Kris Brandt Riske, M.A. (Arizona) is the executive director and a professional member of the American Federation of Astrologers (AFA), the oldest US astrological organization, founded in 1938. She is also a member of the National Council for Geocosmic Research (NCGR). She has a master’s degree in journalism and a certificate of achievement in weather forecasting from Penn State.
Kris has been a speaker at various astrological conferences and has written for several astrological publications. She currently writes the annual weather forecast for Llewellyn’s Moon Sign Book and is the author of Llewellyn’s Complete Book of Astrology and Llewellyn’s Complete Book of Predictive Astrology. In addition to astrometeorology, she specializes in predictive astrology.
Kris is an avid NASCAR fan and enjoys gardening and reading.
As the world's oldest and largest independent publisher of books for body, mind, and spirit, Llewellyn is dedicated to bringing our readers the very best in metaphysical books and resources. Since 1901, we've been at the forefront of holistic and metaphysical publishing and thought. We've been a source of illumination, instruction, and new perspectives on a wealth of topics, including astrology, tarot, wellness, earth-based spirituality, magic, and the paranormal. From e-books to tarot-themed iPhone apps, Llewellyn has embraced the Digital Age to continue our mission.
Llewellyn also partners with Italian publisher Lo Scarabeo, as the exclusive US and Canadian distributor of their beautiful tarot and oracle decks. They also partner with Blue Angel, an Australian publisher of oracles, books, CDs, and other sidelines.
Sally Cragin writes the "New and Full Moon Forecast" for Llewellyn's Moon Sign Book. Her books, including The Astrological Elements and Astrology on the Cusp, have been sold in numerous countries overseas and domestically. She is available for consultations on astrology, tarot, and palmistry. Visit her Facebook page or connect with her via email.
Bruce Scofield holds a PhD in geoscience, is the author of 15 books, and numerous articles on astrology, science, archaeology, hiking, and travel. He maintains a private practice as an astrological consultant, speaks at conferences, and teaches for Kepler College.
In early 1987, Penny Kelly and her husband, Jim, purchased fifty-seven acres of land, complete with a 100-year-old house, a dilapidated barn, and two small vineyards. At the time they knew nothing about raising grapes.
Since then, they have remodeled the house into a rental property, and turned the barn into their home, office, and small learning center. They are in the process of restoring the soil, vineyards, and some of the natural habitat that had been lost. In addition to her BA, Penny has earned a degree in naturopathic medicine, and is working toward a PhD in nutrition.
Amy Herring (Shoreline, Washington) has been a consultant and teacher of astrology since 1995. A graduate of Steven Forrest's Evolutionary Astrology Apprenticeship program, her articles have appeared in various astrology publications, including Dell Horoscope. Visit her online at www.heavenlytruth.com.
For more than ten years, Michelle Perrin (aka Astrology Detective), has built a reputation as one of the world's most trusted and sought-after astrologers. Her work has appeared in some of the most influential titles online and in print. Her horoscopes have appeared on the websites for Canada's W Dish and Slice TV Networks, Tarot.com's Daily Horoscope site, and Dell Horoscope Magazine, among others. Her writings have also been featured in The Mountain Astrologer, the leading trade journal for the astrological community, and astrology.com. Follow her online at https://www.instagram.com/hashtaghoroscopes/.
