The Nightlight Astrology Podcast

Today, I'm thrilled to be joined by the incredibly talented astrologer and artist Toad, whom I had the serendipitous pleasure of meeting during a vacation in the Redwoods. We'll delve into her captivating work in both astrology and art, showcasing some pieces that have found a home in our spaces. Stay tuned as we discuss the intertwining worlds of astrology and art and glean insights from...

Today, we will continue a series I started earlier in the summer on how to avoid astrological burnout. Many people, students, clients, and subscribers tell me that astrology sometimes stresses them out. A lot of that has to do with our fear of certain planets; when transits are coming up either in your natal chart or in the sky, we get this anticipatory anxiety.

Today, we explore the significance of the Fall Equinox and the Sun's movement into Libra. We'll discuss the historical emphasis astrologers have placed on equinoxes and solstices and dive into the symbolism of the zero Libra point. Join us as we demystify the relevance of the Zodiac across hemispheres and prepare ourselves astrologically for this seasonal shift.

Today, we're delving into the dynamics of the Sun opposite Neptune transit and examining the common pitfalls and missteps that often arise during this celestial alignment. While there's no definitive right or wrong in astrology, we'll explore five key mistakes and self-destructive tendencies that people, including myself and clients, tend to encounter during this transit. Join us as we...

Today, we prepare for the upcoming solar eclipse in Libra, aligning with the south node of the moon on October 14. We'll delve into the common anxieties surrounding South Node eclipses, exploring both ancient Indian and Western astrological perspectives on the nodes of the moon. While acknowledging the evolutionary tradition, we aim to understand the archetypal nature of South Node solar eclip...

Today, we're going to take a look at Mercury turning direct in the sign of Virgo. I will tell you five reasons why I think this is a good omen or why we can be excited about Mercury turning direct and what we have to look forward to as Mercury moves back through the sign of Virgo in direct motion now.

Today, we're going to continue looking at the meanings of the houses with specific attention to how the meanings of the houses may shift or change at different times of life. Sort of breaking life into three stages in this series. We've got childhood, and then we have the sort of mid-life range, which is what most people are used to when they hear about the meanings of the houses. Then we...

Today, we're exploring the cosmic dance of Venus as it returns to direct motion, forming a square with Jupiter in Taurus. We'll delve into the positive and redemptive themes these Venus-Jupiter squares can usher in, marking a triumphant conclusion to their cosmic collaboration that began in the summer. Join us as we celebrate the most potent and joyful qualities that may emerge during this...

Today, we're diving deep into the meaning of the 12 houses in astrology, but with a special focus on how these meanings apply when analyzing the charts of young children and retirees. I often receive questions about how to interpret these houses when career dynamics are less central, and I'm excited to explore this topic comprehensively. Whether you're a student of astrology or simply...

Today, we'll be delving into the astrological significance of this week's New Moon in Virgo, which forms an opposition with Neptune in Pisces. New Moon cycles are all about planting seeds, and when the cycle begins with an opposition to Neptune, it sets the stage for a cycle filled with subtle and potentially unexpected influences. We'll explore the nuances of this celestial alignment,...

Building upon our previous "Planets in Profile" episodes, today marks the start of a new journey where I'll be uncovering the mysteries of the Moon through the 12 signs. In this episode, we kick things off with the Moon in Aries, offering insights for those with this placement in their birth chart and anyone curious about the symbolic significance of the Moon in Aries. Stay tuned for...

In our second "Reading Your Questions" episode, we're diving into the intriguing inquiries you've sent our way since our last Q&A session. We've organized these questions into themes that complement each other, ranging from individual queries for Ashley, to those directed at us as a married couple. Join us for a fun and insightful discussion, and as always, if you have mo...

Welcome back to our Astrology of Sports series! Today, we're joined by my good friends Kipp and Spencer to kick off the discussion about the astrological insights into the upcoming 2023/24 NFL season. For those who followed us last year, you know we've delved into the astrological nuances of various sports, and we're excited to resume with a preview of what's in store for the NFL s...

Today, we're delving into Mercury's journey through the heart of the Sun, known as a cazimi. This cosmic event aligns with our Last Quarter Moon in Gemini, intensifying Mercury's influence in the lunar cycle. Tune in as we explore the significance of this alignment and provide insights on what to observe during this celestial occurrence.

Today, we're revisiting the intriguing cosmic journey of Venus as it transitions from retrograde to direct motion. Venus still has several crucial aspects to make in the sign of Leo, reactivating the themes and experiences from its retrograde phase. I'll walk through Venus's timeline, helping you prepare and reflect on the moments when those same aspects were present during the retrogr...

Today, I'm joined by my friend and colleague, Alex Amorosi, for an exciting horoscope breakdown of September. We'll be dissecting essential transits that impact all 12 zodiac signs. It's a pleasure to have Alex back as we navigate through this month's key astrological insights, especially after a summer of hectic schedules and his well-received guest appearances. TODAY'S GUEST...

Today, we will look at the astrology of September to see what's ahead for us this month and introduce the transits we'll cover in more depth throughout the month.

Today, I'll be sharing some of the many #grabbed stories I've collected from clients, students, and listeners that illustrate the ways in which Venus retrograde has been at work since turning retrograde in late July.

Today, I'm reviewing two upcoming eclipses, a solar eclipse in Libra and a lunar eclipse in Taurus, rounding out the final eclipses previously taking place while the nodes were in Taurus and Scorpio.

Today, we'll look at Mars moving into Libra, where it will be co-present with the moon's south node for quite some time, and why that's a big deal!

Today, I'll be talking about this week's full moon in Pisces and why it has the potential to be very healing.

Today we are going to take a look at the entrance of Mars into the sign of Libra. I will tell you about the timeline of this transit and then share my Planets in Profile episode on Mars in Libra.

Today we will look at the Sun's upcoming opposition to Saturn. We're going to explore five questions that Sun-Saturn might ask us. This is a fast transit, but we might encounter these questions over the course of the transit in the next week.

Today we will look at Mercury's retrograde in the sign of Virgo, which is coming up this week. We'll run through all 12 whole sign houses to prepare you for what this retrograde will likely be activating in your natal chart.

Today we will look at Mercury's upcoming retrograde in the sign of Virgo from a slightly different approach. We'll look at the I Ching, an ancient Chinese Oracle, and I also drew a couple of tarot cards to give us some other divinatory systems and ways of looking at Mercury's retrograde in Virgo.