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The Career OPA’s Quarterly Magazine
Astrologer
THE PROFESSION of ASTROLOGY
01 2021
MARCH EQUINOX The Organization for
V30
Professional Astrology
V28-03 SEPTEMBER EQUINOX 2019 page 1
The Career
Astrologer Features
THE YEAR 2021
01 MARCH EQUINOX
V30
2021
13 OPA LIVE Introduction
14 OPA LIVE Cultivating Cultural
Awareness for the New Era
p. 13 Kay Taylor
ASTROLOGY IN THE
PROFESSION 21ST CENTURY 18 OPA LIVE Evolution of Astrology’s
Philosopy and Public Image
of ASTROLOGY
Philip Graves
26 OPA LIVE A Sustainable
also Astrology Practice
Stormie Grace
MUSIC + 2021 28 OPA LIVE
Introducing the IAEA
Editors: Maurice Fernandez, Laura Nalbandian
William Sebrans
Alexandra Karacostas 36 How to Finesse Difficult
Chart Issues
Proofing: Nancy Beale,
Kay Taylor
Jeremy Kanyo
Design: Sara Fisk 38 Guidelines about Ethics and a
Cover Art: Amélie Gebhard, see p. 58 Healthy Approach to Consulting
Alexandra Karacostas
© 2021 OPA All rights reserved. No part of this
publication may be reproduced without the written
consent of OPA, unless by the authors of
42 Common Challenges
in Astrology Consultations
the articles themselves.
Maurice Fernandez
DISCLAIMER: While OPA provides a platform for articles
THE PROFESSION of ASTROLOGY
to appear in this publication, the content and ideas are
not necessarily reflecting OPA’s points of view. Each
author is responsible for the content of their articles.
The Organization for
Columns p. 56
Professional Astrology 8 TRANSITS OF THE SEASON
Kathryn Andren
52 Breaking the Fourth Wall
Russ von Ohlhausen
56 Saturn: Our Great
Galactic Teacher
Anne Redlich
60 The Business of Astrology
logy.org
OPAastro
Stormie Grace
80 The Asteroids:
Daimons of Distinction
Brenda Wilson
p. 52 p. 60
The Career Astrologer
p. 64
Dear OPA Members,
Happy Astrology Day!
Articles
32
E
Astrology and the ach year we celebrate the gifts of Astrology on March 20th,
Spiritual Lessons of 2021
along with the Spring Equinox. As the Sun comes into the sign
Matthew Engel
of Aries, we rise like the first crocuses and daffodils to say, “We are
64 Inspired by Music here!” We celebrate our heritage, with gratitude to the generations
Amy Shapiro & Michaela Meiser
of teachers upon whose shoulders we stand.
83 Dragon Karma: Lunar Nodal
Bowl Seasons 2020 to 2022
Sara Gilbert We have been challenged during the past pandemic year. Our
hearts go out to everyone who has lost friends and family, busi-
90 Mirroring Astrological Cycles
Gillian Crawford nesses and future plans. We mourn the loss of the indomitable Chris
McRae. No longer on the endless hamster wheel of busy, we have
seen more clearly than ever before the inequities in our society.
There has been renewed energy to work toward restoring balance
and justice. We’ve had time to ponder our life choices, to realize
what truly matters.
p.32 Slowing down, avoiding the commute, cooking our own meals, tak-
ing numerous virtual courses… we have adapted and learned.
Feeding the hungry, checking in with friends who are alone, sewing
masks… we have shared our gifts.
Now, as we slowly open back up again, it is up to us to remember
what we have learned, deepening our new insights into reality. We
cannot go back. The new normal asks us to create a more sustain-
able life—for ourselves, for all others, and for the planet.
p. 70
Your astrology chart still illuminates the path.
In gratitude,
Kay
More R
48 INTERVIEWS with
OPA Conference Faculty
70 INTERVIEW with Michael Lutin
78
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Remembering Chris McCrae
BOOK REVIEWS:
31 The Book of Water
by Steven Forrest
59 The Cosmic Calendar
by Christopher Renstrom
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Welcome to our
March 2021 Equinox Issue
by William Sebrans
“Happiness, as the Greeks defined tioning in demographics -- while they may have what made for an effective and professional
relevance and strategic importance, at the heart of coach, he did not refer to core competencies,
it, is the full use of all one’s powers the matter are the arguably more superior consider- standards, and income.
along lines of excellence.” ations of “excellence” and "service.” Rather, in the moment, he effortlessly rattled
Drawing on the Greeks again, “arete” is a off five things, the first three of which were:
— President John F. Kennedy, in a public address.
concept in ancient thought that, in its most basic
sense, refers to “excellence” of any kind. Love my clients unconditionally
The term may also signify “moral virtue”. In its Be an ongoing listener and learner
earliest appearance in Greek thought, this notion My clients pay me “not to know”
of excellence was ultimately bound up with the
notion of the fulfillment of purpose or function: the The third one struck me as usefully star-
act of living up to one’s full potential. tling in its humble wisdom and simplicity, and I
Excellence, in this expanded context, serves a grasped his context immediately.
noble internal function, visible to mostly oneself, as His clients are employing him NOT to show-
well as an outer duty, visible to the world-at-large. case his knowledge or strut his authority but to be
Without moral virtue and lacking a spirit of fully trusting his own training and intuition in the
service, the idea of “excellence” brings to mind the moment, along with their own innate wisdom, all
image of the professional assassin, gambler, or nui- in order to serve them. That is -- to serve the truth
sance-- someone who sets the standard for reliably by playing the Fool card, in its noblest expression.
and flawlessly getting on everyone’s nerves. When I asked him later in the session to
The Education of Achilles by Chiron fresco from Such individuals may be training one aspect repeat what he had said, as I couldn’t remember
Herculaneum of themselves but are not committed to a path of the last two ideas, he replied, something to the
internal self-reflection and growth that is funda- effect of...”I can’t remember now”, which further
What is a professional? mental to the process of the professionals we are demonstrated his approach...to listen and respond
aspiring to be. from “beginner’s mind” rather than “strategic mind.”
