It depends on your needs.
If you're new to astrology, I recommend starting with the flagship 90-minute reading that covers your birth chart and also the year-ahead.
If you've had your birth chart read several times before, the standalone year-ahead reading is likely the best fit (unless you are very interested in getting my take on your birth chart).
If you have a very specific question (eg: "Would it be a good idea for me to move to a different country this year?" or "Can you help me understand how to work with my Mars placement?"), the one-question reading is best.
Your birth chart is your astrological blueprint and shows:
- Character strengths and innate talents;
- Emotional blind spots – and how to address them;
- Lessons you are meant to learn and integrate in this lifetime to feel fulfilled;
- How to thrive and unlock your potential.
Your birth chart is a map I decipher. Think of me as your cosmic GPS, notifying you of the quickest route to your destination and what to keep in mind on your journey.
Just like your car’s GPS doesn’t drive for you, I can’t live your life for you. I can suggest certain paths over others, but you choose what direction you want to take.
I practice evolutionary, humanistic astrology. While some parts of a chart may be more or less challenging, the point is to use astrology to help you understand yourself and evolve to be the best person you can be.
I don't use astrology to justify unhealthy behavioral patterns (“I can’t help but be jealous and vindictive – it’s because of my Venus!”) or enable self-victimization (“I’m never going to find love/work a job I like/escape my toxic family – it’s in my chart!”).
Many clients have told me that their birth chart reading with me helped them identify and address unhealthy emotional patterns that had previously negatively impacted their goals and sense of purpose.
Others have told me my readings provided clarity during times of confusion as well as practical advice on how to “ride out” (and learn from) situations that they would have otherwise just thought of as “bad”.
Horoscopes are to astrology what Taco Bell is to Mexican food – not an accurate representation.
Most horoscope columns limit themselves to sun signs (everyone who is a Gemini is put into the “Gemini” bucket).
Unlike a horoscope column, a personalized birth chart reading:
- Takes into account your Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, lunar nodes, and even certain asteroids.
- Calculates the exact location of very sensitive astrological degrees that relate to your sense of self, your upbringing, your approach to relationships, and your vocational talents (sun-sign horoscopes are unable to do this)
Because traditional sun sign or rising sign horoscopes lump everyone into the same mold based on one characteristic (eg: Taurus Sun, Aries rising, etc) practically all nuance and individuality is washed out, and accuracy suffers.
A birth chart reading is an insightful, powerful, and often very vulnerable experience.
My readings are all done live via Zoom and recorded, so while you are free to share the recording of your reading with whoever you want, I find the session is a lot better when it's one-on-one.
When third parties are present, the flow can get disrupted and clients can hold back on sharing important thoughts and feelings.
Please note that there are no exceptions to this policy.
Koch.
I used Placidus from 2002 to 2012, but permanently switched to Koch after learning about it from a mentor of mine and finding that it increased the accuracy of my readings.