In this episode I’m joined by astrologer and friend Chris van der Walt to discuss a Vedic astrological technique called the Ages of Maturation.
If you’re new to astrology, this is a tool you can hit the ground running with. And for advanced practitioners, it will add new layers of depth to your readings.
The concept is simple: every planet has a specific year in which it matures. Starting the year before that age, the planet begins to bloom, marking a period where its full expression comes into play.
For example, Venus matures at age 25. For someone with a prominent 10th-house Venus, we’d expect that energy to make itself heard in the public sector of their life between the ages of 24 and 25. Think: job promotions, career shifts, or significant changes in reputation.
Similarly, once a planet reaches maturation, we can expect full mastery over its themes. This is why we often say Saturn becomes easier after its maturation at age 36.
So elegant! So powerful!
During our conversation, Chris and I go over each of the planets, their themes, and their year of maturation, sharing stories from our own lives.
If you’d like one-on-one guidance exploring these ages, I’m offering a limited number of specially priced readings where we can map out your own planetary story.
Book your reading here.
Are you in Los Angeles? Chris is my guest for the upcoming Los Angeles Astro Salon at the Philosophical Research Society on Tuesday, February 24th.
We’ll be exploring these Years of Maturation as well as a few other simple-to-use techniques, then opening up the room for stories.
Get your Astro Salon tickets here.
Can’t make it? No problem! We’ll be recording the session.
Join us in person:
The Los Angeles Astro Salon is a monthly meetup for professional astrologers and serious astrology students of all levels. Hosted by Vivi Henriette of ART of the ZODIAC on the 4th Tuesday of each month at PRS, each Salon features a new co-host and a robust audience-driven conversation.
Join us virtually:
Not in LA? You can still find your astro crew from anywhere in the world. By joining Club Astro through ART of the ZODIAC on Substack, you’re stepping into a digital sanctuary for seekers. Membership gives secret invites and member-only discounts—plus two monthly virtual meetups. It’s an intimate space to bring me your birth chart, ask your questions, and share stories with a growing community of people who speak your language.
👉 To join, simply become a paid subscriber to ART of the ZODIAC on Substack.
About Chris
Chris van der Walt is an LA-based Vedic astrologer whose approach focuses on understanding the unique karmas expressed in each client’s chart, how these patterns manifest in their lives, and then collaborating with them to support their growth and fulfillment. He has studied with astrologers Ernst Wilhelm, Ryan Kurczak, and Freedom Cole, and has been a longtime practitioner of meditation under the guidance of his Guru, Sri Chinmoy.
Visit his website here to book a reading.
About Vivi
Vivi Henriette is an LA-based astrologer and tarot reader whose practice centers on storytelling, mythology, and collaborative divination. She creates a space for clients to reclaim their personal narratives through the lens of ancient archetypes. Vivi produces LA Astro Fest, hosts the Los Angeles Astro Salon, and is the creator of the podcast TALK TALK TALK. You can find her weekly writing on ritual and meaning at her Substack, ART of the ZODIAC.
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