Conversations with the Planets

There are so many fascinating and incredible ways that the astronomy of various asteroids impacts the way we can interpret these celestial bodies astrologically. In this Conversations with the Planets podcast episode, astrologers Lori Kaufman and Alicia Cielle Heiser talk about the astronomy of several different types of asteroids to deepen your astrological interpretations. https://www.spacerefer...

Two asteroids that can illuminate the monster within, Scylla and Charybdis can speak to intense, churning trauma in your birth chart. This podcast episode goes deep, and we encourage listeners to ground into their bodies and take a few deep breaths before digging in. We will be talking about sexual assault and the Epstein Files, so please choose to listen when you are in a space to receive heavier...

With Saturn and Neptune recently entering Aries, many of us may be feeling overstimulated, excited, motivated, burnt out and overwhelmed. This episode includes quick simple practices that you can do every day to help soothe your nervous system. In this Conversations with the Planets podcast episode, Alicia Cielle Heiser and Lori Kaufman explain how you can find personalized ways to easily nourish...

A profound mythic healer, the asteroid Asclepius can illuminate fascinating components of one's healing journey. In this Conversations with the Planets podcast episode, we have Dr. Travis Elliott join us to talk about deep lunar feminine practices that incorporate dreaming and stillness to encourage healing. We talk about the impact that the asteroids Asclepius and his daughters, including Hyg...

Correspondences between parts of the body and the signs of the zodiac date back thousands of years. In this Conversations with the Planets podcast episode, astrologers and herbalist Alicia Heiser and Lori Kaufman talk about the medical correspondences for the astrology signs Libra through Pisces. We go over common ailments associated with each zodiac sign and give herbal and lifestyle suggestions...

In this bonus episode of Conversations with the Planets, astrologers and herbalist Alicia Cielle Heiser and Lori Kaufman answer questions from folks on Tik Tok about medical astrology and herbalism. We talk for a while about a variety of herbs and lifestyle practices that can be particularly nourishing for postpartum parents, as Alicia was 6 months postpartum herself at the time this episode was r...

Correspondences between parts of the body and the signs of the zodiac date back thousands of years. In this Conversations with the Planets podcast episode, astrologers and herbalist Alicia Heiser and Lori Kaufman talk about the medical correspondences for the astrology signs Aries through Virgo. We go over common ailments associated with each zodiac sign and give herbal and lifestyle suggestions t...

Goddesses traditionally associated with marriage and motherhood, Hera and Juno can speak to what you need in relationships and to what you are most loyal. In this podcast episode with Diana Rose Harper, we explore the mythology and astrology of both asteroids Juno and Hera. We talk about the importance of being with someone(s) who wants to see you bloom and the issues that can arise when one doesn...

In this inaugural episode of season 3 of Conversations with the Planets, Alicia and Lori talk about the process of becoming a mother and birthing other creative projects with the help of the goddess. We discuss the Babylonian myth of Inanna, where the goddess of love and fertility must shed 7 layers as she descends into the underworld to care for her grieving sister Ereshkigal. While Inanna is kil...

There are so many rich and nuanced connections between tarot and astrology. In this podcast episode, astrologers and tarot readers Lori Kaufman and Alicia Cielle Heiser go through the end major arcana tarot cards (from the Star to the World and including the Fool) to explore how tarot and astrology correspondences have shifted throughout history. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hi...

There are so many rich and nuanced connections between tarot and astrology. In this podcast episode, astrologers and tarot readers Lori Kaufman and Alicia Cielle Heiser go through the middle major arcana tarot cards (from Strength to the Tower) to explore how tarot and astrology correspondences have shifted throughout history. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The History of Tarot podcas...

Asteroids can be a profound tool for making sense out of complicated and difficult life stories. This episode explores how the asteroids Horus and Seth show up in the astrology charts of multiple people interviewed and mentioned in the Quiet on Set documentary. While we do briefly mention the chart of Amanda Bynes, we are intentional not to dig too deep into conjectures about her personal life as...

