In this episode of Self Help Witch, you’re in for a treat – I’m sharing a recent reflective astrology reading I had the pleasure of doing for my friend Kearstin.

Reflective astrology is a healing practice in which we examine the chart of a challenging moment or period to gain spiritual perspective.

In this reading, we looked at a pivotal moment in Kearstin's life – from late 2022 to early 2023 – that, turns out, was part of a textbook Saturn return!

Within this short time, Kearstin graduated with her M. Div, moved across the country, and experienced her first queer love. And we can see it all in the chart!

You'll hear first-hand how reflective astrology creates the conditions for processing and healing from life's most challenging moments – all while getting a first-hand account of what a Saturn return in the 12th house can look like.

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You can find Kearstin on IG: @thekearstinbailey & connect further with her here.

You can connect with Dana on IG: @selfhelpwitch.

The Self Help Witch Podcast is the only podcast teaching spiritual seekers how to use astrology to embody their potential, power, and purpose. Hosted by teacher and astrologer Dana Solara, each episode will show you how to use your birth chart & the astrological transits to reconnect with your authentic self and co-create a deeply fulfilling life with the universe.

FREE WORKSHOP: Dancing with the Stars: Co-Creating with the Universe through Astrological Transits

Do you feel like the universe is trying to tell you something, but you’re not quite sure how to listen? Astrology is the key to translating these cosmic messages, and I’ll show you exactly how to do that in my exciting free workshop: Dancing with the Stars: Co-Creating with the Universe through Astrological Transits.

In this workshop, I’ll teach you my step-by-step approach for how to work with the astrology of the moment as a guide for intentional living. I’m breaking down exactly how to harness the wisdom of the cosmos to live with purpose and clarity.

Whether you're new to astrology or looking to deepen your practice, this workshop is designed to give you practical tools to co-create with the universe.

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It's a Gemini party this week – get ready for a Venusian new moon and a flurry of mental activity with the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter gabbin' together in Gemini. Listen in to find out exactly what's coming through, what to expect, and how to make the most of this energy.

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Navigate Jupiter in Gemini 2024 like an astrologer: Register for the Jupiter in Gemini Summit (or purchase the replays after May 27, 2025!)

In this episode of the Self Help Witch Podcast, we're diving deep into the astrological significance of Jupiter in Gemini. Jupiter enters Gemini May 25, 2024 and will remain there until June 9, 2025. This 12-month transit is asking you to embrace growth and remain open-minded as Jupiter, the planet of expansion, influences the mutable signs Gemini, Virgo, and Sagittarius.

We'll explore how this dynamic period can open your mind and enhance your ability to learn and communicate. We’ll also discuss the importance of the energies at play during this transit and how to harness them for personal development.

Additionally, we'll touch on Jupiter retrogrades and their influence during this time. Whether you're a Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, or another sign, this episode will provide valuable insights on making the most of this expansive and enlightening period.

Tune in to learn how to navigate the Jupiter in Gemini transit and make the most of this perfect time for growth and transformation.

Happiness can feel fleeting and elusive. We spend most of our time attempting to achieve happiness, only for it to be short-lived or not live up to the hype. We can be left feeling jaded and even depressed.

I'm *happy* to report that happiness itself is not the problem. It's our approach to happiness.

This is where the concept of eudaimonia, an ancient philosophical term, comes into play. Eudaimonia means good spirit, and gets at what it takes to live well.

In this episode, I break down the key differences between eudaimonia and what we typically think of when we think of happiness. In doing so, you'll see how to embrace eudaimonia in your own life to access true, fulfilling happiness every single day (yes, EVERY single day).

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In Book Bites + Insights episodes, we explore micro concepts from the best Self Help Books from a spiritual angle.

Today, we delve into the profound concepts of John Bradshaw's transformative book, Homecoming: Reclaiming and Championing Your Inner Child. Specifically, we're engaging in self-discovery and healing shame through exploring the "Holding On" and "Letting Go" spectrum as described in chapter 5 of Homecoming.

Ari Moshe Wolfe is back to dig into the significant astrological event of the nodes changing signs in 2023.

There's so many things that get in the way of knowing and receiving that which we truly desire – whether it's people pleasing, believing having desires is bad, or just being afraid that we really can't have what we want, avoiding our desire altogether.

But we need desire. Desire is not an add-on or a bonus; it's an integral part to living a fulfilling, meaningful life. I'd go so far to say desire is the compass pointing us in the direction of our spirit's purpose. It helps us know if we're on the right track.

Venus is the planet of desire, and her transits bring us experiences that reinforce or clarify that which we desire. While Venus is in Leo, the sign of the Sun, we can expect experiences that reconnect us with what lights us up – and, with Venus retrograde, experiences that help us recognize what we thought we wanted, but no longer do.

In this episode, we get into

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Tired of living in fear of every Mercury rx and eclipse? What if I told you that these transits – and all transits – can help you become more aligned with your spirit and its purpose?

In this episode, I'm sharing my two favorite practice for using astrology transits: for personal growth and manifestation. I'm revealing how to go beyond mindlessly consuming horoscopes, only to feel overwhelmed with information and anxious about what could happen, and how to empower yourself to leverage any astrological transit for your highest good.

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When it comes to destructive habits and dispositions, I would argue people pleasing is at the top of the list.