Kosmic Tonic

We are thrilled to release this conversation on the FIXED STARS with the magical, inimitable Amaya Rourke.

In this episode, we discuss how to incorporate the fixed stars into your astrological and magical praxes. On a foundational level, the fixed stars will stretch your focus from that narrow band of the ecliptic (our Zodiac) to 360 degrees of night sky. It’s a stepping into three dimensions - and the concepts may be hard to grok at first (disclaimer!), but immensely powerful.

Amaya is a practiced astrologer and star mage, and in this conversation, she guides us through technical concepts like parans, heliacal rising and setting stars, as well as more numinous ideas, like animism and theurgy. We discuss how to build relationships with these beings, how to incorporate them into our magic, and so much more. We hope you enjoy!

For more on Amaya: http://heartwarriorpath.com/

To book a reading with Jasmine and/or Eliza, head over to:
www.kosmictonic.com 

To book a reading with Kestrel: www.kestrelneathawk.com

Extra resources:

Free astrology classes with Stormie Grace: https://www.stormiegrace.com/

Christopher Warnock's magic classes: https://www.renaissanceastrology.com/ 

Bernadette Brady's books on the fixed stars + software 

www.astro.com star report

36 Faces by Austin Coppock 

Secrets of the Ancient Skies, Volumes 1 & 2  by Diana Rosenberg 

Star Circle by Ivy Merriot 

While no sign is our favourite, we do have a soft spot for the Fish. Both Kestrel and Jasmine have Pisces moons, and we often discuss that axis between Virgo (mastery, discernment, control) and Pisces (trust, release, merging.) It's one of our faves. In this episode, we explore some of the qualities of Pisces as a sign, as well as the upcoming lunations. (We’re at the halfway point between eclipses!)

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To book a reading with Jasmine and/or Eliza, head over to:
www.kosmictonic.com 

To book a reading with Kestrel: www.kestrelneathawk.com

For more information: 36 Secrets by T. Susan Chang
https://www.lulu.com/en/ca/shop/t-susan-chang/36-secrets/paperback/product-zzrd79.html

In this episode, we speak to djenneba drammeh about Mercury's Brood, a black queer-led  anthology featuring emerging, established, and marginalized voices in astrology (to quote directly from their Kickstarter campaign.)

djenneba is a writer and second-generation astrologer, currently wending down the path of Hellenistic Astrology. In their words, Mercury's Brood is a time capsule, "documenting astro thought as it develops and thoughtfully considers today."

Mercury's Brood reached their Kickstarter fundraising goal in 9 days - a testament to how vital and necessary this project is for our community. There's still a week to go in the campaign, and they are SO CLOSE to double-funding (and creating more time and space for the team to focus on this at full-tilt.) The campaign closes on February 25. You can support Mercury's Brood (and take home a copy of your own) here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/djenneba/mercurys-brood-astrology-anthology

Check out some of djenneba's writing (or book a consultation) here: https://www.girlimtrying.com/

Thanks, as always, for tuning in! 

In this episode, we turn to the dwarf planet, Ceres. Discovered over a century before Pluto, Ceres has received considerably less air time. Jasmine, Kestrel and Eliza explore the astronomy, myth and astrological archetype that surrounds Ceres, that great mother on the threshold. Themes include: parenting, death, grief and loss, eating disorders, as well as her role in the astrology of 2020.

For more on Jasmine and Eliza, or to book a reading, head to http://www.kosmictonic.com

For more on Kestrel: http://www.kestrelneathawk.com

To watch this episode avec dreamy VHS montage on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYWi21T629c&feature=youtu.be

For more information:

Why the Dwarf Planet Ceres is so Fascinating: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9ZQusjeO2c

Ceres at the Crossroads of Civilization by Gray Crawford: https://graycrawford.net/2020/04/02/ceres-at-the-crossroads-of-civilization/

Parenting the Planets consultation with Jasmine Richardson: https://kosmictonic.com/astrology-readings-jasmine-richardson

Wild Edge of Sorrow by Francis Weller

Asteroid Goddesses by Demetra George

Astrology for the Authentic Self by Demetra George

Goddesses in Everywoman by Jean Bolen


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We're back with our series on the signs of the zodiac. This episode contemplates the fixed air of Aquarius - maybe the stubbornest sign of the zodiac to encounter in an intellectual debate, but their ability to dismantle and solve problems (often system-level problems) is something to behold.

In this episode we talk about reason, the mind (as well as those shadow air themes: disembodiment, detachment.) We talk about the Water Bearer and the Star card (affiliated with Aquarius in Western occult correspondences). We also discuss the upcoming lunations, which are both gobsmacking in their own right.

By the way, we so love to hear your questions: send them at us via DM (@kosmictonic) or email!

For more on Jasmine and Eliza, or to book a reading, head to http://www.kosmictonic.com

For more on Kestrel: http://www.kestrelneathawk.com

To watch this episode avec dreamy VHS montage on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBwWA06R9-A

Remember to leave a review! We so appreciate you tuning in.

In this episode, we speak to Juanita Benedicto, co-creator of the Faunabelle tarot deck for children. Juanita has lived many lives, all of them rich (and frankly awe-inspiring.) Today, you can find Juanita in San Miguel de Allende, where she practices astrology and planetary magic. In this episode we talk magic and talismans; we talk compassion; we talk animals (and "animal ambassadors"); and importantly: we talk tarot and tarot for young ones.

