The Astrology of Fate: Notes on Psychological Astrology

In popular horoscope culture, Cancer has a reputation for being shy, sensitive, nostalgic, or prone to sulking. Sometimes these labels are true, sometimes not. So what is this sign really about, and what does it have to reveal to us? In most cases, even if you do not have any planets in Cancer, there will still be a Cancer-ruled area in your chart. In that area, we are faced with a very basic ques...

Many people experience a particular pressure between the ages of 27 and 29 — the so-called “approaching thirty” anxiety. It can show up as restlessness, uncertainty, self-doubt, or the uneasy feeling that time is running out. From an astrological perspective, this period often coincides with the Saturn Return. In this episode, I explore what the Saturn Return actually is, why it happens, and what...

This episode takes a clear and accessible approach to exploring a key question: why do horoscope forecasts so often feel inaccurate? It looks at what would actually be required for a horoscope to be more precise, and why having an accurate birth time is so important for understanding both a natal chart and astrological forecasting. In addition, as the final episode of 2025, the second half of the...

In this episode, we explore Chiron, the “Wounded Healer.” Do you also carry a wound? And where are you on your journey? We begin with the myth of Chiron and, through a symbolic lens, trace the experience of suffering and its meanings in psychology and astrology. "That is why in seeking for the meaning of your suffering you seek for the meaning of your life. You are searching for the greater patter...

This episode marks my first attempt to explore Neptune, one of the most elusive planets in astrology. Neptune symbolises the longing to dissolve the self and return to an imagined state of perfect origin. What are the hidden benefits of taking on the role of the victim? How might illness contain an element of subtle manipulation? Within Neptune’s sphere, things are rarely as straightforward as the...

Aquarius is often called “alien” or “weird”—hard to understand, even for those closest to them. But beneath the surface, this sign carries a fascinating duality: the revolutionary who topples tyrants, and the tyrant who suppresses the revolution once in power. This is the shadow and the path of Aquarius. Psychologist Carl Jung gave new life to ancient myths, finding their hidden psychological valu...

This episode offers a post-Jungian, that is, analytical psychology perspective, to explore myth in the age of AI as a psychological phenomenon. It also reflects on the question: will astrologers be replaced by AI? The anxiety surrounding technology is, in many ways, Aquarian in nature. This episode will also briefly touch on some concepts related to Aquarius. The thumbnail is a replica of Dolly th...

The Hero’s Journey is a universal pattern. It tells the story of a hero who steps away from the familiar world into the unknown, faces trials and ordeals, responds to their calling, and eventually returns with a treasure that transforms not only themselves but also the world they came from. This narrative arc deeply influences many beloved stories. We can see its echoes in The Lord of the Rings ,...

"No tree, it is said, can grow to heaven unless its roots reach down to hell.” This quote opens the episode, as it perfectly captures how I see personal growth: many people think growth is a one-way ascent—but in truth, deep excavation is an essential part of the process. When we abandon depth, we also abandon our own potential height. Many people find Pluto frightening at first glance. They...

Astrology reveals an underlying order in life. It suggests that fate isn’t random, but meaningful—and that we can choose how we respond to it. Our inner world has cycles, just like the outer world. As above, so below. Astrology is the language that helps us interpret this connection. Fate and free will aren’t opposites—we live with both. Astrology can help us become more conscious of our inner pat...