Astrology, mythic poetry and the spirituality of India have been constant companions on my life's journey.  Growing up in Milwaukee, WI, for as long as I can remember, I was fascinated by the myths of the Greek and Roman gods and heroes and by Parzival's mythic quest for the Holy Grail. 

As a teenager, the music and lyrics of the Beatles, Moody Blues, Donovan and Bob Dylan inspired my passion for poetry, philosophy, spirituality and India.  During this time, I began playing and writing music, which is a creative outlet I still enjoy (some songs I have written can be heard on my Photos & Links page).  In my late teens, I met my Gurudev, Swami Rama of the Himalayas, and took my first astrology classes.  Together, these interests were important signposts that would point the way for my future journey in life.  

Then, at a fork in road, I ventured my way onto the “road most traveled” - the path of social expectations and a career in the financial services industry, where my roles included being a trainer, manager and consultant.  While I experienced success, I was constantly frustrated and was not rewarded in a personally meaningful way.  However, it was through this work that I met my wife, Tammy in the fall of 1989.  Through it all, meditation and spirituality remained a constant foundation of my life.  In 1993, Tammy and I were married at Paramahansa Yogananda’s Lake Shrine in Pacific Palisades, CA, while we lived in Los Angeles. 

After having moved to Minneapolis, MN, a second fork in the road of life was accompanied by minor health issues and increasing personal dissatisfaction with my work.  So, in a moment of wild inspiration, I left the corporate world and, with the emotional support of my loving wife, I returned to my passion for astrology.  My life-long interest in astrology that began as a teenager was transformed into a career of service to others when I founded the Traveler’s Well.  

The Traveler's Well and Soul Journey Evolutionary Astrology explore the  birth chart from the combined perspective of classic myth and the yogic tradition of India.  Astrology provides the insights into the archetypal themes of the birth chart as well as the intention for this lifetime, along with identifying the locations around the world where the intention of the soul's journey can be fulfilled.  The yogis of India provide the wisdom that each person can choose to become the architect of their own life and by doing so, "move in harmony with the Sun, Moon and stars".  

Scott is both a writer and a frequent speaker at conferences and meetings around the country.  He is a member of both NCGR and ISAR and is the past president of STARS, the Minnesota Chapter of NCGR.

In 1998, we took our first international trip and spent three weeks in Rishikesh, India (Scott's India photo journal).  Since 2001, we have become “frequent travelers” to Europe exploring and imbibing its culture, quality of life, history and art.   Our goal now is to spend a portion of each year in Europe and we are planning to spend a few months each year in Munich, Germany.  In the Spring of 2007, we took a test drive and spent 1 month in Gerany (Scott's Germany photo journal).

The following quotes from Swami Rama form the core of the intention for The Traveler's Well (click for more dedications to Swami Rama and Swami Veda Bharati):

"The most ancient traveler in the universe is love."

"Why are the sun, moon and stars constantly on the move? 

If you know the purpose of their movement,

then move in harmony with them. 

If you do not know, then move in harmony with them still,

for by doing so,

one day you will know their purpose."

"You are the architect of your life and you decide your destiny."

The image of the Traveler's Well, brought to life through the artistic work of Todd Dakins, represents the unending cycles of the zodiac.  This image is intended to convey a couple of key themes.  First, the reflection of the sun, moon and stars in the well, symbolically represents a birth chart and the keys to unlock meaning in our lives if we take time to stop and reflect upon them.  Second, the Celtic triple knot represents the place where the circles of the body, mind and spirit are united together in harmony.