Hermetic Astrology Podcast

Arielle Guttman joins us to talk about her ground-breaking new book Venus Star Rising. This book is all about the 5 pointed star which Venus traces in the heavens via her conjunctions with the Sun. Venus only makes these important conjunctions in 5 signs at any given time. Arielle calls these the Venus Star Points (VSP), and they have to do with the concept of Eros – “ an energy of creation…that e...

The Full Moon is activating the Uranus-Pluto squares via their mid-point. In other words, it is stirring up the interior of this aspect, the heart and soul and guts of what it is, and lighting that up for all the World to witness and become aware. Two lesser known archetypes it is showing us are the centaur planet Nessus and the constellation Cygnus the Swan. Listen in as Eric Francis of Planet Wa...

Venus is moving into Leo where she will join up with the Sun at 24 Leo on August 16. Gary discusses how this energy is manifesting via the Jungian concept of Enantiodromia or tension of opposites. Listen in for ways to identify and understand this tension when you see it and begin to flow with and use it creatively in your own life.

As the Uranus-Pluto squares begin to get tighter we have big news on both sides of the Pond. Gary and Eric Francis talk about the English tabloid scandal as well as the American "debt crisis" in terms of these squares, their mid-point and Ceres at the vernal point

Eric Francis of Planet Waves joins Gary to discuss the Cancer ingress chart, cast for the moment of the Sun's passage across the Summer Solstice point. This forecast has a shelf life of at least 3 months, so if you haven't had enough spare coin to consult your friendly neighborhood astrologer of late, then be sure to pay attention, because this discussion has some of the same quality practical adv...

This is part of a talk I gave a few years ago about the cycle of the Year and how it relates to the other cycles in Astrology as well as the Tarot. Very beginner friendly. See my Soul Sign Horoscopes blog for the visuals and how it relates to President Obama's chart. My premium subscribers get instant access to my archives of over 6o files like this, about 2 gb of quality astrology info, including...

In honor of the Lunar Eclipse, here's a segment of my 3-22-11 talk for Asheville Friends of Astrology where I go over the Nodes in Muhammad Ali's chart (1-17-42 6:35p Louisville KY) and give several strategies for working with Eclipses and the transiting Lunar Nodes in your own chart. My premium subscribers get instant access to my archives of over 6o files like this, about 2 gb of quality astrolo...

Eclipse season is upon us again, so I'm sharing the first part of my very popular lecture for the Mid-Hudson NCGR group, recorded earlier this year while I was out on my Illumination Tour of the NE. We cover the mythology and astronomy of the Nodes and thus Eclipses.

Morning Sky magick is afoot! The conjunctions between Mercury, Venus, Mars and Jupiter in Aries and Taurus represent new appearances in the Sky and also in our Lives. Gary goes through each of the 12 signs to give ideas how these may manifest for you. We also talk about recurrence transits and how to track and take advantage of the rare opportunities that recurrences represent.

The Black Moon is in Aries now, having recently crossed the Vernal Point. Kelly hunter joins me to talk about this and the elusive archetype that is Lillith.

Mercury is stationary direct in Aries and making his appearance in the Eastern sky at Dawn. This sets the stage for Mars and Jupiter's appearances over the next couple weeks. Gary explains his neo-classical approach to working with the elements and shares some tools for discerning and managing this fiery appearance in your own life.

Mercury Retrograde is a signal that it is time to clear the fields of our psyche and our lives to prepare for planting the seeds of a new cycle. Listen in as Gary explains the 4 month synodic cycle of Mercury, how this organic metaphor works and why it is so practical, useful and indeed possibly even Revolutionary.

Venus is approaching Her 4th conjunction with the balsamic Moon in her descent from her previous maximum brightness to her eventual invisibility. This symbolizes the 4th gate which Inanna passes on her way to the Underworld where she was removed of her breastplate. Ray Grasse joins me to talk about the Heart chakra and gives us a guided meditation to help work with these energies.

The SuperMoon falls across the Cardinal axis along with the Lunar Nodes and Uranus. Listen in as Gary explains the Dragon mythology and the phenomenology of the Lunar Nodes. Find out how Uranus and the SuperMoon being at the North and South Bending of the Nodes relates to recent events and what it could mean in your life.

Uranus crosses the vernal point this week and enters Aries. Find out how this represents a radical departure from the energetic climate of the last 7 years and how it affects both the Venus and Pisces archetypes. Gary also talks about some webinar workshop opportunities and his upcoming Illumination Tour of the NE.

Venus will be joined by the Balsamic or waning cresent Moon Feb 28 -Mar 2. Look for them in the pre-dawn sky toward the SE. Gary explains what the significance of this alignment is and how it plays a part in a larger process which is stripping down our ego attachments to make room for something sacred to enter our lives.

Venus squares Saturn at the Full Moon on 2/18/11 which is the 5th consecutive Full Moon to fall in the final degree of a sign. Gary explains what both of these processes represent and gives some metaphors for how they may be manifesting in your life.

The Lunar Nodes are crossing the Cardinal axis, along with Jupiter/Uranus and the asteroid Goddesses Vesta and Juno. Gary explains how this is manifesting in the World and how we can use the Sacred Hoop or Medicine Wheel to understand the call for inner balance that this represents.

Adam Gainsburg of SoulSign joins Gary to help delineate the 2nd of 7 Venus conjunctions with the Balsamic or waning crescent Moon. This one is happening near the Winter Solstice point, the N Node of the Moon, and the Galactic Center! Tune in to find out what that is all about and hear Gary and Adam clarify the Scorpius/Ophiucus debate by including the two other important constellations in this par...

Nor is there a 13th sign. There ARE many different Zodiacs and coordinate systems, but the Tropical Zodiac has not changed for thousands of years and won't change any time soon. Listen in as Gary explains the difference between signs and constellations, between Zodiacs and between astrologers and astronomers.

Ceres in Aquarius and Juno in Virgo. Gary frames these transits within the parts of the Zodiac they represent and the larger context of outer planet transit cycles.

The Descent of Inanna. On Dec 30 Venus makes the first of 7 conjunctions with the waning crescent Moon which symbolize the 7 gates Inanna passes thru on her famous Descent to the UnderWorld. Gary explains what this means on a personal level and gives some practical tools for exploring our own inner worlds.

Total Lunar Eclipse on the winter Solstice. Tune in to hear Gary's interview by Benjamin Bernstein of the popular This Week in Astr ology podcast for practical info on how to handle these chaotic energies.

As Venus stations direct, she rapidly approaches her greatest brilliancy. Here Inanna takes up her Crown and sets off on her adventure. The first stop is her meeting with Enki, God of Wisdom. In the Monomyth, or Journey of the Heroine, this is called "the meeting with the Mentor."

The Call to Adventure. Venus has made her appearance in the East and so the Heroine harkens for the Call to explore the special worlds. Gary explains the Call in the myth of Inanna and how to recognize the Call when it shows up in our lives.