In this talk, Andrea advocates for the use of astrology as a theoretical lens in psychotherapy. She discusses her experience doing astrologically-informed psychotherapy as a career option, in contrast to being a chart reader. She also covers some of the commonalities in the two approaches, and il...

Astrologers have lots of timing techniques, and we each have our preferred pet methods. Each of these methods gives us glimpses into particular changes in our lives. But we don't really have a way to categorize these methods or be able to anticipate where certain changes will show up. For most of...

How do we find the right profession that truly fits our needs? How may we recognize our true vocation and purpose, leading us to our real calling and potential?

Vocation is typically connected with our real urge to realize our potential reaching our true goals in life allowing us to transcend th...

An effective chart synthesis, regardless of what system or approach one employs, should enable the astrologer to distill the chart’s character by articulating its central themes and possible manifestations. Blending traditional and modern methods, this talk presents 10 keys toward synthesis shown...

What is missing in a horoscope may be as potent as what is observable. In this lecture we concentrate on what is “missing,” especially concentrating on the occurrence of intercepted signs when using unequal houses, the astrological significance of the phenomenon of planets turning retrograde, as ...

In this lecture, Elena reviews some basics of good counseling skills, and discusses how they can help astrologers build rapport and interact with their clientèle. Topics include:

1) Maintaining positive regard for the client
2) Owning our own biases and refraining from judgments
3) Maintaining a...

When we talk to a client, a friend or even a colleague or student, we can tell them nine positive things about their charts and hint at one negative, and it is this one negative that they will remember. Usually in a much worse way than what we hinted at.

This lecture is a discussion on basic cou...

Finding the shadow within the horoscope, what the shadow means, how to recognize it and heal it.

From 2012.

An accurate birth time is central to understanding an astrological chart; but a chart’s veracity is doubtful if the birth time is questionable. To be truthful, we have no idea what constitutes the time of birth, so every chart is questionable! Personally, I would like to work with a chart that I ...

Astrology is a beacon in the relational sphere, shedding light on patterns of relating, the phases and seasons of relationships, the cyclical changing moods, and the planetary laws of attraction. Knowledge of my own astrological profile and consideration of the natal traits and current challenges...

A 4-hour workshop.

For the typical astrologer, marketing sounds off-putting -- too calculated, too crassly commercial. But guess what: The minute you apply for a job, ask for a date, or yes, try to get someone to pay attention to your astrological products and services, you’re in the marketing b...

Money is a form of energy. The means of regulating its natural flow may be shown in the natal chart. A carefully respected flow of this current brings ease at every level, whereas distress and dis-ease comes through lack and over-concern.

Using case histories, this talk explores how clients have...

Gregory Clare says: "Astrology to me is best described as the symbolic language of the Cosmic Whole and as such we can make it relevant to Time and Effort. From childhood we are exposed to 'The Market.' As children we grow up conditioned to barter and negotiate. We learn from a very early age to ...

The lunar phase at your birth mirrors the soul’s development and potential for happiness, fulfilment and luck. Pars Fortuna is our emotional happiness objective. Astrologers have used Pars Fortuna for winning lotteries, betting on horse races and for successful enterprises. It is the most ancient...

Stress is unavoidable. What is a minor annoyance to one person can be a major stressor for another. This lecture discusses various styles of handling stress based on the ascendant by element and quality. Appropriate techniques for coping with stress are also discussed, along with ways in which as...

In this lecture, we will discuss how traditional western astrology identifies mental health illness in the natal charts. This was often seen in severe afflictions to the Moon, Mercury, excessive mutability in the chart, and some other configurations. Elena illustrates how these astrological patte...

Angular planets, which affect the 1st house or the 10th, invariably provide clues to the best career options for any individual. In turn, certain combinations of two or more planets provide more specific indications of career. This technique, applicable to both western and Vedic astrology, is eas...