Kepler Faculty and Staff

Tara Aal is an evolutionary astrologer, writer, educator, artist, and tarot reader. She’s the co-author of “Astrology by Moonlight” and “Natural Astrology.” Tara’s been practicing since 2011 and sees clients, teaches, and speaks (including NORWAC, UAC, Kepler College, and ISAR). She’s passionate about experiential astrology, including the practice called Living Planets 1st.

Kathy Allan has been working with astrology for over twenty years. She was certified at the professional level by the AFA in 2010. She has taught astrology classes at all levels, has lectured nationally, and began writing for The Mountain Astrologer in 2008. She is the author of Working With Midpoints and When Worlds Collide: Another Look at the Lunar Nodes. She has a PhD in Molecular Toxicology and did postdoctoral research in Infectious Immunology. On the board of the AFA since 2021, she currently serves as Treasurer.

Nadia Anderson is a Hellenistic astrologer, researcher, and educator at Kepler College. With a background in Greek classics, philosophy, and traditional astrology, her work focuses on reviving and contextualizing ancient celestial knowledge.

She holds a B.A. in Greek Classics from the University of Oregon and a Master of Humanities from New York University, where she focused on comparative literature and philosophy.

She trained in Hellenistic astrology under Demetra George, earning a certification in Hellenistic Astrology after completing a rigorous three-year program on planetary condition, the houses, and timing techniques.

Beyond astrology, Nadia is also a filmmaker and art director, captivated by how stories shape our understanding of time and fate.

Amy Angelo is a professional astrologer living in New York City. She holds a certification from Demetra George in Hellenistic Astrology, a rigorous three-year curriculum that explores ancient perspectives on planetary condition, the houses, and timing techniques.
She is currently a graduate student at Teachers College at Columbia University studying spiritual psychology.

Larry’s work blends astrology, art, and dance.

Lori is a bi-continental astrologer living in Rome, Italy and Illinois, USA. Her never ending love of learning and adventure has taken her from her small town upbringing in downstate Illinois to Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, Palm Springs, San Diego, and Rome, Italy.

She has a BA in business, MA in psychology, MA in marketing. Her astrology education includes the Rod Suskin three-year diploma, Hellenistic certification with Chris Brennan, Medieval and Prediction courses with Bernadette Brady, and mentoring with Kelly Surtees. She is a licensed marriage and family psychotherapist.

Lori started studying astrology in 1994. She is an astrology coach who mixes counseling and positive psychology with astrology to help people navigate their life calling.

Lori served on the Association for Astrological Networking (AFAN) board from 2019 to 2023 and served on their Mentoring and Community Event Committees. She is currently the marketing director for Kepler College and teaches the ‘Marketing for Astrologers’ course there.

With award-winning speaking skills and certifications in evolutionary and horary astrology, Meghna Bhagat brings a deep commitment to personal growth and experiential learning, developed over decades. This foundation in self-discovery enhances her teaching, helping astrologers not only deliver insights but connect authentically with their audiences.
Meghna has spoken at prestigious institutions such as OPA, ISAR, the Mayo School, the Astrological Association, Synchronicity University, Nightlight Astrology, and many others. She now shares her passion for impactful communication at Kepler College. Her class invites astrologers to make complex ideas accessible, creating messages that inspire, inform, and resonate. Meghna’s supportive approach empowers students to find their voices and fully embrace the power of astrology to reach others meaningfully.

Renita Binda is a devoted student of astrology and consciousness studies with over seven years of experience exploring the symbolic language of the cosmos. Her background includes study in modern and evolutionary astrology as well as traditional Hellenistic techniques. She is currently pursuing her M.A. in Consciousness and Human Potential.

Her interests span depth psychology, philosophy, yoga, divination, rollerblading and the subtle art of curating the perfect Netflix queue. She’s passionate about being part of astrology’s continued evolution and application in the modern world.

María Blaquier, born in Argentina, has been involved with astrology since 1987. She is the founder of the online astrology school Academia de Astrología Avanzada MB (at www.mariablaquier.com).
Maria holds the STA’s Practitioners Level Certification in Horary, the STA’s Advanced Level Horary Diploma Course, and the STA’s Medical Astrology Course. She is currently completing the STA’s Masters Level Program. Her studies also include Psychological, Draconic, Hellenistic and Medieval Astrology (MDA Zoller 2012). Her publications include several articles in The Astrological Journal, Stellium, IAMINFINITY, MidHeaven, astro.com; a book on Traditional astrology and Time Lord techniques (Astrología tradicional: Técnicas predictivas de los Señores del tiempo: ed. Kier, Bs. As.); and YouTube tutorials at Academia de Astrologia Avanzada MB.  
She’s part of the Steering Commission at AFAN, and is co-chair of the Education Committee and the Spanish Section.
 

I go by “Luba” and come from a corporate world (which I have since left behind). I started showing interest in astrology in the early 90s but didn’t get to seriously studying it until about 2022. My primary astrological interest is in Medical, but I have studied evolutionary (Steven Forrest’s school), horary (Lee Lehman through Kepler and Mychal Bryan through OSA), traditional fundamentals+ (through Mychal’s OSA and Meira Epstein at NCGR, Level 1 course so far), Astro*carto*graphy (certified as of 2025), Medical (through Judith Hill’s school, Kira Sutherland’s lectures as well as Will Morris’ and Mychal Bryan’s), Uranian (through Mychal Bryan’s OSA as well as Kepler’s self-paced class with Bruce Scofield). I am most fascinated by medical astrology through the lense of Uranian as well as Cosmobiology. Outside of that, I am passionate about the nature and structure of reality, sacred geometry and wave dynamics (incl in astrology), energy medicine (trained in that too and come from a lineage of female healers), quantum biology, plasma physics, human perception and more.

Astrology is a subject that I have a wide knowledge of. As soon as I heard the word Zodiac when I was a child. I had to find out what it meant. People used to ask “What is you Zodiac sign?” I have been studying Astrology for over 50 years. I can do Natal Charts, Moon Signs, Aspects, Transits, Synergy, Progressions. It is a field and subject that comes quite easily and naturally to me.

Celeste Brooks is an astrologer, coach, and teacher specializing in natal, mundane, and horary astrology. Her podcast, Celestial Insights, offers weekly guidance. She discusses the astrology of current events on her popularInstagram lives. Celeste is an OPA board member and Transit Talk host. Celeste lectures for astrology organizations, schools, and conferences, including OPA, ISAR, Kepler College, Astrology Hub, Synchronicity University, and NORWAC. Her email is celeste@astrologybyceleste.com. Her website iswww.astrologybyceleste.com.

MYCHAL A. BRYAN is an astrologer, journalist, and clinical hypnotherapist from Nassau, Bahamas. He is the founder of Oraculos School of Astrology (OSA), where he offers a rigorous training program in concrete, event-based astrology. He practices both Renaissance and Uranian astrology in his client work, focusing largely on predictive and medical astrology research. An avid student of the Western mystery tradition, he is deeply entrenched in the world of Jewish mysticism, hermeticism, alchemy, geomancy, and the Qabalistic Tarot. A polyglot, Mychal speaks Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Hebrew.

Christopher Burick is a practicing astrologer based in New York City.
He has studied Hellenistic astrology with Demetra George and traditional natal astrology with Dr. Benjamin Dykes.
His background in visual art informs his approach to astrology by bringing a deep engagement with mythology and symbolism into dialogue with the everyday.

