Astrology Bytes with Theresa Reed

Episode 148. Wondering if that feisty Aries is a good match for your sensitive Pisces nature? Curious if your Venus in Cancer can get it on with that Venus in Libra hottie? Astrologer Kirah Tabourn joins me to talk about sexual compatibility and astrology. Learn what astrology reveals about intimacy - and what to do when your stars are not aligned with your partner's (psst...it's not doom 'n gloom...

Episode 147. What happens when you cross a brilliant astrologer with one of the best career coaches in the world? Many good things. A podcast . An astrology-fueled career consult . And today, this lively conversation on how astrology can help your career. I'm so honored to be speaking about this topic with Heidi Rose Robbins and Ellen Fondiler . These two powerful women are helping people find the...

Episode 146. Neptune is the eighth planet and furthest away from the Sun. As you can imagine, that means it’s cold and dark. Like Uranus, it’s known as an “ice giant.” It has rings around it like Saturn and 14 moons. It cannot be seen with the naked eye. In astrology, Neptune is associated with illusion, fantasies, inspiration, faith, psychic receptivity, creativity, spirituality, and imagination....

Episode 145. When we think of Venus in astrology, we assume it's only about romance. While it does have a lot to say about l'amour, Venus is also associated with money. In this episode, astrologer and author Rachel Lang talks about how to understand your Venus so that you can make better decisions in love and money. Rachel also gives a glimpse into her new book, Modern Day Magic: 8 Simple Rules to...

Episode 144. Of all the progressed planets, the Moon moves the quickest. What impact might it have on the individual? What does it reveal about our emotional lives? Astrologer Celeste Brooks joins me to discuss the role the progressed Moon has in predicting the future, your attitude, and your emotional growth. You'll also learn how to work with the energy of your progressed Moon and what you need...

No writer is the same. Each one has a unique voice, point of view, style, and process - much like an astrology chart. Once you understand your natal blueprint, you know how to make your writing work for you. In this episode of Astrology Bytes, I'm joined by author and astrologer Jeanna Kadlec to discuss astrology for writers. Jeanna shares what astrology reveals about the writer, how to lean into...

Episode 142. What does astrology reveal about your money habits? Where do you look to understand how you spend or save? More importantly, how can you use this astrological information to change your financial situation? Kim Woods joins me today on Astrology Bytes to talk about all of this and more (including what you need to know when you and your partner have radically different aspects around mo...

Episode 141. What can astrology reveal about children? And how can we as parents use that information? Briana Saussy, author of Starchild: Joyful Parenting Through Astrology , joins me for an illuminating discussion on astrology and children.

Episode 140. Astrologer Debra Silverman shares how you can work with the elements in astrology to find your blind spots - and compassion for yourself. 

Episode 139. Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun - and it’s an “ice giant” and the fourth-largest planetary mass in the solar system. It also has 27 moons and rings just like Saturn! In astrology, Uranus is the ruling planet of Aquarius and is associated with change, freedom, and individuality. Where Uranus is placed in your natal chart shows the areas of your life where you are original, no...

Episode 138. The Saturn return is one of the most pivotal astrological transits you'll ever experience. It brings new growth...and plenty of challenges. Astrologer Lisa Stardust, author of Saturn Return Survival Guide: Navigating This Cosmic Rite of Passage, shares her wisdom on how to navigate this tricky and powerful time.

Episode 137. Did you know your astrology chart holds clues to what your soul is here to learn? In this episode of Astrology Bytes, UK-based astrologer and author of What’s Your Soul Sign?: Astrology for Waking Up, Transforming and Living a High-Vibe Life shares the secrets of finding your purpose through astrology. Learn about the Nodes, what certain aspects have to say about the people in your li...

Episode 136. Saturn is the “ringed planet.”  In astrology, it is associated with lessons and limitations. Where Saturn is placed in your natal chart shows the areas of your life where you may experience challenges and must shoulder responsibilities. If you lean into it, you can develop discipline and grow. 1st: Saturn in the first house indicates a disciplined, serious personality. You may appear...

