The Author and Team Behind ZEUS

Author and developer

Dmitry Potapov

Creator and lead developer of ZEUS

Dmitry's interest in astrology goes back to the 1980s — a time when access to specialized knowledge in the Soviet Union was sharply limited. Even then, it was clear how much precision, structure, and practical applicability matter in astrological work.

Professional training

Formal study began in 2003 at the School of Scientific Astrology under Sergey Bezborody. After completing the program, Dmitry continued his training with Denis Kutalev and Konstantin Arev, which deepened his foundation and added medieval and Uranian techniques to his practice.

How ZEUS came to be

Years of client work made one thing apparent: existing astrology software rarely provided the exact combination of calculations and workflow that daily consulting practice actually requires.

That gap led to the idea of building a dedicated tool — first as a supplement to what was already in use, then as a standalone program designed around the real needs of a working astrologer. To make it happen, Dmitry learned C++.

It became clear early on that this wasn't going to be a small utility. A proper astrology program demands not just accurate calculations, but coherent logic, flexible configuration, a well-thought-out interface, and genuine comfort in daily use. The initial version took about a year to build, followed by an extended period of open testing and continuous development.

How ZEUS keeps growing

ZEUS has always developed in close dialogue with practicing astrologers — through hands-on experience, professional exchange, and feedback from users across many countries. Suggestions and observations from specialists working in different traditions and consulting styles have shaped every major release.

The result is a program that has grown into something more than a calculation engine — it's a full working environment for the practicing astrologer. Particular focus goes to calculation accuracy, everyday usability, and solid support for the full range of astrological approaches.

Today ZEUS gives special attention to traditional astrology, Uranian astrology, Magi Astrology, harmonic astrology, and astrocartography. It runs on Windows and macOS, updates regularly, and continues to evolve as a tool for those who value precision, practicality, and a workspace they can genuinely make their own.

Expert consultants and methodology

ZEUS has developed through ongoing dialogue with the professional astrological community. Two recognized masters have played a particularly important role in shaping the program's computational foundation and methodological approach.

Methodological consultant

Denis Kutalev

Historian, PhD in Cultural Studies, consulting astrologer and teacher, co-founder of Axial Astrology, author and translator

Practicing astrology since 1989. Consulting astrologer, researcher, teacher, translator, and scholarly editor of ancient astrological texts. PhD candidate with a dissertation on "Astrology as a Historical and Cultural Phenomenon."

Compiler and editor of the New Astrological Encyclopedia (1999; ~6,000 entries). Author of: A General Theory of Fixed Stars (1996), Celestial Coordinates and House Systems (1999), Essays on Uranian Astrology (with K. Arev, 2003), Astrology of the New Planets (2005), Transneptunians in Uranian Astrology (2007), The Astrologer's Reference: City Coordinates and Time Corrections (with A. Zaitsev, 2005–2024).

Since 2003, a participant in the Manuscripta astrologica project for the translation and study of historical astrological texts. Creator of a documentary series on the history of astrology for Russian cultural television (2006–2007). Consultant and contributor to the Mysteries of Time television series (2007–2009).

Currently teaches group courses in horary and electional astrology, medieval Arabic methods of natal analysis and forecasting, rectification, consulting practice, and Axial Astrology methodology.

Methodological consultant

Konstantin Arev

Hamburg School specialist, consulting astrologer and teacher, co-founder of Axial Astrology, author

Has studied astrology in depth since 1990 and has maintained an active consulting practice — both in person and remotely — since 1995. Author of numerous articles on Uranian astrology (Hamburg School), published in AstrologiYa, Mercurio, and international journals.

Together with Denis Kutalev, he helped establish Hamburg School astrology in Russia, co-authored a unique Uranian astrology curriculum, and organized the first group workshops in Hamburg School methods and techniques. Co-author of Essays on Uranian Astrology (with D. Kutalev, 2003).

Teaching and presenting at international astrology conferences since 2003. From 2003 to 2006, a member of the international research group A*R*G*O*.

Years of translating and studying the works of Alfred Witte evolved into original research that led to the creation of a new astrological direction — Axial Astrology. He continues to develop and teach this approach alongside his broader teaching practice.

The team

ZEUS is Dmitry Potapov's creation, but keeping it running and growing takes a team — people who handle the technical, organizational, and customer-facing sides of the project.

Dmitry

Creator, lead developer, and the driving vision behind ZEUS
Vladimir — Engineering

Professional software engineer. Responsible for code optimization, architecture, and technical development.
Tatyana — Operations

Handles marketing, administrative processes, and financial management for the project.
Sergey — Customer support

Handles user support in Telegram, helps with program setup, and resolves questions quickly.
Anna — Customer support

Handles email support, including inquiries from international users.

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