A beacon of excellence, fully professed (commit- Less obvious and egregious expressions of In his example, I see the more evolved
ted) to the highest expression of his or her trade? “professionalism” than those just mentioned, but expression of “professional” ; it’s where the posi-
Or, is he a well-trained, highly-regulated nonetheless unsavory, are those that serve form tionings and facades we can be tempted to don
hired gun? over substance, reducing organic, evolving life pro- drop away; it’s where unconscious competence
cesses into inert matter – the classic case of diplo- gleaned from 10,000 hours of practice is led via
The first resonates well, doesn’t it…while mas showcased on the wall. innocence to conjure one’s own unique expres-
the second descriptor carries a less flattering tone, Astrologically speaking, these exalt Saturn’s sion of mastery that serves the client, oneself,
albeit not necessarily untrue in practice. shadow affinities for certificates, reputation, and and the Cosmos.
competitive achievement over Saturn’s deeper
What is an amateur? virtues of commitment, integrity, humility, and In this edition of Career Astrologer, we are
sacrifice/service. enthused to present ...
A casual dabbler, a dilettante, an endearing if Another astrological parallel would be to con-
unremarkable hobbyist who produces neither finan- trast the letter of the law – Saturn… over the spirit • unique perspectives from four OPA Live
cial reward nor excellence in his ventures? of the Law Jupiter, where one may get the training, panel members on the Profession of
Or, is she a true lover of the art (from the Latin honor the community codes, and pay one’s profes- Astrology in the 21st Century: Kay Taylor,
amator, meaning “lover”) ... someone who embodies sional dues but essentially lacks heart. Philip Graves, Stormie Grace, and Laura
an ideal balance between pure intent, open mind, Nalbandian
and a passion for a subject? Our interviewee in this edition of The Career • the initiation of four new columnists for the
Astrologer, beloved and “ancient” astrologer coming year: Transits of the Season with
The second descriptor of amateur inspires Michael Lutin, (if we go by his Linked in pro- Kathryn Andren, Saturn by Anne Redlich,
and elevates the one who is marked by its name. file which suggests his practice began in 1900) Asteroids by Brenda Wilson, and Building a
I would propose that the professional astrol- summed it up well and warmly... Sustainable Practice from Stormie Grace.
oger would combine the best versions of both “Spend a lifetime devoted to learning and
• a warm-spirited, very personal interview
the “professional” and “amateur” -- lest the mastering the craft… and sharing your love for
with beloved astrologer Michael Lutin
practitioner show up either as a well-trained, high- people. Then, you have no worries…. You are a
ly-regulated, and soulless hired gun, or as an unre- professional! • and the usual blend of stimulating offer-
liable, insubstantial poser. I frequently think of a beloved mentor coach ings about our theme: The Profession of
In the exploration of what is a professional, from the mid-90s who modeled the profession Astrology, along with other flavorful infu-
those considerations of income, marketing, posi- over merely “professing” it...When I asked him sions on a range of diverse topics.
R
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In Celebr ation of
Astrology Day
THE ASTROLOGER’S OATH
The infinity of the sky has cohesion
The astral planes reveal a logic
To which nature fully resonates and aligns
If few are initiated in this art of interpretation
Of celestial science with existential meaning
I am one
I recognize the privilege and responsibility
To serve humanity as an astrologer
Be the channel between above and below
Remain grounded, clear of prejudice, and open hearted
Respectfully, gracefully, and truthfully
I pledge to assist those who seek higher guidance
Direct them to the space, the time, and the way
As depicted in the map of geocosmic cycles
I will enlighten them in the perspective
That despite trials and tribulations,
Their lives are intrinsic to an intelligent cosmic order
These suggestions shall be made
To the best of my humble understanding
Whether venerated or depreciated publicly in this task
I shall not falter, aware of the merit of this honorable calling
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MARCH 25 volatile. Be careful on the roads (Gemini)
Transits VENUS/SUN conjunction at 5 Aries
MARS/North Node conjunction at
13 Gemini
and breathe deeply before engaging in ver-
bal confrontations (Gemini).
As Mars and the Nodes are directly
of the Through her cycle, Venus forms a 5
pointed star with her conjunctions to the
squared off with messenger Mercury
in Pisces near nebulous Neptune, you
may end up meandering through the
Season
Sun, drawing beautiful symmetry in our
skies. The upcoming Sun and Venus align less traveled roads. Getting lost can be a
in early Aries this week, marking one of wonderous experience of new discover-
the five VENUS STARPOINTS. Both Venus ies, unless you run out of gas or drinking
and Sun represent Heart-Centered energy water! Keep your compass in your pocket!
and artistic creativity, so take action on This aspect at its best implies grace and
your inspiration. Ask yourself, what gets inspiration. Cut through illusion and take
you fired up? Are your actions and values action on inspiration.
in sync? This is a powerful opportunity to
bring projects into fruition, resolve con- MARCH 28
flicts by balancing male (Sun) and female FULL MOON 8 Libra 18’ opposite
(Venus) energy in our relationships. SUN/CHIRON/VENUS at 8 Aries
Motivated by ruler Mars in Gemini This powerful configuration captures
meeting with the Nodal Axis this week, it is an amazing potential – deep healing
time to assert yourself to speak your truth. can occur with relationships when you
Mars on the Nodes can be intense and even find the way to engage with others with-
out compromising on your authenticity.
Create circumstances for win-win situa-
tions as you start your new projects with
The equinox chart is an
passion and heart to serve an important
invitation to move cause. The test will be to remain mindful
BY KATHRYN ANDREN forward. What dreams not to get carried away and lose sight of
the larger perspective – you are the driv-
do you want to bring er, but do not forget there are other pas-
into your reality? What sengers in the car!
MARCH elements of your life do The Full Moon forms a Grand Air trine
with Mars at 14 Gemini and Saturn at 11
Equinox to you have to shake up in Aquarius. This highlights the social dimen-
order to wake up?
