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Gary P. Caton Astrology Services

About
Gary P. Caton is a transdisciplinary Hermetic astrologer and practitioner based in Asheville, North Carolina. Initiated into astrology in 1993 by a dream of the Sun-Venus cazimi, he has since devoted his practice to the living sky, inner planet cycles, and Hermetic traditions. He holds a degree in counseling with highest honors and has worked as a Qualified Mental Health Professional in North Carolina. Gary is the author of Hermetica Triptycha: The Mercury Elemental Year (Rubedo Press), which offers the first comprehensive treatment of Mercury's retrograde cycles through four distinct patterns. He hosts the Hermetic Astrology Podcast, one of the long-running top astrology podcasts on iTunes. Gary served as Instructor and Dean of Preliminary Education at the International Academy of Astrology (IAA) from 2010, and is co-founder of the Sky Astrology Conference. He has presented for over 60 organizations in dozens of states and five countries, including the Astrological Association of Great Britain, ISAR international conference, NCGR national conference, UAC, and Shamanic Astrology Mystery School. Gary is also an accomplished astrophotographer who documents celestial events and sells prints. Sessions are conducted via Zoom and are recorded in mp4.
Readings
Birth Chart, Synastry / Relationship Compatibility, Forecast / Transits / Progressions / Solar Return, Spiritual / Karmic / Past Life
Strengths
Timing & Cycles, Spiritual / Karmic / Life Purpose, Psychological Insight, Identity & Self-Esteem
Approach
Modern Western, Hellenistic, Traditional
Session Types
Live Video Call, Recorded Video Reading
Languages
English
Location
Asheville, NC, United States
Experience
30 years
Typical Price Range
$250-$350
Astrology Schools
International Academy of Astrology (IAA), Other / Non-listed / Lineage-based training
School Notes
Instructor and Dean of Preliminary Education at the International Academy of Astrology (IAA) since 2010. Holds a degree in Counseling (highest honors). Astrological development has been largely self-directed through decades of study in Hermetic philosophy, inner planet cycles, and traditional celestial observation.
Credentials
NCGR (National Council for Geocosmic Research), ISAR (International Society for Astrological Research), AFAN (Association for Astrological Networking)
Credential Notes
Member of NCGR (published articles in NCGR publications and spoke at 2006 and 2010 national conferences), ISAR, and AFAN (served on the AFAN Steering Committee for four years). Co-founder of the Sky Astrology Conference (2015, 2018).
Mentors / Teachers
Other / Non-listed
Mentor Notes
No specific named astrological mentors are cited in public sources. Development has been driven by intensive personal engagement with the living sky and with Hermetic traditions through self-directed study.
Publications & Media
Books / E-books, Articles, Podcast appearances, YouTube features, Courses / Lectures / Teaching material, Other / Non-listed
Publication Notes
Books: Hermetica Triptycha: The Mercury Elemental Year (Rubedo Press, 2017). Articles: published in The Mountain Astrologer, The Astrological Journal, Geocosmic Journal, The Ascendant, Considerations, Horoscope Guide, The International Astrologer, Planet Waves, and Wellbeing Astrology Guide. Podcast: Hermetic Astrology Podcast (ongoing, one of the top astrology podcasts on iTunes). Other: Astronomer and Forecaster for the Celestial Planting Calendar; astrophotography prints available. Courses: 7-week beginner astrology course and guided astrological mentorships via dreamastrologer.com; beginner and advanced delineation classes at IAA.