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 growth and the greatest gift we have to offer others … thus we become a “wounded healer.” Listen to find out more about Chiron and how understanding your Chiron placement can help you unlock your full potential.

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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 already developed, what we’re good at, and the karmic lessons we’re looking to resolve. The North Node, on the other hand, represents the next step on your evolutionary path and what you’re growing into in this life. Listen to find out more and hear about what your own nodal placements may mean.

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In this episode, we’ll discuss the enigmatic and mysterious influences of the outer planets. Uranus sparks innovation. Neptune fuels both our dreams and illusions. And Pluto transforms everything it touches through a process of destruction and rebirth. Learn how their placements in a natal chart signify generational traits, societal shifts, and profound personal transformations.

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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 and how to use it, and get more info on what to expect with the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8. You’ll also learn a little bit about Pluto in this episode and what it feels like to have a Pluto ascendant (like Stefanie does).

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Jupiter and Saturn – the two social planets – create seemingly opposite, but complimentary, forces in our lives. Jupiter encourages us to explore, be hopeful, and have fun, while Saturn provides the necessary boundaries, structure, and challenges we need to grow and, ultimately, accomplish our goals. Together, they help us balance idealism with realism so that we can make contributions to society. Listen to find out more about how these planets impact your life and how to interpret their placements in your natal chart.

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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 the first eclipse season of 2024, find out what to expect both personally and culturally, and get insight as to how to best to work with the (typically) unpredictable eclipse energy.

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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 is how we think, then Venus and Mars are what we want and how we get it. Listen to find out how understanding these placements in your chart can help you reach your goals and build a more fulfilling life.  

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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. Listen to find out more about what each planet in astrology means in your natal chart and how to analyze their placements in order to reveal your unique talents and life purpose, in addition to possible challenges. Be sure to join next week for Part 2 of this discussion.

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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 personality. Then, we’ll take a look at a celebrity chart for a real-life example of how the big three get woven together in practice. Ready to begin reading your own chart on a very basic level? Don’t miss the hands-on activity that will get you started!

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House systems determine how astrologers divide the sky into segments for chart interpretation. In this episode, you’ll get a brief overview of how and why different house systems are used and learn about three of the most widely used house systems: Placidus, Equal House, and Whole Sign. You’ll also learn how each house system offers a unique “lens” through which to look at your chart, and how to choose what works best for you.

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