Frequently Asked Questions
What can I expect during an astrology reading?
Every reading is unique to the individual soul. We’ll begin with an overview of your natal chart as it relates to your personal design. From there, Shelly will walk you through how your soul purpose and creation aligns with your present experiences, challenges, and perspectives. If you’re interested in an authentic, genuine experience that includes diving deep into your essence, book your astrology reading today!
What can I expect post-astrology reading?
In the days and weeks that follow your session, you may experience a plethora of ‘ah-ha’ moments. These new findings can also lead to new questions. You can book a 30 minute follow-up with Shelly for $50 to review up to three questions from your original session. Questions will need to be provided in advance.
What if I don’t know a birth time? Can a reading still be done?
The time of birth allows you a deeper and more precise reading using the house system. While a reading can still be conducted without a birth time, Shelly will not be able to share your rising (also called the “ascendant”) sign. The ascendant is the sign that was rising over the eastern horizon when you were born. Given the rising sign changes so frequently, an accurate birth time is required in order to uncover this important part of you.
For pet readings a birth time is not required, however a date of birth and birth location is needed to conduct a reading.
What is included in an astrology session?
✨ Live reading via Zoom with Shelly
✨ A copy of the audio recording from the session
✨ A toolkit overview from your session ($50 additional fee)
✨ A soft copy of your astrological chart
What format are sessions conducted in?
Sessions are conducted in real time via Zoom. Once you schedule and confirm your booking date and time, a link will be provided to you.
Why aren’t sessions in person?
To reach a wider demographic sessions are held virtually.
Can I buy a session for someone else as a gift?
Absolutely! However, Shelly recommends ensuring that the person you are gifting the session to is open to having their chart read. For gift cards email Shelly by clicking here.
What if I have to cancel my session, will I be refunded?
All sessions are paid for at the time of booking and unfortunately cannot be refunded. Should you need to cancel your session, you can apply the funds paid to a new session date and time. It’s possible to gift a bought session to a friend or family member should the original attendee not be able to make it.
What can I expect during an Energy Session with Shelly?
Shelly will spend 60-90 minutes focusing on your energetic body and cleansing your aura through the use of reiki and various holistic healing modalities. Shelly will connect into your soul body and guide the flow of healthy chi while releasing any blocked chakras and sharing personalized downloads provided by Spirit, all in support of your overall healing.
Shelly offers these sessions both in-person (if you’re in the local area) as well as virtually. If you are joining virtually, Shelly recommends clients lay down (or be in a reclining chair) for the session. Clients often like to have a pillow and/ or blanket with them or any other comfort items they feel called to incorporate into the session.
Shelly will have you enter a fully meditative state, therefore when conducting these sessions over zoom, it’s important to be in a place where you will be free from distractions/interruptions.
Frequently Asked Questions -Photography
Do you offer services for traditional family portraits, cake smash photos, weddings, newborn photos and the like?
Shelly targets an out-of-the-box aesthetic. For those interested in traditional photography shoots, Girl with the Water Moon is not the optimal fit. Shelly primarily focuses on the astrological design of a person and how to bring out their strengths in a photography session. Please book only if you’re interested in unstructured, authentic, genuine moments with a flair for the unique or unusual.
Do I have to book an astrology session to do a zodiac photoshoot?
No, you do not. There are three offerings:
1) Photoshoot Only: We will focus the shoot around your sun sign
2) Mini Astrology Session + Photoshoot: We will conduct a 30 minute reading on you sun, moon, and rising signs. From there we will pick one of the signs you want to embody most in your photoshoot. The shoot will follow the reading on a different day from your reading once date/time/location are selected for the photoshoot.
3) Full Astrology Session + Photoshoot: We will conduct a 60 minute reading on you sun, moon, and rising signs as well as your overall design and soul purpose. From there we will pick one of the signs , elements, and/or themes from the session that you want to embody most in your photoshoot. The shoot will follow the reading on a different day from your reading once date/time/location are selected for the photoshoot.
How much does a zodiac photoshoot cost?
Pricing will vary on a number of factors including but not limited to location, intricacy, if you are combining an astrology session with the shoot and the like. Starting price is a minimum of $350 per photoshoot. If travel is required, costs will be reflected in the estimate Shelly provides.
What format are photography sessions conducted in?
Globally! Shelly has a wide variety of shooting across the world, including North America, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Girl with the Water Moon is currently based in the metropolitan D.C. area, however, Shelly will travel to you! Please email GirlWithTheWaterMoon@gmail.com to inquire.
Resources
The following links are listed to provide you with online resources for mental health care information. There are additional links for physical health resources to aid you in a more comprehensive understanding of your over-all well-being. The following is not meant to be a comprehensive list, nor is it an endorsement of the content of the sites.
Associations & Institutes
Suicide Awareness and Hotlines
Depression
Anxiety Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Give an Hour— for veterans and their families
National Center for PTSD Real Warriors (U.S. Department of Defense)— for veterans and their families
Addiction and Recovery
Eating Disorders
Personality Disorders
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Child Abuse and Domestic Violence