Marsilio Ficino: Renaissance Luminary Revived for the Modern Astrologer
He was one of the pioneers of the early Italian Renaissance and used traditional astrology in surprising and innovative ways, bringing astrology together with a neoplatonic worldview, natural magic, and an emphasis on healthy body and soul. It’s a pleasure to be teaching about him this summer.
5 Week Course on The Astrology of Marsilio Ficino
Online, Kepler College–Five Thursdays July 12-August 9–8-10 PM Eastern Time, 5-7 PM Pacific
Book 3 of his Three Books on Life, “On Obtaining Life from the Heavens” uses astrology to help cultivate the good life here and now. ic Time
Dorothy Day: Untimely Prophet
Many of my readers either have not heard of Dorothy Day, or perhaps confuse her with a movie actress from the 1950’s, or, better, know she was somehow involved in charity and maybe Catholicism. This would be a good start, especially now, during a time when her influence seems to be at a low ebb.
Alan Watts (1915-1973): One World, One Moment
In response to a student who disparaged his former spiritual mentor, Suzuki Roshi responded sharply, “You completely miss the point about Alan Watts! You should notice what he has done. He is a great bodhisattva.”
Margaret Sanger: Social Progress and the Very Long Road
Margare Sanger demonstrated how one can make a difference in our world: through a clear humanitarian vision, an ability to create and exploit opportunities that present themselves, and a flexible approach that eventually wins the day.
Sir Gawain and the Renewal of Light
An ageless tale of trial, redemption, and the New Year from the late fourteenth century. An inspiration for these darker times.
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Alan Watts (1915-1973): One World, One Moment
In response to a student who disparaged his former spiritual mentor, Suzuki Roshi responded sharply, “You completely miss the point about Alan Watts! You should notice what he has done. He is a great bodhisattva.”
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Margaret Sanger: Social Progress and the Very Long Road
Margare Sanger demonstrated how one can make a difference in our world: through a clear humanitarian vision, an ability to create and exploit opportunities that present themselves, and a flexible approach that eventually wins the day.
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Calling and the Soul’s Transformations: Winter 2018
A narrow view of soul confines it to the inner nature. How do we account for the relationship of soul and the larger world? How do we define “soul” and to which “larger world” are we referring? Six Wednesdays beginning Jan. 31
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Sir Gawain and the Renewal of Light
An ageless tale of trial, redemption, and the New Year from the late fourteenth century. An inspiration for these darker times.
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Malcolm X and the Arc of History
First social activist in this “Exemplaries” series. Malcolm X has had not only a large cultural influence but demonstrated an ability to change and to accommodate new horizons of thought.
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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.” 