What brought you to astrology?
My Mother brought to me Astrology! She’s a Cancer Sun, read Linda Goodman’s Sun Signs and was amazed that she gave birth to a pair of Gemini Twins. Me being one half! So it was just a part of my family’s vocabulary and I started learning Astrology since I was 12 because of it..
Who did you study astrology with?
I studied with NCGR Long Island’s chapter and learned from Armand Diaz, Maria DeSimone, Ophira and Tali Edut, Samuel Reynold, Steven Forest, Tara Aal, Mecca Woods, and Janelle Belgrave.
What is your specialty, or focus?
The Astrology of Relational Intelligence; I want to see Astrology explored as a skill building framework to help other people feel greater satisfaction in the relationships that determine the quality of their life.
What are your top 3 favorite astrology books?
Jan Spiller’s Astrology for The Soul, SexTrology by Starsky and Cox, and Linda Goodman’s Sun Signs
If you could have dinner with any historical astrologer, who would it be?
Walter Mercado, hand’s down!
Is there a planet, sign, or aspect you’ve been exploring lately that represents an archetype or energy that feels important to you right now?
The Sun
Are there any additional comments you would like to make about your lecture?
I sound convinced but I’m sure of nothing!
Colin Bedell is an artist who uses astrology as his primary medium to improve the quality of our wellbeing and relationships. He co-founded QueerCosmos, a platform bringing astrology into conversation with LGBTQIA+ lives and communities. Named one of the most influential people in wellness by Well + Good, Colin is the resident astrologer for THEM, the author of three books, and the creator of the Star Crossed deck. His work has been featured on Good Morning America, MTV, New York Magazine, and The Sunday Times (UK), and he appeared as an astrologer on Discovery+’s Written In The Stars.