JUNE Solstice
MARCH 20, 2021Equinox Chart,
Sun ingress into Aries
20 March 5:37am Eastern
EQUINOX CHART
As the Sun ingresses Aries, the first
sign of the zodiac, this is a symbol to start
anew. The equinox chart is an invitation to
move forward. What dreams do you want
to bring into your reality? What elements of
your life do you have to shake up in order
to wake up? These contemplation ques-
tions support the larger theme of Saturn
and Uranus in aspect most of this year.
Equinox time is a reminder we are turning
a corner, and the Sun in action Aries now
supports forward momentum. Think big,
then take the steps required to create a
new foundation for a lasting future.
Mars, the ruling planet of the Aries
ingress currently conjoins the North
Node in Gemini. Gemini implies move-
ment and communication. Your words
should lead to action: say what you mean
and do what you say.
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sion of your endeavors. Is it an opportunity pening in your life. Consider the balance create change, confront what is not ethical,
to expand your network? Work in teams? between action and gestation. Perhaps appropriate, or effective in our family and
best to slow the pace. work. Be mindful if irritations arise, compas-
APRIL 23 sion is required.
Mars ingress Cancer JUNE 5
Mars moves through the caring sign Mars faces off to powerful Pluto at MAY 14
of Cancer from April 23 to June 11. This 26 Capricorn. Jupiter ingress Pisces
may be a time to assert our needs for nur- Tension between the personal needs The largest planet Jupiter stations at
turing and self care. Mars in Cancer can and authority figures who may put pres- the early point of Pisces, dancing from
intensify our emotional responses, per- sure on you. This alignment can lead to 0 - 2 degrees from May 14 to July 29,
haps dig old family wounds, so be sure to power struggles, but the deeper intent is to 2021. During this timeline, Jupiter tests the
take the time to process whatever is hap- waters of peaceful Pisces before returning
back to late Aquarius again July 29 (due to
the Jupiter Rx June 20 to October 18).
Examine how this shift may manifest
for you, from the active idealism and men-
tal creativity in the air sign of Aquarius, to
an expansive deepening heart connection
when moving into Pisces.
Jupiter’s ingress into Pisces implies a
shift from mind to heart and spirit, from
the mental realm of thought, to a deeper
feeling of connection with emotion. Notice
what softens for you during this timeline.
Jupiter retrogrades back to late degree
Aquarius, this suggests potential to inte-
grate ideas (Aquarius) with heartfelt
empathy (Pisces).
MAY 26
Total Lunar Eclipse, at 5 Gemini
/ Sagittarius Squares Jupiter
at 1 Pisces
Eclipse times reveal both shadow and
light we don’t normally see. As a symbol,
eclipses are extra-ordinary times, and
emotion is emphasized as the nodes of the
Moon are activated. Remain present, aware,
and awake to your emotions.
This Full Moon in sassy Sagittarius
faces off to several planets in communi-
cative Gemini: Sun at 5, Nodal Axis at 10,
Venus at 21, and Mercury at 24. What new
ideas emerge into your mind, and how do
you express yourself? Are there plans to
travel or connect with people from differ-
ent cultures? More energy amplifies this
juicy aspect, with Mars now at 20 Cancer in
fertile sextile with Neptune, and opposing
powerful Pluto at 26 Capricorn during this
lunation. What can I do now to be proactive
rather than reactive emotionally?
Jupiter in prolific Pisces squares off
to Sun and Moon in the Mutable signs
Eclipse times
reveal both shadow
and light we don’t
normally see.
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Transits of the Season aspect with each other most of the year.
It’s important to remember these larger
for this eclipse. A question we can ask is themes: create lasting structures (Saturn)
who is in control and what feels out of con- Notice what is to launch yourself into a brighter future
trol in my life right now? Many planets in (Uranus).
happening in the time
the mutable signs are reminders to make
adjustments quickly. between eclipses. A SPECIAL MENTION ON THE
Eclipse visible (perfect from Hawaii!): Eclipse energy is a RETRO DATES/SHADOWS
https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/
lunar/2021-may-26 potent activator for Remember Mercury Retrograde:
change personally and Rx 29 May 5:33 PM at 24 Gemini 43
JUNE 10 collectively.
D 22 June 4:59 PM at 16 Gemini 06
Annular Solar Eclipse at 19 Gemini
Squares Neptune at 23 Pisces Astrology theme for Mercury
Notice what is happening in the time Retrograde in Gemini: What am I thinking?
between eclipses. Eclipse energy is a potent Mercury remains retrograde from How can I be more open minded? I may
activator for change personally and collec- May 29 - June 22. Perhaps you may need reconsider others point of view, and see
tively. With so many planets in the Mutable to repeat yourself, reclarify an idea or redo perspectives I have not considered before.
signs plus a Mercury retrograde cycle, some task. Be patient! Contemplation ques- The shadow begins May 15, when
take time out to see beyond the illusion. tion for this lunation: How can I help myself Mercury is at 16 Gemini, and shadow
Consider how to best communicate clear- and others when I think before I speak? period lasts through July 7 after Mercury
ly, and double check your details. The Sun Eclipse Visible https://www.timeand- crosses the 24 Gemini point.
and Moon at 19 Gemini squares off to date.com/eclipse/solar/2021-june-10
nebulous Neptune at 23 Pisces. Stay open
to inspiration from your ancestors, teachers JUNE 14 Kathryn Andren is the founder of The Love
Astrologer. She shares over 20 years of professional
and guides, in this realm or other realms. Saturn square Uranus, healing experience integrated with heartfelt intui-
Discern truth from fiction. Steady Saturn in the airy sign of tive wisdom. For consultations & classes visit www.
