Ben Belinsky's Moonletter Podcast

In mythology, Chariklo was the wife of the centaur Chiron. She cared for him after he was shot by a poisoned arrow but could not die because he was immortal. Here we explore the astrological influence of the asteroid named after Chariklo. The e-book "Chariklo and the Journey to Transcendence" is now available from Amazon. It includes moving personal stories as well as examples from the l...

  What motivates you? What gets you out of bed in the morning?  Is it fear? Is it money? The desire for excitement? The need for control? Well, for astrologers it depends on which sign Mars is in. Here we look at Mars in each sign of the zodiac to see what motivates them. Support the show Check out  the Moonletter website where you can read Ben Belinsky's monthly Moonletters  and articles on...

The fascinating story of the 4 elements: Fire, Earth, Air and Water starts back in Ancient Greece.  We follow their evolution from the 4 humours of mediaeval medicine, the elemental spirits of Paracelsus, the 4 suits of the tarot cards up to their use in astrology and the psychology of Jung. #4elements #fourelements #Empedocles #Galen #ibnsinna #avicenna #paracelsus #4humours #4humors #elementals...

Follow the changing astrological energies over the coming mooncycle. This moonletter spans the New Moon in Aries on 29 March2025 and covers the Full Moon in Libra on 13 April 2025. Ben Belinsky talks about the astrological influences and how to work with and make the best of the planetary energies. #newmoonaries #fullmoonlibra  Support the show Check out  the Moonletter website where you can read...

With Neptune and Saturn about to cross the cusp from Pisces into Aries heading towards a conjunction, what can we expect from this celestial event bringing together two incompatible energies, Saturn the realist, Neptune the fantasist? Sounds like an awkward marriage!  Here we explore the possible ways this could pan out. #neptune #saturn #saturnconjunctneptune #aries Support the show Check out  th...

Let’s face it, Mercury retrograde periods have a reputation for disruption.  It’s great to have something to blame for daily woes and a prime target for that is Mercury retrograde periods. That is when the planet Mercury appears to go backwards against the movement of the sun and the other planets.  The astrology books say it “disrupts communication”. Misunderstandings abound, feelings get bruised...

Ben’s guest is Charm Elakil, a qualified medical herbalist, natural nutrition practitioner and naturopathic medicine maker. Charm talks about her work in women’s health, hormonal issues and the menopause transition with a special focus on women of colour and women who are autistic or neurodivergent. If you want to find out more about Charm’s regular seminars and workshops both onsite and online re...

Follow the changing astrological energies over the coming mooncycle. This moonletter spans the New Moon in Pisces on 28 February 2025 and covers the Full Moon in Virgo on 14 March 2025. Ben Belinsky talks about the astrological influences and how to work with and make the best of the planetary energies. #newmoonpisces #fullmoonvirgo  Support the show Check out  the Moonletter website where you can...

What does Pluto's transit of Aquarius, the sign of democracy mean for the health of our civil institutions? Will they meet the challenge? We explore the astrological influences behind the rise of the plutocracy. #pluto #democracy #oligarchy #plutocracy Support the show Check out  the Moonletter website where you can read Ben Belinsky's monthly Moonletters  and articles on astrology and s...

Neptune was discovered in 1846 around the time of the invention of photography, and the discovery of anaesthetics. But anaesthetics are merely the lowest vibration of Neptune – to wipe yourself out with alcohol or opioids because the pain of life is too great. While the highest level is the access to universal consciousness. So, how do we get from the lowest to the highest? Here we create the big...

To understand the nature of prediction and divination means understanding the nature of time. We look at time from different points of view using the astrological understanding of the planets as a map to guide us:  From Saturn's time of duration, Uranus' non-linear time, Neptune's cosmic time of eternity, the Centaurs' mythological time to the time of the centaur Asbolus that a...

If you live in a city, you’ll know it isn’t easy to follow the cycle of the moon. If you’re in a desert or in the middle of an ocean and there isn’t a streetlight for hundreds of miles, the stars are so big and so close and you can watch the sky turning and the stars rising and setting and you have to remind yourself that the sky isn’t moving, it’s the earth that’s turning. And you can watch the m...

