Develop your astrological wisdom in my 3-month Mentorship program.
The Mentorship Program is an ongoing offering. Click here to apply anytime.
Astrology is one of the most powerful tools we have for personal growth. It contains lessons about our past, present, and future, our secrets, our values, our loves, our passions.
Join me for an immersive mentorship experience designed to grow your astrological wisdom, strengthen your intuition, and expand your perspective.
Apply and Register to be considered.
On this 3-month journey, you’ll get the opportunity to ask me all the things you can’t Google. Things like, How am I supposed to structure my readings to make them impactful? or What does astrology tell me about my karmic past? or Concepts make sense in my head but I have a hard time communicating them. What gives?
Books, Google, online courses…they only give you so much. For 25 years, my astrology practice has been a core part of my life. I know what it feels like to have questions that seem impossible to answer. But they’re not unanswerable. In the Mentorship Program, I’ll share what I know with you.
Like you, I have a passion for astrology. Some of my earliest memories are of reading astrology books. I practiced with friends’ and family members’ charts in my teens and twenties. Then in 1998, I went professional and began charging for my readings.
I remember the day I realized I was out of my depth. It was a year into my practice. And with the excitement of new beginnings wearing off, my insecurities crept in.
The more I practiced, the more questions I had. As hard as I looked, I couldn’t find all the answers in books.
I was painfully aware that astrology is a topic so vast that no one can ever "master" it. Still, I wanted to be more competent than I was.
Insecurity is natural when you’re striving to become better at what you do. That’s when it’s time to find a mentor.
“I feel much more confident now that I understand how to break things down. I'm able to trust my gut instead of trying to memorize interpretations.”
Sherrill Schmidt
When I was feeling my own insecurities, I found a local astrologer, a woman named Paula Benton who’d been practicing professionally for 25 years. She taught me techniques that I still use today. But most importantly, she helped me believe in myself.
A couple years later, I found another mentor in Steven Forrest and his Apprenticeship Program. His teachings are at the foundation of the way I practice astrology.
The work I did with Paula and Steven helped me finally give readings confidently. I honed my ability to translate the chart and its symbols into plain English, weave a compelling story, and use language that’s affirming, yet truthful.
These are skills that come with practice. But developing these skills goes so much faster when you have a mentor.
Why Private Mentorship?
There are many ways to learn about astrology.
You could read hundreds of books on the topic.
You could take webinars and listen to podcasts.
You could attend astrology conferences around the world.
You could go to your local school for astrology.
You could research endlessly online.
You get the idea. You might already be doing this. But none of these things teach you how to synthesize your knowledge quite like a mentor can.
That’s where I come in. I help you save time, money, and effort by tailoring a curriculum to your specific goals.
The Mentorship program is a 3-month experience that I custom design for each cohort member.
(You set your schedule.)
Mentorship Program Sample Schedule:
Session 1: September 17, 2024 (This is just a sample. You’ll choose your own schedule.)
Topic: Forecasting – Transits & Progressions
Resources included: Practical forecasting tools and Exclusive Mentorship Program Guides
* Session recording delivered to you within one business day of your session.
Session 2: October 16, 2024 (This is just a sample. You’ll choose your own schedule.)
Topic: The Nodes – Karmic Patterns and Past-Life Stories
Resources included: The Nodes in Your Chart eBook, interactive exercises, and hands-on activities
* Session recording delivered to you within one business day of your session.
Session 3: November 15, 2024 (This is just a sample. You’ll choose your own schedule.)
Topic: Chart Synthesis – Finding Patterns in the Birth Chart
Resources included: Exclusive Mentorship Program Guides and a personalized walkthrough of a chart of your choice
* Session recording delivered to you within one business day of your session.
Session 4: December 3, 2024 (This is just a sample. You’ll choose your own schedule.)
Topic: Live Assessment
Resources included: Tailored feedback and actionable recommendations following a 30-minute chart reading you’ll present to me in real time
* Session recording delivered to you within one business day of your session.
* Apply and register to secure your spot in this limited-enrollment program.
We’ll cover topics specific to your needs, such as:
The Natal Chart: Planets, signs, and houses; Aspects; Nodes
The Moving Chart: Transits, Progressions, and Solar Arcs
The chart’s story: Finding themes and patterns in the birth chart
From “Astrologese” to English: Translating the language of astrology so your client can easily understand the information
Synthesizing all the information: Putting the pieces together in a natal or forecast reading
Connecting with your client: Listening and developing rapport
Strengthening your intuition: Befriending your inner guidance system
Trusting your voice: Developing your philosophical approach
Mentorship with me is far from cookie-cutter. I create lessons designed specifically for you by using your application as my guide. We won’t go over material you already know. We’ll only spend your valuable time on topics that are important to you. And if you’d like to spend more or less time on a given topic, I’ll adapt the program as we go.
