The Stellium Astrology Podcast

Merry Christmas ya filthy animals!

Just lil' old me saying hi after what feels like forever! My first episode after maternity leave!

I discuss a number of things in this short but sweet comeback:

• The Patreon Page and new tier!
• My YouTube Channel
• Messages from listeners
• Lana destructo kitty!
• Emails going in to Spam! (Make sure you add me to your trusted senders!)
• Venus Rx! (More about that on my Patreon Page).
• Jupiter in Pisces

But most of all I want to share my gratitude for all your support and kindness over the past year which has been one of the craziest years of my life!

Solstice blessings, seasons greetings and a very Merry Christmas to you all,

Steff xx

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As I always say, the elements and modes are key to understanding an individuals motivations and how they cope with challenge. I had a fun and interesting chat with Maria Reigger about how to better relate to you children (or parents for that matter) using the elements as a gide for positive communication. Maria and I circled a lot around Gemini, Scorpio and Capricorn because those signs are heavily present in our charts.

However, in Part 2 we do an elements walk-through, so take note if you're interested in making the best of your interactions.

How do you see the elements working in yours and your loved one's charts, and do you think we missed anything?

Maria Riegger is based in the Washington, DC area. She is a banking/corporate attorney by day (but please don't hold that against her), and an author by night.

Maria is a Gemini whose head has always been in the clouds. From a young age, she was scolded for not paying attention. When she was bored, she would make up stories in her head. She has been writing since she was about thirteen years old.

A rocky childhood, including the death of a parent, led Maria to consider how to be a better parent in a crazy world. In short, more laughs and positive connections and less dictating and criticizing. Parents should parent with the child's particular needs in mind, rather than the parents' ego needs.

An irreverent Gen X'er, in addition to parenting books, Maria writes gritty contemporary romance and romantic suspense, with plenty of sarcasm.

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In this enhanced episode of The Stellium Astrology Podcast I have an interesting conversation with Alex Trenoweth about the social planets Jupiter and Saturn in Astrology, and how they connect us to our social group.

Alex has developed extensive research in these areas through her work as a teacher, working with children who all share something in common: their Jupiter and Saturn placements.

Find out what the social planets mean in their wider context in this thought provoking episode of The Stellium Astrology Podcast, and let me know what you think! Where are your Jupiter and Saturn placements and can you relate?

Alex Trenoweth, MA (CAA), DFAstrolS, CIA Agent 144 is an astrological researcher and professional school teacher who runs a thriving family consultancy in London UK. In 2015, she was awarded "International Astrologer of the Year" by the Krishnamurti Institute of Astrology (KIA) for her ground-breaking and innovative research on Astrology and Education based on her book "Growing Pains" (The Wessex Astrologer). Since then she has spoken at astrology conferences around the world and has contributed to major astrological magazines and publications. She has also recently authored "The Adolescent Astrology Report" which was created to help parents and teachers understand the children they care for. Alex is now President of the board for Certified Astrological Proficiency for the International Society of Astrological Research (CAPISAR) and has recently started her own astrology school, Rohini Academy of Astrology. Her website is www.alextrenoweth.co.uk

Facebook: @Alex Trenoweth Twitter: @just.call.me.al Instagram: @you.can.just.call.me.al

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If you've ever heard about the bodily assignments which correspond with the planets and the zodiac signs, you may wonder what relevance that actually has in the grand scheme of things.

Well, actually they're kind've a big deal!

This is where my special guest, medical astrologer Kira Sutherland comes in. Kira is a Naturopath, Herbalist, Homeopath and Astrologer who combines astrology with her work in nutrition to really understand her clients and help them to reach their peak physical health. She also works mindfully with their chart to promote a healthy lifestyle tailored specifically to their natal charts and unique constitution.

I had a lot of fun catching up with Kira, she is such a fun and knowledgeable person and our conversation took us down some interesting rabbit holes discussing the many facets of medical astrology and how knowledge of this area of astrology can really benefit us and help us to work mindfully in-tune with our bodies.

Whether you're interested in becoming a medical astrologer or not, it is SO worth exploring medical astrology because it adds yet another dimension of depth to your astrological tool kit.

Kira Sutherland

Kira is an Australian Naturopath, Nutritionist, Herbalist and Astrologer who lives between Sydney Australia and the mountains of BC Canada. She divides her time between clients, writing and lecturing on health, wellbeing, and medical astrology. Known for her vibrant, straight forward teaching style, Kira has lectured in Medical Astrology around the globe and has been in clinic practice for over 25 years. Kira combines her knowledge in Natural Medicine with her passion for Medical Astrology into a wonderful mix of mind/body medicine.

