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The mission of the NCGR-Professional Astrologers' Alliance is to serve as a trade association to promote the common interests of astrologers and to improve the status of the profession of astrology primarily through the implementation of a certification program, the promotion of high ethical standards in the practice of astrology, as well as any other matters relevant to the professional astrologer.

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Joseph Polise- Education Outreach Director

Joseph PoliseJoseph Polise  has been a student in astrology for 20 years and an astrological teacher and  consultant for over 10. He began his study of astrology while completing his B.A.degree in philosophy /classical studies at Northern Illinois University and became formally involved with NCGR (Chicago Chapter) soon after graduation in 1990.

In the mid-90s he was elected Vice –President and Program Director of NCGR Chicago and also started to work through the NCGR educational curriculum and testing program, earning the NCGR Level IV consulting certification (1998). During this time he was a consulting astrologer and teacher at the oldest metaphysical shop in Chicago, while also gaining valuable experience as a college English instructor and community organizer.

Joe continued his involvement and support for the NCGR throughout this decade. He began serving on their national Education Committee (1999), and actively participated in the writing the revised curriculum and study guide (2003). Locally, he mentored other astrology students in the Education Program and proctored many testing dates.
 
Joseph is currently Education Director for the Northern Illinois NCGR as well as Vice President and Event Director for Chicago’s Friends of Astrology (’05). In these capacities, he feels fortunate to be able to help real astrology thrive on the grass roots level. He has worked to bring some of the world’s best astrological teachers for FOA’s annual Summer Seminar, and has helped build a library of over 3,000 volumes of astrology and metaphysics located in Westmont , IL.