Emotional intensity may arise as acti- Aquarius is squared off to unpredict- KathrynAndren.com
vating Mars at 29 Cancer still opposes Pluto able Uranus in the steady sign of Taurus. R
at 26 Capricorn. Use your power wisely. These planets in fixed signs remain in
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FOUR ASTROLOGERS DISCUSS
ASTROLOGY IN THE
21ST CENTURY
Introduction
to
OPA LIVE
by Maurice
Fernandez
I
n the backdrop of the Jupiter/Saturn
conjunction, ASTROLOGY DAY (March
20 Equinox) serves as an auspi-
cious opportunity to reassess our way
forward as astrology students and prac-
titioners. We are aware that the internet
and social media has expanded the
reach of astrology, including greater
frequency of exposure in mainstream tube videos to claim authority on chart We were inspired by the presenta-
media. More than before, astrologers analysis, general misuse and ethical tion of our four guests Philip Graves,
are able to sustain themselves with a breaches. Kay Taylor, Stormie Grace, and Laura
full-time practice, offering the unique Additionally, astrologers need Nalbandian who each discussed these
opportunity to answer their greater call- to mature on several fronts, whether different themes in our LIVE session
ing to serve in this capacity. that applies to raising their awareness (recording available too). Enjoy these
With expansion comes new chal- about social justice and navigating articles (some are available for mem-
lenges: the risk of diluting the essence socio-cultural sensitivities with greater bers only).
of astrology to make it ever more awareness, or applying more rigor to R
accessible, relying on a couple of you- validate astrology-related assumptions.
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ASTROLOGY IN THE KAY TAYLOR
21ST CENTURY
PHILIP GRAVES:
STORMIE GRACE
LAURA NALBANDIAN
MEMBERS ONLY increasing appreciation of science and crit-
ical thinking. Group connection is likely to
blossom to solve humanitarian problems.
Cultivating Cultural Some of us hope for a utopian
Aquarian world as we look into our astro-
Awareness for logical crystal balls. Others remind us that
the Aquarian shadow includes dystopian
the New Era
visions of disconnection, dissociation, loss
of individual rights in support of the col-
lective, and perhaps cruel coldness. Death
panels? Water rationing? Who decides in a
by Kay Taylor world of Capricorn limits?
We are in a brave new world.
How can we all evolve, cultivating
As I write this, I realize it is written toward world throughout the next twenty years. awareness for the new era?
older, predominantly white astrologers, those These trends are likely to include vast and What do these changes mean for the
who developed their wisdom and astrology amazing uses of technology, and innova- astrologer and our professional practice?
practice in a different time. If you are young- tive inventions to solve problems in every
er, you may be the embodiment of new era sphere of life. I believe the changes will Change in Every Area of Life
cultural trends already, ready to usher in a make our heads spin, much like being born It has always been important for
higher consciousness within the astrological in the horse and buggy era. Our recent anyone in a counseling role to have
world. May we meet in the middle and sup- ancestors wrote with quill pens, and then cross-cultural awareness. We do harm when
port each other. watched a spaceship land on the Moon and we make generalized assumptions about
younger generations operate computers other people or think all others are just like
We are in a new cultural era. and smart phones with ease. us. In the past, we needed to know at least a
As astrologers, we predicted that 2020 All of the changes we might expect little about other countries’ cultures, or racial
would be a year of monumental change, to see in the next twenty to thirty years and ethnic differences, learning to maintain
with three synodic cycles launched.1 have been in their embryonic stage since an open mind and empathic stance.
The first cycle, the Pluto/Saturn con- the Pluto/Uranus conjunction of the 60’s Over the past few years, the coming of
junction, occurred in the sign of Capricorn through various astrological cycles and age of two large generations—Millennials
in January 2020. The climate change report transits. We’ve moved from the fight for and Generation Z—has birthed expanded
and first cases of COVID-19 are key events civil rights, gender equality, sexual liber- social justice philosophies and entirely new
associated with that conjunction. We can ation and gay rights, to new ideas about vocabularies. They are embracing equali-
expect that many lessons, struggles and neurodiversity, enhanced rights for those ty and acceptance of diversity—and also
positive change tied to this cycle will occur with disabilities, the #MeToo movement’s
in the next 33 years (until the next conjunc- exposure of sexual manipulation and
tion). These could include more pandemics, abuse, plus delineations of a plethora of All of the changes we
escalating climate crisis events, as well as sexual and gender identities. might expect to see
the transformation of economic and politi- The exposure of systemic racial and
cal systems. financial injustice has grown from a rumble in the next twenty
Pluto and Jupiter joined in to an explosion, with a loud and growing to thirty years, have
Capricorn three times in 2020 to launch a cry for permanent, significant change. This
fourteen-year cycle also in Capricorn. This is not without resistance, but it does seem been in their embryonic
generates new beliefs and values about that a critical mass has evolved to demand stage since the Pluto/
wealth, a new vision for the balance of true equality in all areas of life. Uranus conjunction of
expansion and conservation, and a mandate The prominence of Aquarian energy
to take powerful actions steeped in realism. now and in the future suggests that the the 60’s through
Finally, the Great Conjunction of culture will value authenticity, freedom and various astrological
Saturn and Jupiter on the Solstice of perhaps some will embrace spiritual awak-
2020, a cycle of Aquarian cultural themes ening. Aquarius is also the sign of intel- cycles and transits.
will be woven into the structure of our lectualism and rationality, suggesting an
page 14 The Career Astrologer OPA’s Quarterly Magazinetend to love and accept astrology without
question. If we are older astrologers, we might
continue to see clients in our age and demo-
Videos of OPA live presentations are available
not knowingly discriminate or harm oth-
ers who are different. Now we are asked
to look at these issues more deeply. We
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tions to benefit marginalized communities
help us all, energetically and by providing a
healthier, integrated world for all.
graphic group, but if we want to support and all have unconscious bias and white peo- Another major change brewing will
assist the younger generations, and contribute ple have benefited from the system in be the use of “plant medicine.” Psychedelics
to needed social change, we will need to culti- place that has taken white privilege for that were once considered harmful and ille-
vate awareness of liberating philosophies. granted—from medical school manuals gal are now being used to heal PTSD and
A recent article in the Washington Post2 that have failed to include black skin condi- other mental/emotional disorders.
