Astrology educator and consultant inspired by western and eastern traditions
Shu Yap
Astrologer, Writer & Teacher with a passion for Hellenistic, Persian and Arabic traditions
Welcome! I’m so happy you’re here.
I offer astrology consultations for individuals and businesses through birth chart analysis, forecasting, elections and horary services. I’m a teacher and speaker on astrological topics and available for media interviews, teaching engagements, course design and student mentoring. As a faculty member of Kepler College, a leading astrological institution, I offer regular courses on intermediate level astrology as part of their curriculum. The best way to get a feel for my style is to subscribe to my weekly Interpsycle Observator, where you’ll hear practical and philosophical interpretations of the upcoming week’s transits.
Here’s a little bit more about me…
I’ve been a dedicated student of western astrology for nearly 25 years and have trained at the Melbourne School of Astrology (Foundational Modern Psychological) and School of Traditional Astrology (Horary & Medical Astrology). I’m inspired by all the cosmological perspectives around the world, although much of my practice has been focused on the Western Hermetic philosophy, mainly due to geographical circumstances.
I find continual fulfilment in incorporating practices from my Daoist roots and the Vedic philosophy too, especially for astrological remediations. My life as a grower, regenerative land custodian, mother of three and off-grid homesteader sees my astrological practice as a lifestyle, not just a livelihood.
I hope to meet you one day, either in my consultation space, my classrooms, a workshop, webinar or podcast interview!
Upcoming courses & events
6th European Conference
The 6th European Conference brings together a stellar group of astrologers, mainly from the European region, to present lectures on the theme of Honouring the Heritage of Mesopotamia and Persia to Inspire the Future of Astrology. This conference is FREE to attend and will be held on the 14th & 15th December 2024, 10am - 5pm, Central European Time. As part of this conference, I'll be presenting my ideas and practices on the technique of Profections by Degrees. Scroll down for lecture description...
Degree-Based Profections
The use of Profections has been widely adopted in modern times, even tinkering on the edges of the ‘pop astrology’ scene. Its simplicity and resonance in yearly predictions make Annual Profections a popular choice for many. Aside from the ‘house-equals-one-year’ methodology, Annual Profections has many varied approaches that can provide greater details for predictions. In this talk, we are going to explore Degree-Based Profections, which follows the chart by a yearly rate of movement through the 30 degrees allocated for that year. This is a fascinating extension to the more common Sign-based Profections technique, and can be really helpful to resolve issues like intercepted houses and house systems.
Goodbye 2024, Hello 2025 Webinar
Goodbye 2024, Hello 2025 is a special edition, free webinar that brings together our Kepler College Forecast Team for an insightful conversation on the astrological trends marking the transition from the end of 2024 into the start of 2025. They will discuss key celestial events and offer a perspective on how planetary shifts will shape the months ahead. This special edition webinar will be conversational, using chart examples of upcoming astrological events. Attendees are invited to ask the panel questions and actively participate in the conversation, sharing thoughts and insights through the chat. Whether you’re a professional astrologer or an enthusiastic student, this panel webinar offers a chance to join other astrologers to share perspectives and prepare for the upcoming year.<br />
Free Download: Lunar Ephemeris & Lunar Standstill Guide
The Major Lunar Standstill peak will be occurring in 2025 and this rare occurrence only happens every 19 years. If you'd like to track the movements of the Moon and observe its maximum rise and set points along the horizon, you'll love this PDF download which lists the position of the Moon for every day of 2025, along with a guide on finding the most optimal moments to view this.
Recording available for Astrology Forecast 2025
Missed the live webinar? You can now purchase the recording for the epic 4-hour long Astrology Forecast 2025 webinar featuring Rick Levine, Carl Klimuk, Celeste Brooks and myself. All proceeds of this webinar will go towards this Kepler College annual fundraiser event to help support students of astrology and the future of the astrological tradition.
Free Download: 2025 Transits
This handy 2-pager lists all the important planetary transits of 2025 that you can study alongside my lecture given at the Kepler College Astrology Forecast 2025 event. Download this PDF and keep it handy as your ride through the big shifts of 2025.
