Hermetic Astrology Podcast

Venus squares Saturn at the Full Moon on 2/18/11 which is the 5th consecutive Full Moon to fall in the final degree of a sign. Gary explains what both of these processes represent and gives some metaphors for how they may be manifesting in your life.

The Lunar Nodes are crossing the Cardinal axis, along with Jupiter/Uranus and the asteroid Goddesses Vesta and Juno. Gary explains how this is manifesting in the World and how we can use the Sacred Hoop or Medicine Wheel to understand the call for inner balance that this represents.

Adam Gainsburg of SoulSign joins Gary to help delineate the 2nd of 7 Venus conjunctions with the Balsamic or waning crescent Moon. This one is happening near the Winter Solstice point, the N Node of the Moon, and the Galactic Center! Tune in to find out what that is all about and hear Gary and Adam clarify the Scorpius/Ophiucus debate by including the two other important constellations in this part of the sky. Finally an introduction to the new Mars synodic cycle which is about to begin with Ceres alongside.

Nor is there a 13th sign. There ARE many different Zodiacs and coordinate systems, but the Tropical Zodiac has not changed for thousands of years and won't change any time soon. Listen in as Gary explains the difference between signs and constellations, between Zodiacs and between astrologers and astronomers.

Ceres in Aquarius and Juno in Virgo. Gary frames these transits within the parts of the Zodiac they represent and the larger context of outer planet transit cycles.

The Descent of Inanna. On Dec 30 Venus makes the first of 7 conjunctions with the waning crescent Moon which symbolize the 7 gates Inanna passes thru on her famous Descent to the UnderWorld. Gary explains what this means on a personal level and gives some practical tools for exploring our own inner worlds.

Total Lunar Eclipse on the winter Solstice. Tune in to hear Gary's interview by Benjamin Bernstein of the popular This Week in Astrology podcast for practical info on how to handle these chaotic energies.

As Venus stations direct, she rapidly approaches her greatest brilliancy. Here Inanna takes up her Crown and sets off on her adventure. The first stop is her meeting with Enki, God of Wisdom. In the Monomyth, or Journey of the Heroine, this is called "the meeting with the Mentor."

The Call to Adventure. Venus has made her appearance in the East and so the Heroine harkens for the Call to explore the special worlds. Gary explains the Call in the myth of Inanna and how to recognize the Call when it shows up in our lives. 

Planting the Seed of Venus. Gary talks about some ways to honor Venus as a co-creative gesture to the Universe. Venus begins a new 19 month cycle this Thursday.

Adam and Gary discuss the several phases within the Venus retrograde period and how they correlate to distinctly differentiated phenomena and experiences. Also a delineation of the chart for Venus' eventual re-birth back to visibility around November 4th.

Retrograde Venus in Scorpio. Join Gary for a converastion with noted astrologer/historian/archivist Nick Dagan Best. We cover both the essential nature and history of this event which recurs every 8 years.

Venus and Mars are conjunct again, for the 4th time in the last 18 months. Gary shows how to view these as a process. Being at the last part of the cycle, this one is asking us to integrate our previous experiences and lessons into our core.

Venus is at her maximum brilliance and so is Jupiter who is soon joined by the Full Moon. What does this all mean? Come join Gary as he shares some ways for you to find out.

Venus & Mars conjunct Spica. Gary talks about the nature of this visual alignment, what it says about the current balance between masculine and feminine and the difference between the sidereal and tropical zodiacs.

Mercury retrograde. Gary puts the upcoming retrogrades of both Mercury and Venus into perspective using the lens of mytholgy and his own practical experience. Tune in for a fresh perspective on these phenomenon.

Adam Gainsburg of SoulSign joins Gary in a discussion of the Venus-Mars conjunction which will be active for the next few months. Tune in to hear how to make the most of it!

Venus conjunct Saturn in Libra. Gary uses some basic principles of his Taoist neo-classical approach to astrology to find meaning in this celestial meeting.

More Eclipse info. Tune in to hear Gary's interview by Jaqui Menkes of WTAR on blogtalkradio. Of course we also talk about the Goddesses a good bit as well as Gary's upcoming Purgation Tour.

Solar Eclipse in Cancer. Gary & Dena do a reprise of their popular joint podcast from a year ago. Tune in for a discussion of the Cancer and Capricorn archetypes in terms of current World events and what these eclipses mean in your life.