Veronica Childe, BA (Hons), Dip. MISPA, MAPAI, is a lifelong student of philosophy, religion, art and the occult, raised in the traditions of Eastern European Pagan Catholicism. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Religion from the University of Toronto, with a focus on Buddhism, shamanic religions and social theory. Her formal astrological training includes study with the American Federation of Astrologers, a Certificate in Psychological Astrology from the London Centre for Psychological Astrology, and a Diploma in Psychological Astrology from MISPA under John Green. In 1998 she undertook a life changing trip through South India, which informed her ongoing interest in contemplative and shamanic traditions alongside her astrological practice. She is the author of articles and essays on psychological astrology, mythology, philosophy, spirituality and cultural topics published on her website.