The Astro Psyche

In this episode, I share why I'm inspired to teach Chiron, my concerns about the the "wounded healer" idea, and how we can discover more about Chiron during Chiron's first return to its discovery place (Chiron in Taurus).

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Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her), depth psychotherapist, astrologer, and teacher. This is my podcast where I share educational material on astrology, depth psychology, tarot, and the metaphysical arts. Social justice is also an important part of my perspective and I'm committed to an ongoing practice of recognizing how marginalization and privilege impact our lives personally and collectively. Thank you for being here! I hope you find this episode informative, empowering, and inspiring ✨

In episode 627, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) discusses the archetypal combination of Venus and Pluto.

She shares how these two represent deep relational experiences, psychological death-rebirth, and transformation within oneself that impacts relationships. These themes discussed in this episode can be applied to any Venus and Pluto aspect together; including Venus conjunct Pluto, Venus sextile Pluto, Venus square Pluto, Venus trine Pluto, Venus opposite Pluto (and!) in any context; including: world transits, personal transits, and synastry. This is a deeply transformational combination.

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Chiron: Mythic Figure & Planetary Archetype: https://www.theastropsyche.com/courses

In episode 626, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) discusses the archetypal combination of Venus and Chiron. She shares how these two represent relational healing when in any aspect together; including Venus conjunct Chiron, Venus sextile Chiron, Venus square Chiron, Venus trine Chiron, Venus opposite Chiron (and!) in any context; including: world transits, personal transits, and synastry. This is a deeply intimate combination and asks for compassion to our most vulnerable feelings.

Join me in my upcoming course!

Chiron: Mythic Figure & Planetary Archetype: https://www.theastropsyche.com/courses

In episode 625, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) discusses neurodivergence, the signs of neurodivergent burnout, why this is so important for us to talk about as neurodivergent folks, the qualities of recovery from neurodivergent burnout, and how we can understand neurodivergent burnout through the planetary archetype of Chiron. She also shares how practices such as astrology, tarot, and ritual can offer support along the journey of recovery.

Resources:

https://neurodivergentinsights.com/autism-and-adhd-burnout/

https://neurodivergentinsights.com/neurodivergent-insights-glossary/

https://www.academia.edu/79356905/_Having_All_of_Your_Internal_Resources_Exhausted_Beyond_Measure_and_Being_Left_with_No_Clean_Up_Crew_Defining_Autistic_Burnout?sm=b

Neuroqueer Heresies (book) by Nick Walker

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Chiron: Mythic Figure & Planetary Archetype: https://www.theastropsyche.com/courses

In episode 624, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) discusses the archetypal combination of Mars and Saturn from a depth psychological perspective, particularly the theme of Mars and Saturn representing the development of mastery or an advanced practice in any field of study.

Reference: https://lairbhan.blogspot.com/2017/08/seeking-advanced-practice.html

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Sundays at 10am - 12pm Pacific Time

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September 20 - November 14

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In episode 623, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) discusses eclipses from a depth psychological perspective, particularly the phenomenon of the "devouring parent" in depth psychology, and how we can heal from early childhood experiences.

new course 🦋

Chiron: Mythic Figure & Planetary Archetype

9-week online course

Sundays at 10am - 12pm Pacific Time

(live & recorded)

September 20 - November 14

Find out more: https://www.theastropsyche.com/courses

Episode 622: Welcome! I'm Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her), a depth psychotherapist and astrologer. In this episode I'm discussing "what is a birth chart in astrology?" from a depth psychological perspective.

I'm teaching a 9-week online course on Chiron in Astrology. I would absolutely love to have you there! Find out more info here: https://www.theastropsyche.com/courses

In episode 621, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares about the planetary archetypes of Jupiter, Pluto, and Chiron and how from a depth psychological perspective these symbolically represent themes of power, authority, dignity, oppression/oppressor, child/adult, wounded/caregiver, privilege/marginalization, and a call to heal our relationship with wounding, power, and trauma.

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In episode 620, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) explores long-term personal transits in astrology from a depth psychological perspective.

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In episode 619, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) explores the planetary archetype of Uranus as it shifts into a new 7 year cycle in the sign of Gemini. We explore Uranus' symbolic manifestations of unconventionality, independence, awakening, and trickster ways of being.

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