psychological theory to help amplify and articulate the complexity of astrological imagery, and in this way the amalgam of the ancient art of astrology and the modern specialty of psychology make powerhouse allies. A more psychologically sophisticated astrology was seeded by the work of C.G. Jung. In the midst of the last century, the maturation of this approach took shape under the guidance of Dane Rudhyar, while in the past two decades the work of Liz Greene and many others have helped to structure this new astrological style. To me the best usage of psychological astrology is in redefining the magical revelations of traditional approaches in a contemporary setting, free of psychological jargon. Unfortunately the usages of psychological terms such as ego, id, shadow, anima, persona etc. have become concretized, stripped of their metaphors and seen as literal features of the psyche, reducing psychological astrology to just another interpretive method, rather than the fluid interactive revelatory process it can be. Whether the practitioner uses horary, financial or traditional approaches in their consulting work, knowledge of psyche is most important. As soon as one engages with another in a discussion of the horoscope a psychological situation is created with all the complexities and demands

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of a counseling situation. Hence I am an advocate for supervision in the practice of astrology, for no matter what approach you take to explain the horoscope, psyche is served. Astrological supervision is nothing new. We’ve all done it – at astrological conferences, with peers, in the classroom; we all listen and learn to be more competent at the art of astrology. Discussing our own charts and sharing our personal experiences help us to become more proficient at astrological analysis. However, in a professional capacity, something else emerges. A dynamic mixture of ethics and responsibility, professional boundaries and presentation, as well as the psychological impact of projection and transference all converge to influence our capacity to function effectively enough to articulate the diversity of astrological images. It is no longer just our ability to read the chart which makes a consultation effective, but the capacity to listen and maintain authority whilst at the same time allowing the client to remain in charge, be emphatic, and understand the client’s motives. As we become active as astrological consultants supervision can improve our performance as it supports and encourages us while confronting our blind spots, exposing our biases and offering new alternatives. The purpose of astrological supervision is to improve our counseling expertise so we may do the very best we possibly can for our clients. It is essentially a 6th house requirement, part of the apprenticeship of becoming a counseling astrologer. The 6th house, as we know, represents the psychic sphere where we are able to gain access to coherence, one of the three great existential issues. These three issues are Power, Intimacy and Coherence. The 6th house assures coherence if we enter into the discipleship demanded of us here. We could view supervision in this way, as a discipline, which shapes our skills at imparting and sharing astrological insights. Without the ‘super-vision’, the third entity created between astrological counselor and supervisor, we are at risk of being drawn back into the chaos of the 12th house, where we are faced with our own unconscious familial stories, fantasies and complexes. It is these stories, fantasies and complexes that will become silent intruders to the consultation process if we remain ignorant of the dynamic taking place in the consultation. In the 1980’s, as my astrological practice became busy, I sought supervision since I felt I needed support for what was taking place in the consulting room. As an astrological counselor I had become witness, not just to the human being, but the human psyche as well. Each client’s story seemed profound and I needed to talk about the issues when I was left feeling uncomfortable: domestic violence, sexual abuse, loss, death, rape, betrayal, terminal illness, deformity, retrenchment and financial hardship to cite a few. Even though I felt objective in myself, I was unclear about how to respond to issues surrounding adoption, terminations, affairs. How did I leave myself open to the hostile client and at risk with the borderline? The person I found for supervision was a psychologist, not an astrologer, but was very respectful of the astrological model. The astrological images were hooks for the complexes, rather than the complexes themselves therefore the sessions moved quickly beyond the astrological statements into the heart of the issue and the character of the situation. Identifying my own issues in the consultation process improved my ability to be able to use astrology more effectively. Identification, transference, parataxic distortions and parallel processes, arising out of the unconscious, are probable when we are working with a person in consultation, or indeed in the classroom. You will recognize one possible scenario. We draw up the chart for a client and we register – hmm, this person has a Saturn/Mars theme – same as ours, perhaps Moon in Cancer square Neptune in Libra, same as ours. About this time there should be a giant red

