Dena DeCastro

Current

• Adjunct Faculty at Clark College
• Astrologerat Sirius Astrology (Self-employed)

Education

• Marylhurst University
• California State University-Sacramento
• University of California, Davis

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Recommended

9 people have recommended Dena

Connections

35 connections

Industry

Writing and Editing

Websites

• My Website
• My Podcast

Dena DeCastro’s Summary

I am experienced both as an astrological consultant and as a college instructor. Having focused in my first master's degree on theories of teaching, I use my education both in my traditional teaching career, and in designing my astrology courses and tutorials. My goals are to broaden my instructional materials in astrology, to write and publish material related to my astrology interests, and to continue my practice working with individual clients.

Dena DeCastro’s Specialties:

I have copy-editing and free-lance writing experience, as well as curriculum development experience.

Dena DeCastro’s Experience

• Adjunct Faculty

  Clark College

  (Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)

  2006 — Present (2 years)

  I'm an instructor of Developmental Reading and Writing, as well as Adult Basic Education (GED prep courses).

• Astrologer

  Sirius Astrology (Self-employed)

  (Self-Employed; Myself Only; Entertainment industry)

  March 1998 — Present (10 years 9 months)

  I began my practice as a professional astrologer in 1998. After a life-long interest in astrology, I developed a more focused passion during my twenties. I practiced with friends and family, then began serious study with two mentors: astrologer Paula Benton locally, then astrologer Steven Forrest through his Apprenticeship Program. I have appeared on local radio shows speaking about astrology, and continue to do readings and instruct in the astrology field. I am currently interested in the correlations between alchemy and astrology, and am taking on a deeper study of the alchemical process via the works of Jung, Von Franz and others.

Dena DeCastro’s Education

• Marylhurst University

  M.A., Interdisciplinary Studies, 2005 — 2007

  I really enjoyed my time at Marylhurst; I was able to create a course of study that suited me completely. I was able to go in-depth into topics that truly interested me, and supported both my astrology career and my teaching career. Some of my favorite classes were: "Joseph Campbell in Context," "Depth Psychology and Soul in the World," and "The War on Terror."

• California State University-Sacramento

  M.A., English, 1994 — 1997

• University of California, Davis

  B.A., English, 1990 — 1992

Additional Information

Dena DeCastro’s Websites:

• My Website
• My Podcast

Dena DeCastro’s Interests:

Astrology, Writing, Podcasting

Dena DeCastro’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

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• expertise requests
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