Hermetic Astrology Podcast

Maya scholar Marguerite Paquin joins me to talk about the energies of the day "4 Ajaw" which occurs next on April 5, 2012. This is the same day that was in place on the first day of this current Great Cycle of time in 3114 B.C., and this is the day that will return to conclude this cycle on Dec. 21st of this year. So, this is a very important energy to understand, as it underlies the much talked about transition of the Mayan long count calendar. Join us as we talk about possible strategies for personal ritual on April 5 to align yourself with the energies of this Great Cycle which rebirths on Dec 21, and become an agent to birth a New EraYou can find much more info about authentic Mayan astrology, Marguerite, and her Book Manual for the Soul at www.whitepuppress.ca

Venus is shining as high and bright in the sky as she ever gets, and she is joined by the 2nd brightest planet Jupiter, in a magnificent evening sky display of celestial beauty and grandeur. Come join Gary on a journey of discovery into what this might mean using the Sabian Symbols as guideposts on the Heroine's journey.

Gary continues the conversation on Mars Rx with Adam Gainsburg of Soulsign. We cover the brightest apparition of Mars for the next two years. Then Gary relates this to Mercury and his upcoming retrograde transformation. Lots of insights packed into a relatively short show!

Adam Gainsburg of SoulSign joins Gary to discuss Mars stationing retrograde, the energies which this is activating (including several of the Goddesses) and strategies for navigating this territory.

The 3rd of 3 consecutive total Lunar eclipses is now entering our experience. Gary breaks this one down in terms of the individual constellations, stars and symbols involved and puts it back together in terms of the common themes. These themes represent a chance to connect to deep primal knowledge within us which we can use to catalyze growth and bring forth the future.

Ze Unwin, a long time podcast listener, joins us to share her personal journey of becoming. By intentionally following the Venus cycle, and sharing Her journey, Ze became a facilitator of Goddess retreats for women. The experiences these women share are transformational and inspirational, so be sure to listen in and also visit Ze at www.Razena.net

Arielle Guttman joins us to talk about her ground-breaking new book Venus Star Rising. This book is all about the 5 pointed star which Venus traces in the heavens via her conjunctions with the Sun. Venus only makes these important conjunctions in 5 signs at any given time. Arielle calls these the Venus Star Points (VSP), and they have to do with the concept of Eros – “an energy of creation…that existed before anything else…a deeply moving creative life force.”

The Full Moon is activating the Uranus-Pluto squares via their mid-point. In other words, it is stirring up the interior of this aspect, the heart and soul and guts of what it is, and lighting that up for all the World to witness and become aware. Two lesser known archetypes it is showing us are the centaur planet Nessus and the constellation Cygnus the Swan. Listen in as Eric Francis of Planet Waves tells us the story of the centaur Nessus. And be sure to e-mail Gary (via DreamAstrologer dot com ) for two free articles on Cygnus' role in the Uranus-Pluto squares!

Venus is moving into Leo where she will join up with the Sun at 24 Leo on August 16. Gary discusses how this energy is manifesting via the Jungian concept of Enantiodromia or tension of opposites. Listen in for ways to identify and understand this tension when you see it and begin to flow with and use it creatively in your own life.

As the Uranus-Pluto squares begin to get tighter we have big news on both sides of the Pond. Gary and Eric Francis talk about the English tabloid scandal as well as the American "debt crisis" in terms of these squares, their mid-point and Ceres at the vernal point

Eric Francis of Planet Waves joins Gary to discuss the Cancer ingress chart, cast for the moment of the Sun's passage across the Summer Solstice point. This forecast has a shelf life of at least 3 months, so if you haven't had enough spare coin to consult your friendly neighborhood astrologer of late, then be sure to pay attention, because this discussion has some of the same quality practical advice you will get in a personalized reading from any solid professional.

This is part of a talk I gave a few years ago about the cycle of the Year and how it relates to the other cycles in Astrology as well as the Tarot. Very beginner friendly. See my Soul Sign Horoscopes blog for the visuals and how it relates to President Obama's chart. My premium subscribers get instant access to my archives of over 6o files like this, about 2 gb of quality astrology info, including articles, audio and video.

In honor of the Lunar Eclipse, here's a segment of my 3-22-11 talk for Asheville Friends of Astrology where I go over the Nodes in Muhammad Ali's chart (1-17-42 6:35p Louisville KY) and give several strategies for working with Eclipses and the transiting Lunar Nodes in your own chart. My premium subscribers get instant access to my archives of over 6o files like this, about 2 gb of quality astrology info, including articles, audio and video.

Eclipse season is upon us again, so I'm sharing the first part of my very popular lecture for the Mid-Hudson NCGR group, recorded earlier this year while I was out on my Illumination Tour of the NE. We cover the mythology and astronomy of the Nodes and thus Eclipses.

Morning Sky magick is afoot! The conjunctions between Mercury, Venus, Mars and Jupiter in Aries and Taurus represent new appearances in the Sky and also in our Lives. Gary goes through each of the 12 signs to give ideas how these may manifest for you. We also talk about recurrence transits and how to track and take advantage of the rare opportunities that recurrences represent.

The Black Moon is in Aries now, having recently crossed the Vernal Point. Kelly hunter joins me to talk about this and the elusive archetype that is Lillith.

Mercury is stationary direct in Aries and making his appearance in the Eastern sky at Dawn. This sets the stage for Mars and Jupiter's appearances over the next couple weeks. Gary explains his neo-classical approach to working with the elements and shares some tools for discerning and managing this fiery appearance in your own life.

Mercury Retrograde is a signal that it is time to clear the fields of our psyche and our lives to prepare for planting the seeds of a new cycle. Listen in as Gary explains the 4 month synodic cycle of Mercury, how this organic metaphor works and why it is so practical, useful and indeed possibly even Revolutionary.

Venus is approaching Her 4th conjunction with the balsamic Moon in her descent from her previous maximum brightness to her eventual invisibility. This symbolizes the 4th gate which Inanna passes on her way to the Underworld where she was removed of her breastplate. Ray Grasse joins me to talk about the Heart chakra and gives us a guided meditation to help work with these energies.

The SuperMoon falls across the Cardinal axis along with the Lunar Nodes and Uranus. Listen in as Gary explains the Dragon mythology and the phenomenology of the Lunar Nodes. Find out how Uranus and the SuperMoon being at the North and South Bending of the Nodes relates to recent events and what it could mean in your life.