SOTA 2007 - Pre-Conference Events

OCTOBER 25, 2007
9 AM – 5 PM


THE MAGIC OF HORARY

GEOFFREY CORNELIUS

Horary is a powerful method in its own right, but it also opens up another whole dimension of astrology's potential and has the power to revitalize every other part of the astrologer's practice. There are pitfalls on the way, though and much horary looks feeble and irrelevant to non-horary practitioners. This workshop starts with the archaic origins of horary in the katarche and augury, showing how right attitude, a true understanding of the source of questions, and a poetic simplicity of symbol are all essential to effective practice. We then move on to the development of traditional and modern horary methods, showing what works best in contemporary practice. Illustrated with practical examples. Not recommended for beginners.

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ROADMAPS FOR CHANGE

MONICA HABLE DIMINO

In almost all astrological consulting, the matter of change (or no change) is tacitly tucked into the querent's questions. This workshop looks at signs of change and explores ways to get off a treadmill --- and when. Premature change, delayed change, and times to move in new directions will all be explored.

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ASTROLOGY AT WORK

Sponsored by OPA

This Professional Day workshop will demonstrate practical and time-proven methods for starting or improving an astrological practice. It is presented by four very successful astrologers --- CHRIS MCRAE, BOB MULLIGAN, SANDRA LEIGH SERIO, and RICHARD SMOOT. They are all seasoned lecturers who have presented at OPA retreats and elsewhere and have taught both professionals and students. Together they have more than 125 years of experience. In this workshop they will talk about how to set up a practice, what kind of office space and procedures you need, planning to be successful, giving and receiving referrals, your relationship to the community, the need for structured supervision and peer support, handling difficult clients, and much more. The day will flow from one topic to another, with plenty of audience participation, experiential work, and more. Everyone will receive a booklet of material including outlines of every topic discuss. This material alone is worth the price of admission. If you've always wondered what goes on at an OPA retreat, this is your chance to get a taste of it at a fraction of the cost. And if you've been to a retreat before, this workshop will allow you to build on it and add new information to what you've already learned.