Intergenerational and Ancestral Healing With the Aid of Psychological Astrology

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How can psychological astrology be combined with intergenerational healing?

All of us have been affected by the trauma in our family lines because we have a piece of that energy encoded within us, whether we know about it or not. In addition to the trauma our ancestors have endured, they also gave us the gifts of their amazing character traits to draw on, because these reside in our bodies as well… gifts like resilience, kindness, depth, or creativity.

Psychological astrology and intergenerational / ancestral healing are natural partners. Since there is so much we don’t know about the people who were our ancestors, we can at least use psychological astrology to help us get a sense of who they were, why they may have acted in the ways they did, and how the painful (or wonderful) dynamics we’ve heard about as family stories may have unfolded. What is going on in a family today is often a mirror of what went on in previous generations, so we can see today’s level of family health as a reflection of the past.

If you’ve done a bunch of inner work and have not yet been able to unravel something that plagues you, it might help to expand your frame of reference. Our own personal challenges in life often have roots in our ancestral lineages, since we’re part of a big web of family lines.

Our experience is a function of contributions from many sources, most fundamentally from our own immediate family, but also expanding out into our ancestral lines, which further implicates the culture and historical timing that influenced our ancestors’ lives so much. So really, our individual, ancestral, and collective trauma are part of the same continuum rather than separate from one another. Sometimes a pattern or dynamic “feels” like it’s instinctive to us or within us, when in fact it has been repeated – as traumas often are – in the family line for quite some time.

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“There’s at least one descendant born in each generation who has the sensitivity to be aware of and respond to the deeper spiritual needs of the family across generations. They’re the healers of the family tree and are called on by departed ancestors who need healing to take place, not only for them, but for others within the family.”

– Natalia O’Sullivan, Ancestral Psychotherapist

How can this help me?

One way we can conceive of our soul’s journey is to see our astrological nature, as seen in our birth chart, as the filter through which we will work to heal whatever burdens we inherited from our ancestors (with the help of their gifts). It’s important to ask, WHY are you here? What did you intend to do for your ancestral lines? Are you processing unresolved anger or unprocessed sadness, for example, or some of both? Are you holding the tether of your family to the Earth? Do you provide much-needed clear thinking in a sea of emotions?

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“[B]y looking at the astrology of families . . . each person feels restored and affirmed by the fact that there is some precedent and validation for their feelings and being. They all, myself included, find that it is a better thing to know whence they came than to assume that we are all alone with no predecessor to claim.”

–Erin Sullivan, Astrologer

What would we cover during our time together?

Incorporating psychological astrology into an understanding of family dynamics provides valuable information that can help steer you away from dangerous repetition compulsions and toward healing shifts in perspective. You may also find that you feel more connected to your family lines, particularly if you have tended to feel like the “odd one out” in your family of origin.

Family therapists would call the “black sheep” of the family the “IP” (identified patient), since one person – frequently the most sensitive and intuitive member – often enacts the underlying distress that’s being held within the whole family system and is then labeled the “problem” (though family therapists know better). According to Family Constellations therapist Bert Hellinger, “Those so-called ‘black sheep,’ the ones that don’t fit, the ones that howl with rebellion, actually repair, detox and create new thriving branches in their family tree.” These family patterns become much more visible with the illuminating aid of psychological astrology.

Occasions where you resemble a distant relative astrologically can be especially helpful for finding inspiration. We can also help you make more sense out of why you keep being drawn to the same signs and dynamics. Familial is familiar!

Our own healing leads to increased freedom for everyone on our ancestral line who was affected. For those of us on this side of the veil, this translates into laying down burdens and stepping into lighter ways of being we couldn’t access before. It’s an amazingly synchronistic process where your own psychological readiness can be met with help from your ancestors and the Cosmos!

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Stacy is able to provide gentle insight and clarity for complex family situations.

