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Astrology for Beginners
A step-by-step guide to reading a natal chart, understanding the stars, and rediscovering your cosmic self.
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Astrology for BeginnersHalloween, Scorpio, and the Wisdom of the Seasons
Interested in my Scorpio New Moon gathering? Learn more or register here! Have you ever noticed how many of our holidays and seasonal celebrations seem to…
Astrology for BeginnersScorpio Season 2026
Scorpio season begins October 23! In this episode, we’ll explore the major transits of Scorpio season, including the Venus and Mercury retrogrades in Scorpio…
Astrology for BeginnersWhy Do Some Signs Have Two Planetary Rulers?
If you’ve been listening to recent episodes of the show, you’ve probably heard me refer to Mars and Pluto as co-rulers of Scorpio. And if you’re fairly new to…
Astrology for BeginnersMars Opposite Pluto: Force vs. Power
Later this week, on the same day that Venus stations retrograde in Scorpio (October 3), Mars in Leo opposes Pluto in Aquarius, potentially bringing up some…
Astrology for BeginnersLibra Season 2026: Venus Retrograde and a Deeper Look at Relationships
My September workshop, The Moon & Your Nervous System begins tonight at 7 PM ET! There's still time to register. This is a two-part workshop exploring what…
Astrology for BeginnersVenus in Scorpio: Setting the Stage for the Retrograde
Coming up: The Moon & Your Nervous System Join me for this two-part workshop exploring the connection between your natal Moon, your emotional patterns, and how…
Astrology for BeginnersListener Q&A: Retrograde Shadows, Prioritizing Transits & Missing Birth Times
Join me tonight for our New Moon gathering! There’s still time to register. Join us live or sign up to receive the recording afterward. Coming up later this…
Astrology for BeginnersSigns or Houses? A Deeper Look at the Lunar Nodes
Interested in my my September workshop The Moon & Your Nervous System? Or my next New Moon gathering? Learn more or register here…
Astrology for BeginnersUnderstanding the Lunar Eclipse in Pisces
The Pisces lunar eclipse arrives on August 28th, and with a tight square to Uranus, it could bring some unexpected changes. In this episode, we’ll look at the…
Astrology for BeginnersVirgo Season 2026: What to Expect and How to Work with It
Virgo Season begins on August 22nd, and while it will (as any Virgo season tends to do) bring our attention back to the details of daily life after a less…
Astrology for BeginnersHow Does Your Rising Sign Show up in YOU?
Have you ever noticed that two people with the same rising sign can express that sign's energy very differently? In this episode, we'll talk about how to dig…
Astrology for BeginnersThe Solar Eclipse in Leo
In this episode, we'll discuss the Solar Eclipse in Leo and why the new Leo–Aquarius cycle may begin changing the way each of us thinks about joy and authentic…
Astrology for BeginnersWhat Is the Full Moon in Aquarius Revealing for You?
This week’s powerful Full Moon in Aquarius brings up important questions about who we are, where we belong, and where we may be ready for something to change…
Astrology for BeginnersLeo Season 2026: What to Expect and How to Work with It
Leo season has arrived, and after an emotional and reflective Cancer season, the energy is finally beginning to shift. In this episode, we'll explore a season…
Astrology for BeginnersWhat to Do When the Astrology Scares You
Have you ever looked ahead at your transits and worried that something upsetting was about to happen? In this episode, we're talking about how fear or anxiety…
Astrology for BeginnersWait...How Can a New Moon Be Void of Course? A Listener Question Answered
A listener recently asked a question that seems like a contradiction: How can someone be born on a New Moon if their Moon is also void of course? Doesn't a…
Astrology for BeginnersFree Preview: Chiron in Taurus
Chiron has entered Taurus for the first time in roughly fifty years, beginning a new chapter in a collective healing journey that started when Chiron entered…
Astrology for BeginnersJupiter in Leo: What to Expect from the Year Ahead
Jupiter enters Leo on June 29, beginning a year-long cycle focused on creativity, confidence, self-expression, and the courage to be seen. In this episode…
Astrology for BeginnersCancer Season 2026: What to Expect and How to Work with It
Cancer season begins with the Summer Solstice and brings our attention back to home, family, emotional foundations, and the things that truly nourish us. In…
Astrology for BeginnersVenus-Jupiter & Mercury Retrograde: How Retrogrades Develop a Story
Venus and Jupiter meet in Cancer this week, opening a new chapter around expansion, connection, and possibility. But the story doesn't end there. Mercury will…
Astrology for BeginnersThe 3 Types of Houses: Understanding the Structure of a Chart
In this episode, we explore the three types of houses in a chart: angular, succedent, and cadent. We'll discuss each type and how they describe different…
Astrology for BeginnersUnaspected Moons, Out-of-Bounds Planets & Other Astrology Questions
In this listener Q&A episode, we’re diving into some of the less common, and often misunderstood, chart features and astrology concepts: unaspected Moons…
Astrology for BeginnersGemini Season 2026: What to Expect and How to Work with It
In this episode, we explore the astrology of Gemini Season, 2026. Spoiler alert: it’s going to be a fast-moving, mentally stimulating month filled with…
Astrology for BeginnersInterpreting Empty Houses in Your Natal Chart
Have you ever wondered what it means when an area of a natal chart is empty? For example, does an empty 7th house mean you won't have many significant…
Astrology for BeginnersWhat is a void of course moon?
