Astrology & Birth Chart Readings in NYC
Natal charts · transits · Vedic & Western · Union Square NYC
Want your birth chart read in NYC by an astrologer you can sit across from? Namaste Bookshop has astrologers working in Western, Vedic and Hellenistic traditions at 2 West 14th Street. Bring your birth date, time and place, and book on Square.
Astrologers at Namaste
Each works differently, from a quick look at this month’s transits to a full natal hour. Days are their usual shifts; Square shows live open times.
- Priya3rd-generation astrologer · 20+ years · Chiron specialist · astrology from $65 / 15 minUsually Tue, Sat & SunBook Priya
- Alexander D. SantiagoWestern & Vedic astrology · gemstones, mantras & flower essences · astrology $75Usually Mondays, 4–8 PMBook Alexander
- Casey DeamoiraHellenistic astrology · natal & transit readings · Thoth tarot · from $35Usually Fri & Sat evenings, Sun 12–7 PMBook Casey
- Mychal A. BryanNatal, predictive & medical astrology · author & founder of Oraculos · $360 / hourSchedule varies, see SquareBook Mychal
- Dainichi LazuliVedic astrology · tarot · numerology · runes · $40 / 15 minUsually Fridays, 3:30–8 PMBook Dainichi
High Priestess Judith also brings astrology into her readings (Fridays, 4–9 PM). Compare all readers and prices.
Which kind of reading to book
| If you want… | Ask for | Who offers it |
|---|---|---|
| A first look at your whole chart | Natal (birth chart) reading | Priya, Casey, Mychal, Alexander |
| To understand what this season is stirring up | Transit reading | Casey |
| Vedic signs, with gemstone or mantra suggestions | Vedic astrology | Alexander, Dainichi |
| To look ahead at timing | Predictive astrology | Mychal |
| Old wounds and healing themes | Chiron work | Priya |
| Cards and chart together | Astrology + tarot | Casey, Alexander, Priya, Dainichi, Judith |
Before you come
- Find your birth time. Check a birth certificate or ask family. Even “around 3 in the morning” helps.
- Note your birthplace (town and country).
- Pick a focus if you have one: a relationship, a move, a career change, a hard year. Your astrologer will also look at the chart as a whole.
- Book enough time. Fifteen minutes suits a single question or a quick transit check; a full natal reading usually needs 45–60 minutes.
A realistic note
Astrology is a language for reflection and timing, not a guarantee. A good astrologer describes tendencies and choices; they won’t tell you your future is fixed. Medical astrology is not a substitute for a doctor.
Keep exploring
Browse astrology books in the shop, read our post on astrology and astronomy, or pair a chart reading with a love or career question. Readings take place at 2 West 14th Street at Fifth Avenue; some practitioners work upstairs at 80 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1104, so check your confirmation.
Questions
What do I need for a birth chart reading?
Your date of birth, the place you were born and, ideally, your exact birth time. A birth certificate or a parent’s memory is the usual source. Without a time, an astrologer can still read, but the houses and rising sign will be less certain.
How much is an astrology reading at Namaste?
It depends on the astrologer and the service. Priya’s astrology sessions are $65 for 15 minutes up to $190 for an hour; Alexander D. Santiago offers Western astrology with flower essences, or Vedic astrology with gemstone and mantra recommendations, at $75 each; Mychal A. Bryan’s natal, predictive or medical astrology hour is $360. Square shows the exact price before you confirm.
What is the difference between Western and Vedic astrology?
Western (tropical) astrology ties the signs to the seasons; Vedic (Jyotish) astrology uses the sidereal zodiac, tied to the constellations, so your signs may shift by about one sign. Alexander D. Santiago and Dainichi Lazuli read Vedic astrology; Priya works with Eastern and Western traditions.
What is a transit reading?
A natal reading looks at the chart for the moment you were born, a picture of the life path. A transit reading looks at where the planets are now in relation to that chart, the weather for this season. Casey Deamoira offers both, alongside Thoth tarot.
Can I combine astrology and tarot in one session?
Yes. Casey Deamoira, Alexander D. Santiago, Priya, Dainichi Lazuli and High Priestess Judith all read tarot as well as astrology. Say what you’d like when you book.
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