Mentor Directory
Through the Intergenerational Mentorship and Friendship Program (IMFP), it is our goal to foster connection and conversation across generations, by pairing interested members in a light, structured format that prioritizes friendship, guidance, and mutual respect bridging the gap between generations.
The program is open to all current members. Apply to be a mentor or mentee today!
Vanessa Delzingaro
(she/her)
I am a Ritual Arts Facilitator, Practising Astrologer, and Spiritual Educator, blending ancestral, relational, living, and embodied astrology with divination, ritual arts, and folk herbalism. I have practised astrology since the early 1990s and worked as a consulting astrologer for 10–15 years. For me, astrology is a lived, felt, and shared practice that fosters connection, healing, and empowerment. I have collaborated with spiritual educators locally and internationally, hosted Astro-Healing Circles, created an eight-week Moon Mapping course, facilitated rituals and ceremonies, and am an active member of Astrology Toronto, where I presented on Ancestral Astrology and have served on the board since 2024.
years in practice: 10-15
areas of expertise:
Western Astrology
Synastry
Counselling
Tarot
offering mentorship in:
preparing a presentation
education, collaboration
starting a consulting practice
starting a teaching practice
research
Jen Ingress
(she/her/they)
Jen Ingress' professional practice includes client consultations, readings for organizations and special events, developing and teaching astrology courses (both Ba'Zi/Four Pillars and Western), and giving talks within the astrology community. She graduated from The International Academy of Astrology where she started The Cosmic Pulse Podcast. Jen is an NCGR Canada delegate and OPA Canada Satellite. She is also a Feng Shui Practitioner and is working on 12th House research. Jen is also a member of ATI.
years in practice: 5-10
areas of expertise:
Chinese Astrology
Horary Astrology
Locational Astrology
Medical Astrology
Traditional Astrology
Children's Charts
Ethics
offering mentorship in:
collaboration
education
preparing a presentation
Laurie Dixon
(she/her)
Certified by the Canadian Association of Astrological Education (1997) and the Hermetic Academy of Arts (2022), I specialize in Hermetic Progressions. After retiring in 2022, I turned my lifelong hobby into professional service, offering readings for clients across North America and Europe, primarily via Zoom. A member of the Church of Light (Albuquerque, NM), I present astrological education through Zoom for their members. My purpose is to reveal true potential: guiding clients, helping parents understand their child’s gifts and challenges, and supporting students in mastering the Science of the Stars. Canercian born- June 28, 1954 @ 7:35 pm, Arvida, Quebec.
years in practice: 20+
areas of expertise:
Hellenistic Astrology
Western Astrology
Electional Astrology
Mundane Astrology
Children's Charts
offering mentorship in:
education
Jai Mehta
(he/him)
I qualified as a Vedic astrologer in 2014. Over the years since, I have been further researching into Vedic Astrology , including consulting with clients . I believe my core forte is to be able to apply astrological principles and techniques for real life guidance and road maps.
years in practice: 10-15
areas of expertise:
Indian/Vedic Astrology
Karmic Astrology
offering mentorship in:
starting a consulting practice
starting a teaching practice
education
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Franco Minatel
(he/him)
Franco is a modern-day Renaissance Man with a diverse range of talents and passions. By day, he is a mechanical engineer, while his multifaceted interests extend into the realms of astrology, music, fitness, omnimancy, and energy work. An accomplished astrologer, Franco has shared his expertise at major astrology conferences across North America, Italy, and India. His insights have been featured in renowned publications like The Mountain Astrologer, Dell Horoscope, and the Well Being Journal. As the co-director of Alphee Lavoie’s Astrological Investigators, Franco plays a key role in an innovative research group dedicated to exploring and verifying astrological phenomena.
years in practice: 20+
areas of expertise:
Western Astrology
Synastry
Numerology
Tarot
Rectification
Astrological Magic
Electional Astrology
Horary Astrology
offering mentorship in:
preparing a presentation
conferences (speaking)
research
Valanne Ridgeway
(she/her)
I am a practicing astrologer, teacher, and circle facilitator dedicated to making astrology accessible, embodied, and transformative. I have studied astrology since the early 1990s and built my professional practice over the past eight years. For the last five years, I have hosted free monthly Astro-Clearing Circles and an annual “Year Ahead” workshop. I collaborate with energy healers to co-facilitate classes, private sessions, and workshops both online and in person. I serve on the Communications Committee for the CAAE, teach their Level One course, and have apprenticed with Rick Levine for the past three years. I also created the Celestial Wisdom Astrology Cards.
years in practice: 5-10
areas of expertise:
western astrology
counselling
offering mentorship in:
starting a consulting practice
starting a teaching practice
preparing a presentation
collaboration
Beth Scannell
(she/her)
I am a graduate of Astrology University’s four-year diploma program and one of the first people to earn an extended certificate in AstroMapping from Kepler College. I have also studied Evolutionary Astrology with Steven Forrest. I enjoy helping people understand their lunar and planetary cycles and navigating through turning points, and tricky life passages. I am currently pursuing an MA degree in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology with the University of Wales Trinity St. David. I currently serve as Co-President of Astrology Toronto. In my free time, I love sailing and have a keen interest in historical navigation techniques.
years in practice: 5-10
areas of expertise:
Western Astrology
Evolutionary Astrology
Locational Astrology
Astrology Writing
Tarot
offering mentorship in:
starting a consulting practice
preparing a presentation
conferences (attending)
education
research
Julie Simmons
(she/her)
I have been a practicing astrologer since the mid-1970s. I have taught, counseled, written and thought about astrology every day of my life since then. It was love at first sight and I have never regretted it! I have been a member of Astrology Toronto since before it was called that (1981) and think it is a gift for local astrologers. We are a unique cohort and mutual support is a really good thing.
years in practice: 20+
areas of expertise:
Western Astrology
Children's Charts
Counselling
Astrology Writing
offering mentorship in:
starting a consulting practice
starting a teaching practice
preparing a presentation