Frequently Asked Questions About My Astrology Readings

What can I expect from an astrology reading with you?

Expect to have your mind blown. Expect to feel seen and validated at the deepest level. Expect to receive a “cosmic permission slip” for being your true self and following your own intuitive knowing. Expect practical, grounded support for living your passion and purpose.

Will you tell me when or whether I’m going to get married/get the job/win the lottery/etc.?

No. Why would you give away your power to someone else to tell you “what’s going to happen” in your own life? My intention is to use astrology as a tool for empowerment, not to encourage the fear-based idea that we are victims of fate. I believe that the future is not fixed, that there are several possible futures and that which one we step into depends on many factors, including, and perhaps especially, the level of consciousness with which we’re navigating our lives.

I’m more interested in helping you, for example, uncover your subconscious blocks to having the relationship you desire and how you might heal those blocks, versus “predicting” when a relationship will magically appear in your life.

In the “fate vs. free will” debate, my belief is that there’s no way to really know whether or not everything we do is already pre-planned on some mysterious level. BUT it seems like a good idea to operate AS IF we have free will, and to exercise our power to create our lives whenever possible.

That being said, what I CAN do is help illuminate what this time period is about for you, and how you might successfully work with the energies that are currently activated. For example, is it a time to retreat, focus on your inner world and let go of needing to “do” so much or make anything happen – or, is it a time to really step out, take a risk, and go for it?

Can you look at my partner’s/lover’s (or potential partner’s/lover’s) chart and tell me all about them?

If you have already had a reading with me, then in a follow-up reading I can look at the chart of your partner/lover, and see how his/her chart interacts with yours – i.e., what kinds of soul-level contracts you may be working out, what role this person is playing in your life (and why you may have attracted them at this particular time), and how that person is triggering you and inviting you to grow.

I will not give a detailed analysis of someone’s chart (with the exception of your children – see below) unless the reading is also for that person (i.e., a couple’s reading, see below). In other words, what I will focus on in the reading is YOU, and the effect that person has on you, rather than focusing on them.

The reason for this is two-fold. One, on an ethical level, I think it’s invasive to talk about someone’s chart in a reading that’s not for them, and the reality is that unless I’ve interacted with them, I have no idea how they’re using the energies present in their chart. If there’s something you want to know about the other person, the best way to find out is to ask them, or have them get their own reading and then tell you about it. Second, from a practical perspective, when it comes to relationship, the power that’s available to make a change is in YOU, so it’s much more productive to focus on your own chart and look at what wants to be made conscious and healed through this relationship dynamic.

Please do not ask me if you “should” be with a particular person – that’s up to YOU to decide. I think relationship astrology is best used not to tell you what person you “should” be with, but rather to help you understand WHY you’ve attracted this person into your life, the deeper purpose of your relationship, and how you might work through challenges you’re experiencing.

Will you tell me about my children’s charts?

Yes, if you’ve already had an individual reading with me, then you can order a reading in which I can look at your children’s charts (up to two in one reading), and how their charts interact with your chart. This kind of reading can illuminate how you can best support your child to be who they came here to be, what kinds of soul contracts you may have with your children, and also the kinds of dynamics that may be challenging between you and how you can respond to those challenges.

When it comes to newborns, I read their charts very lightly – i.e., I don’t want to project too much onto their being before they have a chance to become themselves.

Do you offer couple’s readings?

At this point, I’m only offering couple’s readings if both people involved have previously had individual readings with me. (Otherwise, I find the process too overwhelming.) You can order a couple’s reading via the same link that you would order an individual reading. Please let me know why you’re seeking a couple’s reading, what issues or challenges are coming up between you two, and how I can help.

Can you tell me the best place to live/take a vacation based on astrology?

No. What you’re looking for is an astrologer who does location astrology, or Astro*Carto*Graphy – a specialty in which I am not trained. You can contact me if you would like a referral.

Can you tell me the best time to get married/start a business/etc.?

In the context of a reading, I can look at optimal timing for a particular event. However, I do not consider myself an expert in electional astrology (using astrology to “elect” the perfect moment for an event), so if this is your primary purpose in seeking out astrological services, I recommend contacting another astrologer.

How can I buy a gift certificate?

You can go through the same process to order a reading, and when you fill out the form, let me know the name of the person the reading is for, and who it’s from. I’ll email you a gift certificate to pass along to that person, and they can contact me to let me know their birth data and what they want to get from their reading. (If you don’t see my response in your inbox within 24 hours of ordering the gift certificate, please check your spam folder.)

Can I schedule a session to talk with you over the phone, via Zoom or in person?

At this time, I’m only doing readings by recording. If you’re curious why I believe this works out better for both of us, please see my video on the main reading page.