Michael Munkasey is a world-renowned astrological researcher, lecturer and consultant. Michael has an undergraduate degree in Marine (Mechanical) Engineering and a Master's Degree in Engineering Management. He spent over four years as an officer in the U.S. Coast Guard, including a 13 month assignment in the Vietnam theater. While in the Coast Guard Michael served as an ships navigator for over two years making daily sextant sights. After the Coast Guard he worked for over thirty years for IBM and other companies as an Information Scientist in the Public Transportation (bus and subway), Air Traffic Control, and the Health (hospital laboratory automation) Industries.

Michael holds professional astrologer's certifications from the International Society for Astrological Research (ISAR) as a Certified Professional Astrologer (CAP), the American Federation of Astrologers (PMAFA), The Astrologer's Guild, and has also attained the Level IV certification from NCGR (NCGR - IV). Michael served on the Board of NCGR, the world's largest astrological organization, for over 20 years. Michael is also a founding member of Kepler College in Seattle.

Michael has lectured internationally, had three books published, written hundreds of articles and letters, and appeared on many radio and television shows. He has gathered much recognition for his lectures and writings.

Michael started his interest in astrology in August, 1969, out of an interest in the stock market and financial cycles. He studied diligently, and by March, 1971 had passed the rigorous AFA Professional Astrologer exam. His interest in astrology lies in basic astrological research. This includes determining where the power in a chart lies; the personal sensitive points; keywords; the use of midpoints, harmonics and arc-transforms; Uranian Astrology; fixed stars; and allied subjects. Michael has studied the astrology of relationships extensively and has made some significant break-throughs in using that art to assess compatibility between people.

Michael often serves as a resource for other professional astrologers answering the questions that stump them. He has and maintains an extensive collection of hard to locate information on a wide variety of many subjects. Such information includes the math for calculating many things astrological; an astrological and astronomical glossary of terms; a listing of shadow points, eclipses, etc., over many centuries; an ephemeris of fixed star movement for over 500 fixed stars, nebulae, etc., ranging from 2000 BC to 2200 AD; data on which famous people have which aspects or harmonics in their natal charts; data on which famous people are strong or weak in a particular planetary combination; an extensive declination-only set of positions, aspects, stations and related material; a definitive rectification of the United State's chart; an extensive list of historical events with their dates and times; etc. He also has extensive notes and commentary on ancient astrological works, and a Vedic Glossary of Terms.

Michael studied under Charles Emerson of New York City, and learned Uranian Astrology there. Michael spent several years working with Charles Emerson and other members of the New York area NCGR group. He still practices Uranian Astrology, but often reverts to 20th century western astrology when the Uranian system overwhelms him with information. Michael maintains an active client consulting practice. He lives in California north and west of Los Angeles, and not too far from the Pacific ocean.

Michael offers Natal, Compatibility, Business, Electional and Rectification astrological work. Business consultations involve the use of astrology and other disciplines to ensure the smooth operation of a business. Electional Astrology is the art of selecting an appropriate time to begin an enterprise or action. Rectification involves working backwards from events in a person's life to obtain a valid birth time. His charge for consultation is $300. for the initial period, generally about an hour. Follow on times after the initial period are at the rate of $120. per hour. For more complicated and longer tasks Michael will estimate the time involved, negotiate an up front fixed fee, and then provide the results for the customer.

Credentials and Honors

Michael has had three books (and many articles) published: - Midpoints: Unleashing the Power of the Planets (400 pages) - The Concept Dictionary (288 pages) - The Astrological Thesaurus, Book One, House Keywords (480 pages)

Michael has appeared on many radio and TV shows, and also lectured world-wide at major engineering, computer and astrological conferences.

Services and Fees

Optimizing Business Decisions Includes the application of business operational knowledge along with astrological insight to help plan for the wise use of time. Time has qualities to it. There are good times to do things, and then there are bad times to do things. There are rules about this wise use of time which are thousands of years old -- but these are not generally taught in our school systems. Why learn by trial and error? Let's discuss whether your idea is suitable or not, and when the best time to implement it could be. In general, if you have a business and questions arise about which you are unsure, or would like consultation, then this service is for you. There is a charge of $300 an hour for this service. There are many facets and varieties as to how this business consultation can take place.

Personnel Selection and Potential When hiring people for a job, or matching people to projects, questions of suitability and applicability can arise. Using my business, astrological and other skills, I can help you "see through the clutter" and make good decisions on how to use people effectively, and also hire the right person for a given job. Often, the "right" person for a job is not the person who interviews best or has the most effective resume. There is a charge of $300 an hour for this service. There are many facets and varieties as to how this business consultation can take place.

Choosing Business and Product Names What is in a name? Everything! Choosing the right name for a business or product can make or break a company. I bring a wide set of experiences in choosing the right names for maximum market impact. There is a charge of $120 an hour for this service. There are many facets and varieties as to how this business consultation can take place.

All services are one hour minimum. All services (except e-mail) can be provided by phone or in person. Cancellation or rescheduling requires a 24 hour notice or a fee of $50 will be charged.