Monica was raised on a farm in rural Missouri. As a young woman, she focused on becoming an attorney. After graduation from Westminster College, Monica attended the Law School at the University of Missouri. After graduating second in her class, Monica moved to Washington, D.C. to practice law with Latham & Watkins. The practice of law left her feeling conflicted and unhappy. Monica quit the field of law and went in search of something better. A friend suggested she get an astrology reading to gain insight. Monica became fascinated by astrology, started her studies, then went on to found and run her own private astrology practice. Monica is now semi-retired, giving a limited number of chart review sessions by phone.