charm torres
I am a professional astrologer, tarot reader and writer, originally from the Philippines and currently a settler by way of immigration on unceded Coast Salish Territory of the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ nations, aka Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. I have an active consultation practice since September 2017.
My teachers, knowledge & community lineage
Before getting serious about becoming a professional astrologer, like most queers craving an intersectional and political view of astrology, I was an avid reader and student of Chani Nicholas’ online workshops (even before when she had her blog with the best name: Until The Stars Fall From The Sky). I started formal mentorship & studies in 2016 and completed 4 Levels of the curriculum in 2018 on the foundations of humanistic & psychological astrology, and modern predictive & relationship techniques with Julia Beyer, a local Toronto astrologer and tarot reader for over 30 years. I also graduated and studied Tarot with her. I was an advanced student from 2017-2019 of Julie Simmons, a local Toronto astrologer for over 40 years and the teacher of my first teacher Julia Beyer, where I receive monthly professional development and peer supervision. In 2018, I enrolled in the Hellenistic Astrology course by Chris Brennan and supplemented my course with Demetra George’s materials. I have also taken courses offered online by Austin Coppock from 2018-2020. In January 2019, I enrolled in a locational astrology course. In May 2019, I attended my first-ever astrology conference at NORWAC in Seattle, WA. In July 2019, I started a year-long Horary Astrology course for Advanced Certification with Adam Elenbaas. I finished studying locational astrology and advanced predictive techniques with Sam Reynolds from January to June 2021. I served as a board member of Astrology Toronto from 2018-2021, a non-profit organization serving the Toronto astrological communities since 1991. In March 2022, I completed the Being Here, Human's 3-Level Online Grief Literacy Training.
other relevant professional experiences
I have a professional background and a current practice as a Registered Nurse in Ontario and British Columbia (BC), Canada and completed a Bachelor in Sciences in Nursing degree. My previous nursing practice in Toronto, Ontario, Canada focused mostly on community healthcare with centralized experiences in sexual and reproductive health, sexualized and intimate partner violence care, harm reduction, mental health care, newcomer/migrant health and LGBTQ2SAI+ primary care. Currently, in BC, I have a certified nursing practice in sexual and reproductive health and am continuing to provide gender-affirming care. My cumulative professional experience in providing trauma-informed health care enables me with ongoing competency in providing psychosocial and counselling support. Care has truly been the central theme of all of my life's work. I aim to be useful in helping people navigate through life's cycles and changes. I wish to be a humble guide and witness as you explore your connection to astrology & tarot and how it can be of service towards your unfolding.
where to find me
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