Michelle Sheppard, astrologer in Mandeville, offering astrology and lunar guidance

Meet MICHEllE

From as early as I can remember, I've been drawn to the deeper questions of life. I've always been curious about the unseen—the patterns, symbols, and experiences that connect us to something greater than ourselves. Growing up just outside New Orleans, spirituality wasn't something I discovered later; it was already alive within me. My grandfather's rock collection sparked my first fascination with crystals, and yoga entered my life during pregnancy, becoming a sanctuary where I learned to breathe through fear, soften into trust, and listen to my body's wisdom. Over time, the chakras, energy work, and the Divine Feminine wove themselves into my path, guiding me toward deeper healing and self-discovery.

Astrology became the language that helped me make sense of life's turning points. Through Evolutionary Astrology, I discovered a way to see patterns, purpose, and possibility where I had once only seen uncertainty. It helped me understand experiences I had felt deeply but couldn't yet put into words. It made the divine feel tangible. I could see meaning in the timing of events, recognize the invitations life was placing before me, and trust that even my most difficult seasons were part of a larger story. More importantly, it taught me that astrology isn't about predicting the future—it's about understanding ourselves more fully so we can meet life with greater awareness, trust, and intention.

Today, I'm an astrologer and the founder of Aruna Astrology. I believe a birth chart is a personal cosmic map that reflects our strengths, our patterns, and the opportunities life offers us to grow. My role isn't to tell you who you are. It's to hold up a mirror, ask thoughtful questions, and create a space where self-understanding can unfold naturally.

Every reading begins with you. Before we explore your chart, we explore your questions, your experiences, and what feels most important in your life. Together, we use astrology as a lens to better understand your life, uncover patterns, bring clarity to life's transitions, and explore practical ways to work with the energies present in your chart. My hope is that every client leaves feeling seen, supported, and more deeply connected to themselves than when they arrived.

Aruna is more than astrology. It's a space where curiosity leads to self-understanding, awareness becomes self-trust, and your birth chart becomes a guide—not for who you should be, but for discovering who you've always been and who you're becoming.