“Dena helped me better understand how I can derive information from a chart in a more helpful, therapeutic way. She helped me to understand the possibilities I can lay out for clients to understand themselves better.”
Nicole Rehorn
what you’ll get as a mentee:
4 Private Zoom Sessions (75 minutes each)
Each session is live with me, and will be scheduled by you over the course of 3 months (this includes an Assessment Session)
Session recordings
Recordings of all private Mentorship Sessions emailed to you within one business day of your session
Assessment Session
Get the opportunity to deliver a live chart reading and receive real-time feedback from me on your reading skills
Personalized exercises
Exercises to give you structure and help you quickly grow your skills
Foundations workbook
A free copy of my book, Foundations of Astrology: A Workbook for Beginners (both digital and paperback versions included)
Opportunity to continue Mentorship
After you graduate my 3-month Mentorship Program, I offer select students the opportunity to continue studying with me on a monthly basis (as space allows)
Additional educational resources
Keep refining your skills with further educational resources
Private Mentorship is for you if...
You have a basic understanding of planets, signs, houses, and aspects, but giving readings is still daunting.
You’ve practiced reading charts for friends and family, but you struggle with your delivery. You wonder if you’re making sense, or if your readings are effective.
There are holes in your astrological knowledge that keep you from feeling secure.
You feel intimidated by more experienced astrologers.
You learn well when given direct instruction and guidance.
You want to work one-on-one with an experienced astrologer who is available to answer your questions.
Private Mentorship is NOT for you if...
You don’t have at least 3 to 5 hours per week to practice with charts.
You’re satisfied with book learning and audio recordings for now.
You already have a framework and feel confident delivering readings.
Here’s what possible when you join my Cohort:
Advance your astrological knowledge and wisdom.
Refine your technical and professional skills.
Give more effective readings that tell a compelling story.
Connect with your unique voice.
Own your philosophical approach.
Confidence is built from experience. In my Mentorship Program, you’ll get access to the tools and framework I use to deliver readings that help clients achieve their goals, work through blocks, and develop more self-compassion.
Astrology is a tool that will benefit you forever. If you’re ready to build a lifelong relationship with your practice, join me.
“I liked the ability to create my own curriculum and focus. I also appreciated the flexibility to change my mind mid-cycle and Dena's ability to go with the flow.”
Aleka Thorvalson
What’s the investment?
$1,597 when paid in full or 3 monthly payments of $547
Payment in full or your first installment payment is required to secure your spot in my Cohort.
* If you choose to further your studies with me beyond the initial 3-month program, additional monthly payments will be required.
Apply Now.
Prioritizing my practice was one of the best gifts I’ve ever given myself. Are you ready to develop your wisdom and feel confident trusting your inner voice? Apply now to become 1 of just 6 mentees.
If you have questions about the program, don’t hesitate to reach out. I’d love to connect.
“I appreciated the ability to collaborate on a curriculum with Dena while also receiving a strong foundation in the basics of aspects among planets. I also enjoyed the one-on-one sessions with Dena; she answered every question and thought I had thoroughly and helped me to see the threads to weave seamlessly into a narrative in a chart.”
Rachel Fletcher
Hi, I’m Dena!
I have a Master’s Level Certification in astrological training from Steven Forrest’s Apprenticeship Program. I’ve written and published several articles in The Mountain Astrologer magazine as their former Associate Editor. Check out some of my articles here.
Before podcasts were cool, you could often find me talking astrology on local Portland radio stations. That eventually led to my early interest in podcasting (I like to call myself an OG podcaster). From 2007-2014, I created and hosted The Sirius Astrology Podcast.
Since, I’ve been a regular guest on podcasts such as Shift Your Spirits and The Big Séance. Check out some of my favorite podcast appearances here. In 2021, I launched a podcast with my good friend and fellow astrologer Katie Sloan called Let’s Get Real Astrology.
I have two Master’s Degrees, one in English, and one in Interdisciplinary Studies and Spiritual Traditions. You could call me a bit of an academic; let me tell you, it was a lot of reading!
As a college instructor for eight years, I learned curriculum development and how to serve different learning styles. I bring a student-centered approach to my Astrology Mentorship Program.
I know what it’s like to build a business from the ground up, and if that’s your path, I can help you do it, too. I can also help you use astrology to make your life better. Many possibilities await us.
