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Meet The Archer

Hi, I’m Dilay!

Sagittarius Sun • Taurus Ascendant • Cancer Moon

I’ve been fascinated by astrology since I was a kid. As a Sagittarius myself, I think I always had a search for meaning in my life, in whichever form was appropriate for my age at the time.

I still have the little “Sagittarius” book someone in my family got me from a summer fair in our coastal town—which truly made me feel like“Huh, I definitely resonate with this.” Little did I know, there was so much more to astrology than Sun signs, and that I’d one day fall deeply in love with the entire system.

Dilay with her graphic, blue and silver eyeliner, smiling at the camera. She is wearing a dark jean jacket.

I come from a science background: I hold a BSc in Molecular Biology and Genetics, and an MSc in Medical Genetics and Genomics. While these fields are very different from astrology on the surface, I think my scientific training has shaped the way I approach astrology—curious, grounded, and always asking why.

I’d always felt drawn to the UK and moved to Scotland in 2019 to pursue my Master’s degree (& live out my Outlander dreams).

As all of us know, in 2020 the pandemic became the reality of our lives, and during that time astrology was a major tool for meaning and perspective for me. After all, I was living my 12th house profection year and all I could do was stay at home and expand my inner world!

So that is how I began formally studying astrology in 2020. Since then, I’ve completed both foundation and advanced-level courses, as well as various workshops and courses on other astrology branches.

Dilay is standing at a lakeside at Scotland, wearing a black coat, white scarf and sheer leggings. She is laughing at the camera. The weather is typical gloomy, gray Scotland weather.

While I was working as a bioinformatician in Scotland, I realised that if this was my entire life, I would feel quite unfulfilled. I decided to take a chance on myself and that is when I went full-time with my astrology journey.

I got recruited by a major astrology app in 2021 while building up my own business, and left the app this year after offering my services there for almost 4 years. Within that time, I provided over 5,400 consultations in live chat format, and maintained a 4.9/5.0 rating.

In 2024, I founded The Archer Astrology to help others make sense of their inner world and life path, just like I was able to do for myself. Whether you’re an astrology regular or just curious, I’m here to help you connect the dots between your chart and your everyday life.

Astrology has been an amazing guide through the chaos—giving me the tools to understand, process, and reframe the unpredictable parts of life. While my life has been marked by academic achievements, astrology has offered me a different kind of insight—one that’s about softness, self-reflection, and meaning.

It’s become one of my favourite tools for self-discovery, and I’m so excited to share it with you—wherever you are on your journey.

About The Archer Astrology

Dilay is making a heart shape with her hands above her head. She is looking back at the camera, smiling. On the background the crowd gathered for Taylor Swift's Era Tour is visible.

Why “The Archer”?

The Archer is the symbol of Sagittarius—a sign known for its quest for truth, meaning, and self-understanding. As a Sagittarius myself, I’ve always resonated deeply with this image: someone aiming their arrow toward clarity, growth, and greater awareness.

The name is also obviously inspired by Taylor Swift’s song “The Archer,” which beautifully captures themes of vulnerability, reflection, and the inner battles we all face in trying to understand who we are. That emotional honesty and search for self are at the heart of what astrology means to me—and what I hope to offer through The Archer Astrology.

A concert scene with a vibrant crowd seen through two hands forming a heart shape. The photo has a beautiful purplish tint. The photo is taken at Taylor Swift's Era Tour in Amsterdam.

My approach

I strive to make every astrology reading inclusive, compassionate, and grounded. My goal is for each client to feel seen, heard, and genuinely understood. By blending the structured wisdom of Hellenistic techniques with the nuance of modern interpretations, I offer readings that are both rooted in tradition and relevant to the complexities of today’s world.

Whether you’re navigating big transitions or simply curious about your chart, I aim to meet you where you are—with insight, care, and zero judgment.

My journey

I began studying astrology in 2020, and since then, I’ve completed advanced training in both Hellenistic and modern astrology techniques. Over time, I’ve developed a reading style that blends the best of both worlds—honouring the depth and structure of ancient traditions while embracing the nuance and psychological insight of modern approaches.

This fusion allows me to offer grounded, thoughtful readings that reflect the complexity of your lived experience and help you navigate your path with clarity.

My Studies

Courses

  • Foundational Astrology (8 months, 2020)

    • Natal chart interpretation (planets, signs, houses, aspects), elements & modalities, asteroids, fixed stars, lots/parts, and chart indicators for health, career, relationships, marriage, and children

  • Advanced Astrology (7 months, 2021)

    • Hellenistic and modern timing techniques (transits, Firdaria, annual profections, Zodiacal Releasing, secondary progressions, tertiary progressions, solar arc, planetary returns, lunar phase returns), essential dignities & debilities, almutens, relationship analysis techniques (synastry, composite, Davison), rectification, astrocartography

  • Horary Astrology (4 months, 2024)

  • Rune (2 months, 2025)

  • Medical Astrology (2025 - continuing)

  • Karmic and Esoteric Astrology (5 months, 2025 - continuing)

  • Foundational Tarot (5 months, 2025 - continuing)

Seminars & Workshops

  • Chart Interpretation Workshop (2 months, 2021)

  • (in)ner Tarot Self-Guided Course (2023)

  • Astrology & Chakra Balancing Workshop (2024)

  • Astrology & Sufism Workshop (2024)

  • Astrology-Based Healing Crystals Workshop (2024)

  • Ancestral Transference Workshop (2024)

  • Chart Interpretation & Healing Workshop (2024)

  • Karmic Healing Workshop (2024)

  • Relationship Astrology (2025)

  • Astrogeomancy (2025)

Get to know more about me

  • I am a yapper at heart (Mercury in Sagittarius if you couldn’t tell)

  • Extroverted introvert (very fun until my social battery runs down and I get my RBF on)

  • I’m the mom friend - snacks, medicine, emotional support, all available

  • I take my Kindle literally everywhere, even when I know I won’t read at all

  • I used to hate summer, but five years in Scotland have changed me, I’ve noticed that I actually love seeing the seasons change

  • oversharer, overexplainer, overpacker

  • I started learning Gàidhlig this year, though I don’t think I’ll be able to go past Halò and Tapadh leat in my day-to-day life

Let’s stay connected!

I post updates, sneak peeks, and astro rambles on:

Instagram: @thearcherastrology

Tiktok: @thearcherastrology