Conversations with the Planets

Astrologically, asteroids that are placed prominently in our birth charts serve as beacons to the mythic stories we embody in our lifetimes. In this podcast episode, astrologers Lori Kaufman and Alicia Cielle Heiser discuss the mythology of Rhea (Kronos's wife) and Chariklo (Chiron's wife). While their husbands are more well-know, these two powerful women add depth and dimension to ancient...

Astrology and music are two fields that have always been inextricably related. When you look back across ancient histories, the boundaries between these two lineages begin to dissolve. In this podcast episode, Elias Romero Hampton chats with Alicia Cielle Heiser and Lori Kaufman about the parallels between astrology and music. We discuss the difference between solar and lunar ways of being and how...

Were you born during the day or night? This simple distinction can have a big influence on how your birth chart and life unfold. Do you embody a more solar or lunar way of being, and how does that show up in your life? Is Jupiter your greatest helper, or do you vibe more to the rhythms of Venus? Sect is a central technique in ancient Hellenistic astrology and a very simple approach that you can st...

Sharing stories is a powerful way to bring the magic of the asteroids to life. In this episode, astrologers Hannah Piper Burns, Lori Kaufman and Alicia Heiser talk about the mythic story of Icarus. From acrobatics to burnout, we discuss the ways that the myth of the man who flew too close to the Sun lives on in modern times. This episode builds on material we discussed in our  ⁠⁠Asteroids 101 epis...

One of the most impactful ways to work with asteroids astrologically is to use them to determine which mythic stories you embody in your lifetime. Storytelling can be a deeply healing experience that connects us backwards and forwards across time through the lineage of oral tradition. In this episode, astrologer Hannah Piper Burns talks about the mythic story of Philomela who weaves the grief of h...

A very special episode all about LOVE! In this podcast, we talk about the Love Card system, the relationship between Venus and Saturn, the differences between Taurus and Libra, and the psychic powers of the number 6. Astrologers Lori Kaufman and Alicia Cielle Heiser interview Lilla Dent about the Love Card system (also called the Destiny Cards). We talk about how these systems are similar and diff...

One of the most impactful ways to work with asteroids astrologically is to use them to determine which mythic stories you embody in your lifetime. Storytelling can be a deeply healing experience that connects us backwards and forwards across time through the lineage of oral tradition. In this podcast episode, astrologers Alicia Cielle Heiser and Lori Kaufman share the stories of Adonis, Ceres/Deme...

Asteroids are an incredible gateway into myth and story in an astrological chart. This podcast goes over everything you need to know to start working with asteroids astrologically. Astrologers Lori Kaufman and Alicia Cielle Heiser explain what the asteroids are, how to look asteroids up in a chart, how to determine which asteroids are significant for you and how to interpret asteroids astrological...

Working with secondary progressed Moon phases is a great way to understand how our energy, fortune and vitality shifts over time. Knowing what phase your progressed Moon is in can tell you whether you're in a life phase of gathering resources or a time more focused on releasing, resting and letting go. In this episode, astrologers Lori Kaufman and Alicia Cielle Heiser discuss how to interpret...

While our natal charts are a snapshot of the sky at the moment we were born, the planets keep moving and their progressions can indicate how we grow and evolve over time. Secondary Progressions is a great timing technique to understand our internal pulses and rhythms as we move through life. In this episode, Astrologers Alicia Cielle Heiser and Lori Kaufman talk about how to work with Secondary Pr...

Knowing what Moon phase you were born under can give rich and deeply personal interpretive detail to help you better understand yourself and your birth chart. Knowing what the Moon's doing in the sky can help us better attune to nature's cycles, paying attention to when is a good time to grow and when we need to focus on releasing. In this episode, Astrologers Alicia Cielle Heiser and Lori...

In this episode, Astrologers Lori Kaufman and Alicia Cielle Heiser talk about why New Year's shouldn't be observed on January 1st and suggest different ways to observe New Year's from an astrological perspective. WHERE TO FIND US:  Conversations with the Planets Instagram ⁠⁠@conversationswplanets⁠⁠ Lori's Instagram  ⁠⁠@lorik_127⁠⁠    Lori's website  ⁠⁠https://lorikaufman27.com...

In this episode, Astrologers Alicia Cielle Heiser and Lori Kaufman talk about the 4 Asteroid Goddesses Ceres, Vesta, Juno and Pallas Athena. They discuss the stories associated with these goddesses and how to interpret them in a natal chart. Resources to learn more about asteroid goddesses: ⁠Asteroid Goddesses: The Mythology, Psychology, and Astrology of the Re-Emerging Feminine by Demetra George⁠...

In this episode, Astrologers Alicia Cielle Heiser and Lori Kaufman talk about the 4 Asteroid Goddesses Ceres, Vesta, Juno and Pallas Athena. They discuss why these 4 asteroids should be treated the same as the outer planets in natal chart readings and how to interpret them in a birth chart. Resources to learn more about asteroid goddesses: Asteroid Goddesses: The Mythology, Psychology, and Astrolo...

In this episode, Astrologers Lori Kaufman and Alicia Cielle Heiser talk about the importance of feeling our astrological birth charts through physical embodiment. We begin by guiding a nourishing breathing exercise. Then, we dig into some astrological theory to discuss elements and temperament, two tools that can help you translate physical sensations to astrological language. WHERE TO FIND US: Co...

In this episode, Astrologers Lori Kaufman and Alicia Cielle Heiser introduce themselves and talk about the purpose of this podcast to root the wisdom of the stars into our lived experiences here on Earth and weave the power of diverse healing modalities together. WHERE TO FIND US: Conversations with the Planets Instagram @conversationswplanets Lori's Instagram  ⁠@lorik_127⁠    Lori's websi...