Frequently Asked Questions
Astrology Questions
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Astrology is the study of the movements of celestial objects from earth’s point of view. Astrologers study the cycles and patterns of the planets in relation to one another and translate the language of the cosmos to help people understand themselves, the world and the people around them on a deeper level. Therefore, astrology is not a belief system, it’s a language.
Astrology has always been associated with a wide range of belief systems for thousands of years. Every spiritual or philosophical viewpoint can be applied to astrology. However, what all astrologers agree on is that astrology is based on the concept of correlation, not causality. What’s happening in the sky is simply reflected on earth. “As above, so below, as within, so without, as the universe, so the soul,” as the saying goes.
Finally, most modern astrologers, including myself, hold the belief that the stars incline, but don’t determine. Therefore, free will is not excluded in modern astrology, although partial free will is more likely to be assumed.
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Your birth chart is a screenshot of the sky at the exact moment and location you were born. It’s a visual representation of the sky with the positions of all the planets and all the signs at the moment you took your first breath. Your birth chart is your own unique cosmic imprint that reveals a significant amount of information about you, your past, present and future, and serves as a magnificent tool for self-discovery and self-actualization.
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During an astrology reading, we’ll dive into your birth chart or other astrology charts, depending on the type of reading. I will translate the language of the cosmos for you in a clear, understandable way. An astrology reading with me is always a conversation where you share what you're moving through. I will try to hold a closed container for you so that you feel seen, heard and accepted. I will draw on my background as a counselor and ask the questions that spark a transformation in yourself. It's my mission to make you feel empowered, give you clarity and affirmation about various aspects of your life and show you what makes you and your birth chart truly unique.
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An astrology reading helps you question, understand and rediscover yourself. It’s our nature to look for meaning and purpose, now more than ever. In this modern existence our lives could be tiresome and stressful, leaving us with questions and in great need of guidance. Astrology contains endless wisdom and can provide us the guidance and wisdom we need. If done right, astrology serves as a powerful tool for self-discovery and self-actualization, helping you to make the most of this journey called life.
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I can predict the future to a certain extent. I can tell you what themes, feelings and types of events will come into play in the future and give you advice, but there’s always free will involved. Ultimately, what will happen is up to you.
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I practice western, tropical astrology with an eclectic mix of modern and traditional astrology techniques. Over the years I have mastered many branches of astrology: psychological astrology, relationship astrology (synastry and composite charts), mundane astrology, locational astrology (astrocartography), black luminaries astrology and predictive astrology (solar returns, transits, secondary progressions, annual profections and zodiacal releasing). I’d like to draw from different schools of astrological thought, and combine them with my own intuition and observations. In addition, I practice astrology through an intersectional lens, which means that I value individual experiences and read charts in the context of societal systems and frameworks, in order to have a deeper understanding of where you fit into the bigger picture of the world.
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I use the Whole Signs house system for transits, annual profections and zodiacal releasing, and the Placidus house system for everything else, including birth charts and solar return charts.
Preparatory Questions
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In order to read your birth chart, all I need is your date of birth, your exact time of birth and your place of birth.
Please keep in mind that a time of birth that is exact to the minute is essential for the accurate casting of your birth chart. I highly recommend requesting a birth certificate from the municipality where you were born, since it states your exact time of birth. If this is not an option for you, please contact me before you book a reading and I'll see what I can do for you.
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There is no need to prepare anything, although it is advisable to think about the questions you would like to ask to get the most out of the reading.
Practical Questions
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You can reschedule your reading for free up to 24 hours in advance. Just send me an email. However, it’s not possible to reschedule your reading less than 24 hours in advance and you will not receive a refund. Instead, I’ll offer you a 50% discount for a new session.
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If you want to cancel your reading, just send me an email. However, I have a 24 hours cancellation policy. You can cancel your reading 24 hours in advance or more for free. If you cancel your reading less than 24 hours in advance or do not show up, you will not receive a refund, but I’ll offer you a 50% discount for a future session.
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If you show up late, but within 10 minutes of the scheduled time, we can still do the reading within the booked time frame.
If you do not show up within 10 minutes of the scheduled time, I will cancel your appointment. You will not receive a refund, but I’ll offer you a 50% discount for a future session.
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I accept PayPal and credit card. Please contact me if you cannot pay with PayPal or credit card.
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Readings will be held in Dutch or English, depending on your preference.