Follow the changing astrological energies over the coming mooncycle. This moonletter spans the New Moon in Aquarius on 29 January 2025 and covers the Full Moon in Leo on 12 February 2025. Ben Belinsky talks about the astrological influences and how to work with and make the best of the planetary energies. #newmoonaquarius #fullmoonleo #lunarnewyear2025 Support the show Check out  the Moonletter we...

There’s an old superstition that it’s bad luck to look at the new moon through glass. Here we deconstruct this belief to see what is actually behind it. For astrologers, the new moon means a new beginning, new energy. A chance to let go of the past. You’ve finished the business that needed finishing. You’ve done your cleaning and decluttering, you’ve shrugged your shoulders, made your affirmations...

Follow the changing astrological energies over the coming mooncycle. This moonletter spans the New Moon in Capricorn on 30 December 2024 and covers the Full Moon in Cancer on 13 January 2025. Ben Belinsky talks about the astrological influences and how to work with and make the best of the planetary energies. #newmooncapricorn #fullmooncancer Support the show Check out  the Moonletter website wher...

As if the universe were a piece of music… From the vibrations of subatomic particles, the pulse and breathing of our bodies, the daily rhythm of our planet, the turning of the seasons as the earth circles the sun, and the cycle of the moon from new to full and back again. These are the regularly repeating patterns that make for the rhythms of our lives and all that lives on earth. But there are la...

Amy Winehouse. The girl from North London with the amazing voice. Released her award-winning album 'Back to Black' in 2006. Died of alcoholic poisoning at age 27. An astrological view of her life and career where we look at the influence of the centaur, Chariklo. This podcast comes from my e-book on Chariklo, "Chariklo and the Journey to Transcendence", now available from Amazo...

How will Artificial Intelligence shape the future of business and communication under Pluto's watch as it moves from Capricorn into Aquarius? #pluto #aquarius #plutoinaquarius #AI #artificialintelligence Support the show Check out  the Moonletter website where you can read Ben Belinsky's monthly Moonletters  and articles on astrology and spirituality. Where you can subscribe to get the m...

The position of the Sun, the Moon and the Ascendant in a birth chart are all significant. The sun represents our solar consciousness. But what about our moon sign? And what does the Ascendant mean?  Support the show Check out  the Moonletter website where you can read Ben Belinsky's monthly Moonletters  and articles on astrology and spirituality. Where you can subscribe to get the moonletter...

What can astrology tell us about relationships? Here we look at astrological influence from sun signs and moon signs, all the way to the influence of the outer planets that take us beyond our ideas of a traditional relationship. Not for those under the age of 18. Support the show Check out  the Moonletter website where you can read Ben Belinsky's monthly Moonletters  and articles on astrology...

Four elements, from earth, through water and air to fire. From the densest and most solid to the lightest and most subtle. We explore the meanings of the four elements in western astrology and how they can help us understand the 12 zodiac signs. #elements #fourelements #earth #water #fire #air #astrology Support the show Check out  the Moonletter website where you can read Ben Belinsky's mont...

What does it mean when they say the moon is Void of Course? This podcast explains what happens and looks at how to handle these particular time periods, what they're a good time for and what actions and activities it's best to avoid. Support the show Check out  the Moonletter website where you can read Ben Belinsky's monthly Moonletters  and articles on astrology and spirituality. W...

While Pluto was in Capricorn, power was in the hands of corporates and their impersonal structures. The world was dominated by brands and their identities. So what happens when Pluto moves into Aquarius? How does the power shift? Here we look at a possible scenario affecting corporate brands and the way they are marketed. #pluto #plutoinaquarius #aquarius #brand #brandidentity #marketing #astrolog...

Neptune's discovery in 1846 coincided with the invention of photography. Since then we have seen new ways of creating and disseminating images with movies, and television. Then in 2010 Neptune returned to the place it was when it was discovered 163 years ago, coinciding with the birth of social media How has the influence of Neptune changed the way we see ourselves and the world? #neptune #ph...

Ever wondered... Why do eclipses happen?  Why don't they happen every month? How come the sun and moon appear the same size? What do eclipses mean astrologically? What are the moon's nodes? Answers here! #eclipse #solareclipse #lunareclipse #moonsnodes #astrology #karma Support the show Check out  the Moonletter website where you can read Ben Belinsky's monthly Moonletters  and arti...