claims that “1 in 6 Gen Z adults are LGBT. tions, to statistically higher levels of police Our financial world is stretched to its
And this number could continue to grow.” brutality toward people of color. Those of limits. We need to strive urgently for sus-
The article is based on a recent Gallup us who truly stand by their intention not to tainable use and distribution of resourc-
poll. The statistics seemed true or conser- discriminate or harm feel an obligation to es. We are ripe for a financial revolution,
vative based on my consulting experience. help work to dismantle this unjust system. seen in the invention of bitcoin and other
You might have noticed that individuals This goes beyond political affiliations; it is cryptocurrencies, and the resource strain
of all ages, but especially younger adults, about upholding universal values of justice throughout the world.
now identify as gay/lesbian, bisexual, trans- and tolerance. As astrology practitioners who strive
gender, non-binary or gender fluid. If they This brings up the spiritual principle to support our clients, teach, or write arti-
aren’t coming in for a reading, it is likely that since we are all one, when anyone cles and books that are aligned with the
their parents or grandparents are asking you on the planet suffers—humans, animals, times, we need to have a working knowl-
for support to help them understand and plants—we all suffer. The cultural correc- edge of all of these current cultural issues.
accept their family members. You might ask why…?
Relationship expectations have also
changed significantly as younger generations Those of us who The Empathic Container
embrace being single, non-monogamous or Astrology offers a deep and nuanced
polyamorous, finding asexuality to be a valid
truly stand by their view of the essence of a person and their
identification, and embracing a multitude of intention not to life. We have the potential to “see” people
other non-traditional options. We can predict in a way they are rarely seen and long to be
discriminate or harm
that this trend will continue as the Aquarian known. When we skillfully delineate a chart,
energy deepens, especially after 2024 when feel an obligation to without fear-based interpretations, or strong
Pluto enters Aquarius. help work to dismantle personal opinions about what constitutes
Equality for all, especially Black, a “right” life, we have the capacity to be a
Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), this unjust system. This healing force. We can be the one who sees a
and the tangible work to be done to create goes beyond political person’s essence, validating and supporting
an equitable system is building momen- them to be their true authentic self.
affiliations; it is about On the other hand, our unconscious,
tum. If we are white, we are asked to learn
about racism, and to understand how our upholding universal blind spots risk causing harm to clients and
white privilege has given us advantages, at values of justice and students if we do not pay attention. We
the expense of marginalized groups. This might assume a client who is single would
is challenging work. Most people do not tolerance. want to marry, or has particular qualities
think of themselves as racists, and would because of their race, or can or can’t do
something because of a disability. We may
not pick up on the fact they are using the
pronoun “they” to describe their partner.
They may feel disrespected when we don’t
try hard enough to call them by their new
name that reflects their non-binary iden-
tification. We might not understand when
they react to our interpretation of history.
We may blunder in our language when
we don’t know the latest empathic per-
son-centric ways of describing someone:
an “unhoused person” vs “homeless” or
“a person with a disability” vs a “hand-
icapped person.” The former “addict”
may now be described as “a person with
substance use/misuse challenges.” These
word changes may at first seem trivial, but
the effort is to stop dehumanizing people,
to stop labeling them in a way that hurts.
Our unconscious bias and lack of aware-
ness can sabotage our effort to reach
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TAYLOR need to be cautious that we don’t analyze
people from different cultures with our
people and hold them in an empathic own personal bias—and this applies to all
container. Most of us can sides of the spectrum. Some suggest we
It is our responsibility as professionals need to back off from analyzing the charts
to learn about these cultural trends, to be understand of people who just died, especially when
as objective and nonjudgmental as we can microaggression it involves socially charged circumstances.
be. We don’t have to understand every- Slowing down and thinking about how
through critical,
thing about the latest philosophies, but it our actions affect others will prevent us
helps to know the language and to under- stereotypical from making sensitivity blunders.
stand the concepts. We should not expect comments made At the beginning of classes where
our clients to educate us on these things everyone introduces themselves, you can
in the session. We need to understand that about our weight, share pronouns used (she/her, they/them,
a transgender person may have a “dead looks, age or gender. he/him) so that non-binary and transgender
name” they no longer wish to have spo- folks are supported to share their pronouns
ken, and that people’s personal pronouns more comfortably. Better yet, everyone can
include “they.” Jokes and assumptions that It’s relatively simple to educate ourselves type their pronouns into their Zoom pro-
people would make fifty years ago are about LGBTQ and gender fluidity issues to files. It’s a lot easier to keep track of every-
now harmful to a sensitive population. It’s have a basic understanding of the issues one’s preferences in a large group that way.
not that this wasn’t hurtful in the past, but and the language so that when a client asks
society didn’t empower us to complain. about these things in a session we are com-
The harm was absorbed and repressed, one fortable and not surprised, and can hold Professional Organizations
joke at a time. space for the client to be their authentic self. and Schools
We need to know there’s a strong It is important that we reach out to
How We Can Change movement afoot to see neurodiversity astrologers and students from marginalized
In most immediate terms, the current as a positive rather than a problem. We groups and invite them to join as members,
transit of North Node in Gemini/South can learn to be neutral about diagnoses speakers and to be part of leadership.
Node in Sagittarius invites us to let go of of autism or other ways of being different We may need to increase the level of
old and extreme beliefs while listening from the norm to support a client to have scholarships and discounts we offer to allow
to others to become more openminded. their authentic reaction to differences in those with less financial resources a place at
Learning and listening will be our first step. themselves or family members. the table. Concerns of tokenism are valid if
Again, most of us assume we aren’t We cannot assume everyone has the that’s what it is—optics. Deeper inner work
racist because we deplore the KKK and same financial resources. What is inexpen- will ensure our efforts to include everyone
believe we are accepting of all people, and sive for some is impossible for others. If are based on heartfelt beliefs that it is in
we have that often toted “Black friend.” we’re able, we can offer scholarships, sliding everyone’s interest to be genuinely inclusive.
