Donna Stellhorn

Consulting Astrologer and Author

Donna Stellhorn is an astrologer and feng shui expert based in Oceanside, CA. With over 30 years of experience in the field, Donna has expertise in Western astrology, Chinese astrology, tarot reading, numerology, and feng shui. She got her start writing a column on Feng Shui for the New Mexico Light and currently clocks nearly 1,000 hours of consultation time each year working with clients. Donna is also the author of 20 books on Western and Chinese astrology and feng shui, including Chinese Astrology: Life, Love and Luck in Twelve Animal Signs. Donna has lectured on feng shui and Chinese astrology to a variety of organizations and at conferences, including Warner Records, Western Digital, and the United Astrologer Conference in Chicago. She also sits on the board of the National Council for Geocosmic Research - San Diego chapter.

Professional Achievements

YouTube channel has more than 50k subscribers
Wrote two weekly and three monthly Astrology and Chinese Astrology columns for Horoscope.com, Astrology.com, and SunSigns.com from 2020 to 2025
Articles have been in magazines such as The Evolving Astrologer and Syzygy

Certifications & Organizations

A Board Member of the International Feng Shui Guild from 2018 to 2020

Favorite Piece of Advice

Donna sees Astrology like a GPS for our lives. The chart shows the opportunities and challenges ahead. Additionally, it reveals important information about a person’s talents, abilities, and blocks. We still have choice, and with this tool and tools like Tarot and Numerology, we can navigate more successfully through the world.

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Forum Comments (9)

What is the vesta asteroid in astrology and how is it used?

Vesta is interesting! I think of it as representing something that lights you up, or something that gets you very excited. When you find that in your chart, whichever sign and house are matched with it represents something that is a passion for you.

What does it mean when Mars is in retrograde?

It typically means that we have to do stuff again. Maybe something didn't work the first time, or you didn't quite get it done, or you didn't do something in the first place, and now you really have to do it! It can be similar to Mercury retrograde. Mercury retrograde is a little bit more focused on specific details, like paperwork, phone calls, etc. Mars is about grander action, so it's finishing a big project or getting something started, but there's a sense of redoing stuff.

How do you use astrology in daily planning?

I'd suggest starting by following the moon. For example, if the moon is in Virgo for two days, I would see that as a good opportunity to clean out my closets and scrub my sink. Then, when the moon is in Libra, you might think about going out to be social. When it's in Scorpio, you may want to tackle your investments, and so forth. Starting by looking at the moon is a simple way to start that can provide a lot of intention. As you start to track the moon in your calendar, you can start to see where problems have happened, where patterns occur, and then address things in your life from that thoughtful perspective.

How's Virgo and Taurus compatibility in relationships?

Virgo and Taurus are both Earth signs, so they could get along pretty well. Virgo has strong convictions about the ways that things should be done, proper procedures, and all that. Meanwhile, if something needs to be done, and it's in Taurus's path, then Taurus is going to do it.

Virgo is going to say, "let's step it up, let's get it done", and Taurus will get there when it gets there. But in general, this is a compatible combination.

Are Aries and Scorpio compatible?

These two signs have a secret compatibility, and that's Mars. This is because Mars rules Aries, and it co-rules Scorpio. So, even though these are very different signs, there is a chance that the two Mars in each other's charts are compatible, and that would make this relationship very strong. However, on the surface, I would say that Aries is very direct and action-oriented. Scorpio is a sign that tends to hang back and wait, and needs time to gain trust. In that respect, these two signs could bump heads.

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