Summary: <br> In episode 73 I talk with astrologer Demetra George about her life and career in the field of astrology, as part of a new series of biographical episodes.<br> Demetra has been active in the astrological community for over 40 years, and is perhaps most well-known for her work on the astrological meaning of the asteroids, and then more recently for some of her pioneering work on the study of ancient astrology.<br> Demetra is doing an <a href="http://www.demetra-george.com/schedule/175-astrology-retreat-2016">intensive on Hellenistic astrology</a> this summer from July 11–15, 2016. You can find out more information about her work on her website at <a href="http://demetra-george.com">Demetra-George.com</a>.<br> Below you will find the show notes, followed by links to download or stream the recording of our discussion.<br> Episode Outline<br> Here are some of the topics we covered during the course of the episode:<br> <br> * Place of origin, family background, growing up.<br> <br> * Born July 25, 1946 at 06:22 a.m. in Chicago, IL. <a href="http://theastrologypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/demetra-george-natal-chart.pdf" target="_blank">Natal chart</a>.<br> * Background in mythology.<br> <br> <br> * College, career path as math major, switched to philosophy major.<br> * Travels in Europe, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan 1969.<br> * Moves to live on Commune in Southern Oregon in 1970.<br> * Starts to read astrology and metaphysical books brought to commune by others.<br> * Early studies in astrology.<br> <br> * Self-taught chart calculations, Oceanside Rosicrucian correspondence course, reading charts for other people on the commune.<br> <br> <br> * Goes to first astrological conference in San Francisco in April of 1973, meets Eleanor Bach, receives asteroid ephemeris.<br> * Background on <a href="http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Bach,_Eleanor">Eleanor Bach</a> (1922–1995).<br> <br> * New York based astrologer.<br> * Had just published first asteroid ephemeris three weeks earlier.<br> <br> <br> * Research on the asteroids during the 1970s.<br> * Begins writing book on asteroids in 1980/81.<br> * Completes manuscript in 1984, then shops it around.<br> * Published <a href="http://amzn.to/1QzwA2i" rel="nofollow">Asteroid Goddesses</a> (ACS) in June 1986, one week before UAC.<br> * Attends and speaks at the first UAC. June 1986. Last minute cancellations resulted in her getting a speaking position.<br> <br> * Had a trade table with Douglas where they gave asteroid readings.<br> * Career as an astrologer takes off.<br> <br> <br> * Almost goes down path of becoming computer programmer.<br> * Publishes <a href="http://amzn.to/1Sr5cJq" rel="nofollow">Astrology for Yourself</a> in 1987, with writing partner.<br> * Busy period in astrological practice, teaching, conferences, tours to Greece, etc.<br> * <a href="http://amzn.to/21eNXgw" rel="nofollow">Mysteries of the Dark Moon</a> 1992. <a href="http://amzn.to/21eO0sI" rel="nofollow">Finding Our Way Through the Dark</a> 1994.<br> * Thinks about going to graduate school by the late 80s/early 90s.<br> * Regression that foreshadowed Hellenistic astrology connection April 1993<br> * Became the first Project Hindsight subscriber in April 1993<br> <br> * Hand and Schmidt formally announce Hindsight at NORWAC in May 1993<br> * Meets Zoller at AFA conference in Chicago 1994.<br> * Attends second and third PH conclave 1995, 1996.<br> <br> <br> * Goes back to school in mid-90s. 1997–2000, University of Oregon.<br> <br> * Decides to study classics, to deepen mythological research.<br> * Learns Greek and other languages (reading proficiency in French) while studying classics.<br> * Approached by Kepler College to teach midway through graduate school<br> * Develops a stronger foundation in the history and transmission of astrology while at university<br>
