Dmitri Shostakovich: Music for Interesting Times
Produced works of genius in the midst of unbelievable obstacles, or did the obstacles produce his work of genius? Part of “Exemplary Individuals” series.
The Past Darkly: Divine Comedy’s Historical Background
What follows is an overview and timeline I wish I had when I first started reading the Divine Comedy. Because the poem relates closely to its cultural, political, and spiritual background, it’s good to have some broad strokes.
Hannah Arendt: Political Life (and its Demise) in the Modern Era
Latest in the series on exemplary people relevant to our times, here’s Hannah Arendt – political philosopher, essayist, and teacher — and witness to dark times during her lifetime. She left us with tools to help us to do better now.
George Orwell: A Man for Our Season
2017 has been Orwell’s year, more than was 1984. Here we look at the creator of “Newspeak”, “doublethink”, and the “orwellian nightmare.”
Rachel Carson and the Birth of Environmentalism
Environmentalism is no longer just about conserving tracts of nature but has become a vision of the entire planet. Carson’s work started this and her influence will persist well into the future. Let’s look at her astrology.
Astrological Dream Journey
For a welcome change of pace, we will examine the lives of exemplary people using astrology. Four Wednesday nights this ummer in Arlington Ma.
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Event: The Recurring and Evolving Soul in Astrology
My next course for Kepler College, a discerning look at the trends of spiritual astrology since the theosophical movements, begins Thursday April 27. Put it on your calendar!
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Dmitri Shostakovich: Music for Interesting Times
Produced works of genius in the midst of unbelievable obstacles, or did the obstacles produce his work of genius? Part of “Exemplary Individuals” series.
Read More
The Past Darkly: Divine Comedy’s Historical Background
What follows is an overview and timeline I wish I had when I first started reading the Divine Comedy. Because the poem relates closely to its cultural, political, and spiritual background, it’s good to have some broad strokes.
Read More
Hannah Arendt: Political Life (and its Demise) in the Modern Era
Latest in the series on exemplary people relevant to our times, here’s Hannah Arendt – political philosopher, essayist, and teacher — and witness to dark times during her lifetime. She left us with tools to help us to do better now.
Read More
George Orwell: A Man for Our Season
2017 has been Orwell’s year, more than was 1984. Here we look at the creator of “Newspeak”, “doublethink”, and the “orwellian nightmare.”
Read More
Rachel Carson and the Birth of Environmentalism
Environmentalism is no longer just about conserving tracts of nature but has become a vision of the entire planet. Carson’s work started this and her influence will persist well into the future. Let’s look at her astrology.
Read More
Astrological Dream Journey
For a welcome change of pace, we will examine the lives of exemplary people using astrology. Four Wednesday nights this ummer in Arlington Ma.
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About Joseph Crane
Joseph Crane is a teacher and writer of astrology and an astrological consultant with decades of experience in the field. “I teach and write about astrology with reverence for its culture and traditions and as part of the wisdom traditions of the West. As an astrological consultant, I help people understand their current life situations in context and provide paths of activity that help resolve immediate issues and forward their life purpose.” 