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CAELi is a member-supported astrological library, archive and research institute located in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, in the historic town of Tumwater.

CAELi is an institution for diverse and in-depth study of astrology for both scholars and laypeople. Founded by the need to have a space to read, study and to dive deeper into contemporary and historic celestial study, CAELi is an incubator for new ideas and cutting-edge research in the field.

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Clocking over 20K downloads and counting, Within Orb is our premiere podcast dedicated to exploring the books and texts that have changed our lives, as we grow our astrological practice. Tune in every week to hear our host and founder, Jenn Zahrt, interview a new voice in the field about the books (not always astrological!) that changed how they work with celestial arts.

We’ve interviewed luminaries such as Thea Anderson, Camm Cassidy, Adam Sommer, Nick Campion, Rod Suskin, Azur César, Kira Ryberg and others on the way. If you know someone you’d like to see on the show, get in touch!

You can subscribe via your favorite podcatcher, or head over to our YouTube channel to listen to a few of the full conversations via video.

We hope you enjoy these deep dives into the texts that shape how we think and work with the starry firmament here on Earth

Check Out the Latest Episode

Within Orb Episode 74 with Alejo Lopez

2024-12-30

Astrologer and psychologist Alejo López joins host Jenn Zahrt from Athens, Greece to chat about astrology books and more! Join the two as they dive into a heartfelt conversation about employing empathy and respect with natal chart work, as well as: the importance of midpoints; meteorological astrology for deserted-island weather predictions; using the mean motion to calculate Jupiter-Saturn conjunctions; mundane astrology, and more. Plus: distorted houses, beloved midpoints, and embracing Pluto transits!

Events & Activities at CAELi

Research

Delve into the +10,000 volumes of astrological books and journals in our collection. Request digital scans and obtain research advice from our librarians.

Learn

Take virtual or in-person courses on astrological subjects and related esoteric fields to expand your horizons, deepen your understanding, and enhance your practice.

Social

Share ideas with peers, find others interested in niche astrologies, gather together in our meeting rooms and come to online and in-person events at the library.

Lectures

Learn from leading scholars and practitioners in our signature book talks and webinars. We hope to have more in-person lectures and classes soon.

Events | Labs | Book Talks

Design Lab: Presentations

Jan 8 - Feb 12
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CAELi virtual campus (Zoom)

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Lab: Comparative House Systems

Feb 12 - Mar 19
180
CAELi virtual campus (Zoom)

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Lab: Lunar Stations XR (Now with Fixed Stars!)

Feb 3 - Apr 21
280
CAELi virtual campus (Zoom)

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CAELi is a member-supported library and cultural center offering cultural and astrological conversations, book and art discussions, a circulating collection of donated books, and accessible online work spaces with engaging members of the community.

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“It is impossible to talk about astrology as a monolithic entity, unchanged since ancient times and the same from culture to culture … under the general rubric of astrology there are competing methodologies, a diversity of techniques, and a variety of underlying philosophies.”

~Dr. Liz Greene & Dr. Nick Campion, Astrologies: Plurality and Diversity

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