Evolutionary Astrology
What Is Evolutionary Astrology
Evolutionary Astrology is a soul-centred approach that views your birth chart not simply as a personality profile, but as a living map of your growth, healing, and transformation. At its heart is the belief that life is meaningful — that the experiences we encounter, especially the challenges, are not random, but serve as catalysts for deeper evolution.
Unlike more deterministic or predictive forms of astrology, Evolutionary Astrology doesn’t aim to forecast fixed outcomes. Instead, it offers an archetypal framework for exploring your soul’s unique path: the emotional, karmic, and ancestral patterns you’ve carried in — and the qualities you’re here to embody, awaken, and evolve.
The roots of this approach emerged in the 1970s and 80s, during a wider cultural movement of psychological and spiritual inquiry. While the term "Evolutionary Astrology" was first used by Raymond Merriman in 1977, it was the profound work of Jeffrey Wolf Green and Steven Forrest that shaped the field. Both saw the natal chart not just as a psychological snapshot, but as a karmic blueprint — a symbolic guide to your soul’s intentions for this lifetime.
“People Change”
- Steven Forrest
Central to Evolutionary Astrology is the understanding that we carry unresolved stories — whether from past lives, ancestral memory, or deep emotional imprinting. These stories surface in our relationships, habits, fears, and longings. Through awareness, they can be worked with, integrated, and transformed.
Rather than asking “What is this person like?” Evolutionary Astrology asks “Why?”
Why do you carry the archetypes you do?
Why are certain life lessons repeating?
Why are particular qualities — such as courage, surrender, or compassion — calling for greater expression?
For example, rather than simply describing someone with strong Aries placements as bold, or assertive, Evolutionary Astrology explores why that archetype is significant to your soul’s journey. Perhaps you’re here to develop independence, reclaim your will, or heal a fear of visibility. Your soul chose this energetic terrain for a reason — and within it lies the potential for conscious transformation.
I weave Evolutionary Astrology into my counselling practice to support clients in making sense of turning points, reconnecting with lost or hidden parts of themselves, and finding meaning in their lived experience. Whether you’re navigating a life transition, seeking clarity, or curious about your deeper purpose, this approach offers insight that is both symbolic and practical.
Available as an integrated part of therapeutic work, or as a stand-alone offering through:
- Natal Chart Readings – exploring your core archetypal themes
- Pluto and Nodal Work – understanding karmic lessons and soul direction
- Transit & Solar Return Sessions – navigating key moments of change
