Book review contest: Yes, it’s bribery
In case you didn’t catch it in my most recent mailing, on Facebook, or on Twitter, I’m running a promotion in a gesture of blatant bribery to encourage reviews of my new book The Essential Guide to Practical Astrology. BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING ELSE, read the details on this page! …
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Retrograde Planets Excerpt from EG to Practical Astrology at Skywriter
Donna Cunningham is one of my favorite astrologers. Her books – especially “Healing Pluto Problems” and “Being a Lunar Type in a Solar World” – had a huge influence on me when I began studying astrology seriously and preparing to go pro. Her blog, Sky Writer, is a marvel – …
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New Look
To celebrate 11 years of Big Sky Astrology, we’re sporting a brand new look! Huge thanks go to fabulous design diva Tzaddi Gordon of ThriveWire, for her creative inspiration, beautiful work, and patient professionalism. After 12 years as a confirmed do-it-myselfer (with an occasional assist from my awesome spouse), I …
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Luck.
In 1992 I went to my first UAC conference. For the uninitiated, the United Astrological Congress is sponored by three of the biggest astrological organizations, NCGR, ISAR, and AFAN, and is usually held every three years or so. It’s like Woodstock or the Academy Awards for astrologers, with an international …
Read MoreAstrology to help you rock 2011
Happy 2011! This post will introduce you to some rockin’ content from a few of my astro friends who are offering cool stuff to help you prepare for 2011. If I were Oprah, you’d currently find a free copy of each one under your seat. But since I’m neither obscenely …
Read MoreGuest segment on The Astrology Show with Jessica Adams
If you haven’t discovered Jessica Adams’ free podcast The Astrology Show, you’re missing a treat. Each month, Jessica and co-hosts Adam Smith and Neil Spencer serve up “outer space for your inner ear,” covering a lively range of astrological topics. Tune in to their double edition, year-end show for a …
Read MoreJoin me and SDAS for a fun-filled night of … marketing.
Join me and the San Diego Astrological Society on Friday, November 12, at 7:30 p.m. as I present a lecture on “Using Your Birth Chart to Market Yourself: How astrology can help you do what you’re good at for people you like.” To the typical astrologer, marketing sounds off-putting—too calculated, …
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Why yes, I *am* crazy, thank you.
I’m writing another book. Because yes, I am that crazy, thank you. I have until October 22 to write about 350 pages. Of which I’ve completed about 50 so far. See? Crazy….
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Remember that marriage survey?
A couple of years ago, many of you were kind enough to participate in my survey about marriage. The results of the project can be found in my article “When Will I Get Married?”, which appears in the Aug/Sep 2010 issue of The Mountain Astrologer magazine. I share the top …
Read MoreNew Moon Podcast: This Astrological Life
I have a confession to make: I’m in love with my iPod. Before I fell victim to this obsession I never quite understood the hubub about podcasts. Frankly, they seemed like a bit of a bother. But since iFell in love with my iPod, I never take a walk, iron …
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