I studied Political Science at the University of British Columbia, specializing in political theory, and epistemology for my Bachelor of Arts degree. I was deeply curious by what constituted as “truth” and “fact", where these concepts first came to be, and what mechanisms lie behind what we, as a society, agree is “objective” knowledge. I am intrigued by the why, and how of what we know, and the philosophical intricacies behind our justified beliefs about the world. My scholarship during this time was rooted in de-colonial theories of power, structured alongside an intersectional, feminist framework. The philosophical root of my astrological practice derives directly from my experience studying politics during this time, and it is something that continues to influence my approach today. All knowledge is political.

For me, astrology is primarily philosophical. It functions under a specific set of philosophical conditions which allow us to explore, and then relate, to a far broader set of experiences, bringing clarity to what is at times a confusing, rigid, mortal world. Compared to more modern astrologers, my practice is not entirely devoted to the analysis of psychological behaviour, or personality types. For the ancient astrologers (Hellenistic, specifically), the birth chart was a map of the soul which the native would transverse/cross throughout their life, and not a set of behavioural patterns that have been deemed unchangeable. Astrology describes context, and circumstance. Astrology reflects, it doesn’t outright doom. The stars impel, they do not compel.

With traditional Hellenistic astrology as a foundation, I am currently studying Medieval Islamic astrology, with an emphasis on gnosis, and astrological prediction. I am also in the process of attaining my Masters of Arts in Spirituality and Religion (Theology and Religious Studies) at the University of Amsterdam. My goal is to merge my love for academic research with my own spiritual cosmology to hopefully convey new perspectives. 

I come from a deeply spiritual family, my own mother being a devoted Chan Buddhist, and an intuitive woman in her own right. I have grown up, and have always been surrounded by spirits, magic, and ancestry. I believe my path was written a long time ago.

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