Episode 135. What are transits and why would you want to track them (or not)? Jessica Lanyadoo joins me on the latest Astrology Bytes to talk about that - and so much more. I've been a huge fan of her work for many years - and I love her perspective on all things astrology. In this conversation, we also discuss our thoughts on moving with the flow of the planets, learning astrology, internet exper...

Episode 134. Postcolonial Astrology by Alice Sparkly Kat is a thought-provoking, bold, and fiercely smart book. In this week's Astrology Bytes, the author joins me to talk about her book, gender, Venus as a war goddess and so much more. I love this book and think it addresses many questions about white supremacy, colonization, inclusivity, labor, race -  and how astrology can be more responsible g...

Episode 133. Jupiter is the fifth planet in the solar system - and the largest of all the planets. In astrology, this big guy is associated with luck and expansion. Where Jupiter is placed in your natal chart shows the areas of your life where you are fortunate and gifted. It’s where you can expand. If afflicted, Jupiter can bring foolish optimism or a lack of moderation. 1st: Jupiter in the first...

Episode 132. Mars is the Red Planet and is named after the Roman god of war. Where Mars is placed in your natal chart shows the areas of your life where you must take action. This is where you express your desires, passion, and leadership. If Mars is afflicted, it can indicate where conflict or anger shows up. 1st: Mars in the first house indicates an aggressive, outgoing, and courageous personali...

Episode 131. What happens when you get a music-loving astrologer together with an astrology-loving musician? This great conversation between Ben Katzman and yours truly! Ben, along with his band DeGreaser, is the musical genius behind Astrology 101 , an astrology-inspired album with songs for every sign of the zodiac. (You MUST check out the video "My Mom's A Capricorn" - it's hilarious!) In this...

Episode 130. Venus is the goddess of love and is associated with romance, art, beauty, and how we express ourselves socially.   Where Venus is placed in your natal chart shows the areas of your life or activities where you find beauty, art, and pleasure.   1st: Venus in the first house indicates a pleasing appearance and loads of charm. You’ve got that “it” factor and always look pulled together....

Episode 129. Before you start making assumptions that you simply can't get along with that Taurus or you can only date "certain signs," hear this: you can learn how to foster healthy relationships with anybody, no matter what their sign may be. Astrologers Amy Zerner and Monte Farber join me to talk about how the "celestial trilogy" can help you learn to understand the people in your life better -...

Episode 128. Where Mercury is placed in your natal chart shows the areas of your life or activities that occupy your mind or impact your communication. 1st: Mercury in the first house indicates a personality that is curious and talkative. You have an intellectual outlook on life and might be intellectually competitive. It may be hard to shut you up at times though. 2nd: Mercury in the second house...

Episode 127. I follow the Moon closely for everything. I'm serious about that. It's especially useful for business. Brand astrologer and host of The Savvy Luminary podcast Leslie Tagorda knows this - and guides her clients to success using lunar cycles for business. In this episode of Astrology Bytes, she shares her wisdom so you too can make your biz swoon with the moon! Leslie is the author of S...

Episode 126. The Moon symbolizes your emotions, needs, and how we respond to others and the world around us. There are twelve houses in the natal chart. You can go back to older episodes to learn about the attributes of each house. Where the Moon sits in your natal chart shows where you get emotional. Because the Moon is changeable, this can also indicate where conditions in your life may fluctuat...

Episode 125. Today we’re starting to look at the planets in the houses on the natal chart. I’ll give brief descriptions of possible interpretations for each planet in upcoming episodes. Once we’ve gone through every planet through the natal chart, we’ll start looking at planetary transits through the houses. We’ll begin this part of the series by talking about the Sun Through the Houses in the Nat...

Episode 124. The Solar Return is one of the methods astrologers use for predictive astrology. A Solar Return is basically a yearly chart that is calculated for the exact time the Sun returns to the position position in your natal chart. For example, my natal Sun is at 20º Gemini. Every year, when the Sun is at 20º Gemini, that marks my Solar Return. What’s the Solar Return all about? Well, it show...