James Whitfield

James Whitfield is a certified professional astrologer based in Portland, Oregon, with over 15 years of experience in natal chart interpretation and astrological counseling. His journey into astrology began during his undergraduate studies in psychology at the University of Oregon, where he became fascinated by the parallels between Jungian archetypes and astrological symbolism.

After completing his psychology degree, James pursued formal astrological training at Kepler College, where he studied under some of the most respected names in Western astrology. He achieved his NCGR Level IV certification — the highest level offered by the National Council for Geocosmic Research — and went on to earn his ISAR Certified Astrological Professional (CAP) designation.

Over the course of his career, James has personally read and interpreted over 5,000 birth charts for clients ranging from curious beginners to professional astrologers seeking a second opinion. His deep expertise in Hellenistic astrology — the original Western astrological tradition dating back to 1st-century Greece — gives his interpretations a depth and historical grounding that sets them apart.

As the lead creator of MyBirthChart, James designed the interpretive framework that powers the calculator’s personality readings, aspect analysis, and house placement descriptions. He is passionate about leveraging technology to make high-quality astrological insight accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or budget.