Cosmic Inner Work

“Astrology is a Language. If you understand this language, The Sky Speaks to You.”
― Dane Rudhyar

About me

I am Melissa Perez, a Sagittarius Sun and Moon with Aries rising. My connection to astrology was sparked by my grandmother's deep love for ancient wisdom. Although astrology surfaced in and out of my life, it wasn’t until my first reading that I began to truly explore its significance.

The birth of my second son was a turning point, sending me into the depths of postpartum anxiety. It was a reckoning where I came face-to-face with patterns of self-abandonment, catalyzing deep personal transformation. During this time, astrology emerged as a powerful tool for self-reclamation, inviting me to broaden my understanding of my own journey. I learned to truly honor the many women I have been, am, and am yet to be.

As a mother, wife, poet, and Rites of Passage doula, I have surrendered and braved the deep initiations marked by anxiety, grief, loss, and rebirth. These experiences have expanded my capacity to hold greater beauty and deeper heartache, allowing me to hold space for the nuances that shape our stories. Rooted in my own process of becoming who I am, I create spaces for deep soul work, honoring your story, integrating its lessons, and inviting you to step into deeper trust - in you and your fullness.

I am also the co-creator of Embodied Mama, where we’ve developed two beautiful decks to support women on their embodiment and motherhood journeys. I hold certifications as a postpartum doula, Self-Holding Method practitioner, breathwork facilitator and intuitive astrologer, alongside over 13 years of theological study. These elements come together in my work, offering a grounded approach to inner work and embodied living.

Astrology, Story Weaving, and      Ceremony.

My Offerings

Astrology Sessions

  1. Astrological Natal Session - $200 (75 min)
    Your natal chart is a living myth—a map of your soul’s unfolding story. In this session, we’ll explore the themes your chart offers, inviting you to connect with the gifts, shadows, and potential paths woven into your journey. It’s not about fixed answers, but rather opening to the deeper meanings and patterns that guide you.

    Includes:

    • A look at your chart as a living, imaginal map

    • Exploration of your gifts, shadows, and soul curriculum

    • Optional somatic or reflective practices to ground the insights

    2. Astrological Transit Session - $170 (60 min)

    The planets and stars are guides, inviting us into initiations and deeper reflections along the journey of the soul. In this session, we’ll explore the transits shaping your life now, listening together for the invitations they carry and the stories they’re asking you to live into.

    3. 1:1 Consultation for Returning Clients - $150 (60 min)
    These sessions offer a space for returning clients to process transitions, explore patterns, or navigate personal shifts. Whether you need clarity during a change or a moment to check in, we’ll work together to support your journey.

“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.”
― Carl Jung

What’s Woven Into a Session

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    Astrology as Mirror

    Astrology provides a mythic map — one that reflects the deeper patterns and archetypes shaping your life. Together, we explore the invitations present in your chart — your gifts, edges, longings, and soul curriculum.

    This lens brings language to the unspoken and often affirms what you already know but haven’t yet named.It invites you to participate in your unfolding — to trust the forces shaping your life, and to receive the lessons that are uniquely attuned to your soul.

    "We are all a plurality of voices; the more we can listen to all of them, the richer our experience of life becomes."- James Hillman

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    Soul Doula Presence

    To doula is to tend — with reverence, softness, and presence. In our sessions, we make space to be with what’s rising — grief, joy, confusion, clarity — without rushing to fix or bypass. Instead, we welcome it, feel it, and explore what it may be inviting you into.

    This is the heart of soul doula care: honoring the fullness of your story and allowing what’s surfacing in this season to be witnessed and integrated.to be witnessed and integrated.

    "Life has no meaning. Each of us has meaning and we bring it to life. It is a waste to be asking the question when you are the answer." — Joseph Campbell

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    Story Weaving

    Story weaving is the practice of listening and meaning-making. Together, we explore how to honor your experiences and gently reshape your narrative — not to bypass pain, but to ask: what meaning expands me? What story brings more breath, not less?

    This work invites agency, tenderness, and truth. We attune to the river beneath the river — the soul’s quiet current — and let it guide the unfolding of your story with more trust and inner alignment.

