Hi, I’m Claire Gallagher—professional astrologer for over nine years.

When I first got into astrology, I scared myself to death. I braced for every eclipse and Saturn transit like it was going to totally destroy my life. I racked my brain trying to figure out what was going to happen and what it all meant. I used astrology as an excuse to look outside of myself for guidance instead of inside of myself. It sucked.

The entire astrology industry is based on the future—forecasts, predictions, horoscopes. It’s what we’re taught to do as baby astrologers. It’s what we’re told people want from us. So I did what I was told. And I was miserable.

In the early days of my practice, I attracted clients who viewed astrology in this same, fearful way. They were desperate for me to tell them what to expect and what to do, as if I was an all-knowing, all-seeing presence. It was too much pressure. I knew there had to be a better way, but I couldn’t put my finger on it just yet.

Fast forward a decade and hundreds of clients later, and I’ve finally put down the year-ahead readings in exchange for something that feels more nourishing. The path ahead still has some unknowns, but here are a few things I know for sure:

I believe you are your own best astrologer.

That’s right. My goal is for you to not need me. I know you can connect with your inner cosmic wisdom at any time. I’ve dedicated my practice to facilitating and modeling that connection so you can do it yourself.

I believe you can change.

Astrology is typically viewed as a fatalistic system. Although I am a traditional astrologer, I no longer subscribe to the fatalistic view. Sure, your birth chart may never change, but you certainly can. You have hope and will and power—let’s focus on that.

I believe astrology is for now, not later.

Astrology’s most untapped super power is presence. Instead of telling you what’s coming, astrology can help you be with what’s here. Astrology can lead you towards feeling more open, free, and connected right now.