There are so many different mythologies and stories that can be highlighted by prominent asteroids in a chart. While we often focus on Greek mythological figures when exploring asteroids, there are many asteroids named after prominent Egyptian deities as well. In this podcast episode, astrologers Lori Kaufman and Alicia Cielle Heiser discuss the mythology and astrology of Horus and Seth. We explor...

Working with the houses in astrology is a powerful way to ground celestial movements into our lived experiences here on Earth. With this technique, you can easily and clearly identify which areas of your life will be impacted by different transits and planetary placements. In this podcast episode, astrologers Alicia Cielle Heiser and Lori Kaufman delineate several examples of how to use house rule...

There are so many rich and nuanced connections between tarot and astrology. In this podcast episode, astrologers and tarot readers Lori Kaufman and Alicia Cielle Heiser go through the first few major arcana tarot cards (up until the Chariot) to explore how tarot and astrology correspondences have shifted throughout history. MOON PHASES WORKSHOPS: Email lori.kaufman27@gmail.com to sign up A recordi...

Merging tarot with astrology is a profound way to gain meaning out of both of these incredible practices. While many correspondences can feel like they are set in stone, the reality is that a lot of the connections between tarot and astrology were essentially made up. These correspondences have been given significance by generations of astrologers and tarot readers and can be quite useful, but thi...

The history of tarot is a complex and nuanced story that weaves together different decks that were used for various purposes since the Medieval Era. Join astrologers and tarot readers Lori Kaufman and Alicia Cielle Heiser as we dive into this fascinating topic to learn more about where tarot really comes from. UPCOMING WORKSHOPS: Email lori.kaufman27@gmail.com to sign up A recording of each worksh...

NOTE: We apologize for the poor sound quality on Alicia's end - this is a fluke unique to this particular episode. It is kind of fitting though considering we're talking about a goddess who's known for having a difficult voice... In this podcast episode, astrologers Lori Kaufman and Alicia Cielle Heiser discuss the mythology of the Greek goddess Circe and what it means if you have her...

There's so much buzz about Saturn returns in astrology but often folks don't know when their exact Saturn return is or what it means for them personally. While Saturn returns can often be quite difficult, they are also an invitation to step into maturity and wisdom and can have profound impacts on your life trajectory. Saturn returns manifest differently for everyone and can actually be qu...

Jupiter is exalted in Cancer from June of 2025 until June of 2026. While this exalted benefic planet is here to bring us abundance, generosity and support, Jupiter in Cancer isn't "all good all the time" and there are actually several nuances to consider when interpreting this transit. In this podcast episode, astrologers Lori Kaufman and Alicia Cielle Heiser explain what to expect f...

A common misconception in astrology is that empty houses don't matter as much as houses where we have planets and angles. While the topics of houses with planets and angles may have more emphasis in your life, the empty houses in your chart still have quite a bit to say about your natal promise and how your life will unfold as a whole. In this podcast episode, astrologers Alicia Cielle Heiser...

Using the Hellenistic technique of house rulership gives so much nuance and personalized depth to natal chart interpretations. Planetary movements mean different things for each of us depending on which house(s) that planet rules. And what each planet in our birth chart is doing for you personally is greatly illuminated by understanding this technique. Working with house rulership helps you to gro...

Working with the houses in astrology is a powerful way to ground celestial movements into our lived experiences here on Earth. With this technique, you can easily and clearly identify which areas of your life will be impacted by different transits. Learn about house topics in astrology from a Hellenistic perspective from experienced astrologers Alicia Cielle Heiser and Lori Kaufman. ADDITIONAL RES...

One of the most famous Greek myths tells the story of a young Icarus, whose father Daedalus had built him wings to escape King Minos so they could fly to safety. It's said that while flying over the Greek island of Ikaria, Icarus flew too close to the Sun and his wings melted, pelting him to his death in the rocky sea below.  In this podcast episode, astrologers Alicia Cielle Heiser and Lori K...

There's such a strong focus on the negative aspects of having a strongly malefic chart in astrology, but the influence of malefics can bring great strength, resilience and determination to a nativity. In this podcast episode, astrologers Lori Kaufman and Alicia Cielle Heiser are joined by Matthew Oliver, the founder of Still Water Alchemy, to discuss what it means to have your luminaries and/or an...