Queering Astrology: Understanding Your Chart 101

Welcome to Queering Astrology, an inclusive introduction on using the stars to better understand ourselves and the world around us! You've probably had someone ask you what your sign is or seen a post on Instagram telling you which cat picture is a Gemini moon vs a Sagittarius rising. You may have even heard your friends talking about their “birth chart”. But what does that even mean? Where do you find your chart or figure out how to decipher it so you know which cat picture you are? And what the hell is a rising sign? All these questions, and more, will be answered in our Understanding Your Chart 101 class!

Understanding Your Chart 101 will teach you the foundational basics of astrology, a breakdown of the planets and the signs, and how to utilize astrological resources in order to have fun and gain insight while navigating your natal chart. With 8+ years of professional chart reading and astrology education experience, Amanda D is excited to share her knowledge and skills with you! From figuring out your Big Three to learning how what time you were born affects the placements in your chart, this class will help get you to a solid place to jump further into astrology exploration!

This 2 hour class will provide each attendee with a laminated copy of their natal chart (requires giving birth date, time, and location at the time of registration), a 1.5 hour interactive presentation, and 30 minutes of supervised research and discussion time to help answer questions hands-on!

PLEASE NOTE: Astrology charts require a person’s birth date, time, and location. We need to know your birth time as close to the minute as possible in order to provide you with an accurate copy of your chart (though getting a rough time within 30 minutes is usually good enough). You can get this information on your long form birth certificate, which you can order from your birth hospital. If you do not know your birth time we will put noon in when making your chart, but please know this means your chart will most likely not be 100% accurate. If you register after 8/16 or get tickets at the door we will not be able to make you a laminated astrology chart.

About the Educator:

Amanda D has been an avid astrology fan, practitioner, and researcher for 17 years. It all began in high school when she found the natal chart her parents had been gifted the day after she was born. Seeing the accuracy, she was inspired and awestruck by the power that the planets and the stars had on people and their lives. After 7 years of self-guided learning and reading the charts of her friends (and their significant others), she eventually connected with a witchy collective in Bloomington, Indiana. There she began learning from others and eventually started teaching classes and doing astrology chart readings in a professional capacity. Now she uses her knowledge to deep dive in therapy, info-dump on people, support her community, weather the storm of this political climate, and read her friends to filth.

Amanda believes that astrology is like a diary; a way to gain insight into the self and allowing a person to see where they’ve been, where they are, and where they’re able to go. She sees astrology as a tool that can open people up to a multitude of perspectives and vulnerabilities they can use in growth, healing, reflection, loving, acceptance, connection, and hope. She is glad she can share what she knows with anyone excited to learn!

DETAILS

📅 Date: August 18th, 2026

⏰ Time: Doors at 7:00, Class 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

📍 Location: Wicked Eden, 2912 South High ST, Columbus Ohio 43207

Door tickets will only be sold if we don't sell out before the event!

WHAT WE’LL HAVE FOR YOU!

• Drinks & Snacks! Our Merch shop will be open (at almost all events) with a variety of sodas and refreshments to keep you going. Our signature t-shirts and stickers are often out as well if you feel like browsing.

• Comfy Spots! Places to sit and chill - floor pillows or relaxing chairs. No shoes required (but you do you, boo).

• New friends! Honestly, the main attraction.

• Empowerment in education! We provide educational offerings that are fundamentally anti-racist, anti-colonial, and aimed to provide knowledge that arms you for living.

DRESS CODE

When it comes to attire, we want to encourage comfort and expression at Wicked Eden. We want you to feel comfortable and in the mood to have an adventure! We want you to feel safe expressing yourself in whatever you desire. We encourage you to go outside your comfort zone with festive, outrageous, or fantastic clothing you never get to wear anywhere else.

VOLUNTEERS

We LOVE volunteers! Join our team of community volunteers, and you will find new friends, a support system, and a tight-knit center of empowerment. 

By volunteering with us, you can make a meaningful impact on people's lives. Still, you will also get perks such as discounted or free access to our events and classes and, most importantly, collaborative input into what we do here. Your ideas are important to us, and as a volunteer, we want you to feel like you're part of our community: one that celebrates who you are and supports your journey.

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SLIDING SCALE TICKET REQUEST

If you need additional accommodations for access to this event, you can submit a Sliding Scale Ticket Request. We can only offer a limited number of discounted tickets per event, so if you don't get a response, all codes may be used for this event.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY

We're committed to inclusivity. Our community is a tapestry of individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and social backgrounds, including all gender identities and expressions. We encourage everyone to engage with empathy and curiosity, always asking rather than assuming someone's identity or preferences. Our space is and always will be wheelchair accessible, with multiple spaces for varying sensory needs.

Read more about our Rules and Community Agreements and check the FAQ too.

PLEASE NOTE: No refunds will be given on ticket purchases. The address is provided to confirmed ticket holders after purchase. Wicked Eden is located on the south side of Columbus, approximately 10 minutes from downtown, and is one block away from a COTA bus stop.

ABOUT US

The Autonomy Project is a 501(c)(3) public charity providing resources, education, advocacy, and connection for sex workers, LGBTQIA+ folks, BIPOC, and other marginalized communities. EIN 92-1587440