I practice Traditional astrology, rooted in Medieval and Persian techniques, using the Western tropical zodiac and Whole Sign houses, fused with transits of modern outer planets. Medieval astrology predicts the probable order of events in a person’s life — as promised in the natal chart. It gives information that is honest, realistic, and specific, combining multiple predictive techniques and specialized methods to delineate one’s character, partnerships, children, finances, profession, and much more. Much of current-day modern astrology is less methodical and more focused on psychology and fantasy.

Traditional astrology dates back over 2,000 years and is the study of fate and fortune (life and body in the material world, rather than simply a study of one’s psychology), and its forecast techniques (timing) offer insight into how your chart is unfolding through time. There are many paths to the field of astrology, each representing different aspects we can study and learn from. Like rooms in the house of astrology, Traditional is the room I gravitated toward. There is so much to explore and experiment with in here. It shares its deep roots and rich philosophic teachings with other ancient lineages like Vedic and Persian.

Currently, I am on staff with the Nightlight Astrology Reading Clinic, hosted by one of my teachers, Adam Elenbaas, where I offer astrology consultations at a reduced rate. You can learn more about the clinic here.

Since 2022, I’ve offered birth chart consultations and forecasts, and astrology-related workshops and events. I occassionally write and publish on Medium and am an editor, most notably for The Mountain Astrologer magazine during 2021-2024. In addition to astrology, I’m on a journey to learn and share healing practices. I study and practice the principles and philosophies of yoga and lead a variety of yoga classes and workshops in my community. I’m also a reiki master in private practice. But most importantly, I’m a mom to three adult kids and a nine-year-old rescue dog.

After a long period of self-study, I began to pursue training under numerous teachers and mentors, which I continue to this day in an effort to refine my understanding and application of techniques in consultation practice. I am especially grateful to Adam Elenbaas, Chris Brennan, Demetra George, Dr. Benjamin Dykes, Kelly Surtees, Michelle Corbesier, and larry arrington for their integrity to the tradition and for holding a guiding light on this path.

The tapestry woven by traditional astrology and yoga philosophy grounds and guides me. I’ve discovered that the more I learn, the more complex and (even) contradictory things become — reminding me of what my yoga mentor teaches, "All models are false but some of them are useful." This teaching helps me loosen my grip on finding the "one way" to understand it all and to instead tap into the rich symbolism and mystery that pervades everything.

I follow the ethical standards and guidelines published by the International Society for Astrological Research (ISAR), which you can read more about here.

Hi, I’m Rachel. I’m so glad you’re here.

The promise of your natal chart unfolds through time. And just like you, your chart is multifaceted. An astrology reading will identify key themes in your life and point to areas of strength and challenge.

If this is your first astrology consultation, I will orient you to your chart and answer questions you have. You will learn about life themes and about topics that are currently activated through timing.

If you’ve had an astrology consultation before or are astro-savvy, we can dive deeper into the unfolding of your chart and discuss topics that are of interest to you, including timing of current themes and topics.

Understanding the planetary signatures in your natal chart can shed light upon and bring validation to your life circumstances and experiences. Let me show you how!

Everything you learn from me is 100% human, from research to delivery. There is NO AI in any part of my process, and there never will be. Our time together is about connection, interaction, and authenticity.

Your unique chart is not an algorithm — its voice and the stories it tells are more nuanced and personal than what general web searches and AI provide. And AI often gets things wrong. It doesn’t fully understand the language and translation of Traditional Astrology.

Virgo is my Sun sign, and it falls in the 9th place of pilgrimages, foreign places, worldview, belief systems, and divination.

Everyone has Virgo in their chart. The place this sign is in, any planets in it, and where its ruler Mercury is in your natal chart provide insight into specific life themes and circumstances unique to you.

Did you know?

Everything — every person, animal, event, country, city — has a birth chart. This is the chart for the moment that I launched this website. Choosing an auspicious time to begin something is called Electional astrology.

This is a night chart, ruled by Venus in Cancer — the watery, yin, cardinal temple of the Moon and exaltation of Jupiter — in the third house of communication. This is where the Moon rejoices, and Venus is merged with her host in this cadent, sacred metakosmios of the pre-dawn sky.

Mercury rejoices in the first house in the sign of Taurus — the earthy, yin, fixed temple of Venus and the exaltation of the Moon. Mercury, the messenger and a symbol of communication and divination, the god who travels in and out of the underworld, is received by host Venus, bringing forth wisdom as morning star, making an auspiscous announcement before the Gemini Sun emerges over the eastern horizon.