Stacy is incredibly gifted in so many ways. She has the ability to interpret the astrology reports of individuals in a family line to help better understand these people and their behavior. Paired with her experience and expertise of understanding the human psyche, she is able to provide gentle insight and clarity for complex family situations. This is valuable in so many ways to better understand the past, be more present in the now, and help navigate the path forward. Thank you, Stacy, for the amazing and revealing ancestral astrology reading! —K.R.

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Stacy is an exceptional astrologer as well as a very skillful psychotherapist! Her ability to hold safe space for you and to provide you with her knowledge and her incredible intuitive skills, makes me feel that I can move on my path clearer and stronger than before. I am forever grateful and thankful for having met Stacy! —E.W.

Being “seen” and understood on a soul level is more freeing than I can even describe.

Stacy has highly developed astrological expertise combined with formal psychological training that provides a rich and safe environment to begin or continue an insightful healing journey. My reading with her moved the needle on some blockages that I had been struggling with for quite some time. My experience was transformational and I now see a path toward healing and forgiveness. I am beyond grateful to have found Stacy and am so appreciative of the time, expertise and empathy she devoted to my reading. —K.B.

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Stacy is a grounded intuitive who connects to the spiritual realm and delivers messages with love. She has fine-tuned the ability to hear her clients and their higher selves in the same session. Stacy is unique because of the depth of her heart – a session with her is like a warm hug from the inside. She listens and delivers your truth with her whole heart and with genuine compassion for your journey. Her insights helped me better understand and truly want to be myself, and that is such a gift. Thank you, Stacy! —A.S.

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She has had an amazing ability to help me recognize and believe in my gifts. It’s been so reassuring to vulnerably share experiences and perspectives with someone so wise, connected and experienced and have her validate and celebrate them with sincerity. At the same time, I’m so grateful to have Stacy powerfully holding space for the unknowns, the fears and shake-ups required in this journey through life. She has such a powerful and unique combination of intuition, skill as a therapist and connection to spirituality. —M.K.

She has ocean-deep intuition and a level of empathy I have rarely encountered.

When the very insights you have received from a teacher begin to permeate your own conversations with friends, coworkers, and loved ones, and are met with gratitude and/or integration, that is success. Those are the ripples of interconnectedness that remind us that we are all on this path together – that my growth is your growth, as it is our growth. Stacy’s insights cycle through my life with me. Their roots grow deeper as I grow. Their meanings broaden with time. I will be forever grateful to her for such a priceless gift. —K.K.

I feel lucky to have a soul contract with Stacy during this lifetime.

Stacy has been a critical factor in healing my trauma and I have turned to her for support through many seasons of my life. She has helped me navigate past wounding, complicated relationships, and painful transitions with a blend of compassion, humor, and wisdom. My work with her has unfolded naturally, gently challenging me but never pushing me beyond my limits. I’m deeply grateful for the profound impact Stacy has had on my journey towards self-discovery and growth. —M.T.

Psychological Astrology of Family Dynamics Reading

Let's dig in and unpack the dynamics in your family lines with the help of everyone's astrological archetypes.

We can talk about the relational dynamics in your family of origin, and/or the family you've created, and/or your extended family lines (grandparents, aunts, and uncles, and even your great-grandparents), and/or the family lines of your partner (if looking at your relational dynamics with your partner or their influences on your children).
We can also talk about the sub-relationships within each family unit (for example, the dynamic between your parents, or in your own marital partnership, or your relationship with one of your kids or siblings, etc).
The possibilities for this reading are endless; we can focus on whichever relational dynamics, or familial patterns in your lines, that you want to have more illuminated.
Readings will be held over Zoom.
In addition to Zoom time, all reading prices include my research/preparation time beforehand.
An audio (mp3) recording of the reading will be provided.
If a follow-up call could be beneficial for deeper exploration of the dynamics & healing opportunities within a specific relationship/ lineage, those readings will be billed at an hourly rate of $247.
When you book, you'll need to provide the birthdate, place, and time (if known) of every person we'll be talking about.
Please note, this is not psychotherapy and does not constitute professional psychological treatment, advice or counseling.