Although not a consulting astrologer, Rhonda has been working with Astrology for 30+ years. She has been a valuable part of the Estoteric Technologies’ team since 2005 as a sales agent and leading software trainer and loves helping clients achieve the most from their software whether on Windows, Mac, iOS or Android. Rhonda is also very involved in the advancement of Astrology through both the QFA (Queensland Federation of Astrology) and the FAA (Federation of Australian Astrology) and was recently awarded Honorary Life Membership of the QFA for her outstanding 30+ years of contribution for the betterment of the organisation.

Across disciplines and forms of media, Joey Cannizzaro (they/them, she/her) works with metaphysics to cultivate radically different ways of thinking and being.
Joey’s astrology practice is oriented towards both nurturing personal liberation and provoking societal transformation, weaving together Hellenistic techniques and ancient cosmology with threads of anarchism, mysticism, crip theory, and queerness.
They hold a certification in Hellenistic Astrology from Demetra George, a bachelor’s degree from The New School, and an MFA in Writing and Integrated Media from California Institute of the Arts.

Trudy is a modern western astrologer studying for 40+ years. Her astrological experience includes private counseling, workshops, education from varied books, plus teachings from varied professional resources including Kepler College, International Society for Astrological Research, the Organization for Professional Astrology, Astrology University, and more. She’s a charter member of Kepler Astrologers Toastmasters Club. Her writings appear in the ISAR Journal and on her website www.trudycarol.com. Trudy’s astrology work focuses on forecasting financial trends and personal development including creativity and astrocartography. She’s also a published poet with a BA Music, and is a singer-songwriter under artist pen name Trudee Lunden.

Cameron Cassidy is an astrologer, yoga teacher & linguaphile from Massachusetts. He synthesizes his abilities as a translator, as an artist, and student of hermetic and yogic sciences to bring ancient methods of healing to people of the modern world.
He is the editor for the CAELi Institute’s quarterly journal The CAELi Review, co-hosts the Mercuranians Podcast, he teaches classes online through his website, and out of Salem, Massachusetts where he co-runs a local astrology group.

Wade Caves is an astrological consultant, educator and international speaker specializing in horary, electional and classical astrological technique.

Well versed in both traditional and modern methods of chart delineation, Wade’s passion and focus is not only in understanding the historical and philosophical origins of astrological symbolism, but finding new and reliable ways to put this information to good practical use in a consultation setting.

Wade serves as a faculty member of Deborah Houlding’s School of Traditional Astrology (STA). He is the editor and annotator of the 300th anniversary edition of William Lilly’s History of His Life & Times (Rubedo Press, 2015). Wade maintains an astrological practice based in San Francisco, CA. You can find out more about him at https://wadecaves.com/.

Marlina is a multi passionate explorer of the divine arts. Coming from work as a teacher, birth doula and massage therapist, she brings a rich tapestry of experience to her role as professional astrologer. Her course of study with Mychal Bryan introduced her to the concrete astrological practice she cultivates today. She is honored and excited to help students on their journey to empower themselves and others through the practice of traditional Western astrology.

Rod Chang has studied astrology for over twenty years, both through self-study and the Faculty of Astrological Studies. His favourite aspects are Mundane Astrology and a Humanistic approach to astrology, as well as Fixed Stars and Mundane Astrology. He is co-founder of the Academy of Astrology.

Rhys Chatham – STA DipH, MAPAI – is a consulting astrologer based in Paris, France with clients from all over the world.
He studied 20th century astrology with Charles and Vivian Jayne in the late sixties and seventies, and more recently has been immersed in the practice of traditional astrology, having studied Hellenistic astrology with Chris Brennan, renaissance astrology and magic with Christopher Warnock, primary directions with Dr. Martin Gansten, and holds the advanced horary diploma from the School of Traditional Astrology (Deborah Houlding, Lee Lehman, Wade Caves).
Rhys is also a hermetic kabbalist and has been a member of various lodges in the U.K. since the year 200O.

Instructor Gary Christen is a well-known practitioner of Uranian Astrology, which he is evolving into modern Symmetrical Astrology. An astrologer since his teens, he is the first person in modern times awarded an accredited B.A. degree in Astrology (Livingston College, Rutgers University, 1974). An international lecturer, Gary has been teaching since the early seventies. A professional astrologer since 1969, Gary has maintained a practice while he edited and created many publications and tools to assist astrologers throughout the world.
Currently, Gary is President and CEO of Astrolabe, Inc. a world-renowned astrological think-tank and software publisher based in Cape Cod, Massachusetts and founded by Steve Blake, Rob Hand and Gary. Astrolabe is the publisher of Solar Fire, Astrolabe Report System, The ACS Atlas and many other outstanding works in the field of astrology. Gary has spent most of his career working towards moving the entire field of astrology into a commanding position in the new technological age. He is currently revising “Nova Chartwheels” with Ray White as programmer and writing “Approach to Astrology” based on his methods and technique.

Susie Cox was the master Astrologer at Canyon Ranch Health Spa in Tucson, Arizona for decades (she is now retired). She became an astrologer in 1971 and has interpreted over 44,000 charts to date. Her book, The IDA Directory, was sold in 57 countries. She is a well-known leader in the international astrological community and a member in good standing in the ISAR, AFAN, NCGR and a founder of TAG (1979), the Tucson Astrologers Guild. As an accomplished speaker in her field, she is regularly invited tolecture at national and international conferences and has clients all over the world. One recent book, Susie’s Sun Signs, was bought by Barnes & Noble and presents astrology in a fresh and modern way.

Joseph Crane, M.A. has been an astrologer, teacher, and writer on astrology since the late 1980’s, and has been involved with Kepler College since 2006. Over the years he has conducted courses on ancient and modern astrology, as well as counseling skills for astrologers, bringing together mythology, history, and philosophy with astrological purpose and technique. Joseph has combined knowledge of astrological technique and counseling experience to work with hundreds of clients and astrology students and has an active consulting practice. 

Joseph is the author of A Practical Guide to Traditional Astrology (1997), Astrological Roots: The Hellenistic Legacy (2007), Between Fortune and Providence: Astrology and the Universe in Dante’s Divine Comedy (2012), and Astrology and the Lives of People: Finding Compassion, Character, and Heroism in the Horoscope (2023). Articles, book reviews, and astrological profiles can be found at www.astrologyinstitute.com 

Joseph has a BA in philosophy and an MA in counseling psychology. He has been a Buddhist practitioner since 1980. He lives in southern Rhode Island with his wife Penny and little dog Winston.

Gray is a practicing natal and horary astrologer who lives in Olympia, Washington. Gray enjoys bringing a relational, imaginative, and psychological approach to the living symbolism of astrology, using techniques drawn from ancient and modern sources. Gray has spoken at the UAC, NORWAC, and ISAR astrology conferences as well as for various astrology associations around the USA. Gray has written for the WellBeing astrology guide (Australia), Astrology.com and Ignota Press, and regularly writes articles on his site http://graycrawford.net

Trisha is an astrologer, writer, and an aspiring astro-herbalist residing in Nova Scotia, Canada. She holds a B.A. and M.A. degree in Social Anthropology, as well as an M.S.C. in Occupational Therapy.

In the last decade, she co-founded the Occupational Justice for Newcomers Network, as well as Refugees Belong, a refugee sponsorship and awareness-raising initiative.

In 2025, Trisha will complete what has been a transformative learning journey with Somatic Experiencing® International – an essential step toward certifying as an SE Practitioner who can offer this powerful, body-oriented healing approach to people struggling with unresolved trauma and the impacts of stress.

Trisha began offering consults as a professional astrologer in 2018. Her other employment experience has largely orbited around academia, in both research-related and administrative roles. She’s excited to continue this type of work as the Registrar for Kepler College.