Still, we may be unconsciously guilty scale or other benefits for those in need. A gift of the pandemic has been the
of “microaggressions,” words and actions It’s important to ensure our services are surge of virtual trainings and conferences
that cause harm to BIPOC on a daily basis. accessible to those with disabilities, as much that allow people from around the world
We might say, “Wow, you really have good as we are able. If we see people in person and those on limited budgets to partici-
grammar,” with the underlying assumption and there are stairs to navigate, do we have pate. We’ve also seen that ever improving
they wouldn’t be educated, or try to use other options? Can we assist a deaf/hard technology makes it viable to offer Closed
our love of their country’s cuisine to sug- of hearing client to work with VRS interpre- Captioning (CC) or VRS for translation for
gest we’re just like them. The problem is tation in classes and workshops? Can we Deaf/Hard of Hearing students. Many of us
they experience these types of comments ensure our website easily converts for those have large libraries of recorded content that
daily. Most of us can understand micro- who are blind or visually impaired? can be run through a CC translator and then
aggression through critical, stereotypical edited for clarity.
comments made about our weight, looks, Articles, Lectures & Classes
age or gender. One woman described It can be helpful to run your articles,
microaggression like being stung by a lecture notes and class plans through a
bee—all day long. There are many excel- It can be helpful
cross-cultural, new era filter. Just as you
lent books3 and trainings that can help us wouldn’t refer to a woman anymore as Mrs. to run your articles,
discover the many unconscious ways we John Smith, you will want to pay attention
harm others, or the ways we have benefit- lecture notes
to the famous individuals’ charts you use
ed from white privilege without ever real- in your teaching. Do you know the truth and class plans
izing how different our lives are. We might
say we had a hard childhood ourselves,
about their lives, or an often biased history through a
you learned in school decades ago? It may
and many of us undoubtedly did, but it’s be a challenge to do this extra work but to
cross-cultural,
not the same as having, on top of it, a skin not do it continues stories of oppression new era filter.
color or other feature that is visible every as legitimate. Intense photographs should
moment of your life, living within a socie- be left out or require trigger warnings. We
tal structure of discrimination.
page 16 The Career Astrologer OPA’s Quarterly MagazineAll of us will flourish as we attend
continued trainings in ethics and sensitiv-
ity. The new organization being formed,
Videos of OPA live presentations are available
ness. We will be part of environmental
and social justice activism. We will learn
more and listen more, yes, but then also
REFERENCES
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. A synodic cycle is when two planets conjoin, launch-
ing a cycle where their integrated energies affect us
IAEA (International Association for Ethics take meaningful actions to support the all. You can track squares, oppositions and other turn-
in Astrology), is taking the lead as an advancement of this new era. ing points in the cycle, much like a New Moon cycle
umbrella organization to standardize ethi- which is a synodic cycle of the Sun and Moon.
cal guidelines. 2. Article “1 in 6 Gen Z adults are LGBT. And This
OPA and ISAR both have excellent All of us will flourish Number Could Continue to Grow” https://www.wash-
Consulting Skills trainings that include ingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2021/02/24/gen-z-lgbt/
diversity & sensitivity, but these are just a
as we attend 3. https://www.bookpeople.com/anti-racist-reading-list
start. Consciousness is a life path; it isn’t continued trainings in
Kay Taylor is an evolutionary astrologer, author
just a workshop. ethics and sensitivity. and teacher who has been integrating transfor-
mational astrology with intuitive mastery, psy-
Summary The new organization chosynthesis, yoga philosophy and a wealth of
One of the advantages of the accep- being formed, IAEA healing wisdom for over 35 years. Kay has been
tance of astrology in the mainstream is involved with OPA (Organization for Professional
an abundance of new clients looking for (International Astrology) for many years, joining the Board in
2018 as the Education Director and stepping up
astrology sessions and teachers. Our field Association for Ethics to the role of President in 2020 where she is also a
is growing and has great potential to sup- Peer Group Leader and co-created the Consulting
in Astrology), is taking Skills Training. Kay’s Soul Path School trains intu-
port evolution as people seek meaningful
the lead as an umbrella itive professionals and evolutionary astrologers.
work, the right place to live, healthy relation- Publications include Soul Path Way (2016), An
ships—all the questions they usually ask but organization to Intuitive Life (blog for astrology.com 2008-2014),
with much more uncertainty in the world. and chapters for the anthologies “The Professional
If we want to be relevant and support standardize ethical Astrologer” (2015) and “Essential Astrology” (2022).
Certified by OPA, ISAR CAP and NCGR Level II, she
the awakening process on this beautiful guidelines. maintains a thriving full time consulting practice
earth, we will cultivate our cultural aware- based in the SF Bay Area.
