Dr. Nicole Rawls
Anthropologist Astrologer Artist
~An Anthropologist Committed To A Liberatory Humanity
In Person Astrology
Mini Readings
April 26th
Nobody’s Darling
1744 W Balmoral Ave
Chicago, Il
Come have a drink and learn a little bit more about the energies you were born with! Dr. Nicole Rawls is an anthropologist and astrologer who reads the chart through a Black queer lens and is offering mini astrology readings on the New Moon in Taurus.
30 Minutes - $50
15 Minutes - $25
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Embodied Strategic Dreaming
How do we learn to embody the knowledge we have learned?
What does it mean to strategically dream as a way to world-build the societies we say we want to live in?
Can we allow ourselves to play in the dreamscape(s) and bring those dreams into reality?
If we are our ancestors’ wildest dreams, how do we dream WITH them as a liberatory practice?
These are some of the questions I explore in my Patreon as a way to create a space for people to imagine our world differently and then dare to bring those imaginations into reality. Subscribe to learn more and have access to exclusive content.
APRIL CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Use code "SPRING" for $25 off a Journey to Self reading till May!
Use code "SPRING" for $25 off a Journey to Self reading till May!
Dr. Nicole Rawls
Welcome! My name is Dr. Nicole Rawls and I am an anthropologist, astrologer, poet, and strategic dreamer.
I use my knowledge and training to deconstruct societal mindsets and imagine a world without oppressive systems governing us. I obtained my Ph.D. in Anthropology from Michigan State University in 2011, specializing in race, racism, citizenship, and the nation-state. I previously taught and worked at Michigan State University, The University of Bristol (UK), Beloit College and Brown University before leaving higher education in 2021. You can read more about me here.
My work and offerings are multifaceted.
I am the founder of Truesdell & Associates, LLC - a boutique Executive Strategy Firm. With a focus on creating clarity, choice, and action through a humane lens, I offer cultural and organizational strategy services to individuals and organizations/businesses alike through a process I call “ embodied strategic dreaming”. I am really interested in exploring the question: What does it mean to be human? And to answer that one must go on a ride through space and time and understand how we became a society that values dehumanization in the first place. This is where my creative work comes in. As the creator of “Embodied Strategic Dreaming” I help others learn to believe and embody their experiences and learnings and work in the dreamscapes as a way to strategically world-build the societies we say we want to fully live through my podcast, Patreon, writings, speaking, astrological analysis, creative projects, and active social media presence, where I discuss a wide range of topics including the concept of the human, ancestors, and society. My multidisciplinary approach allows me to bridge the gap between academia and spirituality, offering a unique perspective that challenges existing norms and encourages individuals to imagine a world free from oppressive systems. I am currently working on my first book, “Reclaiming My Wild: A Modern Day Marronage Folktale” (working title).
My passion lies in my commitment to social change and the belief in the transformative power of imagination and dreaming to have us come back to our humanity.
Yappin w/ the Stars - The Podcast
(LATEST EPISODE)
Welcome to “Yappin with the Stars”- a show where I talk about Life and Spirit with help from the planets, stars and zodiacs. I am your host and guide Nicole Rawls, PhD - anthropologist, astrologer, and artist - and this is anthropology and astrology my way.
New episodes drop weekly on Wednesday's - subscribe to my YouTube to be notified!
April 2nd-8th Forecast:
Neptune moves into Aries
Mercury direct in Pisces
April 7th Venus retrograde in Pisces till April 12th
Mars STILL in Cancer Minor Grand Trine b/w Saturn in Pisces, Mars in Cancer and Uranus In Taurus (April 4th)
Moon starts in Taurus and ends in Virgo during this period
Saturn, North Node, Venus, and Mercury conjunct in Pisces (April 6th)
This is a time of endings and beginnings. What is coming to a close in your life (look to your Pisces house) that will help you initiate a new beginning (Aries house) where you are leading with your head instead of following a collective ideology?
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You have a vision. You’re building something bold, something necessary—but you don’t need to do it alone. Through Embodied Strategic Dreaming, I help visionaries, creatives, and leaders turn their biggest ideas into actionable, sustainable strategies.
Whether you’re a founder, a creative, or an organization seeking clarity, we’ll design a roadmap that aligns with your purpose and leads to real transformation.
