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By Dena DeCastro, Katie Sloan
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The podcast currently has 70 episodes available.
In this episode, Dena and Katie take a deep dive into the four elements in astrology - Fire, Earth, Air, and Water - exploring the strengths and challenges associated with each. They share personal stories and insights about their own experiences with the elements, and how they manifest in their charts and lives. The conversation touches on the importance of self-awareness, balance, and embracing both the light and shadow aspects of each element. They also discuss the significance of elemental patterns in birth charts and how they can offer valuable clues about a person's personality and life path. As always, Dena and Katie keep it real, offering relatable insights and practical tips for understanding and working with the elements in astrology.
If you have a topic idea for a future episode, you can reach out to us:
Katie on IG: @sparkthesun
Dena on IG: @denadecastro
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Dena and Katie share their personal experiences and reflections on the recent Mercury Retrograde in Virgo and Leo. They discuss the challenges of perfectionism, self-doubt, and feeling overwhelmed, as well as the unexpected opportunities for creative expression and reconnection with old passions.
Katie shares how she revisited past projects and explored new creative outlets, while also experiencing delays and frustrations. Dena talks about the emotional rollercoaster of dealing with her cat's health issues, highlighting the importance of self-compassion and surrender.
Both hosts encourage listeners to set clear intentions, prioritize self-care, and embrace the lessons of Mercury Retrograde – to rethink, review, and reflect on what truly matters in their lives.
Overall, this episode offers valuable insights into navigating the challenges and opportunities of Mercury Retrograde, reminding us to embrace the unknown and to trust the process.
NOTES:
You can find out more about Katie’s Tarot Readings and Group / Event bookings HERE
Get on Dena’s books for your Year-Ahead Astrology Forecast HERE
If you have a topic idea for a future episode, you can reach out to us:
Katie on IG: @sparkthesun
Dena on IG: @denadecastro
Follow the "Let's Get Real Astrology" podcast on IG: @letsgetrealastrology
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In this episode of Let's Get Real Astrology, Dena and Katie explore the fascinating relationship between astrology and tarot. They discuss how both tools offer unique insights into our lives and can be used together to gain deeper self-awareness and navigate challenges. Katie does a live tarot pull for Dena regarding a choice she’s been struggling with.
Key takeaways:
This episode offers a refreshing perspective on the interconnectedness of astrology and tarot, reminding us of their potential to empower us on our personal journeys.
Notes:
Find out about Dena’s Astrology Mentorship Program by August 30th HERE and apply for the program HERE
You can find out more about Katie’s Tarot Readings and Group / Event bookings HERE
Link to MJ Cullinane’s Tarot collection HERE
Books:
The Ultimate Guide to Tarot: A Beginner's Guide to the Cards, Spreads, and Revealing the Mystery of the Tarot by Liz Dean
Gateway to the Divine Tarot by Ciro Marchetti
If you have a topic idea for a future episode, you can reach out to us:
Katie on IG: @sparkthesun
Dena on IG: @denadecastro
Follow the "Let's Get Real Astrology" podcast on IG: @letsgetrealastrology
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In this episode of Let's Get Real Astrology, hosts Dena and Katie explore the fine line between astrology for empowerment and using it for prediction or control. They address common client requests that can lead to ethical dilemmas and share personal experiences navigating these challenges. The hosts discuss the limitations of prediction and emphasize the importance of using astrology as a tool for self-discovery, personal growth, and owning responsibility for one's own life choices. Tune in to gain insights into how to approach astrology with a healthy mindset and avoid the pitfalls of seeking external validation or control through the stars.
Key takeaways:
Events and Services:
Dena's Fall Astrology Mentorship Program is open for enrollment until August 29, 2024. Space is limited. Find out more and apply HERE
Find out more about Katie's Yearly Tarot Insight Readings and how to book her for a group event HERE
If you have a topic idea for a future episode, you can reach out to us:
Katie on IG: @sparkthesun
Dena on IG: @denadecastro
Follow the "Let's Get Real Astrology" podcast on IG: @letsgetrealastrology
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In this episode, Dena and Katie discuss the current Jupiter-Saturn square transit, exploring its themes of hope vs. realism, expansion vs. contraction, and dreams vs. reality. They delve into the individual influences of Jupiter in Gemini and Saturn in Pisces, examining how these contrasting energies play out in our personal and collective lives. Dena and Katie share personal anecdotes about how they've been navigating this transit, discussing the challenges of self-doubt and overwhelm, as well as the importance of maintaining hope and taking aligned action towards our goals. They offer practical advice for navigating this period, including focusing on what we can control and setting clear intentions. Finally, they touch on the upcoming shift of Saturn into Aries and Jupiter into Cancer next summer, highlighting the potential for new beginnings and the culmination of projects started during this transit.