    "Your soul’s story isn’t about finding yourself; it’s about creating yourself. We each have a mythopoetic identity — a story as unique as a fingerprint." - Bill Plotkin

I'm Ready!

Pillars of care

Rooted
Attuned
Generative

Testimonials

  • “I’ve worked with Mel both in 1:1 and astrology and I cannot recommend her enough. She’s the kind of support everyone longs for. Mel brings old soul energy and dynamic spice. She has an innate wisdom combined with a beautiful humility to life that makes her medicine so unique.”

    -Whitney

  • "Every time I’ve received a reading from Melissa, it resonates deeply with me and leaves me feeling more aligned in my life. These sessions have guided me through many phases, helping me recognize the larger themes of my journey. With her years of experience and intuitive gifts, Mel has helped me recognize the unfolding story of my life. I highly recommend her!"

    -William

  • "My one-on-one birth chart session with Mel was incredible. Not only is she knowledgeable in astrology, but she is also deeply in tune with spirit. You can truly feel her passion and energy throughout the session. I highly recommend Melissa—if you’re feeling called to connect with her, do it!"

    -Chelsea

  • "Life-changing. Mel has a warm energy that instantly provides comfort and support. My session with her helped me reconnect with my body in a way I've never experienced before. I felt energy and emotions releasing that I had been holding onto. It was truly healing. She's an angel and I'm beyond grateful that our paths have crossed."

    -Ashley

  • "My session with Melissa empowered me to embrace and nurture myself, transforming my perspective from seeing myself as an enemy to honoring even my most vulnerable parts. I connected with my inner child and healed wounds I wasn't even aware of. I look forward to the healing that continues to unfold. Thank you, Melissa, for your love."

    -Johnny

  • "My reading with Melissa was life-changing. She helped align my compass to my true north, bringing clarity to my destiny and deeper acceptance of my path. Since then, I’ve felt a rooted sense of peace about my journey. During the session, I felt immense love and care, truly seen and heard. I highly recommend Melissa to anyone curious about astrology—you won’t regret it!"

    -Raffaella

  • “Melissa is absolutely incredible. She possesses a vast wealth of knowledge, insight, and a strong intuition. Her chart reading was rich and brought clarity to my path, illuminating many aspects of myself in a new way. I've also turned to her for guidance during significant life events and important decisions. She's a powerful practitioner and a wise witchy woman. I highly recommend anything & everything she offers!”

    -Prudence

Frequently asked questions

  • I am here for those who seek to honor and embrace the multifaceted nature of their being—those who are ready to explore and expand their capacity to hold their nuances and vastness.

    I believe that we all embody various archetypes, and there is room at the table for everyone. As Nor Hall states, "When we understand our archetypes, we begin to heal." This process invites us to facilitate conversation among all parts of ourselves, creating a greater sense of belonging and acceptance.

    Whether you're meeting yourself anew, honoring a rite of passage, or listening for the deeper meaning in your current season, my work is here to support your journey of integration—helping you witness all your parts, honor your wholeness, and bring the meaning this moment is calling you to embody.

  • Each session is tailored to your needs and where you currently are in your journey.

    Astrology serves not to predict your story but to reveal the potentials, challenges, and tools inherent in your life, allowing you to intentionally engage with your unique blueprint.

    It’s a collaborative effort: the more open and engaged you are, the deeper we can go together.

    After the session, my hope is that you feel more grounded, empowered to be with your story and your season, and able to trust in your life and its natural unfolding.

  • Come with an open heart and mind, and reflect on what you’d like to explore or any specific challenges you’re facing. It’s also helpful to create a quiet, interruption-free space to foster a conducive atmosphere for our work together.

  • I request a 24-hour notice for cancellations or rescheduling. Unfortunately, no refunds are available for late cancellations.

  • Yes, I offer sliding scale options to ensure accessibility for all. Please reach out to discuss your needs.

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“I hope you will go out and let stories, that is life, happen to you, and that you will work with these stories... water them with your blood and tears and your laughter till they bloom, till you yourself burst into bloom.”
― Clarissa Pinkola Estés