Öner Dö?er is an instructor, publisher and author of 40 books. 17 of his books and many articles are published in English and some other languages. He is the founder of AstroArt School of Astrology, AstroArt Astrology Television on YouTube, AstroArt Publishing House. He received Robert Zoller’s Medieval Astrology Diploma, CAPISAR, OPA certificate. He is organizing Peer Group Work for OPA in Türkiye; he is member of OPA, APAI, ISAR; Satellite for OPA in Türkiye. He has been the organizer of the highly successful International Astrology Days Conference in person in Istanbul and online since 2012.

Right Reverend Bill Duvendack is an internationally known astrologer, editor, psychic, presenter, publisher, teacher, and author. He has presented in many venues, ranging from colleges and high schools to national and international conferences. He is the author of over a dozen published books on modern spirituality, with more soon to be released. He has had over four dozen essays published in various anthologies, and his magical writings have been translated into 6 languages, with more coming out soon. He regularly teaches digital courses on magick, astrology, and modern spirituality. He has been interviewed by the NY Times, RTE 1, and has made many TV and radio appearances. For more information about him, please consult his website: www.418ascendant.com

Dr. Benjamin Dykes is a leading traditional astrologer and translator who earned his PhD in philosophy from the University of Illinois. In 2007 he published the complete Book of Astronomy by Guido Bonatti. Since 2009 he has released numerous translations from Latin and Arabic, including natal, mundane, electional, and horary works, as well as the introductory manual Traditional Astrology for Today. He offers lectures on MP3 for astrologers and speaks to astrology groups worldwide. For more, see www.bendykes.com.

Louise Edington, widely known as the Cosmic Owl, is a visionary astrologer, author, and shamanic guide whose work bridges myth, astrology, and soul remembrance. With over 30 years of experience, she has become a trusted voice in astrology, guiding thousands to use the stars not as fate, but as living tools for empowerment, healing, and conscious choice.

Louise’s work is distinguished by her weaving of mythic storytelling, astrological insight, and quantum consciousness into pathways of deep transformation. She specializes in reclaiming overlooked and forgotten archetypes—such as Ceres, asteroids, and the feminine faces of the cosmos—bringing them into contemporary astrology as vital keys to identity and collective evolution.

She is the author of four books, including The Complete Guide to Astrology and her most recent, Ceres in Astrology: Nourishment, Power, and the Rebirth of the Feminine. Louise also teaches courses, mentorships, and retreats that invite students into embodied astrology—an approach that unites the intellect, intuition, and spirit.

Through her memberships The Spiral Weave and The Nest, her daily writings, and her international teaching, Louise shares a unique voice that bridges ancient archetypes with the future of astrology—one sacred thread at a time.

Adam Elenbaas is a professional astrologer and author from the Twin Cities of Minnesota. Adam holds an M.A. and MFA in Creative Writing. His first book, a Publisher’s Weekly top book of the year, called Fishers of Men: The Gospel of an Ayahuasca Vision Quest was published by Tarcher/Penguin in 2010. Adam was one of the founding writers of RealitySandwich.com, and when he isn’t writing, teaching, or seeing clients, Adam is usually spending time with his wife and two girls, or his astrology friends. You can find his work at www.nightlightastrology.com

April Elliott Kent is a professional astrologer and author living in San Diego, California. She is the author of Astrological Transits (Fair Winds Press, 2015), The Essential Guide to Practical Astrology (Alpha/Penguin 2011), and Star Guide to Weddings (Llewellyn 2008). Her astrological writing has also appeared in The Mountain Astrologer magazine and in Llewellyn’s Sun Sign, Moon Sign, and Sabbats annuals. A popular lecturer, April served on the faculty of UAC 2012 and 2018 and is scheduled to present in 2026; SOTA 2016, ISAR 2016, Beyond the Borders 2020, and Making of the One Thing 2018 (New Zealand). April is past president of the San Diego Astrological Society and is a member of ISAR, NCGR, AFAN, and OPA. Her Big Sky Astrology podcast is new each Monday, and her website, www.bigskyastrology.com, has been serving worldwide astrology enthusiasts since 2000.

Penny Farrow has an MS degree from Cornell University and an extensive career as a teacher, researcher and businesswoman. Studying the Vedic tradition since 1971, she has trained in Jyotisha intensively since 1991, primarily under the tutelage of Hart deFouw. After teaching Jyotisha and Sanskrit at Vedic Vidya Institute in San Rafael, California for eight years, she now resides in Florida teaching these subjects full-time including an on-line option with small interactive classes. She also edits Cosmic Kaleidoscope Journal, a collaborative effort for Jyotisha students to publish peer-reviewed articles on shastra-based principles. In addition, Penny has a regular column “The Eastern Window” in The Mountain Astrologer. Please visit her website for links to the Journal and all her TMA columns. Her email is: info@vedicchart.com; website : http://www.vedicchart.com

Maurice Fernandez is a leading Evolutionary Astrologer with a worldwide reputation of depth and excellence for his diploma program in astrology, publications, and consulting work.

He is the recipient of Orion Award for Outstanding Contribution to Astrology (OPA 2022), and ISAR Community Service Award (2022). He served as president of the Organization for Professional Astrology (OPA) for three consecutive terms (2014-2020).

Daniel is a Certified Evolutionary Astrologer trained in the Jeffrey Wolf Green method of Evolutionary Astrology. He is an astrological intuitive and metaphysical practitioner and has studied astrology, tarot, and I Ching since the conjunction of Uranus and Pluto in the 1960s. He took his first astrology class in 1977 at his first Saturn return. Wandering a metaphysical path, Daniel embraced the I Ching, Kabbalah, and Eastern spirituality. Jeffrey Wolf Green’s work magnetized Daniel to Evolutionary Astrology and its understanding of how planetary archetypes are expressed parallel to the spectrum of human consciousness.

Brian Forman is a consulting astrologer based in Salt Lake City, Utah. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Marquette University, where he studied Anthropology and Psychology. Brian has completed the Astrologer Training Program with Kelly Surtees. After completing the Horary Practitioner Course at the School of Traditional Astrology, he is enrolled in the diploma program. Additionally, he is studying Hellenistic Astrology under Chris Brennan and has completed Demetra George’s Hellenistic Retreats.

In 2024, he presented his work at the Time Lords Summit in Olympia, Washington, titled “Hellenistic Time Lords and the Diary of Anne Frank.” Brian specializes in natal and horary astrology and co-hosts The Ninth House Podcast. He enjoys baking sourdough bread, hiking, and cross-training in his free time. You can find Brian on social media under the username @brianforman. Visit his website at brian-forman.com.

Andrew Foss, PhD, MSc, MA (Oxon), is a trained scientist who researches and teaches Vedic Astrology, because it works with remarkable precision, as well as offering compassionate insight into our lives. From his 35+ years of experience, he offers you a gateway to the many benefits of Jyotish – Vedic Astrology. He teaches, consults and provides software to the leading practitioners as well as the students of Jyotish. https://www.vedicsoftware.com/

Shae Freeman is a multidisciplinary healing practitioner and a Kepler certified Astromapper who specializes in the energetic relationship between people and place. She is also a Continuum certified Astro*Carto*Grapher. Drawing on a unique blend of local space astrology, remediation, and subtle energy work, she helps clients navigate physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges through a uniquely integrative lens. With a background in visual art, and extensive training in modalities like Reiki, CranioSacral therapy, and astroherbalism, Shae brings a deeply intuitive and practical approach to spatial remediation and energetic alignment. She is a Louisiana Master Naturalist and bird guide with a deep reverence for the natural world.

