Ariel Guttman has been involved with the study of astrology since 19/M. In 1980 she Founded an astrological consulting firm, Astro Originals, through which astrological seminars, personal and business consulting, astrological teaching and lecturing are conducted. For several years she has been involved with asteroid research, and by including those asteroids in her astrological work, has found a growing interest in this, the feminine aspects of astrology. She has lectured for numerous astrological organizations and conferences both in the United States and in Europe. She is the author of Astro-Compatibility, and co-author of The Astro Carto Graphy Book of Maps.