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The
National Council for Geocosmic
Research, Inc., (NCGR) is a non-profit organization dedicated
to raising the standards of astrological education and research.
Though it began as "national," NCGR's current membership
of about 2500 includes a growing number of international members.
The organization's activities include sponsoring local Chapters
(currently 42 located in 26 states and 4 countries). Additionally,
several Special Interest Groups (SIGs) cross wide geographical areas
to foster dialogue among people of similar astrological specialties.
Professionally
certified astrologers among NCGR members have passed all four levels
of an education and testing program based on a comprehensive curriculum
widely respected for its excellence and rigor. Though there is no
requirement that NCGR members be practicing astrologers, over 1000
members have participated in the testing program at Level 1 or above
and momentum is growing. A Code of Ethics, to which members are
accountable, provides guidance for the practice of astrology.
NCGR
annually sponsors an educational conference, and publishes two issues
of its magazine Geocosmic Journal plus six newsletters, Memberletter.
A variety of other publications are produced intermittently, and
tapes of conference lectures are also offered. |