Evan Nathaniel Grim Live From The Los Angeles Astro Salon
The Great Untethering: Forecasting the Road to 2032 and the Evolution of Modern Relationships
Evan Nathaniel Grim went from digital brand strategist to full-time astrologer overnight after what he describes as a “freak concussion.” In less time than it takes to complete most foundational courses, he has propelled himself into a TikTok and entertainment sensation, with his work featured everywhere from The Economist and E! News to People Magazine.
I have a confession: I was not a fan when I first encountered him. I was at Dynasty Typewriter when his face popped up on the screen promoting an upcoming night of readings, and I immediately recoiled.
Was it jealousy at his social media fame that sparked my ire? Perhaps. I’m one of those crusty snobs who believes that astrology is a nuanced, one-on-one affair, and I’m inherently distrustful of anyone who makes their bread and butter announcing the daily transits. And, if I’m honest, my own fear of going on camera makes me distrustful of anyone who spends their time in front of one.
But when I finally had the opportunity to meet Evan, I was proven wrong — humbled even — and reminded of a fact I’m often quick to forget: sometimes things are popular because they’re good.
It turns out Evan is a damn fine astrologer. He’s well-researched, authentically magnetic, and possesses a rare talent for connecting with people. He’s also been blessed with a psychic touch that gives his predictions an eerie level of accuracy. It’s not an exaggeration to say that he has forced me to reframe my definition of “good” astrology.
At the end of 2025, he graciously made time to speak at the Los Angeles Astro Salon. We discussed his personal story and the year ahead. Unfortunately, before I could release the episode, life happened—and here we are. We’re now in the early stretches of February 2026, and so far, Evan’s assessment of the year is right on.
Fortunately, much of our talk is evergreen, making this a recording I see myself returning to often over the coming years.
What follows is an excerpt from that conversation, recorded at the Philosophical Research Society on Tuesday, December 16th, as part of my monthly Los Angeles Astro Salon.
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The following has been condensed and edited for print.
The Concussion & The Calling
Vivi Henriette: You have a really interesting story. You’ve talked about coming to astrology following a concussion—could you tell us how that happened?
Evan Nathaniel Grim: It truly found me; I wasn’t looking for it. In 2019, I was working in New York City in data analytics and marketing strategy for luxury brands like Gucci and Louis Vuitton. Astrology was mostly just the joke you’d throw around—the idea that twelve signs meant twelve personalities seemed shallow to me.
Then, I had a freak accident at a nightclub called the Pyramid Club. I was laughing so hard that I keeled over; I threw my head back just as a friend was leaning down. The back of my head hit his eyebrow ridge—the hardest part of the face. It felt like a golf ball hit me from a hundred yards away. Shortly after, while still hazy from the injury, I walked into a shop and a piece of Labradorite started “screaming” my name. The clerk told me Scorpios were often drawn to it. I’m a Scorpio, but I figured the odds were just one in twelve. However, as my head cleared, I started having these strange, extrasensory connections with nature—specifically a tree by the East River that I felt compelled to meditate in front of every day. That was the catalyst.
The Corporate Anchor
Vivi Henriette: I’m curious if your background in corporate America was actually a secret form of training—a way to ground you. You have the ability to access these really distant places, but you’re also very grounded, whereas you meet some people in this field and you feel like they’ve just “left the planet.” Was that an important part of your journey?
Evan Nathaniel Grim: I have a “boss upstairs” for sure—my Capricorn Saturn and Scorpio stellium. It is a blessing and a curse. When I was at Northwestern University, I felt the pressure to go to McKinsey or Goldman Sachs. I actually had an “ego death” in 2012, but my Saturn told me to get a practical job and just “do the thing.”
When I finally announced to my corporate office over Zoom that I was an astrologer, it was freeing, but that background still drives me. I see the summit I’m working toward, and I enjoy the process of walking there. For Capricorn placements, we want to have that plan. I have to catch myself sometimes because I’ve found a rhythm online, but that “corporate” side of me ensures I don’t stay completely untethered.
