The 12th house is one of the more elusive houses in astrology, with associations ranging from solitude, retreat, and confinement to dreams, the collective unconscious, and the unseen. It is a liminal place, a realm of the in-between, where endings and beginnings merge, boundaries dissolve, and all becomes one.

In this episode of The Astro Lounge, Kaia and Simona are joined by their friend and fellow Astrology University TA, Isabella Cianciolo, for a conversation about the 12th house and its significance, while exploring a fascinating question at the heart of the episode:

Could the sign on the 12th house cusp of our birth chart offer clues about how we might most naturally connect with our spirit guides?

Join them as they delve into this intriguing topic and consider how the sign on the 12th house cusp may offer insight into the ways we might connect with spiritual guidance.

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Kaia Maarja Hillier

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Simona Waclawsky

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Isabella Cianciolo

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For as long as humans have looked to the sky, the Moon hascaptivated our imagination. We have followed its changing phases, woven it into our myths and rituals, and looked to its light for meaning, guidance, and connection.

But what does the Moon signify in the birth chart?

As our closest celestial companion, continually orbiting theEarth, the Moon is deeply personal. It speaks to our most instinctive and intimate experience of life: how we feel, respond, remember, nurture, and seek safety.

In this episode, Kaia and Simona explore the meaning andsignificance of the Moon, including:

🌙 Our emotional and instinctive responses to life
🌙What we need to feel safe, secure, and cared for
🌙How we nurture ourselves and others
🌙Our earliest experiences of care and how we perceived our mother
🌙The connection between emotion and memory
🌙The habits and familiar patterns we return to for comfort

The Moon reflects the inner world we carry with us—thefeelings, memories, and deeply rooted needs that shape how we experience each moment.

Join us at The Astro Lounge as we explore the rich andlayered symbolism of the Moon.

Have you ever wondered why certain parts of your nature seem to work together so effortlessly, while others feel as though they are pulling you in completely different directions? Or why you seem to attract certain kinds of people and experiences into your life?

In this episode, Kaia and Simona continue their discussion of planetary aspects, exploring them through the archetypal pairings of the Sun and Jupiter, as well as the Moon and Saturn.

Together, they consider how both the planets themselves and the relationships between them shape the unique quality of their “conversation.”

Whether you’re new to astrology or looking to deepen your understanding, this two-part series offers an accessible introduction to the five major aspects, along with the quincunx, and the roles they play in shaping our lives.

✨ This is Part 2 of a two-part series.

Have you ever wondered why certain parts of your nature seem to work together so effortlessly, while others feel like they're pulling you in completely different directions? Or why you seem to attract certain kinds of people and experiences into your life?

In this episode, Kaia and Simona explore one of the mostimportant building blocks of chart interpretation: planetary aspects. Together, they discuss what aspects are, why they matter, and how they reveal the dynamic conversations taking place between the archetypal energies within us.

Whether you're new to astrology or looking to deepen yourunderstanding, this episode offers an accessible introduction to the five major aspects, along with the quincunx, and the role they play in shaping our lives.

This is Part 1 of a two-part series.

✨ In Part 2, we'll explore theaspects through the planetary archetypes of the Moon and Saturn, as well as the Sun and Jupiter, to discover how both the planets themselves and the relationships between them shape the unique quality of their "conversation."

What do the Big Three really mean? Can Venus retrograde inthe birth chart indicate a kind of creative block or relational awkwardness? How can astrologers navigate the complexity of ethical ambiguity within the profession?

These are just some of the questions Kaia and Simona explorein this first Q&A episode of The Astro Lounge. Together, they share their perspectives and insights while inviting curiosity, reflection, and further exploration.

This is our very first Q&A episode, and we'd love tohear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to explore in a future episode, leave it in the comments below.

