Back Issues of The Mountain Astrologer

Are you wondering what the Saros cycle of Eclipses is, and how it's used? Or, the Sabian Symbols, and where they came from? Astrology Montreal has back issues of The Mountain Astrologer, a well-produced and well-balanced magazine, full of informative and thought-provoking articles. The collection dates back to 1993, and includes a Beginner's Series, as well as excellent articles by top-notch astrologers,such as Rob Hand, Maya del Mar, Jeff Jawer, Dana Gerhardt, Christopher Warnock, and many, many more. Click here for a subject list. To borrow an issue, email Cynthia D'Errico. [Available as of June 11 2005.]

VENUS RETROGRADE: Reflections, by deena grier

When I began to prepare this talk, I felt that I had to get a grip on the astronomy of Venus retrograde. Astronomy and I have never been good friends, but of late, we've begun to form an uneasy alliance. Erin Sullivan's book, Retrograde Planets, was an enormous help. So I studied diagrams of Venus's retrogradation -- an event which occurs about every eighteen months. And I began to absorb the fact that the entire cycle is way more than the five wimpy weeks we see in the ephemeris. In fact, the whole thing could take up to a year. Click here for the complete article.

Book Review: Susan Kelly reviews"Astrological Crosses in Relationships" by local author, astrologer, Pauline Edward

The great paradox of Astrology: this cosmic art/science has been around for at least 4,000 years, yet it never seems to get old. There's always something new to discover, or a neglected element crying out to be viewed in a new light. This latter point was amply and ably brought home to me in reading Montreal astrologer Pauline Edward's new book Astrological Crosses in Relationships... For just when you thought such basic stuff as the crosses has been adequately covered, it turns out they haven't. Click here for more.

Mundane Cycles and Notable Events During the Current Saturn-Pluto Opposition, by Paul DeGruchy

As a follow up, Paul DeGruchy has supplied us with notes on his Mundane Astrology talk of January 26th. Click here to download or read.

Lilith, Lilith, Lilith, Lilith and Charybdis, by Axel Harvey

"What is Lilith?" people frequently ask. There are at least four of them--and there are several more if one includes technical variations on what is conceptually the same Lilith. Click here to find out more.

Astrology and Spirituality, by Susan Kelly

The ancient art/science of astrology has existed for at least 4,000 years, with some estimates as high as 6,000, and every known advanced civilization has developed…Click here for more.

Commonsense Definitions and Some History, by Cynthia D'Errico

Ancient Astrology was a religious world-view founded on the belief that man was part of the cosmos and nature around him. This cosmos was imbued with the intelligence and will of the gods (in monotheistic cultures, God). Click here for more.

Celebrate your Sun Sign, by Susan Kelly

"And God said, 'Let there be light'; and there was light. And God saw the light, that it was good…" So begins creation, as depicted in the first chapter of Genesis. We see the light, and also note that it's good. …Click here for more.

Traditions of Astrological Practice, by Cynthia D'Errico

Modern Western Astrology is based on traditions handed down by the Babylonians, Greeks, and other ancient civilisations. Click here for more.

How To Choose A Professional Astrologer, by Susan Kelly

Most astrologers consider themselves professionals, and conduct themselves as such. If you're ready to go see an astrologer, but are unsure about how to proceed, you can use the same guidelines that you would for selecting any consultant. Click here for more.

Accessing the Soul Through the Tarot, Vanessa Starr

When I began teaching the Tarot, the first item on my agenda was to expound on what the Tarot is. Inevitably, I would end up talking about its cloudy origins, tracking its nomadic history through many disparate cultures and countries. Or I would listen to myself intrapolate its relationship to the Kabbalah, or use metaphors like "mirror", or Jungian terms, like "synchronicity", falling back in desperation on what the Tarot does. In short, I would discourse on anything but what the Tarot is. My beginners always noticed, much to my chagrin, and I began to feel increasingly like that teaspoon-dipper St. Augustine describes. Click here for more.