My Personal Story with Astrology

Around 9 years old, I stumbled across this tiny little divinity section in a local Barnes and Noble. Along with some oracle decks and Tarot cards, there was a collection of these mini astrology books. I picked up the book for Scorpio, my sun sign, and I was completely hooked. Even at that age, I was amazed – how was somebody who didn’t even know me able to pinpoint so many facts and tendencies about me? Then I wondered, was it really possible to predict who we would get along with based on their sun signs? Even though I didn’t understand all of the words and concepts, I held onto this book and continued to reference it until further.

The next leap in astrological growth came when I was 13 or 14, and by then, we were connected to the internet! And, it was expanding. I stumbled onto the website Tarot.com, and while I was primarily teaching myself about the tarot through the free mini readings and card interpretations, I was also diving into the astrology section. My explorations only continued to grow.

So, my astrological journey feels like it’s been a lifelong one. For the most part, I have been self-taught, experiencing bursts and leaps in understanding – starting around age 9, then 13-14, then my 20s, and most recently and seriously in 2017 and 2020. What started with following various astrology columns online and metaphysical magazines grew through myself receiving counsel from astrological readings and contributions of the local community, notably John Sacelli and Guy Spiro in Chicago. Today, my self-study continues, with my primary teachers being:

– Rick Levine
– Chris Brennan
– Judith Hill
… and a host of teachers from the Astrology Hub Inner Circle online community.

As a mother of a young daughter, my primary role currently is that of a stay-at-home mom, while most other free time is devoted to astrology study and practice. I am excited to expedite that growth with more consultations as my schedule allows.