BYOB - Bring Your Own Birth Time- Local Astrology Event in Belfast

So last Wednesday, fellow astrologer Niamh and I hosted our very first local astrology event in Belfast, cheekily titled BYOB, Bring Your Own Birth Time. The idea was simple: mini birth chart readings of around 15 minutes each, giving people a little taster of how astrology can genuinely speak to someone’s lived experience. We were incredibly lucky to be welcomed by the wonderful Holly, owner of Flax, who was so gracious and kind in offering us her beautiful space. She created such a warm, cosy, and supportive atmosphere, which made the perfect setting for the evening to unfold.

Our intention for BYOB was to give the local Belfast community a space to explore their curiosity around astrology, and to show how traditional astrology (which has had a revival over the last 30 years) can dive into the nuance and specifics of a birth chart. We also wanted to offer something a little different, something magical, meaningful, and not your typical night out.

For about two hours, Niamh and I each had our own little reading table, armed with our trusty astro software, and every participant arrived with a question/theme along with their birth time, date, and location. That allowed us to cast a unique chart and talk to them about their natal potential. Everyone had a dedicated slot, and in between readings there was a lovely buzz as people chatted and connected. We actually sold out, 14 tickets in total, which genuinely amazed us and confirmed that there is a community here eager to explore a little deeper what traditional astrology can offer.

Little introduction to Traditional Astrology

What really stayed with me was the enthusiasm and curiosity each person brought. Everyone was so open to exploring their chart, asking thoughtful questions, going beyond what they had encountered on TikTok and eager to learn something new.

At the heart of BYOB, we wanted to create a grounded astrological experience and alleviate that nervousness people sometimes feel around readings. Ultimately, it is just a conversation between two people of a picture of the sky the moment you where born. When you start talking about the symbols, thats when the real magic happens. This was very much a passion project from two local astrologers wanting to connect with Belfast, find the star curious among us, and share a small yet meaningful taste of what a full astrological session can offer.

Niamh and I

We were so delighted with how the evening unfolded that we are already eager to organise another soon. People have even started reaching out saying they were disappointed to miss out the first time, so definitely keep an eye out because BYOB will be back. A heartfelt thank-you to Niamh for making this such a genuinely lovely experience to work on together.

Stay updated through my website or over at @gealachastro and @flaxcoffeebelfast.