Consultant Astrologer,
International Speaker, Podcaster, Writer, Reiki Master & Former Horoscope Columnist for ELLE Magazine.
Hello there!
I’m Stefanie (my friends call me Steff) and I’m very grateful to you for showing an interest in what I do.
You’ll learn a few things about me on this page, but if you don’t have time to read my life story, here’s my top 5:
- I have two fur babies and one real baby
Lana and Archer are my nutty, naughty, hilarious fuzzy friends that make me smile every single day, and my little boy who amazes me at each stage of his development. It’s true what they say: it’s the hardest job in the world, but it’s so worth it. - Herbal tea is my go-to drink
I gave up coffee and most carbonated drinks during a major detox in 2013 and upped my herbal tea game. I have different types for various occasions and ailments. My current favourite is Rooibos. - Bath bombs fill me with joy
Pamper days at the spa or at home make me so happy! I once spent so long in the bath, my boyfriend genuinely thought I’d drowned. You can’t go wrong surprising me with a bath bomb (but go easy on the glitter). - I’m a bit of a space-geek
I love anything science-fiction and space related (if you couldn’t already tell). One of my all-time favourite films is Contact which I love for being so thought provoking and magical (and absolutely nothing to do with Matthew McConnaughey being topless in it). - The inner-workings of the human mind fascinate me
My other interests include: health and fitness, mindfulness, positive mental health, hypnotherapy, NLP, neuroscience and psychology, and (if you hadn’t already guessed) I’m totally obsessed with astrology.
Early Life
As a child, I would talk to my mum about magic and mystery and be fascinated to hear stories about my grandfather (who passed just after I was born) and his ability to hypnotise people, and my great-grandfather who was able to read palms.
My mum would often refer to being born ‘on the cusp’ having stubborn Leo traits alongside her Virgo sun-sign qualities. This triggered my interest and growing up my school books were covered in doodles of astrological and planetary glyphs.
As a horoscope-obsessed child, I’d spend all my pocket-money buying magazines so I could read all about my sun-sign and would quiz my friends on theirs whenever they’d give me air-time!
When my teachers asked me what I wanted to do when I left school my answer was simple: I wanted to study the planets!
Saturn Return
Fast-forward to my Saturn return at 29, where my inner compass re-calibrated to my true calling in life.
After a rather rocky period of sensible career choices and not-so-sensible lifestyle choices, I decided to reclaim my power and stop valuing other people’s opinions over my own happiness.
I decided to book myself into the year one beginner’s astrology class with the London School of Astrology (LSA) and had no idea how much this tiny action (which felt like a huge decision at the time) would positively impact the rest of my life.
That was the turning point.
Stellium Astrology
In 2014 I created stelliumastrology.com which is where my adventure began.
Since then I’ve taught classes and presented my research both in the UK and internationally, had articles and columns printed in a number of publications including The Book of Music Horoscopes, The Mountain Astrologer Magazine, and Astro.com, and had a monthly horoscope column in ELLE magazine UK.
Currently, I consult with clients, teach astrology students, run The Stellium Astrology Community on Facebook, and host The Stellium Astrology Podcast where I talk about all things astrology and share some of the magic and inspiration that astrology continually brings me.
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My Astrology
I have a hard-working Capricorn sun in the transformative eighth house and a playful fifth house moon in Scorpio.
Saturn and Pluto—the ruling planets of my sun and moon—form a seriously intense conjunction in my fifth house of hobbies and fun, which squares my sweet-talking and mysterious eighth house Mercury–Venus conjunction in Aquarius.
This suits my curious Gemini rising who loves to make connections, explore perspectives and share ideas with anyone who’ll listen.
Curious Mercury (my chart ruler), sits with loveable Venus, passionate Mars and my career point (the midheaven) forming a unique and work-orientated Aquarius Stellium in the deep psychological underworld that is the eighth house.
Unconventional Uranus—ruler of all the planets in my quirky Aquarius Stellium—is in conjunction with exeuberant Jupiter in Sagittarius in my sixth house of routine and grind.