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flag waving in front of our eyes! The possibility of identification with our client has been magnified and we are at risk of losing perspective, authority and boundary. What do we do when a client undergoing a major Pluto transit stirs unresolved grief in us? How do we differentiate between our feelings and the client’s projection? Similarly in the classroom, as those of you who teach astrology will have already experienced, projection, projective identification, etc. occurs. To teach in an ongoing classroom environment it is helpful to understand group dynamics. With 15 or over, there is often a strong possibility for the group to express itself through one of the students in the group, assigning the role of scapegoat onto that individual. Projections onto the educator will also occur. The idealized ones feel best but they turn quickly, while the negative ones are often hard to shake. Understanding the nature of these projections will allow effective and gentle management, which ensures the smooth running of the class and an optimum learning environment. In our Astro*Synthesis Diploma program supervision is part of the ‘core’ program. Students are required to participate in at least nine supervision sessions in a small group environment. Each week a student brings a case to discuss. They have transcribed part of the consultation, received the client’s permission to present it, highlighted their concerns and articulated what they feel they need to examine about the case. The focus of these discussions remains with the astrological practitioner and the issues that arise for them in the consultation process. These issues will range from confidentiality to boundaries with personal biases and beliefs, difficult clients and situations, loss and suffering, triumphs and disasters all brought out into the open. As each case is discussed the student is more able to recognize their part in the process and become more conscious of not only where their own blind spots affect the process, but improve skills at listening, linking and feeding back. With supervision psyche is honored by the student becoming subtly aware of its powerful patterning and synchronicity. As facilitator of the group, my mandate is to empower the student to become more at ease with process. In the student’s chart we can often see where the transference has taken place but generally the astrology is not the issue. The issue is to recognize our own responses and the scope of our expertise at dealing with these issues. On reflection supervision helped me to become more confident and focused. Ironically it made me less attached to the astrological information and more alert to what was being revealed through interaction with the client. It helped free my astrological analysis to listen to what the astrological image was revealing, so the client could lead and I could follow offering the astrology pertinent to their need. So much of my astrological learning and theory had to be deconstructed in the presence of the client. Through this progression I recreated my own style; with great reverence to both psyche and horoscope I act as a go-between, a process that feels more akin to the revelatory nature of astrology. Clients turn to astrologers because their worldview embraces astrology and they are seeking its wisdom and revelation. Supervision helped me recognize that effective work is done in creating rapport with the client’s predicament, not necessarily offering a checklist of their chart’s ingredients. As well it helped me to instill the confidence that the chart would reveal itself even in the most difficult circumstances. In listening while consciously holding the image of the horoscope I felt something more was created other than my own astrological analysis.

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Astrological supervision in a formal setting is relatively new in the astrological field. However today, unlike those many years ago when I sought supervision, there are many experienced astrologers with counseling and psychotherapeutic training who are able to support the novice practitioner to recognize the unconscious elements that exist underneath the consultation. Some astrologers have felt uncomfortable with this approach, preferring terms like coaching or mentoring. In psyche’s sense, supervision is not inspecting or evaluating another’s methods, but is designed to bring about awareness to the delicate practice of chart consultation, animating the images of the horoscope for the client’s comprehension. As mentioned part of the Astro*Synthesis Diploma requires participation in a supervision group. Below are two recent Diploma graduates (2008) who reflect on their participation in a supervision group. Lyn O’Donnell, Astro*Synthesis Diploma Graduate I really got a great deal out of the supervision classes. I also felt there was a lot of support within the group. It was a fabulous opportunity to share our experiences and learn from each other. You can identify the themes in the chart but not necessarily always see the underlying themes and in this respect, I found the input from the group very insightful. I don’t think you can necessarily learn everything about counselling from a text book, and I found being part of the supervision group to be a very positive and supportive learning experience. Cath Howard, Astro*Synthesis Diploma Graduate It was very helpful to hear other people’s insights and experiences, down to the simple things like managing time and money, and setting up the right environment. I not only gained a lot astrologically, I picked up on many new ways to look at the symbolism in a chart and new ways to approach a chart dynamically. The simple sharing of experiences, including that of the supervisors, was very valuable. Working as an astrologer in a one on one setting can be isolating, being able to share and discuss experiences is very important. Especially being very early on in most of our careers as astrologers, it is good to realize that others have very similar difficulties and anxieties to work through, which all comes with experience. Personally, I had been doing astrology consultations very part time over about a two-year period before I attended the supervision classes. This I think was of benefit for me, rather than presenting my very first case, as some in the group did. I found the supervision environment very positive, a shift from being in a class setting as students with teachers, to feeling that you were amongst colleagues, supervisors included. Which is a reflection of, not only the wonderful experience and knowledge of the supervisors, but also the way they were able to encourage a very supportive and safe environment to be in. The whole process was invaluable, I learnt a lot about myself as a practitioner. The consultations I have done since being through the supervision process have felt different. I feel I have opened up to a new level of confidence allowing me to explore a chart with someone in a whole new way that is very positive and beneficial. Overall the supervision process for me was amazing and has played a very important part in my career as an astrologer. It has highlighted the importance of staying in contact with practicing colleagues for support. I have found new confidence, new inspiration and renewed energy to put into my work as an astrologer.

