"Know thyself." -Message on the proanos at the Oracle at Delphi.

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Demaris and Joseph at
Coral Castle in Homestead, FL.

Astrological Studies for Personal Growth and Wellbeing

Welcome to Celestial Mandala. My name is Joseph. I've been studying astrology for two years. I am currently apprenticing with Jeffrey Brock of the Astrological & Metaphysical Research Center of Miami, Florida. He offers great beginners classes if you ever want to satiate your curioisity about astrology, tarot, and other metaphysical knowledge.

I am a member of the Association for Young Astrologers, the South Florida Astrological Association, and the National Center for Geocosmic Research. I am preparing to take the NCGR-1 test this summer.

Feel free to contact me with any basic astrology questions. Answering questions helps me deepen my understanding in addition to helping you out! If you need a new copy of your natal chart, wondering how to use the energy of the upcoming new moon, or other basic questions:

Email Joseph

Astrology Chart Calculation & Math Guide (for Newbies!)

When I first learned to calculate a natal chart, the math was quite overwhelming. So many steps! What is siderial time again? How about TLT, LIT and GMT? Actually, it's not as overwhelming as it first seems. With practice and repetition, one can realize that it's just a big formula, and once you've got it, you just 'plug and play'.

On the Math link, I'm going to be adding a set of instructions and (hopefully!) video tutorials that will guide you through some chart calculations. I've undertaken this little project as a way to help myself and some of my friends brush up on their math skills.

After you do some charts by scratch and start to be 'dangerous' with it, I can assure you something will "click" inside your head. Doing astro math actually made my learning of other math easier. You'll soon be calling yourself a "math-magician".