Facebook: @astrologyofhealth Instagram: @astrologyofhealth

Website: www.astrologyofhealth

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As part of my series on Ethical Practice I thought it was important to point out that even in non-astrological fields, there can be issues around abuses of power, and this can be a very dangerous time when in a particularly vulnerable time in your life.

I had an interesting conversation with Mel – a friend of mine – whose path I crossed in a very unusual way.

Mel and I both signed up to a counselling skills course a few years back where we found ourselves in a "classroom" that looked nothing like the one advertised on the website.

Not only that, but we were surrounded by people who all seemed to be in very vulnerable mental states, being tutored by a husband and wife team who seemed to wield some sort of power over them.

I used my tool kit as an astrologer to avoid signing the contract when I was under pressure to do so. However, Mel signed up and almost immediately regretted it.

What follows is the story of how we met, what happened on the course, and the shocking way she was treated when she realised she didn't want to be part of the course anymore and wanted to nullify her contract.

Ultimately, what I wanted my listeners (and viewers) to take from this episode is that it is always worth taking your time when investing your time and money into a course with potential long-term study.

If the worst case scenario should occur (just like in Mel and my case) then you should not let a negative experience like this put you off, and to look out for the life lessons embedded in the experience, in order to grow and move forward in a more productive way.

And definitely, don't give up on your dreams!

Have you ever found yourself in a similar situation, signing up to a course which on further exploration seemed more of a con/cult than a regulated and reputable educational experience?

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I'm hoping that If you've had a reading with a professional astrologer before, you'll recognise the positive impact astrology reading can have – it's an incredible tool which can help us to work towards becoming the best versions of ourselves in life. Astrology can raise our self awareness and and can make make sense of some of the chaos in life. However, believe it or not there are occasions where astrology, and it's misuse can do more harm than good. I am recording a few episodes on what happens when people abuse their position of power during a reading, but there is a sense of responsibility of the person having their chart read. Firstly (and this is something that everyone learning astrology will experience) there are inexperienced astrologers, or those who are still learning who aren't able to articulate the symbolism properly. That's not to say we shouldn't be practising as an aspiring astrologer, BUT it is very important that we are careful with the way we choose our words. I can't tell you the amount of times I've had someone tell me very basic interpretations for my chart which have sounded very scary to me. Words can leave a lasting impression, they can linger in the mind and affect our decision making processes, they can alter the course of the future by inhibiting that persons ability to have faith in following a path they might have previously wanted to tread. Then there are claims which can scare people completely unnecessarily, saying things like they can see how and when someone will die, for example.

Or in my case, having someone tell me that I will suffer miscarriages in pregnancy – honestly, I don't know how certain people can see these outcomes in the chart? I know which aspects of my chart they are talking about, but they are taking very literal interpretations and it's as though they are making "predictions" to make themselves seem all-seeing and all-powerful. It amazes me that people like to share scary and threatening information. If you wouldn't tell your nearest and dearest something like that, then don't volunteer this information someone seeking your help! Accepting free readings from people claiming to be expert astrologers is another thing I advise you to avoid! Recognise that when something seems too good to be true, it probably is! No one should be contacting you to chase you for readings, or asking you for money. All the best astrologers are credible and wouldn't chase business. In fact they might even have a waiting list because they really are the real deal and their clients can vouch for this. There are many ways to avoid having a bad experience and I cover a few in this episode. However, the main thing I would tell most people is that you should be selective about who you allow to read your chart. You shouldn't feel pressured and you shouldn't allow someone who is pestering you to read your chart either. You can always ask for your astrologers credentials before booking in with them and you can also do a little bit of research about them online first. I hope this episode enlightens you to the harm astrology can do and helps you to realise that there are ways to protect yourself from bad practicse and ensure that you only have helpful exchanges with astrologers who take on a position of power during your readings. If you liked this episode, consider listening to my episode on my bad experience in India!

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My trip to India was something I was hugely excited about. It was a high point in my career as a 'young' astrologer. And true to expectations, I had an unforgettable experience which profoundly impacted me and the way that I practise astrology.

Sadly it wasn't a moment of enlightenment in the typical sense through detox and meditation.

Instead, I found myself at the mercy of the unwanted advances of a fellow PROFESSIONAL astrologer.

This experience taught me first-hand exactly how important it is to engage with your client on a professional level, and the damage you can inflict on an individual if you aren't aware of your own projections or agenda when entering the client-therapist interaction which is exactly what happens when you have a reading with an astrologer (whether you realise it or not).

