Cover Natalia Hau is a Bali-based astrocartographer (Photo: courtesy of Natalia Hau)
Natalia Hau is a Bali-based astrocartographer (Photo: courtesy of Natalia Hau)
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Natalia Hau, the Singaporean astrocartographer behind the viral Astro Nat account, on the Middle East warning that went viral and why she is now turning her focus to corporate advisory
Natalia Hau is the Singaporean astrologer behind the viral Instagram account Astro Nat, where she shares astrocartography readings—a form of astrology that maps planetary influences onto different places around the world to suggest how location can affect travel, work and life outcomes. Based in Bali, she first drew widespread attention in February after posting a warning based on a reading that suggested conflicts and violence the Middle East, and discouraging non-essential travel. It went viral amid regional tensions, turning her from a niche creator into a widely listened-to voice on travel astrology.
Now, she is starting a corporate astrocartography advisory, working with founders, executives and international decision-makers on everything from market expansion timing to executive relocations. She spoke to Tatler about why she believes the world's most powerful decision-makers have always known the value of the stars.
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Above Natalia Hau (Photo: courtesy of Natalia Hau)
Natalia Hau (Photo: courtesy of Natalia Hau)
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What did you do before you were a travel astrologer?
I graduated with a business degree, majored in marketing, and I was in the sustainability space for long time, in renewable energy. My natural inclination has always been towards industries that impact people on a large scale. I also had a stint in luxury retail. It was fun, but it didn’t really have that humanitarian aspect that I really wanted.
Astrocartography is a relatively niche discipline. How did you learn to do it?
I’m largely self-taught. I did readings with other astrocartographers because I was so interested in [the concept] and I went to the places that they recommended [for courses], but they didn’t really vibe with me. I went down the rabbit hole and did my own research and read a lot of books. I adapted [the techniques] to an approach that I felt worked for me and my clients.
How did you first get into astrology?
I grew up in a Methodist, Christian environment in Singapore. I followed religion because my parents and my peers told me to—but it didn’t resonate with me. I didn’t feel like [religion offered] any practical steps to improve my life—I was just told to have blind faith. I was lost for a couple of years, and when I found astrology, everything just clicked. The money came and the recognition came.
In a post introducing yourself to new followers on February 24, you noted that your account was still quite new. Just two days later, you posted the Middle East warning. What did you see on the maps, and what made you decide to post publicly?
All astrologers do is study patterns. We just collect data and then we draw correlations and historical events that have similar alignments planetarily, and then we come to certain conclusions. We could be wrong, of course; we’re only human. But as a travel astrologer, my primary goal is to make sure that people have the right information. It is not fear-mongering. It is more like, this is the information, you do with it what you want and prepare accordingly.
Above Natalia Hau (Photo: courtesy of Natalia Hau)
Natalia Hau (Photo: courtesy of Natalia Hau)
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When tensions flared and the conflict broke out, you said publicly that you really didn’t want to be right about the war. What was that morning like for you, watching the news unfold and your comments section explode simultaneously?
I woke up to my phone blowing up. From 5,000 followers, it was 170,000 in 48 hours, so my nervous system was [shot]. I was doing this in my villa in Bali. I was alone physically, but my face and my voice were all over [the internet]. I had no support system. I was talking to my friends and my family, but just the juxtaposition of it all—being sequestered and taking it all in myself—was quite emotional.
Your comments section became a place where people turned to you for reassurance. One commenter wrote they were stuck in Dubai with a two-year-old. How do you cope with knowing what you say might frighten people??
I have to set boundaries. When it happened, I got thousands of DMs like, “I’m travelling from Dubai, from Australia, from India to Dubai on these dates—should I go?” I’m not a travel ChatGPT, I cannot be answering that. These are just general dates and, of course, I have workshops to help you figure out your chart and whether the [planetary movements] will impact you personally.
Above Natalia Hau (Photo: courtesy of Natalia Hau)
Natalia Hau (Photo: courtesy of Natalia Hau)
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You said in an update on that viral post, “I’m a travel astrologer, not a war general. All I’m saying is tensions will rise and travel plans might be disrupted.” How do you navigate the boundary between guidance and prophecy?
[Everything I said] was strictly based on my charts. I did not look at the news. I mean, we know what was going on in the background, but I was just looking at my charts. I try to be as human as possible. My delivery is quite dry sometimes, but I don’t like to be chirpy about these things because there’s cognitive dissonance there. I don’t want to be tone deaf. So I tend to be a bit more stoic and dry in my delivery. I just do the best I can to tell my audience what I see. If I’m wrong, I will admit I’m wrong. I’ve always said that. Be cautious, buy travel insurance (laughs).
What do you want a Tatler reader to understand about what you do that they might have dismissed before?
It’s not fluff. It’s really about trusting your own gut and your intuition. Use astrology or whatever modality suits you. If everyone could be open-minded to that, the world would be a better place.
You launched your corporate astrocartography business recently and I understand you're booked by private clients until the summer—is that right?
I’m booked out till August. I have a million things to do, and I think that’s why launching a B2B business is a relief for me, so I can focus on less volume, quality over quantity clients—and watch my nervous system and my energy.
Li Ka-shing has an astrologer on staff. Whatever I’m doing is not new. I’m just doing it from a very geopolitical angle, and that’s my strength.
You also help founders, executives and companies think about market expansion, executive relocation, and timing decisions around geopolitical and energetic shifts. What convinced you the corporate world as ready for this?
In the late 1800s, JP Morgan [allegedly said] millionaires don’t use astrology, billionaires do. Li Ka-shing has an astrologer on staff. Whatever I’m doing is not new. I’m just doing it from a very geopolitical angle, and that’s my strength. I know when certain things will hit certain regions, so companies have to adapt. It could be a natural disaster. I’m able to point that out to them.
What’s the craziest request you’re getting for readings? Are people asking you for lottery ticket numbers?
Yes! Some people were like, “Can you help me find a husband?” I do that too, depending on their life goals. I’ll help them find places in the world where the men are more aligned with them (laughs).
As Content Director at Tatler Hong Kong, Tara shapes the brand's editorial vision and reports on Asia's most influential figures — from CEOs and business leaders to designers. In her dual role as Head of VIP, she curates star-studded events and builds the relationships and communities that define the brand. Born and raised in the Middle East, she honed her craft in Dubai, crafting communication strategies for luxury brands across the Gulf. Follow her on Instagram @tarasobti.
