Living the Spiral

In this episode of Cycles of TIme, your host Alison Dale discusses the astrological forecast for April 6th to 15th, focusing on the themes of spring awakening, the full moon, and the significance of retrogrades. She explores the energies of the Gate of Shock and the Gate of Growth in Human Design, emphasizing the importance of embracing change and trusting the natural cycles of life. The conversat...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.livingthespiral.com Hi everyone, How are y’all feeling after yesterday’s new moon solar eclipse in Aries? Without any intermission for snacks or a bio-break, today the outer planet Neptune is changing signs from Pisces to Aries, embracing a big new chapter with renewed energy and growth potential. This 5-ish minute somatic practice...

Neptune in Aries: Dream Hunter Wheel of the Year, Week 2: March 30-April 5. Neptune enters Aries after 14 years in Pisces, and the sun transits through the Human Design Gate of the Hunter (21) In this episode of Cycles of Time, host Alison Dale discusses the significant astrological transition of Neptune moving into Aries, marking a new era of spiritual independence and personal power. She explore...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.livingthespiral.com This is a somatic video practice for members of Embody the Revolution (aka paid subscribers here on Substack). Embody the Revolution is an offering that invites you to walk the Wheel of the Year in an embodied, connected way. In this session, I guides you through a somatic practice aligned with the Wheel of the Y...

Click here to sign up for the solar eclipse breathwork session ! In this episode of the Cycles of Time podcast, host Alison Dale discusses the astrological events of the week, focusing on the solar eclipse in Aries and the retrogrades of Mercury and Venus both leaving Aries and re-entering Pisces. She explores the significance of these cosmic shifts, emphasizing the importance of reflection, emoti...

In this somatic practice session, Alison Dale guides listeners through an exercise designed to align with the transition from Pisces to Aries. The practice focuses on grounding and creating a continuous flow of energy through the body, emphasizing the connection between the earth and the individual. Through deep breathing and visualization, participants are encouraged to release mental pressure an...

Welcome to your weekly forecast for March 16-21, 2025. It’s an important time in the skies and here on earth…. Happy Astrological New Year, Ostara, Spring Equinox, and Aries season! This week marks the start of the 3rd year of Astrosomatics and the start of the 2nd season of Cycles of Time Podcast. Woohoo! It’s been such a joy to walk the wheel of the year with you all over the past couple of year...

Welcome to episode 53 of Cycles of Time Podcast, the final episode of Season 1! I'm so excited to begin season 2 next week on the Spring Equinox. I am even more excited to be launching an offering where you can experience the upcoming Wheel of the Year in a deeper way: the Embody the Revolution Community Membership ! Click here to learn more about it. In this final episode of Season 1, I had the p...

Get deeper into the transits: Get your ⁠ ⁠Cycles of Time Google Calendar⁠ ⁠ for 2025-2026 on my Etsy store, for easy integration into your existing Google Calendar! --------- Welcome to your double-week forecast for March 3-17, 2025. In this episode of Cycles of Time, I'm diving into the final 3 gates of Pisces season and gearing up for the astrological new year, with Aries season approaching on M...

Hey everyone! We’re in week two of Pisces season and rolling into March with another big astrological shift—Venus retrograde is kicking off on March 1. After Mars just wrapped up its retrograde, Venus is now inviting us to reflect on love, relationships, values, and desires. This retrograde starts in Aries and will dip back into Pisces, making it a powerful time for reassessing how we connect with...

Get deeper into the transits: Get your ⁠Cycles of Time Google Calendar⁠ for 2025 on my Etsy store, for easy integration into your existing Google Calendar! --------- Welcome to Pisces season! This is one of my favorite times of the year—deep, dreamy, emotional, and full of spiritual surrender. In this episode, I dive into what Pisces season really means, not just in astrology, but also through the...

Welcome to your weekly Cycles of Time forecast for February 10-16, 2025. It's the last full week of Aquarius season, we have a full moon in Leo on Wednesday, and the sun is transiting through the Human Design Gate of Revolution (M-W) the Gate of Passion (Th-Tues). This week brings with it some deep feels, encouraging us to find a balance between seeking certainty and embracing radical change. We w...

