Mercedes Simón, D.F.Astrol.S.,
Astrologer (FAS, London) and Architect (ETSAM, Madrid).
I was born in 1975, in Madrid, on a Summer’s day just after sunrise, when the Sun was in the sign of Cancer and in the 12th House. Perhaps for this reason I love the dawn, that moment of awakening when the first rays of the Sun clear away the night shadows and illuminate new possibilities for the day ahead.
Since an early age, I have been drawn towards praying, as a natural way of communing with the Divine. My interest in spirituality was especially stimulated during my teenage years, when I began to have mystical experiences during my dreams, which could be described as astral journeys and visions of the Divine Light.
Feeling somewhat lost during those years, and not really knowing what to dedicate my life to, I decided to study Architecture, possibly due to the affinity of my Sun in Cancer with houses and the sense of protection. I was also very interested in the history, geometry and creativity that I could learn in this career. I studied Architecture at the ETSAM in Madrid with great dedication and joy. I furthered my studies with a course at Harvard and a one-year scholarship at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. In 2005, I completed my Architecture Degree in Madrid with Honors. During the following years, I also completed the three-year PhD doctoral courses at the ETSAM’s “Graphic Ideation” department, while working on various architecture projects. However, despite my love for the architectural field, my soul was searching for a connection to the Universe on a deeper level. In 2010, while I was beginning to prepare the PhD thesis, a series of personal events occurred in my life that intensified my spiritual experiences and awakened, this time inevitably, the calling of my soul.
It was then that I decided to change the course of my life and dedicate myself to my deepest longing: the hidden meaning of the Universe. In the year 2009, I met my spiritual teacher, Z’ev ben Shimon Halevi, a human being of immense knowledge and wisdom to whom I will always owe infinite gratitude. This providential encounter prompted me to move to London, where for eight years, I had the privilege of studying with this great master, regularly attending his weekly and monthly groups, where he imparted teachings of Kabbalah, astrology and mysticism.
While I was living in London, I also took the opportunity to study astrology at the Faculty of Astrological Studies (FAS). Here, I found a world of astrological knowledge and education of exceptional quality and professionalism, that is difficult to find elsewhere. After years of rigorous study and incursion into the different specialised modules offered at the FAS, I have recently earned my FAS Diploma, in 2022. I cannot thank enough all the teachers that I found at the Faculty, who are continuously transmitting such a high standard of astrological knowledge.
Hence, throughout the span of nine years that I lived in London, from 2010 to 2019, I consistently combined the study and practice of both wisdoms, Kabbalah and Astrology, attending Z’ev ben Shimon Halevi’s group, the Faculty classes and other diverse seminars on spirituality, astrology and psychology that I found amongst the wide variety of groups that London offers. Looking to deepen my knowledge of Kabbalistic Astrology, in 2015 I translated the book The Anatomy of Fate, by Z’ev ben Shimon Halevi, into Spanish. This experience allowed me to deeply immerse myself in the profound realm of Kabbalistic Astrology and internalise the wisdom passed down by my esteemed teacher. Following this path of wisdom, in 2016, I embarked on the journey of sharing my knowledge by initiating small-scale Astrology and Kabbalah courses. Currently, I am actively expanding and refining these courses, with plans to offer more comprehensive teachings in the near future.
In 2019, I moved back to Spain, where I currently dedicate myself to different lines of astrological work. At the moment, I am writing a book titled Introduction to Kabbalistic Astrology that I hope will be ready for publication in 2024. I am also deeply interested in astrological research, particularly on the influence of astrological patterns and cycles throughout human history. In this regard, I have written articles that delve into the correlation between planetary configurations and significant global events, including pandemics and other crises spanning various historical periods, and I have also created videos on these topics on my YouTube channels. Along these lines, in March 2023 I delivered a conference at the Faculty of Astrological Studies in London, called “Into the Invisible Power of the Air and the Spirit”, which I will soon compile in other formats. During this talk, I delved into the influence of Pluto in Aquarius throughout history, from the era of the Greek philosophers to the present day, exploring the different “Air” innovations that it brought along, which transformed the course of humanity, as well as the spiritual power inherent in this planetary placement.
Regarding my astrological practice, from 2012 to the present I have accumulated extensive experience in the interpretation of natal charts. Humbly, I believe that I have helped numerous people gain deeper insights into their lives and the essence of their souls. Each time I engage in a natal chart reading, I consider it an honour to guide the consultant into the profound symbolism concealed within their chart, and assist them in unlocking their inner potential. Through the combination of knowledge of Kabbalah and Astrology, I have naturally come to specialise in the branch of Kabbalistic Astrology, exploring through the Natal Chart and the Tree of Life the dimensions of the soul and the spirit.
Hence, various facets converge in my astrological work, encompassing everything from individual consultations to teaching and research. Overall, I feel deeply fortunate and grateful to God for giving me the opportunity to dedicate my life to the profound wisdom of Spiritual Astrology.
Thank You, God!