Volume 38 (2) 2026
CURRENT ISSUE

- Editorial: Beyond Proof and Disproof
by Robert Currey - Physical Violence and Mars Aspects to the Fastest Moving Planets View Abstract
by Serge Daigno - Planetary Formations and Life Patterns
A Quantitative Analysis of Vocational Distributions in Three Astrological Groups View Abstract
by Kyle Pierce - Chiron–Saturn Aspects in Relation to Sexual Orientation and Suicide View Abstract
by Christopher Benton - The Gods of War: An Extended Statistical Analysis of Planetary Alignments and the Outbreak of War View Abstract
by Tom Stedall and Carolina Martin - A Statistical Test of Primary Directions in Predicting Violent Death: A Null Result View Abstract
by Aleksei Borealis
Opinion Section
- House Division: Questions Raised by Peer Review
by Robert Currey - Kinematic Fidelity in Celestial Partitioning: A Topocentric Audit
by David Bustamante Segovia - Response to the Topocentric Audit
by Alejandra Eusebi Polich - Response to the Topocentric Audit
By a peer reviewer
- House Division: Questions Raised by Peer Review
Volume 38 (1) 2026

- Editorial: The Challenge of Astrological Research
by Tom Stedall and Carolina Martín - Astronomical Angular Configurations and Earthquake Activity: A Statistical Study View Abstract
by Paola Cruz Yáñez - Midpoints in School Shootings View Abstract
by Manda Selva - Should the Tropical Zodiac Signs Be Inverted to Their Opposites in the Southern Hemisphere? View Abstract
by Vincent Godbout and Hubert Brun - A Literature Review in Historical Mundane Astrology View Abstract
by Carolina Martín and Tom Stedall
Volume 37 (2) 2025

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- Consultant Editors and Writer’s Guidelines
- Editorial: Kepler Day, Solar Cycles and Unexpected Replications
by Robert Currey - Increased Cancer Risk Ratios for Pluto Square Planetary Aspects
by Christopher Benton View Abstract - Longevity, creativity and the 27-day solar rotation cycle. Part 1
by Graham Douglas View Abstract - Astrophysics of Astrological Aspects Part 2 View Abstract
The Solar Parker Spiral and Interplanetary Electromagnetic Mechanisms
by Keith Bound - Essential Theorems for Harmonic Astrology View Abstract
by Christopher Benton
Volume 37 (1) 2024

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Editorial: Confirming the Ancient Wisdom of Medical Astrology?
by Robert Currey
A Predictive Model of Mortality Using Secondary Progressions
by Vincent Godbout
Is Pisces More Likely to Have Heart Problems? A Replication of a Dismissed
Result but with an Important Medical Astrology Twist View Abstract
by Christopher Benton
The Astrophysics of Astrological Aspects Orbital Forces, Solar Dynamics
& the Venus-Earth-Jupiter-Saturn System View Abstract
by Keith Bound
Validation of the Tropical Zodiac? View Abstract
by Vincent Godbout & Hubert Brun
Dean et al.’s Troubling Critique of Astrology Science or Sceptical Advocacy?
by Paul Westran
Volume 36 (2) 2024

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Editorial: The Complex Pattern of Lunar Cycles and Outer Planetary Cycles By Robert Currey
The Electromagnetic Effect of New and Full Moon Phases on Earth by Keith Bound read abstract
Testing 12 models of Planetary Dominance by Vincent Godbout read abstract
An Updated Astrological Signature for Male-to-Female Transsexuality by Christopher Benton read abstract
The Braid of Time: Jupiter-Saturn-Neptune Cycles as Cultural Paradigms by Robert Tulip
Pilot Study of Predicting the Timing of Events Using Horary Astrology Methods by Aleksei Borealis read abstract
Letter from Wout Heukelom read
Letter from Garry Phillipson read
Letter from Mike Harding read
Volume 36 (1) 2023

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Editorial: An Auspicious Start by Robert Currey
The Gods of War: Investigation of the planetary alignments and the onset of war by Tom Stedall read abstract
The Correlation between Outer Planet Cycles & World News Trends over 38 years by Robert Currey read abstract
A Brief Research Note on an Astrological Condition Related to Male-to-Female
Transsexuality by Christopher Benton read abstract
The marriage of astrology and AI: A model of alignment with human values and intentions by Ken McRitchie
Replication of the Adjusted Planetary Dominance Model: Testing an independent sample of 61 biographies by Vincent Godbout & Vital Coron read abstract
A Comparative Study of Zodiacal Signs on the House Cusps of Quadrant and Equal sized House Systems by Kyösti Tarvainen read abstract
Signs and Houses appear to operate independently in Classical Synastry by Kyösti Tarvainen read abstract
Understanding Astrology: A Question of Belief By Garry Phillipson read article in full
Letter from Mike Harding read
Volume 35 (2) 2023