Jupiter is the final dispositor (and acting CEO) of my natal chart, meaning the rest of the planets have to report back to him.
Passionate Mars harmoniously trines alluring Pluto at 29° Libra giving me the grit and determination to keep getting back up whenever I get knocked down and use the lessons I’ve learned to help others in similar predicaments.
Spiritual Neptune in idealistic Sagittarius is precariously balanced on the tip of the centaurs’ arrow pointing exactly at the super-massive black hole at the centre of our galaxy giving me an undiluted cosmic-connection to our Galactic Centre Point.
To Summarise
I lean towards optimism and see the deeper meaning in events and have a knack for recognising synchronicities, making connections and interpreting symbolism in the world around me.
I haven’t always been such a positive soul; I’ve had a few experiences in my life which left me a shell of a person having to rebuild myself from scratch. It was these experiences which inspired me to look for answers.
The difficulties I went through made me aware of my personal resilience, leaving me stronger, wiser, and able to help others with similar problems.
My interest in ethical working as a consultant and practitioner was triggered by a bad experience I had with an astrologer who used the reading as a chance to pursue his own agenda with me.
From that moment I decided I never wanted to make anyone to feel the way he made me feel that day, and embarked on a journey of personal introspection and professional reflection to raise my self-awareness.
I did a lot of research into professional ethical frameworks to ensure I handle my interactions responsibly, respecting boundaries, safeguarding, and promoting the positive wellbeing of my clients.
This prompted me to study counselling skills and work in accordance with the BACP ethical framework. This paired with my personal experiences has earned me the non-judgmental ear which I use to be a confidante to my family, friends, and clients.
Education
- 2012-2016
Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced Astrology & the Apprenticeship Program
London School of Astrology (LSA) - 2014-2015
Certificate in Psychological Astrology
Centre for Psychological Astrology (CPA) - 2015-2016
Certificate in Psychological Astrology
Mercury Internet School of Psychological Astrology (MISPA) - 2016-2016
Horary Practitioners Course
School of Traditional Astrology (STA) - 2019-2020
Counselling Skills Level 2 – Distinction
Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB) - 2022-2023
Teaching and Presenting Astrology – High Pass
London School of Astrology (LSA)
Work and Achievements
- Awarded the Ada Phillips Scholarship at the Astrological Association Conference 2014.
- Working for astrology student conferences running the bookstall for The Astrology Shop from 2014-2019.
- Presenting research and classes at the Astrological Lodge of Great Britain.
- Presenting research at Brighton Astrology Circle, Bedford Astrology Group, Birmingham Astrology Group, and Woking Astrology Group.
- Presented ‘Black Moon Lilith: The Enigma’ at the Astrological Association Conference 2017.
- Became Resident Astrologer for THA Talks Podcast 2017.
- Astrologer and co-host for The HIJAC Radio Podcast 2018.
- Contributing Astrologer for IAM Infinity Astrological Magazine, 2018.
- Published in Constellation News by the Krishnamurti Institute of Astrology.
- Presenting research at the Krishnamurti Institute of Astrology “East Meets West” Conference in Kolkata, India, Jan 2018.
- Working as an occasional Tutor for the London School of Astrology.
- Awarded a Top 10 UK Astrology Blog by Feedspot 2018.
- Published in The Book of Music Horoscopes by Flare Publications 2018.
- Resident Astrologer and Horoscope Columnist for ELLE Magazine January 2019.
- Resident Astrologer and Horoscope Columnist for The Ethical Hedonist Magazine June 2019.
- Presented research on ‘Saturn–Pluto: Transformers’ research on behalf of the London School of Astrology at the 2019 Astrological Association Conference.
- Passed with Distinction: Counselling Skills Level 2 for the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB) July 2020.
- Founder and host of The Stellium Astrology Podcast Launched July 2020.
