My Journey with Astrology

During my early years with lichens, while finishing writing the book Delmarva Lichens, and conducting field work in the Great Basin Desert, a dear friend and fellow botanist introduced me to astrology. Not the newspaper style astrology, but rather the houses and planets, the transit cycles of Saturn, archetypes and inner doorways of knowing. And something deeply resonated.

Through the years since then, I’ve learned ways of being able to work with these changes, time their duration, and connect with my inner wisdom during stormy times. These  are the tools I offer in my sessions.

“I have seen astrologers in the past and only felt half heard or half seen. I had mostly given up on astrology. Nastassja helped the whole of me to emerge. I felt so cared for and held as she read into my chart. It feels like she’s been doing this for lifetimes.” ~ Emily R., mindfulness self compassion coach

Intentions

My intention with each reading is to create a container where you can hear and trust your inner wisdom, and provide earth centered astrological insights for navigating the changes in your inner and outer worlds.

“Nastassja has such a gift of explaining astrology in a way that feels rooted in love and freedom”  ~ Nina S., psychotherapist

Methods

In my practice, astrology is about synchronicity, not causality. We are part of multiple ecosystems simultaneously: the terrestrial ecosystems that we live within, the ecosystems of our bodies, and the ecosystems of our culture, families, and communities.

My practice of astrology is grounded in the Earth, in finding our own unique rhythms within these ecosystems. I use a combination of Placidus and Whole Sign house systems, Progressed Lunar and Solar cycles, and myths that are grounded in Earth based human and ecological frameworks.

“I felt like I was at a cross road with my path and experiencing a lot of uncertainty and hopelessness. I gained clarity in both what that uncertainty is and the hopelessness bc of my chart. Had I not seen it I don’t know if I’d have that security in trusting myself and my natural flow with the universe. I’m very grateful and feel very supported to keep going in what I came here to do and that I was the perfect person to be doing it.” – Anonymous

Clients

My clients are threshold tenders. They are often psychotherapists, coaches, creatives, researchers, and pastors on the forefronts of social change. If you are going through personal challenges, you are at a threshold, and I’d love to work with you.

“Having never had an astrology reading, I was unsure of what to expect. I felt the care and intention behind Nastassja’s reading and I witnessed the space as being loving held and nurtured during the whole time. I deeply appreciated this offering, which was so clearly steeped in a deep love for this work and for those attending. I am so grateful. This brought about a deeper sense of self, a clearer understandings of the rhythms of my inner wisdom and a larger feeling of connectedness with the cosmos, universe, earth, and ancestors. Thank you, thank you, thank you!” – Mimi H., academic researcher

What to Expect

Each session starts with a grounding meditation and intention setting, followed by chart exploration and analysis. At the end, we’ll close the session by sealing in the energetic insights. After sessions charts and other astrological resources used for the session are provided. Sessions are held over Zoom and recorded. Sessions and and session content are confidential.

“This reading was so deeply validating and reassuring, as well as inspiring. i feel so grateful for your heart and devotion to your craft. Receiving the additional emails full of information after was such a pleasant surprise too! ” Satya M., artist

Cost / Payment / Donations

Accessibility is important to me. Prices are listed as a sliding scale. If these prices are inaccessible to you, please reach out so that we can figure out another way of engaging in an energetic exchange.

After you schedule your session, pay for your session or consider donating by going to venmo, credit card (via Stripe.com), or paypal

“My reading was so impactful. It was insightful into who I am based on my past, and empowering and informative for my future. Everything felt natural, and was deeper than I expected in the best way possible. Highly recommend.” Madi R.

My Background and Training

My astrological training includes an 18 month intensive astrology mentorship program with the first astrologer that I ever trusted, Rosie Finn (2022-2024); a year long compassionate communication (NVC) practice circle with Liesbett Bickett (2020-2021); four years learning from contemporary shamanic practitioner Beatrice Pizer (2016-2020); and Buddhist trainings in Lojong, Cultivating Bodhicitta, and Cultivating Emotional Balance with Venerable Tenzin Chogkyi at the Vajrapani Institute (2017-2018).

To learn more about my scientific and creative background, see those areas of my website or my CV.

“Our session was incredible! I left feeling truly empowered, with a deeper understanding of myself and my life. I am so grateful for your work!” – Kathryn F.