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by Butler to the Sun and Moon in turn
How Astrology’s
influenced fellow-theosophist Alan Leo at
a time when the transatlantic distribution
of astrological books and magazines was
Philosophy and Public thriving, and induced him in the 1900s to
feature the 144 natal soli-lunar combina-
tions in two of his main textbooks and to
Image Have Evolved give more space to the Sun than previous
British astrologers had done, although con-
siderably less than the dedicated Sun sign
Since 1890 books that had already been appearing in
the United States for several years. As the
most influential leader of the British astro-
logical community through to his death in
W
hat follows is a portrait in broad distinct from their manifestations in con- 1917, Alan Leo oversaw together with his
brushstrokes of the evolution crete attributes such as physical appearance, wife Bessie, a devout theosophist herself,
of the philosophy and public vocation and events, which can be termed the incorporation of a theosophical bias
reception of western astrology during the exoteric astrology and is much more strongly into all areas of the theory and practice
past 130 years. This paper will especial- associated with traditional astrology. of astrology as practised in the UK. The
ly consider the shifting landscape in the In the USA, the appearance of Hiram culmination of their ideas was manifest in
dominant beliefs among astrologers with E. Butler’s text-book Solar Biology in 1887
regard to the way astrology works, how had marked the beginnings of a new breed
these changes have been influenced by of simplified popular natal astrology, in As the most influential
broader cultural developments, and how which the Sun signs and the 144 natal Sun
leader of the British
they have in turn affected astrology’s and Moon combinations were given central
public image. It will also give secondary prominence in natal interpretation over astrological community
attention to the rise of simplified pop- and above the influence of any of the plan- through to his death
ular forms of astrology as propagated ets, and their role in defining or mirroring
through the mass media during the 20th human personality was brought to the fore. in 1917, Alan Leo
century, and the impact of this subculture This precedent had soon spawned a oversaw together
upon the enduring public perception of new genre of even more simplified natal
astrology as a whole. astrology books focused solely on expansive
with his wife Bessie,
In 1890, when this survey begins, the psychological interpretations of the natal a devout theosophist
public interest in astrology was surging in Sun sign, of which the first two known full- herself, the
both the United Kingdom and the United length examples were The Influence of the
States. In the UK, an organised national Zodiac upon Human Life by Eleanor Kirk incorporation of a
astrological community had begun to (1894) and Our Places in the Universal theosophical bias into
take shape after three years of publication Zodiac by W. J. Colville (1895).
and national distribution of the monthly Butler’s Solar Biology was heavily influ-
all areas of the theory
magazine ‘The Astrologer’ edited by P. enced by theosophical esotericism, and set and practice of
Powley of Hull and published by Foulsham a preliminary framework for the interpreta- astrology as practised
in London. tion of the horoscope along theosophical
Following the dissolution of this mag- lines by later writers. The prominence given in the UK.
azine, the reins of astrological leadership
were taken up by the formidable team of
Alan Leo and Frederick Lacey as they
launched their own monthly entitled The
Astrologer’s Magazine, beginning a 27-year
period of unbroken publication for astro-
logical magazines edited or co-edited by
Leo until his death in 1917.
The Development of Esoteric and
Psychological Astrology, 1887-1924
It is important to note that esoteric
astrology is a generic term that refers to an
approach to astrological reading and delin-
eation that is focused upon the inner spiri-
tual workings or psychological motivations
associated with particular placements, as
page 18 The Career Astrologer OPA’s Quarterly MagazineLeo’s 1913 book Esoteric Astrology; and their
influence further spread to continental
Europe through translations of their books.
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The popularity of
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a resounding commercial success, setting
the British mass media up for its endur-
ing reliance upon astrology columns as a
The idea of what was soon called means of boosting sales.
psychological astrology developed large- astrology in American
ly from these theosophical beginnings; society boomed in the Traditional and Scientific Astrology,
and was manifest in the work of one of
last decades of the 1899-1945
the most prominent 20th century British The foregoing portrait may seem to
astrologers after Leo’s time, Charles Carter, 19th century, present astrological has having traversed a
whose Concise Encyclopedia of Psychological attracting occasional slippery slope of ever-greater simplification
Astrology was first published in 1924, with from Butler’s theosophical astrology of the
an expanded revision omitting the word reports on this late 1880s through to the arrival of the daily
‘Concise’ appearing two years later. perceived fad in the Sun sign forecast in national newspapers in
A breed of Christian mystics that the mid-1930s.
press, but not
included astrology in their teachings sep- But the true picture was much more
arately flourished in the United States well usually of a complex than that. In fact, the astrological
into the early 20th century. This is exempli- complimentary nature. community both in the USA and in the UK
fied by the Rosicrucian Fellowship, founded was decidedly heterogenous from the late
in California by Max Heindel around 1908, 19th century through to the mid-20th; and
which eventually spawned the best-selling mentary nature. Some editors even turned alongside the esotericists and popularisers
astrological text-book The Message of the to hosting satirical columns or leaders at there remained a good number of astrolo-
Stars in 1918. the expense of astrology in response. gers teaching advanced techniques along
In Germany, a publisher overtly Popular astrology however began to broadly traditional lines although with
inspired by theosophy, Hugo Vollrath’s take off in newspapers in the USA from manifest openness to modernising the
Theosophisches Verlagshaus of Leipzig, was 1907, when regular columns typically head- rules of the ancients where it was felt to
instrumental in bringing a great number ed Daily Horoscope giving forecasts for the be merited in practice. The most notable
of new astrological books before the pub- astrological weather in general for the day British astrologer at the turn of the 20th
lic between 1910 and 1925, through its began to appear in significant numbers. By century who preferred to keep astrolo-
Astrologisches Bibliothek series, which in its 1913, these columns were extremely wide- gy as a highly technical discipline even
definitive version ran to 21 volumes. Many spread in the US daily newspaper press; and if that made for a less widespread public
of the most prominent German astrolo- in the 1920s, they started to become more appeal to their writings was Alfred John
gers of the period contributed volumes to sophisticated, with columns by Marion Pearce, whose definitive two-volume
successive iterations of the series, notably Meyer Drew and Wynn (the pen-name of Text-Book of Astrology published in 1879
Karl Brandler-Pracht, Otto Pöllner, Friedrich astrologer Sidney Bennett) being the first and 1889 taught the practice of primary
Feerhow, Lia Feerhow, Ernst Tiede, Michael prominent ones to differentiate parts of directions along traditional lines and cov-
Uhle, Theobald Becher, Alfred Max Grimm, their astrological weather forecasts accord- ered astro-meteorology, medical astrol-
and latterly the controversial Rudolf von ing to the solar degree areas under which ogy, electional astrology and mundane
Sebottendorf. German translations of two the subject was born. astrology in considerable technical detail.
books by Heindel were also included. But Drew’s and Wynn’s methods had soon Meanwhile, in the United States, promi-
while some of the German-language origi- paved the way for the introduction of the nent New York astrologer Ellen H. Bennett
nals were also esoteric, quite a few of them first full-fledged twelve-paragraph Sun taught horary astrology after William Lilly’s
were focused on traditional astrological sign forecasts in the US occult and astro- guidelines in her 1897 textbook Astrology:
principles and markedly technical, so the logical magazine press in early 1932, one Science of Knowledge and Reason.