- Created and taught a 4 week course on Black Moon Lilith for the London School of Astrology, China May 2021
- Presented ‘Archetypes’ on behalf of the London School of Astrology at the 2022 Astrological Association Conference.
- Achieved a High Pass in Teaching and Presenting Astrology for the London School of Astrology 2023.
- Published by The Mountain Astrologer Magazine, Fall 2023.
- Published by AstroDienst (www.astro.com), November 2023.
Нi, I check your new stuff ԁaily. Your writing style is awesome,
кeep doing what you’re doing!
Thank you so much Fascicle! It’s great to get feedback and know that what I’m doing appeals! Let me know if you would like me to write about anything in particular. 🙂
Dear Stefanie,
I am a journalism student. Recently I am doing my dissertation about the shift Western astrologers from print media to online media and the growing millennial audience for astrology. As I know you have made achievements in astrology and I suppose you are the suitable person who can contribute a lot to my research. I’m very interested in knowing more about how the industry is changing and having the insight of respected individuals such as you would be fantastic.
It would be great if we could organize a Skype or email interview at some point.
I’ll appreciate it if you can offer some help! I look forward toward to your response. Thank you.
I’d enjoy that! I’d definitely be interested in a Skype session to help with your research. 🙂 Email me at [email protected]
Hi Stellium Astrology,
I have an stellium in 10 house in libra. Unfortunately, my professional life is a mess. I have never falled in love with any of my work. I always feel like something is off. Anyway, i Know deep down i am capable of being fulfill atwork but which one?
i keep choosing menial Work.
Could you help me to resolve this issue?
Best Regards,
Apendi
Hi Apendi, it sounds as though having a Libra stellium in your 10th house is really throwing your professional aspirations off balance! By describing your situation as having ‘not fallen in love’ with work, it seems as though you want to unlock the passion you can already feel within. I can totally relate; I had similar issues – my work-oriented stellium caused me a number of issues until I found my niche. To understand your stellium in greater detail I would need to look at your natal chart. You can book a reading with me so I can help guide you through the particular challenges your stellium presents. Email me directly at [email protected] – we can discuss any questions you may have and I can send you my calendar. 🙂
Princess Diana:
30-Aug-1997 027°,51’16 Leo Drac 90 mutual MC
Queen Elizabeth II:
30-Aug-1997 007°,51’47 Cancer Sun 45 mutual Nep
5-Sep-1997 009°,57’45 Pisces Moon 120 AR03
Prince Philip Consort:
30-Aug-1997 013°,13’20 Taurus Moon * MENKAR (SAT – )
30-Aug-1997 022°,00’31 Cancer Ven 150 C-12
30-Aug-1997 001°,17’09 Virgo Sun 90 C-11
4-Sep-1997 013°,24’31 Taurus Moon 30 Chiron
5-Sep-1997 001°,35’29 Taurus Asc 45 Pars
Prince Charles:
30-Aug-1997 001°,23’32 Gemini MC 135 Ven
31-Aug-1997 012°,03’30 Leo C-12 30 Black Sun
3-Sep-1997 001°,24’10 Taurus Drac 30 mutual MC
5-Sep-1997 015°,25’44 Sagittarius Ven 135 Moon
Prince Andrew:
30-Aug-1997 029°,12’47 Taurus MC 60 AR11
Prince William:
31-Aug-1997 010°,40’14 Capricorn Asc 135 Ven
Prince Harry:
31-Aug-1997 010°,13’34 Sagittarius Ura 45 mutual Asc
Prime Minister Tony Blair:
30-Aug-1997 005°,59’54 Gemini C-12 135 Chiron
31-Aug-1997 016°,27’39 Virgo Moon 30 mutual C—3
31-Aug-1997 019°,37’46 Aries Sat 45 Asc transit
Princess Camilla Shand:
31-Aug-1997 013,49’36 Leo Pluto 45 mutual C—2
Nice blog. I was interested that my ascendant is 17 degrees 41″ Sag. Nice to make that connection. I am a retired school psychologist, and used to look at kids’ birthdays to understand them. Astrology is a great tool and I appreciate the work you’re doing. Ciao.
