"I feel blessed to have connected with Thomas (Ishtar); he feels like a long lost brother I knew only minutes ago. I immediately recognized him and in an instant decided to have an astrology reading with him; and though it was ostensibly about astrological cycles and transits, his visionary capacity took us into much deeper territory. He has an amazing ability to merge into the planets and speak for them, as well as to merge into past life patterns and to see how they are being forwarded into the now. His knowledge is vast and his attitude is compassionate and humble. I sense he uses the chart as a touchstone to feel into current patterns and processes that come from one’s true soul desires and destiny. I am impressed with how succinct and clear he is—and I recommend counseling with him very highly."

—Penney Peirce, author of Transparency, Leap of Perception, and Frequency

“A session with Ishtar is like having someone reflect back to you so many unspoken yet deeply known self truths. His insights and intuitive hits clearly reach beyond the scaffold of astrology, and if you are a wordsmith like me, you will fall in love with the way he languages your soul.”

Lori Ann Lothian—Vancouver, Canada —www.theawakeneddreamer.com

“Meeting Ishtar inspired me to get a reading. The resulting conversation was quite unique. While based on a detailed look at the birth chart, he followed its threads into the deep past. The result was a grand and unexpected perspective of my life and practical advice that could be applied immediately. A friend later shared their reading and it was very different in perspective. Ishtar has a gift you'll not find anywhere else.”

David Buckland—-Vancouver Island, Canada

Author of Our Natural Potential—www.davidya.ca

“Ishtar is a gifted channel and his reading was spot on. I’ve had many astrological readings, but he pointed out some things that had never been illuminated before. His intuition is sharp and his heart is huge. There were many uncanny messages and impressions that I received which were unique to me and meaningful. I highly recommend his work.”

Sarah Taylor—Los Angeles

“I came to Ishtar for a natal chart reading in light of my first Saturn return after years of my own intensive self study and analysis of my chart and the charts of other and I am blown away and oh so grateful for the greater depth of understanding I came away with. His enthusiasm and care for ensuring a full expression of my chart were palpable as he used symbolism and metaphor to create highly intuitive and developed imagery, stirring a tangible energetic shift in the understanding of my self. Ishtar has developed his own style of bringing to life the birth chart and it is evident he uses his vast stores of wisdom to enhance his astrological readings, going far beyond the typical cookbook sun/moon/ascendant interpretations.  I've come away from this reading with a clearer, more focused path on my evolutionary journey, and I will surely be checking in with him again for the many transits and progressions of my natal chart.”

Carol Ann—Alberta, Canada

"I booked a session with Ishtar to get greater clarity on how I could share my spiritual gifts/insights with the world. I got answers on many levels. Having booked the session two weeks in advance I found I got a lot of energy/insight that seemed to happen by grace before the session, though I have no doubt it was very much connected to my investment with Ishtar. Answer upon answer kept popping into my heart and I felt very nurtured inside. During the session Ishtar was precise, gentle and engaging, as though one was invited to join him in celebrating oneself at the deepest level. I found answers and enjoyed the cosmic dance. Ishtar seemed to have the ability to say just the right thing that would complete the remaining questions I had from the subtle preparation, again definitely more by grace than any planning or logic on his part. This gave the reading a completely different vibration to normal astrology readings. On one hand the planets, stars, nodes and houses where still there in all their glory but on the other hand there was also a deeper healing, heart-provoking words shared through Ishtar's own engaging personality and a hard to define in human words transmission that guided me gently along my path. I highly recommend his readings and work."

Jack—England

“I sought a deeper understanding and insight of my personal circumstances, along with spiritual guidance through booking an appointment with Ishtar. I was not disappointed. I was struck by his tremendous accuracy and this has given me a much clear understanding of my situation and a depth of insight which I didn’t’ have before.It is abundantly clear that Ishtar has an augmented intuitive which is expressed through the medium of Astrology. I also experienced Ishtar as sensitive and compassionate, thus making it much easier for me to confide in him some difficult aspects of my situation. I have no hesitation in recommending Ishtar to anyone and I have gratitude for the help he has given to me.”

Lee Michael Walton—London, UK

“The reading I had with Ishtar Howell was insightful as we discussed the different areas of my chart that stood out to him to discuss. All of it very relevant with surprising specificity. As someone who knows a little more than most people about their chart I was able to ask about certain aspects that I saw myself and run it by Ishtar and then have a discussion around it. In addition Ishtar uses his very keen intuition and was able to see past lives and describe how that relates to my current incarnation. I have already re-listened to the session to make sure I integrated the information so I can be armed with my next phase of life. I highly recommend a chart reading not only for the wonderful information but Ishtar has a warm presence and is easy to discuss something as personal and revealing as your astrology chart!”

Merrily Duffy- Seattle