Maria Kay Simms is an author, artist and a professional astrologer of 30 years experience. She is internationally recognized by the astrological community as an author, nbsp;former president of Astro Communications Services, Inc. and also for her organizational leadership. nbsp;From 1999-2004 she served as Chair of nbsp;National Council for Geocosmic Research, Inc. nbsp;She is also a member of Association for Professional Astrologers International (APAI), ISAR and AFAN. nbsp;nbsp; Since first publication of her Llewellyn book, The Witch's Circle: Rituals and Craft of the Cosmic Muse, nbsp;Maria has also been widely known as Lady Mari, nbsp;High Priestess of Circle of the Cosmic Muse.… nbsp;Her Circle, an eclectic tradition, nbsp;is affiliated with Covenant of the Goddess, through which Maria holds legal ministerial credentials. nbsp;Her other Llewellyn book, A Time for Magick, teaches basic astrology for choosing propitious timing for mundane and magickal purposes. nbsp;Planetary hour tables are included, plus meditations and rituals for each planet. nbsp; Maria is profiled in various Marquis references, including Who's Who of American Women, Who's Who in America and Who's Who in the World. nbsp;She currently resides in the seacoast area of New Hampshire.