communityspotlight Maya White: Demystifying Astrology by Beth Davis A
s a professional astrologer and intui- tive guide, Maya White has spent the past 25 years helping hundreds of people better understand their lives and the world around them by combining spiritual understanding with practical ac- tion—an approach aimed at ‘demystifying’ astrology, making it more understandable and more approachable.
Her own passion for astrology began
as a teenager growing up in Boulder, Colo- rado. Always spiritual (she and her family embraced Tibetan culture and attended many Buddhist events), she began reading countless books on spirituality and mysti- cism and was consistently fascinated by all she learned.
She attended the University of Maine, where she earned a degree in
music. White says she held several jobs over the years but never felt truly happy or fulfilled. “I felt as if I had come to a point of despair,” she explains. “I wasn’t happy but never thought I could actually make a living doing what I loved, which was astrology.”
On a whim, she decided to take out a three-line ad- vertisement in a Maine newspaper promoting her services as an astrologer. That ad would end up changing her life. An editor of a local startup magazine contacted her to see if she would be interested in contributing articles and monthly horoscopes. White agreed and has been a regular contributor of articles and original monthly horoscopes for over 10 years. It was the push she would need to determine she was on the right path professionally. “I believe that things work out divinely and feel certain that this is my calling and has given me a career path that is financially rewarding and joyful,” she says.
Today, her articles and horoscopes have been published all over the world, including India, Thailand, Sweden, the UK and the U.S. She is also one of only 90 people in the world certified in Astro*Carto*GraphyTM
, a specialized branch of as-
trology that White says helps people find their perfect place on Earth for love, prosperity and personal growth. According to White, Astro*Carto*Graphy is a means of discovering where in the world one is affected and how. Not only can individuals understand what forces influence them in their present location, but Astro*Carto*Graphy can show the best places to pursue their dreams, find spiritual growth, improved health, love and romance, prosperity or adventure. White says it was instrumental in understanding her own life
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and what led her to various locations. It also provides documentation, which is important to White. “I’ve seen a lot of silliness in not getting real evidence, so I like to provide as much documentation as I can. It is all part of my approach to make astrology more plausible.” In 2008, she created Easy Astrology Oracle Cards and Guidebook: Unlock Your Inner Guide, published by Hay House. The Easy Astrology Oracle Cards are a complete learning system she devel- oped to help people understand astrology through the use of imagery combined with meaningful symbols. The cards also provide insights when used as a predic- tive oracle—in a manner similar to tarot cards. The accompanying guidebook is illustrated with key images and insightful
text based on her many years of experience. White says the book is ideal for anyone interested in astrology—from begin- ners to advanced practitioners.
In support of her Easy Astrology Oracle Cards, she regu- larly conducts workshops and speaks on related topics that help people further their knowledge and develop intuitive skills related to astrology, mythology and spirituality. Her next international workshop—the 2012 Goddess Retreat—is scheduled for September in Bali.
In addition to her expertise in astrology, White has added to her training by becoming certified as an Agent of Conscious Evolution (ACE) by Barbara Marx Hubbard. ACE training supports participants in being catalysts for con- sciously evolving a brighter future.
A strong believer in delivering a positive message and helping people use astrology as an ally in their life, White offers free monthly horoscopes and monthly newsletters in addition to private sessions and consultations. She serves cli- ents all over the world, with most of her consultations done by telephone.
“I am here to help people unravel questions and help come up with solutions and answers,” explains White. “In ad- dition to providing specifics regarding timing and relationships, I regard my function as a counselor. I can give advice and sup- port, but ultimately, the client has to make their own decisions.”
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 888-588-MAYA (6292) or visit
MayaWhite.com. Follow @MayaWhite on Twitter or
Facebook.com/MayaWhite Astrologer. See ad, page 27.
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