Shakespeare and Astrology June 14 , at the Astrological Society of Princeton, NJ. See below for registration details.

 The Art Of Astrology meets the Art of William Shakespeare's dramatic plays to be observed within  the classical astrological lens during the great author's time. Look for the political, and philosophical timeline in which these a Midsummer's Night Dream  was performed illuminated by astrological interpretation This presentation is off the beaten path offering fun. 

Astrological Society of Princeton, N.J. News June 3, 2026 REMINDER: On June 14th - Shakespeare and Astrology For our June meeting, we're honored to welcome distinguished astrologer Priscilla Costello and renowned actor/astrologer Colin McPhillamy for a special program. Titled "Shakespeare and Astrology: How the Classical Worldview Unlocks his Plays," this talk describes how Shakespeare's plays reflect a comprehensive philosophical model in which astrology played an integral and natural role in making sense of human behavior and the world. To add a special dimension to this talk, Colin will be reciting speeches from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" which illustrate the points being discussed. This will be the first dramatic performance ever presented at A.S.P.! Complete details and registration information are below, as are the very interesting bios of our speakers. We look forward to seeing you online June 14th. Note: This will be the last meeting of our 2025-2026 season. We will resume regular monthly meetings in October. Membership Reminder The usual reminder: If you haven't yet joined A.S.P., or need to renew your membership, here is a link to our membership form: https://aspnj.org/cgi-bin/members Thanks for your support! Online Meeting: Sunday, June 14th (2:00 - 4:00 PM Eastern Time) Priscilla Costello and Colin McPhillamy, "Shakespeare and Astrology: How the Classical Worldview Unlocks his Plays" Did the Bard really draw on astrological symbolism to create his magnificent literary works? (spoiler alert: he did) And was he really inspired by the cosmological model of an interconnected, meaningful universe with synchronicities between humanity, nature and the cosmos? (spoiler alert: he certainly did!) Starting with speculations about how astrology “works”, we will be focusing on the spiritual philosophy that originated with Pythagoras and Plato and was added to for over 2,000 years by multiple streams of Western thought: not only Platonism but also Neo-Platonism, Kabbalism, Hermeticism, and Christianity. By Shakespeare’s time, it is a fully developed cosmology positing connections between all the levels of creation through sympathetic resonance.  The stars and planets, named after the deities of Greek and Roman mythology, are integral parts of this model and function as carriers of psychological, philosophical, and spiritual meaning. Embedded within this framework is a formulation of a psychological model based on the four elements, which Shakespeare draws on consistently. Referring specifically to “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, Priscilla and Colin will deconstruct its principal symbolism, and Colin will lend his sonorous tones in reciting speeches from the play.  We hope that from this deconstruction of the play you will gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Bard’s works. If you have had difficulty “cracking the code” of Shakespeare’s opus, prepare to hear it in an entirely new way…we will “lend you ears” to experience it as the Elizabethans did! About the speakers: PRISCILLA COSTELLO, M.A., Dipl. CAAE (Canadian Association for Astrological Education) is a counselling astrologer, educator, speaker, and writer with a professional practice spanning over 40 years. With a B. A. from Wellesley College and a double prize-winning M. A. (on religious philosophy and Jungian psychology), she has spoken widely throughout the U.S, Canada, and England, and at numerous conferences sponsored by NCGR, AFA, SOTA, and UAC. Founder and Director of The New Alexandria, a centre for religious, spiritual, and esoteric studies, she has written numerous articles for various publications. Author of The Weiser Concise Guide to Practical Astrology, an introduction to horoscope analysis, her most recent book is Shakespeare and the Stars: The Secret Astrological Keys to Understanding the World’s Greatest Playwright. Also available are smaller “Playbill” editions on six of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays, drawn on material from the longer book. COLIN McPHILLAMY was born in London, England to Australian parents where he trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. His most recent stage role was the bombastic Shakespearean actor “Sir” in “The Dresser”. In the U.K. he has worked in the West End, at the Royal National Theatre for five seasons, and extensively in British regional theatre. In the U.S. he has appeared on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and at regional centres across the country. Internationally, he has acted in Australia, China, New Zealand, and across Europe. His book An Actor Walks into China tells the story of teaching Shakespeare to Chinese students at Peking University. Two other books, The Treehouse and Other Stories and Actor Blog Plus, are available on Amazon. Following a lifelong interest and a prediction made to him in his 20’s, he began an astrological practise in 2016. With a Gemini Moon in the 9th, Colin’s interests are many and varied. His website is https://galacticfragment.com. Sunday, June 14th (2:00 - 4:00 PM Eastern Time) Location: ONLINE only - Zoom login information will be emailed to you the day before the lecture. Suggested contribution: $5.00 members and students, $20.00 non-members Registration: Please click the button below or call (732) 705-1351‬ as soon as possible. Registration deadline is Friday, June 12th.  You can register for this meeting via PayPal using your credit card or PayPal account by clicking on the button below: 2025-2026 Membership Please consider becoming a member if you have not already joined. You can register via our online application form and pay securely via PayPal using your credit card or PayPal account. Just click on the button below. If you have any problems or questions, you may contact membership@aspnj.org. If you want to register by regular mail and send a check, a copy of the latest membership application can be found on the website (https://aspnj.org/asp_membership_form.pdf). A.S.P. members receive discounts on meetings and classes, as well as exclusive access to online recordings of lectures through our website. Important A.S.P. Links Our Website  Membership Application  2025-2026 Meeting Schedule  2025-2026 Workshop/Class Schedule  Member Portal (Online Lectures)  Contact Information phone: ‪(732) 705-1351‬