Sheet Music of the Soul
Vivi Henriette: In Geoffrey Cornelius’s book The Moment of Astrology, he talks about a “moment” that happens between the reader and the client where something else—something psychic—takes over. It sounds like you’re really good at tapping into that. Can you tell me more about how you use degrees and intuition in your readings?
Evan Nathaniel Grim: I consider myself a psychic, and that instinct is probably doing half the work. Astrology for me is like sheet music—I hear almost a sound. Because I’m a musician, I look for patterns and universal language. When I look at a chart, I hear the sonic texture. Harsh aspects like Mars or Saturn have a sound like metal grating together; that’s how I hear a car accident.
I once did a blind reading for a stranger on Clubhouse. I saw her Saturn and Mars were both at 14 degrees. I asked, “Was your dad in a drunk driving accident when you were 14?” and she was stunned. I use “Degree Theory,” where you convert the degrees of the planets into ages. About 90% of the time, it resonates in shocking ways. The aspects are the “loud” parts of the sheet music. They define the song.
The Problem with Daily Content
Vivi Henriette: The thing that always trips me up is the consumption of daily content. I think the beauty of astrology is found in the longer patterns—the “shape” of our lives. I worry that the anxiety of “what is the moon doing today” makes astrology do something it isn’t actually good at. How do you think about that as a creator?
Evan Nathaniel Grim: I want to be the Charli XCX of astrologers—Top 40, but still indie. I try to thread the needle where I’m appealing to a lot of people, but I’m still forcing them to learn what a superior square is. I understand that anxiety, which is why I’ve actually pared back my posting schedule. You don’t want to drown in the collective energy.
I try to paint every transit as a spectrum of choice. It’s not a lottery; you aren’t just playing Powerball numbers with your Rising sign and waiting to win. I want to use the daily content as a gateway to help people restore faith in a realistic way, rather than just looking for tragedy.
The Oasis of 2026
Vivi Henriette: I’m going to end on a hopeful note. We’ve all been hearing so much about the volatility of 2026. How do you frame that “light at the end of the tunnel” for us?
Evan Nathaniel Grim: 2026 is an oasis in an otherwise dry and hot era. We’ve had Neptune and Saturn in Pisces lately, and a lot of people have gone into a depressing “hermit mode.” But next year, as planets move into fire and air signs, there is a “Great Untethering.” It’s a year for taking bold risks on things you’ve been ruminating on for years.
The Virgo-Pisces eclipses we’re moving through are about detoxifying—getting rid of the habits and people that drain us. People ask me when things get “better,” and I look to 2032 as the birth of a new system. Until then, my advice is to get back into your local community. We are biologically wired to process 25 deep relationships, not thousands of parasocial ones. Take your knowledge and do something with the person standing right in front of you. Localize your life.
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About Evan
Evan Nathaniel Grim went from successful digital strategist in New York to world-renowned astrologer practically overnight after a freak concussion. The concussion enhanced his connection to the spirit world and he’s now blazing a new trail in the field of astrology with his analytical approach and eerily accurate predictions. His straightforward yet deeply intuitive reading style has caught the attention of over 80 million people across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. He has been cited in The Economist, E! News, People, and more. He also hosts a live show doing on-the-spot readings of audience members at various theaters.
About Vivi
Vivi Henriette is an LA-based astrologer and tarot reader whose practice centers on storytelling, mythology, and collaborative divination. She creates a space for clients to reclaim their personal narratives through the lens of ancient archetypes. Vivi produces LA Astro Fest, hosts the Los Angeles Astro Salon, and creator of the podcast TALK TALK TALK. You can find her weekly writing on ritual and meaning at her Substack, ART of the ZODIAC.
About The Los Angeles Astro Salon
The Los Angeles Astro Salon is a monthly meetup for professional astrologers and serious astrology students of all levels. Hosted by Vivi Henriette of ART of the ZODIAC on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Philosophical Research Society, each Salon features a new co-host and a robust audience driven conversation.