Dena says “There was a sweet spot between about ‘74 and ‘76 when my twenty-something Mom and Dad would throw parties every few weeks on our small farm property in Sonoma County, California. Dad would get out the Tarot cards and sit in the corner doing short readings. I’d crouch on the floor next to his chair, scrunched as tightly as I could so I wouldn’t be noticed, taking it all in. What I have always known is that Astrology, the Tarot, and other oracles are not “The Dark Arts.” These tools can help us understand ourselves better, and can guide us during in times of indecision, challenge, and crisis. They are “Ways of Knowing.” They have helped me on my path, have given me comfort, and have guided me toward right action over and over again.” For many years, she followed her childhood interest in writing and reading to become an English Major with an M.A. in English. She thought she’d teach college English and do astrology readings on the side. She did that for about 8 years. Then she came to a point where she needed to choose between them, and she chose to pursue astrology as my sole career.
Dena got a second M.A. from Marylhurst University in Liberal Studies with a focus on Spiritual Traditions. This degree also pointed her toward training in Spiritual Direction — a type of pastoral counseling that is centered on contemplative listening and providing questions for reflection. She went on to earn a 2-year certificate in Spiritual Direction from the Urban Spirituality Center, Portland, in 2009. Dena is highly accomplished astrologer who created a podcast and has published several articles to name a few.
It is a new year and time for a new chapter of YOU! Our astrology expert Dena Decastro helps us dive in to each sign for the new year and help us LET GO of labels and expectations and ramp up the curiosity about what the new year might bring us personally, not just our sign! Themes are explored and we are encouraged to hold it lightly!
Self care for your sign with one of our favorite astrology queens Dena Decastro! Dena sits down to chat with Kathy and Amy about self care for your sun sign and moon sign.
A common misconception about Self-Care is that it is a luxury. But it’s a necessity. Our Sun Sign and our Moon Sign offer us specific recommendations so that we can proactively choose this path of conscious Self-Care. This is the final installment of Dena’s self care for your sign series.
This is the second in a three part series created by Dena sharing her infinite wisdom about self care for the signs! This guide will dive a little deeper into self care for the sun signs!
This is the first in a three part series created by Dena sharing her infinite wisdom about self care for the signs! This guide will give an overview of self care for the sun signs!
