Venus Gays is an astrology newsletter written and cofounded by Brooklyn-based astrologers Sam Manzella and Sterling Bowen. Subscribe to receive our musings in your inbox regularly, typically on Fridays (for Venus, duh).
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Read on to learn more about each of us and our practices.
Sam Manzella
Gemini ☀️, Leo 🌕, Cancer ⬆️
Sam (she/they) is a Brooklyn-based writer, digital producer, and astrologer. A true 12th House Gemini Sun and Venus, Sam believes in the power of storytelling for social change. She is currently a staff writer at STAR/CHILD, the astrology app for parents. Previously, Sam was an editor at Logo News (RIP) and a contributor to dozens of print and online publications. You can keep up with them on Instagram (@_sammanzella).
A lifelong astrology enthusiast, Sam began to study the tradition seriously in early 2020. They practice traditional astrology with a modern slant. She has studied with Drew Levanti and Kirah Tabourn is highly influenced by the books, lectures, and podcasts of Chani Nicholas, Chris Brennan, Austin Coppock, and Pallas K. Augustine.
Sterling Bowen
Aquarius ☀️, Aries 🌕, Virgo ⬆️
Sterling (he/they) is a Brooklyn-based writer, content creator, tarot reader, and astrologer. A star at heart but an Aquarius 6th Houser in practice, the bulk of his work is hidden behind the scenes of some brands you may recognize. You may be one of the 1.6 million viewers who reads his work on Sanctuary’s Instagram page. You may be one of the folks who bought the best-selling astrology guide What’s Your Sign. Or you may be one of the unlucky few who gets to see his chaotic musings on his social media profiles, all under the handle @mxsterlingbowen.
Sterling has been studying astrology independently since 2016. His approach is influenced by the centuries of research and practice that has gifted us “traditional astrology,” as well as more modern approaches, such as psychological astrology and the study of planetary cycles throughout history. He puts value in the phrase “it takes a village” when it comes to learning and growing in this cosmic tradition, and takes major influence from writers such as Demetra George, Chris Brennan, and Chani Nicholas, just to name a few.
