Over twenty years ago I began a serious study of astrology with the Mayo School of Astrology, although my passion for the subject began much earlier. I have always had strong intuitive perceptions of people, and a compassion that springs from my own sensitivity to life. Astrology brought order and meaning to my observations of people and experiences, and with time I knew I needed to take the study a step further.

Karmic astrology fulfilled my quest to understand the purpose of the current incarnation and thereby view our experiences as part of a higher plan.

I have had the opportunity to work with clients from a broad range of backgrounds and nationalities. The secrets of the birth chart continue to manifest themselves to me as an ever-unfolding process. Through astrology I have seen the perfection of cosmic law at work in our lives, and developed a profound respect for the value of this ancient and beautiful art as a tool for self-realisation.

As a seeker I have explored many different spiritual philosophies and am especially inspired by Eastern Mysticism. Although all teachings embody the principles of interconnectedness I learnt through the practice of Zen that spiritual truth can only be found within, as direct experience.

Only through meditative awareness can we awaken to our true nature - who and what we are - and realise the oneness of all. I run a spiritual development group http://www.meetup.com/The-Berkshire-Metaphysics-Group/ which offers meditation and discussion to those interested in their journey towards wholeness and integration.

My own journey has been a process of revelation, an unfolding awareness that within our deepest wounds lie our most precious gifts. It is my understanding that transformation occurs when we can love unconditionally all that we have been and all that we are.

For those interested Chiron and Pluto are prominent in my birth chart, making the themes of wounding, healing and transformation powerful issues in my own life and the lives of my clients. Mars conjoins the Moon's north node, urging me onward toward greater awareness and commitment to spiritual values. My Sun is on the cusp of Virgo and Libra and my Ascendant on the cusp of Sagittarius and Capricorn. Perhaps this symbolises my conviction that we must all move forward out of the old into the new.