Morgan Garriott, MSN, KAPDA is a certified astrologer and retired Family Nurse Practitioner. He began his astrological studies in his teens and solidified his education by obtaining the Kepler Professional Diploma in Astrology, as well as the Advanced Diploma.
He holds Kepler Certificates in Extended Natal Fundamentals, Extended Predictive Fundamentals, Astrological Heritage, and Alternative Traditions. He also holds a certificate from Chris Brennan’s Hellenistic Astrology Course. He is a current member of the American Federation of Astrologers (AFA), National Council for Geocosmic Research (NCGR), and Organization for Professional Astrologers (OPA).

Mary Gaterud, is an astrologer and artist living in the wilderness of Northern California. She holds a BA from New College of USF in Psychology and French Literature, and received an MA in Existential/ Phenomenological Psychology from Seattle University.

Mary’s astrological studies include achievement of the Horary Practitioners Certificate with the STA. She is a regular contributor to OPA’s publication, “The Evolving Astrologer,” and has served as an Executive Member of the Kepler Astrologers Toastmasters Club.

As the Creative Content and Operations Coordinator, Mary works to ensure an easy workflow and successful educational mission, creates graphic designs for Kepler College’s digital ecosystem, is a Teaching Assistant, and instructor for Horary Astrology.

Andrea Gehrz has been a professional astrologer for 24 years. She currently resides in Portland, Oregon, and works exclusively online. While she has written over 15 books on Astrology, including several ancient Greek to English translations, she is most well-known for her miraculous textbook entitled Astrological Remediation: A Guide for the Modern Practitioner. In this pinnacle text, Gehrz teaches the reader how to resolve ANY problem in an astrological chart.

Nowadays, Andrea can be found at the Moira Press, running a bookstore and events space/school. Through the daily events at the Moira Press, astrologers from all over the globe read high level textbooks, have deep discussions about the topic of the week, learn to read their own charts, become better astrologers, and much more. Andrea is also available for Astrology Readings, Tutoring, and one-on-one mentoring.

Would you like to work with Andrea or join the Moira Press community/school? Email Andrea at agehrz@gmail.com to get on her mailing list, or friend her at Facebook to talk to her daily. Send a friend request to Andrea Gehrz. Her website is andreagehrz.com. She would love to hear from you!

Demetra George (M.A. Classics) is a pioneering mythic-archetypal astrologer, who studies and translates Greek astrological texts, as well as the transmission of classical doctrines into the Arabic and Medieval worlds. Recipient of the Regulus Award, her work provides the keys to understanding all forms of traditional astrology. Author of six books, her most recent is Ancient Astrology in Theory and Practice: A Manual of Traditional Techniques, vols. 1 & 2 (Rubedo Press, 2019, 2021). 

Rae is a digital marketer, herbalist, and astrologer. A Jill of all trades, Rae has a plethora of certifications for her wide variety of interests, chief among them being her B.A. in Cultural Anthropology from Texas State University and plant-based chef certification from Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts. She most recently graduated from Wildflower School of Botanical Medicine in their Community Herbalist program.

For years, Rae was a digital nomad which is how she fell into digital marketing. Her background includes working for a variety of industries, from healthcare to software sales, in the paid advertising space.

Rae has been studying astrology since 2007, ultimately graduating from Portland School of Astrology in 2019. She is a student of traditional astrology with a particular love for Medical astrology and Astro*carto*graphy.

Originally from Houston, Texas, Rae is currently calling Asheville, North Carolina home where she lives with her husband and two pugs.

For over 55 years (and 55,000 clients!), Robert Glasscock has been a Los Angeles-based astrologer consulting with clients from over 122 countries. For many years he authored over 250,000 words annually in “American Astrology Magazine’s” monthly and Annual Yearbook issues for Publisher Joanne Clancy. His writings for newspaper columns, magazine articles and anthologies have been cited by Liz Greene, among others.
Having begun to build his own clientele, Robert was invited to study with Linda Goodman in the ‘60s. Since she no longer saw clients (intently writing her second book), she referred her clients to Robert. He became an early member of Joan McEvers’ and Marion March’s Aquarius Workshops, lecturing there as well as national conferences and conventions. He’s been invited to address a variety of forums from the Bank of Beverly Hills’ after-work seminars to the UCLA Medical Wives Association to political, professional, media, civic and religious organizations.
“It amazes me to look back and realize, conservatively, that in 55 years I have worked with over 55,000 clients in person, by telephone, online and through correspondence. Often two, three, four or more a day.
“My favorite thing? Teaching. It’s such a joy to see many of my students go on to become terrific professional astrologers. Not because I’m so great. They were already good astrologers when they found me.
“But if I showed them some things they might not have learned elsewhere . . . or an approach to and philosophy of astrology that helped them find and define their own . . . then, wonderful. If I gave them something that made them better – I can say the same to them.
“Because it’s not only true that, ‘When the student is ready, the teacher will appear’ . . . it’s also true that, ‘The teacher learns more than the student.’”

Gary Gomes began writing about Jyotisha in 1993, and has been published in the ACVA Journal, BAVA Journal, NCGR special editions, Mountain Astrologer, and several Indian magazines, including Express Star Teller and the Astrological eMagazine. He has also served as Editor and Managing Publisher of the Council of Vedic Astrology Journal. He served on the American College of Vedic Astrology Board between 1997 and 2003. He was elected Vice-President of the Council of Vedic Astrology in 2004 and President of CVA in 2007.
Gary is also a Swami of the Kriya Yoga lineage and a Reiki Master. He was recognized for his contributions to Jaimini Astrology by the Bharat Vidya Bhavan in India and has written on Jyotish in publications available from every continent except Antarctica.
Finally, he has been teaching at ACVA from 2004 to the present and has served as the Assistant Dean for Academics for ACVA and was a professor and Vice-President of Kepler College. Gary has been granted many awards for his work in both the US and India.

Elisabeth Grace earned her B.A in Philosophy from Wellesley College. She is an ISAR CAP certified consulting astrologer, a School of Traditional Astrology (STA) certified horary practitioner and a highest-honors graduate of Noel Tyl’s rigorous master’s course for professional astrologers. She studied medical astrology with Lee Lehman (STA). Freelancing at WNBC and CNBC inspired her weekly forecast – Why Now News — about the astonishing synchronicity of astrology and the news, now in its 15th year. Penned the “Charts in the News” column for Mountain Astrologer. Stand-up comedy experience comes in handy at public speaking engagements. 

Stormie Grace is a practicing Astrologer with her own successful and entertaining show on YouTube where she interviews astrologers, sharing a wealth of knowledge. Her crowd-funded YouTube Astrology Academy brings the community together by providing FREE basic astrology classes taught by the finest Astrologers from around the world. She has been consulting with individuals and groups in Colorado and around the globe since 2014. Stormie holds a Doctorate of Business which enables her to apply those skills to business and mundane astrology, as well as personal chart work. She is a board member of OPA, a member of AFAN, ISAR, and NCGR, a contributor to Career Astrologer, Astrologyhub.com and Midheaven Magazine, and is also a faculty member for the Portland School of Astrology.

Margaret Gray, MSW, B.A. Counselling and Psychotherapy, Diploma Psychological Astrology (CPA) Margaret has been a consulting and teaching astrologer for over 30 years. She is currently based in her native Dublin, although part of her heart remains in Hawaii! Margaret offers birth chart readings to clients internationally, as well as presentations at astrology conferences worldwide. Margaret’s work is grounded in a Jungian based psychological approach. She is passionate about the Astrology of Relationships and is the co-founder of ‘Relationships and Astrology’, which offers certificate courses and webinars in the Astrology of Relationships. Margaret also set up and co-runs Astrology Ireland. She is a practicing psychotherapist and works extensively with couples.

