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Babs Kirby Astrology Services

About

Babs Kirby is a British astrologer, author, lecturer, and workshop leader based in Weymouth, Dorset. She gained her Diploma from the Faculty of Astrological Studies in 1984 and went on to become its Vice President, serving as Director of the Faculty's two-year Counselling within Astrology course and teaching for the Faculty for twelve years. She also holds an MA in Jungian and Post-Jungian Studies from the University of Essex, with a dissertation on Jung's View of Astrology. Her professional background includes thirty years of private practice as an integrative psychotherapist, from which she retired in 2011. Work as an astrologer combines psychological depth with experiential approaches to chart interpretation, drawing particularly on humanistic and transpersonal psychology. She is a founder member and fellow of the Association of Professional Astrologers International, a trustee of The Urania Trust, and was appointed to the Advisory Board of the NCGR in 2001. Consultations last ninety minutes and are recorded; a hand-drawn copy of the natal chart is provided. Consultations are available in person and online.

Readings

Birth Chart, Synastry / Relationship Compatibility, Forecast / Transits / Progressions / Solar Return, Family Dynamics

Strengths

Psychological Insight, Relationships, Attachment & Intimacy, Timing & Cycles, Identity & Self-Esteem, Crisis & Transitions

Approach

Modern Western, Psychological

Session Types

Video, In Person, Phone, Audio

Languages

English

Location

Weymouth, Dorset, United Kingdom

Experience

40 years

Typical Price Range

£165

Astrology Schools

Faculty of Astrological Studies (UK), Other / Non-listed / Lineage-based training

School Notes

Gained the Diploma from the Faculty of Astrological Studies in 1984, subsequently serving as its Vice President and Director of the two-year Counselling within Astrology course, and teaching there for twelve years. Also holds an MA in Jungian and Post-Jungian Studies from the University of Essex.

Credentials

Other / Non-listed

Credential Notes

DFAstrolS (Diploma, Faculty of Astrological Studies) and Hon RCAstrol (Honorary Member of the Royal College of Astrologers). Founder member and fellow of the Association of Professional Astrologers International (APAI). Advisory Board member of the NCGR (2001). Trustee of The Urania Trust.

Mentors / Teachers

Other / Non-listed

Mentor Notes

No specific named astrological mentors are confirmed in public sources. Training was primarily through the Faculty of Astrological Studies.

Publications & Media

Books / E-books, Articles, Magazine / Media, Courses / Lectures / Teaching material, Other / Non-listed

Publication Notes

Books: Interpreting Solar and Lunar Returns (co-authored with Janey Stubbs); Love and Sexuality: An Exploration of Venus and Mars (co-authored with Janey Stubbs; revised edition published by Veneficia Publications 2022); Experiential Astrology: Symbolic Journeys Using Guided Imagery; 21st Century Star Signs: The Ultimate Astrological Guide to Life. Magazine and media: regular horoscope column for TV Choice; regular column for WM - The Women's Magazine (1997-2001); regular column for Lifesigns magazine. Courses and lectures: extensive lecturing at national and international astrology conferences; workshops combining astrology with humanistic and transpersonal psychology offered in the UK and abroad.