Curtis Williams is a humanistic and medical astrologer, Reiki Master, and shamanic practitioner based in San Luis Obispo, California, working through Astro-Reiki Rising. He has been a practicing astrologer for over 25 years and holds formal astrological training and certifications through Glenn Perry's Academy of AstroPsychology and Noel Tyl's Master's Degree Course in Astrological Studies. He holds Reiki Master/Teacher certifications in Usui and Karuna Reiki through the International Center for Reiki Training. He is a member of the National Council for Geocosmic Research (NCGR) and the American Federation of Astrologers (AFA), and co-founded the San Luis Obispo Astrologers group (2006) and founded the Central Coast Astrologers (2008). He hosted 'The Astrology of Now with Reiki Rising' on Voice America's 7th Wave Channel (2011-2012). His practice integrates humanistic astrology, medical astrology, reiki, shamanism, tarot, and ecstatic body posture work, with a focus on timing, life patterns, personal challenges, and wellbeing.