ASTROLOGY PHILIPPINES

Paul Padilla, Steffi Rodriguez, Joy Manio and Resti Santiago. Photo by Kat Palasi Astrology Friends Philippines established its Astro Library on March 15, 2014. The launch of the library was held at Isis International Women's House (Bahay ni Isis) in Quezon City. The library allows members of Astro Friends to borrow books related to astrology. The library also accepts donations of book. Astro Friends founder Resti Santiago was present along with some members of the the group. For more information, email astrofriendsph @ gmail.com.

Astrology Friends Philippines hosted an online lecture on "Moon Signs and You," given by astrologer Mari Garcia on March 15, 2014 at Isis International Center, 3 Marunong St., Bgy. Central, Quezon City. Photo by Juno Parungao Mari Garcia is a consulting astrologer who has been involved with astrology since 1990. She has lectured widely both in Australia and the USA and has published articles in Australia and overseas and writes for several local and national publications. She runs a consulting practice in Adelaide and is co- principal of ASTRO MUNDI, which offers a four year course in astrology as well as special interest workshops. Mari can be contacted via the website at www.astromundi.com. Garcia donated her lecture fee to Astrology Friends Philippines' library for the procurement of astrological textbooks Facebook.com/events/1531057197120038/

By Mari Garcia Read Part 3 If we apply these [qualities and elements] to the chart of the Dalai Lama we see Capricorn on the IC.  Capricorn is cold dry suggesting that there is slowness and separation in home life, foundations and family and that they are traditional and conservative.  The ruler is Saturn in Pisces in the 6th with neutral dignity but cadent. Family and foundations are precarious and are dependent on others.  The Dalai Lama’s life started in a small farming family but he was taken at the age of four to succeed his predecessor and honour the traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. The ruler Saturn is also in a tight opposition to Neptune and the Moon echoing the sense of loss, as well as the contradiction and paradox of spiritual and physical reality. Saturn as the ruler of the IC is hampered and must bow to the will of others.  The Dalai Lama is the embodiment of Buddhist spiritualism but is also the temporal leader of the Ti...

By Mari Garcia Read Part 2 The strength of the individual houses was also directly related to this model which attributes to the Ascendant the source of light. The houses associated with the Cross of  Matter, the 1st, 10, 7, and 4 are considered to be the strongest of houses as they had a direct and strong relationship by aspect to the Ascendant. Therefore, a planet in these angular houses was considered  to be strong, potent and effective in realising the matters of the houses it ruled.  The 9,11,5 and 3 houses were considered to be good because they were in either sextile or trine relationship to the Ascendant and therefore partook of the light. Planets in these houses could manifest the matters of the houses they ruled but depending on whether the house was above or below the horizon described whether the expression was public or private. Hence, the 9th and 11 suggested public expression while the 5 and the 3, because they are below the horizon, were...

By Ime Morales Mara Garcia with her student Mari Garcia is an internationally renowned astrologer born in the Philippines who has been living in Australia since 1973.  As co-director of one of Australia’s most successful astrological schools, Astro Mundi , Mari practices as a professional consulting astrologer and educator in Adelaide, South of the country.  She has lectured in Australia at the Federation of Australian Astrologers bi-annual conferences and at the United Astrology Conference (UAC) in the USA.  Mari also writes regularly for local, national and international publications, and in fact has written/edited the following publications: Traditional Astrology: Glossary of Terms; Scala Coeli: The Ladder of Heaven ( A Collection of Astrological Essays); Astrology: An Ancient Art in the Modern World (The AUSTRALIS '97 Conference Papers); and The Book of Notable Births.  She is presently working on her next book, which will be on ...

By Imelda Morales Photos by Edel Santiago Last March 2, 2014, members of Astrology Friends Philippines including its founder Resti Santiago trooped to Manila for the event dubbed as Retracing Our Astrological Roots: An Astro-Pilgrimage to Honorio Lopez Monument.  The pilgrimage formally opened the celebrations for the Astrology Appreciation Month. A short discussion on the life and works of Don Honorio Lopez kicked off the day’s activities. Santiago gave out handouts and showed everyone old books written/published by Lopez.  From the Manila Grand Opera Hotel, where Honorio Lopez used to perform, the group proceeded to Plaza Moriones in Tondo where Lopez’ monument is situated.  A wreath and yellow flower bouquets were laid at his monument to pay homage to Don Honorio Lopez as the proto-Filipino astrologer. Astrology Friends Philippines paying homage to Honorio Lopez, the proto-Filipino astrologer. A true renaissance man, Don Honorio Lopez was a writ...

Astrology Friends Philippines presents Astrology Appreciation Month Mini-Exhibit and Moon Sign Seminar Saturday, March 15, 2014 Isis International, 3 Marunong St., Barangay Central, Quezon City, Philippines 12:00- 12:40 pm Video showing - The History of Astrology in the Philippines Learning about the 12 Signs 12:40-1:00 pm Launching of Astrology Library 1:00 - 1:30 pm Registration 1:30 - 2:15 pm Astrological Charting, be ready with your time of birth (Free 3 page astrological chart and report) Seminar Proper 2:15 - 2:30 pm The Importance of the Complete Astrological Chart 2:30 - 4:30 pm "The Moon Signs and You" An online SEMINAR with Astro- Mundi's Mari Garcia 4:30 - 5:00 pm Applications of Astrology - Resti H. Santiago 5 pm onwards Q&A, Closing, Announcements Seminar Fee: P1,000.00, with free chart, a short report and merienda. Mini-EXHIBIT: Astrology in the Philippines 12 noon- 7pm *Mari Garcia is a Filipina-Australian astrologer and is the pri...

Astrology Friends Philippines is declaring March as "Astrology Appreciation Month" in the Philippines and we have prepared a series of events for everyone to learn and to enjoy. Visit us weekly for updates and announcements. Astrology Appreciation Month March 2014 2014 Astro-guides For Success & Happiness Talk by Resti H. Santiago 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm March 2, 2014 Hosted by Theosophical Research Group Venue: Theosophical Society in the Philippines H.Q. #1 Ibarra St., cor. P. Florentino St., Quezon City