The Radiant Astrology Podcast

In the latest episode of  The Radiant Astrology Podcast , I’m joined by astrologer Gray Crawford to explore Chiron’s ingress into Taurus, Venus' yin sign. Chiron makes a brief preview appearance in Taurus this year—from June 19th until September 17th, 2026—signaling a major archetypal shift that will unfold through 2033. We discuss the mythology of Chiron as a wise mentor and liminal guide ope...

In this episode of the Radiant Astrology Podcast, host Christina Caudill welcomes back guest Fern Vechunich from Wisestars Astrology. Together, they dive deep into the ancient Celtic tradition of Beltane and its powerful alignment with the Scorpio Full Moon in May 2026.In This Episode, We Discuss:The Magic of Beltane & Samhain: Understanding these "cross-quarter" days as portals wher...

In this episode of the Radiant Astrology Podcast, host Christina Caudill and guest Melissa LaFara explore the evolving nature of the inner landscape through the study of progressions. While the natal chart represents the fixed alignment of the planets at birth, progressions offer a way to step that chart forward to reflect our spiritual growth and individuation. T his discussion illuminates how sy...

In this episode, Lisa Pesnichak joins the Radiant Astrology Podcast to dissect the planetary "labor pains" currently reshaping our global landscape. We dive into the profound Uranian alignment of Pluto and Vulcanus, a combination that historically signals industrial revolutions, financial shifts, and massive power consolidations. Lisa introduces us to Vulcanus, named after the mythic divine smith...

In this week's episode of the Radiant Astrology Podcast, I'm joined by astrologer Gray Crawford to unpack the potent and transformative celestial landscape surrounding the Capricorn Solstice and Sagittarius New Moon. This time of year marks a profound and sacred turning point in the solar cycle, signaling the light's return from the darkest night, a deep theme we explore. We dedicate t...

In this episode of The Radiant Astrology Podcast, I sit down with fellow astrologer S.J. Anderson to unpack one of the most significant transits of our era—the Uranus–Pluto trine in air signs—and what it reveals about the profound shifts happening in our world right now. S.J. and I first reflect on Uranus moving through Taurus offers its "parting gifts" as it wraps up it' 8-year visi...

Host Christina Caudill speaks with psychotherapist and astrologer Margaret Gray about betrayal and the Scorpio/Pluto archetype. Both share Scorpio Moons, which brings depth to their exploration of this fascinating topic. Margaret explains that betrayal means something different to each person depending on their natal chart. She introduces a key distinction between bruising and rupturing in relatio...

How do relationships show up in astrology? In this episode, I chat with astrologer and psychotherapist Margaret Gray about the astrology of love, relationship dynamics and planets she looks at for relationship compatibility and resilience. Margaret shares how she works with couples to help bridge the communication gaps when they come to her with ongoing relationship issues. Margaret's Astrology of...

This is a Full Pisces Moon at 15 degrees tightly conjoined to the North Node at 18 degrees and forming a harmonious trine to expansive Jupiter at 19 degrees Cancer! The overwhelm is real - but so is the magic. As taskmaster Saturn is now retrograding back into Pisces, the urgent forward momentum has morphed into nostalgia for more peaceful times. The 'pedal to the metal' of Saturn in Aries...

In this episode of the Radiant Astrology, my guest is Dabney Lawless of the Lawless Astrology Channel on YouTube. We discuss the transit of Uranus, the Great Awakener, and it's transit in Gemini from 2025 - 2033. We discuss the technological, communication, transportation and societal changes and opportunities we may see during this time. Dabney also found some fascinating correlations of the...

In this episode of The Radiant Astrology Podcast, I explore the chart of the Cancer Ingress with my guest Melissa LaFara of Energetic Principles. Each year when the Sun enters Tropical Cancer, it signals the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and the Winter Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere. Melissa and I discuss the Cancer Ingress Chart cast for the United States and analyze the major t...

In this episode my guest is Fern Vuchinich of Wise Stars Astrology we discuss the significance of the Houses - the areas of life in which the planetary actors express themselves natally and by transit. This is an essential building block into understanding your Natal Chart as well as interpreting how transiting planets may activate areas of life when they pass through them. Fern and I will be teac...

