Editorial

Interview with Chris Brennan

Chris Brennan is a graduate of Kepler and the current the Vice Chair of the Kepler Board of Trustees. He recently released Hellenistic Astrology: The Study of Fate and Fortune and is the host of the award-winning Astrology Podcast.

Interview with Astrologer and Kepler Student: Andrew Ifandis

Andrew Ifandis is an astrologer who has chosen Kepler College to expand his astrological knowledge and professional development. Andrew Ifandis has recently written an acclaimed analysis (including key transits, progressions and solar arcs) of the astrological chart of Ingmar Bergman, the renowned Swedish director which has been published in the July-August 2016 issue of the Astrological Journal and at the same time re-published with author permission on astro.com and keplercollege.org.

Maggie Nalbandian, Kepler’s founder

Maggie Nalbandian was born on April 5, 1937 at 15:00 (3:00 PM) in Plainview (Hale County), Texas. She died in June 2015. Maggie founded a bookstore, an annual astrological conference and Kepler College. The bookstore was a starting point for Maggie’s enthusiasm and energy. In her own words: Astrology et al [the bookstore] was a […]

Star Trek – The Astrological Frontier

Science Fiction explores possibilities of the past, present and future. So does astrology! Astrologers are often ardent science fiction fans and what better piece of science fiction to consider than Star Trek? Of course, trying to work with the astrology of science fiction characters poses some interesting challenges to astrology, for example: • First you […]

Untying the Knots of the Twelve-Letter Alphabet

By: Joseph Crane The Twelve Letter Alphabet, sometimes called the twelve “Archetypes,” underlies much of the presentation of planets, signs, and houses in modern Western astrology.  In my view, this has led to the distortion of much of astrology’s fundamental symbolism. Many other astrologers have come to the same conclusion, yet this system persists. This […]

Using Free Speech Recognition Software to Create Documents

I’m always on the lookout for ways to make my work life more efficient. Since I’ve recently started on a research project, I’ve wondered how I can make my note taking easier. This led me on a journey into the world of speech recognition software. While investigating my options, I discovered that Windows 7 and […]

How to Create a Budget for Your Small (Holistic) Business

Let’s face it, unless you are independently wealthy, if you want to sustain yourself as a holistic, astrological business owner, you have to earn money. Unfortunately, many holistic business owners shy away from financial discussions. In this article, we’re breaking the taboo.

Keeping in Touch with Mailing Lists

As you build an astrology business (or an astrology group), there comes a point where just using Facebook or other social media isn’t enough and neither is your personal email. Newsletters can help keep your clients informed and provide a way of reaching others. But before you follow down that path, you want to find […]

Essential Elements of a Holistic Business Plan

A few months ago I heard a holistic practitioner arguing that a business plan is a waste of time. If you don’t need to make money from your business, that’s probably true. But, if you need to earn a living, business planning is one of the most essential ingredients for your success. A business plan […]

5 Steps to Keep Your Computer Running Smoothly

Just like people need to eat and bathe and brush their teeth to stay clean and healthy, your computer needs regular maintenance to keep it running smoothly. Below are five steps in a computer cleanup routine. The applications listed below are (almost all) free tools that can be downloaded from CNET, the most respected internet […]