The EAS is Canada’s longest-running astrological society, founded in 1977 by internationally acclaimed astrologer Chris McRae. The EAS hosts monthly lectures, workshops and classes featuring local and international astrologers.

Upcoming Events

How Evolutionary Astrology Plays a Part in Your Soul’s Journey - featuring JoAnn Stoneberg

How Evolutionary Astrology Plays a Part in Your Soul’s Journey - featuring JoAnn Stoneberg

Friday, November 8, 2024 – 7pm MT

Join JoAnn in looking at how evolutionary astrology gets to the root issue of what triggers your actions, reactions and behaviors. Stories and a sample chart will be demonstrated.

Annual Christmas Party

Annual Christmas Party

Friday, December 13, 2024 – 7pm MT

Join the Edmonton Astrological Society for an informal, friendly Christmas celebration. Come chat astrology and celebrate the holidays with us!

We welcome new members - join us!

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Solar Return Charts

The Solar Return chart gives information about a person's year ahead but must always be looked at in context with the birth chart and progressions.

EAS Executive Committee

Lesley Francis

President & Programs

A full-time practising astrologer, intuitive, author and workshop facilitator, Lesley is currently planning to launch a new podcast - Things I Learned From Falling On My Face, a follow up to Coloring Outside the Box. She is the author of the 2019 and 2020 Llewellyn Sun Sign Books. She is a founding member and current president of the Edmonton Astrological Society and was on the organizing committee for the 2021 Canadian Astrology Conference.

Tracy Quinlan

Past President & Programs

Tracy is a consulting astrologer, writer, teacher and lecturer. Tracy began her formal astrological education learning from EAS founder Chris McRae and continued to earn certificates from Kepler College and the School of Traditional Astrology. She has a BA in Sociology and Psychology and is an OPA-certified professional astrologer. She writes the horoscopes for the Llewellyn Astrological Calendar.

Inge Lohse

Treasurer & Membership

Inge Lohse has studied astrology since 1975, is a teacher and lecturer. Inge has an Aquarian Sun with an investigative Scorpio Ascendant. Mars and Mercury in Capricorn, she enjoys researching the practical application of astrology. Inge is a founding member of the EAS and has served on its executive committee for more than 40 years.

Mel Priestley

Website & Communications

Mel is a consulting astrologer and writer based in Edmonton. She has been studying astrology since she was a teen and completed the Fundamentals of Natal Astrology certificate at Kepler College in 2021. She has served as co-lead of OPA's Canada Satellite. She has been a professional freelance writer for over 15 years and has written extensively about wine, food, theatre, local events and now, astrology.