Have you ever felt like you’re pushing a door that clearly says “PULL”?
You strive, you apply all your energy, you follow all the advice. You focus on your career with iron discipline, but opportunities just don’t seem to open up. Or, conversely, you decide it’s “your year for love,” you go out, you put yourself out there, but you only find superficial connections. And then, years later, without even looking for it, everything clicks.
As a high-performance coach, I see this frustration constantly. Brilliant people burning themselves out (burnout) thinking they are the problem. They think: “I’m not trying hard enough,” “I’m not good enough,” “I’m doing something wrong.”
And this is where, as an astrologer, I take off my coaching hat for a second and say: “Breathe. It’s not you. It’s simply not the right time.”
We believe our lives should progress in all areas simultaneously. But the universe doesn’t work that way. Your life is divided into chapters, into seasons. And trying to force a “career season” when you’re in the midst of a “season of inner healing” is like trying to harvest in the dead of winter. It’s exhausting and futile.
Today I want to introduce you to the most powerful tool I’ve found for understanding this. It’s not your natal chart. It’s something more: it’s your personal timeline. It’s called Zodiacal Releasing.
What Exactly is Zodiacal Releasing? Your Personal Cosmic Agenda
Zodiacal Releasing is an ancient Hellenistic astrology technique (think of the Greek masters, over 2000 years ago) that functions as a time map of your life. It is one of the most precise “timing” or planetary period techniques that exists.
Unlike your Natal Chart, which is the “map of your Being” (the *what*), Zodiacal Releasing is the “map of your Time” (the *when*).
Imagine your natal chart is your DNA. It describes your potential, your innate talents, your karmic challenges, and your purpose. It’s the “hardware” you were born with.
Zodiacal Releasing, on the other hand, is your agenda’s “software.” It tells you which part of your DNA “activates” and when. It reveals the major chapters of your life, showing you when the cosmic focus will shift from, for example, your career to your relationships, or from your health to your finances.
Your Life Isn’t a Straight Line, It’s a Series of Chapters
This technique divides your life into “planetary periods.” Each main period can last several years and is governed by a planet. That planet becomes the “Project Manager” of that chapter of your life, bringing its themes front and center.
Within those major chapters, there are sub-chapters (Level 2, 3, and 4) that add nuances and specificity. It’s like a big book (your life) divided into Parts (Level 1), Chapters (Level 2), and Scenes (Level 3).
When you understand what chapter you’re in, confusion disappears and is replaced by strategic clarity.
Example: The Saturn Chapter vs. The Jupiter Chapter
Imagine that at age 25, you enter a “Saturn Chapter.” Saturn is the planet of structure, discipline, maturity, limits, and karmic lessons. During these years, life will feel “uphill.” It’s not a punishment. It’s training. It’s the time when the universe asks you to build solid foundations, pay your debts (real and karmic), and grow up.
If during this chapter you try to live a life of “party and expansion” (very Jupiterian), you will be frustrated. You’ll feel like life is blocking you. But if you use Saturn’s energy to pursue a master’s degree, build your business from scratch, or commit to your healing, by the end of the chapter, you’ll be unbreakable. The “work” here *is* the success.
Now, let’s say at 35, you enter a “Jupiter Chapter.” Jupiter is expansion, luck, travel, opportunities. Suddenly, everything you touch seems to work. Doors open, you get promotions, meet new people, travel. It’s the result of the foundations you built in your Saturn chapter. Here, the strategy is to “say yes” and expand.
Do you see the difference? The same effort in different chapters yields radically different results.
This is Where the Coach and the Astrologer Join Hands
This is the exact point where I merge my two passions: astrology and high-performance coaching.
Zodiacal Releasing is not fatalism. It’s not sitting around waiting for “Jupiter to arrive.” Not at all! It’s the most powerful strategic tool I know.
I’m not an astrologer who tells you “this will happen to you.” I’m a coach who tells you: “This is the wind that will blow. These are the currents coming. As the captain of your ship, how are we going to adjust the sails to take full advantage of that wind?”
- If you are in a Saturn period: Our strategy will be resilience, discipline, and building systems. We won’t measure success by “awards,” but by “progress.”
- If you are in a Venus period: Our strategy will be connection, creativity, diplomacy, and magnetism. It’s time to launch that creative project or open yourself up to relationships.
- If you are in a Mars period: Our strategy will be direct action, courage, and drive. It’s time to start that business, compete, take the initiative.
We stop fighting the tide. We start surfing the wave. And that, my friend, is true “high productivity”: knowing what to do, when to do it, and why.
What Can You Discover in a Zodiacal Releasing Reading?
This reading answers the deepest questions about the “when”:
- “Why were my 20s so difficult and focused on my family?”
- “When will be a good time to focus on my career?”
- “I feel like I’m at a crossroads and one chapter of my life is ending. What comes next?”
- “When is a more propitious period for finding a partner or for social life?”
- “Why was the year 2017 (for example) so transformative for me?”
- “What is the main ‘theme’ of the next 5 years of my life?”
This reading gives us the “Google Maps” of your life. It allows us to look back with compassion (understanding why things were as they were) and look forward with strategy (knowing where to put our energy).
Are You Ready to Stop Guessing and Start Navigating?
If you feel stuck, frustrated, or simply curious about your life’s “grand plan,” this reading is for you. If you are a planner, a strategist, or someone who simply yearns to live a life with less friction and more alignment, this is where you’ll find your answers.
Your life is not an accident. It has a rhythm, a pulse, and a purpose. And that purpose unfolds over time.
I would love to sit with you, unroll the scroll of your life, and show you the chapters you’ve already written and those you’re about to begin. The clarity it provides is transformative.
You can book your Zodiacal Releasing Reading here.
If you have questions about the reading or are unsure if it’s the right time for you, don’t hesitate to contact me. Sometimes, a brief conversation is all it takes to find direction.
With Love,
Alejandro Herryman
“Alejandro Herryman is an expert in Travel Astrology and Astrocartography, with over 10 years of experience since 2013. After years of study and practice, he has helped countless individuals discover the best places to live, thrive, and find balance in their lives. With a background as a lawyer and entrepreneur, Alejandro decided to follow his true passion for astrology and personal growth. Today, he shares his knowledge and experience to guide others toward the places that most support their life purpose and well-being.”