Sister Sage: Rev. Dr. Rhonda Schienle is an Interfaith Minister, Author, Publisher and AstroPsychologist. She has been a professional Certified Divine AstroPsychologist since 1999. Rev. Rhonda has been featured and interviewed on various radio shows across the globe for over 20 years. In addition, she has been a guest speaker to many spiritual institutes and business settings.

In 1999, Rev. Dr. Rhonda Schienle was certified as a Divine AstroPsychologist. She was given a nickname many years ago, “Sister Sage”. As she began to write her Astrology books, Sister Sage’s Astrological Journeys, it became her pen name.

Nostradamus Theories and Principles:

This is an Astrology method that is based on Nostradamus' theories and principles. Nostradamus (Michel de Nostredame, 1503–1566) was a French physician, apothecary, and astrologer. He didn't rely solely on astrology for his famous prophecies; he combined it with historical analogies, biblical references, meditation, pattern recognition, cycles and what he described as divine inspiration or visionary experiences.

During the 16th century, Nostradamus had no computers or watches for precision timing. Nostradamus primarily relied on ephemerides (tables listing planetary and cosmos positions over time) as a key tool for calculating astrological charts and determining celestial configurations. Nostradamus framed his system by focusing on dragons' heads/tails (north/south nodes of the Moon), his intuitive readings, and reducing the emphasis on heavy math calculations.

As a physician, he used astrology to time remedies (e.g., bleeding patients under favorable moon phases). He also incorporated alchemy (herbal concoctions) and possibly numerology or Kabbalah for deeper symbolism.

Historical Context of 16th-Century Astrology:

During the Renaissance, astrologers believed celestial bodies influenced earthly events, health, and fates—a concept called "judicial astrology." This involved calculating planetary positions to assess the "quality" or potential outcomes of situations.

Nostradamus studied astrology as part of his medical training at the University of Montpellier, where it was a required subject for diagnosing illnesses and timing treatments. Unlike modern astrology apps that automate calculations, (googling a historical event and dates), everything was done by hand using rudimentary tools and approximations.