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The world’s most interesting astrologer: sidereal

The world’s most interesting astrologer: sidereal clock

Alan Annand is a graduate of the American College of Vedic Astrology and the British Faculty of Astrological Studies. For a compilation of his writings (astrological techniques, in-depth celebrity profiles, and analysis of mundane events) see his book Stellar Astrology. He’s also a writer of crime fiction. His NEW AGE NOIR series (Scorpio Rising, Felonious Monk, Soma County) features astrologer/palmist Axel Crowe, whom one reviewer dubbed “Sherlock […]

The world’s most interesting astrologer: stellar a

The world’s most interesting astrologer: stellar advice

~~~ Alan Annand is a Canadian astrologer with diplomas from the American College of Vedic Astrology and the British Faculty of Astrological Studies.  For a compilation of his writings (astrological techniques, in-depth celebrity profiles, and analysis of mundane events) see his book Stellar Astrology.  He’s also a writer of crime fiction. His NEW AGE NOIR series (Scorpio Rising, Felonious Monk, Soma County) features astrologer/palmist Axel Crowe, […]

The cliché of Mercury retrograde thinking

The cliché of Mercury retrograde thinking

As an author I try to be mindful of clichés and avoid them like the plague. Clichés include phrases like: think outside the horoscope, kill two Geminis with one stone, take the Taurus by the horns, etc. We’ve seen these word-groups so many times they’ve become stock communications devices, comfortable crutches we can lean on […]

Monday I had Friday on my mind

Monday I had Friday on my mind

Most people never think about it, but every day of the week is associated with one of the seven visible planets. Our ancestors acknowledged their role in our lives, and named the days in their honor. Sunday, named for the Sun, is associated with power. It’s the day to pursue ambitions, organize events, seek favor […]

When Mercury Goes Retro

When Mercury Goes Retro

The scene opens on the downtown office of famous psychotherapist Dr. Chiron. The doctor, in his sixties and sporting the obligatory goatee of his profession, sits behind a desk that bears a statue of Atlas carrying the world on his shoulders. On the walls are pictures of Sigmund Freud, Dane Rudhyar, Carl Jung and Liz […]