Background

Birth chart interpretation is one of the oldest branches of astrology, dating back to the 5th century BCE in Mesopotamia. One of the basic tenents of astrology is that anything born or done at a moment in time shares the quality of that moment. Natal astrology takes this principle and applies it to the event of the birth of an individual under the premise that the configuration of the planets at the moment of a person's birth have something significant to say about the nature and course of their life.

This is an example of a birth chart.

My technique

In my work I utilize a variety of ancient and modern techniques when delineating a birth chart. The basis of my approach is rooted in the Hellenistic astrological tradition, but I also draw on my background in modern astrology regularly, for example with the inclusion of the outer planets. My main focus and interest is on timing and prediction, and although I do incorporate some psychological information into my consultations, I am not trained or certified in psychology and do not purport to offer psychological advice as the main emphasis of my consultations.

I employ a number of Hellenistic and modern timing techniques and general delineation methods in order to provide information about the past, present and future circumstances of the native. The initial approach is usually a general delineation of certain features of the natal chart and general themes in the life of the native, and then later these different areas of the chart are brought together when various timing techniques are employed, such as the Hellenistic time-lord systems as well as the more modern forms of progressions.

The purpose of delineating a birth chart is to gain a greater understanding of the life direction of the native, their strengths and weaknesses, and the time periods that are likely to be more problematic or fruitful for certain types of activity throughout the course of their life. This information enables a person to have a more complete understanding of the inner workings of their life and the underlying patterns that are built into it, and thus to engage life with a greater sense of purpose and meaning.

Consultation Mediums

In order to serve a diverse client base I utilize a number of different mediums through which to conduct consultations and each client has a choice of choosing the one that best suits them. Each consultation comes with a detailed written report that is sent out by email prior to the consultation and contains any relevant charts, additional handouts and written delineation notes that are pertinent to the consultation. Most consultations last for about an hour and a half, and the price is $100. Here is a list of some of the different consultation mediums:

• Over the phone - Telephone consultations are the preferred medium. Consultations over the phone last for approximately an hour and a half, and prior to the consultation you will be emailed a detailed writeup of the notes that I have taken for the consultation along with any relevant charts and handouts in PDF format. Contact me at astrologue@gmail.com to check for availability and to schedule an appointment. For those outside of the U.S. where the costs associated with making a long-distance call are prohibitive, other means of holding a phone consultation are available, such as through internet voice chat programs such as Skype. Contact me for more information.
• Instant messenger - The consultation may take place over an instant messenger program at a scheduled date and time. Consultation notes and relevant charts will be emailed prior to the consultation. Consultations held through an instant messenger program usually for approximately an hour and a half to two hours. Currently available instant messenger services for this option are: AIM, ICQ, MSN, Yahoo Messenger, and Google Talk.
• In person - Consultations may be done in person if you happen to live in Colorado, or if you book a consultation with me ahead of time while I am travelling. Please see my bio page for my current travel schedule and a list of my upcoming appearances. Consultations in person usually last for about an hour and a half, and they come with a written report of the consultation notes which will be emailed to you in PDF form prior to the consultation.
• Second Life - A new medium for consultations is to meet at my office in the virtual world called Second Life. The Second Life program is free, and it provides a more personal setting for a consultation when it is not possible to meet in person. Please be sure that you download Second Life and determine if your computer can run the program before booking an appointment for a consultation with me there. Consultations in Second Life last for approximately an hour and a half, and prior to the consultation you will be emailed a writeup of the notes that I have taken for the consultation along with any relevant charts and handouts in pdf form. Communication is done either through typing or, more preferably, through the SL talk feature using a microphone. Contact me through my email address which is astrologue@gmail.com if you have any questions or to inquire about scheduling an appointment.
• Written report - For those who would rather have the entire delineation of their natal chart written up without having to schedule a consultation then written reports are available. These reports are often more extensive than the consultation notes that are given with other consultation mediums, although I ask that you specify some particular areas or concerns that you would like the report to focus on with regards to your life. The written report will be emailed along with any relevant charts and handouts in PDF format.

I charge $100 for a consultation and I usually require a few weeks notice before the consultation in order to examine your chart and do a full write-up on it. A consultation usually consists of about an hour and a half meeting through one of the mediums listed above where we will go over your chart and discuss its meaning to you and answer any questions that you may have regarding it. If there are any specific areas, themes or time periods that you would like me to focus on then please let me know in your initial email so that I can pay more attention to those areas of the chart while studying it in preparation for the consultation. I will provide a copy of your natal chart at the time of the consultation as well as a detailed writeup which outlines some of the conclusions that I have come to about the chart as well as the astrological rationale behind those conclusions.

How do I pay?

Payment is handled either through PayPal or through Google Checkout either when the consultation is scheduled or just prior to the consultation by using one of the 'buy now' buttons located on this page. PayPal is the preferred method. Please contact me at astrologue@gmail.com to confirm the consultation and to set up an appointment before paying for it through PayPal or Google Checkout.

Paypal and Google Checkout are both very easy and secure methods of transferring funds over the internet. As part of the ordering process you will be directed to either the Paypal or Google Checkout site for payment. If you do not already have an account with one of these two services then you will be given the option of opening an account with them or making a secure payment using your existing credit card. Both services are free to use and they allow you to send money from your bank account to anyone with an email address in over 40 countries.

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