my background & approach

traditional rulerships • traditional aspects • whole sign houses

what is astrology, exactly, what can it do, and what is its purpose? these are questions i’ve asked myself constantly throughout my astrological training and practice. with a background in spiritual psychology, reiki energy healing, nutritional health coaching, and countless creative pursuits, i’ve explored many facets of wellness and spirituality. astrology adds a unique lens through which to interpret and understand the world, adding a sense of order and levity to a life that can sometimes feel chaotic and heavy.

the way that i currently think about astrology is this:

astrology is a means for determining the quality of time using the placements of and relationships between celestial bodies. natal astrology, or the study of an individual’s birth chart, adds space into the equation so that each birth chart is a map of the sky at a particular time and place, namely the time and place of the birth!

when i think about it that way, a person becomes this sort of expansion and expression of a particular moment on earth, as if the qualities of that moment have life breathed into them. of course, this is heady and philosophical and no one really knows why astrology works or what the relationship truly is between the celestial bodies and what’s happening here on earth, but there does seem to be a correlation, a reflection, or a kind of mapping.

in my experience from a more practical perspective, astrology can provide three incredible things: validation, compassion, and relief.

it is so easy to get into headspaces of comparison and judgment, both of ourselves and others, and when we can understand our birth charts we can actually see why certain aspects of life might be easier or more difficult for us, why certain topics can manifest quickly or slowly, and why we might be more inclined toward certain behaviors or ways of thinking. the chart can point us in directions that feel most aligned with our authentic drive and desire, shed light on our personal rhythms, and show us how we might be compatible with others. it’s also just kind of fun!

another question i consistently ask myself about astrology is, what are its implications? what does it mean about our lives that they’re somewhat pre-determined by the time and place we were born? and how do we best use that information?

my spiritual perspective can be essentially distilled to this: we are all seeking some kind of connection, fulfillment, authenticity, and freedom. i think that what our chart shows is our starting circumstances, our desires and drives, our learning opportunities, our obstacles and advantages, and the ways in which we engage in this experience of life.

a chart reading is simply an interpretation or a translation of a chart that is heavily influenced by the astrologer’s techniques, skill, and own spiritual lens. ultimately, you are the authority on your own life and a chart interpretation should never override your own internal knowing or spiritual connection.