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President's Message
September 2014
WIlliam R. Levacy, Ph.D.
This fall, ACVA will be reaching a big milestone --- celebrating its 15th year as a nonprofit educational organization providing knowledge, and now additionally through social media services, to learners of Vedic astrology around the globe.

On November 22, 1999 the American College of Vedic Astrology received word from the IRS that ACVA

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was granted 501(c)(3) non-profit educational status. This allows the college to receive charitable gifts, grants and endowments for resource development. So now we are at this 15 year milestone which is great. For one thing, it means we've achieved a major goal and something's going right.

ACVA's mission statement "Expanding the Quality and Reach of Vedic education" is

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William R. (Bill) Levacy, Ph.D.

President, American College of Vedic Astrology

The Observatory Planetary Transits

2014 Planets: Autumnal Equinox - Winter Solstice
September 22, 2014 marks the Autumnal Equinox, the day when day and night (nox) are equal in length. The Sun continues in its southerly direction, until December 21.
The planets begin this quarter in these positions: The Rahu/Ketu axis is in Pisces/Virgo. Saturn/Shani continues through the sign of its exaltation, Libra, until November 2. Jupiter/Guru continues -

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By Charlotte Benson
ACVA Board Memeber

The Autumnal Celebrations

September - 2014
23	New moon 10:13:32 pm PDT
25	Navaratri begins
30	Durga Puja begins
October - 2014
03	Navaratri ends
04	Dushera
08	Lakshmi Puja
	Full moon 02:50:43 am PDT (Lunar eclipse)
11	Karva Chauth
25	Diwali
	New moon 01:56:14 pm PDT (Solar eclipse)
November - 2014
06	Kartik Poornima
	Full moon 2:22:56 pm PDT
22	New moon 04:32:04 am PDT
December - 2014
06	Full moon 04:27:13 am PDT
21	New moon 05:36:15 pm PDT

Special Bonus
The American College of Vedic Astrology (ACVA) is celebrating its 15-year anniversary by offering a five percent (5%) discount to new learners who sign up for classes through the months of September through December of 2014. For more information: Contact registrar@acvaonline.org.

Upcoming Classes, Webinars and Conferences
Be sure to sign up for great opportunities to expand your knowledge of Vedic astrology!

October 15th

Free ACVA Webcast:
Introduction to Shri Jyoti Star Vedic Astrology Software
Dr.Foss offers a hands-on exploration of his Jyotish - Vedic Astrology software program. Shri Jyoti Star, an easy, powerful and elegant Vedic Astrology software for both beginners and professionals, now used by virtually all the leading Vedic Astrologers in the West.
Contact registrar@acvaonline.org for more information and to register for the free webcast. Seats are limited.

See features of Shri Jyoti Star prior to the webcast at www.vedicsoftware.com

New ACVA Level I Online Course
starting on Wednesday October 15, 2014

Gather with like minded Learners and delve deeply into the fundamentals of Jyotish! In Module 101 we'll learn the history and role that Jyotish has in Vedic culture. You will explore the basics of astronomy and how this knowledge forms the foundation for Vedic astrology.

Meet one on one with the Instructors and Learners in the college discussion forums and webinars. Talk astrology in a safe and non-confrontational environment and by all means Ask Questions!

Registration and Pay by module: http://acvaonline.org/register-2

ACVA Vedic Astrology Coaching (VAC) Course
Wednesday, October 15, 2014

ACVA has broken new ground again and has developed an innovative method for combining Co-Active Coaching techniques with Vedic astrology consultations! Join instructor William R. (Bill) Levacy, Ph.D., ACVA President and author of "Beneath a Vedic Sky", for this life changing three module course!

Learn more about VAC here: http://acvaonline.org/vac

Registration and Pay by module: http://acvaonline.org/register-2

New Vedic Books
Recommended Books by Dr. Suhas KJshirsagar and Dr. Suresh Sureshwara

Hot Belly Diet by Dr. Suhas KJshirsagar
Suhas Kshirsagar is a classically trained Ayurvedic physician and a gold medalist from prestigious Pune University. A Rig Vedic Brahmin by tradition and an accomplished Clinician by training adds tremendous value to his clients and students alike. See Hot Belly Diet Video

Dr. Suhas G.Kshirsagar BAMS, MD (Ayurveda,India)
Director, Ayurvedic Healing
3121 Park Avenue Suite D Soquel, CA 95073
Tel: 831 462 3776 - Fax: 831 462 3706 - Skype ID: drsuhashi

drsuhas@AyurvedicHealing.net - drsuhashi@yahoo.com
www.AyurvedicHealing.net - www.hotbellydiet.com

Ramayana Values, Then & Now by Dr. Suresh Sureshwara
This book, specially written for all the three generations of a family is a commentary, resulting from the study of countless versions of Ramayana as well as having conversations and discussions with scholars in the story of Rama. Each chapter is independent giving values then that are relevant now.

The book can be ordered at http://www.lulu.com/shop/bangalore-sureshwara/ramayana-values-then-and-now/ebook/product-21295243.html

Upcoming Workshop and Conference

Visit the ACVA Table at ISAR's 2014 Conference
Special lectures by ACVA Board member Charlotte Benson

Stepping into the Circle: Embracing the Spirit of Community
With Charlotte Benson, Rick Tarnas, Christine Skinner, Nick Dagan Best, Chris Brennan, Michael Lutin, Lynn Bell, and more than fifty outstanding speakers!
Join us on the enchanted and ancestral land of the Pima and Maricopa peoples, where tribal glyphs over two millennia old resonate with astrological cycles and symbols. Where vistas, mountains and wild horses roaming across distant landscapes remain untouched - where the sun, earth, sky and water are infused with the spirit of joyful community - Come celebrate astrology!

Wild Horse Pass Resort and Spa
September 25 - 28, 2014
Chandler, Arizona

For questions, contact 2014ISAR@gmail.com or call 904.712.9101

ACVA President, Bill Levacy, Ph.D. Offers
Vedic Astrology Workshop November 21^st thru 23^rd

Vedic astrologer, and President of ACVA, Bill Levacy will offer an in-depth weekend course this November at the Yoga Farm on karmic tendencies in the birth chart.

Bill will also offer a free ten-minute "Vedic Astrology and Your Karma" consultation to the first nine students signed up for the course. We hope to see you there!

Visit the Remodeled ACVA website acvaonline.org

ALFA ACVA's New Facebook Community

Join us for Fun, Friendship, and Knowledge

ACVA is now providing an on-going discussion group and support network for all ACVA Learners, Friends, and Alumni (Instructors, too) --ALFA. This is a special Facebook group for the ACVA community. If you are a Learner or former Learner of ACVA (or a friend and supporter) and have not received an invitation to join, please send a message and we will greet you at the door!. admin@acvaonline.org

Topics discussed: Jyotish and all relevant subjects. Including, Spirituality, Sacred Text, Myths and

Astronomy, Tips on Running a Jyotish Practice and related topics.

We will post information about upcoming Webinars, Events and Classes at ACVA. In addition, we will post any free ACVA/ALFA member related events online. ALFA - ACVA Learners Friends Alumni If you'd like to join, email us at admin@acvaonline.org

Visit acvastore.com to order from our large selection of MP3 Audios of famous Vedic astrology experts

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Please Donate - ACVA Online is Remodeling!

Your donations will help us remodel ACVA over the next few months. We need $2,000 to make our website and online courseroom multi-platform ready. Soon you will be able to attend ACVA courses on your Smartphone or Tablet from anywhere in the world 24/7. Help us make Jyotish more available to all if you can! http://www.acvaonline.org/donate/