Void of course (VoC) moons are often thought of as “bad timing.” But are they really? In this episode, we'll break down what a void of course moon actually…
Astrology for BeginnersWhat Is a Transit Chart? A Simple Beginner Explanation
You can look up your current transits for free at astro-seek.com. In this episode, we break down what transits actually are, what people mean when they say to…
Astrology for BeginnersTaurus Season 2026: What to Expect & How to Work with It
In this episode, we'll explore the astrology of Taurus season 2026. This period asks us to get more honest with ourselves and commit to something in the midst…
Astrology for BeginnersUnderstanding and Working with the Lunar Cycle
In this episode, we'll explore the lunar cycle and how its phases shape your energy, emotions, and momentum throughout the month. You’ll learn how to track the…
Astrology for BeginnersKites, Rectangles, Yods & Cradles: Aspect Patterns, Part 2
In this episode, we return to aspect patterns for a "Part 2” and pick up where we left off, exploring some of the more complex configurations. We’ll cover the…
Astrology for BeginnersRising Sign Q&A: Late Degrees, Planets Conjunct the ASC, & Planetary Rulers
In this episode, I'm answering a few listener questions to help you explore some of the more nuanced layers of your natal chart. We'll explore what it means to…
Astrology for BeginnersAries Season 2026: What to Expect & How to Work With It
In this episode, we'll explore the astrology of Aries season and the beginning of a new astrological year. Following an intense eclipse season and a deeply…
Astrology for BeginnersAspect Patterns in a Natal Chart
This episode will unpack the impact of key aspect patterns in a natal chart. Explore how stelliums, T-Squares, Grand Crosses, Grand Trines, and Minor Grand…
Astrology for BeginnersSubdividing the Signs: Decans and Dwads
Did you know that each Zodiac Sign can be divided into sections that are energetically different from one another? If you’ve ever wondered why your childhood…
Astrology for BeginnersDay Charts vs. Night Charts
This episode explores what it means if you have a day chart vs. a night chart. You'll learn how the Sun's position in your natal chart defines your chart's…
Astrology for BeginnersHemispheres and Quadrants in a Natal Chart
This episode explores the significance of hemispheres and quadrants in a natal chart. Learn what the Northern and Southern Hemispheres reveal about how we…
Astrology for BeginnersAll About Transit Charts – And How to Use One to Prepare for Eclipse Season
Transit charts show us how the planets – as they are configured in the sky today – interact with our natal chart to create new experiences and possibilities in…
Astrology for BeginnersThe Arabic Parts: Part of Spirit
One of the two most commonly used Arabic Lots (or Parts), the Part of Spirit shows us where and how we are most likely to experience spiritual growth. It shows…
Astrology for BeginnersThe Arabic Parts: Part of Fortune
One of the ancient Arabian Parts, the Part of Fortune – or Fortuna – shows us where and how we can find true fulfillment, joy, and satisfaction in life and…
Astrology for BeginnersThe Vertex in Astrology
Sometimes referred to as a point of fate or destiny, the Vertex represents significant encounters with other people and life-changing events. Discover how this…
Astrology for BeginnersBlack Moon Lilith
In this episode, we’ll talk about the mysterious, rebellious Black Moon Lilith and its significance in your natal chart. Learn about Lilith’s story, as a…
Astrology for BeginnersUsing House Rulers to Tell a Story
Last week, we learned how to identify chart rulers and use them to explore the key lessons and overarching themes in one’s life. This week, we’ll continue this…
Astrology for BeginnersUnderstanding Your Chart Ruler
In this episode, you’ll learn all about your chart ruler, or the planet that rules your rising sign. You’ll find out how this influential planet shapes your…
