According to a Pew Research Center study completed this year, queer Americans are just about twice as likely to engage in astrology (and other related practices like tarot) than the general population. The allure? The art of astrology does not focus on a belief, but rather on self-exploration and finding your place in the universe, aka community. For those of us raised on strict norms as dictated by organized religion, astrology offers a level of connection and spirituality free of dogma and persecution. Sexuality and gender identity are up for fluid exploration in the world of astrology; the appeal is obvious.
A shining star representing the queer world and beyond in the world of astrology is celebrity astrologist, author, celebrity life coach, and TV personality Kyle Thomas. Over the past decade, Kyle has become a global phenomenon and has provided cosmic guidance to celebrities, business executives, and prominent influencers. He serves as the official Resident Astrologer for People Magazine, @Horoscopes, and @Horo.ScopesDaily. He has also been featured on Access Hollywood, E! Entertainment, NBC, ABC, and CBS television, Good Morning America, TMZ, The Today Show, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, the New York Post, Page Six, Hulu, Seventeen Magazine, the Daily Mail, Marie Claire, VICE, Newsweek, the Economic Times, and the list goes on. He is currently expanding his reach even further with more projects in the works.
Kyle came into his connection with spirituality and astrology early on, even before understanding what it entailed. As his education and experience exploring the world of astrology grew, he began to understand his place in the universe and his learning that it is all connected.
I was raised Catholic. However, I began to have very profound psychic and intuitive visions, so I was always a bit “eccentric.” I have a deep connection to angelic energy and have connected to these divine energies since I was a child. While I can even remember (what I interpret to be) angels came to visit me when I was in the crib (seriously). I have also met individuals in my life in the physical form who I believe have been angelic forces.
Growing up, I was always very connected to my innate gifts, and was lucky to have a connection to Christianity, and had parents and my grandparents to help encourage me to connect to spirituality. While I would not consider myself Catholic any longer, I still believe in angels, Jesus Christ, and the saints—but from my decades of research, I also believe that all “spirits” that humanity has connected to, whether that’s the ancient Gods or nature, they all exist and can be accessed. Yet, growing up, I was always the weird astrology kid. But hey, it was important for me to experience that, and now I own it as an integral part of my identity—and luckily, people worldwide are resonating with my art. That means so much to me.
According to Kyle, we all have the ability to connect with the universe. Spirituality and astrology are constants, and to connect with them, one must truly understand and be true to oneself. This ideal is essentially at the core of faith-based religions but often gets mired down by rules and limiting ideas, especially when it pertains to the queer community. Kyle’s instruction goes beyond sexuality, class, gender, or race.
Ultimately, I believe that there is a spiritual side to life, whether it is seen or unseen, and we can find it most prominently when we focus on nature, our higher selves, and treating people with compassion, love, kindness, and focus on art. Artists, in themselves, are also spiritual in the sense that they can sometimes channel divine energy. I also believe all people—regardless of whether they believe in spirituality or any form of religion—possess intuitive gifts. It’s as simple as “trusting your gut” or a fight or flight response, but the more that we practice and are open to them, the more that we can enhance them. That’s why, even though some people are “born” with natural gifts, I believe everyone can practice their intuition and not only become more in touch with themselves, but with the harmony and movement of the universe.
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Kyle came into his relationship with astrology before even understanding he was part of the queer community. Now, his queer and astrology complement each other in a very personal way.
Surprisingly, I did not “know” I was gay growing up. I just thought I was extra sensitive and creative, but I fell in love with my best friend in high school, and since I wasn’t drawn to men out of pure sexuality, it was more that he and I found a deep soul connection. It was very passionate and overpowering. At that point in time, I realized that “love,” regardless of gender, was never wrong and that there was something different out there for me. To this day, I am a romantic, and even though that initial love story didn’t work out at that time, I still prefer opening my heart and soul to connect with someone more intimately.
I believe that being gay has given me a unique perspective on people, life, and art. Astrology has been an integral part of my life for thirty years, and I wanted to learn more not only about myself, but the world, and other people. Myth, ancient civilization, and human psychology have always been deep passions for me. While I am publicly known as a Celebrity Astrologer, I also consider myself a spiritual artist, and my sexuality is like art; it is motivated by emotion, creativity, and my passion.
Kyle’s place as a highly regarded celebrity astrologer (his celeb client list is long) makes sense, given that he has a keen understanding of the arts and how Hollywood works. He started early in life as a trained professional actor and writer, beginning by directing plays with his cousins. He started acting at age 8, wrote his first novel at age 13, and did extensive professional theater work in Wisconsin and Chicago before earning his degrees in Psychology and English at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Hollywood was calling, and his move to start his own production company at the age of 22 would shift his full-time journey into the world of astrology.
I moved to Los Angeles on a solar eclipse in September 2015. I wept on the plane because I knew my life was changing, and I was about to begin a whole new life chapter. My attorney, Katherine Imp, who is still my friend and attorney to this day, encouraged me to take the leap to Hollywood. When coming to Los Angeles, I spent time focusing on being a television writer and independent producer. However, the strangest thing happened during the years that followed.
