I’ve held a curiosity and fascination for people as long as I can remember.
Especially the ways each of us is a unique being… and the myriad ways we express this into life.
In time, I became equally fascinated by the way this unique nature may be nourished and supported to reach full potential and blossoming. We are each a unique piece of a wonderfully rich jigsaw puzzle that forms our world.
These fascinations have woven throughout my life, inspiring my work with people of all ages, from young children to people in their old age, both astrologically, educationally and in a support and mentoring role.
Core life experiences
As a seven year old I became enchanted with images of people from past times and other cultures, intrigued by their different outlooks and ways of living. I became fascinated by ancient sites and ceremonies, architecture and the cultural and spiritual rituals which grew and flourished in particular world regions.
This soon developed into an interest in life’s mysteries and inexplicable wonders which, at 13yrs old, led me to begin reading books on Buddhism and archaeology.
I discovered a delightful book stall in Truro market near my home in Cornwall, which became a regular haunt. It was a treasure chest of books on esoteric riches such as reincarnation, UFOs, life mysteries and divination.
I became awe inspired and enchanted by nature’s transformative power, to adapt, change, release and renew itself. I fell in love with the weaving of seasons and cycles of growth, with wild landscapes, edges, coastline, wild moorlands, volcanoes and earthquakes. I began to see echoes between these cycles of becoming, growth and transformation, in both nature and people.
During my teenage years, I entered into much soul-searching, exploring worlds of music, art, fashion and design… and in stretching the boundaries of the norm.
The late 1970s era was a peak of my creative expression. I was greatly inspired by David Bowie, Patti Smith and the raw creative experimentation and expression of the punk movement. I created unique and creative clothes which were a joy to design, create and wear. It was a process of becoming.
On leaving school, my initial training was in childcare. I found a particular interest in child psychology and the developmental stages in childhood. I also worked with arts and crafts as modes of encouraging self-expression with a healing and therapeutic potential.
From this foundation I began my work with children, initially as a playgroup leader and a Steiner kindergarten assistant with 3-6 year olds, and later as a Steiner teaching assistant with 12-16 year olds in fashion, design and garment construction.
In my early twenties I studied for a degree in Sociology and Psychology at University of Kent at Canterbury. During this time I also began to delve into Eastern mysticism – Zen Buddhism, Yoga, Taoism and the I Ching, eventually finding an enduring connection with Tibetan Buddhism.
Simultaneously, I was campaigning for mental health rights and for the abolition of ECT or electro-convulsive treatment – which had been a treatment used for a family member. I also explored transformative practices of developing and healing the body and psyche, through the work of Wilhelm Reich, Alexander Lowen, R.D Laing, hallucinogenics and homoeopathy.
After a session with an astrologer in 1988, astrology soon became my passion. I was deeply inspired by attending an astrology course with Jaki Rothery. I then studied for a diploma with the Astrological Psychology Institute (Switzerland), with Jaki as my tutor. I graduated in 1995.
I’ve now been an astrological consultant for over 30years, alongside being a group facilitator for both adults and teenagers for 25 years, and a co-facilitator on the Alchemical Journey in Glastonbury.
I also have 38 years’ experience as a mother to four wonderful evolving souls, now grown up, and I’m now further blessed with being a Nana to two precious grandsons.
In recent years, I have begun to revisit my roots of exploring creative/radical psychology, 40yrs on…re-reading and re-considering the works of Reich, Lowen and R.D Laing, alongside discovering the deep gems of Gabor Mate’s work. I have immense gratitude for their devotion, commitment and sharing of truths which may support us to become more deeply human, in our own unique ways. And to be mindful and active in creating a wider social system which holds and fosters true growth and real support when we may falter.
Astrology is a divinatory wisdom which I use both personally and professionally – it’s an ever-enriching and evolving devotion!
It has been an ongoing fascination and a passion.
And I deeply enjoy sharing its multidimensional wisdom, insight, usefulness and wonders with others.
Gratitude…
To my four very dear adult offspring, for gracing my life, and for all they have been and continue to be. With much gratitude also, for their creative encouragement and support of my astrological work and study.
To my friends for their loving kindness and the joy they each bring.
To Jak Rothery for her wise and creative tutoring and enduring friendship.
And to astrology clients and group participants past and present, for their constant inspiration and wonderfully encouraging feedback.
