I believe that the entire universe is in a giant conspiracy for our ultimate well-being, if we can listen to its promptings. All of my work and writings are aimed at helping you listen to this inner guidance.
I have been a professional astrologer for over forty years and have conducted over 25,000 astrology consultations, helping clients find their core strengths and to navigate through difficult transitions. I have a Master of Science degree in “Experimental Metaphysics” from Central Washington University (1982) and have written nine books on metaphysical topics from Astrology, meditation, and the chakras.
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- How do you see astrology as a tool for aligning with the universe’s guidance for our ultimate well-being?
Astrology is most beneficial in helping individuals identify and accept who they most naturally are and then to help strategize a lifestyle that is suited to their natural tendencies. Many people put too much effort into hammering themselves into what their culture tells them they should be. Astrology starts with accepting who you most naturally are, allowing a person to be more at ease.
Astrology can also help a person identify skills and talents they weren’t previously aware of, enriching their lives with meaningful interests.
- With over 25,000 consultations, what common patterns have you noticed in how people navigate major life transitions through astrology?
It all depends on how conscious a person is. If a person is ego encapsulated and wants to maintain control of everything in their life, outer planet transits and the major life transitions they bring are considered a crisis.
If a person has grown in consciousness and can accept there are influences beyond their control, major life transitions are seen as evolutionary steps on their soul’s journey.
- How does your background in “Experimental Metaphysics” shape your approach to astrology and spiritual guidance?
I was already a successful astrologer when I started pursing my Master of Science degree in “Experimental Metaphysics” in my early 30’s. I wanted to see if astrology could stand up to rigorous academic scrutiny. I was in the Individualized Studies program at Central Washington University requiring me to take half of my required credits from the university’s catalogue and allowing me to design my own individual courses for the other half of the credits. From the university, I studied “Advanced Statistics”, “Abnormal Psychology and Psi Phenomenon” “World Religions” “Eastern Philosophy” as well as “Experimental Design”. I wanted to know what makes for a sound test for scientific inquiry, and how to spot flaws in experiments falsely claiming, or disclaiming, proof of psi phenomena. I designed courses in “Astrology and Jungian psychology”, “Eastern and Western mysticism”, “The I Ching” and “Non-Traditional Healing”
My scientific training has helped me in keeping my astrology readings relevant and applicable in client’s lives and helps prevent me from making outlandish claims that are not verifiable astrologically. My studies in psychology, philosophy and religions give me many resources to draw from in helping clients through challenges and to continue to grow and evolve in life.
- What role do the chakras play in your astrological practice, and how do they complement each other in personal growth?
I became interested in the chakras at the same time I became interested in astrology in the early 70’s. I use my chakras every day in my yoga and meditation practice. I think of it as “tuning my instrument before I play it”. I work with clients every day and I want to be at my best for them and find that yoga and meditation awaken my upper chakras, that lie dormant without attention. The upper chakras awaken intuition, spiritual vision and pure awareness, which all add to the quality of readings.
I have also learned how to remove energy blocks using my work with the chakras, which adds another depth to my readings by sharing with clients techniques for working through energy blocks and imbalances.
- In your experience, how can people best use astrology not just for prediction, but for creating a more meaningful and fulfilling life?
This dovetails with the first question in that first and foremost, astrology helps people identify and accept who they most naturally are. Every chart has challenging aspects—astrology doesn’t cause challenges, but it helps identify the root causes and what can be done to move beyond the challenge.
The study of one’s own astrology promotes consciousness growth by helping people become conscious of what they were not conscious of before. Astrology doesn’t limit us, it shows us what issues need to be resolved to continue to grow, evolve, and awaken to our birth potential.
This week’s astrology forecast: March 24th – 30th
I will be in Port Townsend April 4th – 6th offering astrology readings. Contact Laurie by email or phone to arrange your appointment.
Email: Dpond11@gmail.com Phone: 360-918-8411
Message for the week:
A powerful week with endings, beginnings, more endings, and finally, a new you emerging. There are two major groupings of planets, with four being in Pisces (the last sign of the zodiac) and four in Aries (the first sign). There is also a New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aries on Saturday, and Neptune will be moving into Aries the next day for the first time since the 1860’s.
Mercury and Venus are both retrograde in Aries at the start of the week, which is a bit of an oxymoron in the first place—Aries wanting to jump forward and retrograde needing to clean up the past. They both move back into Pisces by week’s end conjunct Neptune, just before it moves into Aries—forward, backward? Which way to go.
The New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aries occurs on Saturday. This is a North Node eclipse, opening new avenues for soul growth. As the Moon moves across the Sun it is like a cosmic eraser, erasing your old storyline. Use the eclipse to facilitate erasing (eclipsing) whatever no longer serves you, to help you walk into the new you.
Neptune is what we tend to glamorize and hold as a personal myth. Moving into Aries, the sign of the self, the “I am”, it is time to glamorize yourself— become the hero in your personal mythology. Neptune in Pisces for the last 13 years was a good time to pray for guidance and help—in Aries, it is time to take action. Don’t wait—act.
Monday: A lively, high spirited day with the Sun conjunct Mercury in Aries. The Moon enters friendship-oriented Aquarius this morning sextile to Venus and conjunct urgent Pluto—dive deep into compelling relationships. The Moon is sextile to the Mercury/Sun conjunction this afternoon, enlivening all interactions with others with a playful spark.
Tuesday: A stellar day for the mind and all mental pursuits with Mercury in a stimulating sextile to provocative Pluto. The Moon is in high-flying Aquarius in a flowing trine to expansive Jupiter. An excellent day for writers, teachers, and speakers, which also favors brainstorming and group activities.
Wednesday: A smooth day in the heavens with no aspects. The Moon starts the day in mentally active Aquarius and moves into emotionally driven Pisces midday. Trust your radar for the first part of the day and scan the mental horizons, and then trust your sonar after noon and scan the depths of your feelings.
Thursday: A dreamy, otherworldly day is in store which favors artists, spiritual seekers, romantics, and daydreamers, but not so good for activities requiring focused attention. Venus (love & values) retrogrades back into dreamy Pisces conjunct etheric Neptune. The Moon is also in Pisces in a motivating square to “more, bigger, better” Jupiter. A good day to walk with your angels, spirit guides, and muses, and set practical matters aside for another day.
Friday: Prepare for a slow start and fast finish to the day with the Moon in Pisces conjunct the Venus/Saturn/Neptune conjunction at the start of the day and then entering Aries midday. As the Moon enters enthusiastic Aries, it is conjunct Mercury and sextile Pluto, exciting the mind with anticipation of whatever spontaneously happens next.
Saturday: The New Moon Solar Eclipse occurs at 3:58 AM PST in Aries. The Aries New Moon is the time for a fresh start and new beginnings. The eclipse is like a cosmic eraser, facilitating the release of the past and stepping into the new you. Mercury also retrogrades back into Pisces conjunct Neptune, excellent for meditation and seeking inner guidance.
Sunday: Neptune enters Aries today for the next 14 years, after being in Pisces since 2012. Neptune deals with your ideals and myths you have about yourself, and shifting into Aries, it is time to become the hero in your own mythology. The Moon starts the day in fast moving Aries, moving into “lets slow things down” Taurus midday and square to subversive Pluto—stand your ground and don’t let yourself be manipulated into something you don’t want to do.
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