On the Soul's Terms

Dive deep into the astrological sixth house with medical astrologer Kira Sutherland as she unpacks the fascinating connection between health, routine, and mythology. This episode reveals how this often-overlooked house serves as the critical integration point between our personal journey and our relationships with others. The conversation weaves through mythology, with Artemis emerging as the powe...

What happens when we fly too close to the sun? The sixth house of the zodiac teaches us this crucial lesson as we transition from the boundless creativity of the fifth house into a realm where we must learn our limits. Through the cautionary tales of Icarus and Phaethon—young men who attempted great feats without proper training—we discover why developing skills and respecting boundaries matters....

What if Persephone's abduction wasn't just a tragedy, but the beginning of her empowerment?  Storyteller and dream witch Libby Rose Waite weaves a spellbinding retelling of the Persephone myth that challenges everything we thought we knew about this ancient tale. Rather than focusing solely on Demeter's grief, we witness Persephone's transformation from a silenced princess to t...

What happens in our bodies and nervous systems when we engage in spontaneous creativity? How might reclaiming our relationship with pleasure transform our capacity to navigate life's challenges? These questions form the heart of my conversation with Vive Oldham , somatic educator and facilitator of the "Pleasure as a Revolutionary Act" summit. Vive shares the transformative moment w...

Emerging from the ancestral depths of the Fourth House, we enter the vibrant, sun-drenched Fifth—a radiant palace where creativity, pleasure, and passion dance freely. This episode invites you into a profound exploration of the Fifth House not merely as astrological territory, but as the sacred space where your most essential self yearns to play. We uncover the distinction between bios (the linear...

The mysterious threshold between the fourth and fifth houses marks one of life's most profound transitions—the journey from our family roots to authentic self-expression. As we cross from Cancer's lunar realm into Leo's solar domain, we face the challenge of leaving familiar patterns behind to discover our unique creative voice. Through the Algonquin fairy tale of "The Rough-Fa...

Venture beneath the surface as we explore astrology's most mysterious territory - the fourth house. This is where we cross the threshold of the Imum Coeli (IC), descending to "the bottom of the sky" to discover our deepest foundations. The fourth house holds the key to understanding your emotional inheritance - not just your physical home or family structure, but the psychic atmosph...

Dive beneath the surface of your astrological chart with renowned astrologer Melanie Reinhart as we explore the mysterious fourth house - what she beautifully describes as "a place of gentle mysteries." The fourth house sits at the very bottom of our chart, marked by the Imum Coeli (IC) - "the bottom of the sky" - or what Melanie playfully calls the "I don't see"...

Have you ever noticed how children learn through their bodies—running, jumping, playing—long before they absorb abstract concepts? This natural embodied learning reveals the true essence of the third house in astrology, traditionally associated with siblings and education but holding far deeper mysteries. Join astrologer and herbalist Cameron Allen as he unveils the lunar wisdom of this often-misu...

In this episode of On the Soul’s Terms , recorded under the olive trees of Epidavros, I’m joined by Collette Davis for a slow, winding exploration of Hansel and Gretel through the lens of the 3rd house. We sit with the archetypal threads of this beloved fairy tale—breadcrumb trails, dark forests, devouring mothers, and sibling bonds—and reflect on how they echo through the astrological terrain of...

We leave behind the sensual landscape of the Second House and wander into the neighbourhoods of the Third — the realm of language, mimicry, siblings, and the looping rhythms of early life. In this episode, we explore how our voice is shaped by what we echo, the childhood accents we absorb, and the environments that teach us how to move, speak, and remember. From the myth of Echo to the sibling sto...

In this episode of On the Soul’s Terms , we descend into the second house through the haunting and luminous fairy tale of The Handless Maiden . This story, from the Brothers Grimm and echoed in myths like Sedna’s from the Arctic, brings us into the realm of value, worth, the body, and the living vs. the dead. We explore what it means to be exchanged for gold, to lose one’s hands — the instruments...

In this episode, I sit down with astrologer, herbalist, and movement practitioner Cameron Allen. We first crossed paths earlier this year at the FAA conference on the Gold Coast, and it felt like one of those instant recognitions—someone you haven’t met, but already know. This conversation is the first of two. It’s more of a landing—an invitation to meet Cameron and listen in on the threads he’s w...

