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Conversations with the Planets episodes
- Tarot and Astrology Associations: Major Arcana Part 1
There are so many rich and nuanced connections between tarot and astrology. In this podcast episode, astrologers and tarot readers Lori Kaufman and Alicia Cielle Heiser go through the first few major arcana tarot cards (up until the Chariot) to explore how tarot and astrology correspondences have shifted throughout history.
MOON PHASES WORKSHOPS:
Email [email protected] to sign up
A recording of each workshop will be available after each live session concludes.
Moon Phases Workshop Tuesday, September 9 2025 at 4 PM PDT/7 PM EDT
Progressed Moon Phases Workshop Tuesday, September 23 2025 at 4 PM PDT/7 PM EDT
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
- The History of Tarot podcast episode
- The History of Tarot and Astrology podcast episode
WHERE TO FIND US:
- Conversations with the Planets Instagram @conversationswplanets
- Alicia Cielle's Instagram @aliciacielle
- Alicia Cielle's website: https://www.aliciacielle.com
- Lori's Instagram @lorik_127
- Lori's website: https://lorikaufman27.com
Please make sure to subscribe to our channel and like this video!
Music: Forest Lullaby by music_for_video on pixabay.com
39 min - The History of Tarot and Astrology
Merging tarot with astrology is a profound way to gain meaning out of both of these incredible practices. While many correspondences can feel like they are set in stone, the reality is that a lot of the connections between tarot and astrology were essentially made up. These correspondences have been given significance by generations of astrologers and tarot readers and can be quite useful, but this reality also frees us up to draw our own correspondences and make our own meaning out of the tarot deck and how it connects to the zodiac.
In this podcast episode, join astrologers and tarot readers Alicia Cielle Heiser and Lori Kaufman as they discuss how tarot and astrology have been woven together across history.
MOON PHASES WORKSHOPS:
Email [email protected] to sign up
A recording of each workshop will be available after each live session concludes.
Moon Phases Workshop Tuesday, September 9 2025 at 4 PM PDT/7 PM EDT
Progressed Moon Phases Workshop Tuesday, September 23 2025 at 4 PM PDT/7 PM EDT
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
- The History of Tarot episode
- Intuitive Planetary Magic: Merging Astrology and Herbalism
WHERE TO FIND US:
- Conversations with the Planets Instagram @conversationswplanets
- Lori's Instagram @lorik_127
- Lori's website: https://lorikaufman27.com
- Alicia Cielle's Instagram @aliciacielle
- Alicia Cielle's website: https://www.aliciacielle.com
Please make sure to subscribe to our channel and like this video!
Music: Forest Lullaby by music_for_video on pixabay.com
37 min - The History of Tarot
The history of tarot is a complex and nuanced story that weaves together different decks that were used for various purposes since the Medieval Era. Join astrologers and tarot readers Lori Kaufman and Alicia Cielle Heiser as we dive into this fascinating topic to learn more about where tarot really comes from.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:
Email [email protected] to sign up
A recording of each workshop will be available after each live session concludes.
Moon Phases Workshop Tuesday, September 9 2025 at 4 PM PDT/7 PM EDT
Progressed Moon Phases Workshop Tuesday, September 23 2025 at 4 PM PDT/7 PM EDT
WHERE TO FIND US:
- Conversations with the Planets Instagram @conversationswplanets
- Alicia Cielle's Instagram @aliciacielle
- Alicia Cielle's website: https://www.aliciacielle.com
- Lori's Instagram @lorik_127
- Lori's website: https://lorikaufman27.com
Please make sure to subscribe to our channel and like this video!
Music: Forest Lullaby by music_for_video on pixabay.com
45 min - Asteroid Stories: Circe
NOTE: We apologize for the poor sound quality on Alicia's end - this is a fluke unique to this particular episode. It is kind of fitting though considering we're talking about a goddess who's known for having a difficult voice...
In this podcast episode, astrologers Lori Kaufman and Alicia Cielle Heiser discuss the mythology of the Greek goddess Circe and what it means if you have her asteroid prominent in your birth chart.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:
Email [email protected] to sign up
A recording of each workshop will be available after each live session concludes.
