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.
Interview with Mystic Magazine (mysticmag.org)
- 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: February 17th – 23rd
Message for the week:
A rather quiet week in the heavens with only a few planetary aspects. The main theme is that the Sun will be moving into Pisces Tuesday, joining Mercury, Saturn, Neptune, and the North Node in the final sign of the zodiac. With five signatures in one sign, Pisces becomes the dominant theme this week. The two fishes of Pisces tell the story—one swimming on the surface interacting with the world, and the other fish swimming deep within.
How skilled you are at moving between these two realms will determine your well-being this week. Can you create healthy, nurturing introspective activities? Reading certain books, listening to certain music, all spiritual activities are healthy inward turning activities. The seed bed of all creativity also requires inward musing time.
The other big news this week is that Mars will be turning direct after being retrograde for the last two and a half months—whew! If you have been finding it hard to make progress while Mars was retrograde, requiring many do overs, you will love Mars moving forward—your efforts will no longer be impeded.
All in all, a good week to find your emotional center and replenish your spirit. Gather your energy and prepare for a big push as Mars turns direct by the end of the week.
Monday: A smooth day with some emotional turbulence tonight. The Moon starts the day in harmony-seeking Libra in a harmonious trine to the Sun in Aquarius. This is excellent for all cooperative endeavors and relationships. The Moon enters deep-seeking Scorpio this afternoon and squares volcanic Pluto tonight, bringing some disturbing information to light—maybe in your dreams.
Tuesday: The Sun enters watery Pisces today—Pisces is at its best when it goes with the flow rather than asserting itself. The Moon is in intimacy-seeking Scorpio in a flowing trine to Mercury, opening the door for deep, meaningful conversations. The Moon does form quincunxes with both Venus and Jupiter distracting the mind with stupid questions—best not to make up problems that don’t exist.
Wednesday: The Moon is in insightful Scorpio in a Grand Trine with both Mars and Saturn to start the day, fortifying emotional strength—trust your discernment. The peaceful, easy feeling may get disrupted this afternoon, while the Moon is opposite to unpredictable Uranus—something out of the blue can require you to adjust your plans.
Thursday: Mercury is square to Jupiter today, making one vulnerable to feeling overwhelmed from taking on too much. The Moon enters optimistic Sagittarius this morning in a square to the Sun in Pisces—adding a bit of sluggish emotional energy. Emotions clear and the upbeat Sagittarian energy prevails as the day unfolds, with the Moon in a stimulating sextile to transformative Pluto and trine to lovely Venus tonight.
Friday: An upbeat, positive day that could only be marred by impatience or overplanning, with the Moon in enthusiastic Sagittarius in a T-Square with Jupiter and Mercury. Take half the things you are considering for today and focus there to get the best of this excessively positive energy. The Moon does square Saturn in the early evening, putting some pressure on you to clear some obstacle before enjoying the evening.
Saturday: A good day for lounging around and chillin,’ with the Moon in Sagittarius square to dreamy Neptune. You may find yourself daydreaming or remembering summer vacations—a good day for entertainment. You will feel your feet on the ground by this afternoon as the Moon enters “down to earth” Capricorn and plans begin to solidify.
Sunday: This is the golden day of the week with Mercury making a harmonious trine to Mars, and Mars turning direct. This enhances communication as it is easier to express how you really feel. Mars turning direct takes the brakes off and you can now act without reservation. The Moon is in productive Capricorn square to Venus this morning and opposite Mars late tonight—enjoy the magnetic distractions that pull you away from projects.
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