Psychological Soul Centered Astrology with astrologer Margaret Gray, B.A Trinity College Dublin, MSW, D. Psych. Astrology
Member of the UK Astrological Association, ISAR and the Ass. of Professional Astrologers International. Former tutor for the Centre for Psychological Astrology (CPA), London International
Locations: Ireland - Honolulu, Hawaii - California - New York
Bio - Margaret Gray
Astrological Background
My lifelong interest in astrology became a passion when I first started my formal studies in Astrology in the late 80's in Bristol, UK with Psychological Astrologer, Cate Reidy.
Following 6 years of weekly classes, I completed the three year Diploma course at the Centre for Psychological Astrology in London (Jungian focus). Whilst there, I had the good fortune of studying with world renowned psychologist, and astrologer Liz Greene, astrologer and internationally renowned author Melanie Reinhart, and the late astrologer and well loved author Charles Harvey. On completion of my studies I was awarded the Diploma with a distinction for my work.
In 2005 my colleague John Green and I, were elected by Liz Greene to set up the International section of the CPA. We organized and taught the first CPA Psychological Astrology foundation course and seminar outside the UK, in San Francisco. This was a huge success, leading to further courses in Newport Beach, New York and Dublin.
My Astrological work has evolved over the past few years, merging a soul centered focus with a psychological approach. I continue to do individual and couple consultations internationally via skype and phone, as well as in person, when I am on location. I also love teaching courses and seminars in Ireland, the USA and internationally, both independently and with other astrologers, as well as colleagues from other healing disciplines. I am currently the book reviewer for the ISAR journal and write a regular astrology feature for Positive Life Magazine Ireland.
Other Training and Credentials
My primary degree was in Sociology from Trinity College Dublin (my birth home). I later obtained an MSW in Clinical Social Work in the USA and worked for 16 years in the voluntary and statutory sectors in Ireland and the UK. My clinical work spanned child abuse, addictions, fostering, adoption and domestic violence. Over the years I continued with my personal training, supervision and therapy with an ongoing interest in depth and transpersonal psychology. I am also an accredited Life/Vocation Coach, NLP practitioner and Reiki Master.
Prior to obtaining my Green Card through the lottery program in 2004 I co-owned and directed 'The Bristol School of Holistic Therapies' in the UK where I also taught astrology.
In April 2004 I was fortunate to be able to follow my life dream and move to Hawai'i where my heart and soul finally felt truly at home. Although primarily based in the USA, I continue to visit Ireland to visit friends and family as well as to teach and do consultations.
Specific areas of Astrological Interest
I particularly enjoy working with Vocation and Creativity, assisting
individuals of all ages to unearth inner talents, skills and resources.
I believe that discovering, manifesting and living out what we truly enjoy, enables our
heart to open, allowing us to connect easily with ourselves and
others.
What informs me?
My work as a Psychological Astrologer is informed by my belief in the power of the unconscious and particularly by the writings of Carl Jung, Joseph Campbell, Marian Woodman, James Hollis and Liz Greene. I view the chart as a symbolic tool which can assist each of us in understanding our personal myths and support us in our unique and precious journey of individuation. I am also informed by Reiki and the writings of Edgar Cayce, Neale Donald Walsh, Marianne Williamson and Esther and Jerry Hicks amongst many others. I continue to seek ways to integrate the centrality of our soul self in our experience of incarnation on this planet.
Other Interests
One of my great passions in life is the ocean. Having
grown up on a small Island, I have always felt a sense of comfort
surrounded by a large body of water and since childhood, I have had a
fascination with the different shapes and shades of the ocean waves. For fun I love to boogie board in the warm ocean off Oahu.
My other interests include non-fiction writing about social issues which concern me; particularly around children's rights some of which have been published in Social Work magazines in the UK. I have also written for the UK Astrological Association Journal and have had a short story published in an anthology in Hawai'i.
One of my current dreams and projects is to set up a Healing Center for Children in Hawai'i. If you would like to be a part of this project, or have any suggestions or thoughts about it, or if you would just like to discuss it further, I would be delighted to hear from you. I am also very interested in working with children who are very sensitive to energies.
Margaret Gray - Psychological Astrology - Consultations with Individuals, Therapists, Counselors, Analysts, Healers and Teachers. Classes & Workshops.
