I’m a Jungian writer working at the intersection of Hellenistic astrology and depth psychology.

During the first half of life, I responded to what the world asked of me. During the second half, I’m focused on what wants to enter the world through me.

Most astrologers aren’t trained Jungians. Most Jungians don’t practice astrology. I live in that rare overlap—bringing symbolic systems like astrology, tarot, and the I Ching into conversation with Jung’s psychology of the soul.

Jung said several times that it is the “ordinary people” who will carry on his work. I’m one of those ordinary people—not a clinician or academic, but a devoted student and practitioner. In 2025 I graduated from the two-year Jungian Studies certificate program at the C.G. Jung Institute of Chicago and am listed as a professional affiliate on their website.

My Training

My Jungian analyst often reminded me: it’s essential to work with a symbol system as part of inner work. For years I searched for the right teacher, knowing astrology was central to Jung’s practice with his patients.

I found that teacher in Adam Elenbaas at Nightlight Astrology, where I completed all four year-long courses (2019-2023), passed the certification exams, and served as a tutor in the student forums for five years. I continue studying through Nightlight’s master classes and maintain a daily practice of chart work.

I’ve also completed the Tarot Reader Certificate Program with Jungian analyst Ken James (2025) and study the I Ching, having worked through multiple hexagrams with my analyst and attended his workshops. I follow John Beebe’s eight-function archetypal model of psychological typology.

Before All This

My background includes a BA in English, years of marketing copywriting, humor columns for newspapers, corporate coaching, and running an online bookstore. True to my Gemini nature, I’ve lived many lifetimes in one lifetime.

Let’s Connect

I practice an astrology that is ultimately all about soul stories and living the questions. During our time together I ask questions to help you remember your stories — so you can prepare for what you are bringing into your future.

Ready to explore your chart? Schedule an astrology consultation.

Questions? Message me on Instagram or email me at anitaashland@gmail.com.