Nina Gryphon is a practicing astrologer and corporate lawyer living in Los Angeles, California, with her husband, Robert. Her predictions have appeared in many major publications, and she has been interviewed on radio and TV. She received her JD, and MA/BA (from Stanford University, and completed John Frawley’s Horary Apprenticeship. Since then, she has studied horary with Deborah Houlding, a leading traditional astrologer.
Nina practices traditional astrology, with a special emphasis on horary and astrological magic. She writes a horary column for The Mountain Astrologer, as well as articles for her blog, and teaches classes and workshops worldwide. She publishes a popular monthly guide, Magical Elections, to the best upcoming magical elections, which includes detailed magical guidance and education. Nina can be found on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Ali Gully is the voice and visionary behind Ascent Astrology. She blends her background in therapy and passion for Hellenistic astrology into her work. With a BA in Political Science, a MSW from Tulane, and a MA in Organizational Psychology, Ali uses the person-in-environment approach when working with clients and organizations. She taught many classes in crisis management, self-care, ethics, as well as the basics and predictive methods of astrology.
Ali is a strong proponent in astrological pedagogy and apprenticeships; she has mentored under Maureen Leininger, Kelly Surtees, and April Elliot Kent. Ali is a member of several professional astrological organizations including the AFA, OPA, ISAR, AFAN, and NCGR. She is currently on the Steering Committee for AFAN specializing in Media Watch, Scholarship, and Membership. She is also on the editorial staff of Midheaven Magazine. Ali Gully lives with her husband, son, daughter and Scottish Terrier in Wisconsin.
Her email is: ascentastrology@gmail.com

Arielle began her astrological studies in 1974 and has since authored five books in the field including the two-volume Mythic Astrology series with Kenneth Johnson and The Astro*Carto*Graphy Book of Maps with the late Jim Lewis. More recently she has authored the ground-breaking volume on Venus called Venus Star Rising: A New Cosmology for the 21st Century which introduces the 5 Venus Star Points.

Arielle has lectured and taught around the world for various astrological organizations and schools. She currently divides her time between Santa Fe, NM and Greece. She offers a home-study course that leads to professional certification in the Venus Star Point system. Check out her website: www.SophiaVenus.com

Denise Hancock, PhD, RN, brings a combination of intellectual rigor and intuitive wisdom to astrology, like a bridge connecting two seemingly different worlds. With over twenty years of dedicated study, she weaves traditional and modern techniques into practical astrological guidance.

As Senior Editor of The Evolving Astrologer magazine since 2022, Denise has cultivated a respected voice in the astrological community. Her published works appear in The Evolving Astrologer, Astro.com, and the “Journey through the Decans” project on Astrologer’s Coop SubStack.

Denise’s unique perspective stems from her diverse professional background spanning finance, healthcare, education, and management. Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Nursing and B.S. degrees in Nursing and Economics. She has guided students through writing projects ranging from dissertations to professional posters and journal articles, emphasizing clear and concise communication that transforms complex ideas into accessible insights.

As organizer of the New Orleans Astrology group, Denise fosters spaces where curiosity thrives and deeper understanding takes root. She balances analytical depth with real-world relevance in her teaching, helping participants explore planetary patterns in contemporary situations.

Learn more about Denise and her work at astrologywithdenise.com.

Brandon Hansen is a native to the Southwest United States, and currently resides in Los Angeles. He is an aerial acrobat by profession, and credits the art for teaching him how to navigate through space, the basis for his interest in astronomy and astrology. He is the active Secretary for Kepler’s Toastmasters Club, and has given talks for the Scottish Astrological Association, the Sedona Astrology Club, and the Astromagia Conference. Additionally, Brandon is the inventor and designer of the Annuli, a collection of patent-pending boards which display astro-charts in tangible form.

Cornelia Hansen, MA in Early Childhood and in Clinical psychology. She is a Licensed MFCT (Marriage, Family, Child Therapist) and has been in practice for 17 years.
Cornelia has also been an astrologer for over 40 years. She was taught by Joan McEvers and Marion March. She was a teacher for LAUSD (Los Angeles Unified School District in the Early Childhood Center for 25 years. She also taught English, Psychology and Humanities in high school for 9 years. Cornelia wrote the Kidwheels column for Aspects Magazine on children’s charts for three years.

Veronica Hartman is a professional astrologer with thirty-five years of experience and certified by the NCGR Professional Astrologers Alliance, Master Hypnotherapist and Instructor certified by the American Board of Hypnotherapy, Trainer and Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) with twenty-six years of experience and is certified by the American Board of NLP, Trainer and Master Practitioner of Time Line TherapyTM certified by the Time Line TherapyTM Association, Reiki Master of the Usui Sei Chem Tibetan lineage, with twenty-nine years of experience, and an Ordained Minister by the Universal Brotherhood Movement, Inc. since 1995.

Elizabeth Hazel is a professional astrologer, tarotist and rune reader from Toledo, Ohio. She’s spent nearly four decades studying these subjects and giving readings.
Liz is the author of Tarot Decoded (Weiser), Little Book of Fixed Stars, Geomantic Divination, and Little Book of Mantras. She has also written long-term horoscope columns and dozens of articles on astrology and tarot topics, including articles for The Mountain Astrologer, and NCGR’s Geocosmic Journal and Research Journal. Liz co-edits the quarterly NCGR memberletter and is the co-president of the SMARRT chapter in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Her 2018 schedule includes lectures at UAC and GLAC, for the SMARRT/NCGR chapter, and other presentations. She has presented lectures on topics around the US and in Great Britain. Liz’s other interests include art, music, and old movies. Contact her at ehazel@bex.net 

Judith Hill is an award winning author of thirteen books.
She produces The Renaissance Medicine Conference and created the course Medical Astrology 101© and the upcoming Medical Astrology in Action: Let’s Read Charts!© and Astrological Herbalism Decoded©.
An internationally recognized researcher, Hill internationally published significant statistical research on astro-genetics and astro-seismology and has served as the Educational Director for the San Francisco NCGR; and as the private assistant to the great physicist Arthur Young at The Institute of the Study of Consciousness and advisor/designer for Joan Margalith for her pioneering Infinity radio show.

Madalyn Hillis-Dineen, C.A. NCGR, is a nationally-known astrologer. She began her study of astrology with the Uranian system in 1979 and has taught, lectured, and practiced Uranian (Symmetrical Astrology) techniques for more than 30 years. She is certified as a Consulting Astrologer by the National Council for Geocosmic Research and is a certified astro*carto*graphy interpreter.
Madalyn has written for a variety of publications, StarIQ.com, and is a contributor to the Llewellyn anthology, Astrology for Women: Roles and Relationships. Since August 1994, Madalyn has been the Marketing Director of Astrolabe, Inc., publishers of Solar Fire. She has helped hundreds of people make the most of their Solar Fire program through her best-selling DVD series and thousands more every day at Astrolabe.

Jason Holley is an astrologer and psychotherapist based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. His orientation is interpersonal and archetypal – focusing on embodiment of soul, and ensouling of body.
Jason first encountered astrology when he was 12, although he did not start studying in ernest until the 1970’s. He has practiced astrology for just under 30 years and has taught widely on psychotherapy, astrology, and myth. Jason’s primary commitment is long-term psychotherapeutic work with individual clients. He teaches a graduate-level continuing education program for therapists drawing on the astrological tradition in their work, using experiential methods such as psychodrama and astrodrama. He has written for The Mountain Astrologer and several online venues.
Email jason@jasonholley.net or https://jasonholley.net/ on the web.

