Healing The Spirit: Astrology, Archetypes & Artmaking

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jonathankoeofficial.substack.com In addition to studying the astrological patterns for the coming year, I also practice connecting with the spirit of the year for insights, inspiration, and guidance. In this episode, I share a deep dive on the first theme I received for the year. To hear more, subscribe here .

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jonathankoeofficial.substack.com In addition to studying the astrological patterns for the coming year, I also practice connecting with the spirit of the year for insights, inspiration, and guidance. In this episode, I share a deep dive on the second theme I received for the year. To hear more, subscribe here .

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jonathankoeofficial.substack.com In addition to studying the astrological patterns for the coming year, I also practice connecting with the spirit of the year for insights, inspiration, and guidance. In this episode, I share a deep dive on the first theme I received for the year. To hear more, subscribe here .

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In the email exchange leading up to our conversation, my guest Kristina Marie wrote "The Hero is Dead." That sentence stopped me in my tracks. It's a suspicion I've had for a while, but maybe there's still a part of me that doesn't want it to be true. "What do you mean? But I love my hero's journey stories!" that part protested. In the episode, Kristina and I dove straight into this topic.  We dis...

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In advance of the upcoming Solar Eclipse in Virgo on September 21st, I'm re-sharing a section of my deep dive on the 2025 astrology with Kelsey Rose Tortorice – specifically the part where we discussed the Lunar Nodes in Pisces-Virgo axis.  I hope this serves you!  If you're into my and Kelsey's vibes and transmissions, check out the full conversation:  Part 1 on this podcast (Outer Planets + Chir...

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