Andrea Foster considers herself an Aquarian age astrologer. While she speaks of reality and predictive events, her attitude about astrology is somewhat unique. She does not use benefics or malefics, per se, as she feels planetary energies are equally good or bad, depending on one’s consciousness. If one’s vibration is high, the planet/sign will be utilized or expressed at its best. If one’s vibration is low or there is a lack of consciousness on behalf of the querent, or at least the querent’s environment (family, job, friends), the planet might express its worst energies, and then, LOOK OUT!
Andrea also has a different view of aspects. For example, trines don’t necessarily make things good—they may even facilitate difficult events, whereas squares can throw a wrench in the works of supposedly good planets and events or block a negative event.
In addition, Andrea believes that certain signs have different rulers than typically offered in astrology—mainly those signs that share planets, such as Taurus/Libra and Gemini/Virgo. She also doesn’t buy into the negative descriptions of other planetary points, especially Lilith and other feminine asteroids and/or points with “bad raps.” Her studies of the origins of myths and the “patriarchization” of feminine myth compel her to mention that Taurus is really a Cow, for example, and Lilith requires autonomy and equity and therefore simply doesn’t take any shit. These may not be popular views.
Andrea has been studying astrology since around the age of 12, which gives her over 50 years’ worth of learning, practicing, teaching, and experience in the science of astrology. She has been studying metaphysics for at least that long as well. She studied karmic astrology with Judy Hall, has lectured at NCGR meetings, and currently teaches and practices astrology in the Oklahoma City area. Her expertise includes karmic astrology, the Arabic parts, and, occasionally, the use of fixed stars and asteroids in prediction. Her main interest in astrology involves the naming mythology of the celestial bodies and those expressions, investigating karma and past lives as expressed in one’s chart, the prediction of current events, timing of events, and weather predicting.
Andrea Foster is an editor and author who has been in the book business since 1977. She recently retired from coaching the Academic Team at Redlands Community College (8 national wins), teaches Creative Writing online, and how to Write Publish & Market Your Book at the Canadian Valley Technology Center, CVTech. She is a former adjunct instructor for Redlands Community College in Writing, Composition, and Argument. She also is a judge for the National Veteran’s Administration Yearly Creative Writing Contest., as well and helps others write, publish, and market their books.
AD ASTRA! To the stars!