eLUMENating astrology

October 2026: Favorable and Difficult Days Below are the most favorable and challenging days of October, along with the major retrograde periods to keep in mind. The remaining days have mixed influences, with both favorable and difficult indications. ✓ Favorable Days October 5 — Good for publicity, interviews, performances, self-expression, and activities that require visibility. Potentially favorable for financial markets. October 14–15 — Decent days, especially October 15,

Dear Astrologers, Students, and Friends, I’m happy to announce a new Traditional Predictive Astrology Intensive at Astrocollege this October 2026. Please join us for two weekends devoted to learning and practicing eight essential traditional predictive techniques. We will focus not only on each method individually, but, most importantly, on how to bring them together to identify repeating themes, refine timing, and build clear, well-supported astrological judgments. If you ar

This is my most recent article which has been published in the Spring'2025 issue of The Evolving Astrologer, the OPA publication. This...

The following article is based on my dissertation research published in 2011. I have explored why people turn to astrology for meaning...

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