My love for astrology began in my teens when I came across a very popular book in my aunt’s library called The Book of Birthdays. I found so much of what I read about the characteristics of people born on my birthday to be accurate. From that moment, I was convinced astrology was real. Reading about the personality traits of myself, friends, and even lovers based on their birthdays became a habit…I was hooked. I had one or two friends who knew a little more than I did, and we would dive into long conversations about the differences between each sign whenever we got together. At the time, I had no idea that just knowing someone’s sun sign was barely scratching the surface of astrology. But even that little bit opened my mind, and I was ready to learn more.

Fast forward to my mid-20s. I had just graduated college and had no clue what my next move would be. The life I imagined for myself wasn’t happening, and I fell into a deep depression. There were moments I wanted to give up entirely. But luckily, there’s a fighter in me. Even when I feel like quitting, a part of me refuses to let that happen. I realized that being down on myself wasn’t the way forward, so I decided to revisit some self-help books I had lying around. The first one I picked up was A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle. That book literally changed my life and ignited the spiritual journey I’m still on today. I started making being present and observing my thoughts a daily practice.

This journey also sparked a burning desire to learn more about myself and cultivate what I was lacking most: self-love. I began to understand that my inner world was shaping my outer reality. I wanted to get to the root of my problems and make real changes in my life.

I began seeing an intuitive life coach who was incredibly gifted…but way too expensive for me. I was babysitting part-time, and most of what I earned went to sessions with her. That’s how dedicated…and maybe desperate…I was to get my life together. I managed to have four sessions where we explored why I am the way I am, my gifts, and how to use them. I left her office feeling amazing every time. One thing she told me I’ll never forget: my spirit, my guides, were always speaking to me, but I wasn’t listening. She suggested I carry a small journal in my handbag to jot down messages or ideas as they came…and I still do this to this day.

One day, while brainstorming ways to afford another session, a friend called, and we fell into our usual conversation about life and love. In the middle of it, spirit nudged me to look at my natal chart again. I was a frequent visitor of Cafe Astrology, and although I had read my chart before, I never realized it could actually guide me. That moment was eye-opening. Everything my life coach had shared was right there in my chart all along.

The same insights she was receiving from her guides were literally in my hands…I just hadn’t noticed. That confirmed she was incredible at her job, but I realized I didn’t need her anymore. I had the power to take control of my own life. We all have that power, though sometimes we depend too heavily on others to tell us what we already know.

From there, I began studying what I call the blueprint of my life. I was on a mission to fall madly in love with myself. My casual interest in astrology turned into an obsession, one I still nurture today. Every time I uncover something new, I fall deeper in love with this tool. I started reading charts for everyone I knew, eager to help them learn more about themselves, and if possible, guide them toward self-discovery, self-love, and self-healing.

Astrology became more than a hobby…it became part of my path, my mission, and one of the reasons I started this blog: to share my experiences and the tools I’m using on my ongoing journey of personal growth and self-love.

Your journey has to start somewhere. I hope it starts right here.

xo,
Kesaine