Welcome to Reference Astrology
practicing in the tradition of Stanislav Grof and Richard Tarnas blending consciousness research with archetypal astrology.
Seeing myself more objectively, may I open to new possibilities?
Archetypal Astrology offers tools for self reflection, insight, integration.
If I view myself through fresh ideas, what may I find?
About Art Granoff
I'm an archetypal astrologer in the tradition of Stanislav Grof & Richard Tarnas. Based in California, where I've lived for 30 years, my journey to this work has been anything but conventional.
Early Awakening
My spiritual path began early and intensely. As a young Deadhead exploring consciousness through LSD, I traveled overland through Central Asia, celebrating my 19th birthday at the Taj Mahal. At 20, I committed to ashram life in Boulder, diving deep into contemplative practice.
Professional Journey
My career path has been eclectic, reflecting a curiosity about different ways of being in the world. I've worked as an executive chef, commissioned salesperson, radio programmer and on-air talent, cannabis farmer, and audio/video producer. For 15 years, I volunteered my production skills, recording benefit concerts for the Seva Foundation. See my chamber music work here:
Return to Inner Work
Twenty-five years ago, I returned to meditation practice, finding it essential for grounding. In 2006, Holotropic Breathwork (now Grof Breathwork) found me and I have completed over 60 sessions.
There's something extraordinary about accessing deep states of consciousness without substances. This passion led me to recently complete an 18-month Grof Legacy Training program.
That said, I’m revisiting psychedelics with personal appreciation for archetypal integration work.
Astrology Awakening
My path to astrology began with a single moment of revelation. At a retreat in Joshua Tree in 2011, I heard Stan Grof describe archetypal astrology as "the Rosetta Stone of the psyche" and demonstrate how the four basic perinatal matrices correlate with the four outer planets. Despite knowing nothing about astrology previously, I was completely captivated and committed to learning this symbolic language.
Hear that pivotal talk
Training and Practice
In archetypal astrology, I've trained with Matthew Stelzner and later with Renn Butler, whose encouragement led me to formalize my practice and begin presenting online.
Now in it's 7th year, I present "World Transits Today," at the Archetypal News Network.
Monthly, the video podcast explores the planetary archetypes with their ongoing changing relationships.
Watch my latest:
Offering
I help people recognize universal patterns shaping both personal and collective experience, drawing on decades of inner exploration steeped in archetypal insight.
We start with a birth chart reading - discovering archetypal patterns in one’s own life - then extend to personal transits - exploring archetypal energies for specific dates.
Could reframing psychedelic experiences through archetypal thinking offer us the fresh view we’ve been looking for?
referenceastrology@gmail.com
Brigitte - Art - Stan 2024 Mill Valley CA
Working with Art was deeply clarifying. His reading helped me recognize larger archetypal patterns and meaningful timing cycles connected to symbolic material already moving through my life. He has a rare ability to translate complex archetypal astrology into something approachable, grounded, and genuinely useful. I left feeling both more oriented and more connected to the deeper narrative unfolding beneath the surface of events….
Tamara, Nicaso CA
Art provides a gentle atmosphere in which to explore the deep structure of your unique archetypal gifts. His archetypal understanding illuminated the subtle overtones and undercurrents at the core of my being. These insights allowed me to move into the world with more grace and acceptance. Art skillfully and compassionately uses the light of archetypal astrology to help facilitate grounding and meaning in regards to experiences in non-ordinary states of consciousness.
Andy, Taos NM
I took Art’s intro class in 2022 and continue to consult with him for readings and personal support.
He’s a wonderful teacher evoking one’s own authentic connection to the material and life itself.
Sara, Napes FL
Art has a masterful ability to 'translate' the complex, abstract principles of archetypal astrology into clear, resonant, and actionable language. His use of beautiful metaphors and practical examples turn a birth chart into a roadmap for real-world action. His passion for archetypal astrology is infectious. He is accessible, very generous with his time and with his deep knowledge of the works of Tarnas, Grof and Jung. Working with Art has truly been a pleasure and has deepened my understanding/appreciation of this approach immensely.
Brenda, Ojai CA