Meet the CRA Faculty

Margaret Gray: Founder, Instructor for Steps 1-4

Margaret Gray, MSW., B.A Counseling and Psychotherapy, is a consulting and teaching astrologer and psychotherapist based in Dublin, Ireland, although a part of her heart remains in Hawaii, where she lived for 10 years! Margaret’s work is grounded in a Jungian-based psychological approach, integrated with a soul-based perspective. Her main focus and interest is in the astrology of relationships. Read more at astrologypsychological.com.

Carole Taylor, Instructor for Steps 1-4

Carole Taylor is a full-time astrological consultant and educator, informed by a deep love of mythology, symbolism and the power of astrology to speak to the felt depths of human experience. She is a former President and Director of Studies at the Faculty of Astrological Studies, founder of its online classes programme and an extensive contributor to its course material. She is director of the Centre for Astrology, Myth and Symbol, and co-director of Asteria Teaching, as well as a tutor for Astrology University. She holds an MA in Myth, Cosmology and the Sacred, and was a tutor for several years on the Sophia MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology at the University of Wales, Trinity Saint David. Carole is the author of Astrology: Using the Wisdom of the Stars in Your Everyday Life and co-author of Journey Through Astrology. Find out more at www.caroletaylorastrology.com.

Alejo Lopez, Instructor for Steps 1-3

Alejo Lopez is a licensed psychologist with a second degree in Performing Arts and an MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology from the Sophia Centre at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, where he received the 2023/2024 Alumni Association Dissertation Prize. He is training to become a certified Jungian Analyst with the IAAP. Alejo works as a consultant astrologer and psychologist, aiming to foster self-awareness. He uses astrology’s symbolic language to guide individuals toward authentic self-discovery. Learn more at alejolopezastrology.com.

Nadiya Shah, Step 1 Instructor (Venus & Saturn)

French Vanity Fair named Nadiya Shah one of the top 12 astrologers on the planet, crowning her a pioneer in video astrology. She is an Award- Winning Astrologer, Author, Media Personality, and is one of the few people in the world to hold an M.A. in the Cultural Study of Cosmology and Divination, from the University of Kent, United Kingdom. Several of her books debuted as #1 New Releases in Astrology on Amazon, including Of Ravens & Dragonflies, The Body & The Cosmos, Prayers To The Sky, and The Universe is Wise and Loving. Her school, “Synchronicity University,” teaches astrology worldwide. Nadiya’s wildly popular Youtube channel, nadiyashahdotcom, is watched by faithful “Friends, Fans & Superstars” around the world. Visit Nadiya's website at nadiyashah.com.

Rick Levine, Step 1 Bonus:
A Psychological Approach to Relationship Astrology

Rick Levine has been a professional astrologer for nearly 50 years. For 20 of those years, he wrote a daily horoscope column, including 6.8 million words of daily astrology for Tarot.com, read by millions of readers on Yahoo.com, HuffingtonPost.com, LATimes.com, AOL.com, Beliefnet.com and more. Rick has co-authored 8 annual mass-market astrology books for Barnes & Noble (2006-2013) and was the subject of a feature documentary titled "Quantum Astrology," published by Sacred Mysteries, Inc. Additionally, he was a Founding Trustee of Kepler College (www.keplercollege.org). In 2018, Rick received the "International Astrologer of the Year Award" from the Krishnamurti Institute in Kolkata, India, and — a year later — received the "Fomalhaut Award for Astrological Excellence" from the ASA in Istanbul, Turkey. Rick has done thousands of individual natal chart consultations over the years and although he no longer writes a daily horoscope column, he now offers Internet-based astrology courses, webinars and astrological videos on his YouTube channel and through his Patreon community, as well as other podcasts.