Moon Phases Workshop Tuesday, September 9 2025 at 4 PM PDT/7 PM EDT
Progressed Moon Phases Workshop Tuesday, September 23 2025 at 4 PM PDT/7 PM EDT
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Asteroids 101 Episode
WHERE TO FIND US:
- Conversations with the Planets Instagram @conversationswplanets
- Lori's Instagram @lorik_127
- Lori's website: https://lorikaufman27.com
- Alicia Cielle's Instagram @aliciacielle
- Alicia Cielle's website: https://www.aliciacielle.com
Please make sure to subscribe to our channel and like this video!
Music: Forest Lullaby by music_for_video on pixabay.com
40 min - What Does Your Saturn Return Mean?
There's so much buzz about Saturn returns in astrology but often folks don't know when their exact Saturn return is or what it means for them personally. While Saturn returns can often be quite difficult, they are also an invitation to step into maturity and wisdom and can have profound impacts on your life trajectory. Saturn returns manifest differently for everyone and can actually be quite productive for folks with more dignified Saturns in particular.
In this podcast episode, astrologers Alicia Cielle Heiser and Lori Kaufman go over how to determine when your Saturn return is and how to interpret it in the context of your birth chart. We also talk about the importance of other Saturn transits including Saturn squares and oppositions. And we share advice and herbal suggestions to get the most out of your Saturn return and maintain balance in your life and body during this intense time.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
- Saturn in Aries and What It Means For You
- Essential Dignity 4: Planets in Fall
- A Simple, Potent and Ancient Technique - Sect in Astrology
WHERE TO FIND US:
- Conversations with the Planets Instagram @conversationswplanets
- Alicia Cielle's Instagram @aliciacielle
- Alicia Cielle's website: https://www.aliciacielle.com
- Lori's Instagram @lorik_127
- Lori's website: https://lorikaufman27.com
Please make sure to subscribe to our channel and like this video!
Music: Forest Lullaby by music_for_video on pixabay.com
41 min - Jupiter in Cancer: Exploring the Nuances of this Supportive Transit
Jupiter is exalted in Cancer from June of 2025 until June of 2026. While this exalted benefic planet is here to bring us abundance, generosity and support, Jupiter in Cancer isn't "all good all the time" and there are actually several nuances to consider when interpreting this transit.
In this podcast episode, astrologers Lori Kaufman and Alicia Cielle Heiser explain what to expect from Jupiter in Cancer and how to interpret this transit in your birth chart. We go over Jupiter's significations, what it means to have an exalted Jupiter, how to determine how loud this transit will feel in your personal life, and what times of the year this transit will be more supportive and more limited. We also share some advice and herbal guidance for ways to get the most out of this transit and take care of yourself throughout this time.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
- Essential Dignity 2: Exalted Planets
- Annual Profections as Astrological Timing
WHERE TO FIND US:
- Conversations with the Planets Instagram @conversationswplanets
- Lori's Instagram @lorik_127
- Lori's website: https://lorikaufman27.com
- Alicia Cielle's Instagram @aliciacielle
- Alicia Cielle's website: https://www.aliciacielle.com
Please make sure to subscribe to our channel and like this video!
Music: Forest Lullaby by music_for_video on pixabay.com
45 min - How to Work with Empty Houses in Astrology
A common misconception in astrology is that empty houses don't matter as much as houses where we have planets and angles. While the topics of houses with planets and angles may have more emphasis in your life, the empty houses in your chart still have quite a bit to say about your natal promise and how your life will unfold as a whole.
In this podcast episode, astrologers Alicia Cielle Heiser and Lori Kaufman explain how to work with empty houses in astrology and give interpretive guidelines for making sense out of this nebulous topic. We use traditional astrological techniques, particularly house rulership, to outline the significance of empty houses to give more depth to your birth chart interpretations.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
- What do the Houses Mean in Astrology?
- How to Work with the Ruler of a House in Astrology
- Get the houses diagram from the video here
WHERE TO FIND US:
- Conversations with the Planets Instagram @conversationswplanets
- Alicia Cielle's Instagram @aliciacielle
- Alicia Cielle's website: https://www.aliciacielle.com
- Lori's Instagram @lorik_127
- Lori's website: https://lorikaufman27.com
Please make sure to subscribe to our channel and like this video!
