Some background…

        If I had to sum up my life’s journey it would be best described as “The search for meaning.” As a lifelong questioner and seeker of truth, I’ve always looked for patterns and connections, and have dug deeply to find core principles.  In my search for meaning, I've naturally looked for ideas and languages that speak to the depth and wonder of the human experience. I discovered astrology in 1970 when I ran across Isabel Hickey’s "Astrology: A Cosmic Science".  It sparked my passion and I studied extensively, starting informal consultations with friends and family. My college focus on psychology and philosophy complemented my astrological studies, as did my traveling in the US and abroad. In the mid-1990s, I was certified by one of the oldest astrological schools in Europe, the Faculty of Astrological Studies in England.

          In the years following my certification, I was deeply involved in raising my wonderfully eccentric and intelligent daughter, pursuing artistic expression through folkloric dance, and volunteering for organizations and causes I believe in.  My "day job"  was in scientific research, though I operated as something of an infidel mystic among basic science investigators, some of whom were Nobel laureates.  It was an invigorating and open-minded atmosphere and it taught me a great deal about the similarity between art and science.  Throughout this time I attended astrology conferences and workshops and I realized that astrology was evolving rapidly.  I felt called to augment my early training, so I applied to enter the four-year diploma program at Astrology University, notable for its gifted astrology coach and  founder, Tony Howard.  Tony created a very comprehensive curriculum by gathering together a highly-regarded teaching staff of professional astrologers who had broad experience as licensed therapists, historians, educators and authors.  AU proved to be a mind-expanding experience of learning with gifted teachers and communing with like-minded student astrologers, all of whom are devoted to practicing astrology with open curiosity and integrity. I stay connected with the university through their graduate program to keep my skills fresh.

        I continually study a number of extraordinary astrologers and psychologists whose books, articles, and workshops are the underpinning of my approach:  Carl Jung,  Liz Greene, Richard Tarnas, James Hillman, Safron Rossi, Carole Taylor, Jason Holley,  Mark Jones,  Brian Clark, and Richard Idemon.  Moreover, I am deeply committed to furthering astrology as a legitimate profession dedicated to human potential and evolution.

My belief…

         What I know to be true is that a single moment of insight can transform a person’s life.  Helen Keller, the notable blind/deaf social activist, was six years old when she had just such a moment with her teacher, Annie Sullivan.  As the oft-told story goes, after many weeks of struggling to get through to a very wild and rebellious Helen, one day at the family water pump Annie spelled the word "water" into Helen’s hand as the water poured over Helen's fingers.  In a blinding flash of insight, Helen suddenly realized that what was being spelled into her hand and the substance from the pump were the same. That epiphany ignited the fire of language in Helen and opened her world, setting her on the path to become one of the 20th century's most prominent social reformers, one who was far ahead of her time. Similarly, I believe astrology is a language that can shift our perspective to suddenly see familiar situations in a whole new light.

How I practice astrology…

           My life has taught me that the dark and light experiences in life are equally valuable and create vital lessons that fuel and enrich our ongoing evolution. Joy and sorrow, confusion and clarity—these contrasting experiences are the human condition, yet they are also “mentors” in disguise that work to lead us to our existing wisdom if we are open to where they are guiding us. The interplay of light and dark guides and inspires me, and I use their wisdom to support my clients in our sessions. 

           My style blends psychological and archetypal astrology with practical, real-world applications. I approach each session with openness to your individual concerns and what you hope to explore.  In our session we’ll travel together through the mysteries of your chart.  I’ll listen to your interests and concerns, your observations and comments that you share along the way.  I’ll interpret symbols and signposts, identifying challenges and highlighting hidden strengths.  Together, we’ll dialogue to address what we find and plan ways to use new insights, always with a view to empower your inner authority to shape your own future, to discover your purpose and how best to live it.