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The Astro Lounge
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Kaia
Instagram: @hiya_kaia_astrology

Simona
Instagram: @the.cosmicwonderer
Website: thecosmicwonderer.com

In this episode, Kaia and Simona chat about Uranus'srecent entry into Gemini and reflect on some of their experiences with this transit so far.

Then, in the spirit of Uranus in Gemini, they share some of their favorite astrology books, including a few that were true game changers for them, and discuss how these works influenced their astrological journey. They also put their astrological detective skills to the test with a game of Celebrity Guess Who.

Join Kaia and Simona in the Astro Lounge for thoughtfulconversation, book recommendations, and a bit of lighthearted astrological fun! ✨

📚 Books Mentioned in This Episode

Cosmos and Psyche — Richard Tarnas
Currently available on Amazon & Audible

Visionary Activist Astrology — Caroline Casey
Currently available on Audible

The Inner Sky — Steven Forrest
Currently available on Amazon & Audible

Retrograde Planets — Erin Sullivan
Currently available on Amazon

Aspects in Astrology — Sue Tompkins
Currently available on Amazon

The Luminaries — Liz Greene & Howard Sasportas
Currently available on Amazon

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The Astro Lounge
Instagram: @the_astro_lounge_pod

Kaia
Instagram: @hiya_kaia_astrology

Simona
Instagram: @the.cosmicwonderer
Website: https://thecosmicwonderer.com

For many of us, our first introduction to astrology comesthrough our Sun sign. Even people who know very little about astrology tend to know whether they’re an Aries, Capricorn, Pisces, or Gemini. But what does itactually mean when we say, “I’m a Leo” or “I’m a Scorpio”?

In this episode of The Astro Lounge, Kaia &Simona explore the deeper significance of the Sun in the birth chart, moving beyond pop astrology stereotypes and personality traits.

In astrology, the Sun symbolizes the core of who we are: ouressence, vitality, creative life force, and evolving sense of purpose. The sign our Sun is in speaks to the types of experiences that help us grow, come alive,and become more fully ourselves.

Together, Kaia & Simona discuss:
☀️What the Sun represents in astrology
☀️The Sun as a lifelong process of becoming
☀️How the Sun relates to our sense of self, purpose, and joy
☀️The Sun’s association with the Hero’s Journey
☀️And more!

This is the first of a 10-part series exploring the meaning and significance of each planet.

Most of us are familiar with the phases of the Moon, but did you know that the Moon phase at the time of your birth carries special significance?

In today’s episode, Kaia & Simona are joined by fellowAstrology University graduates and Teaching Assistants, Isabella Cianciolo & Rachelle Hicks, for a rich exploration of the Moon phases in the birth chart and what each phase may reveal about our soul’s development within alarger cyclic process.

By considering our Moon sign within the context of its phasal relationship to the Sun, we can gain a deeper understanding of our emotional nature, orientation toward life, and our soul’s unfolding through time.

Join them at the Astro Lounge!

What does it  mean to stay authentic in the age of social media?

In today’s episode, Kaia and Simona explore the balancing actbetween authenticity and social media. They share their personal experiences as astrologers growing their practice, reflecting on both the gifts and the challenges of showing up online.

But first, they begin with a conversation on the Spring Equinox and Mercury in Pisces, which was retrograde at the time of recording.

Join them at the Astro Lounge!

Join Kaia and Simona as they explore the signsthrough an exercise they call Story of the Round, a way of understanding the zodiac as a living, breathing processthat’s always in motion.

Rather than seeing the zodiac as a set of fixedtraits, they look at how the signs unfold as an ongoing cycle always at play.

Whether beginning a new relationship, starting a new job, moving to a new country, or simply navigating the ever-evolving terrain of being human, this framework offers a meaningful way to engage with the process.

Story of the Round invites us to feel into each phase, to notice what comes more easily, where we might get“tripped up,” and to reflect on what may be emerging next.

In Part 2 of this two-part conversation, Simona andKaia journey through the last six signs of the zodiac as stages within thisunfolding cycle.