JEFF HINSHAw
Jeff Hinshaw (he/they) is the founder of Cosmic Cousins and has made several contributions to the world of astrology.
Exploring the intersection of astrology and spirituality, Jeff teaches the ways in which astrology can be used as a tool for self-discovery, embodied health, and deeper learning. They discuss the connection between astrology and other esoteric practices, such as tarot, psychology, meditation, and yoga.
Through their substack, newsletter and instagram, Jeff has shared their knowledge of astrology for over a decade, making it accessible to a wider audience. They cover various topics, from the basics of astrology to more advanced concepts.
Connecting with the community through social media and organizing events such as meetups and workshops, Jeff has facilitated many collaborative projects and conversations, such as: the Brooklyn Fools Tarot Journey, Zodiac Queens, Zodiac Emoji, and more.
Jeff works one-on-one with students and clients, for both deep-dive astrology readings and long-term mentorships.
Some of Jeff’s deepest areas of study and research is connected to the Planetoids & Asteroids, including: Chiron, Eris, Black Moon Lilith, Pallas, Vesta, Juno and Ceres. Jeff is captivated by these placements because they offer much needed vocabulary for incorporating more feminine, queer and gender-expansive archetypes into the astrological conversation.
Jeff is a vocal advocate for promoting inclusivity and diversity in the astrology community. They use their platform to highlight and uplift the work of other LGBTQ+, BIPOC and Feminist astrologers, activists, artists and healers from diverse backgrounds.
Jeff’s other areas of interest include: Astrocartography, New & Full Moon Ritual, the psychology of the Chakra System, Astrology & the Body, Somatic Healing, the philosophy of the Fool’s Journey in the Tarot, spoken word poetry, queer theory, music, feminism, social justice, photography, the galactic center and more. In addition to their work with Cosmic Cousins, Jeff published a book through Sterling Publishing – Aries.
Jeff has a BA in Psychology and a BFA in Creative Writing from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Jeff also completed a 8-day Certification Program in Psychology of the Chakra System with Anodea Judith at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, as well as completed two 200-Hour Yoga Teacher trainings. In his twenties when living in New York City, Jeff taught restorative yoga and ran a dog-walking company. Now, in his 30s, Jeff is currently based in Joshua Tree, California and focuses their full-time, efforts and love on astrology.
By emphasizing the importance of building community, Jeff is passionate about creating space for people to connect and learn from each other using the language of astrology. Thank you for being here and for your support!