Symbolic Studies

In this episode, we explore all things related to Libra, the seventh sign of the zodiac. As always, I’m joined by my wife and co-host Michelle, as we pay homage to the Scales. We explore the symbolism of Libra as the midpoint of the year, its relationship with the fulcrum, central pillar and Libra as the sign related to the mathematical laws of the universe. We also discuss Libra's relationship to wheat symbolism and threshing, the kidneys, Justice card and much more. This episode features voicemails and insights from Isaac Hill, Emily Ridout, Katriena Emmanuel, Jord and Tom Mac. Enjoy!

Voicemails From:

• Isaac Hill
https://www.youtube.com/@plantcunning
https://www.instagram.com/plantcunning

• Jord
https://www.youtube.com/@warjord
https://x.com/warjord

• Emily Ridout
https://www.emilyridout.com
https://www.astroyoga.org

• Katriena Emmanuel
https://www.katrienaemmanuel.com
https://katrienaemmanuel.substack.com 

• Tom Mac
https://www.instagram.com/tmacky1018
https://www.quora.com/profile/Tom-Mac-69

In this episode, we explore the symbolic fields of Virgo, the sixth sign of the zodiac. As always, I’m joined by my wife and co-host Michelle, as we discuss all things connected to The Virgin. We cover themes including wheat and grain symbolism, finding the divine within the mundane, the mill stone and woman as the hub of the wheel. We also dive into apothecary symbolism, seasonal tasks and preparation for winter, The Hermit card, Mercurial symbolism, Virgo as the ‘House of Bread’ and much more. This episode features voicemails and insights from Kristine Backes, Jord, Emily Ridout, Katriena Emmanuel, Tom Mac and more. Enjoy!

Voicemails From:

• Kristine Backes
https://kristinebackes.com
https://kristinebackes.substack.com

• Jord
https://www.youtube.com/@warjord
https://x.com/warjord

• Emily Ridout
https://www.emilyridout.com
https://www.astroyoga.org

• Katriena Emmanuel
https://www.katrienaemmanuel.com
https://katrienaemmanuel.substack.com 

• Tom Mac
https://www.instagram.com/tmacky1018
https://www.quora.com/profile/Tom-Mac-69

• Sierra
https://tarotalkhemy.com
https://thesacredpages.substack.com

Holly
Ava

In this episode, we stoke the symbolic flames of Leo, the fifth sign of the zodiac. As always, I’m joined by my wife and co-host, Michelle, as we discuss all things related to The King of Beasts. We explore themes including feline, serpent and dragon symbolism, centrality and the righteous vs tyrannical king. We also delve into heart and spine symbolism, the Strength card, the sunflower, the lion's historic relationship with virgins, queens and more. This episode features voicemails and insights from Jord, Katriena Emmanuel, Emily Ridout, Chance Garton, Tom Mac, Sierra and others. Enjoy!

Voicemails From:

• Jord
https://www.youtube.com/@warjord
https://x.com/warjord

• Emily Ridout
https://www.emilyridout.com
https://www.astroyoga.org

• Katriena Emmanuel
https://www.katrienaemmanuel.com
https://katrienaemmanuel.substack.com 

• Chance Garton
https://www.innerversepodcast.com/
https://innerversepodcast.substack.com 

• Tom Mac
https://www.instagram.com/tmacky1018
https://www.quora.com/profile/Tom-Mac-69

• Sierra
https://tarotalkhemy.com
https://thesacredpages.substack.com

Michelle

Welcome to another podcast episode exploring symbolism beyond the zodiac. Same format, but covering topics outside of our standard fare. As always, I’m joined by my wife Michelle, as we unpack the symbolism of dreams. Together, we explore themes like lucid dreaming, divine inspiration, dream types, sleep symbolism and dreams as reminders of our spiritual essence. This episode features insights from Marianna Louis, J.M. DeBord, Layne Dalfen, Katriena Emmanuel and contributions from listeners like yourself. 

Voicemails From:

• Mariana Louis
https://persephonessister.com
https://www.instagram.com/persephonessister

• JM DeBord
https://jmdebord.com
https://dreams123.net

• Layne Dalfen
https://thedreamanalyst.com
8/23 Event: https://tinyurl.com/5n8b32zd

• Katriena Emmanuel
https://www.katrienaemmanuel.com
https://katrienaemmanuel.substack.com 

Jeff P.

In this episode, we explore the symbolic depths of Cancer, the fourth sign of the zodiac. As always, I’m joined by my wife and co-host, Michelle, as we dive into the ever-churning waters of The Crab. We navigate themes including containment, protection and how these concepts relate to the comforts of home. We also delve into the Cancer and Capricorn axis, fertility and birth symbolism, Cancer’s relation to the Chariot card, plants that align with the sign and much more. This episode features voicemails and insights from Kristine Backes, Emily Ridout, Katriena Emmanuel, Jord, Kris (King of Kups), Tom Mac, Sierra (The Sacred Pages) and Alina M. It’s a packed episode! Enjoy.

Voicemails From:

• Kristine Backes
https://kristinebackes.com
https://kristinebackes.substack.com

• Emily Ridout
https://www.emilyridout.com
https://www.astroyoga.org

• Katriena Emmanuel
https://www.katrienaemmanuel.com
https://katrienaemmanuel.substack.com 

• Jord
https://www.youtube.com/@warjord
https://x.com/warjord

• Kris (King of Kups)
https://www.youtube.com/@kingofkupstv
https://www.instagram.com/kingofkupstv

• Tom Mac
https://www.instagram.com/tmacky1018
https://www.quora.com/profile/Tom-Mac-69

• Sierra
https://tarotalkhemy.com
https://thesacredpages.substack.com

Alina M.

