Article Submission Guidelines

The FAA Journal is our main publication for astrology articles, items of interest and a roundup of affiliate association affairs. It is published four times per year and is issued in the first week of March, June, September and December.

• Articles need to show a good understanding of astrological principles
• Articles need to be about astrology, or matters relevant to astrology with references to astrology included, with the main body of the work devoted to astrological discussion
• Preference is given to articles that have not appeared in any other publication. Please advise the editor if the article has been previously published or has been sent to other publishers

Maximum length is 4000 words and shorter is preferable (1000 – 3000 words).
Longer articles may be divided into smaller parts for publication.

Any direct quotes from books, magazines, articles, journals, etc must be in quotes with full reference to the source in a reference section at the end of your article.

When citing your references please follow this procedure:

• For books: cite the name of the author first, then the title of the book, the publisher, place of publication, year of publication, then the relevant page numbers.
  Example: Howard Sasportas, The Twelve Houses, The Aquarian Press, London, 1985 pp. 271-72
• For periodicals or magazines: cite the author, title of the article, title of the publication, date of publication, Page number
  Example: Babula Phillips, Lilith the Black Moon, The FAA Journal, March 1998, p 33

Please supply your contact information – name, address, phone, fax, etc. as well as a short biography (about 50-100 words) and a photograph of yourself if available.

• All submissions must be sent via email.
• Text should be in a format readable by Microsoft Word or InDesign (PC version); and photos as a PDF or jpg.
• Please do NOT include charts or diagrams within the text file. Charts or diagrams must be attached separately.
• Astrological charts must be in Solar Fire format or a .jpg if created in a different program.
• Please list all chart data at the end of your article including the exact positions of the Moon and Ascendant to ensure accurate reproduction.
• If you are without email facilities please send submissions on a CD. These will not be returned unless accompanied by a self addressed and stamped envelope or satchel.

The Editor reserves the right to edit or refuse any contribution.