At time of posting, there's still a week left on the Kickstarter campaign, if you want to support this beautiful project!

For more on on Faunabelle Tarot: https://starstoneandfable.com/faunabelle/ 

For more on Juanita: https://juanitabenedicto.com

For more on Jasmine and Eliza, or to book a reading, head to http://www.kosmictonic.com.

For more on Kestrel: http://www.kestrelneathawk.com

To watch this episode or another on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5CTv_rr_VM&feature=youtu.be

For further information:

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

Cosmos and Psyche by Richard Tarnas

Planetary Magic with Nina Gryphon: https://www.ninagryphon.com/

The Happiness Lab: https://www.happinesslab.fm/

Dr. Dan Siegel on parenting 

Welcome to Season 2 of the Kosmic Tonic podcast. We're kicking off the year with Part 2 of our series on the astrology of a witch. In this episode, Amy Torok of the Missing Witches podcast joins us to discuss the astrology of Monica Sjöö, Swedish painter, writer, eco-feminist and instigator of the 1970s goddess movement (albeit from a critical, non-saccharine lens.)

Is there a witch you'd like us to explore in our next instalment of this series? Get in touch via Instagram (@kosmictonic) or Twitter (@kosmic_tonic). Alternatively, you can find our personal email addresses on our website.

Thank you for listening! If you're enjoying this podcast, we'd be so grateful if you left a review. We want to hear from you and we appreciate you tuning in. 

For more on on the Missing Witches podcast: https://www.missingwitches.com/

For more on Jasmine and Eliza, or to book a reading, head to http://www.kosmictonic.com.

For more on Kestrel: http://www.kestrelneathawk.com

To watch this episode or another on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFvFIhJNRK4

For further information ... 

Missing Witches: Recovering True Histories of Feminist Magic by Amy Torok and Risa Dickens (available now for pre-order)

The Great Cosmic Mother: Rediscovering the Religion of the Earth by Monica Sjöö

New Age and Armageddon : The Goddess or the Gurus? Towards a Feminist Vision of the Future by Monica Sjöö

Monica Sjöö's God Giving Birth (painting referenced in the episode)

Episode 9 of Missing Witches -  on Monica Sjöö

Astrology of a Witch Part 1 with Sandra Huber (who wrote a forward for Amy and Risa's forthcoming book!): listen here on Apple Podcasts or YouTube 

In this episode, we discuss the sign of that mystical sea goat -- Capricorn, of mountains and Saturn. We talk about Solstice, the great conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter, as well as the upcoming lunations... including the first full moon in Cancer without a sign-based opposition to Saturn in three years! Hallelujah !

We also answer a question from a listener on the nature of astrology post-Copernican revolution.

We so love to hear your questions: send them at us via DM (@kosmictonic) or email!

For more on Jasmine and Eliza, or to book a reading, head to http://www.kosmictonic.com

For more on Kestrel: http://www.kestrelneathawk.com

To watch this episode or another on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNYPJG8Os_w

Remember to leave a review! We so appreciate you tuning in.

For more information on the themes of this episode...

Cosmos and Psyche by Richard Tarnas

In this episode, we discuss the astrological timing technique Secondary Progressions with one of today's leading experts in the practice: Kelly Surtees.

Secondary Progressions use a form of symbolic time that exchanges a day for a year ...  By looking at the transits when a baby was 24 days old, for instance, we might peek into life-themes when the baby is 24 years old. When we apply this technique as astrologers, the results are astounding.

Learn more about this technique, as well as how to try it out yourself, in this episode. Enjoy!

For more on on Kelly: https://www.kellysastrology.com/

For more on Jasmine and Eliza, or to book a reading, head to http://www.kosmictonic.com.

For more on Kestrel: http://www.kestrelneathawk.com

To watch this episode or another on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lICAoGOFPQc&feature=youtu.be

Remember to leave a review! We so appreciate you tuning in.

Every chart has its wet blankets. The question is: what do you do with them?

Enter planetary remediation,  a practice that boosts or appeases the ailing planets (or otherwise challenging placements) in your natal chart.

In this episode, we speak to astrologer, herbalist and artist, Debbie Stapleton, on that magic we know as remediation.


For more on on Debbie: https://www.modern-mystic.com/

For more on Jasmine and Eliza, or to book a reading, head to http://www.kosmictonic.com.

For more on Kestrel: http://www.kestrelneathawk.com

To watch this episode or another on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itnaJxWKj-Y

For Debbie's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMKXJrkDcis5XxG_BxVP6BA/videos?view=0


For more information:

Sphere + Sundry 

Austin Coppock's Planetary Remediation Course

Freedom Cole's ideas for remediation

The Greatness of Saturn: a Therapeutic Myth by Dr. Robert Svoboda

Blagrave’s Astrological Practice of Physick (1671) and Blagrave's Supplement or Enlargement to Mr. Nicholas Culpeper's English Physician (1674) by Joseph Blagrave

(We would post links, but we encourage you to buy these books from a supplier that does not help Jeff Bezos colonize the solar system. Even better if you can support your favourite local indie book seller!)