Demetra George (PMAFA), M.A. Classics
Practicing astrology for more than 40 years, Demetra is inspired by classical antiquity and specializes in archetypal mythology and ancient techniques. She is the author of Astrology For Yourself, Asteroid Goddesses, Mysteries of the Dark Moon, Finding Our Way Through the Dark, and Astrology and the Authentic Self. She lives in Oregon, lectures internationally, and is Director of Research for the American Federationof Astrologers. Her forthcoming works include a translation and commentary of Ancient Hermetic Medical Astrology and a workbook entitled Traditional Astrology for Yourself. She offers astrological consultations, mentors individual students in all levels of astrological education, and currently gives monthly webinars adapting ancient techniques for contemporary practitioners. www.demetrageorge.com.
Since 1992 Demetra has led more than 20 pilgrimages for astrologers and spiritual seekers to the sacred sites in Greece, Egypt, and India, and now Italy. The tours are a unique fusion of travel to sacred sites; seminars on myth, art, history, ancient literature; meditation and ritual; and personalizing the participants’ experiences and insights with archetypal astrology. Visit the photo gallery to see pictures of previous tours https://www.flickr.com/photos/demetrageorge/ and https://www.facebook.com/AncientOracleTours/photos_stream
Over the years her co-facilitators have included Vicki Noble, Michael Mayer, Brian Clark, Melanie Reinhart, Dennis Harness, and Andrea Mirkana Pinkham. This year she welcomes Surjeet Anna, her former student who now has a thriving astrological practice in Italy and an accomplished academic scholar to share her expertise on the archaeology, art, history, culture, customs, and language of Southern Italy.