Music: Forest Lullaby by music_for_video on pixabay.com
23 min - How to Work with the Ruler of a House in Astrology
Using the Hellenistic technique of house rulership gives so much nuance and personalized depth to natal chart interpretations. Planetary movements mean different things for each of us depending on which house(s) that planet rules. And what each planet in our birth chart is doing for you personally is greatly illuminated by understanding this technique. Working with house rulership helps you to ground transits into your lived experiences and easily identify which areas of your life will be impacted by different celestial movements.
TRADITIONAL PLANETARY RULERSHIP:
Saturn rules Capricorn and Aquarius
Jupiter rules Sagittarius and Pisces
Mars rules Aries and Scorpio
The Sun rules Leo
Venus rules Taurus and Libra
Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo
The Moon rules Cancer
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
- What do the Houses Mean in Astrology?
- Get the houses diagram from the video here
- How to Work with the Ruler of a House in Astrology blog post
- Essential Dignity 1: What Does it Mean to Have a Planet in Their Own Sign?
- Essential Dignity 2: Exalted Planets
- Essential Dignity 3: Planets in Detriment
- Essential Dignity 4: Planets in Fall
- Essential Dignity 5: Triplicity and Community Support
- Essential Dignity 6: Egyptian Bounds/Terms
- Essential Dignity 7: Mutual Reception
WHERE TO FIND US:
- Conversations with the Planets Instagram @conversationswplanets
- Alicia Cielle's Instagram @aliciacielle
- Alicia Cielle's website: https://www.aliciacielle.com
- Lori's Instagram @lorik_127
- Lori's website: https://lorikaufman27.com
Please make sure to subscribe to our channel and like this video!
Music: Forest Lullaby by music_for_video on pixabay.com
37 min - What do the Houses Mean in Astrology?
Working with the houses in astrology is a powerful way to ground celestial movements into our lived experiences here on Earth. With this technique, you can easily and clearly identify which areas of your life will be impacted by different transits. Learn about house topics in astrology from a Hellenistic perspective from experienced astrologers Alicia Cielle Heiser and Lori Kaufman.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
- Get the houses diagram from the video here
- How to Work with the Ruler of a House in Astrology Blog Post
- How to Work with the Ruler of a House in Astrology
- A Simple, Potent and Ancient Technique - Sect in Astrology
WHERE TO FIND US:
- Conversations with the Planets Instagram @conversationswplanets
- Lori's Instagram @lorik_127
- Lori's website: https://lorikaufman27.com
- Alicia Cielle's Instagram @aliciacielle
- Alicia Cielle's website: https://www.aliciacielle.com
Please make sure to subscribe to our channel and like this video!
Music: Forest Lullaby by music_for_video on pixabay.com
39 min - Visiting Ikaria - the Island Where Icarus Fell From the Sky
One of the most famous Greek myths tells the story of a young Icarus, whose father Daedalus had built him wings to escape King Minos so they could fly to safety. It's said that while flying over the Greek island of Ikaria, Icarus flew too close to the Sun and his wings melted, pelting him to his death in the rocky sea below.
In this podcast episode, astrologers Alicia Cielle Heiser and Lori Kaufman talk about their pilgrimage to the island of Ikaria, where they visited the rock where Icarus is said to have fallen. This island is also considered a blue zone, where many people live to be 100 and have healthier lives than much of the world. And it is a beautiful location with ancient wine, panagiria festivals, thermal hot springs and a slow-paced life.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
- Asteroid Stories - Icarus
- The Power of Pilgrimage with Jason Holley
WHERE TO FIND US:
- Conversations with the Planets Instagram: @conversationswplanets
- Lori's Instagram @lorik_127
- Lori's website: https://lorikaufman27.com
- Alicia Cielle's Instagram @aliciacielle
- Alicia Cielle's website: https://www.aliciacielle.com
Please make sure to subscribe to our channel and like this video!
Music: Forest Lullaby by music_for_video on pixabay.com
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About Conversations with the Planets
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A podcast that roots the wisdom of the stars into our lived experiences here on Earth and weaves the power of diverse healing modalities together with astrology.