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NOTICE OF THE NEXT APA AGM in Melbourne Sylvia Wilson Secretary APA I know that only a few weeks have passed since our last APA AGM was held in Sydney, however I thought it would be a good idea to inform members in plenty of time of the date and place of the next meeting. The AGM will take place Saturday 22nd November 2008 beginning at 9.00 am at the Bishops Parlour, Abbotsford Convent, 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford Victoria, followed by a Professional development seminar. On Sunday morning there will also be a PD seminar or discussion. I have been told that the venue is lovely however there isn’t any accommodation available at the Convent. Brian Clark has put in a few hours of legwork and has sourced suitable accommodation close by for those coming from interstate. Thank you Brian. As soon as you know whether you will be attending the meeting could you please email [email protected] so we have approximate numbers for catering purposes. There is also a possibility that some Victorian members might be willing to billet members coming from Interstate. Please contact APA Vice President Anne Button if billeting is required [email protected] Please email Agenda items or anything that you think should be discussed at the meeting at any time throughout the year to me. ABBOTSFORD/KEW ACCOMMODATION Quest Apartments Kew One or two bedroom apartment’s available (03) 9854-7201 Carrinbush Hotel Old style pub hotel (03) 9417-2918 Park Hotel A 3-star hotel (03)9419-4352 CARLTON ACCOMMODATION The Abbotsford Convent is only a bus ride down Elgin/Johnston Street. For out of towners Carlton is probably a better area to stay for proximity to the city, shops, cafes etc. than Abbotsford so below are some hotels in that area near the university. University College www.unicol.unimelb.edu.au The Academic Centre at University College is conveniently located in Parkville, on the corner of College Crescent and Royal Parade. It is easily accessible from all the major arterials and Melbourne Airport. Modern studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments are available at University College. Please contact (03) 9349-9245. International House www.ihouse.unimelb.edu.au Where we have had 2004 and 2006 conferences (03) 9347-6655 [email protected]

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OTHER CARLTON ACCOMMODATION Melbourne’s Princes Park Motor Inn Corner Royal Parade and Park Street Carlton North, Melbourne, Victoria. 3054 Web Site: www.princespark.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (03) 9388 1000 Fax: (03) 9388 1011 Freecall: 1800 33 7770 Vibe Carlton 441 Royal Parade, Parkville. Victoria. 3052 Website: www.vibehotels.com.au Email: [email protected] Phone: (03) 9380 9222 Fax: (03) 9387 6846 Park Squire Motor Inn and Serviced Apartments 94 Flemington Road, Parkville. Melbourne. Victoria. 3052 Website: www.ParkSquire.com.au Email: [email protected] Phone: (03) 9329 6077 Fax: (03) 9326 6576 RYDGES North Melbourne Corner Flemington Road & Harker Street North Melbourne, Vic. 3051. Website: www.rydges.com/northmelbourne Email: [email protected] Phone: (03) 9329 1788 Freecall: 1800 226 466 Fax: (03) 9329 9950

FAA Exam Board Report As many of you may have heard there has been a change in the name of the FAA qualifications. At the January 2008 National Council meeting it was decided to rename the current qualifications to bring our system into line with current world standards. This process does not involve a change to the FAA exams themselves.

