As promised: the grace of having Elizabeth Teissier, far and away the most popularized and known astrologer in Europe, as our guest for the Analytical Techniques essay this month! She presents an overview of Solar Arcs principles at work among nations, a theme of never-ending fascination. Most recently, in April -and this news has been…
View detailsFor this month’s “Analytical Techniques Essay”, I have invited Ricki Reeves, an Honors graduate of my Master’s Degree Course (as well, certified by the Academy of Astrology in Michigan and ISAR) to share her skill with the Quindecile aspect. Ricki Reeves has a strong background in mental health services and addictions counseling. This specialized experience brings…
View detailsCHIRON, Discovery of the Outer Planets, and the WTC Tragedyby Prudence Nuesink Prudence Nuesink first studied astrology with Katina Theodossiou in London 1983. Eric Morse and Helen Adams Garrett expanded the process after Katina died. Prudence lives in London and mans an astrology interpretation line. Her main study fascination is the Progressed Eclipse. She has…
View detailsOften in our analytical work, in our preparation for the client consultation, we see apparentlyconflicting measurements about specific developmental concerns and areas of life experience. What will be the way of resolution of a strong Mars facing off with a strong Saturn [actions and controls]? Saturn in developmental tension with Uranus [the clash between “old, conservative,…
View detailsFixing Angles – The Proper Measurements of Fixed Pointsby guest expert, Philip Sedgwick Philip Sedgwick has been an astrologer since 1975, beginning his study in 1969. He has authored three books on astrology: “The Astrology of Transcendence,” “The Astrology of Deep Space,” and “The Sun at the Center.” He compiled a Deep Space add-on for…
View detailsEnron and a Fall from Grace— Venus and Hubris —by Michael Munkasey Our guest astrologer this month is Michael Munkasey, a professional astrologer living in California. Michael has earned many astrological credentials, including the NCGR Level IV, has written three books, and has had many publications in several book anthologies and many magazines. His interests…
View detailsLet the First Impression Help You! You’re waiting eagerly to meet someone for the first time. The anticipation is built upon alerted perceptions: “What will he/she be like?” A beautifully portrait is shown to you before the actual meeting; you learn much about the person … a curriculum vitae for example. You stare at the…
View detailsIn early Fall 1995, within the context of a study of the English Monarchy, I projected in print a “death in the family” for Spring-Summer 1997. Unfortunately, Princess Diana died in a car accident on August 31, 1997. After the fact, astrologers everywhere scrambled to explain Diana’s accident (which, by definition defies capture). Everyone seemed…
View detailsResolving Conflicting Symbolisms Without getting extremely technical here, let’s look at some principles that will help with the resolution of contradictions, just as a single faucet can accommodate hot water AND cold water together. These principles will help with classical aspects, natal and solar Arc midpoint pictures. Mars-Saturn This is hot and cold! Mars is the suggestion of…
View detailsNeptune-Pluto Contacts; an Occult Dimension For years now, I have been observing the unique inter-relationship of Neptune and Pluto, Pluto and Neptune, coming into contact with each other by transit or Solar Arc, or synthesizing with other planets within a natal or arced Midpoint picture: there almost always seems to be an experiential reference to “other…
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