Coming up in August - a 2-day course on primary directions with Martin Gansten

We have recently started to circulate news about the next ‘9th house’ event that is being organised at Nottingham. This is going to be a weekend course on Primary Directions, run by Primary Directions expert Martin Gansten (his book on the subject is due to be published by Wessex Astrologer sometime in 2009). The following is from the ‘blurb’ on the flier:

“The technique known today as primary directions is one of the most ancient and renowned methods of astrological forecasting, and one of the most powerful. From classical antiquity throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance, and into the 20th century, all the great names of western astrology have worked with primary directions. It was the predictive technique of Dorotheus and Ptolemy, of Masha-allah and Abu MaShar, of Regiomontanus and Placidus, of Morin de Villefranche and William Lilly. Putting it simply: to understand the Old Masters of astrology, we must understand primary directions.”

Unfortunately, many modern astrology students “freeze” when they think that their maths might not be good enough for them to be able to calculate and use primary directions. I want to emphasise that is exactly the reason why we have organised this course. Don’t worry if you have had a problem with primary directions before, Martin will go through the technique from the beginning, and he will be able to SHOW how the technique works using practical examples that we will all be able to follow. A subject like this is not complicated if it is correctly demonstrated, but having the opportunity for practical examples and being able to raise questions as the technique is learnt is what makes this event so unique and so valuable.

For more information go the page on this event at http://ninthhouse.co.uk/gansten.html

A very enjoyable event with Ben Dykes

Thank you to everyone who attended the workshop with Ben Dykes for making this such an enjoyable and succesful first event! Ben gave two excellent talks to demonstrate the techniques of profections and dream analysis, and everyone in attendence contributed to the good spirit in the room! Ben was especially pleased to sell out of his copies of Bonatti's Liber Astronomiae!

In the evening, many of us went on to enjoy a meal at a local Mexican restuarant - and again, the group was full of compliments, not only for the choice of restaurant, but also for the cosideration shown to us by the proprietors of the workshop venue - the Old Spot. Roy Gillet also added to the event with his software demonstration, as did Maxine and Roz on the bookstall.

We are now looking foreward to planning the next event and will release more details later. In the meantime, here's a link to some of the photographs that were taken at the workshop and during Ben's stay in Nottingham

Roy Gillett will be on hand at Ben Dykes' workshop

Late news: we are pleased to announce that Roy Gillett, President of the Astrological Association of Great Britain and UK distributor of Solar Fire and other Astrolabe software for 20 years, will demonstrate at break times throughout the Nottingham 1-day workshoip with Ben Dykes (see below). Visit http://www.crucialastrotools.co.uk for full software details.

Our house now has a new address

Ninth house now has its own domain name - www.ninthhouse.co.uk - to replace the space it was being loaned from the Skyscript site. Temporarily, both the old and new addresses will point to the same pages, but please note the new domain name for any links made to the home page.

Thanks
Deb

A Workshop with Benjamin Dykes - Sat. 11th Oct 2008

Don't miss this superb opportunity to enjoy a Midlands-based workshop on predictive astrology with renowned US astrologer, Benjamin Dykes PhD. Having recently published his translations of Bonatti, Sahl and Masha'allah, and with a thriving private practice, Ben has a world class reputation for expertise in both the theory and the practical application of astrological technique.

When?

Sat, 11th October 2008 10:30 am - 3:00 pm

Where?

The Upstairs Meeting Room 'The Old Spot', Nottingham 101 Mansfield Rd, Daybrook Nottm. NG5 6BH

Why?

To welcome leading Medieval Astrology expert, Ben Dykes, as he presents at Nottingham during his autumn tour of the UK. Ben has completed the only full translation of Guido Bonatti's 13th-century masterpiece: The Book of Astronomy, and has recently published The Works of Sahl and Masha'allah - an essential collection of 16 medieval astrology texts, with many charts and lengthy introductory explanations by Dr. Dykes. Ben received his PhD from the University of Illinois, where he taught philosophy until turning to astrology full-time. In addition to his extensive translation work, Ben maintains a busy practice, reading charts for clients worldwide. This event offers a unique opportunity to study with Ben and master two highly practical astrological techniques.

For more details and tickets go to www.ninthhouse.co.uk/dykes.html

For enquiries, or to be kept informed of future events, email angelacornish@yahoo.co.uk or telephone 0115 9551891.

Click the image below to download the PDF flier for this event:

We welcome your comments on this event, and your feedback afterwards!

Ninth House Networking

If you are attending an event, feel free to bring details of your astrological services along to the event for exchange and distribution amongst the other delegates. We will set up a free table for attendees to place leaflets, business cards, or other promotional materials.

Please note the cancellation details of the Per Gulfoss event.

Sadly, due to the serious ill health of a close family member of the speaker, this event has had to be cancelled. Anyone who has already booked should receive an email from Angela Cornish.
We are sad to have to cancel the event at this late stage, but of course, our thoughts are with Per at this time.