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Celestial
arts
Education
Library

“Of the Vault of Heaven” –

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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Join the Search Party!

Every other Saturday, CAELi members from around the world beam into the stacks and spend time with our founder, Dr Jenn Zahrt.

The collaborative learning environment is shaped by who attends, and no book or journal is off limits. 

We want you there! Become a CAELi member on Patreon above the $8 level to get your link to join:

Upcoming Events

Events | Labs | Book Talks

Introduction to Medieval Astrology Weekend Intensive Lab

Holographic Astrology Weekend Intensive Lab

Astrology of Relationship(s) Weekend Intensive Lab

Symmetry in Astrology Weekend Intensive Lab

Programs

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.

Founding members

Become a founding member of CAELi and help ensure
the legacy of celestial arts for the future.

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.”
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