Astrological Lineage
My Practice
As a consulting astrologer, I am interested in meeting people where they are at, helping them find their path and trust their agency, becoming co-collaborators with the cosmos. My style is practical and grounded in the ways that power and oppression impact how we are able to live out our birth charts. I believe that the magic of astrology comes alive in the consultation setting and have been offering one-on-one consultations since February 2022.
My astrological research is focused on understanding queer art, theory, and community organizing through the lens of astrology. I have presented facets of this research on The Astrology Podcast, ISAR, and Steering By Starlight as well as on my podcast, Star Gays: The Queer Astrology Archives Podcast.
I use whole sign houses, traditional planetary rulers, and the essential dignities scheme from the Hellenistic tradition. I offer one-on-one natal and timing consultations as well as electional astrology reports.
My Teachers
In addition to many years of self study, starting with Chani Nicholas and Demetra George, I have completed Chris Brennan’s comprehensive Hellenistic Astrology Course, studied privately with Amy Green, taken classes with Kelly Surtees, tutored under Michael J Morris, and completed a course of electional astrology study through private training with Kira Ryberg. I am indebted to the teachings of Dr. Ali A. Olomi and am currently enrolled in Austin Coppock’s Fundamentals of Astrology.
I am a member of the Association for Young Astrologers.
As a forever-student of the cosmos, I am consistently updating my practice to include new techniques and ideas.
Classes, Podcasts, and Learning Opportunities
Want To Learn Queer Astrology?
- Star Gays: The Queer Astrology Archives Podcast is a project that brings together my love of astrology and queer artistic, cultural, and political history. Listen wherever you listen to podcasts!
Classes and Workshops
UPCOMING
- October 18, 2025: When You Say, “That’s So Gay,” Do You Realize What You Say? for the Come As You Are Conference
- I’m so excited to join the Astrologer’s Co-op for my first conference! This two-day online conference is filled with incredible speakers. Click the link above to get tickets!
- My talk will look at some of the chart signatures for queerness given to us by Hellenistic authors like Valens, Firmicus, and Dorotheus to talk about the uses and limitations of these signatures. Using chart examples we’ll examine charts that do and don’t conform to the queer signatures as assigned by Hellenistic authors in order to ask what is the purpose of looking for queerness in a natal chart. Together we’ll develop some expansive ways of thinking about queerness in astrology.
PAST
- May 11, 2025: Astrology, Queer Ancestors, And Utopian Memory for ISAR’s Star Club.
- March/April 2025: “The Fire Will Not Consume Us, We Take It And Make It Our Own”: A Venus Retrograde Workshop by Elly Higgins and ced clearwater.
- September 2024: Astrology, Queer Ancestors, And Utopian Memory: For When The Here & Now Is Not Enough for Amy Green’s Steering by Starlight.
Podcast Guest Appearances
Astrology Readings
Please Note: Readings can take place online via Google Meet or in person at my studio in downtown Northampton, Massachusetts. Please note in your intake form if you would like to meet in person.
Natal Chart Reading
Explore the terrain of your birth chart. We’ll work collaboratively to lay the groundwork and draw out the core themes and patterns of your life. This reading is great if you’ve never had your chart read before or if you want to get some deeper insight into a particular part of your chart or your chart as a whole. All readings are grounded in the current moment because the natal chart is not static.
Solar Return Reading
A reading exploring the coming year (best if scheduled around your birthday). Using a combination of profections, solar return charts, Zodical Releasing, and transits, we will look at what the coming year has in store for you. Afterwards I’ll send you a PDF breaking down the most important transits and themes of your year.
***Sliding scale is available for all readings – please note that you are interested in sliding scale when booking and we can make a plan that works for you.
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