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:

May 5th – 11th

Message for the week: The month of May will be calmer than the last few months, with tensions diminishing and the two planetary aspects this week both being favorable and uplifting. This will give us an opportunity to put our best foot forward to become better versions of ourselves.

I recently received Linda Howe’s newsletter that contained a passage I wanted to share:

“It's easy to be loving and generous when most aspects of our lives seem to be flowing happily and easily. But it is much more challenging, and much more important, to be loving and generous in times of struggle. Especially in times of stress, the best way to get through the difficulty is to love one another, be kind to one another, and know in our hearts that love will help us co-create a new and better tomorrow.”  Dr. Linda Howe, Center for Akashic Records.

Simple acts of kindness pay big time.

Monday: Mercury is in a stimulating sextile to Jupiter today—get fired up and act on inspirations. You may feel a bit feisty in the early morning while the Moon is in prideful Leo square to rebellious Uranus. It will be easier to settle into routines by midday when the Moon moves into “let’s get to work” Virgo.

Tuesday: A favorable day in the heavens with Venus (love and money) sextile to rejuvenating Pluto—a good day for tending to financial matters and deepening meaningful relationships. Steady is the way, with the Moon in conscientious Virgo in a harmonious trine with the energizing Sun in Taurus. Mercury is conjunct Chiron—your words can have a healing and inspiring impact on others.

Wednesday: It might be wise to make a list of your priorities of what you would like to accomplish today. The Moon is in “ready to get to work” Virgo square to excessive Jupiter this morning, making one prone to unrealistic expectations. You should be flying through tasks this afternoon, while the Moon is trine to innovative Uranus. Exhaustion may set in this evening, when the Moon is opposite limiting Saturn—time to pack it in.

Thursday: Sharpen your diplomatic skills to find common ground with others, with the Moon in cooperative Libra trine to compelling Pluto and opposite Venus this morning. A sexy vibe is in the air this evening with the Moon in a stimulating sextile to passionate Mars.

Friday: A smooth and pleasant day that favors all interactions with others, with the Moon in relationship-oriented Libra. Stay out of needless questioning this afternoon during the annoying quincunx to the Sun. Enjoy a wonderful evening, as the Moon is in a flowing trine to abundant Jupiter.

Saturday: Mercury enters Taurus today, bringing the mind down to Earth—excellent for entrepreneurs and for making business plans. A pleasant start to the day that gets more emotionally intense as the day goes on, with the Moon first in harmonious Libra, then moving into intense Scorpio midday. Hard aspects to Mercury and Pluto may make you feel like withdrawing within yourself—sometimes its good to be quiet.

Sunday: Happy Mother’s Day!  A day that favors private, intimate interactions with others more than festive affairs, with the Moon in privacy-seeking Scorpio. Allow time for deep, meaningful conversations.

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