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Julia Topaz

Astrologer

Julia Topaz is an Astrologer based in Vancouver, British Columbia. She is the owner of Look Up the Stars, an astrology practice where she provides readings for clients. A lifelong astrology student raised by an astrologer, Julia spent years honing her craft and now shares her findings, concrete tools, and topics she’s passionate about with her clients. She integrates psychology in her astrology practice and focuses on what patterns in a chart say about a person’s psyche. Julia believes that astrology has the capacity to provide psychological and spiritual growth. She is the author of “Astrolographs: How the Zodiac Signs Behave (And Misbehave) in Love, Work, Leisure, and Beyond”. Julia also offers courses in predictions, romantic compatibility, and birth chart analysis. She has over 127K followers on Instagram, where she shares insightful astrological tips, info about different birth chart placements, and humorous, relatable, astrology content.

Education

  • Law Degree, International Law, Paris XIII

Professional Achievements

  • Featured in various magazines online, including HelloGiggles, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, and Elle
  • First book is coming out on April 8th, 2025, published by Chronicles Books

Favorite Piece of Advice

Self-understanding is the key to everything. The more I can understand myself, the more I can accept, the more I can be confident in my strengths, aware of my weaknesses, and the more I can understand and accept others.

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Forum Comments (14)

What is a Pisces moon personality?
Pisces Moons are incredibly loving and are usually amazing at caring for both people in need and animals. They're also quite imaginative and creative, often working in artistic fields. A common weakness can be that they're not the most pragmatic and realistic.
How do you compliment a Virgo man?
I think the best way to compliment a Virgo man is to give him really thoughtful remarks. Notice the small things he does or what makes him unique, even it's a small quality to point out.
How do you find your astrological rising sign?
Your astrological rising sign is based on the date, location, and time of your birth. The rising sign represents the point on the horizon at the time you were born, so it’s very time-sensitive. Because there are 12 rising signs and they change about every two hours, you need a fairly accurate birth time to determine it correctly. Ask your mom, though birth times from memory can be off by one to two hours. If that’s the case, a baby book might also have the information.
How do you build an astrology consultation business?
When setting up an astrology consultation business, I think the most important thing is sharing content that provides value. For example, creating infographics that explain astrology in a simple, digestible way is a great start.

Another approach is sharing your personal insights on well-known astrology topics. For example, everyone talks about Mercury retrograde, so you could create an informational post explaining what it is and how it affects people. But you could also share your personal take, like, "I don’t think Mercury retrograde is a big deal, and here’s why."

That kind of unique perspective adds value. For me, part of my brand involves making zodiac sign jokes that are so specific that people feel personally called out—in a fun way.
How do you use astrology in daily planning?
I don’t believe in micromanaging every single day based on astrology, but I do think it’s useful for planning on a larger scale—like for a week, month, or season. For example, astrology can help you understand when it’s a time for growth versus when it’s better to focus on building and waiting for delayed gratification. It can also provide reassurance—maybe things feel stagnant now, but astrology can show that a period of expansion is coming soon.

I’d caution against over-relying on astrology. I’ve seen people say, "Today was supposed to be a good day, but it wasn’t!"—and that’s not how it works. You have to look at the bigger picture.
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