lore of earlier times. It became a resource for healers and others who wanted alterna-
tives to the harsh chemicals of mainstream medicine.Sources:
Culpepper, Nicolas. Culpepper’s English Physician and Herbal Remedies.North Hollywood, CA:
Wilshire Book Co., 1971. (Originally published in 1649.)
Inglis, Brian, and Ruth Inglis. The Alternative Health Guide.New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1983.
Melton, J. Gordon. New Age Encyclopedia.Detroit: Gale Research, 1990.CULTURE ANDCOSMOS
Founded by Nicholas Campion in 1997, Culture and Cosmosis the only peer-reviewed
academic journal on the history of astrology and cultural astronomy. The term “cultur-
al astronomy” was adapted from the phrase “astronomy-in-culture,” which was then
increasingly used to describe the studies of nonmodern and non-Western astronomies.
In Campion’s definition, it “embraces the broader cultural context within which
astrology exists and examines the impact of astronomical ideas on human culture,
beliefs and practices. It includes the creation of calendars, astral religion and the new
disciplines of discipline of ‘ethnoastronomy’ (which focuses on folk beliefs concerning
astronomy from around the world) and archaeoastronomy (the study of astronomical
alignments and symbolism in ancient buildings).” The papers published vary in scope
from Mayan carvings to Indian temples, and Mesopotamian astronomy to Renaissance
astrology and modern cosmology. Contributors have included Robin Heath, Nick
Kollerstrom, Robert Zoller, and Patrick Curry.CUNNINGHAM, DONNA
Donna Cunningham is a contemporary astrologer best known for her contributions in
the areas of astrology and counseling/healing. She was born in Onawa, Iowa, and
holds degrees in psychology from Grinnell College (B.S., 1964, Phi Beta Kappa) and
in social work from Columbia University (M.S.W., 1967). As a social worker, Cun-
ningham was employed in such settings as hospitals and medical clinics, women’s
health, psychiatric clinics, and group homes for the mentally handicapped. Cunning-
ham was licensed as a social worker in New York and California, and she served as
director of social service at St. Mary’s Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. She left full-
time work for a private practice combining psychotherapy, astrology, and healing.
Beginning in 1968, Cunningham’s main teacher was Richard Idemon, who
embodied the blend of psychology and astrology. She was certified as a professional
astrologer by both the American Federation of Astrologers (AFA) and Professional
Astrologers Incorporated (PAI) in 1983 and as an Astro*Carto*Graphy practitioner
by Jim Lewis in 1984.
Cunningham has done insight-oriented astrology consultations since 1970.
She began giving classes in 1971 and taught in the National Council for Geocosmic
Research (NCGR) educational program for years. She has spoken at conferences
nationally since 1974. In 1986, PAI gave her its lifetime achievement award. HerCulture and Cosmos
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