In addition to our monthly show on astrology, we're introducing a second show exploring symbolism beyond the zodiac. Same format, but covering topics outside of our standard fare. In this inaugural episode, I’m joined by my wife Michelle, as we unpack the symbolism of magick. Together, we explore themes including the intention and meaning of the magician, magical garments, magic in popular culture, the language of symbols and their role in personal transformation. This episode features voicemails and insights from Georgina Rose, Paranoid American, Nick from The Occult Rejects, Brandon from Magus in the Media, along with contributions from listeners like yourself. Enjoy! 

Voicemails From:

• Georgina Rose (Da'at Darling)
https://linktr.ee/daatdarling
https://www.youtube.com/c/DaatDarling

•  Paranoid American (Thomas Gorence)
https://paranoidamerican.com
https://www.youtube.com/@ParanoidAmerican

•  Nick (The Occult Rejects)
https://www.occultresearchinstitute.org
https://www.youtube.com/@TheOccultRejects

•  Brandon (Magus In The Media)
https://www.youtube.com/@MagusintheMedia
https://x.com/MagusintheMedia
https://www.instagram.com/magus_in_the_media

For this episode, we turn our focus to the third sign of the zodiac: Gemini, the Twins. As always, I’m joined by my wife and co-host, Michelle, as we pierce the veil of Gemini symbolism and delve into the sign’s esoteric dimensions. We explore themes including the contrasting nature of the twins, polarity, duality and how these concepts relate to the alchemical marriage. We also examine the Major Arcana correspondences of The Lovers and The Magician. Additionally, we discuss Gemini's ruling planet Mercury and its correspondence to the arms, lungs, nervous system and more. This episode features voicemails and insights from our regular contributors, Emily Ridout and Katriena Emmanuel, as well as the latest addition to the show, Jord. We’re also joined by special guests Benjamin Balderson and Tom Mac, along with several voicemails submitted by listeners like yourself.

Voicemails From:

• Jord
https://www.youtube.com/@warjord
https://x.com/warjord

• Katriena Emmanuel
https://www.katrienaemmanuel.com
https://katrienaemmanuel.substack.com 

• Emily Ridout
https://www.emilyridout.com
https://www.astroyoga.org

• Benjamin Balderson
https://www.youtube.com/@BenjaminBalderson

• Tom Mac
https://www.instagram.com/tmacky1018
https://www.quora.com/profile/Tom-Mac-69

Joja
Sierra 
Shilo

In this episode, we focus our attention toward the second sign of the zodiac: Taurus, the Bull. As usual, I’m joined by my wife and co-host, Michelle, as we dig deep into the fertile soil of Taurus symbolism to unearth some of the more esoteric aspects of the sign. We cover themes including the sacred cow and its abundant offerings that tie in with Venus and Earth symbolism. We discuss various runic connections as well as the signs’s correspondence to the throat as the "inner ear" or "voice of the heart". Additionally, we cover the major arcana correspondence in The Hierophant. As always, this episode features voicemails and insights from our regular contributors Emily Ridout and Katriena Emmanuel. We also have special guest appearances by Jord, Noah Campbell and Tom Mac, along with a few voicemails submitted by listeners like yourself. Enjoy! 

Voicemails From:

• Jord
https://www.youtube.com/@warjord
https://x.com/warjord

• Noah Campbell
https://www.patreon.com/FacingNorthAstrology
https://www.youtube.com/@facingnorth
https://facingnorthastro.blogspot.com

• Tom Mac
https://www.instagram.com/tmacky1018
https://www.quora.com/profile/Tom-Mac-69

• Katriena Emmanuel
https://www.katrienaemmanuel.com
https://katrienaemmanuel.substack.com 

• Emily Ridout
https://www.emilyridout.com
https://www.astroyoga.org

Alina
Sierra 
Nicole

In this episode, we turn to Aries, the sign that marks the beginning of the astrological year and represents the first impulse of life. As usual, I’m joined by my wife and co-host, Michelle, as we explore the deeper currents of the sign. We discuss core Aries themes including the mighty ram, the sacrificial lamb, fire symbolism, Mars, the spring equinox, the good shepherd and the sign's association with the head. We also cover the tarot cards most commonly associated with the sign: The Emperor and The Tower. Once again, this episode features listener voicemails and insights from our regular contributors Emily Ridout and Katriena Emmanuel. We also have special guest appearances by Marty Leeds and Tom Mac, enjoy!

Voicemails From:

• Marty Leeds
https://gnosticacademy.org
https://www.youtube.com/@gnosticacademy

• Tom Mac
https://www.instagram.com/tmacky1018
https://www.quora.com/profile/Tom-Mac-69

• Katriena Emmanuel
https://www.katrienaemmanuel.com
https://katrienaemmanuel.substack.com 

• Emily Ridout
https://www.emilyridout.com
https://www.astroyoga.org

In this episode, we turn our attention to the symbolism of Pisces, the twelfth sign and final sign of the zodiac. As usual, I’m joined by my wife and co-host, Michelle, as we explore the deeper currents of the sign. We discuss core Piscean themes including fish symbolism, the element of water, Jesus Christ and the Age of Pisces, the Great Mother and child birth. We also cover the tarot cards most commonly associated with the sign: The Hanged Man and The Moon. Once again, this episode features listener voicemails and insights from our regular contributors Emily Ridout and Katriena Emmanuel. We also have a special guest appearance by Jord, enjoy!

Voicemails From: 

• Jord
https://www.youtube.com/@warjord
https://x.com/warjord

• Katriena Emmanuel
https://www.katrienaemmanuel.com
https://katrienaemmanuel.substack.com

• Emily Ridout
https://www.emilyridout.com
https://www.astroyoga.org

Mar Alejandra
Nikolas H.
Ryan C.
Tom Mac