My work brings the innovative paradigm of Evolutionary Astrology into the astronomical accuracy of Constellational (True Sidereal) Astrology. Evolutionary Astrology has proven to be the most transformative, insightful, and beneficial school of astrology that I’m aware of. The Constellational zodiac illuminates the natural truth of celestial placements. Combined, they form a powerful marriage between the loving heart of compassion (which animates Evolutionary Astrology) and the wise mind of scientific precision (reflected by Constellational Astrology).
I was fortunate to stumble upon astrology relatively early in life. At age 19, I met Christine Gonze Conrad as a client… she eventually took me under her wing and did her best to instill in me an appreciation for the basic astrological principles and logic. I was immediately fascinated by this language of archetypes, mythos, and psyche. The fractal patterns of life and the cosmos had always held my fascination, but the power of astrology awed me… it awes me to this day. To wake up connected to that awe each morning, and be able to provide a conduit to it for others is a delight that I’m constantly grateful for.
Astrology and sidereal mythology are so powerful. I consider it a sacred duty to uphold the responsibilities that come along with that power, and to that end, endeavor to frame what I present in terms of personal empowerment. Some aspects and placements have reputations as “bad”, and rightfully so in many cases, but there is great possibility to support and balance those specific challenges… Armed with knowledge of the fundamental mechanics at work, we can more wisely approach energies which may not naturally be at ease, and reduce dis-ease and anxiety. We can identify areas where tensions build and avoid potential problems by recognizing constructive outlets for unruly energies. We can all gain tremendous confidence in our natural right to be ourselves; just as we are, and we can realize that although we all carry our unique struggles, there is nothing fundamentally wrong with us. Becoming familiar with one’s own astrology starts to build very meaningful bridges between one’s inner and outer worlds.
I’ve studied astrology for over twenty years, mostly focused on following my own transits as I learned. I came to realize that within the world of mainstream western practice (ie the tropical zodiac), there were things that always made a profound amount of sense, like aspects and personal transits… but then there were other things that I could never relate to and suspected of being inaccurate. (…like why I felt sure I wasn’t actually a Libra Sun, and other instances of feeling disconnected from my tropical birth chart… like something wasn’t right).
Friends had suggested that I cast my vedic chart online. When I learned that I could be a Virgo Sun, that resonated very well, as did the ‘new’ idea that I did not actually have an overabundance of air planets, but rather earth planets (also matching my experience of myself). These discoveries motivated me. I dug deeper and learned that vedic zodiacs were sidereal, meaning ‘oriented to the stars’ while tropical ones were oriented to the northern seasons. Digging into the history of astrology, I learned that in the ancient world, astrology had universally been practiced using the actual sky, or with sidereal charts, data, etc.
I was in the course of seeking a sidereal astrologer to consult, when one of my friends told me that she was doing something completely sidereal… not even using the usual zodiac but rather the actual skies… and she wanted to read my chart. She had been studying with a teacher named Athen who was doing something called ‘true sidereal astrology’… we sat down and right away it made crisp clear sense. I was looking at what felt like an accurate map… true to my lived experience of myself in every way… a door had opened.
When we understand and align with the forces at work in our lives, we can gain agency and personal power. On the other hand, we’re also able to understand those forces and aspects of our experience which may lie outside of our control. A holistic approach to astrology acknowledges both our natural strengths and limitations, and all in a personally empowering way. Illumination of a client’s psyche and life path is a profoundly meaningful offering that I make in order to assist them on their life journey, to bring benefit to them. It has proven to be consistently helpful; a deepening of the knowledge of what makes us unique as individuals… and also our role as an integrated part of a living cosmos. It’s been a deep honor to be able to make that offering.
In service to the highest good and to others, I have completed Mark Jones’ Counseling Skills For Astrologers coursework. I strive to meet and exceed the ethical guidelines for astrological practice agreed upon by the International Society for Astrological Research (ISAR).
Thank you to my parents, to the ancestors and the guides, and to my spiritual teachers! Thank you also to Athen Chimenti, Kenneth Bowser, Kim Nosworthy-Lovelace, Walter Berg, Ike Rodriquez, and to everyone advancing Western Sidereal Astrology! Special thanks to Gavin Burns at Capricorn Astrology Software for creating PROMETHEUS, Alicia at Tides of Io Astrology for introducing me to True Sidereal Astrology, to Mark Jones of The Pluto School for your truly exceptional guidance, and to Jeffery Wolf Green for bringing home a cosmic key for us. Thank you as well to the tropical fam: Alan Clay, Steven Forrest, Jamie Partridge, Wayman Stewart, Chani Nicholas, Edwin Learnard, Christine Gonze Conrad, the good people at Cosmic*Intelligence*Agency, and everyone who has blessed me with their knowledge… Kapiel Raaj, Sam Geppi, Ryan Kurczak, Jennifer Jacobsen, the list of the vedic practitioners who have blessed me is much longer but I’ll stop there! I’m forever grateful to those who carry the flame of star knowledge for us all… may it illuminate our highest truths!