Kim Farley, Step 3 Instructor (Pluto Square Pluto)

Kim Farley discovered astrology at the end of the 1980s and since then has tutored generations of students in London classes and internationally. A contributor to the volumes Journey Through Astrology and The Book of Music Horoscopes, she’s also the author of the booklet Astro Mind Maps and has been published in TMA and the AA Journal. Describing her own approach as the practice of applied imagination, she consults from home as well as worldwide online, and teaches with the independent school Asteria, which she founded in 2023 with Carole Taylor. Kim is also a professional vegan cook and funeral celebrant.

Alex Trenoweth, Step 3 Instructor (Adolescence & Relationships)

Alex Trenoweth is a distinguished author, educator, and award-winning astrologer renowned for her unique integration of astrology into educational contexts. She holds an MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology, a diploma from the Faculty of Astrological Studies, the ISAR CAP and she was awarded with an honorary PhD from the Krishnamurti Institute of Astrology for her groundbreaking research on adolescent behaviour and lunar phases. Trenoweth’s dedication to astrology and education has taken her across the globe, lecturing at conferences, workshops, and local astrology groups. Her work has been translated into several languages, including Farsi, Mandarin, and Hindi, reflecting her commitment to making astrology accessible to diverse audiences. Her website is www.alextrenoweth.co.uk.

Anne Ortelee, Step 4 Instructor (3 classes)

Anne Ortelee is a certified astrologer by ISAR-CAP, AMAFA, NCGR-PAA Level 3 and OPA. She started to study astrology in 1994 and in 2001 became a full-time astrologer. Since May 1995, she’s volunteered for NYC’s NCGR Chapter and other astrology organizations. Anne was the Treasurer of OPA for 7 years. She’s on the Board of the CG Jung Foundation. Since December 1998, Anne’s lectured at astrology conferences including UAC 2012 and 2018. She writes a regular newsletter, offers a New Moon Webinar monthly, twitters daily aspects to 73,000 people and offers three weekly podcasts about astrology. Anne offers daily podcasts, songs and aspects to her Patreon subscribers. She opened an online astrology school in 2022. Read more at AnneOrtelee.com.

Support Team

Meghan Kelly

Meghan is a Counseling Astrologer & Integrative Therapist who combines Astrology with Somatic and Trauma Psychotherapy and Family and Systemic Constellations. In addition to reading charts, Meghan uses astrology as a helpful tool in therapy to let elements of the birth chart both guide and complement the therapeutic process. She is also the creator of AstroConstellations™, a blend of Astrology with Family Constellations work. This brings the chart to life and allows you to interact with it and its influence on our lives today. She is an internationally recognized speaker, presenter, and trainer on the subject of Family Constellations and has a Moon Membership for those interested in the combination of Astrology and Constellations. Meghan is an outstanding graduate of the Centre for Relationships and Astrology and a regular contributor to CRA's social media posts. You can find out more at www.gettotheorigin.com.

Jorge Lancinha

Jorge Lancinha is a portuguese astrologer based in Porto, Portugal. He holds a degree in Fine Arts and has been studying Astrology and Spiritual Traditions since 2000. Starting in 2010, he has been exclusively devoted to the professional practice of Astrology. Since 2012, he has been developing training programs in Astrology with a focus on a psychological approach aligned with a Junguian archetypal perspective. He holds an ISAR C.A.P. certification. Exploring the human psyche within the context of spiritual development forms the foundation of his work as a consultant and researcher. Website: astrologia.jorgelancinha.com.

Robert Pacitti

Robert Pacitti is a professional consulting astrologer from Western Pennsylvania, integrating a background in arts education and nature spirituality into his practice. Robert works in both the psychological and vibrational modalities of astrology and currently holds the position of Grand Pendragon in the Ancient Order of Druids in America. He is a regular on the Talk Cosmos Good Vibrations, Astro Jam, and US Global Currents astrology panels and is a frequent presenter on integrating astrology into nature-based spiritual practices all over the United States. Robert is an outstanding graduate of the Centre for Relationships and Astrology and is a regular contributor to CRA's social media posts. You can find our more about him at www.deepearthastrology.com.