Astrological Counseling
My Approach: Grounded, Validating, and Participatory
Astrology is an ancient symbolic language of divination that allows us to experience ourselves through the lens of the archetypal and the elemental, and shows us how what is happening in the sky affects our lives here on earth. It provides us with a language through which we can know and understand ourselves, often leading us on the path to healing, self-discovery, self-actualization, and service.
Through astrology, we can give voice to the many parts of ourselves and the perceptions, stories, struggles, and beliefs we have about those parts. My goal is to support people on the evolutionary journey of their authentic selves, deepening their intimacy with experiences, longings, goals, and relationship to self, family, community, culture, and place.
The focus of my work is to counsel people about their birth chart (also known as a natal chart). The birth chart is a map of the sky at the moment of your birth and its accuracy requires that we have a birthdate and time as well as a location. Your birth chart shows us your gifts and your challenges, your primal energies and authentic essence, and your evolutionary path and journey.
I do not use astrology as a predictive tool, yet astrology can guide you on your inner path of expanding self-knowledge, as well as on your external life path as you navigate career and relationship dynamics, cultural constraints, internalized values and belief systems, and your role of service in the wider world. In a reading, I will point out any major planetary transits as they relate to your chart and how they may affect you presently, relate to stories of your past, or hold relevance for the future.
Rather than me simply telling you about your chart, our time together is a conversation. I will ask you to begin by reflecting on where you are in your life right now and any goals or insights you are hoping to gain from our time together. The information you share becomes the foundation for how I relate the information in your chart to your life. I often call my work intuitive because I allow my intuition to guide my insights as I translate the language of astrology into your life.
In Service to Our Collective Healing
Astrology is grounded in a widely cited ancient principle: As above so below. What is above in the cosmos also exists in infinite variety and expression here on Earth below, in the intricacies and beauty of the human psyche and within every living and nonliving being. There are many other ways to express this same phenomenon, including the microcosm and the macrocosm, the inner and outer, and so on.
The principle is simple: what you see in one large expression you can also see in innumerable expressions all around you—and its corollary—the whole is always contained in the part(s). It is the principle of interconnection, and in such a serendipitous world, all actions, all experiences, and all acts of inner work and healing reflect back on the whole.
It is from this perspective that I work in service to our collective healing. When we begin to engage at this level with ourselves, we are also engaging with outer rings of community, family, culture, and other group belongings. In other words, this internal action inevitably reflects on the collective psyche and influences our collective healing. This is not the only work that needs doing; it is one form of service and an invitation for the personal and the collective to unite in a continuously deep and authentic homecoming.
In their own words…
“…self-acceptance and self-understanding…”
“Having my birth chart reading with Brittany was both fun and insightful. I felt deeply known and seen by her as we explored my chart. What I didn’t realize going into it was how healing the session would be. Identifying patterns in my chart that clearly reflect some of the patterns in my life gave me the gift of a deeper sense of self-acceptance and self-understanding. Brittany’s empathy and kindness combined with her knowledge made for a very safe, nurturing, and informative experience and I highly recommend it to anyone.”
— Justine
“What a deep sense of reassurance…”
“My partner and I had a session with Brittany where we looked at each of our charts as well as our 3-year-old daughter’s chart. It was amazing to draw such clear connections between our daughter’s chart and some of the most challenging toddler behaviors that she exhibits. It has helped me approach these situations with more understanding, empathy, and compassion, both for my daughter and for myself. What a deep sense of reassurance that we can all join in support of each other, amidst our differences! It has been a gift to have this new perspective on our lives.”
— C.K.
“Thank you for another transformational session today! It felt so helpful, insightful, and validating on so many levels. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and for making it so practical and relevant.”
— Christine
“Brittany is an outstanding guide.”
“Brittany, thank you for the genuine care, support, and informed guidance you offer—you are an outstanding guide and translator of this process. With accuracy, clarity, and compassion, you invited me to look closely at (and into) the gifts and opportunities outlined through my birth chart, and all this within a strong container of trust—I felt a sense of belonging with you and thus “held.” I know that I will refer to this map of insight often over the months ahead. And that integration will continue over a longer arc of time as the reading settles into my consciousness and actions.”
