Welcome to Wholistic Astrology
Astrology is an ancient system in which personal qualities and tendencies as well as events and activities are associated with patterns and cycles of the planets of our solar system. In modern astrology we use three parts of a horoscope to determine the factors in a person’s life. First are the positions of eight planets of our solar system plus the Sun and the earth’s Moon. They are in turn related to the constellations of our galaxy (called signs). The planets and signs are connected to areas of life experience (called houses). Through a reading of a horoscope we can perceive the tools, strengths, challenges and weaknesses to work with or work through.
Wholistic means integration. Wholistic Astrology is a way of interpreting a horoscope so that all aspects are considered. We can see tendencies in external areas such are career, finance and social needs. We can also explore internal drives involving emotional, psychological and spiritual elements of a person’s life. We can see the programming influences of early childhood and discuss their significance in adulthood. By uniting the disparate aspects of our being in a positive way, Wholistic Astrology can be a powerful tool for growth and self-mastery.
These influences are depicted in a fundamental way through the natal chart and can be reflected in present time through an update reading.
Rio Olesky received a Bachelor’s Degree in humanities from the University of California at Berkeley and a Master’s Degree in humanities from San Francisco State University. He has been a serious student of astrology since 1967 and a professional astrologer since 1976. Rio also writes monthly columns for local and national publications. He gives lectures and has been on radio and television talk shows. Rio’s Beginning Astrology classes are held at Santa Rosa Junior College and his intermediate classes are held at New Horizons School, in Santa Rosa. Both classes have been ongoing since the mid-70’s. Although his primary focus is spiritual (he has been a practitioner of Kriya Yoga since 1975), Rio also brings to his readings the experience of being a husband, father and grandfather. He is also an accomplished didgeridoo player.
Rio invites you to call or write for more information.