Get deeper into the transits: Get your ⁠Cycles of Time Google Calendar⁠ for 2025 on my Etsy store, for easy integration into your existing Google Calendar! --------- Welcome to your weekly Cycles of Time forecast for February 3-9, 2025. This week's astrological, human design, and other energetic themes center on deep listening, truth-telling, and radical transformation. With the Sun activating Hum...

Get deeper into the transits: Get your ⁠Cycles of Time Google Calendar⁠ for 2025 on my Etsy store, for easy integration into your existing Google Calendar! --------- Welcome to your weekly Cycles of Time forecast for January 27-February 2, 2025. This week, we kick off with the auspicious Lunar New Year on Wednesday, January 29th marked by a New Moon in Aquarius, welcoming the Year of the Wood Snak...

In this week's episode of Cycles of Time, host Alison Dale delves into the astrological and societal shifts marking January 20th to 27th, 2025. Alison opens up about her personal struggles with media consumption due to the overwhelming global events, and transitions into discussing the importance of this particular week in human design and astrology. Amidst a significant historical moment with the...

First things first, here is the LA Mutual Aid Fire Resources and Donations document mentioned in the episode : ⁠ https://www.fireaid.info/⁠ . Every bit of care helps these days

In this episode of  Cycles of Time , host Alison Dale delves into understanding ambition within the broader tapestry of seasonal, astrological, and personal cycles. Drawing rich metaphors from ancient Chinese culture and the symbolism of Capricorn's Sea Goat, we explore the profound balance between ambition and humility, patience, and accepting the mystery. Key highlights include: The influence of...

Join host Alison Dale in this week's episode of "Cycles of Time" as we delve into the profound themes of transformation, rebirth, and forgiveness during the captivating season of Samhain and the Scorpio new moon. Recorded between October 28 and November 3, 2024, the episode navigates the spiritual and cultural depths of Halloween, Dia de los Muertos, and other global autumn traditions that emphasi...

Welcome to Episode 43 of the Cycles of Time podcast, "Joy to the World." I'm your host, Alison Dale, andtoday we delve into the powerful themes of this last week of 2024, starting with Human Design Gate 58—finding beauty in life's imperfections and embracing the journey of refinement, joy, and purposeful living. We'll explore how self-acceptance and nurturing our vitality can positively influence...

In Episode 42 of "Cycles of Time," host Alison Dale delves into the rich cultural history and symbolism of Yule and the winter solstice. Exploring traditions rooted in Germanic and Scandinavian cultures, Alison discusses the significance of the Yule goat, Odin's wild hunt, and how these customs integrated into Christian celebrations. She highlights the importance of authenticity and self-love duri...

Welcome to Episode 41 of "Cycles of Time!" I'm your host, Alison Dale, and this week, as usual, I'm diving deep into the astrology and human design of the season. I'm super excited to talk about how the influence of the sun gate extends beyond just our zodiac signs. In this episode, I reflect on my journey of self-discovery during the Sagittarius season, exploring my south and north nodes in the g...

Welcome to episode 40 of Cycles of Time Podcast! This week we enter the season of… slowing down. As we begin December in the Gregorian Calendar, we’re also beginning a shift in the Taoist 5-element cycle from the season of Metal to the season of Water. Autumn’s metal is associated with strength, discernment, independence, grief, and focus, while winter’s water is associated with rest, adaptability...

In this episode of Cycles of Time Podcast, I was honored to get deep in conversation with my Sagittarius season guest, Jaye Marolla of The Body Innate. Jaye is a martial artist, qigong teacher, bodyworker, and facilitator, and her embodied wisdom has profoundly touched my life over the past couple of years. Jaye's birthday is this Sunday, December 1, so we chat about her Sagittarius sun sign, her...

Welcome to another episode of "Cycles of Time." I'm your host, Allison Dale, and today we're diving deep into the enigmatic energies of Scorpio season with our insightful guest, Zee Clarke. As a Scorpio herself, Zee embodies the intense loyalty, depth, and powerful connections that this sign represents, magnified by her sun being in the 11th house of her astrological chart. We'll explore how these...

Hey listeners, it's Alison from Cycles of Time. This week, we're diving deeper into the profound themes of Scorpio season as we start transitioning to winter's northern direction in the medicine wheel—the realm of elderhood and spiritual clarity. As a fixed water sign, Scorpio invites us to explore our emotional depths, much like the frost and ice of winter help integrate the matter of spring and...