Upcoming Classes and Lectures
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Lectures, Workshops & Travel
Mark is available for consultations all summer, but summer is just too short in the Pacific NW to teach classes, so wolf energy turns into bear energy for the summer. (And if you don't understand that, download the animal energy pdf)
SEATTLE Sat. Sept. 24 (and maybe on the 23rd)- I shall be available in the Southcenter area for a few full consulations prior to doing mini-readings at the Emerald Spiral psychic fair on Saturday.
SEATTLE Sat. Sept. 25- 9 am-5 pm Emerald Spiral Psychic Fair This is the new name of the old Boeing Parapsychology Fair held at Kent Commons 525 Fourth Ave N, Kent, WA 98042 Mark provides mini readings at the fair.
PORTLAND Fri. Oct 1, 7 pm Lecture: "Venus Retrograde- Love & Money Issues Rise to the Surface- and other energetic shifts to get you through Autumn" Join us to learn how to take advantage of shifting energies this autumn and into winter. Love & money planet Venus appears to move backwards from Oct. 8-Nov. 18, so values are up for revision in your romance and financial life. Winter Solstice is particularly significant this year due to a lunar eclipse and a change of tone in how your destiny will play out through the end of the Mayan calendar. Lecture takes place at Healing Waters & Sacred Spaces 2426 NE Broadway, 503-528-1430 ADVANCE TICKETS HIGHLY SUGGESTED DUE TO LIMITED SEATING AS WE ARE NOT USING THE CHURCH FOR THIS EVENT $15.
SEATTLE Oct. 13-16 - Consultations, a Friday lecture, and a Saturday Class all at Stargazer's Bookstore. 12727 NE 20th (Northrup), Bellevue, WA 425-885-7289
Bellevue: Wed.-Fri. Oct 13-15 Astrology and Intuitive Tarot Consultations at Stargazer's. It would be wise to schedule ahead as previous trips have filled all the appointment slots in advance. THIS IS MARK'S FINAL SEATTLE TRIP FOR THE YEAR, AND BEFORE PRICES INCREASE IN DECEMBER. For astrology, Mark will need to know what type of consulation you want, full name, birth date, birth place, birth time, city where you live now. Schedule directly with Stargazer's 425-885-7289. It is ok to email or call Mark with the birth data to make sure I have what is needed in advance. mark@astromark.us 503-252-1558.
Bellevue: Fri. Oct. 15, 7PM Lecture: "Venus Retrograde, Soul Destiny shift, and other planetary activations to help you through the year " Join us to learn how to take advantage of shifting energies this autumn and into winter. Love & money planet Venus appears to move backwards from Oct. 8-Nov. 18, so values are up for revision in your romance and financial life. Winter Solstice is particularly significant this year due to a lunar eclipse and a change of tone in how your destiny will play out through the end of the Mayan calendar. Lecture takes place a Stargazer's
Bellevue: Sat. Oct. 16 Class: "The Seven Rays and Ascended Masters" In these times of rapidly changing and oftentimes chaotic energy, there are ancient mystery school tools for living in your center. The Seven Rays are universal frequencies that help you come into a higher balance. This work was brought to Light in the books of Alice A Bailey and Djwahl Kuhl. Join us to tap into these energies and learn about the universal vibrations that can most help your soul to step into higher levels of service. This class will teach you about the rays and masters associated with them, as well as to help you tune into them through meditation and your astrology chart (This is not an astrology class). Although this is not an astrology class, it would be helpful to bring your natal chart. If you do not have a chart, Mark can provide one for a small additional charge by contacting him after registering, and by Nov. 3 at www.astromark.us or 503-252-1558. Register for this class at Stargazer's
PORTLAND Fri/Sat Oct 23/24, Body, Mind, Spirit Expo
Join Mark at the Portland Convention Center for the fall BMSE Expo. Mark provides mini-readings and a free lecture (with paid admission). THE LECTURE IS ON SATURDAY AT 1PM. The topic is "Planetary Shifts of Autumn" to discuss love & money planet Venus as it appears to move backwards in the sky, and what that means to you. Destiny points called the nodes of the moon will be moving into new signs for the next 1.5 year, starting with the lunar eclipse on winter solstice (Gemini and Sagittarius).
PORTLAND Sat Nov 11, 10:30-1pm, A metaphysical class
"The Seven Rays and Ascended Masters" In these times of rapidly changing and oftentimes chaotic energy, there are ancient mystery school tools for living in your center. The Seven Rays are universal frequencies that help you come into a higher balance. This work was brought to Light in the books of Alice A Bailey and Djwahl Kuhl. Join us to tap into these energies and learn about the universal vibrations that can most help your soul to step into higher levels of service. This class will teach you about the rays and masters associated with them, as well as to help you tune into them through meditation and your astrology chart (This is not an astrology class). Although this is not an astrology class, it would be helpful to bring your natal chart. If you do not have a chart, Mark can provide one for a small additional charge by contacting him after registering, and by Nov. 3 at www.astromark.us or 503-252-1558 REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS STARTING IN OCTOBER AT NEW RENAISSANCE BOOKS 1338 NW 23rd,, Portland 503-224-4929
A NOTE ON PRICING: Prices are going to shift on Dec. 1, 2010. I'm still working on the details, but services like the Earthlines relocation maps and Seven Soul Ray Esoteric Astrology consultations require a lot of preparation on my part compared to the regular astrology sessions. The Election Astrology for auspicious timing always takes more preparation time than my charges indicate. So the services that I put a lot more energy into on a preparation level are going to increase somewhat.