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THE NEW CERTIFICATION SYSTEM The Exam Board is proud to announce that the previously awarded FAA Practitioners Certificate will now be known as the FAA Diploma of Astrology – Dip Astro (FAA) and the FAA Diploma will now become known as an Advanced Diploma of Astrology – Ad Dip Astro (FAA). All those who currently hold a FAA Prac Cert. (also previously referred to as QA) can now use the post-nominal, Dip Astro (FAA), and those with a current FAA Diploma now can use Ad Dip Astro (FAA).

I encourage all teaching APA members to motivate students to participate in the FAA Exam System as part of their journey toward becoming a professional Astrologer. The next exam is Advanced Techniques 28 April – 26 May with applications accepted until April 19 2008. Tess Cullen Exam Board Director [email protected] 50A Cowper St Byron Bay, NSW 2481 ph: (02) 6680 7151 mob: 0401 381 559

HELLO and THANK YOU

As Pluto begins its journey through Capricorn, the APA has seen some changes in its 'management' team. On behalf of all members I would like to acknowledge the huge contribution of Glennys Lawton, our first retiring President who has been a 'parent' of the APA for a quarter of a Saturn cycle from its beginning as an idea, to its founding and to its present stage. Glennys, your contribution is greatly appreciated, especially in holding the psychological values that we feel are an important part of the APA. Compared to a human life, the APA would now be ready to begin its education and further socialisation, and indeed the APA does have several tasks ahead to work on. Thanks to Glennys and the other founding members and committee we have a solid foundation to build on.

I would also like to acknowledge the work of Cecily Bazak, our retiring Newsletter Editor of the past four years. Thank you, Cecily. As I complete my first Newsletter, I now have a deeper appreciation of the work you have been putting in for the APA.

Which brings me to my own brief introduction. I began my serious studies in astrology in 1993 with AstroSynthesis and completed my Diploma in 1998. I have been fortunate to have Frith Luton as my wife and fellow astrologer since 1995 (we met at a Chiron Centre end-of-year party in 1993), so we have been able to share our interest in astrology all these years. We have been selling the range of AstroIntelligence reports by Liz Greene since 2000 and believe they have a role to play in increasing the credibility of astrology among a segment of society, apart from their usefulness even to astrologers who can already interpret their own charts. Frith has furthered her education and training and is in the final stages of qualifying as a Jungian Analyst, deepening her work with the language of symbols and dream interpretation. We both have plans to increase our astrology practices and value the achievements of the APA.

I look forward to my ongoing involvement as the editor of this newsletter, Rainer Rollfink

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APA Website The APA website continues to grow with more members adding details to the Profession Directory. The site attracts enquiries from the public looking for astrologers in their area. Recently the images that have been sent by some members have been included on the site. If you wish to update your information and/or include an image or logo included please contact Tess. Brian Clarke has sent a longer article on Supervision for those that wish to understand this issue more deeply. If you have an article that you feel would be of benefit to other APA members then send a digital copy to Tess who with approval from the APA Committee will include the article on the site. Tess Cullen APA Webmistress www.apainc.org.au

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and Committee Members 2008 Executive Committee President: Patricia Shepherd [email protected] Vice President: Anne Button [email protected] Treasurer: Anita Ings [email protected] Secretary: Sylvia Wilson [email protected] Committee Cecily Bazak (Liaison) (NSW) [email protected] Jeannie Monks (QLD) [email protected] Frith Luton (Vic) [email protected] Christine Goss (S.A) [email protected]

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