Zane B. Stein
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Zane B. Stein is an American
astrologer
and researcher, and is known as the world's leading astrological authority on Chiron
. For his work in this field, he received the Canopus Award For Excellence in 1998.
, U.S.A. on 17 June 1951 and first began studying astrology in 1969. When Chiron
was discovered in 1977, Zane contacted Dr Brian Marsden, then-head of the Minor Planet Center at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
who provided him with an ephemeris of this new body. Armed with this information, he formed The Association for Studying Chiron which published and distributed Chiron information and research worldwide.
He wrote the first article about Chiron, "Chiron: What Does It Mean To You?", which appeared in the January 1981 issue of Dell Horoscope magagazine, which was reprinted in their October 1984 issue as a "Notable Reprint".
Dialoguing with Neil F. Michelsen of Astro Computing Services, Zane was instrumental in their decision to include Chiron's position in the American Ephemeris.
In 1983, he published first Chiron reference, "Interpreting Chiron", which he included two years later in his book, Essence and Application: A View From Chiron.
Zane moderates the Yahoo Group., Centaurs, where Chiron, Pholus, Nessus and other Centaurean bodies are discussed.
He is currently seeking to unravel the meanings of the other Centaurean bodies and Trans-Neptunians, especially Eris
.
Zane has lectured throughout the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, and Australia. He is a member of ISAR, AFAN, and the Metropolitan Atlanta Astrological Society, and currently resides in Marietta
, Georgia
.
United States
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astrologer
Astrologer
An astrologer practices one or more forms of astrology. Typically an astrologer draws a horoscope for the time of an event, such as a person's birth, and interprets celestial points and their placements at the time of the event to better understand someone, determine the auspiciousness of an...
and researcher, and is known as the world's leading astrological authority on Chiron
2060 Chiron
2060 Chiron is a minor planet in the outer Solar System. Discovered in 1977 by Charles T. Kowal , it was the first-known member of a new class of objects now known as centaurs, with an orbit between Saturn and Uranus.Although it was initially classified as an asteroid, it was later found to...
. For his work in this field, he received the Canopus Award For Excellence in 1998.
Biography
Zane was born in Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaPennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
, U.S.A. on 17 June 1951 and first began studying astrology in 1969. When Chiron
Chiron
In Greek mythology, Chiron was held to be the superlative centaur among his brethren.-History:Like the satyrs, centaurs were notorious for being wild and lusty, overly indulgent drinkers and carousers, given to violence when intoxicated, and generally uncultured delinquents...
was discovered in 1977, Zane contacted Dr Brian Marsden, then-head of the Minor Planet Center at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory is a research institute of the Smithsonian Institution headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where it is joined with the Harvard College Observatory to form the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics .-History:The SAO was founded in 1890 by...
who provided him with an ephemeris of this new body. Armed with this information, he formed The Association for Studying Chiron which published and distributed Chiron information and research worldwide.
He wrote the first article about Chiron, "Chiron: What Does It Mean To You?", which appeared in the January 1981 issue of Dell Horoscope magagazine, which was reprinted in their October 1984 issue as a "Notable Reprint".
Dialoguing with Neil F. Michelsen of Astro Computing Services, Zane was instrumental in their decision to include Chiron's position in the American Ephemeris.
In 1983, he published first Chiron reference, "Interpreting Chiron", which he included two years later in his book, Essence and Application: A View From Chiron.
Zane moderates the Yahoo Group., Centaurs, where Chiron, Pholus, Nessus and other Centaurean bodies are discussed.
He is currently seeking to unravel the meanings of the other Centaurean bodies and Trans-Neptunians, especially Eris
Eris (dwarf planet)
Eris, formal designation 136199 Eris, is the most massive known dwarf planet in the Solar System and the ninth most massive body known to orbit the Sun directly...
.
Zane has lectured throughout the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, and Australia. He is a member of ISAR, AFAN, and the Metropolitan Atlanta Astrological Society, and currently resides in Marietta
Marietta, Georgia
Marietta is a city located in central Cobb County, Georgia, United States, and is its county seat.As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 56,579, making it one of metro Atlanta's largest suburbs...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
.
Works
- Essence and Application: A View From Chiron, by Zane B. Stein. ISBN 0-917573-07-2.
- Chiron: Essence et Interprétation, by Zane B. Stein. ISBN 2-88063-137-8.
- Wendepunkt Chiron: Essenz Und Andwendung, by Zane B. Stein. ISBN 3-925100-08-3
- Hercules Unchained: The Astrological Heracles and Pholus, by Zane B. Stein, The Mountain Astrologer February 1995
- Eris Stirs Up Trouble, by Zane B. Stein, The Mountain Astrologer April/May 2007
External links
- Zane B. Stein's website
- Horoscopes: Fact or Fiction? Interview of Zane B Stein by [Mahsa Khalilifar]
- ASTROTHEME Astrology and birth chart