TALKTALKTALK by ART of the ZODIAC

I approached Angelica for an interview after hearing her discuss her talk, Cooking for Death , a historical breakdown of and approach to working with animal sacrifice , drawn from ancient Egypt and Greece and grounded in her own magical practice . Along the way, the conversation takes a few turns. If you spend time in certain corners of the astro world, you may pick up on a thread that's been...

KristaLyn Sofia died on an operating table when they were ten years old. That would turn out to be a major turning point in their development as a psychic medium , and, perhaps, the seed moment for their astrological career. Aside from being someone with a fascinating origin story, KristaLyn is a dear friend of mine. Their work and support over the years have been pivotal to my own development—per...

This week, I am tired after spending seven whole days in Chicago at the big astrology conference. And so, since I don't batch podcasts ahead of time—because that would be responsible and no fun—I'm pulling out a favorite from the YouTube archive. This episode's guest is one of my all-time favorite astrologers and thinkers, Rick Levine. If you're somehow not familiar with that name,...

This week's conversation is with Catie McQ, someone I could listen to speak for hours on end. Give it a listen, and you'll know what I mean. This recording was supposed to be about eclipses, but — as is often the case when you connect two people with Gemini placements — the talk took on a life of its own. Yes, we touch on eclipses and the current moment, but ultimately this is a meditation...

This episode's guest is Alan Scheurman — multi-hyphenate artist, teacher, and purveyor of applied consciousness. While I've known him peripherally for years — his work has had an outsized influence on my life. This talk has been a long time coming. In it, we get into Alan's origin story, the intersection of astrology and plant medicine, and spend some time reminiscing about Detroit, the city where...

"Enrique Enriquez was born in Caracas and has lived in New York for twenty-six years, where he listens to the birds and publishes small books no one asked for.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​" That's his bio, in his words. If you're listening to this before Thursday, August 20th, 2026 , and you live in Los Angeles , there are a few tickets left to catch Enrique Enriquez's talk, "How to...

This episode’s guest is the musician and author Gary Lachman . That is a vast understatement for someone who has been inducted into the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame as a founding member of Blondie and, has, in a separate career, published over 25+ books on consciousness, the occult and the western esoteric traditions. I first approached Gary to discuss his book Dreaming Ahead of Time , a work that ha...

This episode’s guest is Hawk, a human who needs only one name because they're that brilliant and magical. They, along with Josh Proto and Dira Osland, are the organizers behind North Star Camp Out — a multiday gathering of astrologers and magicians taking place on farmland in the Pacific Northwest at the end of this month —  which is aug in the year of 2026. Honestly, I don't need to make...

Author and musician Ronnie Pontiac joins me to talk about the seven years he and his wife, Tamra Lucid , spent working under Manly P. Hall at the Philosophical Research Society — the Los Feliz institution that's now home to my monthly Los Angeles Astrology Salon . Tamra's 2021 memoir, Making the Ordinary Extraordinary: My Seven Years in Occult Los Angeles with Manly Palmer Hall , runs thro...

While many astrologers dream of being on television, Edward O stumbled into the spotlight while trying to get his brother — a doctor, newly arrived in the US — airtime on local TV stations. Over the next few years he'd take on one TV astrology role after another, working a series of day jobs and spending his nights poring over astrology books at the famed Bodhi Tree Bookstore in West Hollywood...

This week’s TALKTALKTALK is with the astrologer and author Catherine Urban , whom I had the terrific fortune of meeting in person years ago at the now-defunct Great Lakes Astrology Conference, aka GLAC. That was also the weekend I met Gemini Brett and Gary Caton — all three astrologers have inspired me ever since. It was also the weekend my then-boyfriend moved me out of his house — under an eclip...

This episode features Cameron Allen , who came all the way from Memphis to speak at this year's LA Astro Fest . This recording was supposed to come out before his workshop, but that was just not happening. It turns out that throwing a four-day festival with nothing but blood, sweat, tears, and the good graces of volunteers is a lot. No matter, we did it. The episode is here. If this is your fi...

For anyone in Los Angeles who moves in occult or occult-adjacent circles, the name 22 Teachings is certainly familiar. It's the School of Hermetic Science and Magical Arts, founded by Naha Armády.  When I reached out to her for an interview, I was nervous. This is someone whose work, by way of her disciples, I had come to admire. To my surprise, she was unreasonably gracious, inviting me into...