In this second chapter of our journey through the houses, we leave behind the bright burst of first breath and enter the quiet, grounding terrain of the Second House — the house of value, money, body, worth, and what it means to truly belong here. We reflect on what happens after Rumpelstiltskin tears himself into the earth — a fitting image for the descent from the daimonic into the material. Fro...

In this episode of On the Soul’s Terms , I’m joined once again by mentor, astrologer, and long-time friend Brian Clark for a slow, reflective journey through the first six houses of the astrological chart. Rather than treating the houses as categories to memorise, we approach them as inner dwellings—places of memory, emotion, ancestral inheritance, and lived experience. From the Fool’s first step...

In this sidecar episode, we enter the strange and potent dream of Rumpelstiltskin , one of the darker Grimm tales — a story of impossible expectations, survival bargains, and the long road to reclaiming one’s name. Told in three acts, this tale speaks directly to themes of the First House: identity projected too early, the mask we learn to wear, the persona that helps us survive but at a cost. We...

In this opening episode of the new series, we take our first breath—together—into the mystery of the houses. We begin at the threshold: the Ascendant, the eastern horizon, the moment of arrival. Before the name, before the role, before even the voice—there is presence. The First House is where the self enters the world, where the daimon is born alongside you, and where the mask you’ve crafted begi...

Happy Equinox! As the Zodiac resets, we step into the rebirth energy of Aries , marking a new astrological year. Two years ago, we journeyed through the myths of the constellations —now, it’s time for a new adventure. In this episode, I introduce our next 12-month exploration: the houses of astrology . If the planets are the characters and the signs describe how they express themselves , the house...

In this episode, I sit down with Kira Sutherland , a renowned medical astrologer and naturopath , to explore the intersection of astrology, health, and mythology. We dive into the ancient practice of medical astrology , discussing how the zodiac is mapped onto the human body, how planetary placements can influence our well-being, and why understanding your Mars sign can reveal the best form of mov...

Do you ever feel like your mind is running the show—thinking, planning, overanalyzing, refusing to let go? In this episode of On The Soul’s Terms , we explore what it means to “lose your head” in the mythic sense . From fairy tales to Greek mythology, we encounter figures whose heads are literally severed—Clever Elsie, the Argus, Medusa, Orpheus—and discover what happens when the rational mind fin...

In this episode of On the Soul’s Terms , I sit down with my dear friend and returning guest, Dr. Carolina Herbert, for a deeply reflective conversation about navigating personal and collective upheaval. Recorded in person in Bali, this discussion emerges from the raw, electric energy of our recent conversations—conversations that have been steeped in questions of chaos, transformation, and the sea...

In this episode of On the Soul’s Terms , I sit down with Béa Gonzalez, a novelist, teacher, and Jungian thinker, for a deeply enriching exploration of astrology, mythology, and storytelling. Béa introduces her concept of the "unresolved note," those dynamic tensions in life—reflected in astrological squares—that drive personal growth and transformation. We discuss how these unresolved no...

In this episode of On the Soul's Terms , Chris Skidmore explores the timeless tension between two Greek goddesses: Artemis, the goddess of independence, chastity, and nature, and Aphrodite, the goddess of love, sensuality, and desire. These archetypes embody polar forces in our lives—the drive for self-sovereignty versus the longing for connection and intimacy. Through their myths, we uncover...

In this episode, I’m joined by my good friend and colleague, Tina Bramley , an ecotherapist, poet, and creator of the Poetic Nature Cards for Contemplation and Connection . Tina shares the story of her oracle deck and poetry, inspired by nature and designed to spark reflection and connection. Together, we explore: The Solstice and Saturnalia: We delve into the ancient celebrations of reversal, ren...

Welcome to the 80th episode of On the Soul’s Terms ! In this milestone episode, I revisit the Grimm Brothers’ version of Cinderella —a tale rich with symbolic depth and timeless wisdom. This isn’t the Disney fairy tale many of us know; it’s a story rooted in cycles of transformation, connection to nature, and the interplay between identity and destiny. Using the lens of astrology , I explore how C...