Archetypos Podcast 10. John Townley - Learning to read on a boat, working as an LSD guide, becoming an astrologer, shortcomings of astrology + more
Omg episode 10! John Townley has a lot to say and I could listen to his stories all day.
John Townley is best known as the astrologer who popularized the composite chart, a tool that's become indispensable when doing relationship astrology.
We have a second episode coming up that's a more technical astrology episode where we discuss the composite, but this episode is STORIES + MEMORIES.
We discuss John's childhood, his parents, learning to read on a boat, studying music with the Rev. Gary Davis, politics in astrology, how John got into astrology, astrology and music, working as an LSD Guide (inc. how to prevent a bad trip!), and the shortcomings of astrology.
John Townley is a pioneer astrologer, musician, journalist, and maritime historian – he is the “father” of the composite chart, which he introduced in 1973, and his work with astrological and natural cycles has focused on exploring the physical basis for astrology.
Current books include The Composite Chart, Lunar Returns, Dynamic Astrology, and Planets In Love. He has three new CD albums out on Berlin’s Lollipoppe Shoppe Records. His ongoing astrological, musical, and maritime efforts may be tasted at www.astrococktail.com.
Y'all, this man is so unusual and interesting, has already made astrological history, and in general, a true TREAT. 💖
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