Astrology News
Information and announcements on all things Shamanic Astrology. It can include special planetary alignments and other events not listed in the other categories below.
School News
This news concerns updated information about what the school is doing, including new events, teleclasses, products and fundraising efforts.
Timeless Articles
These are articles which generally stand the test of time, as we humans know it. Examples include how Shamanic Astrology came to be, what is Shamanic Astrology, how to understand fundamental knowledge on astrology and Earth history looked at from an alternate perspective.
Articles on Venus, Mars and Mercury
As the title suggests, all the articles on Venus, Mars and Mercury can be found here. In addition, some classes and/or teleclasses on these planets can be found here as well.
Articles on Sun and Moon Eclipses
Lunar and Solar Eclipse seasons are times of potent celestial energy and so they evoke creative spirit to witness, take in, write and study the patterns of remarkable events. SAMS covers the eclipse seasons and over the years we have written articles on them, primarily by Daniel Giamario and Cayelin Castell.
by Daniel Giamario
IS it possible to integrate the Lunar and Solar cycles? This question has been a concern and interest of global humanity for a very very long time, occupying the attention of virtually every culture. The fact that the two primary visual symbols of time (among other things) have cycles that don’t integrate easily with each other has resulted in many calendric attempts to create a useful political or philosophical solution. Read More
by Daniel Giamario
Daniel and Cayelin at SAMS booth UAC 2012
In late May, Cayelin and I attended the UAC Conference in New Orleans, representing the Shamanic Astrology Mystery School. In addition to being invited to be a speaker, we had a table at the trade fair that was part of the conference. UAC (United Astrology Conference) is the biggest conference and therefore a big deal in the astrology world.
Since 1987, it has been held every 3 or 4 years, bringing together all the top astrology organizations including ISAR, NCGR and many others. For the 2012 UAC, over 1300 astrologers from around the world gathered for talks from over 120 astrologers on the faculty with 15 different tracks covering every known type of astrology. Read More
by Daniel Giamario
On the evening of March 3 Mars (13 Virgo 47) rose in the East, just as the Sun set in the west. Technically, this is called the Acronychal Rise similar to when the Full Moon rises in the East as the Sun sets in the West. This is also known as the Sun/Mars opposition.
This is the point in the Mars synodic cycle when Mars is closest to the Earth. In contrast Mars was furthest from the Sun (aphelion) on February 15, 2012. Two days after opposition, on March 5th, Mars was closest to the Earth, about 63 million miles away and is also in its brightest appearance from the Earth’s perspective.
by Daniel Giamario
I am writing this from the most extreme western tip of SW Ireland, on the Dingle peninsula of county Kerry. I am here until the end of May doing research and writing projects.
Scotland and Germany
I am also planning two side trips. One trip is returning to Callanish, on the Isle of Lewis in NW Scotland to visit Margaret Curtis and the Standing Stones for at least the 7th time.
My second trip is to visit a group of women in Bavaria, known as the Priestesses of Spica. Yes, Spica is that star in the constellation of the Virgin Priestess that I always intuited was the most important star represented the mysteries of the sacred feminine. And they agree! Read More
by Daniel Giamario
Total Lunar Eclipse images
On the night of December 20th, a group of 12 inspired, dedicated, and celebratory men and women gathered at my home near the Shamanic Astrology Mystery School in Southern Arizona to hold vigil for the total Lunar Eclipse occurring just hours before the December Solstice. Though the night started out a bit cloudy, we were fortunate that the clouds lifted during totality and it was also a relatively warm night. Read More