Growing up, I was always the “weird astrology kid” who would ask everyone their zodiac sign the first time I met them. I also had been raised to be super spiritual and was born with highly intense psychic and intuitive gifts, so I also began practicing Tarot when I was 18. I became highly skilled at practicing astrology and my intuitive gifts. I began to start posting them on Facebook, and they started going viral. On the side to make extra money, I also started doing astrology and Tarot readings for celebrities (because of my network in Los Angeles)—and they started referring me to their friends, who were also celebrities and powerful movers and shakers. Then astrology blogs began to reach out to hire me to write their predictions. And then suddenly in 2019, I got a phone call from Cosmopolitan Magazine. They said, “Everyone is talking about your predictions because they’re so accurate, so we want to interview you.” But it was the scariest thing in my entire life because I realized I had to jump fully into becoming a pop culture astrologer and leave behind my entire filmmaking career. So I leapt. Suddenly, publications nationwide all wanted to feature me, and celebrities everywhere wanted to do readings with me. Since then, it’s blown up. It’s taken an immense amount of work—I’m not an “overnight success.” I’ve put thousands of hours, tears, love, passion, sorrow, and all of my soul into it. But I believe the universe needs my light and all of my emotion and art.
Kyle has been self-taught and has read thousands of books on the subject. He has worked with high-profile people who include politicians, CEOs, and celebrities around the globe, and has been published on every continent save for Antarctica. He continues to be the go-to astrologer on screen, with other projects on the near horizon that will make him even more of a household name. What is the winning element of what he does that has made him such a sensation?
There are many reasons that set me apart, but the first is that I am accurate. I also seek to empower people, regardless of whether they are famous or powerful or not, with my art. While I enjoy working with powerful people, I don’t treat them as “famous.” I treat them as a human. We all have human needs. Everyone wants to know about love, success, health, and happiness. Regardless if someone is famous or not, I put all of my focus on them and guide them to their heart’s desires. At the end of the day, I want to be a light that they feel has changed their lives for the better.
And how does astrology play a part in Kyle’s own life?
Well, of course, I map out my own astrology daily, monthly, and yearly timing so I know where I am headed. And of course, I will look at the stars of my close friends and family—but I often look at astrological compatibility in romance to see where there may be opportunities for connection or challenges. Plus, I like to just have fun with it! I’m obsessed with astrology, and it’s such a passion at the center of my being. Being able to work in the media—television, podcasting, magazines, newspapers, and beyond—on a worldwide level fills me with such gratitude.
For the queer community, Kyle has partnered with Best Man Matchmaking and serves as the company’s resident astrologist, helping queer men find their soul mate. What can the queer community learn from the universe when it comes to love and dating?
Romantic compatibility is not just focused on Sun signs. Compatibility is far more complex than that. Sometimes people are like, “I won’t date this sign,” and what I try to remind them is that relationships are multi-faceted. I also try to remind people that even “incompatible” zodiac signs can work. I’ve dated—and had successful relationships—with every single zodiac sign. At the end of the day, it’s not just raw astrological compatibility; it’s also the hard work we put into a relationship. If you want to make it work, you can, but people need to be on the same page, and communication, integrity, and sensitivity are crucial no matter what the relationship is: romantically, platonically, family, or beyond.
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Kyle’s astrological advice for the queer community goes beyond love and dating. Given the turmoil we are facing politically as a community, he knows the power of astrology and how it can all unite us.
The key to everything is community. We must remember that even though we are all individuals with diverse backgrounds, we must come from a place of compassion, kindness, and support. The upcoming years (and decades) promise a lot of change, but the more than that, we unite and know that we can evolve the world to a better, more beautiful place, we can emerge into a new era where life is more magical than it has ever been before. While I am a Millennial, the key is to also outreach to other generations around us and forge alliances and seek to empower one another rather than driving divisions between us. At the end of the day, regardless of whether we are queer or not, we must remember that people just want to be loved, accepted, heard, and honored. This is why we must celebrate diversity rather than fight against it.
Most recently, Kyle appeared in People Magazine’s first reality show, The Fourth Wall. In his episode (available on the magazine’s app), Kyle appears with Editor in Chief Charlotte Triggs as the audiences get a glimpse of the work Kyle does for the publication. They have more projects in the works, and Kyle is far along on his mission to empower people with astrology on a global scale. How does he maintain his mental health while being pulled in so many different directions?
I’m a Midwestern boy at heart, and my family is the core of my soul. My family keeps me centered. Plus, I have an incredible community of friends all over the nation who love and support me. While I am immensely proud of what I have built, I am still that Midwestern boy who likes to be silly, kind, and compassionate. I can be geeky and down-to-earth. Gratitude is a deep part of my soul, so the ability to radiate my light on such a vast scale worldwide fills me with sensitivity, and I even cry about how grateful I am sometimes. It’s always happy tears.
In truth, I seek to continue to build my spiritual connection with the universe, so prayer, meditation, and stillness are important at times. Yet, I am also a very social human, so spending time with family and friends really grounds me, as well as my sweet little Shiba Inu, Leo. I love creating art—I write lyrics for my professional music producer, Craig Snider, who has worked with major artists like Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, and beyond, as well as I paint. I’m working on a new fantasy novel, too. Beyond that, I love exercise and spending time in nature. Travel has also become one of my favorite things, and I went to Europe for the first time in 2025. I am taking my mother to Montreal this year, and my family and I are going to London, Italy, Greece, and beyond next year.
He isn’t just putting on a show for Hollywood with his skill. He is building a legacy.
I am a spiritual artist who synthesizes art, astrology, spirituality, and psychology into my work. I think the most important thing I want in the future is that I want to shine so brightly that I can empower and give hope to those who are lost in the darkness. I want to make the world a brighter and better place. When I bring the full majesty of the heavens to the world, then my mission in this lifetime will be complete.
And his message to the queer community?
Know that no matter what happens, if we work as a community, we will be a force greater than a tsunami, louder than thunder, and brighter than the sunrise. Love one another. Be kind. And if you are ever afraid or feel like you are in darkness, know that you are not alone. Humanity is a tapestry of beauty, so we must celebrate that—and become one.
Follow Kyle at www.KyleThomasAstrology.com
Last modified: September 4, 2025