Ryan Hunt is an astrologer, transition coach, and digital strategist with over 15 years of leadership in corporate technology and cloud architecture. Drawing from his background in systems design and user experience, Ryan supports astrologers and soul-centered entrepreneurs in creating sustainable digital ecosystems that align with their purpose and practices.
His astrological path weaves Evolutionary Astrology—studied under Timothy Halloran—with Hellenistic traditions learned through Nightlight Astrology and Adam Elenbaas, including horary and advanced practitioner studies. Ryan’s practice is grounded in myth, therapeutic insight, and spiritual wisdom, integrating Vajrayana Buddhist philosophy and years of experience in plant medicine work.
As an advocate for accessible and inclusive business models, he develops digital storefronts and online systems that help spiritual entrepreneurs share their gifts while honoring their values. His clients include LGBTQIA+, polyamorous, and psychedelic-integrative communities, and his work often supports those navigating personal and professional transformation.
Ryan is passionate about bridging sacred symbolism with practical strategy. As an instructor, he guides others in building authentic digital presences that are both intuitive and resilient—empowering astrologers to thrive in alignment with their unique mission and message.

Kimberlee Jones is an entrepreneurial marketing professional and is Accredited in Public Relations (APR). She has 30+ years of experience in developing strategic approaches for meeting client goals and in hands-on tactical execution and is a skilled and sought-after copy and content writer. Kim currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Public Relations Society, Calgary chapter as the Accreditation portfolio Chair.

As a certifiable StarryTeller, Gemini Brett devotes his now as a living vow to the Marriage of Heaven and Earth. He began his formal study with the Shamanic Astrology Mystery School, but has since synthesized his own terrestrially-tuned celestial stew by integrating ingredients from many ancient and modern paradigms. Brett’s principle intention is to retrieve the Star Songs heard in times before the written word.
Gemini Brett transmits the mysteries he finds in sacred sites and living sky through a system of embodied exercise he calls Earthstrology and through the sacred sciences of the Quadrivium: Geometry, Musical Harmony, Astronomy, and Number Magic. Gemini Brett is best known throughout cosmic circles as an astronomy-for-astrology authority and mystic mythologist, but the truth you’ll find when you get to know this fiery Scorpio is that his techniques are designed to water the heart through re-membering Signs of the Messenger’s Mind.
Find the StarryTeller at GeminiBrett.com.

Alexandra Karacostas is a professional astrologer based in northern California. With decades of experience as a consultant, she offers practical wisdom, insight and compassion to help people successfully navigate their lives. An avid student of astrology since 1975, she has been practicing professionally since 1984. Alexandra teaches and lectures nationally and abroad and serves an international clientele.

In 1989 she co-founded Syn-Sig, an NCGR Special Interest Relationship Group. She has served on the board of directors of the Organization for Professional Astrology (OPA) since 2007, as President between 2010-2014. Alexandra is on the OPA faculty, serving as a certified Peer Group and Consulting Skills facilitator. She has been published in various astrological magazines, was a regular columnist for The Mountain Astrologer between 2010-2019, and has written chapters for OPA’s books, The Professional Astrologer and the new Essential Astrology coming out soon. She has been a co-editor for ISAR’s Journal, for OPA’s Career Astrologer magazine as well as The Mountain Astrologer.

Alexandra also leads sacred site tours in her beloved Greece.

Matthew Kenney is a practicing traditional astrologer, a trained philosopher, and a translator of Ancient Greek and Sanskrit. He is a dedicated practitioner of astrological magic, meditation, Hatha yoga, and Tai Chi. As an academic and a scholar, he utilizes intellectual rigor to restore the worldview and astrological prowess of the ancient world and apply it to the modern day. As a spiritual practitioner and dedicated hermeticist, Matthew uses these techniques to guide his clients on their paths towards wholeness and spiritual flourishing. Matthew runs the blog www.ancientastrology.org where he provides weekly forecasts based around the motions of the moon through the zodiac and offers natal, horary, and electional readings to people in need.

Dorje Kirsten is a professional astrologer based in Portland, Oregon, where he lives with his wife and children. He has read charts professionally since 2006, after spending twelve years (1994–2006) studying Buddhism at the Chagdud Gonpa Foundation, a Nyingma retreat center.
Alongside his astrological work, Dorje is a Certified Tea Master, a software engineer, and a 32º Mason. He is currently completing the OPA Counseling Astrology certification. His practice focuses on integrating Traditional Astrology techniques with modern soul centered spiritual, philosophical, cultural, historical, and psychological perspectives.
Dorje has studied with noted teachers including Bernadette Brady—earning certificates of accomplishment from Brady’s Astro Logos Medieval and Predictive Astrology schools—as well as Joseph Crane and Kay Taylor. His writing has appeared in The Evolving Astrologer, The Mountain Astrologer, and in the anthology Changing of the Guard, which explores the historic shifts that occur as Pluto enters Aquarius.
Find his work at www.heartastrology.com, his astrology meditations at dorjekirsten.substack.com, and his astrology videos on YouTube at @?heartastrology.

Christian König has been a practicing astrologer for more than 30 years and has been in love with astrology since he was 11 years old. He is a “Certified Astrologer of the German Astrological Association” and also works as a licensed psychotherapist (depth psychology and trauma therapy) with a university degree in psychology. It is his passion to bring the starry sky back into astrology.

Misty Lane is a professional designer & writer from the Missouri Ozarks, and earned her B.S. in Technical Writing from Missouri State University. Her career began in the museum industry having worked for the History Museum on the Square, Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium, and The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. In 2020, she then served her community as a grant writer for AmeriCorps VISTA, acquiring emergency funding to provide workforce training for those impacted by pandemic-related layoffs.
After her year of service, she decided to start honing her design skills to pursue a role in digital marketing. Faux brochures were a little too boring to spend her free time on, so instead she spent every evening making astrology-inspired digital collage art. She found her role with Kepler College nearly a year later as their Creative Marketing Coordinator. Misty is now an artist who uses her creative writing and artwork to explore themes surrounding her personal relationship with the cosmos.
Misty began learning astrology in 2018, and through the years what started as her party trick turned into her greatest journey towards self-discovery and self-acceptance. Today, she employs the practical use of astrology to enhance the rhythm of her daily life. 

Britanie Leclair is a professional writer and forensic astrologer from Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. After completing her HBA in psychology, she studied post-grad cultural astronomy and astrology under Nicholas Campion and Bernadette Brady before successfully completing Chris Brennan’s Hellenistic Astrology course. 

Britanie is known for her investigation of crimes, murders, and deaths using a blend of modern and traditional techniques. She’s presented for Kepler College, the Cosmic Intelligence Agency and the Canadian Astrology Conference, and her work has been featured in The Career Astrologer and Time Lords magazines as well as on Astrodienst. 

Lee has a Ph.D. from Rutgers University. She has written eleven books, on horary, electional, mundane, medical, and solar returns. She taught every year during Kepler College’s academic period, where she was Academic Dean. She is the Principal of the Medical Program at the School of Traditional Astrology. Lee has received the Marc Edmund Jones, Regulus, and Charles Harvey Awards.

Rick’s philosophy is simple: Astrology is a tool for empowerment, understanding, and creativity. His unique approach combines astrology and spirituality, science and religion, and the head and the heart. Founding Trustee of Kepler College. Coauthored Barnes and Noble’s annual Your Astrology Guides (2006-2013). Rick’s online Daily Horoscope Column reached millions daily for over twenty years. His instructional YouTube videos and courses currently reach tens of thousands of students every month. AWARDS: “International Astrologer of the Year Award” (Kolkata, India, 2018), “Fomalhaut Award for Astrological Excellence” (Turkish School of Astrology, 2019), and “Favorite Social Media Content Creator” (ISAR, 2022).

