Astrological Lodge of London
Astrological Lodge of London
The Astrological Lodge of London was established in 1915 as the Astrological Lodge of the Theosophical Society by Alan Leo (pen name of William Frederick Allen). Leo had been both an enthusiastic Theosophist and professional astrologer for many years. The lodge continued the thrust of two earlier organizations, the Astrological Society (founded in 1895) and the Society for Astrological Research (founded in 1903), in both of which Leo had taken a leadership role. Unfortunately, he died in 1917 and the lodge languished for several years. It was revived in the 1920s by C. E. O. Carter, who remained its president until 1952. He turned it into the most influential astrological organization in Great Britain. In 1948 Carter led in the founding of the Faculty of Astrological Studies, a school sponsored by the lodge. Lodge Address: 50 Gloucester Pl., London W1H 4EA, England.
Sources:
Naylor, P. I. H. Astrology: A Fascinating History. North Hollywood, Calif.: Wilshire Book Co., 1970.