— A.W.
“I left feeling closer to myself and my life.”
“I have had the privilege to have had my chart read by a few folks throughout my life. When Brittany read my chart, she not only fleshed out aspects that I was aware of and wanted more insight into, she also illuminated many new dynamics that resonated deeply with what has been and is occurring in my life. In the most unassuming and comfortable way, Brittany pointed out some of my dynamics and stories and suggested ways of working with them that left me feeling empowered with options. She pointed me towards my gifts and how I might use them as tools and translate them into service for the world. Her knowledge and ability to read a symbolic language with wide perspective left me feeling closer to myself and my life. I am deeply grateful for Brittany’s insights!”
— J.T.
Scheduling and Logistics
Sessions take place in-person in Conway, MA, or over the phone.
My in-person location involves a short walk through the yard (with a mild incline) and a flight of three stairs. Please contact me with questions or concerns about accessibility.
For remote/phone sessions, I will call you at the number provided at the session’s scheduled time. I occasionally run one to three minutes late.
All readings include a PDF of your birth chart and an audio recording of the session (if you consent to recording), which will be sent to you via email after the reading and must be downloaded within three days of receipt.
Please have your birth date, time, and location available at the time of scheduling.
Offerings and Payment
A nonrefundable $50 deposit is required via PayPal at the time of scheduling. If you cancel/reschedule your appointment with more than 24 hours’ notice, you may transfer your deposit to a future booking. The remainder of the fee is due following the session, and you will receive payment instructions via email afterward.
Two-hour session: $250 (or read about my sliding scale below).
For all first-time readings with me, please book a two-hour session.
One-hour session: $145 (or read about my sliding scale below).
For follow-up sessions, you may book either one or two hours.
Six-Month Mentorship: $995 (payment plans are available)
A chart reading is a revealing experience. It is often validating, revelatory, and reorienting. The integration afterward can be profound and support major psychic shifts and transformations. I designed my six-month mentorship program for people who want to work together during that integration process. Mentorship gives you the opportunity to receive continued guidance on the messages and stories of your astrology chart and current transits while holding space to be witnessed, acknowledged, and receive feedback.
My mentorship style focuses on deep listening, validating your knowledge and experiences, uplifting your inner clarity, showing compassion and acceptance, offering gentle yet direct guidance, and reflecting on your core beliefs and narratives.*
The mentorship includes seven hours of session time together (by phone or in person) over six months: one two-hour session the first month, followed by a one-hour session per month for the next five months. Our initial two-hour session sets the stage for our work together in the following months, and it is the best way for us to begin, even if we have worked together in the past.
If you decide you would like to transition to the mentorship model within two weeks of your first reading, I will deduct the cost of your initial session from the total. Please contact me if you are interested in the mentorship. Once we decide to work together, you will book all your sessions using my online calendar. Payment plans are available.
Group/Household/Relationship/Partnership Work:
I work with people in all relationship dynamics, including community and family members, friends, partners, and business partners. Please contact me to discuss the best way to approach your situation.
The focus of an individual reading is you. However, if there is another key figure in your life that you would like to include in our exploration, please also include their birth information when you book. It can be helpful to have that other person’s chart available during your reading, for example, when topics such as parent-child dynamics or intimate relationship concerns are relevant. If you are interested in exploring your child’s or children’s chart(s) specifically, at least one parent or caretaker should have an individual reading done first.
*My astrological counseling and mentorship offerings are not a substitute for therapy, psychotherapy, or other professional mental health services or treatment and should not be used as such.
Sliding Scale Rates:
Two-hours: $195–$295
One-hour: $95–$195
The cost of each session is listed above. For those who can afford it, please consider paying on the higher end of the sliding scale—your offering directly impacts my ability to offer reduced rates to those who are not able to pay the full fee. If you have to choose between services such as these and paying for food, housing, or other living expenses because of systemic oppression, please pay on the lower end of the sliding scale. I reserve space in my schedule each month to accommodate further reduced rates, so please contact me to make arrangements.
Please contact me if you are interested in sliding scale rates for the Six-Month Mentorship.