ISAR Member Forum

This month’s ISAR theme is “No Birth Time? No Problem!” and this Sam Reynolds lecture is a great fit.

In this video, Sam explores how solar arcs can be used as a powerful tool for chart rectification, helping astrologers work more skillfully when birth times are uncertain.

Watch the video, and be sure to check out the other “No Birth Time? No Problem!” events happening this month

This past Sunday’s Star Club was Margaret Gray’s talk on relational astrology using charts with vague or no birth times. A must watch for anyone who provides synastry readings, or wants to delve into a certain relationship on a cosmic level!

In the talk, Margaret brings up how online interactions (for dating or socializing) has changed the game for how we meet and document our milestones with friends and significant others. This made me wonder: Is there a planet/sign signature that will act as an indicator for how someone is perceived online versus in person? Could a different angle, cusp or point outweigh the Ascendant for future astrologers when it comes to virtual first impressions? If you have an online business or are active in an online community, do you find you present yourself differently than you would in person? What, if anything, do you think changes?

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This month we explore Celestial Agriculture by revisiting the ISAR Journal archive. We are highlighting Nick Kollerstrom's article in the August 2018 issue, examining how lunar rhythms guide the growing process.  

The practice of moon gardening relies on the connection between the four elements and plant development. Different parts of the plant respond to specific elemental triggers in the star zodiac:  

• Root crops like potatoes are best sown when the moon is in Earth signs.  

• Leaf crops such as cabbage thrive during Water sign transits.  

• Flowers are best tended during Air sign periods.  

This week we are highlighting a standout archive lecture on Financial Astrology by instructor Trudy Carol. With over 40 years of experience and work published in the ISAR Journal, Trudy brings a seasoned, wealth-focused lens to the U.S. markets.

This session treats market trends as a direct reflection of cosmic cycles. Trudy demonstrates how to forecast consumer sentiment and investor behavior by tracking specific planetary correlations. It is a specialized masterclass designed to debunk the "Oracle of Omaha" viewpoint, providing the astrological indicators needed to effectively time the market.

Trudy’s deep background in both humanistic and financial astrology makes her techniques uniquely accessible for those looking to grow personal wealth. You can access this session in the archive now to discover new ways to navigate market volatility. Like what you see? Check out our Financial Astrology events happening all April.

This week we are highlighting a standout financial astrology lecture titled Bitcoin Sleuthing: Finding Location with Transits to Angles by instructor Susan Gidel. With 35 years in commodity futures and a background featured in The Wall Street Journal, Susan brings a uniquely focused forensic lens to financial astrology.

This session treats Bitcoin market patterns like a cold case. Susan uses locational astrology to pinpoint geographic hubs where planetary transits to chart angles trigger physical market events. It is a specialized tool for predicting exactly when and where volatility will occur.

Susan is also joining our Astro Office Hours on April 19th. You can register here to join the conversation and discover new techniques. Astro Office Hours are a member favorite! See you there!

We are dusting off this 2024 gem from David Railey as we lean into this month’s focus on declinations. It is the perfect primer for understanding the "vertical" dimension of your natal chart. While the zodiac shows where a planet sits along the horizon, declination reveals its height. High or low placement creates "out of bounds" intensity that regular horoscopes miss.

Keep an eye out for more archival favorites dropping each month, only for members.

Ready to go deeper? Check out our upcoming declination events & master series workshops!