I decided to share what happened to me in India hoping to raise awareness to the problems that can occur when professional and ethical standards aren't adhered to. I hope none of you have ever experienced anything like this, but hopefully sharing my story will help you feel able to speak your truth, should you ever need to. Please share your stories of bad practise with me if you've ever heard of, experienced or witnessed it!

Mentioned in this episode:

1. Dialogues: Tools for the Working Astrologer by Frank C Clifford and Mark Jones
2. Sex in the Forbidden Zone by Peter Rutter MD
3. BACP Ethical Framework
4. CPCAB

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In this fascinating episode of The a Stellium Astrology Podcast, I catch up with Wade Caves – an astrologer who started his journey around the same time as I did. Like myself, Wade sees clients and has branched into teaching.

Wade specialises in Traditional astrology, working in areas of Horary and Electional astrology which are two very interesting branches of prediction and selection.

Discussing a variety of subjects including the controversial subject of gender roles in masculine and feminine astrological symbolism, the role of social media in Astrology's resurgence and a conversation around Wade's work and interest in Astrology, we cover a lot of bases as the time flew by!

In Part 2 Wade covers the Astronomical basis behind the house systems as well as discussing quadrant and non-quadrant house systems including: Equal, Whole Sign, Placidus, Regiomontanus, Campanus, and Koch.

If you've ever had questions about why the house systems are divided the way they are and how astronomy feeds in to the theoretical division of the heavens, then part 2 is not to be missed!

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Wade Caves is an astrological consultant and educator specialising in horary, electional and classical astrological technique. He was certified with honours from the Mayo School of Astrology and has expert knowledge of both traditional and modern psychological methods of chart delineation. Wade's passion is in understanding the historical and philosophical origins of astrological symbolism, and finding reliable ways to put this information to practical use in consultation. He is the editor and annotator of the 300th anniversary edition of William Lilly's History of His Life and Times (Rubedo Press, 2015).

Website: http://wadecaves.com. Email: [email protected].

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Wade's book: William Lilly's History of his Life and Times, From the Year 1602 to 1681 300th Anniversary Edition By William Lilly and Elias Ashmole, introduced and annotated by Wade Caves. Foreword by Philip Graves.

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During this enhanced episode of The Stellium Astrology Podcast I caught up with a dear friend and colleague of mine, astrologer to the stars, author, publisher, and principal of The London School of Astrology, Frank C Clifford.

Among a variety of topics, we discuss the ethical responsibility astrologers have during consultation, as well as touching on Solar Arc Directions: a predictive method Frank has spent years mastering and now teaches his students.

Anyone who's had a consultation with me will recognise the predictive accuracy Solar Arc provides on a personal level, with its ability to pinpoint dates and milestones throughout the past and future.

Part 2 is not to be missed as Frank gives us a class on Solar Arc demonstrating how to use this incredibly accurate predictive method using my natal chart as an example!

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Frank Clifford has built an eclectic, 30-year career as the writer of a dozen books (including Getting to the Heart of Your Chart), a consultant astrologer and palmist, a publisher/editor, a researcher of birth data, and the Principal of the London School of Astrology. Frank began writing for The Mountain Astrologer in 2008 and guest edited the magazine a number of times. In 2012, he was the youngest recipient of a lifetime honour from the Astrological Association for his contribution to astrology, and a writing award from ISAR and a Regulus Award (UAC) nomination have since followed. He runs courses in astrology, palmistry and tarot online (www.londonschoolofastrology.com) and has branches of his school in Japan, Turkey and China (www.newmoonmag.com).

Schools: www.londonschoolofastrology.com & www.newmoonmag.com

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During this enhanced episode of The Stellium Astrology Podcast, I talk to an old friend and astrological colleague of mine, Fernanda Paiva.

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This is a bit of a throwback as Fernanda and I had this conversation quite some time ago but I already had a schedule I wanted to put out on the podcast before I had my guests on, so if we talk about some things which aren't so current anymore, that's why!

As you'll very soon discover, Fernanda and I love a good chat and during this conversation, we discuss a variety of subjects including the role belief plays in astrology, the responsibility of the role of the astrologer and Fernanda's dissertation work for her MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology.

We also discuss the role of imagination, analysis and a favourite subject of hers which is spotting chart themes.

In the second part of the interview Fernanda shows us how to recognise chart themes looking at Meghan Markle's natal chart, while discussing a number of other astrological topics and current events.

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Fernanda Paiva is a teacher and practicing astrologer with a BA. in History. She acquired her astrology certificate with distinction at the London School of Astrology. She has been published by Flare UK, IAM Infinity magazine, the AA Journal and at the astrodienst website (astro.com), and she is currently working on her thesis for the MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology at the University of Wales. Fernanda is originally from Brazil but has been living in the UK for the past 12 years.

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