Threads of Fate

In this episode, Kira is joined by the astrologer, author, and artist Chloe Margherita to explore the first decan of Sagittarius. They discuss how this decan has connections to hunger, virality, and the beginning of an all-consuming quest. They look at Jupiter and Mercury's co-rulership of this face, the relationship it has to the 8 of Wands, and how it connects to a plague spirit.  You can f...

In this episode, Kira looks at the astrology for the month of July. She covers all the major alignments of the month, including the notorious Mars-Uranus conjunction in Gemini, Saturn stationing retrograde in Aries, and the nodes switching signs. The month ends with a bang as Jupiter enters the heart of the Sun the same day that we experience a full moon in Aquarius conjunct Pluto! Kira gets into...

In this episode, Kira is joined by the astrologer, witch, and writer Sasha Ravitch to talk all things 7th house. They peel back the curtain on how the 7th house tells us just as much about the Self as it does about the Other. Sasha and Kira discuss the vulnerability that lives here, the connection to Capricorn in the Thema Mundi, and how this house is a portal to monsters, mayhem, marriage, and mo...

In this episode Kira is joined by the astrologer Chloe Margherita to continue their exploration of the decans of Scorpio. Kira and Chloe discuss the Moon and Venus' rulership over this face, how its connected to vampires and paranormal experiences, along with the haunting nostalgia that stirs within its inhabitants. They also reveal an alternate deity association to this face that is relative...

In this episode, Kira is joined by the astrologer Shuly Rose to discuss a lesser-known branch of astrology: horary. They explain what horary is and how its divinatory nature proves that all of astrology is a form of divination. Shuly offers techniques, tips, and tricks for interpreting horary charts and formulating questions for the horary oracle.  You can learn more about Shuly's work and pu...

In this episode Kira and Chloe continue their exploration of the decans of Scorpio by looking at the second decan of this sign. They discuss the Sun and Jupiter's co-rulership of this face and its often overlooked qualities of intelligence, occultism, and truth-seeking. Kira and Chloe dive into the relationship this decan has to the 6 of Cups and to the deity Leto, the mother of Apollo and Ar...

In this episode, Kira is joined by the fixed star extraordinaire, Chloe Margherita, to talk about the royal star Aldebaran. They look at this star's connection to both Mars and Venus, the interesting relational sides of this star, and how it connects to wealth and abundance. Chloe and Kira peel back the layers on one of the less flashy royals to give you a deep and grounded sense of who this...

In this episode Kira and Chloe discuss what the benefits are to learning astrology and how it can be a vehicle for radical self-acceptance, compassion, and a re-enchanted worldview. They talk about their individual relationships with practicing and teaching astrology, along with the shape of the current astrology industry.  If you want to learn with Chloe & Kira, you can sign up for either (or...

In this episode, Kira looks at the astrology for June of 2026. This month brings some of the best astrology of the year with Venus and Jupiter meeting up in Cancer and Mercury joining the party. It also sets the stage for some of the tenser astrology we'll be moving into next month with Mercury stationing retrograde in Cancer and Mars entering Gemini at the tail end of the month! Tune in to s...

In this episode, Kira is joined by Chloe Margherita to talk about the first decan of Scorpio. They discuss the challenges and hungers that emerge in this face, the speed that lives here, and the desire that drives it all forward. Kira and Chloe reflect on Mars' rulership of this decan in both traditions and how it marks the most martial place in the entire zodiac. They also look at the Nymphs...

In this episode Kira is joined by the incredible astrologer Aerin Fogel to talk about the 8th house. They discuss why Aerin has titled this part of the chart "the tipping point" and how it holds some of our biggest fears and anxieties within it. They explore the nature of the entanglements, initiations, and hauntings that live here, along with some hotly debated questions around the 8th...

In this episode, Kira is joined yet again by the brilliant astrologer Chloe Margherita to continue their exploration of the 36 decans of the zodiac with Libra III. This episode brings us into the final face of Libra and a story of balancing extremes, tangoing with chaos, and chasing curiosity in the quest for meaning. Kira and Chloe look at Mercury and Jupiter's co-rulership over this decan,...

