with Jyoti Devi (she/her)

In this introductory 30 minute session, Jyoti will introduce you to your Vedic birth chart, which follows the sidereal astronomical system (your sun/ moon/ rising may change compared to the Tropical zodiac!). Vedic Astrology, or Jyotisha (The Science of Light), is a far more accurate reading for learning about your specific life purpose and direction based on past life karma. 

There is a unique cosmic blueprint in the sky the moment you are born—a map of what your soul has chosen in this life to learn. Jyoti will anchor you in your current Maha Dasha (planetary period) and give gentle guidance on remedies and rituals to help you navigate the present, with lessons from your past. (Note: accurate birth time is required for the most helpful Jyotisha readings, which emphasize exact moon, ascendant, and constellations at time of birth.) 

Jyoti Devi Roy (she/her) is a writer and editor with more than 20 years of experience in the publishing world. Originally from Australia, she co-founded Beating Hearts Press, which released and distributed books, zines, and music across Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia. After moving to Portland  in 2008 she earned a Master’s degree in Writing and Book Publishing, was the prose editor for the literary journal Portland Review and taught at Portland State University. Her writing has appeared in numerous print and online publications including Bitch, Calyx, and Feminist Review. Newly initiated into Vedic Astrology studies, she comes from a lineage of teachers and practitioners of Sanatana Dharma traditions.