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Editorial: Quest for Replication and Corroboration by Robert Currey
A Model for Planetary Dominance Convincing Evidence from Biographical
Analysis by Vincent Godbout and Vital Coron read abstract
Square aspects to the Midheaven and Ascendant as an explanation of the
Gauquelin findings by Kyösti Tarvainen and Vincent Godbout read abstract
Planetary orbits and natural numbers by Johnson Holt read abstract
Refuting False Self-Attribution through Empirical Analysis of the
Astrological Elements in Personality Assessments by Robert Currey read abstract
Review Understanding Astrology: A critical review of a thousand
empirical studies 1900- 2020 read article in full
Letter from Jose Beccerra
Letter from Arthur Mather
Volume 35 (1) 2022

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Editorial: Quantifying Archetypes by Robert Currey
Alignments of the outer planets & news highlights 1984-2021 by Johnson Holt read abstract
Tight versus wide & applying versus separating aspects by Kyösti Tarvainen read abstract
Opinion Section
Comparison of critical reviews of research by Robert Currey
Introduction to his interview with Arthur Mather by Graham Douglas
Arthur Mather interviewed by Graham Douglas Astrological Research in the Twenty-first Century by Roy Gillett
Introduction to his interview with Suitbert Ertel by Garry Phillipson
Suitbert Ertel interviewed by Garry Phillipson
Book Review: David Cochrane’s The Astrology of Bipolar Disorder by Robert Currey
Volume 34 (2) 2022

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Editorial: Renaissance or Recent Advances? by Robert Currey
How aspects to Pisces Sun enhance potential fame by Kyösti Tarvainen read abstract
The Physics of the Astrological Ages by Robert Tulip read abstract
Machine learning tackles an ancient claim in Mundane Astrology by Renay Oshop read abstract
Meta-Analysis of Recent Advances in Natal Astrology with a universal Effect Size by Robert Currey read abstract
Patrice Guinard (1957-2021) by Kenneth Irving
The Evidence List 1960-2021 Compiled by Robert Currey
Volume 34 (1) 2021

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Editorial: The Past Honoured, Mysteries Unravelled, Secrets Revealed and some Self-Reflection.
Interview with Simon Best, the first editor of Correlation
Confirmation of Ptolemy’s 5-degree rule for Koch and Equal houses by Kyösti Tarvainen
Can success with IVF treatment following astrological advice be accounted for by the Placebo Effect? by Nicola Smuts-Allsop
The New York Suicide Study – Reconsidered and Reversed by Robert Currey
Human longevity, the Gauquelin Effect and Helio-centric cycles by Graham Douglas
Guessing aspects from interviews and obituaries by Kyösti Tarvainen
Book review by Philip Graves: A Critical Introduction to Psychological Astrology with Scientific Backing Authored by Kyösti Tarvainen & Raimo Nikula.
Letter from Gerhard Mayer
Volume 33 (2) 2021

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Editorial: Is the P-Value still our Litmus Test?
Robert Currey
Astrology using Progressed Synastry in 1,300 Public Cases. A Validation Study
Paul Westran
To use or not to use midpoints?
Vincent Godbout
A study of midpoints in theologians’ charts
Kyösti Tarvainen
Statistical studies have started to advance astrological techniques.
Kyösti Tarvainen
Testing astrology based on practice rather than theory.
Robert Currey
Justice for the Supreme Court. Delving beyond a Sun Sign Test of 114 Justices
Robert Currey
Replication of Ertel’s result on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Saturn in Gauquelin Key sectors.
Graham Douglas
Volume 33 (1) 2020

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Editorial:
Roy Gillett “Very Special Thanks to Dr Pat Harris”
Pat Harris “Reflections on 20 years as editor”
Robert Currey “Handing over the Helm”
Is the Gauquelin Effect born at conception?
Michel Gauquelin’s intuition on geomagnetic micro-pulsations
Graham Douglas
Metaphysical Psychology: The 8th Great Problem of Astrology Mike Harding
Flaws in Kennet Gillman’s Planetary sequence and astrological heredity Jan Kampherbeek
Response Kennet Gillman
Response Jan Kampherbeek
Final response: reactions by Kennet Gillman and Jan Kampherbeek
Volume 32 (2) 2020

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Editorial: The Evidence Accumulates, but Proof is never possible
The Evidence List: 63 studies
Robert Currey
An Automated Matching Test: Comparing astrological charts with biographies Vincent Godbout
Suicide and Birthtime Peter Fraiss
Estimation of aspect orbs by the computer Kyösti Tarvainen PhD
A Brief Introduction to Qualitative Research in Astrology Glenn Perry
Evaluating the effect of the rounding errors in the Gauquelin data
Kyösti Tarvainen PhD and Vincent Godbout
Volume 32 (1) 2018

