Hi, I’m Ang, a Western/tropical natal and locational astrologer, passionate about astrology’s influence on our lives since 2012.
In practice since 2012. (self-taught) - currently searching for a mentor in medical astrology
Techniques: Hellenistic + modern, locational astrology, astro-herbalism (not offering services for the last one yet)
House system preference: I have a 80/20 method for the use of house systems (80% Whole Sign, 20% Placidus & sometimes Porphyry)
The thinkers who shape my practice and are a never ending source of inspiration
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![Marcus Aurelius My Astro Diaries]()
Marcus Aurelius inspires my work because his Stoic view of nature, fate, and self-mastery fits perfectly with astrology. He shows that while the stars shape us, what really matters is how we respond. For me, astrology is about understanding those influences and using that awareness to take control of our path with intention and calm. Aurelius also gave me hope during toughest times.
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
26 April 121 – 17 March 180
Stoic Philosopher & Roman Emperor -
![Ptolemy My Astro Diaries]()
Ptolemy influences my work for how he bridges the symbolic with the mathematical, bringing clarity and structure to a practice often seen as mysterious. In Tetrabiblos, he treated astrology as a natural science, grounded in observable laws rather than superstition. He didn’t reduce its depth so he gave it a rational backbone. That blend of meaning and precision shapes my own approach, especially in locational astrology, where both intuition and technical skill are essential.
Claudius Ptolemy
c. 100 – 160s/170s AD
Mathematician, Astronomer, Astrologer, Geographer & Music Theorist -
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Valens often layered his teachings with philosophical reflections on fate, acceptance, resilience, and the soul’s journey through time. He didn’t separate technique from inner life, and that really speaks to me. His work reminds me that astrology isn’t just about prediction, it’s about living with awareness and mindfulness. It inspires me to balance optimism with realism, and to stay committed to practice as something that matures slowly, with experience.
Vettius Valens
120 – c. 175
2nd-century Hellenistic astrologer, a younger contemporary of Claudius Ptolemy -
![A black and white photo of an elderly man with glasses and a mustache, wearing a shirt and tie, holding a pipe and smiling.]()
In a world obsessed with logic, Jung dared to say the 'irrational' had value. He saw alchemy, astrology, art, and dreams as maps for understanding the soul from an objective and rational POV. Jung’s work wasn’t about becoming pure or flawless, it was about becoming whole. He embraced contradiction: light and shadow, instinct and spirit, masculine and feminine, fate and free will. As a very vivid dreamer and intuitive my entire life, Jung is my main influence in natal + locational astrology combined.
Carl Gustav Jung
26 July 1875 – 6 June 1961
Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist, & Psychologist -
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Culpeper blended astrology and herbalism into practical healing, using the stars to guide which herbs to use and when. He made healing accessible by translating medical knowledge into plain language so everyone could care for themselves. He saw herbs as living beings with unique energies, emphasizing relationship and timing over just ingredients. Most of all, he trusted his experience and challenged authority, offering tools grounded in real life, that’s the approach I carry forward today.
Nicholas Culpeper
18 October 1616 – 10 January 1654
Botanist, Herbalist, Physician and Astrologer
My approach to Western tropical + locational astrology + astro herbalism
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Western tropical astrology
I work with Western tropical astrology because it reflects nature’s rhythms and helps bring the unconscious into the conscious. It’s not about labeling or putting others or myself into boxes but it’s about recognizing the deeper patterns shaping thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, often without us realizing it. This approach helps make sense of what’s stirring beneath the surface, offering language and timing for inner processes that are already unfolding. When we see those patterns clearly, we can respond with intention instead of confusion. Astrology becomes a tool for self-awareness, emotional clarity, and meaningful growth.
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Locational Astrology
to me, locational astrology, especially astrocartography, is about seeing your birth chart stretched across the Earth and meeting new versions of yourself. Each line speaks to a part of you that wants to be lived. Some places draw out your voice, others stir your relationships, challenge your patterns, or support your growth. It’s never about finding the “perfect” place. I always ask: what part of me is ready to come forward, and where is that part being activated? I’m deeply influenced by Jung’s view that place shapes us just as much as time. Certain locations press on the unconscious. They wake something up. And that’s what I’m after; self-discovery through movement, presence, and place.
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Astro-herbalism
I love to explore the iving connection between the cosmos and the plants so much. It is how I experience the way the stars speak through the Earth, and how each herb carries the energy of a planet, sign, or cycle.
To me, it is a practice of listening, to the sky, to the plants, and to the ways they work together to guide, heal, and bring balance. Working with astro-herbalism helps me feel in rhythm with both the natural world and the greater universe.
about me
I have a Scorpio Sun in the 5th house. I approach creativity and self-expression with full commitment. When I invest my energy, it’s because it truly matters to me. I don’t do things superficially or just for the show.
My Moon is in Aquarius at 28° in the 8th house, and it rules my chart. I tend to process emotions as objectively as possible. With Jupiter and Uranus also in Aquarius, I naturally question established systems and think independently. Clarity always comes before comfort for me, same with originality. If everybody is doing it, I don’t want it anymore. This is maybe the reason you will see a lot of changes through time around here.
Cancer rising at 29° makes me highly aware of the energy around me. I pick up on vibes easily, which means I can adapt when needed, but I’m always tuned into my own emotional radar. My Uranus + Neptune oppose my rising, meaning I am born near my Uranus + Neptune DC lines.
My 6th house is in Sagittarius with my Mercury 1° conjunct Pluto 4° & Mars 29° means I need purpose and momentum in my daily routine. I don’t thrive in repetitive environments.
I also live near my Saturn MC in Aries in my 10th house. I will write about it more once my Saturn return ends.
Besides my deep love and passion for astrology, I am generally a very versatile individual and I “lived many lives”. I’ve began my career very early on my isolated Saturn (10th house) local space line when I just turned 20, getting thrown into a corpo machine as a digital marketing manager and I thought that was my life path, while pursuing a degree in art production & media side by side. Of course, I burned out and realized very early that I am not a competitive type and never was.
I left the city behind to settle in a smaller town, fully focused on what truly lights my inner world: astrology, philosophy, psychology, herbalism, and my daily practice of mat and reformer Pilates along with writing, all done remotely, on my own terms. I enjoy living slowly, quietly and intentionally.
I’m currently training to become a mat and reformer Pilates teacher trainer while also pursuing certification as a clinical herbalist. Astrology has been my self-taught passion for over a decade, and about ten years into that journey, I discovered a deep love for locational astrology. After 12 years (coming full circle!) I launched My Astro Diaries. I began learning astrology during my 3rd annual profection year and launched the project during its second cycle. Timing in astrology truly fascinates me and it’s an obsession that also gives me the space to breathe and grow on a daily basis.