Clarisse Monahan

Clarisse Monahan is one of the world’s leading astrocartographers, specializing in how place shapes the way we live, love and thrive. Clarisse is a Resident Astrologer for Soho House and brings her work to life through cultural and brand partnerships worldwide.

Her debut book, Astrocartography: An Astrologer’s Guide to Where You’ll Thrive (DK 2025), was a No. 1 bestseller in its category. Publishers Weekly called it “an entertaining debut primer... a New Age travel guide with earnest charm.” She created the proprietary Maphrodite astrocartography app to accompany her book, bringing astrocartography into everyday life in a way that’s intuitive and accessible. The Maphrodite app continues to rank among the top travel apps.

Clarisse’s next book, Rise & Align (DK November 2026), explores how to align daily routines with astrological rythms for personal growth and success and offers a practical framework for living with greater intention and awareness.

The founder of lifestyle brand Venus in Retrograde and astrology columnist for Vogue Scandinavia, Clarisse writes on astrological transits, culture and the intersection of the two. Her work has been featured in Bloomberg, National Geographic, Condé Nast Traveller, The Times (London), Marie Claire, ELLE, Cosmopolitan and the Evening Standard. Clarisse has partnered with leading brands to help guide consumers and business leaders alike. She has worked with Royal Caribbean to create the “Cosmic Cruise Control” campaign, bringing astrocartography-led travel to a mainstream audience.

Born in Ireland and based in Berlin, Clarisse gives consultations, in addition to workshops, keynotes and cultural partnerships with leading organizations around the world.