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Editorial: New Milestones
Planetary influence on the success of NFL Head Coaches
Courtney Roberts
On the astrological polarity in extravert and introvert groups
Kyösti Tarvainen PhD
Can western tropical interpretations apply to the sidereal zodiac?
Robert Currey
Can adolescent behaviour be influenced by lunar phase?
Alex Trenowth
Dean’s serial correlation method doesn’t work in time twin studies
Kyösti Tarvainen PhD
Volume 31 (2) 2018

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Editorial – To see or not to see
Obituary for Suitbert Ertel Kenneth Irving
Recollections of Suitbert Ertel Geoff Dean, Jan Ruis and from further friends and colleagues
Eminence Grading Settles the Gauquelin Effect Graham Douglas
Purifying Gauquelin’s Grain of Gold: Planetary Effects Defy Physical Interpretation Suitbert Ertel
Raising the Hurdle for the Athletes’ Mars Effect: Association Co-varies with Eminence Suitbert Ertel
Obituary for Mike Wackford Bernard Eccles
Chart Rulers Work in the Gauquelins’ Data Kyösti Tarvainen, PhD
Do Astrological Signs Correlate with Facebook Usage? Ming Shian Wu
Volume 31 (1) 2018

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Can Extraversion [E] and Neuroticism [N] as defined by Eysenck match the Four Astrological Elements?
By Robert Currey
Planets are strong also according to ordinary astrology in the Gauquelins’ groups.
By Kyösti Tarvainen, PhD
The rise to power of political figures interpreted with degree symbols.
Chris Borkowski, MPhil
Volume 30 (2) 2016

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Obituaries: Dennis Elwell; Michael Startup; Dave Stevens; Jonathan Cainer
Astrology is a Foreign Language
Dennis Elwell
The Moon’s Nodes in the synastry of the Gauquelins’ couples
Kyösti Tarvainen PhD
The relevance of Bayes’ theorem in probability theory
Professor Peter Robert
A major new mundane astrology book by André Barbault
Roy Gillett
Book Review: The New Age in the Modern West: Counterculture, Utopia and Prophecy from the Late Eighteenth Century to the Present Day
Nicholas Campion reviewed by Garry Phillipson
Reviews of Tests of Astrology
Geoffrey Dean and associates: how to post your review online
Volume 30 (1) 2015

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Editorial: The key to being a good researcher in astrology? Thinking outside the box
Obituary: Professor Peter Roberts
The relevance of Bayes Theorem in probability theory
Professor Peter Roberts
A famous victory
Roy Gillett
A study of major & minor aspects in theologians’ charts
Kyösti Tarvainen
The Eureka Effect
Nicholas Kollerstrom, PHD
Volume 29 (2) 2014

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Effects of Venus/Saturn aspects in marriages by Kyösti Tarvainen
Planetary sequence and astrological heredity: a report by Kennet Gillman
Confirmation bias in the Wyman and Vyse experiment by Kenneth McRitchie
Positive Results in the Book Astrology under Scrutiny by Kyösti Tarvainen
Book Reviews
Astrology and Popular Religion in the Modern West: Prophecy, Cosmology and the New Age Movement by Nicholas Campion, reviewed by Garry Phillipson
Astrology under Scrutiny: Close encounters with science Editor in chief: Wout Heukelom. Guest Editor and Principal Compiler: Geoffrey Dean , reviewed by Robert Currey
Science & Psychic Phenomena – The Fall of the House of Skeptics by Chris Carter, reviewed by Mike Harding
Volume 29 (1)

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Editorial – The Moon in the Man
The Solar Matrix by Robert Curry
Favourable astrological factors for mathematicians by Kyösti Tarvainen
A signal from Saturn in daily temperature data by Bruce Scofield
Comments on In Memoriam Michel Gauquelin 1928-1991 and Françoise Gauquelin 1929-2007 by Suitbert Ertel
Book Review from Nick Kollerstrom:
The Moon and Madness by Niall McCrae
Volume 28 (2)

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Editorial: The Mantic and the Metric
Kenneth Irving
The Birth Charts of Male Serial Killers
Jan Ruis
Planetary Weather
Bruce Scofield
Forum
A Formula for Orbital Synthesis by Robert Currey
A Brief Memo on LST Effects by Kenneth Irving
Correspndence
From Edward Snow: A Proactive PR Plan for Astrology
Volume 28 (1) 2012

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A test of overall validity of astrological statements in the handbook by Sakoian and Acker
Kyöosti Tarvainen
Henning’s synthesis method shows validity of astrology in the Gauquelins’ data
Kyöosti Tarvainen
Letters
Website addresses of potential interest to researchers in astrology
MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology – online distance learning
Research Grants for the Critical Study of Astrology
Book Reviews
The Spirit of Numbers by David Hamblin: Reviewer Christeen Skinner
Planetary Strength: A Commentary on Morinus: Reviewer Wanda Sellar
The Archetypal Cosmos: Rediscovering the Gods in Myth, Science and Astrology: Reviewer Mike Harding