Solar Returns Course - 5 week
In this 5-week short course, we will explore some fundamental principles behind Solar Return charts to help you build some skills to start working with them in your study and practice. Many of the core principles used in natal chart analysis are also used within the Solar Returns system, but some adjustments are required to reframe these principles within the context of a one-year time slice.
ADVANCE PRICINIG – take advantage now…
REVISIT: Pluto in Aquarius episode with Mel Lafara
Now that Pluto has made it's final movie into Aquarius in our lifetime, why not revisit this discussion I had with Melissa Lafara back in March 2023 when Pluto first dipped its toe into Aquarius.
Interpsycle Observator – Weekly Planetary News
Interpsycle Observator: 9 December – 15 December 2024
One encounter that you might experience with the Mars Retrograde story is that of relationships and social values, which might be felt strongly this week as the planet of relationships Venus opposes Mars (12 Dec). If last week’s Mars Retrograde had you commit to any significant stance or commitments, especially if it had something to do with asserting your viewpoint or ‘individuating’, then this week might see the impacts of your decision on areas like your interpersonal relationships, self esteem, social values and/or finances. In other words, the ‘fair weather’ life that Venus often brings is being hit by the divisive Mars energy, resulting in ill-tempered moods, acrimony and a little more tension in the air.
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Latest Youtube Episodes
YouTube: Spirit Possession & Energetic Hygiene
INTERPSYCLE ASTROLOGY a home dedicated to my musings on astrological loreSpecial guest, Lisa Solari, is a Classical Five Element Acupuncturist, Somatic Therapist, Astrologer and Practitioner of Magic. In this discussion, we revisit Lisa's lecture from the 2022...
YouTube: Jupiter Saturn Conjunction
INTERPSYCLE ASTROLOGY a home dedicated to my musings on astrological loreCharles Jameson joins me to revisit the Jupiter Saturn cycle which began in December 2020. Even though this may be seemingly 'old news' since everyone was talking about the Jupiter Saturn...
Mars Retrograde October 2022
INTERPSYCLE ASTROLOGY a home dedicated to my musings on astrological loreMars Retrograde occurs approximately every two years for a period of 2-6 months depending on the sign it's in. Being a planet generally associated with action, its Retrograde phase can be quite a...
Venus Superior Conjunction October 2022
INTERPSYCLE ASTROLOGY a home dedicated to my musings on astrological loreThe Venus Superior Conjunction is a pivotal point in her 584-day cycle where it transitions from being seen in the morning skies to the evening skies. I'm excited to present this discussion with...
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2023 Transit Reading Special
INTERPSYCLE ASTROLOGY a home dedicated to my musings on astrological loreWhat are you planning for 2023? Let me help you align your goals to the most helpful planetary transits of 2023 in context to your natal chart. The 2023 Transit Reading Special Offer is a 30min...
Venus Cazimi gift for you
INTERPSYCLE ASTROLOGY a home dedicated to my musings on astrological loreAs the Venus Cazimi approaches its exact position, I'd like to gift you with this new Venus Evening Star ephemeris that you can refer to throughout the second half of her cycle until her evening...
Waking Dreams: Jupiter Neptune Conjunction
INTERPSYCLE ASTROLOGY a home dedicated to my musings on astrological lore The Jupiter Neptune conjunction is one of the big transits for the year which occurs approximately every 12 years but in the sign of Pisces, this will be a once-in-lifetime occurrence (next...
Moon Gardening Calendar – Feb/Mar 2022
INTERPSYCLE ASTROLOGY a home dedicated to my musings on astrological loreHere is a summary of the dates that Claire, Lou and I discussed on the last episode of Dig-It Gardening Show on Saturday 12 February, covering the period between 12 February to 9 March 2022....
New: Interpsycle Observator weekly planetary news
INTERPSYCLE ASTROLOGY a home dedicated to my musings on astrological lore The Interpsycle Observator is dedicated to Hermes, written for those seeking to live creatively within the flow of the invisible influences of our planetary system. Hermes is the swift-moving...
Venus Retrograde and the Inanna mysteries
INTERPSYCLE ASTROLOGY a home dedicated to my musings on astrological loreOne of the oldest tales ever recorded in history is the story of Inanna, which originated from Babylonian times on cuneiform clay tablets found around the southern half of modern Iraq. This love...
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