In the ninth episode of The Nature of Invisible Things (TNIT), I am pleased to welcome astrologer, bodyworker, and fellow Portlandian Kelsie Hammitt (she/her). Born with Chiron on the ascendant, Kelsie shares her experience of Chiron as a teacher and much more than the wounds we accumulate through betrayals, choices, and accidents.

We also discuss the thrill and anticipation of attending NORWAC each May and the beauty of the unexpected things that find us. Plus, we get into the embodied experience of learning astrology, the magick of the moment, and how, when one is present, everything can reflect the influence of the cosmos. As Air suns & moons, we share a love of birds and discuss their symbolic representation and connection to the element of Air and life force. Kelsie also shares the gift held within the hard-edged advice she received from her colleagues and peers that changed her career trajectory.

We also explore what our nervous systems can actually handle and process in these times and how that may shape social media use. This is a gem for these times if I ever heard one.

Welcome Kelsie!

Kelsie’s Bio

Kelsie Hammitt (She/Her) is a Professional Astrologer and Licensed Bodyworker in Portland, Oregon. Alongside her work in Western Astrology and Biodynamic Cranial Sacral bodywork, Kelsie has been studying Classical Chinese Medicine since 2018 and will graduate with her Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine license in 2025. With the combination of therapeutic touch and astrological interpretations, she helps people integrate the many layers of their experience to ultimately find greater ease and clarity. Outside of her work with others, Kelsie is a devoted writer, offering weekly newsletters on current Astrological transits, and behind the scenes is working on writing a synthesis of her three realms of study to be used together in practice. Kelsie came to her studies through traditional mentorship and credits the foundation of her work to her mentor, teacher, and great friend Bill Frazier. 

Follow Kelsie

Website: www.alchemyastrology.net

Substack Newsletter: https://alchemyastrology.substack.com/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/alchemy_astrology  

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@kelsiehammitt

Other teachers & resources mentioned in this episode

NORWAC is May 23-27, 2024, and online tickets are still available.

Demetra George

Bill Frazier

Jason Holley & Gray Crawford's upcoming trip to Greece is full, but a waitlist exists.

Fly Away Home movie (1996)

The Nature of Invisible Things Podcast is hosted and produced by Erin Kelley; the artwork is by Erin Kelley, with music by Matthew Jaidev of Audio Soul Healing.

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