C.C. Zain, founder of the Church of Light

(Elbert Benjamine)
1882-1951

C.C. Zain, Founder of the Church of Light, was one of the foremost astrologers of his time. Finding his way to the Brotherhood of Light at the age of 18, he studied a wide range of occult and spiritual topics before becoming one of the organization's leaders. He moved to Los Angeles in 1915 and began teaching a variety of subjects, ultimately incorporating the Church of Light.

A long line of astrologers has benefited from his prodigious astrological discoveries and writings, which include both esoteric and practical applications. The Church of Light still exists in Los Angeles today, publishing his books and otherwise preserving his legacy.

BIRTH DATA: AstroDatabank gives the following information, rated A, from Zain's memory. He was born December 12, 1882, at 5:55 AM LMT, in Des Moines, IA. Zain died in his late sixties on July 2, 1951.

This makes him a double Sagittarius--Sun and Rising--with a powerful stellium in that sign including Mercury, Venus, and Mars, all in the first house. Like many gifted heads of organizations, he had a Capricorn Moon.

BOOKS AND TAPES BY C.C. ZAIN:

Zain wrote extensively about a variety of metaphysical topics, including astrology and Tarot. His astrology books, all published by the Church of Light, include:

Astrodyne Manual
Horary Astrology
Mundane Astrology
Spiritual Astrology
Delineating the Horoscope
Progressing the Horoscope
Weather Predicting

Many of Zain's books are still available through AstroAmerica and through the Church of Light on-line bookstore.

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CREDITS: Biographical information for this memorial came from AstroDatabank, The Encyclopedia of Astrology, and AstroAmerica. The background tile was designed by Crystal Cloud. The photo of C.C. Zain and book covers are courtesy of AstroAmerica. The golden glyph is part of a set at RAD Graphics. This memorial was created by Donna Cunningham.