Michael Erlewine has been studying and practicing astrology for over 40 years, as a reader, author, teacher, programmer, and conference producer. Internationally known astrologer and author Noel Tyl (author of 34 books on astrology) has this to say about Erlewine: “Michael Erlewine is the giant influence whose creativity is forever imprinted on all astrologers’ work since the beginning of the Computer era!
He is the man who single-handedly applied computer technology to astrological measurement, research, and interpretation. He founded MATRIX software long ago, and from crucial algorithms to interpretation zenith, Erlewine has been the formative and leading light of astrology’s modern growth. After inventing the technological applications, Erlewine humanized it all, adding perception and incisive practical analyses to modern, computerized astrology.
Now, for a second generation of astrologers and their public, Erlewine’s genius continues with StarTypes … and it’s simply amazing!” Erlewine has had several careers. Starting as a musician in the 1960s, he traveled with Bob Dylan, was lead singer
in the Prime Movers (Iggy Pop was his drummer) and performed at places like the Fillmore Auditorium in 1967, the “Summer of Love,” where he opened for Cream, etc.
Erlewine went on to become an award winning archivist of popular culture, and is recognized as a pioneer of Internet content, with dozens of books and ROMS on music and film to his credit. Some of the sites he founded
are listed below.
Michael Erlewine has trained in esoteric astrology, both East and West, and has made two pilgrimages to Tibet. He has been practicing Tibetan Buddhism for more than 30 years.
Credentials:
Founder/Director Matrix Astrological Software
Website: www.AstrologySoftware.com
Director of the Heart Center Astrological Library
Awards:
UAC Regulus Award
Award PIA (Professional Astrologers Incorporated)
Award AFA
Scores of online awards