About Cory
I am an astrology counselor, writer, and teacher. I counsel clients and teach modern astrology with a generous nod to ancient practices, traditional techniques, and wisdom studies. Storytelling is a cornerstone of my work and you can read my monthly Astroprompts© for artists at AIM Higher, monthly horoscopes at Chronogram Magazine, and tune into my live weekly radio show/podcast, The Cosmic Dispatch.
I’ve been reading astrology charts since I was a kid and was raised with Native American, Hawaiian, and Mayan mythologies and practices shared with me from my grandparents. I’m mostly a self-taught and community-guided astrologer who has received additional training from master astrologers, Joseph Addeo and Rick Levine. I’m always studying, and do my best to stay current with new techniques and philosophies.
I have over 25 years of experience in movement arts as a performer, director, teacher and therapist, and have been mentored by some of the finest practitioners working in psychology, neurology, and pain science. Please visit www.corynakasue.com for more information about my movement education and therapy practice. I also offer a cross-disciplinary practice that explores astrology through the physical and somatic body.
I consult frequently with journalists, artists, and businesses looking to incorporate astrological principles in their work. I hold MA degrees in theatre, choreography, and performance studies from California Institute of the Arts and Middlesex University, London.
I draw on all of my experience in body-mind therapeutics, writing, and performing arts to help you create strong narratives that are deeply felt and actionable. I offer private lessons to individuals and small groups. My specialties are depth psychology, creative process, and personal coaching.
Testimonials
“As another year comes to an end, I reflect on the transformation that I have undergone and I can safely say that Cory has helped me through one of the most personally challenging and rewarding years of my life. I was a Pilates student of Cory’s for many years and developed a great deal of trust in her ability to guide me toward observations about myself that increased my quality of physical health. When she announced that she would be expanding her services by providing astrological readings, I was so excited because this seemed so synergistic with the work she was already doing! I have always held a connection to the place and time I was born and Cory’s readings have been so insightful regarding how these factors could be affecting my life today. Hearing her say “it’s all right here” when describing my unique life circumstances as laid out in my chart, has been the reassurance I needed to remain focused and steadfast in my growth and development. I recommend her highly if you wish to explore how you are uniquely situated in this world and gain perspective on your specific challenges and attributes.”
— Myisha Battle, Sex Coach, host of Down for Whatever
“As a highly-educated, worldly professional, I’ve been on the receiving end of plenty a raised eyebrow at my ongoing relationship with astrologer Cory Nakasue. What I tell them is that there is nothing of the crystal-ball image of an astrologer-- no dictums for my future, no guarantees of things fated to come-- in Cory’s practice. Cory draws on her training as a bodyworker, dancer, and a poet in her approach to astrology. Working with her is a relational practice that integrates somatics, psychology, semantics, often a great deal of laughter. Yes, there are revelatory insights sometimes, but more often those come in quiet moments after I’ve seen Cory, as I reflect on our time together and the terrain we traverse in our conversations. Cory’s approach is highly individualized and sensitive, offering clients reflections with which they can work on their own terms. I have found her insights, deep listening, careful language, and clarity to be a powerful resource in my larger toolkit towards growth, reflection, and mindfulness in recent years, and look forward to drawing from Cory’s deep well of wisdom, care, and compassion for many more years to come.” — Sara B. Franklin, PhD. Writer, professor, and mother
“Working with Cory is like moving through chapters of a personal book. She identifies one’s plotlines, character development, obstacles, and superpowers with curiosity and compassion. She tries to speak to where a client is now, while also drawing their attention to the past and future. She situates her readings within the larger contexts of social structures, helping clients to understand their growth areas without shame or self-judgment. Every time I meet with Cory, I come away wiser. And not only about myself! I’m wiser to the world and people around me, becoming a little bit better as a human with each meeting.” — Abigail Kirby Conklin, Educator, writer, and advocate
”The stars were saying the same thing that my heart was saying, but I was too busy to hear. Sitting with Cory helped me to bring voice to some instincts and dreams that were longing to be considered. Cory’s deep sensitivity and compassion were essential in a process that exposed so much of my being. I highly recommend anyone to take this self-discovering journey in such perfect company.”
— Dani Moura, Designer at DaniMoura.com
”I originally met Cory through her Pilates and somatic arts practice. A friend’s wonderful referral spurred me to contact Cory about a different kind of counseling. Knowing that I was coming upon my Saturn return, I figured I would schedule a session. I was really blown away with how much Cory knew about me, just from reading my chart. We talked about the path that I am on, and the challenges that I have been facing, and ones that will be coming up. It was immensely helpful and brought so much to the surface for me. Cory is a warm person who is easy to talk to and makes you feel comfortable right away, which is so important when doing this work. She really took her time to make sure we thoroughly covered my chart. I am eagerly looking forward to my next session with her, and diving deeper into it. I highly recommend her counseling to anyone who is seeking guidance.”
— Lena Elkousy, Private Nutritional Chef at Omcooked.com, Yoga Teacher based in Brooklyn, NY
”Cory was very prepared for our meeting. She had good insight as to what some of my experiences in the world were like and gave me a few new ways to think about my interpretations of those experiences–really helpful ideas she had about my situation have stuck with me and I come back to them a lot. One interesting (and not too personal), piece of advice was to read the Scorpio horoscope–it’s obviously specific to me, but she determined that even though I have a Cancer sun, a “mass produced horoscope” for Scorpio would be more helpful. What a revelation! She also found answers to my posed questions in my chart and helped me to understand some of the cycles I’m going through/will be going through. After I left I felt very prepared for what was going to come my way. I highly, highly recommend a session with Cory if you’re at all feeling like you need guidance.”
— Helen Schreiner, writer/actor/filmmaker
”If you have ever considered astro-counseling, Cory Nakasue is the woman to see! I had my first-ever session with her a few weeks ago and was totally impressed. Cory is kind and thorough and has extensive astrological knowledge. She read my natal chart and we discussed my Saturn return (if you are turning 28 or 29 in the near future, now is a good time to learn more!). The information Cory shared with me was helpful and reassuring. I am so grateful to Cory and wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone interested in pursuing this path of self- discovery.”
— Saskia Layden, Founder, www.humanplantproject.org
”I’d never had a formal astrology reading before I decided to go see Cory. I’d been interested for a while, but never found the right person, and I can say I finally did! The time Cory spent with me had almost a sacred feeling: she integrated the more “scientific” aspects with her intuition, always being very clear on where the information she was giving me came from. She offered me extensive information, but also ended up listening to my ranting for a good amount of time. I felt safe in a personal, intimate and knowledgeable setting.”
— Margherita Tisato, yoga educator, butoh artist
"I have recommended Cory to so many friends and family members, and I will continue to do so! If you're at all curious about astrology, she is exactly the right person to guide you through your first introduction to the world beyond our immediate accepted reality—and then to take you further. As you talk to her, she'll help you make sense of who you are, the struggles you face, and why you feel the way you do in so many situations, using the framework of the stars. Having a session with her is like sitting down with an incredibly wise, trusted friend who just so happens to know things that will help you do this thing called life a little better. Whether you're looking to realign your goals, coping with an issue, or you simply want to expand your approach or perspective, spending some time with Cory and shifting your lens to view your life through astrology is always a valuable experience. I come away from our meetings with a renewed sense of purpose and drive.“
— Jen Doll, author of "Save the Date" and "Unclaimed Baggage”, www.jendoll.com