| 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. |