I am very lucky to have had an interesting and varied life but it hasn’t been without its dark days! It was about 38 years ago, when I was going through one of those really intense experiences, that I first found astrology. It has been helping me to make sense of both the good times and bad ever since.

As I was living in London, I was able to attend regular classes held by the Faculty of Astrological Studies. I spent six exciting years studying the spellbinding subject and gained my diploma in 1992, when I began to read birth charts professionally. Each time I interpret a chart, whether for work, study, research or pleasure, my interest in astrology increases.

I had to set myself up for some serious studying in order to pass the exams which gave me my DFAstrolS qualification and I continue to learn more with every chart I read!

My regular work with clients provides me with an infinite supply of challenge and joy. Writing articles and posting on social media platforms can be difficult and time consuming but I find it really helps to improve my fluency in the language of astrology.

I suppose I was born an astrologer as I have always been interested in people, their lives and loves, hopes and dreams, sorrows and joys. I think growing up in the Arabian desert under those amazing night skies crammed with stars may also have had something to do with it!

I believe that when you ask for a reading you are really asking your Wise Self to guide you, through the mind and mouth of the person who is reading for you. Your Inner Guide does not interfere with your free will but tries to show you choices that are in your best interests.

Astrology is a very long term commitment for me. It never bores me and always intrigues me. It surprises and delights me on a daily basis. And I imagine I will carry on learning about it for life times to come!

Following and interpreting the great Planetary cycles can be scary at times, but I never cease to be amazed at just how accurate astrology can be.

It is a great privilege to serve as an eternal student of this fascinating subject!

1986-1992 I attended regular classes held by the Faculty of Astrological Studies, where I learned the mystical art of how to read a horoscope. The course also taught me about chart calculation and basic astronomy as well as the history & psychology of astrology.

1991-2000 I felt I needed further training in client care and I became a qualified practitioner of aromatherapy, reflexology and therapeutic massage. This helped me to develop listening & observational skills and to take a more holistic approach to my work.

I do not tell fortunes or give psychic readings. My aim is to pass on to you the fascinating feedback and important information provided by your Birth Chart. I focus on your free will choices and potential for positive manifestation. I also alert you to the beneficial and/or challenging planetary influences around you and ahead of you.

Your life experiences can then be used to develop coping strategies and creative solutions as you begin to take conscious control of your own destiny.

My aim is to make my clients feel that I am in a partnership with them as we work together to find explanations, answers and solutions for them. I probably know more about astrology than they do, but they certainly know more about their lives than I do! Our combined experience is what really counts.

I may not always be able to deliver the Yes or No answer that my client is looking for, but I can bring the clarity and perspective which will help them take decisions, and the confirmation that brings confidence and courage.

People tend to visit an astrologer when they are seeking help in tough times and are willing to place their trust in someone who sounds like they understand.

An ethical astrologer will never take advantage of this vulnerability. They will acknowledge the anxiety, empathise with the problem, and then work to support their client. They may or may not be able to offer instant solutions, but they can usually point to a light at the end of the tunnel.

It is the responsibility of any astrologer to respect their client’s privacy and free will, to honour their right to determine their own destiny. My job is to offer insight, perspective, advice and guidance based on my knowledge of astrology.

I cannot tell my clients what to do with their lives, I can only encourage them to be honest and clear about what they really want to happen. It is not my job to direct their decisions, although I might give warning if it seems to me that they are planning to act against their best interests.