In this episode, Kira walks you through the astrology of May by looking at each of the major astrological alignments of the month. She examines the new and full moons, Mercury's entry into Gemini, Venus and Mars' ingresses into Cancer and Taurus respectively, and the build-up to the benefic conjunction next month! After the middle of the month, things start really turning around astrolog...

In this episode, Kira and Chloe explore the second decan of Libra together. They look at Saturn's rulership over this face in both decanic traditions, and how influential Saturn is in Libra as the exaltation lord of this sign. They discuss how Venus and Saturn influence one another, how this decan is one of commitments and heartbreaks, and the nature of the ties that bind us to other beings....

In this episode, Kira is joined by the astrologer and herbalist Maeg Keane to discuss the Cancer and Capricorn axis. They discuss the relationship these two signs have to security and stability, what these signs can learn from each other, and how essential dignity impacts our understanding of them. Maeg and Kira explore the relationship between the Moon and Saturn and reflect on their roles as tim...

In this episode, Kira and Chloe continue their exploration of the decans with the sign of Libra! They begin this journey with the first decan of Libra and discuss the connection it has to justice, the pursuit of peace, and commerce. Chloe and Kira illuminate the nature of the Moon and Venus' relationship to one another and how that influences the stories that we find in this part of the zodia...

In this episode, Kira breaks down the astrology of April 2026. She starts with looking at the full moon in Libra and then continues on to explore the pile up of planets in Aries, the new moon in Aries, and Uranus' entry into Gemini. This episode provides insights into some of the biggest moments of the year that will go on to define our lives until 2039.  You can find out more about Kira Rybe...

In this episode, Kira is joined by Sasha Ravitch to discuss her pioneering framework for identifying ancestral blessings and curses in the birth chart. Sasha shares how this framework came to be, how her role as a witch enables her to scry the natal chart for more information, and why she considers the 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, and 12th houses to be "haunted." Sasha reveals what kinds of bless...

In this episode, Kira is joined by astrologer Chloe Margherita to discuss the third decan of Virgo. They explore the co-rulership of Mercury and Venus over this face and its relationship to the goddess Hestia. Kira and Chloe reflect on the concept of legacy, along with the relationship to death and grief that we find in the final decan of mutable earth.  If you want more of the decans and don’t wa...

In this episode, Kira is joined by fellow astrologer Sadalsvvd to discuss the master of all timing techniques: zodiacal releasing. They chat about what drew them to the technique and how it describes when and what will occur in the life of an individual. They provide some interpretive principles for how to start working with this timing technique in practice. This is a highly technical episode and...

Kira is joined by the astrologer and artist Chloe Margherita as they continue their journey through the decans of the zodiac. In this episode, they explore the story of Virgo II and the relationship this decan has to Venus and Saturn, the 9 of Pentacles, and the Moirai. They discuss the pursuit of perfection that is intrinsic to this face, along with the ways in which it can present challenges and...

In this episode, Kira dives into the astrology of March 2026. She discusses how the Virgo lunar eclipse is a moment of surrender, the significance of the new moon in Pisces at the end of the month, and what to expect when Venus enters Aries! Kira goes transit by transit so that you don't miss a thing. She delivers insights on Mercury's retrograde through Pisces, the Sun's entry into...

In this episode, Kira is joined by fixed star specialist Chloe Margherita and the astrologer Elly Higgins to discuss the royal fixed star Fomalhaut. They talk about what makes this Royal different from all the rest, how this star initiates one into a non-linear path to power, and the downfalls to be mindful of. They reflect on this star’s relationship to the divine, creativity, and solitude.  If y...

In this episode, Kira is joined by astrologer and artist Chloe Margherita to discuss the first decan of Virgo. They chat about how this decan embodies Virgo's truest nature: the blending of practicality with mysticism and how this gets to the heart of what this sign is all about. They discuss Mercury and the Sun's co-rulership over this decan and look at the relationship it has to both t...

In this episode of Threads of Fate, Kira is joined by the astrologers Hawk Grubb and Daniel Norman to discuss the 9th house. As three astrologers with their chart rulers in the 9th house, they discuss the various ways they’ve seen this play out in their own lives and in the lives of others. They look at the Sun’s relationship to this part of the chart and discuss how central the Self, journeying,...