Astrologer, author, and president of the AFA Dave Campbell joins host Jenn Zahrt from Tempe (and Glendale!), AZ! This fascinating conversation covers forensic astrology, book publishing, and more, including: the composite chart of a group; understanding the rising sign; predictive astrology; how asteroids offer detail (including Chiron as a master teacher and astrologer); and pinpointing or eliminating suspects. Plus: the American Federation of Astrologers (AFA), how the stars can help find missing people, and keeping the publishing culture alive!

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Episode timestamps (conversation recorded February 2025):

00:31 – Dave is a full-time astrologer, owner of The Astrology Store in Glendale, AZ and the president of the AFA in Tempe. He has written three astrology books: Forensic Astrology, Interpreting Asteroids, and Amazing Asteroid Stories.

03:49 – Dave’s first astrology book – in third grade – was Sun Signs by Linda Goodman! As a young adult, he found A to Z Horoscope Maker and Delineator by Llewellyn George. Finally, he shouts out The Rising Sign: Your Astrological Mask by Jeanne Avery.

06:36 – If Dave could bring only three books to a deserted island, his first pick would be the previously mentioned The Rising Sign by Jeanne Avery.

07:21 – Dave’s second choice would be Predictive Astrology: Cycles of Change, Seasons of Meaning by Michele Adler.

09:13 – The third title Dave would bring is Asteroid Goddesses by Demetra George with Douglas Bloch.

11:51 – Interlude: Join the CAELi Support Drive and for only $35, you can enjoy your morning beverage out of a gorgeous CAELi mug!

12:37 – For beginners, Dave recommends The Astrologer's Handbook by Frances Sakoian and Louis Acker and Planets in Transit by Robert Hand. (And enjoy the side convo about The Transiting Planets – also by Sakoian and Acker – as well as info on Helen Adams Garrett’s pamphlets!)

16:17 – Learn more about the AFA at: https://www.astrologers.com/!

17:36 – Find Dave is at his website: https://theastrologystore.com/. On Insta, find him: @the.astrology.store. And on Facebook: @TheAstrologyStore. And join Dave this summer for his 10-week course on forensic astrology!

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Show notes by Jen Braun, JJ Boots Productions LLC.