Gregory David Done

GREGORY DAVID DONE, DSOM, L.Ac. is a practitioner of classical Chinese medicine and Polestar Astrology and an authorized teacher of Indo-Tibetan Buddhism and tantric yoga. Gregory has an MA in Buddhist studies from Naropa University and a Doctor of Science in oriental medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine. He is a published poet and author who has written extensively on the Chinese tradition.


As an avid student of Asian wisdom and wellness traditions from an early age, Gregory is deeply interested in the immigration, cultural assimilation, and nature of Asian traditions in America and is a vocal proponent of a pluralistic, nonsectarian approach to spiritual practice guided by traditional culture and lineage. He currently lives in Enumclaw, WA.

"Interest in Chinese astrology is an enduring tradition in the West. Most people know their Chinese ‘zodiac’ animal. However, people rarely go beyond the mere surface of this profound system. Gregory David Done has skillfully synthesized the traditional astrological calculation methods with a wide variety of other influences. He brings a host of teachings and years of study to bear, yielding a robust and deeply informed treasure trove that is both accessible and profound. The contents are guided by an infrastructure that presents View, Method, and Fruition, allowing the reader to go far beyond the ‘good or bad luck’ binary. This text now joins the canon of Polestar Astrology texts in English, alongside Kwok Man-Ho and the other historical greats." —Josh Paynter, co-abbot of Parting Clouds Daoist Temple

"Whether you’re just beginning to explore divination and astrology or you’re a seasoned practitioner, Gregory Done offers a depth of knowledge and lived experience that is hard to come by. From his exploration of Chinese language and classical characters to the practical methods of Polestar Astrology, this text stands as a much-needed and essential addition to the canon of astrological literature." —Robert Hoffman, DAOM, LAc, president of Yo San University of TCMP

"In this comprehensive and impressive work, Gregory Done reveals Polestar Astrology as a path to self-discovery, understanding your Qi nature, liberating your inner life, and ultimately, learning to live and die well. Drawing from Daoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Classical Chinese medicine, and Indian traditions, the author offers a rich and integrated vision that translates sophisticated symbolism into a practical understanding of character, fate, and spiritual development." —Silvia Mioc, PhD, MBA, Common Element Success Consultancy

"Typical of ancient Chinese arts and sciences, there is a wealth of detail here regarding what ultimately cannot be detailed. Gregory Done’s book is a scholarly, playful, and thoroughly researched guide to the practice of Polestar Astrology." —Michael Max, host of Qiological Podcast