materials on counseling principles for the professional astrologer filled an important
need in the field. She is the author of 11 books, including An Astrological Guide to Self-
Awareness, Being a Lunar Type in a Solar World, Healing Pluto Problems,and The Con-
sulting Astrologer’s Guidebook.
Since 1971, Cunningham has published hundreds of articles in astrological
journals such as the NCGR Memberletter, Aspects,and Considerations,as well as more
popular venues such as The Mountain Astrologer, Dell Horoscope,and American Astrolo-
gy.With the January 1994 issue, she started a column, answering readers’ letters using
her dual skills as an astrologer and therapist. She also writes a regular column on chart
interpretation for The Mountain Astrologer.For two years, she was editor/publisher of
Shooting Star,an international journal combining astrology and flower remedies.
Cunningham has belonged to NCGR since the early 1970s and served on the
board of NY-NCGR as newsletter editor. She joined the Association for Astrological
Networking (AFAN) at its inception and served as an AFAN advisor. Most recently,
she co-founded the Quimper Astrology Guild in Port Townsend, Washington, and
served as program chair for three years. Currently living in Portland, Oregon, she is a
member of the Oregon Astrological Association.
Sources:
Cunningham, Donna. An Astrological Guide to Self-Awareness.Sebastapol, CA: CRSC Publica-
tions, 1979.
———. Astrology and Vibrational Healing.San Rafael, CA: Cassandra Books, 1988.
———. Healing Pluto Problems.York Beach, ME: Samuel Weiser, 1982.
———. Moon Signs: The Key to Your Inner Life.Westminster, MD: Ballantine, 1988.
Donna Cunningham’s Web Page.http://www.donnacunninghammsw.com/.
CUPIDO
Cupido is one of the eight hypothetical planets (sometimes referred to as the trans-
Neptunian points or planets, or TNPs) utilized in Uranian astrology. The Uranian sys-
tem, sometimes referred to as the Hamburg School of Astrology, was established by
Friedrich Sieggrün (1877–1951) and Alfred Witte (1878–1943). It relies heavily on
hard aspects and midpoints. In decline for many decades, it has experienced a revival
in recent years.
Cupido is related to small groups, such as the family. It is also, by extension,
connected with attitudes toward home and property. Finally, this hypothetical planet
is associated with art and the appreciation of beauty, artists, and craftspeople.
Based on the speculative orbits of the Uranian planets, the Kepler, Solar Fire
and Win*Star software programs will all locate this hypothetical planet in an astrolog-
ical chart.
Sources:
Lang-Wescott, Martha. Mechanics of the Future: Asteroids.Rev. ed. Conway, MA: Treehouse
Mountain, 1991.
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