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Alexandra Karacostas Astrology Services

About
Alexandra Karacostas is a professional astrologer with a background in psychology, religion, and holistic studies who has been an avid student of astrology since 1975 and practicing professionally since 1984. Based in northern California (Chico area) and relocating to Greece in 2025, she serves an international clientele. The focus of her practice is person-centered astrology: integrating practical, psychological, and spiritual approaches to help clients successfully navigate their lives. A particular specialty is astrocartography and relocation astrology, which she has applied through decades of personal travel and residence in multiple countries. Alexandra has served as President of OPA (Organization for Professional Astrology, 2010-2014) and on the OPA Board of Directors since 2007. She is a certified OPA Consulting Skills and Peer Group facilitator, OPA faculty member, and serves on the editorial board of the Astrology News Service. She has been a contributing writer and columnist for The Mountain Astrologer magazine for nine years, and has contributed chapters to OPA's books The Professional Astrologer and Essential Astrology. She also leads small, specialized sacred site and cultural tours in Greece.
Readings
Birth Chart, Synastry / Relationship Compatibility, Forecast / Transits / Progressions / Solar Return, Relocation / Astrocartography, Career & Life Purpose, Spiritual / Karmic / Past Life
Strengths
Psychological Insight, Relationships, Attachment & Intimacy, Timing & Cycles, Career / Vocational, Identity & Self-Esteem, Crisis & Transitions, Spiritual / Karmic / Life Purpose
Approach
Modern Western, Psychological
Session Types
Live Video Call, Phone Call, In Person, Audio Recording
Languages
English
Location
Chico, CA, United States
Experience
40 years
Typical Price Range
$99-$395
Astrology Schools
Other / Non-listed / Lineage-based training
School Notes
Formal astrological training background is not publicly detailed beyond decades of study beginning in 1975. Has served as faculty and certified trainer for OPA's Consulting Skills and Peer Group programs.
Credentials
OPA (Organization for Professional Astrology), ISAR (International Society for Astrological Research), NCGR (National Council for Geocosmic Research), The Astrological Association (UK)
Credential Notes
Member of OPA, ISAR, NCGR, and the Astrological Association of Great Britain (AAGB). OPA Certified Consulting Skills and Peer Group facilitator. Past President of OPA (2010-2014).
Mentors / Teachers
Other / Non-listed
Mentor Notes
No specific named astrological mentors are confirmed in public bios.
Publications & Media
Articles, Magazine / Media, Blog posts, Other / Non-listed
Publication Notes
Articles and columns: regular contributor and nine-year columnist for The Mountain Astrologer; contributing writer for The Career Astrologer; contributing editor for the ISAR Journal and The Career Astrologer. Books (chapters): contributed to The Professional Astrologer: Building a Successful Astrology Practice (OPA, 2015) and Essential Astrology (OPA, 2025). Articles published on the Astrology News Service (ANS), of whose editorial board she is a member.