In this episode: Join me as I sit down once again with my friend and mentor, Micki Pellerano of Time Lord TV, to dive deep into the astrology of Twin Peaks . Meet Micki Pellerano If Micki’s name is new to you, he’s an astrologer and magician whose monthly electional dates are truly indispensable. Seriously, check out Micki’s work at: Time Lord TV on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/timelordtv/po...

In this episode of TalkTalkTalk, I chat with Gary P. Caton, author of the groundbreaking book Mercury Element Year , a work that has reshaped public discourse around pop culture's favorite astrological 'villain': Mercury retrograde. While Gary prefers the title alchemist to astrologer, his contributions to astrology are undeniable.  Truly one-of-a-kind, he’s the only astrologer I know...

This episode is brought to you courtesy of the great churning of the Milky Ocean and the unexpected delights—yes, delights!—of the eclipse portal . It is always, or so it seems, during the dragon’s season that I am drawn to one of my very first astrologer teachers, Gemini Brett . Early in my studies, I had the good fortune to travel to Mexico with Brett and a small cohort of fellow seekers to stud...

In this episode I’m joined by astrologer and friend Chris van der Walt to discuss a Vedic astrological technique called the Ages of Maturation . If you’re new to astrology, this is a tool you can hit the ground running with. And for advanced practitioners, it will add new layers of depth to your readings. The concept is simple: every planet has a specific year in which it matures. Starting the yea...

This episode’s guest is Evan Nathaniel Grim , a truly brilliant astrologer and one of the sharpest, most insightful chart-readers I know. Beyond his technical skill, he’s been blessed with a psychic touch that lends his predictions an eerie, uncanny level of accuracy. In the following talk, Evan shares the story of dropping off the corporate ladder to become a full-time astrologer—a journey that i...

While planning the 2025 LA Astro Fest , I had the incredible luck of befriending astro-icon Susan Miller of AstrologyZone. For the one person reading this who isn’t familiar with the name: Susan has been writing horoscopes for over 30 years, with work appearing everywhere from Vogue to the New York Times . Let’s just say: Susan walked so Chani could run. This episode was recorded at the Los Angele...

What I’ve learned from Rob Zabrecky is that magic, at its best, is the highest art form. The great magician writes, produces, directs, and performs, bringing the audience into a world where the rules of reality dissolve. It was an honor to sit down with one of my heroes. For context: Rob Zabrecky spent the first decade of his creative life as a full-time musician, fronting the band Possum Dixon, b...

For the uninitiated, Dr. Ali A Olomi is an astrologer, magician, and history professor who has cultivated a devoted following. His unique insights into medieval Islamic occult and esoteric thought have profoundly shaped the current discourse on astrological history and practice.  This past August he joined me at the Los Angeles Astro Salon for a conversation on World Astrology.  Special thanks to...

The lunar nodes are arguably one of modern astrology's most elusive topics. Sometimes called the “nodes of fate,” they’ve been linked to everything from past lives to future potential. These mathematical points mark where the Sun and Moon's paths cross, creating eclipses. While they're a topic of contention among modern astrologers, historically, the North Node signified "more&quo...

With over three decades of experience as a consulting astrologer and medium, Jessica Lanyadoo is a seasoned guide for navigating life's complexities. As the celebrated host of the popular podcast Ghost of a Podcast, she's known for her practical and no-nonsense wisdom. In this interview, we explore the world of consulting astrology and how this ancient practice can be a powerful tool for s...

“Do you think AI will replace you?” A client once interrupted our session to ask me that question. At the time I was indignant Now, I think he might have been onto something. Maybe. A few years later, in 2023, Fiona Hillery released her viral article “AI Gurus Are Coming for the Witches.” It’s been haunting me ever since I sat down to TALKTALKTALK with her a few months ago.  We touch on AI in our...

If you grew up reading horoscopes, there’s a good chance you know Susan Miller. For many of us, she was our gateway to astrology. Her journey into the stars was profoundly personal. At 14, facing a challenging health journey, Susan turned to astrology under the tutelage of her mother, a scholar of the cosmic arts. This foundation not only nurtured her resilience but also ignited a passion that wou...