| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession | Professor, Psychological astrologer, Author |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Light Golden Brown |
| Career | |
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | • The Samuel Washington Allen Prize from the New England Poetry Club for the poem sequence "Cerebral Hemorrhage." (2020) • Santa Barbara Local Heroes Award (2009) • The Hope Award from Sierra Tucson Treatment Center (2009) |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | Year, 1958 |
| Age (as of 2025) | 67 Years |
| Birthplace | New York City, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| College/University | Pacifica Graduate Institute, California |
| Educational Qualification | Ph.D. (Psychology) |
| Social Media | • Instagram |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Jennifer Freed
- Jennifer’s father was a Broadway actor, and her mother was a public relations consultant. During her childhood, her family moved to Los Angeles from New York for her father to pursue acting in Hollywood.
- Jennifer loves writing and credits this to her grandmother, who was a writer herself.
- Jennifer’s life to an unexpected turn at the age of 19 when she met with an astrologer named Alvina Manning, who read her charts, which had a profound impact on her life and led her to understand herself better. While sharing her journey in an interview, she further said,
This led me to pursue both my psychology training and a deep dive into astrology for the rest of my life. At that time most people absolutely made fun of me and thought I was a kook “believing in “astrology. After ten years of study and practice in my twenties, I started training therapists and others how to use astrology. I have been teaching for 30 years.”
- In 1999, Jennifer, along with her partner Rendy Freedman, co-founded AHA! (Attitude, Harmony, and Achievement), a nonprofit dedicated to empowering teens, parents, and educators.
An old photo of Jennifer Freed (in brown coat) with her colleagues
- Jennifer has worked with numerous public service organisations, including the Santa Barbara Rape Crisis Center, Family Violence Prevention Program, Pacific Pride Foundation, and Florence Crittendon in San Francisco.
- Jennifer is an ardent supporter of the LGBTQ movement.
- As an astrologer, Jennifer established international astrological counselling seminars featuring renowned guest teachers.
- Jennifer won the Santa Barbara Local Heroes Award and the Hope Award in 2009 for creating an innovative curriculum for high school students, leading to a 75% reduction in school suspensions.
- Between the age of 30 and 50, Jennifer has written 10 books on the subjects of social and emotional learning and typology. Most prominent among them are Lessons from Stanley the Cat, Use Your Planets Wisely, and A Map to Your Soul.
Cover photo of the book written by Jennifer Freed
- Jennifer featured in several media outlets in 2025 for the discussions related to the intersections of astrology, psychology, and personal development.
- As of August 2025, Jennifer has 51.1k followers on Instagram and 32k followers on Facebook.
- Jennifer loves to maintain her fitness and exercise as well as meditate on a regular basis.
- Jennifer is an avid animal lover.
