About – Edmonton Astrological Society

The EAS is Canada’s longest running astrological society, founded on December 10, 1977 by internationally acclaimed astrologer Chris McRae. Since then, EAS has brought together those interested in astrology through in person events, virtual meetings and educational lectures. Our mission is to support the study and practice of astrology and to encourage the exchange of knowledge in an open and welcoming community.

See below for the EAS natal chart and a biography of Chris McRae.

To contact the EAS, please email easadmin@astrologyedmonton.com

Interim Executive Committee:

Ryan is an archetypal astrologer with a psychological and evolutionary approach to foretelling. He offers stellar consultations focusing on psychonautic unveiling, deliberate destiny, and the zodiacal phases of cosmic adventure.

Lasha was drawn to astrology as a way to explore authenticity, inner truth, and the archetypal patterns that shape a life. She blends traditional and modern techniques.

A lifelong learner, Lasha is a lover of cinema, music, and creative writing, and she approaches astrology as both a spiritual and cultural language. She is Reiki Level II certified and is currently completing the Astrologer Training Program with Kelly’s Astrology, where she continues to deepen her practice and studies. She enjoys using the traditional rulership scheme and secondary progressions, which have been particularly impactful in her own practice. She believes astrology can crack the code of our authentic self and open us to greater empathy, self-awareness, and meaning.

Her goal is to work in harmony with other volunteers to create a supportive and inclusive community to share and learn astrology in the spirit of acceptance and curiosity.

You can find her meandering thoughts on her blog.

Kyra has been a member of the Edmonton Astrological Society and an interim board member since May 2025. Her passion for astrology began in February 2023 at the tail end of her Saturn return, and she officially began her practice in October 2024. Kyra practices tropical astrology using the Placidus house system, with a focus on birth chart analysis. She is especially passionate about helping others uncover their gifts and align with their soul purpose through deeper self understanding. Her areas of interest include timing techniques, zodiacal releasing, 12th house placements, eclipse cycles, Chiron degree theory, and profection years. She also has a strong interest and foundational knowledge in Human Design.

Chris McRae founded the Edmonton Astrological Society in 1977. She was an internationally acclaimed professional astrologer who had a lively consulting practice with many clients both local and abroad.

Chris started teaching astrology in 1970, including a ten-semester course that was taught at Grant MacEwan College (now MacEwan University) from 1972 to 1982. MacEwan was the first college in North America to include astrology in its adult extension department.

Chris lectured widely in many different countries, conducted workshops, hosted enrichment lectures on board luxury cruise liners in Asia, the South Pacific and Alaska, and appeared on the faculty of astrological conferences worldwide, including: United Astrological Congress (UAC), International Society of Astrological Reserarch (ISAR), National Council of Geoconsmic Research (NCGR), American Federation of Astrologers (AFA), Astrological Association of Great Britain (AAGB), and the Federation of Australian Astroloers (FAA) in Australia.

Chris served on the board of directors for the AFA, ISAR, UAC, AFAN and was also Founder, Past President and Honorary Life President of the Edmonton Astrological Society.

In 1982, Chris received the FCA Astrological Hall of Fame Uranus Award for “Innovative Ideas and Outreach, Nationally and Internationally.” In 2005, she was a Regulus Award Nominee and in 2012, she received the Regulus Award for Professionalism in Astrology. In 2014, she received the ISAR Lifetime Achievement Award.

Chris contributed to several books on astrology and authored four books of her own: The Geodetic World Map (1988), Understanding Interceptions: A Key to Unlocking the Door (2000), Geodetic Astrology for Relocation and World Affairs (2016), and Great Conjunctions Shifting Times (2021).

Her earlier career was in broadcasting, television production, and motion picture make-up design and special effects.