Alexandra Karacostas Astrology Services

Alexandra Karacostas is a person-centered astrologer with over 40 years of professional practice, integrating psychological, practical, and spiritual approaches. She is especially well suited for clients navigating major life transitions, relocations, or questions about life direction. Her specialty in astrocartography and relocation astrology is grounded in decades of personal travel and living across multiple countries. A past President of OPA and certified consulting skills trainer, she is one of the more credentialed practitioners available for consultations. Based in northern California and relocating to Greece in 2025, she works with an international clientele online. Sessions range from $99 to $395.

About

Alexandra Karacostas has been studying astrology since 1975 and practicing professionally since 1984, with a background spanning psychology, religion, and holistic studies. Her practice centers on person-centered astrology, integrating practical, psychological, and spiritual frameworks to help clients navigate their lives. A particular area of depth is astrocartography and relocation astrology, developed through decades of personal travel and residence in multiple countries, including her ongoing connection to Greece where she leads specialized sacred site and cultural tours. She served as President of OPA (Organization for Professional Astrology) from 2010 to 2014 and has been on the OPA Board of Directors since 2007. She is a certified OPA Consulting Skills and Peer Group facilitator and serves on the OPA faculty. She also serves on the editorial board of the Astrology News Service. Memberships include OPA, ISAR, NCGR, and the Astrological Association of Great Britain.

Readings

Career & Life Purpose, Forecast / Transits / Progressions / Solar Return, Birth Chart, Relocation / Astrocartography, Spiritual / Karmic / Past Life, Synastry / Relationship Compatibility

Strengths

Career / Vocational, Identity & Self-Esteem, Psychological Insight, Relationships, Attachment & Intimacy, Spiritual / Karmic / Life Purpose, Timing & Cycles, Crisis & Transitions

Approach

Psychological, Modern Western

Session Types

Video, Phone, In Person, Audio

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

Books

  • The Professional Astrologer: Building a Successful Astrology Practice (OPA) — contributing chapter (2015)
  • Essential Astrology (OPA) — contributing chapter (2025)

Articles

  • Regular columnist — The Mountain Astrologer (9 years)
  • Contributing writer — The Career Astrologer
  • Contributing editor — ISAR Journal
  • Articles published on Astrology News Service (ANS)
Also leads small specialized sacred site and cultural tours in Greece, which intersects with her relocation astrology practice.