Tiff Lin (they/them) is a queer 1.5 generation Taiwanese-American, kinesthetic artist, community organizer, embodiment coach, BTB Feng Shui consultant and BaZi Chinese Astrology practitioner, residing in Ohlone territory (Oakland). Through 1:1 consultations, facilitating workshops, writing and performance art, they bring BaZi (4 Pillars of Destiny) codes to life to help folks unlock their true gifts inside. They are known for their Yang Earth Dragon range of embodied presence and ecstatic expression. Their reflections on BaZi can be found on MindBodyGreen and Holistic Spaces, Awaken + Align, SunSeed Community podcast.

Anthony Louis is a retired psychiatrist who has studied astrology as a serious hobby since his teens. He has published several books and articles on astrology, tarot and divination, and has lectured internationally. His interest in primary directions stems from his study of Morin de Villefranche’s Astrologia Gallica, which began in the 1980s and has continued to the present.

Stevie Lowe is a California-based Astrologer focusing on traditional studies (Hellenistic-Renaissance). You can find him assisting teachers and students in Kepler’s Fundamentals program, or in the consultation room. With a background in community organizing, he created Kepler College’s own AstroTrivia™ game show, a scholarship fundraising event. He’s the maker of a quarterly DIY Astro-Print Zine called ‘The Hour Marker’ providing auspicious dates, horary mysteries, and interviews of rising Astro-Colleagues.

Elena Lumen, PhD is a traditional astrologer, counselor, and astrology instructor. Elena is faculty at the International Academy of Astrology, and principal of Lumen School of Classical Astrology, where she teaches horary, predictive and electional astrology.
In addition, Dr Lumen hosts ongoing astrology practice groups and frequently lectures on the topics of classical astrology world wide. In 2011, she defended her dissertation on “The value and appeal of astrology as a system of meaning” at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology in California. The results of her research were published in the NCGR and ISAR magazines, and are available on her website.
Currently, Dr. Lumen is working on combining astrological insights, counseling, and energy healing in her counseling work with clients. Her current research focuses on the works of Arabic and Persian astrologers, and their practical applications for consulting astrologers, and, mental health issues in nativities.

Vanessa Lundborg is a professional astrologer, Resonance Repatterning practitioner and certified consulting hypnotist with a focus on past life exploration and the soul’s evolutionary journey. She is a recipient of Kepler’s Professional Diploma in Astrology and continues to be involved with the college as an instructor for W101 Fundamentals I.

Her specialties include natal and relationship astrology, trauma resolution and working with the nervous system in tandem with the subconscious to increase positive life responses and joy.

Ralph MacIntyre is a practicing intuitive Astrologer since 2010. He is certified Master Evolutionary Astrologer under Steven Forest and certified in Astro*Carto*Graphy relocation Astrology under Jim Lewis. Ralph is refining his cutting edge Astrocartography Map software as well as developing new Astrology apps. He sits on the Board of NCGR San Diego chapter as Librarian. He is known for blending Evolutionary Astrology with Locational Astrology.

Omari Martin, MAFM, LPMAFA, NCGR-PAA I is a certified professional astrologer and a life member of the American Federation Astrologers (AFA), President of The Friends of Astrology, Inc., Treasurer of the Astrology News Service, and Chairman of the board for Kepler College. He has a Level I certification through the National Council of Geocosmic Research

Professional Astrologer’s Alliance. He is a life member of the Organization for Professional Astrology, a certified teacher with the Church of Light – Brotherhood of Light lessons, and a certified integrative NLP practitioner through the Association for Integrative Psychology.

His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Business Administration / Accounting degree from Howard University and a Master of Accounting and Financial Management degree from Keller Graduate School of Management. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management specializing in Accounting at Capella University. He is the owner of SOULAR WISDOM – a human personality and behavior consulting business that focuses on Natal and Electional Astrology and ASTROPRENEURSHIP® that provides consulting and coaching services to astrologers and other entrepreneurs for business development, profitability, and long-term strategic growth. He is an adjunct professor of accounting & finance at Harold Washington College in Chicago, IL.

Janet Matiisen is an award-winning designer with 25+ years of experience in print and web design. She brings those years of creative direction and developing unique concepts to bear in her role as an instructor at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology’s Journalism Program. Her instruction includes WordPress, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

Roland has an A.S. in Biology, a B.A. of East-West Studies in Astrological Traditions from Kepler College, and a B.S. in Health Psychology from Bastyr University. He has also completed Prima, Secunda, and Tertia certifications from the Spagyricus Institute of Practical and Traditional Alchemy and has over 25 years of Hermetic study and practice. He is affiliated with AFAN, ISAR, NCGR, OPA, WSAA, and the International Alchemy Guild. His website is www.macrocosmicwizard.com and he can be contacted at info@macrocosmicwizard.com. 

Karen McCauley has an M.A. in Educational Psychology from UCLA and was a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at California Graduate Institute. She taught for Aquarius Workshops from 1976-1999 plus produced and edited ASPECTS Magazine, an astrology journal, from 1987-94. She has served on the Aquarius Workshops Board, the AFAN Steering Committee and as the Oregon Astrological Association Treasurer and President. She has been Operations Manager of Continuum, a subsidy of the Jim Lewis Slayden Foundation since 1995. Karen has spoken at AW, OAA, NCGR and UAC. Karen has taught at Kepler College since 2007 and served as the Director of Education from 2011-2021.

Tamira McGillivray holds a BA in East-West Traditions & Astrology (2007) through Kepler College and a PGC in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology through the University of Wales, NCGR Level III Certified, the Past President of the San Diego chapter of the National Council of Geocosmic Research (NCGR) and is a certified Astro*Carto*grapher with Continuum. She is currently not only an instructor at Kepler College but is the Coordinator for the AstroMapping Certificate and is also the Treasurer on the Board of Trustees.

Tamira has a Professional Astrological Practice dedicated to connecting ancient wisdom to the modern world through AstroMapping and AstroRemediation, speaking engagements, workshops, and one-on-one consultations.

As a Meditation teacher, Usui / Karuna® Reiki and Holy Fire® Master (1996-2019), she studied with Dolores Cannon as a PLR/Quantum Healing (QHHT) Practitioner Level II and RYT Yoga Teacher (Through Roots & Wings Yoga Studio Vista California), Tamira is dedicated to using a variety of methods and energy techniques to meet her client’s individual needs, her website is navigatingthestars.ca. Tamira has a regular meditation group practice called Inner Circle Reiki and also teaches local Astrology and Reiki Classes.

Cindy McKean is the world’s top expert for AstroMapping. She’s an instructor at Kepler College who teaches beginners to advanced courses for various AstroMapping techniques. She helped develop the Kepler College AstroMapping Certificate and Advanced Certificate programs making Kepler College the premier school in the world for 3D Astrology.

Cindy completed her Advanced Diploma and AstroMapping Certificate with Kepler College. She is also certified in Astro*Carto*Graphy through Continuum, the Jim Lewis legacy foundation.

Before becoming a full time astrologer, Cindy was a physician and Clinical Research Director at Weill Cornell Medical College. Her innovations in the medical field set standards that are still used today.

When she moved to her Pluto/IC line, her whole life changed. She launched a full time esoteric business and soon after was invited to present astrology on TV, newspapers, national magazines, radio, and podcasts.

