Barbara Hand Clow is an American author, teacher, and astrologer known for her work in the realms of spirituality, astrology, and metaphysics. She has written several books on these topics, often exploring the relationship between cosmic events and human consciousness. Her works include "The Pleiadian Agenda," which delves into channeling and the connection between the Pleiades star cluster and Earth, as well as books like "Catastrophobia," which discusses the idea of collective trauma stemming from ancient global catastrophes. Clow often incorporates elements of shamanism, indigenous wisdom, and alchemy into her teachings. She blends historical research with intuitive insight to offer readers an expansive view of human potential and transformation.