Thank you David, I appreciate you taking the time to get in touch. Astrology is such a fab tool for deeper understanding. Did you tell your colleagues you used astrology, or did you keep it to yourself? Have you read any of Alex Trenoweth’s book about education and astrology?
I look forward to your lilith series. I have lilith conjunct my asc.
Hi Amie,
Lilith conjunct Ascendant is always interesting! I will definitely be working on some Lilith content for you but have a few unfinished projects I need to work on first! If you’d like to join my mailing list, I’ll be sending out information when I have recorded the course and it’s ready to roll out! I will also be recording a little bit about Lilith on my Podcast but again, that won’t be happening too soon as I have a few other things I need to get sorted out first.
Watch this space!
S 🙂 x
Hi Stefanie,
In relation to someones birth chart, what would you say to a person who only has hard aspects in their chart? Of the Ptolemaic aspects that is. No trines or sextiles. A wider separating conjunction of Saturn and the Moon. All the other planets are in angular houses so they are all squaring or opposing each other. What do you think the good of that is? I’m in need of a little objectivity here.
Thanks!
Apologies for only just getting back to you. I think a chart with only hard aspects is certainly destined for a lot of personal growth. When studying counselling skills I learned about “sitting on the growing edge” which is a very apt summary of what your chart sounds like – at times uncomfortable, but daring and proactive. In addition I’d say the moon separating from Saturn describes an inhibited expression of the emotional nature, perhaps the gift of objectivity, while also describing a journey of mastery – learning about acceptable boundaries and saying no without feeling guilt, while also permitting yourself to feel your way through certain situations without trying to have too much control over them.
Squares aren’t bad, these are the character defining aspects which force us to address areas of our life that we’d obliviously cruise through had we a trine, for example. I’m not saying having squares are a picnic. In my case I feel a sense of wanting to continually push myself, resting feels lazy so I find it hard to just ‘be’. But the constant movement and growth prompted by the squares is something I enjoy about myself. Do you recognise this quality? I suppose it depends which planets are square to each other, that said it’s probably a similar feeling regardless as they are all angular and dynamic in your chart.
Hi Stefanie !
I absolutely love your show! I have been taking courses in astrology for two years and I find your show fills in a lot of gaps and helps me absorb the content a lot better and always gives me a nice visual to remember certain aspects etc. So happy to find this podcast. I hope motherhood has been a smooth transition for you.
Thanks a bunch!
You’re so welcome Daina! I’m delighted to be part of your learning journey! Are you self taught or attending a school?
I’m actually thinking of offering 121 tuition, do you think that would be something listeners like yourself would be interested in?
Thank you for asking, motherhood is so much more wonderful than I ever could have anticipated <3
Steff 🙂
I have been taking courses online and doing my own reading and podcast listening, yours being the best because of the regularity of episodes and the scope of topics! Love it. Yes I think online tutoring would be awesome, even as someone who has done several courses and has a great relationship with a great instructor I still feel like I need one on one clarification in so many cases. Great idea!
Thank you so much for your feedback Daina, Im so pleased you find the podcast helpful and enjoy the variety of topics!
I’m just getting my new booking system set up and will soon be launching a few new services, including tuition. If you’d like to get ahead consider becoming a patron because I offer everything to my patrons first! https://www.patreon.com/stelliumastrology
Hi Stefanie, I’m interested in learning how Richard Swatton worked with each of the planets to invoke dreams. I’m interested in having certain dream states before getting into symbolism. I frequently have random lucid dreams. Tjsmk you for this insightful episode.
You’re welcome Eva, it’s a fascinating area and we plan to delve deeper. To answer your question, Richard works in an immersive way and has studied the subconscious and journalled for a long time. In fact I believe he studied each of the zodiac signs and planets one year at a time. Can you imagine the determination and focus that kind of commitment requires?! I have a new episode with Richard in a few weeks so watch this space!