About me
Who am I? That’s the big question. I was born in Venezuela in 1992, in a small seaside village. I had the privilege of learning early on the richness of a humble childhood, wrapped in the embrace of the jungle and running barefoot on the sand. At 7, I moved to Madeira Island, where I discovered that I could talk to the stars, whisper to the Moon, and question my place in this vast universe. At 18, I chose to study Psychology in Porto. I fell in love with the city, and it’s here that I find myself today.
Śraddhā is a Sanskrit word that means unshakable trust. Tattooed on my skin now, it is a constant reminder of every blessing I have received. Blessings that arrived in my hardest moments to show me that there is an order, that my life is not small, and that I am a divine vehicle through which forces, visible and invisible, move.
In 2019, I relapsed into anorexia and burned out. Looking in the mirror, I understood that the reflection staring back was not the person I wanted to be, and that the time had come for a radical change. I had already begun my journey into Yoga, certain that I wanted to go deeper. In January 2020, I found the perfect school and teachers for it: Miguel and Ana of Casa Gaṇapati. A few months into my Yoga training, in the middle of the pandemic, I crossed paths with a woman who has been transforming my relationship with the feminine and who became my teacher of Tantra and Sacred Sexuality, Shāradā. Around the same time, I met Tomás Zorzo (Rama) and surrendered to his warm embrace.
While my dive into Yoga was unfolding, another path was calling me: Astrology. In 2020, I won a scholarship to study with Debra Silverman and fell head over heels for the tradition. Today, I have the privilege of continuing my studies within the framework of Vedic culture, with the magnificent Steven Highburger.
The most beautiful part is that these events marked the beginning of my Saturn return. My most sincere namaskara to each of these teachers, because without them I would not be here, sharing my story with you.
Today, I regularly offer astrology consultations and host my podcast, Astro Devī. My Master’s in Psychology and my training in Yoga and Tantra shape my approach and bring a therapeutic, human and spiritual dimension to all the work I do. My purpose, through these disciplines, is to help you understand that you are already everything you are looking for.
Studies and Certifications
In Psychology and Coaching:
✧ Master’s in Social, Organizational and Work Psychology; FPCEUP, 2010-2015
✧ Introduction to Biodynamic Body Psychotherapy; IPPC, 2021
✧ Coaching Skills; Lifelabs, 2021
✧ Releasing Patterns of Stress and Uncovering Patterns of Ease; Body-Mind Centering®, 2021
In Yoga and Astrology:
✧ Yoga Teacher Training, 500 hrs; Casa Ganapati, 2020-2022
✧ Applied Astrology Levels I and II; Debra Silverman, 2020
✧ Sacred Astronomy for Astrologers Level I; Gemini Brett, 2021
✧ Vedic Astrology; Steven Highburger, 2023-2027
✧ Veda Chanting, Foundation Certificate Course; Veda Studies, 2023
✧ Vedic Psychology & Astrology; Steven Highburger, 2024
✧ Hasta Samudrika; Claudia Anfuso, 2026
In the Sacred Feminine:
✧ Women’s Circle Facilitator; The Heroine’s Journey; Shāradā Devī, Devī School, 2020-2021
My teachers and mentors
I would like to express my deep gratitude to my teachers and to saṃpradāya.
Shāradā Vaidika
I met Shāradā in 2019. A disciple of the revered teacher Swāmī Vāgīśānanda, she has been studying Vedānta, Sanskrit, and Vedic Chanting for 15 years. Shāradā is an ocean of love, a living example of all the attitudes and values she has embraced and shares with her students.
Miguel Homem
I have had the privilege of studying Yoga and Vedanta with Miguel since 2019. A student of the master of masters, Swami Dayananda Saraswati , Miguel is an authentic teacher with incredible clarity. His sense of humor and lightness fill any space, and his words have a profound impact on our lives.
Tomás Zorzo (Rama)
There are few people alive who have the knowledge and experience of Tomás. A student of teachers such as BKS Iyengar, Swami Visnhudevananda, Bede Griffiths, and Osho, Tomás is living proof of the potential that yoga has when integrated into our lives.
Steven Highburger
Steven is an amazing Astrophysicist, Vedic Astrologer and Ayurvedic Doctor. He has dedicated his life to keeping the tradition alive through his teachers, students, and community. Steven has a wonderful ability to tell stories, captivating our attention. I am privileged to continue my studies of Vedic Astrology with him.
brahmānandaṁ paramasukhadaṁ kevalaṁ jñānamūrtiṁ
dvandvātītaṁ gaganasadṛśaṁ tattvamasyādi lakṣyam |
ekam nityaṁ vimalamachalaṁ sarvadhīsākṣibhūtaṁ
bhāvātītam triguṇarahitaṁ sadguruṁ taṁ namāmi ||
श्रीगुरुस्तोत्रम्:
Śrīgurustotram