Methodology
There are about as many types of astrology as there are practicing astrologers—each with their own ideologies, foci, and style. Below you can find some information about the specific techniques and theories that define my practice.
If you'd like to read me wax philosophic about what I do or learn more about the conceptual underpinnings of Hellenistic Astrology, you'll find that on my Philosophy page (coming soon). If you're looking for what you can expect from a session with me, you'll find that in the description of each bookable session I offer.
My practice will always involve:
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The major building blocks of the Hellenistic tradition, including:
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The tropical zodiac
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Whole-sign houses
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Traditional rulerships based on the seven classical planets
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Classical aspects: the conjunction, sextile, square, trine, & opposition
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Discussion of outer planetary transits and significations
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Metaphors, archetypes, and keywords. ​
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A back-and forth discussion between you and I. Together we'll build a full, nuanced picture.
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A birth chart, created by me on professional astrology software, using an accurate birth time, date, and location.
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ISAR's Code of Ethics created specifically by and for astrologers
If your inquiry calls for it, I will happily use:
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Planetary transits happening in real time or the coming months
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Modern astrological ideas and techniques where it is relevant to your inquiries
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Electional astrology to help you find auspicious dates for launching projects, sending communications, and doing esoteric or spiritual workings
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Traditional timing techniques like annual profections & zodiacal releasing
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Planetary magick including deity and archetypal associations, petitions, the creation of talismans, sigil creation, rune work, manifestation methods, and spell design. ​
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At this time, I do not use or work with:
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The “12 letter alphabet” which assigns de facto planetary and sign-based associations to each other and to the houses.
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Minor aspects like quincunx, semisextile, inconjunct, etc.
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Horary astrology
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Sidereal or Constellational zodiacs
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Creating or analyzing birth charts without someone's consent
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Where and what I've studied:
I've deepened my practice via courses, lectures, private tutoring sessions, books and other materials from leading modern practitioners of this delicate art including:
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Nightlight Astrology's Year 1 & Year 2 Courses on Hellenistic Astrology
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Chris Brennan's certificate course on Hellenistic Astrology
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​including modules on Zodiacal Releasing & Annual Profections & Professional Astrology
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Source texts from authors Vettius Valens, Claudius Ptolemy, Firmicus Maternus, Manilius, Dorotheus, and selections of the Corpus Hermeticum (among countless others).
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Austin Coppock's series on Planetary Magick and The Celestial Art
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Private tutoring sessions from leading astrologers
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Years of experience reading charts and watching transits
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Thousands of hours spent working with witchcraft, magick, esoterica, and general paganism in both group and my own personal polytheistic practice
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and MANY other places! Please feel free to reach out with any questions.