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The art of Astrology discussed below : Venus Evening Star ! form Cosmic Intelligence, classe by Kepler College.

A fun Astrology listings!!! See if there is anything you want to join and register for. 

Venus Evening Star!

The Phases of Venus coming up at Kepler College

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No doubt many of you have noticed Venus rising higher each night as the Evening Star. I find it such a delight to watch her climb toward maximum elongation, followed 36 days later by the magnificence of her greatest brightness. Then, like a gently falling flare, Venus slowly descends toward Earth, moving into retrograde and her interior cazimi another 36 days later.

Here are the dates for this evening star phase cycle, from ASTROSEEK.com

Watching Venus through her phases, not only through the signs has become an essential part of understanding her 19-month cycle, in which sign and phase align in the same way only once every eight years.

Currently, Venus is about 30 degrees ahead of the Sun in the zodiac and still has a long journey before reaching her maximum stretch from the Sun, continuing to move faster than the solar pace. If we recall, Venus first rose into the evening sky in mid-February in Pisces. Two weeks later, the USA and Israel declared war on Iran.

And yet, we so often hear that Venus as the Evening Star is the Goddess of Peace, while Venus as the Morning Star is the Warrior Goddess aligned with conflict, an idea strongly reflected within Mayan traditions.

This is exactly what I explore in the update I recorded for Kepler College a few weeks ago: the differing meanings attributed to Morning Star and Evening Star Venus across cultures, and how these meanings may stem from which disappearance of Venus into the Sun is understood as her descent into the Underworld.

There is much more to discover in the video.

For those of you even more interested into deciphering the phases of Venus further, adding to the sign, house, aspect model you already know, I am very excited to be putting together a 4 Day, 8 workshop on the Venus Phases for Kepler College coming up this June. Join the workshop, to learn how to add the Venus phase model to natal charts, transits or any other aspect of your astrological work. This workshop will greatly enrich your work with the added natural clock and timing of Venus.

I very much look forward to have some of you join me for these sessions, and sharing my insights on Venus and her phase cycle with you.

Sending all much Venus love for Japan. I have been here for 3 weeks celebrating a with a special trip for my husbands 70th Birthday. My Venus rises over Japan, and being my first time here, I am in love with the place, the people, the ethics, the aesthetics, their reverence to nature, quiet and privacy, and hope to return again.

See you online soon!

Kind Regards and hope you are all well.

Agent 12 Julija

THE PHASES of VENUS with JULIJA SIMAS

Across her 19-month solar journey, Venus moves through a rich sequence of phases from Morning Star to Evening Star, shifting between visibility and invisibility, brilliance and dimness, speed and stillness, rising high and descending low. Each phase reveals a different facet of her nature, deepening our understanding of her desire, rhythm, and purpose reflected in astrology charts.

Rather than viewing Venus solely through sign, house, and aspect, this workshop invites you into a more dynamic relationship with her cycle; one that brings her and your story to life.

Join this workshop as we explore the meaning and mission of each Venus phase, and how these unique phases shape personal and collective experience. Includes chart examples from participants, shared insights, and a live Q&A.

Presenter: Julija Simas

Days: June 6, 7, 13 & 14

Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM Pacific

$160.00usd

June 6, 2026 – Session 1:

• The 19 month Venus Cycle

• Morning Star and Evening Star – Motivation and Purpose

• The Venus Star and Pattern – The Back Bone to Calculating Phases

• How to Calculate Venus Phases

• Live Q & A

June 7, 2026 – Session 2:

• The Morning Star Phases

• The Evening Star Phases

• Chart Examples

• Live Q & A from Students

June 13, 2026 – Session 3:

• Ascent and Descent – The Venus Phase Challenges

• The Underworld and Retrograde Phases

• The 7 Moon Gates

• Chart Examples

• Live Q & A

June 14, 2026 – Session 4:

• Progressed Venus Phases

• Putting It All Together

• Chart Examples and Class Workshop

• Live Q & A

Register for Venus Workshop here

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