Astrologers in New York — Verified Practitioners
The astrology scene in New York
New York is unusual for two reasons. First, it has a long institutional astrology lineage — the National Council for Geocosmic Research (NCGR) was founded here in 1971 and the New York chapter still meets. Second, it's the city where modern American astrology professionalised: most of the contemporary American writers, podcasters, and school faculty pass through New York events.
Practically, that means: every major Western tradition is represented, plus a strong Vedic community (especially in Queens and Jersey); New York rates run 15–25% above the national average; and online is the default — even NYC-based astrologers see most clients over Zoom now.
Where New York astrologers practice
Most working New York astrologers now operate primarily by Zoom. Those who do see clients in person tend to cluster in Lower Manhattan (East Village, West Village, Soho), Brooklyn (Park Slope, Crown Heights, Greenpoint), and Astoria / Jackson Heights for Vedic practitioners.
If in-person matters to you, ask explicitly when booking — most listings default to "online available."
How to find a good astrologer in New York
Decide on a tradition first. Filter for certification — ISAR CAP, NCGR Level III/IV, FCEA, BAVA/CVA for Vedic. Check whether they include a recording (most do; if not, ask). Don't optimise for price — $400 with a senior practitioner you trust beats $150 with someone you're not sure about.
Verified practitioners (10)
Anne Ortelee, ISAR CAP
Anne Ortelee began studying astrology in 1994 and is internationally certified by the International Society for Astrological Research as an ISAR-CAP, with additional certification …
Joseph Addeo
Joseph Addeo is a Level IV NCGR-PAA certified astrologer who has practiced in New York City for more than twenty-five years. He achieved his Level IV certification after extensive …
Catherine Goshen, ISAR CAP
Catherine Goshen grew up in Cape Town, South Africa, and holds a BA Hons and Higher Diploma in Education from the University of Cape Town. She is a Level III Professional Diploma g…
Karen Bart
Karen Bart is a master-certified evolutionary astrologer (2017) who runs her Brooklyn practice as Find Your Voice Astrology. Before becoming a full-time astrologer she spent decade…
Anne C. Ortelee
Anne C. Ortelee is an AFA-certified (PMAFA) astrologer based in New York, USA. Natal; predictive astrology, including secondary and tertiary progressions, solar arcs, lunar phase a…
Elvira M. Franco
Elvira M. Franco is an AFA-certified (AMAFA) astrologer based in South Salem, New York, USA.
Jeffrey Traister
Jeffrey Traister is an AFA-certified (PMAFA) astrologer based in New York City, specializing in predictive astrology, relationships, and electional astrology.
Maria Wander
Maria Wander DNP, MPA, RN NI-BC, CAP-ISAR is a professional astrologer, biomedical informaticist, university professor, practicing astro mage, ritualist, hypnotherapist, and herbal…
Matthew Carnicelli
Matt has more than thirty years of experience as a Western transpersonal astrologer. He emphasizes a life-affirming, growth-oriented approach to delineating both the natal chart an…
Virginia Bell
Virginia Bell is a master-level graduate of the Steven Forrest Apprenticeship Program based in New York City. She works in private practice and is one of the more publicly visible …
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