In this episode of The Radiant Astrology Podcast, I discuss the transit of Neptune through Aries with my guest the Asheville-based astrologer Brian Allemana of Soul Rise Astrology. Neptune entered Aries on March 30 and we explore the nature of transcendental Neptune in this fire sign of initiation. We also discuss what to make of Saturn conjoining Neptune throughout 2025 and 2026. Follow Radiant A...

This is the third installment in our series of dreams and horoscope analysis and in this episode, I discuss two dreams that were submitted during the March 2025 solar eclipse in Aries with my guest, Melissa Lafara of Energetic Principles. For each dream, we discuss the dream material and the potential meaning of the symbols in the dream and then analyze the dreamer's natal chart, transits and...

In this episode, my guest Melissa LaFara of Energetic Principles is back and this time we're exploring listener submitted dreams that occurred during the Virgo Total Lunar Eclipse Blood Moon as well as exploring their natal charts and transits for greater illumination. We'll be doing another episode after the Aries Solar Eclipse, so if you'd like to submit your dream and birth info, pl...

In this episode I explore the meaning of the Virgo Full Moon which is a Total Lunar Eclipse Blood Moon on March 13/14. Lunar eclipses can be destiny-shifting and this one is heavily aspected by Saturn, Uranus and Mercury stationing retrograde. It is also an eclipse conjunct the South Node which brings up themes of the past, release and transformation especially in Virgo themes such as health, serv...

In this episode, I'm joined by astrologer Melissa LaFara of Energetic Principles for a discussion about Jungian dreamwork and how it can be an incredible source of unveiling the unconscious. When paired with astrology, we can gain even greater clarity on our inner wisdom and potential. We also analyze a dream that was submitted as well as explore the transits activating the person's natal...

In this episode, I explore the meaning of "people power" during Pluto in Aquarius, which began in March of 2023 and will last until 2044. I've spoken about Pluto in Aquarius several times before, but this time I want to give it some historical context as we can see some of the reverberations from not only the French and the American revolutions but also time of the English reformatio...

Every two years, Mars, the planet of action, passion and drive, goes retrograde and we face particular challenges when it comes to the themes Mars rules. In this episode, I discuss the cycle of Mars retrograde with my guest Fern Vuchinich of Wisestars Astrology. We explore the current Mars retrograde transit in Cancer and Leo as well as many of the overall themes that Mars retrograde tends to gene...

In this episode of the Radiant Astrology Podcast, I chat with my Scorpio sister, Sherene Vismaya about 2025 being the Year of the Serpent of the Depths, about how it is a 9 year of completion and we touch on some of the major astrological transits that make this year unlike any other. Follow Radiant Astrology on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/radiantastrology/ Sign up for my free Radiant Astro...

Lisa Pesnichak of The Dynamic Self Astrology has studied a variety of astrology styles and techniques, yet it was her use of Uranian astrology that she relied on to accurately predict the outcome of the 2024 US Presidential election. In this episode, she explains what Uranian astrology is and how the element of chaos that Uranus represents is rising at this time in our history, yet it also present...

In this episode, I reflect on the Solar Eclipse in Libra on October 2nd which offers a transformation in our relationships, contracts and agreements. Eclipses are powerful periods of changes of consciousness and bring a disruption to the natural order of things. In Libra, the focus is on how we relate to others, find balance, equality and common ground. This is a South Node eclipse which suggests...

“Most people die with their music still locked up inside them.”― Benjamin Disraeli Carl Jung was very focused on the psychology of midlife, when a person begins to seek guidance from within more than the strivings of the ego. I have found the teachings of Jung and Jungians very insightful in my journey through midlife and beyond. However, some of these teachings talk about a path that I don’t reco...

The first of three Jupiter-Saturn squares aligns on August 19. Not only that, but inflaming the collective transformation is Mars in conjunction with Jupiter, squaring Saturn. In this episode, we'll take a look at the expansion and optimism of Jupiter in communication Gemini as it runs into a square with the restriction and reality check of Saturn in subconscious Pisces. I'll also discuss...

In this episode, I share insights from my client work on preparing for outer planet transits to the Natal Chart. I recently had a client who was having all three outer planets - Uranus, Neptune and Pluto - transiting her natal planets and points and asked me "how do I invite them in?" which I believe is the perfect question to ask yourself when they come calling. The outer planets are tr...