Tutoring
Astrology Students
This service is ideal for students of astrology seeking mentorship and one-on-one private tutoring in astrology, especially students of Chris Brennan’s Hellenistic Astrology Course.
Fellow Professional Astrologers
This service is also available for fellow professional astrologers who need a second set of eyes on difficult charts, refreshers on technical nuances and other peer support.
Astrology Geeks
Being into astrology can be lonely, so this service can also be used if you just need to be able to talk about astrology with a friendly face!
Natal Astrology
• Introduction to natal astrology and fundamentals
• Interpreting planets in signs, houses and aspects
• Interpreting Lots
• Making sense of difficult natal charts
Predictive Techniques
• Introduction to predictive astrological techniques
• Transits
• Synodic Cycles
• Solar Returns
• Annual Profections
• Introduction to Zodiacal Releasing
• Advanced Zodiacal Releasing
• Timing with Minor Periods/Ascensional Times
• Other Hellenistic timelord systems
Electional Astrology
• Introduction to electional astrology
• Advanced electional considerations
• Finding the best electional opportunities within overall unfortunate periods
Horary Astrology
• Introduction to natal astrology
• Advanced horary considerations
• Making sense of difficult horary charts
Rectification
• Introduction to rectification
• Advanced rectification considerations
• Guidance on difficult rectification scenarios
Other techniques and areas I’m familiar with:
• Mundane astrology
• Astrocartography
• Synastry
• Secondary Progressions
• Primary Directions
• Midpoints
• Planetary Hours
• Heliacal Phenomena
Solar Fire Software
• Available for tutorials and troubleshooting
Background, Teachers and Influences
I have been studying astrology for nearly 20 years with an emphasis on Hellenistic astrology. I was present at the Project Hindsight conferences in 2006 and 2007. Aside from the ancient Hellenistic authors themselves, my main teachers and major influences have been Chris Brennan, Nick Dagan Best, Alan White, Robert Schmidt, Demetra George, Curtis Manwaring, Ellen Black, Robert Hand, Benjamin Dykes, Lee Lehman, Leisa Schaim and others.
Certifications and Credentials
I earned my professional astrologer certification from ISAR after completing the following courses and examinations:
• ISAR Astrological Ethics Awareness Course/Examination (93.75%)
• ISAR Consulting Skills Course completed (Passed)
• ISAR Competency Exam (84.84%)
As of October 2023, I am now serving as the President of CAPISAR, the certification branch of ISAR.
I am still on the way to earning my Level IV NCGR certification:
• NCGR-PAA Level 1 Exam completed (99.4%)
Professional Experience
• I began working as an astrologer part-time in 2014 and full-time in 2018.
• I have served well over 2000 clients in general consultations, electional requests, horary questions, rectifications and tutoring sessions.
• I have been mentioned or featured on several mainstream media publications/outlets, you can see those here.
Endorsements
“I don’t know anybody else that can use Zodiacal Releasing as effectively…besides like you and maybe my friend Patrick Watson who’s been studying it for about as long as I have…” – Chris Brennan in Episode 201 of the Astrology Podcast
You can also see the testimonials of my clients here.
I may not be the best tutor for you if you want more guidance pursuing the following:
• Sidereal zodiacs
• Jyotish/Indian/Hindu/Vedic astrology
• Quadrant-based house systems used for topics
• Minor celestial bodies, asteroids
• Minor/non-Ptolemaic aspects
• Uranian astrology, TNP’s/hypothetical planets
• Modern rulerships
• Astrological magic
• Medical astrology
• Evolutionary astrology
• Human Design
• Degree theory
• Ophiuchus
No shade intended, these are just areas I do not work in.
Video/Audio Recordings
• You are free to record our session through Zoom or a third party recording software/app.
• Please be aware you will only be able to make a recording through Zoom if you are using a desktop or laptop computer, not a mobile device like a tablet or phone.
Backup Recordings
• Out of respect for your privacy, I will only have a backup recording available if you gave me consent to record.
• If you request a backup recording, I will make it available for download from my Google Drive as soon as I can, but I cannot guarantee expeditious delivery. Once you confirm you have downloaded it, I will remove it from my Google Drive.
• I store any recordings on an external hard drive that is disconnected from the internet. I can delete these recordings by request.
Transcripts/Summaries
• I do not currently offer these as part of my services, but they can currently be generated by third party transcription/summarizing apps/services.
Appointment Management
• Up to 48 hours before the appointment, you can use the “Change/Cancel Appointment” button in your confirmation email from Acuity to reschedule or cancel.
Appointment Extensions
• Appointment extensions are available as add-ons at checkout upon scheduling below.
• If you’ve already scheduled and later want an appointment extension, send me an email.
• If you want an appointment extension during our session let me know. I’ll try to accommodate it if my availability that day allows for it. If I can, I’ll send a payment link for the extra time after the appointment ends.
Rescheduling
You:
• Rescheduling up to 48 hours before: Free rescheduling.
• Rescheduling within 48 hours: Email me for a rescheduling link ($25 short notice rescheduling fee).
Me:
• If I need to reschedule: I will email you with a link to reschedule from my earliest slots without a fee or you can cancel for a full refund.
Cancellation
You:
• Canceling up to 48 hours before: Full refund.
• Canceling within 48 hours: Email me for 50% refund.
• Canceling after having already rescheduled: 50% refund.
• Canceling an appointment scheduled through a gift certificate: No refund.
Me:
• If I need to cancel: Full refund.
Anticipated Lateness
You:
• If you expect to be late, email me beforehand. We’ll aim for a full session at an adjusted time (if we’re available) or a shortened session without partial refunds for missed time.
Me:
• If I expect to be late, I’ll email you beforehand. We can continue with the full session at an adjusted time (if we’re available) or a shortened one with a partial refund for missed time.
Unanticipated Lateness
You:
• If you’re over 5 minutes late: I’ll email a reminder. If you respond or arrive within the next 10 minutes, only the remaining time of the appointment is honored.
Me:
• If I’m over 5 minutes late: We can continue with the full session if you’re available, or a shortened one with a partial refund for missed time, or I’ll email you a link to reschedule from my earliest slots at no charge, or you can cancel for a full refund.
No-Show
You:
• If you don’t show up within 5 minutes, I’ll email a reminder. If you don’t respond or arrive in the next 10 minutes, no refunds or rescheduling will be available. A new appointment would have to be made at full cost.
Me:
• If I don’t show up within 15 minutes: Full refund or a new session at no cost.
Technological Difficulties
• Technological difficulties happen. Should technical issues from either end unacceptably disrupt more than a quarter of our scheduled session, you can choose to conclude the session early. I will then provide you with a link to reschedule from my earliest available slots at no charge.
Special Circumstances
• Medical, family and personal emergencies happen. I reserve the right to adjust policies on a case-by-case basis.
Refunds
• Processing Times: I process refund requests manually through Paypal and Chase Bank wire transfers. While I strive to fulfill refunds within 24 hours, depending on fund availability and bank processing times, it could take up to 7-10 business days for the refund to be completed.
• Crypto: For purchases made using cryptocurrency, refunds will be issued in USD based on the original USD value of the transaction at the time of purchase, not the current value of the cryptocurrency. Please be aware that you assume the risk of cryptocurrencies’ volatility.