Let's talk astrology! Today on the podcast is Karina Blackwood who is a NY based yoga instructor and deeply knowledgeable in astrology. She has been studying under an astrologist for years and has implemented astrology into her life.

If you are curious about astrology even if you don't know much about it beyond your horoscope- listen in to hear more about how to incorporate in your life as a tool for more success and happiness in your life.

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Here's what you'll learn in this episode:

 

[6:50] How to use the moon to set intentions - The new and full moon are times to set goals for the month using the energy of the moon. Each time we pass through these phases we can use the moon to release what is not working for us and set new dreams. It helps work as a time clock because we check in monthly and can make changes as we go.

 

[13:00] What's a birth chart and how to use it in your life - When you were born - the earth was in a particular place near the sun. The energy of where the planets were at that moment in time are in your body your entire life. So you need to learn how to deal with that energy (good and bad) throughout your life. A birth chart can help you understand that energy and learn how to either increase this energy or calm it down.

A birth chart includes the energy of all of the planets you received when you were born. It can also tell you why you have the family you have or why you attracted people into your life. Astrology can tell you why and what you have to learn. You can also look at the future of your life in your birth chart - see what energy is coming your way. You can look at things like when you'll get married or buy a house etc.

 

[19:45] Where is religion when you believe in astrology? - Being open minded & believing that the more you know the better- you can use astrology as a tool. All religions go towards giving yourself to a bigger purpose and driving to love. If we look at it this way - we can find a lot of similarities between different religions. If it helps you be more energetic, loving person than why not use it. You can still identify with your religion.

 

[21:30] How to Get Started Using Astrology - Find a teacher or a guru and spend as much time with them as you can. It could be listening to their videos or podcasts. Karina shares a lot of information about astrology on her Instagram @blissedhappiness.

 

[22:00] Add energies you are missing in your chart into your life - For example - if you feel down and tired, you may not have enough water in your chart. You can take a shower or drink more water or you can even eat more seafood or salt. This is individualized for your individual chart.

 

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