This in an upcoming talk for the Scottish Astrological Association focused on planetary clarification and remediation.

Each of us, born under a unique sky, share our nature with a set of specific astrological arrangements- offering strength and weakness, competence and ineptitude, and support and challenge. In astrology, this is the proverbial "hand you were dealt".

In this game called "life", we understand that - despite what we are given - it matters most how you play. We could call this "the participatory route" available within astrology. When we participate, we put ourselves back into conversation and engagement with the living cosmos.

In a given natal chart, some planets carry a heavy load- these require nurturance. Some are cocky- these require clarification. Others still are debilitated and in need of support. In this talk, JD Kelley of Cunning as Folk will build upon a foundation of identifying strengths and weakness in the natal chart to present a survey of methods for planetary remediation though chart examples. Through restorative and empowering practices, we can bring more balance to our natal placements and coherence to our unique nature.

JD’s academic background is in Anthropology: studying religious experience animism, magic, education, and the imaginal.

His astrological leanings are both traditional and contemporary - focusing mainly on those Hellenistic and archetypal, respectively - alongside a deep interest in astrological magic and sorcery.

He is influenced by various historical approaches to magic, the mixing of magical traditions throughout the world, by an animist view of the Cosmos, by art and art-making, and by visionary and ecstatic practices.

You can find him at Cunning as Folk where he teaches and practices his range of esoteric arts.