January 25, 2026 at 11:00am EST
on Zoom
sponsored by the Boston Chapter of the National Council for Geocosmic Research (NCGR)

People have been cracking jokes since the dawn of language. But not until the 20th century could you get paid to stand up on a stage for an hour and make people laugh. And while women have always had something funny to say, and participated in the sketch comedy of vaudeville, music hall, and movies, and later TV, they didn't find it easy at first to break into standup and present comedy on their own.

We will examine the charts of women who broke through the barriers and see how well they match the astrological signature for comedians. We'll also look at charts of significant events in the history of women's standup. Maybe we'll identify the special key that signifies the drive and moxie it took for them to establish themselves on the standup stage.

This talk is part of the Boston NCGR Speaker Series. To learn more and register, visit the the event page on Boston NCGR's website.

January 30 - February 1, 2026
at the Hotel Northampton, Northampton, Massachusetts

A Feast of Lights is a time to gather to rekindle our fires at the season of the Celtic festival of Imbolg or midwinter, when the cold is deepest. It is a time to find warmth in community and tap into the strength of the returning light. Come to make music, listen, learn, dance, shop, laugh, reflect, and enjoy warm company. Come to look toward the future, to think, and to make plans.

We're halfway through Winter by any measure, whether "Winter" means Yule (aka Midwinter... hmmm...) through Spring Equinox or Samhain through Beltane. Now is a good time to take stock of our Winter work and make any desired adjustments according to our needs going forward. For guidance, as always, we can look to the stars. What celestial forces are in play, shaping your experience every Winter, and this Winter in particular? In this workshop, we'll enhance our awareness through astrology and use it to shape our actions according to our will.

A Feast of Lights is an EarthSpirit event. To learn more and register, see the information on EarthSpirit's website. You must be registered for the festival to attend this workshop.