Astrology for BeginnersThe 4 Essential Dignities (Planetary Dignity & Debility)
In astrology, each planet has particular signs that they function very well in – and others that they don’t function well in. When a planet is in a sign that…
Astrology for BeginnersUnderstanding Your Natal Moon Phase
This episode explores how your lunar phase at birth helps shape your personality and life’s journey. From the active and adventurous waxing moon phases to the…
Astrology for BeginnersUnderstanding the 8th & 12th Houses
The 8th and 12th houses in astrology are mystical, mysterious, and occasionally daunting places that involve complicated themes like spirituality, the…
Astrology for BeginnersRetrograde Planets in a Natal Chart
A retrograde is a type of transit in astrology that occurs when a planet “appears” to be moving backward along its path in the sky. When this occurs, we…
Astrology for BeginnersSemi Sextiles & Quincunxes
In this episode, we’ll discuss two of the more commonly discussed minor aspects in astrology: semi sextiles and quincunxes. Listen to learn what each aspect…
Astrology for BeginnersThe Major Aspects: Squares & Oppositions
In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the five major aspects in astrology, with a focus on the hard aspects, or squares and oppositions. The hard…
Astrology for BeginnersThe Major Aspects: Trines & Sextiles
In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the five major aspects in astrology, with a focus on the soft aspects, or trines and sextiles. Trines and…
Astrology for BeginnersThe Major Aspects: Conjunctions
In this episode, we begin taking a deep dive into the five major aspects in astrology, with a special focus on planetary conjunctions. Conjunctions signify a…
Astrology for BeginnersThe Four Angles in Your Natal Chart
In your natal chart, there are four highly sensitive, deeply important points that help define how you show up in key areas of your life and illuminate the…
Astrology for BeginnersChiron: The Wounded Healer
Chiron represents our deepest wound and the thing that makes us feel unlovable. But in this wound lies our greatest opportunity for personal or spiritual…
Astrology for BeginnersThe Lunar Nodes (or North & South Nodes)
The lunar nodes work together to tell a story about our soul’s personal journey. The South Node represents our past experiences, including where/what we’ve…
Astrology for BeginnersThe Outer Planets: Uranus, Neptune & Pluto
In this episode, we’ll discuss the enigmatic and mysterious influences of the outer planets. Uranus sparks innovation. Neptune fuels both our dreams and…
Astrology for BeginnersThe Eclipse Gateway, a Solar Eclipse, and a Bit About Pluto
Eclipse gateways – or the time that elapses between one eclipse and another during an eclipse season – offer us a unique set of energy. Find out what that is…
Astrology for BeginnersThe Social Planets: Jupiter & Saturn
Jupiter and Saturn – the two social planets – create seemingly opposite, but complimentary, forces in our lives. Jupiter encourages us to explore, be hopeful…
Astrology for BeginnersEclipses & Eclipse Season: What to Expect
Eclipses usher in change and are associated with endings, beginnings, and transformation. And they often earmark a new chapter in our lives! As we embark on…
Astrology for BeginnersThe Personal Planets, Pt. 2: Venus & Mars
The personal planets give us valuable insights about our core identity and the ways we think, feel, and behave. If the luminaries are who we are, and Mercury…
Astrology for BeginnersThe Personal Planets, Pt. 1
The personal planets – the sun, moon, Mercury, Venus, and Mars – give us valuable insights about our core identity and the ways we think, feel, and behave…
Astrology for BeginnersYour Big Three: Sun, Moon, & Rising Signs
In this episode, we’ll talk about the big three in astrology – your sun, moon, and rising signs – and how each one works together to form your unique…