Cartier’s Education, Experience & Training

For more than three decades, I have explored the intersections of contemplative spirituality, pastoral care, Astrology, Human Design, Tarot, creativity, and ecological living. My work today brings these disciplines together to help individuals navigate life's transitions with greater clarity, meaning, and purpose.

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in English & Creative Writing, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Emory University, Atlanta, GA (1992-1996)

  • Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia (2004–2008)

  • Certificate in Women in Theology & Ministry, Candler School of Theology, Emory University (2008)

  • Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), Metro State Women's Prison, sponsored by the Georgia Care & Counseling Center (2005)

  • Partial completion of the Herbology & Natural Medicine degree program, Clayton College of Natural Health (2002–2003)

Spiritual Formation & Practice

  • Usui Reiki, First Degree (1996)

  • Usui Reiki, Second Degree (2001)

  • Three-Month Work-Study, Osho Zen Commune, Pune, India (2001)

  • Named Prema Jaya by Guru Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati, Kashi Ashram, Florida (2002)

  • Resident, Kashi Ashram Atlanta (2002–2004)

  • Devoted student of the non-dual spiritual teacher Gangaji (2003–Present)

  • Vajrayana Empowerment, Drepung Loseling Center for Tibetan Studies (2007)

  • White Tara Empowerment, Drepung Loseling Center for Tibetan Studies (2007)

  • One-Year Work-Study, Upaya Zen Center, Santa Fe, New Mexico (2010–2011)

  • Jukai Ordination, receiving the Dharma name Shindo, presented by Roshi Joan Halifax (2011)

  • Courses in Occult & Planetary Magick with Carolyn Elliott Lovewell, PhD (2018-2021)

  • Projector Ascendancy, Breyton Belazo (2024)

Certifications

  • Certificate in Aromatherapy with Roz Zollinger, The Heal Center, Atlanta, Georgia (2003)

  • Permaculture Design Certification, Southwest Permaculture Institute (Scott Pittman), Lama Foundation, San Cristobal, New Mexico (2011)

  • Certificate, Path of Freedom Curriculum (PoF), Prison Mindfulness Institute, Cranston, Rhode Island (2011)

  • Master-Gardner, the University of Rhode Island Cooperative Extension (2016)

  • Ancient Astrology for the Modern Mystic, Adam Elenbaas (2022)

Professional Experience

Founder, Providence Astrology

2019–Present

Professional Astrologer, Human Design Guide, Tarot Reader, Spiritual Mentor, educator, and public speaker offering private consultations, workshops, and educational programs.

Counseling Case Manager

House of Hope Community Development Corporation & Crossroads Rhode Island (2017–2018)

Supported individuals experiencing homelessness through case management, advocacy, emotional support, and resource coordination.

Program Specialist

Fertile Underground Cooperative, Providence, Rhode Island (2012–2017)

Grassroots grocery store, urban farming, and community creative arts collective.

Prison Mindfulness Institute (2011–2013)

Coordinated mindfulness-based programming supporting incarcerated individuals and prison volunteers.

Founder, Clock Wise Records

Atlanta, Georgia • 1996–2001

Founded and operated an independent record label dedicated to Atlanta's underground music community.

Selected Releases

  • J. Stroke (1996)

  • Slo-Fi Hi Jinx (1996)

  • Haute Couture Prophetic — Speaking to the People of Orphalese (1997)

  • Delarosa — Sleep Method Suite (1997)

  • Crossed Wires: Abstract Perspectives from Atlanta's Underground (1997)

  • Fascia (self-titled CD) (1998)

  • Johnny Ether — Free Radical Generator (1998)