Astrology is the study of the stars in relation to the human experience. Inner space is a reflection of outer space. The stars tell us a story about who we are and why we are here. They illuminate our role in our life story and in the story of life. 

Evolutionary astrology is the story of our evolution as individuals and as a collective. It’s based on the belief that we have free will but can choose to heal, learn, and grow across lifetimes. This potential is reflected by the north and south nodes of the moon. The south node is our karma, while the north node is our dharma. They represent who we have been and who we are becoming. Balancing these opposing forces can offer a sense of purpose and a path to evolution.

I weave evolutionary astrology with a form of parts work called IFS (Internal Family Systems) in a model I call IFSS (Internal Family Solar Systems). I believe this has never been done before. I consider it revolutionary!

Parts work is a form of therapy based on the theory of multiplicity, the idea that the personality is composed of multiple parts. Most of us can relate to being multifaceted. Some parts of our personality may arise in one setting, while others surface in different settings. We tend to compartmentalize our sense of self. And when we experience inner conflict, it’s because two or more parts have conflicting needs and desires. We can nurture our relationships with our parts to experience inner peace and harmony.

IFS is a form of parts work. It’s based on the premise that our parts are interrelated in an internal family system. Each part has a role to play and relationships with other parts. There are protectors and exiles. The role of protectors (managers and firefighters) is to defend our more fragile and fragmented parts (exiles). We tend to be more conscious of our protectors, while our exiles tend to be unconscious because they are not integrated into our sense of self. This is often the result of trauma and insecure attachment in childhood. We didn’t feel safe to express these parts, so they were exiled. While protectors exist to protect us from harm, they often reinforce the patterns of oppression that forced our exiles into hiding. We can support our protectors to relax their grip on the ego and reconnect with our exiles to recover our vitality. We need all our parts to feel whole.

Parts work is holistic by nature. I practice parts work through a somatic lens, inviting the body to be part of the process and share its wisdom. Trauma is stored in the cells of the body and the DNA. The genetic legacy of trauma can survive seven generations. This is why we need somatic practice to heal the depths of mind, body, and spirit.

There are a lot of parallels between the basic premise of parts work and the phenomenon of DID.

DID is a mental illness in which the ego becomes so fragmented due to trauma that it splits into multiple parts or alters. These alters form a system, just as parts form a system in IFS. Alters are independent beings that inhabit one body. They are generally not aware of one another and do not have direct contact as only one can front or inhabit the body at a time.

Each alter has their own distinct personality, needs, desires, fears, and memories. There are even cases where one will have a mental or physical condition that others within the system do not. This is fascinating to me. It suggests that these conditions may be rooted in the mind and not in the physical body. Our capacity to heal by shifting our awareness is miraculous.

While DID results from trauma, it's also a feat of human resilience in the face of inhuman conditions. In the process of healing from DID, two or more alters may merge into a single entity like streams flowing into one river of consciousness. If this were to happen repeatedly, one would no longer meet the criteria for diagnosis. While this is an extreme example, it's a testament to the power of parts work. We can heal and integrate our parts to experience a sense of wholeness.

By the way, it’s theorized that even parts have parts. The human mind is infinite.

The natal chart is the cosmic map of the soul based on the date, time, and location of birth. If you were born at the heart of the solar system, it would reflect the stars in your orbit. The sun is the light of your soul, the moon reflects its light, and the planets orbit the sun in their dance with shadow and light. These are parts of the personality in your personal solar system. They are stars in the constellation of Self.

Yes! While knowing your time of birth offers deeper insights into the natal chart, it’s possible to get a reading without this information. We can still discover the signs of most of your planets and their relationships with one another. Your moon may be in one of two signs depending on the day. We will not know your rising sign or the house placements of your planets without your time of birth. So while it’s possible to have a natal chart reading without this information, it’s worth the effort to obtain it if at all possible. Consider searching for your birth certificate, hospital records, and public records from your birth county. There are many online resources for obtaining such records these days. I wish you the best of luck on your quest!

I highly encourage you to start with a Soul Blueprint Session. This offers a solid foundation for our Soul Mapping Sessions. The natal chart is the cosmic map of the soul. It’s helpful to have a map to navigate our inner landscape. If you’re familiar with your chart, we can go even deeper and fill in gaps. But you’re welcome to start wherever you’d like. Learning is a nonlinear process.

I will meet you where you’re at! While astrology is the study of a lifetime, I do my best to distill complex concepts into simple terms you understand. If astrology was a language, I’d start by teaching the alphabet before teaching you how to read! And theory is just the foundation. The magic happens in integration. I’m here for you every step of the way.

I love meeting other astrophiles! We are kindred spirits. I will meet you where you’re at, even if that’s in the deep end of the pool. My approach to astrology allows for deeper integration than most of what’s on the market. Rather than getting lost in theory, we will experience the energies of astrology and learn how to express them. We live in a vast universe and astrology is the study of a lifetime. You may be surprised by how much more there is to learn and how much fun you can have in the process!

You’re more than the sum of your parts, my dear. Your soul is the heart of it all. You are also a complex, multifaceted, multidimensional being. There are so many parts of you and planets in your natal chart. It can be helpful to take notes and document the experience. You can start a notebook or a Google doc. Write about the planets. Draw them. Make a playlist or Pinterest collage. There are countless ways to enrich the experience and engage your imagination. Make it fun!

You may book your session(s) as soon as you make a purchase. Sessions must be booked 1-2 weeks in advance to allow for preparation. I invest a lot of time and energy into researching the natal chart and holding space for integration. I do not offer refunds but I do allow sessions to be canceled and rescheduled. You can do this directly through the calendar. For cancellations within 24 hours of a scheduled session, please reach out to me directly. Repeated cancellations will result in a termination of services. Please be sure this feels aligned before committing to the process.

Yes, our sessions will be recorded and you can revisit them at any time.

You are the creator of your reality. You will get as much out of this as you put into it. If you are truly putting in the effort and not seeing results, I'm open to your feedback as to how I can better support you.