overall series was a hybrid of the esoteric appearing in the more general Your Destiny There also emerged a counter-current
and the traditional. magazine that January and another in to the theosophical astrology movement in
Paul Clancy’s first dedicated astrological the early 20th century in the form of what
Newspaper Horoscope Columns and monthly aimed at the mass public via gen- was called by its early adopters scientific
Sun Sign Forecasting, 1907-1936 eral store newsstands. By the mid-1930s, astrology. This was pioneered by French
In the late 19th century, the main- the Sun sign column had also started to astrologer Paul Choisnard, writing initially
stream press was largely editorially replace the conventional Daily Horoscope under the pseudonym of Paul Flambart,
opposed to astrology. Where it commented features in the American newspaper press, who advocated the use of statistical meth-
on it at all, it usually did so with disclaimers and was beginning to make an impact ods in the study of astrology in his writings
or scornful words at the expense of what in the British equivalent, where national from 1899 onwards.
was perceived as an irrational superstition newspapers had begun to feature regular A similar movement had sprung up
that should have been left behind by the astrology columns in the early 1930s. by 1910 in the United States, with James
Enlightenment. The first notable British newspaper Donnell Keifer, one of the founders of the
The popularity of astrology in astrology columnists were R. H. Naylor notable long-lived astrological education-
American society boomed in the last and Edward Lyndoe. Although their astrol- al establishment called the First Temple
decades of the 19th century, attracting ogy columns were launched decades and College of Astrology in Hollywood,
occasional reports on this perceived fad later than those of their many pre-exist- California, being among the founding
in the press, but not usually of a compli- ing American counterparts, they proved signatories to the charter of Scientific
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GRAVES 1928, one British astrologer specialising in 1910s, with George J. McCormack, a prom-
the astrological prediction of the outcomes inent 20th century astro-meteorological
Astrologers. However, as early as 1899, mul- of horse races, A. Garfield Harrison of researcher, replacing him as President by
tiple American astrologers including John Bradford, was able to charge GBP £100 for the mid-1920s.
Hazelrigg had been independently advertis- guide-book to his methods, The Infallible Subsequently, a National Astrological
ing their services as ‘Scientific’ Astrologers Guide to Future Events (equivalent to over Association that styled itself as ‘founded in
in the American astrological magazine £6400 in 2021). the interest of educational, scientific astrol-
press, strongly suggesting that the US ogy’ was launched in 1927, with Llewellyn
scientific astrology movement had inde- Astrological Organisations and George, a prolific astrological writer and
pendent origins from that in continental Schools in the USA, 1910-1945 publisher, its first President. The N.A.A.
Europe. The idea of scientific astrology was Meanwhile in the USA, there was con- launched its own formal Journal in January
even adopted by some markedly esoteric siderable traction towards the organisation 1929, publishing its code of professional
astrologers, with Heindel appropriating it of the American astrological community ethics in the very first issue. It concludes1:
in his book Simplified Scientific Astrology, of under the umbrella of various astrological
which the third edition appeared in 1916. bodies seeking to uphold definite stan- A great and wonderful responsibil-
At the same time, approaches within dards of astrological practice and profes- ity rests upon the students of Astrology,
modern scientific astrology had begun to sionalism and dispel the negative image of for to them is given a potent means of
diversify. In the mid-late 1920s, Alfred Witte astrology they felt was brought upon it by helping humanity. Therefore, we must
and Ludwig Rudolph developed their alter- its unqualified practitioners. endeavour constantly to increase our
native system of astrology known as the These included the American own knowledge and understanding.
Hamburg School and characterised by a Academy of Astrologians in which John We can do so by closer or more ear-
strong focus on interplanetary aspects, Hazelrigg, an American esoteric astrologi- nest application to astrological studies,
the use of midpoints as sensitive points, cal philosopher whose first book was pub- extending our knowledge through read-
and the introduction of hypothetical plan- lished in 1900, was a leading player in the ing more books, attending more class-
ets. This gradually grew in traction during es, watching the trend of daily events
the inter-war years and would eventually in connection with passing planetary
be exported to the United States market, Another modern aspects. Also by teaching others what
although not before 1939. we learn and by putting into practice
current within
Even in the UK, scientific astrology had in our own affairs the doctrine as we
its advocates in the forms of W. J. Tucker exoteric astrology understand it. And, most important of
and P. J. Harwood, neither of whom was that thrived from the all, by aligning ourselves strongly with
enamoured of the theosophical approach. an accredited movement such as the
late 19th century National Astrological Association and
In the mid-1930s, Tucker, pressed by asso-
ciates, established his own astrological onwards and remains doing everything we can to bring prac-
organisation called the British Association of tical Astrology before the world in an
popular today is the
Scientific Astrologers, which remained active acceptable manner, that it may receive
into the late 1940s. application of the recognition it justly merits, and its
Traditional and scientific astrology astrology as a tool values be realized and utilized by those
were well-supported in continental Europe who are capable of further scientific
by numerous dedicated journals from
in the forecasting of development of its various branches.
1904 onwards. Although some of the ear- financial markets and
lier ones in particular were short-lived, the Further insight into the guiding pur-
sporting contests. poses behind the establishment of the
Astrologische Rundschau, which was one
of the first to appear in Germany, in 1910,
was in continuous publication until it was
closed down by the Nazi regime in the late
1930s. During the 1930s, astrological jour-
nals and magazines positively proliferated
in France, Belgium and Germany, indicating
a thriving market for them among a greatly
expanded astrological public.
Another modern current within exo-
teric astrology that thrived from the late
19th century onwards and remains popular
today is the application of astrology as a
tool in the forecasting of financial markets
and sporting contests. Such has been the
level of interest in astrological tools that
would allow speculators to achieve favour-
able outcomes to their gambles that by
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