JEFF HINSHAw

Jeff Hinshaw is the founder of Cosmic Cousins and a dedicated teacher and guide in the realms of astrology, tarot, and spirituality. With over a decade of experience, Jeff explores the intersection of these esoteric practices as tools for self-discovery, embodied healing, and deeper soul inquiry.

In his work, Jeff weaves together astrology, tarot, psychology, meditation, and somatic healing, offering a grounded and intuitive approach that invites both personal and collective transformation. His teachings illuminate how these ancient systems can support modern seekers in reconnecting with their truth and purpose.

Through the Cosmic Cousins podcast, substack, newsletter and instagram, Jeff has shared his knowledge of astrology and tarot for over a decade, making these practices more accessible to a wider audience.  He covers a range of topics, from the basics of astrology and tarot to more advanced concepts like astrocartography and mythic archetypal embodiment.

Connecting with community through social media and hosting events such as workshops, retreats, and local meetups, Jeff has facilitated numerous collaborative projects and conversations, including:
the Brooklyn Fools Tarot Journey, Zodiac Queens, Zodiac Emoji, and more.

Jeff works one-on-one with students and clients, offering deep-dive astrology readings, long-term mentorships, and personalized tarot soul journeys. Upon request, he also holds space for group tarot readings, creating intimate settings for collective reflection and insight.

Some of Jeff’s most dedicated areas of study and research center around the Planetoids and Asteroids, including Chiron, Eris, Black Moon Lilith, Pallas, Vesta, Juno, Ceres, White Moon Selena, Hygeia, and the Pleiades. Jeff is especially captivated by these celestial bodies because they offer an enriched feminist framework and expanded astrological vocabulary, one that honors the world through a sacred, mythic, and gender-exapnsive lens. These placements help illuminate nuanced aspects of the psyche often overlooked in traditional astrology, inviting deeper healing, empowerment, and reclamation.

In addition to their work with Cosmic Cousins, Jeff published a book through Sterling Publishing – Aries.

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.

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 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, City Wolf.

Now, in his 30s, Jeff is currently based in Southern California and focuses his full-time, efforts and love on astrology and tarot. Thank you for being here and for your support!