The Changing Landscape Of Astrological Counseling by Jon Stevens
"We are born at
a given moment, in a given place and, like vintage years of wine, we have
the qualities of the year and of the season of which we are born."
—Carl Gustav Jung
Call me old-fashioned, but I remember a time when an astrologer took the time to
draw up the complete chart for his client, studied it in advance to see what might
be coming up for the individual, and then gave the reading within the context of
karma, spirituality, and life purpose. Nowadays, with so many Internet sites devoted
to astrology—and paranormal TV programs which stress entertainment over
authenticity—the landscape of intuitive personal consultation has changed. A person
genuinely seeking help may have a difficult time telling the difference between
really good readers and those with good marketing ploys. I suspect that many seekers
become so distraught over the matter as to do nothing at all.
A clear benefit for any astrologer is alignment with an established tradition of
quality chart readers. Astrologers Carroll Righter and Sydney Omarr have been among
my mentors. I learned from these and other great intuitive readers many secrets of
chart interpretation. These, combined with my own experience of over thirty years as
a counselor, have given me the confidence to know I can help clients with what is
going on in their lives, not in a judgemental way, but in a way that is appropriate
to their circumstances. Read More >>
Astrology In The Media
June 18th, 2009
Superstitious citizens and military leaders may be consulting astrologers to interpret the crumbling of a sacred temple. More >>
November 2nd, 2008
How do you keep from despairing at the immensity of space and the smallness of us? One professor answers. More >>
Books by Jon Stevens
The Astrology Diet
Combining dietary knowledge and the science of astrology, The Astrology Diet
creates a totally unique weight-loss system. Based on one's sun sign, it is the first truly
personalized lifetime diet plan. Read More >>
A Healer Among Us
The saga of Douglas Johnson's life—from tenuous beginnings as a sickly
child with a life-threatening illness to his being recognized as one of the world's
outstanding psychic healers—is as unbelievable as it is inspiring.
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Astrology News
February 7th, 2010
New Moon: Great Night of Shiva

Is the New Moon in Aquarius (February 13th) the most spiritually potent of the entire year? That's what my sparkly-eyed Sagittarius yoga teacher said today. New Moons are ... More >>
February 5th, 2010
Half Moon: Clearing Out

Today brings us to the Third Quarter Moon, when the Sun and Moon clash in square. It's at this point -- with the Moon waning -- that we face tension, and prepare to do what must be done, in order to welcome the new. The intensifying friction makes clear that some things must be ... More >>
February 4th, 2010
Mars Rx: Jealousy and Anger

When Mars is vitalized, it stokes the inner fires bringing passion and desires to the surface. When Mars is in Leo, it's all about creative ambition. We want to be admired for the unique way we express who we are. These days, More >>
February 3rd, 2010
Libra Moon: What Do You See in Me?

In her book, "The Creative Habit," choreographer Twyla Tharp says try going for a week without distractions. Along with the usual suspects -- TV, Internet, newspapers -- she says see what happens to your sense of self when you stop looking in the mirror. It takes the focus off yourself ... More >>
February 2nd, 2010
Holy Well, Sacred Flame

Today is Imbolc, one of the four fire festivals of nature-based spiritual traditions. The Gaels and other Celts celebrated Imbolc to welcome the first signs of Spring. ... More >>
January 30th, 2010
A Trying Time

Tomorrow's doozie aspect -- Saturn square Pluto (exact at 4:27 pm EST) -- got me thinking about Saturn's encouragement to "try, try again." If you're in a time ... More >>
January 28th, 2010
Full Moon Weekend

The boundless mindscapes of Aquarius -- through space and time -- is the counterpoint point for this extraordinary lunar peak in Leo (exact the 29th at 10:18 pm PST). There are four cosmic players in Aquarius (Sun, Venus, Neptune, Chiron), the sign of the infinite mind. Is it really ... More >>
January 27th, 2010
Mars: Finding Your Fight

I've been watching the twinkly red one Mars rising in the night sky lately. This week, it's at its Perigee (closest point to Earth), and in opposition to the Sun. That makes it more visible to stargazers , and ... More >>
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Video Lessons
Astrology lessons by Jon Stevens:
Lesson
#1:
Using a model of the solar system and 2-D motion graphics,
Astrologer Jon Stevens explains the rationale behind astrology and how the astrological
chart system came into use. View >>
Lesson
#2:
Using 2-D motion graphics, astrologer Jon Stevens offers an
easy-to-understand primer on houses, i.e., what they are and how they add meaning to
the astrological chart. View >>
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