In her free time, Cindy co-creates Meteor™ 3D Astrology software, aiming to bridge the gap between astronomy and AstroMapping. She offers readings, consultations, and public speaking and can be reached through her website.

Denise Menton is an attorney and practicing astrologer who divides her time between New York City and Lakeville, Connecticut. She holds degrees from Cornell University, College of Arts and Sciences, and Boston University School of Law, as well as a professional astrology diploma from Kepler College.

Denise spent several years working with InMotion (now Her Justice), a nonprofit providing free legal services to women living in poverty in New York City. She played a pivotal role in creating and running the organization’s original benefit photography auction, which remains its primary fundraising event. Denise also served on InMotion’s Board of Directors and chaired the Nominating Committee. In addition to her legal and nonprofit work, Denise volunteered as a mediator with the New York Peace Institute. She served on the Advisory Board of the New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) and as Secretary and Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees for Kepler College. Denise was elected Chair of the Kepler College Board of Trustees in January 2025.

Denise previously owned and operated Betwixt, a preteen girls clothing store in Manhattan’s West Village, and is currently creating the Bleecker Street Salon, a vibrant gathering space for Astrological Social Events that blend astrology, major current events and meaningful conversations.

Ray Merriman is an American professional astrologer since 1968, a publisher, author and commodities specialist. He founded the Aquarian Revelation Center in 1972, Seek-It Publications in 1977, and the Merriman Market Analyst in 1981. His books include “The Gold Book,” published in 1982. 
Merriman received a B.S. in psychology in 1969 and did post-graduate work to 1971. He is an international lecturer on both financial market cycles and astrology. In conjunction with AstroCybernetics, he has developed two financial astrological software programs. He is well-trained in the ways of Wall Street, having been a guest contributor on the Financial News Network and having served as an Investment Executive and Accounts Vice President with financial investment companies. He is president of The Merriman Market Analyst Inc. In 1995 he served as the President of ISAR and won the Regulus Award for Enhancing Astrology’s Image in April 1995.

Joseph Milnes is the Chief Executive Officer, founder, creator and lead software developer of the AstroloGeeks.com astrology software platform. He specializes in astronomy, AstroCartoGraphy and compass astrology within the field of astro-mapping, including astronomical mathematics.

His love for astrology began when he was only 6 years-old and began studying the subject at the age of 15. His study of software programming and graphic design also began at the same time, including studying the performing arts such as vocal performance, music theory and digital music production.

Arwa is an astrologer, astrocartographer, and educator working at the intersection of astrology, psychology, and nervous system awareness. She holds a degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Research, which inform her analytical, depth-oriented approach when working with charts, clients, and students.
Her work centers on using the natal chart as a practical, embodied tool rather than a predictive or fatalistic one. She specializes in astrocartography, career and business astrology, and chart-based nervous system regulation, helping women gain clarity, make aligned decisions, and build heart-led businesses that honor their natural rhythm.
A core focus of Arwa’s work is teaching women how to move and create in alignment with lunar cycles, understanding when to initiate, rest, refine, and expand—so growth is sustainable rather than driven by burnout or pressure. She helps clients recognize how their inner wiring shapes capacity, visibility, creativity, and leadership.
Arwa works primarily with entrepreneurs, creatives, and practitioners who seek alignment between their work, nervous system, and lived reality. Her teaching style is grounded, psychologically informed, and experience-led, bridging technical astrological knowledge with real-world application. She emphasizes discernment, agency, and embodied integration, guiding students to move beyond theory and into a lived understanding of the

Martin started out as actor and dancer and is now a practicing astrologer and psychotherapist, based in Berlin, Germany. He lectures for MISPA, the Astrological Lodge of London, and has given talks at British AA, NORWAC, as well as at German and Swiss conferences. He published his first book ‘Pandora’s Box – the mysterious 8th house’ and writes for astrological journals, in Germany, Switzerland, the UK and Australia. He takes a keen interest in biography work, gender issues, karmic angles in astrology and relationship astrology. He has already lectured for KEPLER on the 8th house in the chart.

Will Morris has practiced astrology professionally since 1977. In 1980, he began combining Daoist herbal practices with astrology. In 1988, he earned a doctorate in Chinese medicine to support his astrological interests.

In 1991, he started using the Lilly techniques learned from Olivia Barclay and saw 45 patients a week, running horary astrology the whole time. A total of more than 45,000 client visits using horary techniques. He now extends that discipline, working with Lee Lehman.

He studied Vedic astrology with KN Rao and David Frawley in the 90s and is now with Ma Gyan Suveera and Sanjay Rath. Will is the author of Cycles in Medical Astrology and the forthcoming book Sky and Meridian. He serves on the board of Kepler College. Will also practices and is qualified in Vedic, Renaissance, Symmetrical, Uranian, and Vibrational astrology. His PhD uses qualitative methods for transformative inquiry and explores ways of knowing in practice.

Kelly is a devoted student of Jyotisha, the ancient system of Vedic astrology, and is dedicated to learning how to help others discover the deeper wisdom and transformative insight it offers. Her journey began years ago in the mountains of Colorado, where she turned inward from a corporate career to pursue meditation, Eastern philosophy, and spiritual study.

A graduate of the University of Colorado with a B.A. in Environmental Studies, Kelly brings both discipline and heart to her work. She maintains a dedicated meditation practice and enjoys Bikram Yoga, live music, and spending time with her four-year-old Serbian Rottweiler.

N?than has a background as a petroleum engineer and has been practicing astrology professionally since 2014. He began learning psychological astrology in 2010, then moved onto traditional western astrology with qualifications in natal, horary, mundane, locational, and medical branches. He has a Diploma in Medieval Astrology (Zoller, 2012) and a Diploma in Astrological Studies (Suskin, 2014). Since 2016, he began studying a holistic form of Vedic Astrology, which combines meaning and techniques from astrological, scriptural, tantric, yogic and omenology in the Indian tradition and visits India 2-3 months a year for that purpose. His specialized consultations take into account factors from both Western and Vedic astrological traditions. Theodore runs retreats in South Africa, and hosts webinars, workshops, and private courses in South Africa and online. He also specializes in Rectification for clients and other astrologers around the world. You can find out more about his background, qualifications, and events at www.spicastrology.com 

Kestrel Neathawk – I am a psychotherapist, astrologer, and nurturing guide on the path to remembering our wholeness. I have been a licensed professional counselor, offering services for 14 years (Boulder, CO) and I love facilitating clients, of all ages, through an alchemical and empowering process of change, that often results in meaningful integration while also attuning to and considering the complex constellation of past experiences, dreams, family of origin, history of trauma, etc.

Enid Newberg, MA Whole Systems Design. Enid has been a librarian, astrologer, childbirth educator, paralegal, IT and web developer and trainer, entrepreneur, administrator, and teacher.
In 1993, Enid became involved in the dream of creating an academic college where astrology would be openly taught and joined the board of Kepler College. She was president of the College as it opened from 2000-2001 and again from 2007-2019. In 2013, her interest in preserving and expanding an understanding of our astrological heritage led her to help establish the Alexandria iBase Project.
Enid particularly enjoys introducing students to the dynamic aliveness of an astrological chart. She is also fascinated by astrology’s history and philosophy as well as its intersection with magic, spirituality, and culture. She loves teach and use astrology to help clients find creative insights.

Founder, Padma Life Coaching | Evolutionary Astrologer | Author

A highly accomplished and experienced astrologer, life coach, and speaker coach, Marie O’Neill empowers individuals and organizations to unlock their potential and achieve transformative growth. With over 20 years of experience, Marie blends her expertise in astrology, coaching, and storytelling to create impactful and lasting change.