Coming in 2011
PORTLAND, Fri Jan 7, 2011 7-9pm, "Planetary Shifts of 2011" This is Mark's annual talk on the astrology of the new year. There continues to be a lot going on including wounded healer Chiron and spiritualizing Neptune moving into Pisces. Event takes place at Healing Waters and Sacred Spaces, 2426 NE Broadway (actual talk is at the MCC church next door)
PORTLAND, Fri Jan 14, 2011 7-9pm, "How to Read an Astrology Calendar" class. This is Mark's annual class to teach simple tools to read an astrology calendar. Bring your natal chart (optional, but helpful. You can run a free chart at astro.com or Mark will run one with a short report for a small fee). This place takes place at New Renaissance Books 1338 NW 23rd Ave, 503-224-4929
SEATTLE, Fri Jan 21, 2011 7-9pm, "Planetary Shifts of 2011" This is Mark's annual talk on the astrology of the new year. There continues to be a lot going on including wounded healer Chiron and spiritualizing Neptune moving into Pisces. NEW LOCATION: Due to space requirments for this popular talk, this lecture will be held at the Teahouse & Event Center, 13850 Bel-Red Rd, Bellevue WA
The Greece trip is coming in the Spring 2011 to give the economy more time to rebound. It is still on, you just have more time to add to your travel savings account. Join Mark Dodich and like-minded people for a trip to Greece late May early June 2011.
A young person sent me this letter. I thought you might be interested in my response:
Dear Mr. Dodich,
Hello! My name is Akriti Kumar and I'm a freshman (9th grader) at Eastern High School in New Jersey. For my Gifted and Talented class, I had to do an independent study project and I chose astrology as my topic. For my project, I have to interview people in the field. I noticed that you are a certified astrologer, so I was wondering if I could ask you some questions to further my knowledge. It would be great if you could e-mail me back with your answers if you have time (you do not have to answer all the questions).
1. Astrology has been defined in many ways over the years. What is your definition of astrology?
Astrology is a map of life using the planets and stars as a reference point. It is both an art and a science, having been used for at least 4500 years. Astrology does not control or define your life, you do. It is simply a tool to help people better understand themselves, the cycles of life they are in, and their choices that are available. Each person decides the level of enlightenment or fear that they put into their life choices, and astrology helps provide detached perspective into those choices.
2. What inspired you to become an astrologer?
The joke in astrology is that astrology chooses you, not the other way around. Many people are stimulated to do astrology as a hobby, few are called to do it as their profession. I did not start out to be a professional, it just wouldn't go away!
3. How big of an impact does astrology have on our daily lives?
The impact does not come from the astrology. The impact of our environment is reflected by astrology.The outer world is a reflection of the inner state of humanities collective consciousness. Astrology helps us to better see that which is going on below the surface. It helps us to see that events going off in the seemingly distant Middle East are going on within our own consciousness right here in North America. Astrology is a guide to understanding the impact of our world upon ourselves.
4. Why do you think people are so fascinated with their zodiac signs?
I think it is part ego from wanting to feel both important and like you have a significant place in this world. It gives you something in common with others while giving you a sense of uniqueness. On a deeper level, I think people innately understand that there is a common connection to the One Source of all that is ( I call that Source God, but it goes by many different names and beliefs). I also think people want to make some sense of life and their purpose, even when they do not recognize it consciously.
5. Where exactly did astrology originate from?
That is controversial. The oldest chart we have (and this information may be outdated) is from around 2500 BCE. Cave painting have been found that represent the zodiac much earlier than that. The philosophy in India is that a wise guru brought it to us after meditating in a cave. Western astrologers believe it came from far beyond that. So the real answer is, I don't think anyone really knows.
6. Is there anything else you think I should know to learn more about astrology?
Astrology is a wide open field. You can study it for life and barely scratch the surface. Each person uses the tool to the best of their ability based upon their personal needs and level of spiritual development. Some use it to find a life mate, others use it to make money, and others use it to seek enlightenment. The beauty of astrology is that it has such a wide range of uses and possibilities. Of course, this also opens astrology to abuse from those who use it in inappropriate ways. This abuse is what people in the media or in closed-minded philosophies see when they disparage astrology. But like everything in this life, the energy of a tool can be used or misused, and it is each person's responsibility to use it for the greatest good of all
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