-Michael Hartigan
MY TEACHERS & COURSEWORK
- 2001-2002 – Basic Tutoring and Introduction to Principles
- 2018 – True Sidereal Astrology – Beginner Course
- 2018 – True Sidereal Astrology – Advanced Course
- 2020 – Counseling Skills For Astrologers
- 2020 – Foundation Course in Transformational Astrology
- 2021 – Counseling Tools for Therapeutic Astrologers
- 2021 – Astrology and Soul Psychology
- 2021 – Evolutionary Astrology in Action
- 2022 – The Lunar Nodes – Integrating Your Spiritual and Worldly Self
- 2023-Ongoing – The School of Evolutionary Astrology Course (parts 1-3 of 3)
TESTIMONIALS
“My experience with One Sky Astrology has been nothing short of life changing. I, like many, have studied astrology throughout my life. Yet, nothing rang true until I started listening to Sidereal Astrology — especially at One Sky Astrology on YouTube. I then had One Sky do several charts for myself & family members. The charts were so in-depth — so well researched — that they gave us the tools to better understand ourselves… achieve our individual goals…. Yet, more importantly, they helped our family dynamic get back onto a more positive & productive track. We are eternally grateful for One Sky Astrology’s insight, input, and support of our personal & family needs. Thank you One Sky Astrology! 🙏💖🙏”
“After many years of delving into spirituality, and coming into contact with many different practitioners who explore (for want of better terminology) “soul coding”, using both astrology and other means, I have to say that today’s session with you was probably the most powerful and insightful I’ve ever experienced. You truly have a gift for this stuff. “
“Having had a few readings over the years, I can honestly say Michael of One Sky Astrology is in a league of his own. His chart interpretation and transits are the most thorough and insightful I have ever had . His knowledge and expertise is so extensive and always very interesting! I would highly recommend Michael to anyone. He is also the only astrologer I have ever recommend. Exceptional, thank you Michael. It is always a real joy to connect with Michael. He’s such a lovely man and so easy to talk to, which makes all the difference.”
“I found my chart reading with Michael to be very affirming. I have had my Western and Vedic charts read, and Michael’s chart reading was quite unique and really honed in on very specific areas of my personality and my life experience that the other chart readings did not address and answered many questions I have always had about myself. I felt like Michael held a safe space for me to go deep into exploring my patterns and the karmic situations in my life that needed further understanding and healing. He has a very calming and caring presence and a very clear mastery of the Evolutionary Astrology system he uses in his sessions. I recommend anyone wanting a focused, deep, healing, and unique approach to understanding and working with themselves to seek out Michael of One Sky Astrology for a reading. I was very impressed and felt empowered by my session with him.”
“This was one of the most insightful astrology sessions I’ve ever had. Through Michael’s lens, I saw parts of my chart, and my self, in new ways. His evolutionary bent lends itself to penetrating insights. In addition to the thoughtful, soul-reflecting observations, Michael held beautiful space. He was totally present, interested, and very gentle. I got a lot out of this reading.”
“Out of the multitudinous resources available online today regarding astrology and the readily available tools for people to use, astrology charts are among the most popular. Whether you are an avid advocate of astrology or just an occasional visitor, I have to recommend Michael as the go-to for insights you might not find otherwise. I found him to be very professional, dedicated, and insightful in our session together. The fact that he could tell me specific critical components of life-changing events in my life was not insignificant. However, the real gift is his intuition. Anyone can learn the different disciplines of science, and ancient astrology definitely is a form of science; still, not everyone is skilled in the amalgamation of intuition with the tools of science. I found his insights balanced and succinctly clear in a way that empowered my self-knowledge to continue to move my life in a direction that benefits my highest good and the highest good of those I love. A big shout out to him and a thank you!”
“As a fellow sidereal astrologist, I looked to Michael to give me some insights on some questions I had about astrocartography. He was so generous with his response and resources and at a time when he was personally very busy. So I appreciated that! I also LOVE his lunar cycle videos – very comprehensive and he brings in some of the other energy aspects (i.e. asteroids, etc.).”
“You’re really amazing, as an astrologer, as an analyst, as a therapist, as a seer, as a validator. So worth every penny!”
“Having my natal chart done with Michael was a truly mind blowing experience. I have had my natal chart interpreted a few times before, but this was the one that I found truly indepth, thorough and totally accurate. It has also been the most useful reading to me on my life journey and it was incredible the amount of information Michael was able to give. It made so many things clear to me that I hadn`t really understood before about my life, including my childhood experiences and life path. I booked my transits not long after this, and as I went through the year, Michael`s reading was just so exact it was amazing, not to mention an incredibly useful guide for the months ahead. I now book Michael every year for my transits and can honestly say that as far as I am concerned, Michael is the best astrologer I have ever known. Always I have found him polite, friendly, compassionate and really easy to talk to, all of which are very important when life situations or experiences may be a little sensitive. I would absolutely recommend Michael with no hesitation whatsoever.”
“Who knew so much insight could be gained through astrology?! Michael clearly knows what he’s talking about and not only that – absolutely beams with joy during the session because you can tell he’s doing what he loves. I learned so much about myself and my path. Michael answered all of my questions and gave me deep insight on areas I could focus my energy on to my benefit. I truly enjoyed sitting with him and will absolutely be back when I need some guidance in the future. More awareness needs to be shined on how valuable this subject is and Michael is the place to start.”
“Thank you for your follow-up and willingness to provide additional clarification on certain points. Your effort in ensuring that I was fully satisfied with the reading is greatly appreciated. The level of detail, care, and ability to articulate complex concepts with ease made the experience truly meaningful.”
“Michael feels like a well seasoned astrologer, who is passionate about what he knows. I am an astrology student and he was great at tailoring our time to where my understanding of astrology is at so that we could go deep into my chart. As a women, I found him very professional and aware of boundaries, and he had also come highly recommended from a friend. I found the reading to be very expansive and grounded. He was realistic about my chart and gave me helpful advice that was focused and sincere.”
“Michael is very knowledgeable about his craft and open minded (no fear, guilt or dogma).. He handles you very gently and holds space for you. If you’re self conscious about your chart, he doesn’t leave you out in the cold as he can see the silver lining in things. The reading helps you to gain insight and articulate some things that you couldn’t before and he gives ample time in a session to get through the information and dialogue about it. He’s very patient, open to questions and somehow manages to deliver and transmute any potentially sensitive topic with ease and grace. I highly recommend getting a reading with Michael.”
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