What is astrology?

Astrology is what I would call a “Sacred science”. It is an entire mathematical and spatial language and requires precise calculations and mathematics as you would find in any science, but it also has a paradoxical intuitive quality to it where some things can only be explained by faith, intuition and belief in a higher power and divine orchestration. This is one of the reasons why I love it so much! It is bottomless and unending. There is always more to learn, always new things being discovered or explored and yet it is also so ancient and so sacred at the same time.

 

What’s the difference between astronomy and astrology?

Astronomy is the scientific study of the planets, asteroids and outer space etc. from an observational and measurement based practice. It includes everything from technologies to get to outer space to how many moons Jupiter has to the average estimated temperature it is on Mars or how fast a light year really is. Astrology is the sacred science that studies the effect of these space influences on us as soul beings here in physical bodies, the connection of the soul to the oneness of the universe, past lives, karmic energies, day to day workings of the sun and moon etc.

 

How is this a “reading”?

The astrologer (me!) is a sort of linguist of the stars. I serve to translate the mathematical and spatial language that I understand into more common terms and language. I will translate the dynamics of energies I see using allegories and analogies for us to work within. It is truly like translating from one language into another.

 

How does an astrologer know which information to speak to?

I use an astrological software that helps plot the precise placements of planets, houses, asteroids and the aspects they make to each other. Then, I go in with my soul’s wisdom, energy guidance and keen eye to decipher what I am seeing into healing conversations for us to have together. I need a core of basic birth data info to do this including your full birthdate, place of birth and birth time.

 

What type of astrology do you practice?

I practice western astrology. There are many different types of astrology and each has their wonders! Although I studied vedic first and incorporate some wisdom from that at times, western is what I grew to love and that is the one I apply in the healing work that I do.

 

Why would you want to receive this information?

Looking at your natal chart is equivalent to your soul map. It is a tried and true way to plug into the wisdom your soul choose to incarnate under this time around the sun. It also can explain A LOT about current life cycles you are in which affect mood, energy levels, physical health of the body, and mental states. Its like you yourself are the website, but astrology is your source code. It is running and calculating all the time: dynamics underneath the surface. You may not always be aware of what language it is speaking, but it is there, operating within you.

 

How do use astrology?

I use astrology as a personal development tool. In my sessions, my intentions are to unearth greater amounts of spiritual knowledge about a client to foster self-love, self-awareness, forgiveness, and relief/release. It is ALL about witnessing yourself in the cycles and rhythms of your life. I encourage people to use astrology to determine more about who they are according to their star makeup: their strengths, weaknesses, what they came here to learn and do etc. Then, I assist people with understanding what transits they are under, i.e. what lessons are most prominent right now based on what planetary activity is most affecting you right now. It gets increasingly complex and you need a compassionate guide (such as me!) to hold your hand and walk the journey with you.

 

Are there any other benefits to using astrology?

You can also use astrology to determine compatibility between you and another in romance, business, or friendship. You can use astrology to pick a suitable launch date for a business, or a new website, or buying a house or starting a marriage- the opportunities are endless! I check astrological transits and witnessing them in accordance with my own chart on a daily basis. Being a leader within the divine feminine, I also hugely am passionate about the cycles of the moon and this is why I created such offerings as my Personal Moon Planners.

 

Is there anything about an astro session I should be mentally   prepared for?

Astrology combines the divine feminine energy and the divine masculine energy. This makes it very sacred. It is a powerful language to understand and with that type of power can come fear, especially by particular groups or people in history who may not want people to have access to a type of personal power. Much of what you may have been taught about astrology before (i.e. horoscopes in magazines) is likely only the tip of the iceberg. Most people’s minds are blown when they see exactly what a natal chart looks like or how complex the inner workings of an astrology reading can be. It is important to not be fearful but instead in awe of the depth and level of personal power that can be cultivated from exploring this miraculous sacred science.

 

I’m still a little unsure..do you have any recommended resources for me to learn more about this?

I would check out the website cafeastrology.com. It has a number of useful beginner articles on astrology. Pay attention to your feelings. How does exploring this stuff make you feel? If the answer is elated or opening, even a little bit, that is a nudge from your soul to keep going. Also, please don't hesitate to shoot an email to me, as I am happy to assess what type of reading might be best of service to you at this time (cards or astro).

 

Helpful Concepts to Understand:

 

Natal Chart: your natal chart is your “birth chart”. It is the spatial and mathematical stamp of what the skies were like at the time you were born. It reveals a lot of information about the planetary influences you are under this lifetime and also unique personality (and sometimes also physical!) attributes.

 

House System: your house system is an additional layer of information within a natal chart. It includes the placement of each of the 12 zodiac signs across your birth chart (which is set in the shape of a wheel). The house system is important because it places energy in certain areas and this leads to further information/significance. For example, you may have Jupiter in your 7th house or transiting Venus in your 5th house. Each of these houses carry a different meaning and add further depth and color to what a planet or transiting planet might be doing for you at that time there.

 

Aspects: aspects represent the mathematical angles that certain planets and features have to each other. There are different groupings of aspects, some that form 90 degree angles, some 180, some 60 and so on. It is the astrologer’s job to understand these dynamics and translate them for the person receiving the reading.