Contributors Bios - Moon Astrology from Mooncircles.com


	A popular columnist with The Mountain Astrologer since 1991, Dana Gerhardt is an internationally respected astrologer. She has lectured extensively and written for astrology publications on several continents. Her ongoing passions are the moon and living the intuitive life. Dana worked for many years in the corporate sector, where she observed the undeniable influence of natural cycles. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude from Occidental College in Los Angeles and did graduate work in literature at Columbia University and CSULA. Dana can be contacted by email.

	April Elliott Kent is a practicing astrologer, writer, and web designer. Her writing has been featured in The Mountain Astrologer and Wholistic Astrologer magazines, and in Llewellyn's Moon Sign Books. Her first book, Star Guide to Weddings, was published in February 2008 by Llewellyn Worldwide. A graduate of San Diego State University with a degree in Communication, April currently lives in San Diego, California with her husband Jonny and their cats, Bodhi and Spike. Her astrological articles and tutorials can be read at her website, Big Sky Astrology. April can be contacted by email.

	Julia Bondi began her study of Astrology and Metaphysics in 1973. Julia has been an accomplished counseling astrologer, intuitive, teacher and writer for more than 30 years. With degrees in clinical psychology and esoteric philosophy Julia brings insight, clarity and caring to her work. As a seeker, intuitive and teacher Julia draws her wisdom and dedication to spirituality from her moon rising on her ascendant, her 12^th house stellium in Gemini and her Pisces midheaven. Julia can be contacted by email.

	Simone Butler is an intuitive astrologer with more than 20 years of experience helping people engage with the mystery of their lives. In addition to having a consulting practice with clients throughout the world, Simone has taught many astrology classes and workshops, most recently at the Learning Annex in San Diego and the Golden Door Spa in Escondido. Simone's articles have been featured in The Mountain Astrologer, The L.A. Times and many other publications. She has worked with 12 Signs, Inc. since 1992, and currently writes the daily forecasts for the Starscroll. Her features also appear regularly at AOL Horoscopes. A priestess of Isis who is passionate about natural building, Simone lives in San Diego, California. She can be contacted by phone at (760) 741-3823 or visit her website.

	Pythia Peay is a writer, speaker, and workshop teacher on a variety of spiritual themes ranging from women's spirituality, dreamwork, myth, and astrology. Her articles have appeared in a variety of publications, such as "The Cleveland Plain Dealer," "George" magazine, "Common Boundary," and "The Utne Reader." She studied and taught meditation for many years with the Sufi teacher, Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan, and is the editor of his book, Awakening: A Sufi Experience. She is also the author of Soul Sisters: The Five Sacred Qualities of A Woman's Soul, and Mercury Retrograde: Its Myth and Experience. Pythia can be contacted by email.

	Jean Hinson Lall is a professional astrologer and psychotherapist who has been in private practice in Baltimore, Maryland since 1975. A former Peace Corps staff member and Fulbright scholar in India, she holds an M.A. degree in archetypal studies. She also has a background in religious studies and is developing a theology of housework. Her writings have appeared in Spring, Common Boundary, and The Astrotherapy Newsletter. Jean is a Certified Consulting Astrologer (NCGR Level IV) and a Diplomate of the American Psychotherapy Association. She has lectured widely on astrology, myth and archetypal psychology and is Director of the Institute for the Study of Imagination. She is available for consultations in person or by telephone. Jean can be contacted by email.