mEET kIRSTIE gRECO, FOUNDER OF GUIDED BY THE MOON cO.

Hey! I’m Kirstie — an artist, tattooer, and a proud girl mom, dedicated to living intentionally and creating a life that feels aligned with the highest version of myself. I grew up in a small steel town in Ohio, where grit and strength run through my veins. From a young age, I was drawn to art, and tattoos became a powerful form of self-expression for me. My journey into tattooing started in 2007 when I got my first tattoo at 16, and from that moment, I knew it was my calling to pursue a career that honored creativity.

However, life took me on a detour as I spent years searching for my true purpose. I thought I was supposed to climb the corporate ladder, but no matter how hard I tried, I felt disconnected from my authentic self. It was only when I embraced the principles of self-discovery and started living more intentionally that everything began to shift. I realized I had been living based on others’ expectations rather than prioritizing what truly brought me joy and fulfillment.

After graduating from The University of Akron with a degree in Food & Environmental Nutrition, I ventured into the corporate world. While learning about nutrition and the mind-body connection, I discovered the profound impact that stress and gut health have on mental well-being. This realization was a wake-up call — I knew I needed to make a drastic change to align my life with my true purpose. The decision to leave my corporate job was not easy, but it set me on a path toward self-discovery, guided by my growing interest in working with astrology and human design to live by my unique blueprint. These tools helped me navigate the overwhelming process of reconnecting with myself and embracing my uniqueness while creating my own definition of success based on these concepts. As a result, I get to live a life by design in complete alignment with my soul purpose.

Through my journey, I learned to quiet my self-limiting beliefs and replaced them with empowering affirmations. With the belief that I was meant for something greater, I took another leap towards my highest self in 2019, pursuing my passion for a creative career in tattooing. In November 2021, I began my tattoo apprenticeship part-time, and by Spring 2022, I took a full-time leap to fully immerse myself in my craft. After two and a half years of dedication, I completed my apprenticeship in February 2024 and became a full-time tattoo artist, creating a life I love, doing what I’ve always dreamed of.

Throughout my journey, I’ve also had the honor of being featured for my creative vision and big dreams four times, which has further fueled my passion for authentic self-expression. I now use my expertise in self-discovery, human design, and intentional living to guide others toward aligning with their true selves and creating lives that feel just as fulfilling as mine. I believe that living in alignment with your authenticity is the key to unlocking your full potential, and I am here to help you do just that.