Jim Lewis [his life]  Part I

At Washington D.C. in 1992, to the applause of his fellow astrologers, Jim Lewis marched up to the rostrum to receive astrology’s nearest equivalent to the Oscars.  Voted by his colleagues, he was awarded the Regulus Prize for astrological research and innovation.  This was the final confirmation of what the public had recognised for years, that Jim Lewis was an exceptional and original astrologer.

Astro*Carto*Graphy, [A*C*G] – the system of mapping out lines where the planets were angular for a particular time onto a terrestrial map – was Jim’s baby. 

Locational astrology was not new – perhaps originating long before the Three Wise Men converted stellar observations onto maps to locate a special birth.  Imitators argued that ‘Right Ascension’ could not be copyrighted.  But Jim was the first to develop detailed world maps, a complete technique, a systematic written “cook-book” analysis, a trademark, software, a commercial service, lectures, courses, articles and a certified examination in the field.  He made what was an obscure technique, accessible.   On that no one could touch him.

Robert Currey, Certified A*C*G Interpreter

Equinox, Isle of Man.

Reprinted from the Astrological Journal [May/June 1995]