Dennis Flaherty Astrology Services

Dennis Flaherty is one of the most credentialled Vedic astrologers practicing in the West, with over 30 years of full-time professional experience and multiple senior titles from ACVA, CVA, and ICAS. Based in Edmonds, Washington, he consults on life direction, relationships, career, finances, health, and relocation. He is well suited to clients who want a seasoned Jyotish practitioner with deep roots in both the Vedic tradition and its introduction to Western audiences. Sessions are available online and by phone. He also offers mentoring for students of Vedic astrology through the Northwest Institute of Vedic Sciences.

About

Dennis Flaherty is a senior Vedic astrologer, teacher, and writer who played a foundational role in introducing Jyotish to Western audiences through conferences, publications, and distance learning. He holds multiple senior certifications including Jyotish Navaratna from ACVA (2005), Jyotish Brihaspati from CVA (2014), Jyotish Medha Prabha from ICAS (2014), and additional CVA and ICAS titles including Jyotish Kovid, Jyotish Vachaspati, and Jyotish Visharada. He is the founder of the Northwest Institute of Vedic Sciences, through which he has trained students via long-running audio correspondence courses and mentoring programs. He has served as managing editor of the CVA journal since 2006 and writes the Star Trends and Vedic astrology columns for the Well Being Esoteric Almanac.

Readings

Business & Financial, Career & Life Purpose, Forecast / Transits / Progressions / Solar Return, Wellbeing & Lifestyle, Birth Chart, Relocation / Astrocartography, Spiritual / Karmic / Past Life, Synastry / Relationship Compatibility

Strengths

Career / Vocational, Financial / Business, Wellbeing Focused, Relationships, Attachment & Intimacy, Spiritual / Karmic / Life Purpose, Timing & Cycles, Crisis & Transitions

Approach

Vedic / Jyotish, Modern Western

Session Types

Video, Recorded

Languages

English

Location

Edmonds, WA, United States

Experience

30 years

Typical Price Range

Astrology Schools

School Notes

Credentials

American Council of Vedic Astrology (ACVA), Other / Non-listed

Credential Notes

Titles and recognitions listed on the official site include Jyotish Navaratna from the American College of Vedic Astrology (ACVA) in 2005; Jyotish Brihaspati from the Council of Vedic Astrology (CVA) in 2014; Jyotish Medha Prabha from ICAS in 2014; Jyotish Kovid and Jyotish Vachaspati from ICAS; and additional CVA titles including Jyotish Visharada and Jyotish Kovid.

Mentors / Teachers

Mentor Notes

Publications & Media

Articles

  • The Eastern Moon Through Western Eyes — Eastern Systems for Western Astrologers (Samuel Weiser anthology) (1997)
  • Jyotish Locality — The Mountain Astrologer (1997)
  • Star Trends column — Well Being Esoteric Almanac
  • Vedic astrology column — Well Being Esoteric Almanac
  • Managing editor — CVA Journal (since 2006)

Courses & Teaching

  • ACVA and CVA approved audio correspondence course in Vedic astrology
  • Ongoing mentoring classes and archived teaching — Northwest Institute of Vedic Sciences