Notes:
Katie's mini-tarot-reading event on August 8th at BLK MGK within the Mining Exchange Hotel, Colorado Springs, CO HERE
Find out about & apply for Dena's Astrology Mentorship Program HERE
Related episodes:
Jupiter in Gemini
Saturn in Pisces
If you have a topic idea for a future episode, you can reach out to us:
Katie on IG: @sparkthesun
Dena on IG: @denadecastro
Follow the "Let's Get Real Astrology" podcast on IG: @letsgetrealastrology
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In this episode, we demystify the astrological concept of Solar Returns. Discover how this personalized chart, cast for the exact moment the Sun returns to its position at your birth, can offer valuable insights into the year ahead. We delve into the debate of using birth location versus current location for casting the chart, sharing our experiences and preferences. Get ready to learn how to harness the power of Solar Returns to gain a deeper understanding of your personal growth and potential challenges in the coming year.
Try this experiment:
1. Cast your own Solar Return for the current year you are in (example: if your birthday is in November, cast your SR using the 2023 chart). Use your place of birth.
2. Cast the same chart again, but using the location you were on your birthday.
3. Compare the two charts. Using basic interpretation skills, which chart resonates more with the experience you've had so far since your last birthday?
You can repeat this process for any previous year, too. You may also do this for the charts of family and friends. Keep notes of your findings in a notebook (digital or old-school paper). This will help you to formulate your own sense of what works for you in practice.
-If you need a video tutorial on how to cast a Solar Return chart in Luna Astrology Software, you can find it about 1 min 53 secs into THIS VIDEO.
-For more information about the "place at birth vs. place at birthday" debate, Steven Forrest wrote a great article expanding on it HERE
-And here is the book Katie referred to: Planets in Solar Returns: Yearly Cycles of Transformation and Growth by Mary Fortier Shea
If you have a topic idea for a future episode, you can reach out to us:
Katie on IG: @sparkthesun
Dena on IG: @denadecastro
Follow the "Let's Get Real Astrology" podcast on IG: @letsgetrealastrology
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Katie and Dena answer listener questions in this long-awaited episode! They talk about house systems, the “aneretic degree,” how to keep your readings grounded, how the “Shadow” series has informed their practice--and much more!
Related episodes:
Intuition: What is it and how do I get some?
If you have a topic idea for a future episode, you can reach out to us:
Katie on IG: @sparkthesun
Dena on IG: @denadecastro
Follow the "Let's Get Real Astrology" podcast on IG: @letsgetrealastrology
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Get ready for a fun and insightful journey as Katie and Dena delve into the dynamic energy of Jupiter in Gemini. In this episode, they share personal stories and strategies for working with this transit, reflecting on past experiences and offering guidance for making the most of this current period. Whether you're revisiting Jupiter in Gemini or experiencing it for the first time, this episode will inspire you to embrace new beginnings, expand your knowledge, and connect with others in meaningful ways. Tune in to discover the power of Jupiter in Gemini and unlock its potential for growth and joy in your life.
DATES:
Jupiter is entering Gemini on May 25, 2024 - June 9, 2025.
The last time Jupiter was in Gemini was June 2012 - June 2013.
RELATED EPISODE:
The Gemini Shadow
If you have a topic idea for a future episode, you can reach out to us:
Katie on IG: @sparkthesun
Dena on IG: @denadecastro
Follow the "Let's Get Real Astrology" podcast on IG: @letsgetrealastrology
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In their first ever in-person-with-each-other episode, Dena and Katie get together in Dena's Portland home. They review their take-aways from the Mercury Retrograde in Aries, which ended on April 25th. They discuss their continued discomfort with Aries energy and how it pushes them to assert themselves, even though they are sensitive water signs! And they reveal what they learned about boundaries and mean-teasing. Listen in!
And, be sure to reach out with your questions for our special Q & A episode. Listen for contact information in this episode!
Mercury Retrograde Dates:
Mercury stationed retrograde: Apr 1, 2024 at 27° Aries
Mercury stationed direct: Apr 25, 2024 at 15° Aries
(pre-shadow: Mar 18 - Apr 1, post-shadow: Apr 25 - May 13)
If you have a topic idea for a future episode, you can reach out to us:
Katie on IG: @sparkthesun
Dena on IG: @denadecastro
Follow the "Let's Get Real Astrology" podcast on IG: @letsgetrealastrology
Please support the show: like, subscribe, follow, and review us on your favorite podcast app!
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This episode of "Let's Get Real Astrology" dives deep into the electrifying Jupiter-Uranus conjunction happening April 20, 2024. Dena and Katie explain how this cosmic alignment shakes up our values, finances, and relationship with security. They explore the potential for innovation in our relationships to our bodies and our health. They also discuss how this transit supports a long-term shift in how we view abundance. Whether you're ready to embrace change or hold on tight, this episode equips you to navigate the exciting, unpredictable energy of this powerful conjunction.
DATES:
Exact: 4/20/24
Influence: early March 2024 - 5/27/2024
(previous close pass: mid-August 2023 - late September 2023)
Degrees: approximately 15 degrees Taurus - 29 degrees Taurus
Cycle: Roughly every 14 years
Last one: late 2010 - early 2011 in late Pisces (January 2011 peak)
Related Episode:
Jupiter in Taurus
If you have a topic idea for a future episode, you can reach out to us:
Katie on IG: @sparkthesun
Dena on IG: @denadecastro
Follow the "Let's Get Real Astrology" podcast on IG: @letsgetrealastrology
Please support the show: like, subscribe, follow, and review us on your favorite podcast app!
Please share an episode of this show with anyone you think would be interested!
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