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T.C. Gardstein is an astrologer, published writer, professional copy editor and artist based in Astoria, New York. She writes Pluto Rising Astrology, a blog covering...
Tamsin St George's interest in astrology began more than 25 years ago and developed from hobby to passion to profession. She undertook her formal training...
Tessa McPeake practices on Djiringanj country within the Yuin Nation. Her interest in astrology began in Melbourne at age 25 through self study, and astrology...
Thomas Bock has been a professional astrologer since 1980. He became interested in astrology in college after learning that psychologists including Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung...
Toby Aldren has been practising astrology professionally since 1998. He earned his FAS Certificate in 1998, winning a Faculty Scholarship for his exam results, then...
Tosca Dekkers is the daughter of noted Dutch astrologer Betty Dekkers and grew up immersed in astrology from childhood. She studied French in Grenoble and...
Veronica Childe, BA (Hons), Dip. MISPA, MAPAI, is a lifelong student of philosophy, religion, art and the occult, raised in the traditions of Eastern European...
Veronica trained in astrology at the Faculty of Astrological Studies and Goldsmiths College, University of London, after an earlier career as a professional actor that...
Wendy Stacey was born in Invercargill, New Zealand, of Maori and English descent, and began formal astrological study in 1987 with the Christchurch School of...
Xenia Berndt began her astrological studies in 2005 and gained a Diploma in Psychological Astrology from the Centre for Psychological Astrology in 2011, a school...
Yvette Marks holds an MSc in Consciousness, Spirituality and Transpersonal Psychology from the Alef Trust in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University, with a dissertation...
Zerrin Zindancıoğlu has studied Classical and Modern Western Astrology and Vedic Astrology since 2010, holding specialist certifications at Natal, Advanced and Mastery levels, as well...
Psychological astrology is an approach that interprets the birth chart through the lens of depth psychology, focusing on inner life, personality development, emotional patterns, and the relationship between the individual and their own unconscious. Rather than predicting external events, it uses the chart as a map for understanding who you are and how you tend to experience the world.
The roots of psychological astrology lie in the 20th century, particularly in the work of Dane Rudhyar, who drew on Carl Jung’s analytical psychology to reframe astrology as a tool for self-understanding rather than fate. The Huber School in Switzerland, Liz Greene and Howard Sasportas at the Centre for Psychological Astrology in London, and a generation of practitioners who followed developed this tradition into one of the most influential approaches in contemporary Western astrology.
Jungian concepts are central to much of this work. The birth chart is often read in terms of archetypes — the Sun as the core self, the Moon as emotional instinct, Saturn as the inner critic or authority, Pluto as the transformative shadow. Planets in difficult aspect are not seen as problems to be solved but as dynamic tensions that carry meaning and developmental potential.
Psychological astrology tends to be exploratory rather than prescriptive. A session in this tradition is more likely to resemble a thoughtful conversation about your inner experience than a list of predictions. The astrologer acts as a guide through the symbolism of the chart rather than as an authority telling you what will happen.
It is worth noting that psychological astrology overlaps significantly with evolutionary astrology, but differs in emphasis. Psychological approaches tend to focus on this lifetime and the developmental patterns visible in the chart. Evolutionary astrology adds a framework of soul-level intention across multiple lifetimes, centered on Pluto and the lunar nodes.
On Astrodune, this page helps you find psychological astrology practitioners and compare them by reading style, specialties, and structured review information.
Consider what you want from the session Psychological astrology tends to be reflective and exploratory. If you are looking for specific predictions or concrete timing guidance, a traditional or predictive astrologer may be a better fit. If you want to understand recurring patterns, emotional tendencies, or inner dynamics, psychological astrology is well suited to that kind of inquiry.
Look at the depth of their psychological background Some practitioners have formal training in counseling, psychotherapy, or Jungian psychology alongside their astrological work. Others apply psychological frameworks more loosely. Their bio and description will usually indicate how deeply that background informs their practice.
Check their specialties Psychological astrologers often specialize in particular themes — relationships, identity, family dynamics, shadow work, life transitions, or wellbeing. Finding someone whose focus matches your questions will make the session more useful.
Read reviews for communication style Since psychological astrology sessions tend to be conversational, reviews that describe how the astrologer listened, how clearly they explained complex themes, and whether the session felt personally relevant are especially informative.
Decide whether you want a standalone reading or ongoing work Some psychological astrologers offer single sessions, others work with clients over time as part of a longer developmental process. Knowing what you are looking for helps you find the right format.
What is psychological astrology? Psychological astrology is an approach that uses the birth chart as a tool for self-understanding rather than prediction. Drawing on depth psychology and Jungian thought, it focuses on inner patterns, personality development, and the psychological meaning of planetary symbolism.
Who developed psychological astrology? Psychological astrology developed primarily in the 20th century. Dane Rudhyar was an early pioneer who brought Jungian ideas into astrological practice. Liz Greene and Howard Sasportas at the Centre for Psychological Astrology in London were central figures in developing it into a formal approach with widespread influence.
How is psychological astrology different from traditional astrology? Traditional astrology uses historical techniques developed in the Hellenistic, Medieval, and Renaissance periods and tends toward event-oriented interpretation. Psychological astrology uses the same chart but focuses on inner experience, personality, and development rather than predicting specific external outcomes.
Is psychological astrology the same as evolutionary astrology? They overlap but differ in emphasis. Psychological astrology focuses primarily on this lifetime and the inner dynamics visible in the natal chart. Evolutionary astrology adds a framework of soul-level development across multiple lifetimes, with Pluto and the lunar nodes as central indicators.
Do I need to know about psychology or Jung to benefit from a psychological astrology reading? No. A good psychological astrologer will translate the chart into plain language relevant to your experience. Prior knowledge of Jungian theory or psychology is not required.
T.C. Gardstein / Pluto Rising Astrology