Dianne Lawson has practiced astrology since 1973 and cites Zipporah Dobbins as her first major astrological influence. She holds degrees in psychology and social work from Washburn University of Topeka and completed graduate study in psychology and behavior modification at the University of Montana. She is a former licensed social worker, an ordained minister, a master level certified NLP practitioner and past life regression therapist (2011), and an NLP Trainer (2012). She has been a Feng Shui consultant since 2006 and is a member of both Mensa and Intertel. Her study has encompassed both Western and Vedic teachers. She is the author of Extraordinary Relationships Through Astrology and has published over 100 articles in major astrology journals and magazines.