Monday 17th November 2025 @ 19:15 - 20:15 for The Astrological Lodge of London. £6 members,
£9 non-members. 
https://astrolodge.co.uk/event/the-astrological-sappho-heather-mcvey

Sappho of Lesbos (c. 630 BCE), the ancient Greek lyric poet and singer-songwriter of sensual longing — hailed by Plato as the “Tenth Muse” — remains a figure of enduring fascination, myth, and ambiguity. With much of her life lost to time and only poetic fragments surviving, her legacy has been shaped as much by projection and speculation as by fact. This talk offers an exploratory look at Sappho’s mythic imprint through an astrological lens. Drawing on well-known chart examples where the asteroid Sappho is prominently placed, we’ll explore themes of erotic expression, artistic voice, and sexual power — especially where sexuality becomes a site of performance, scandal, or resistance. Expect heavenly prose, seduction, and a sojourn into the shadow side of commodified desire.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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​​Heather is a consulting astrologer, writer and teacher, receiving training from the world leading Faculty of Astrological Studies and The School of Traditional Astrology. Heather also holds a Postgraduate Certificate with distinction in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology from the University of Wales, Trinity St. David, and is currently studying towards an MA in the same field, looking at the cultural, religious, philosophical and sociological impact of astrology, astronomy, magic and myth. She is available for private consultations, teaching, talks and workshops.  

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