Therapeutic Astrology Podcast

"The Book of Thoth inspires students to progress from foundational knowledge of Magick and Mysticism to a deeper engagement with the writings of Aleister Crowley and other luminaries".... "Step onto the sacred path mapped by the Book of Thoth—a gateway to spiritual mastery and cosmic understanding. Whether you’re an aspirant seeking the wisdom of the A∴A∴ or a student of esoteric traditions, this profound manual offers the Keys to navigate the Map of the Universe." - (Direct quotation from by Paul Hughes-Barlow) Welcome to an episode that goes behind the new book "THE SECRET OF THE THOTH TAROT The Origins of Aleister Crowley’s Book of Thoth" by Paul Hughes-Barlow published on Aeon Books.  TAP in as we speak about some background story of Aleister Crowley and also topics like: -Pauls process with writing the book (that was in fact channelled) -Crowley's obsession with Tarot  -Eliphas Levi -The number of Mercury and Christ -The promise to have contact with the Hidden Masters -Freemasonry  -Immanuel Kant, German philosopher, as influencing Crowley's ethic -Crowley stayed Christian -To hide your light under a bushel -What all the secrecy is about!! -The four levels on the Qabalistic Tree of Life -Mercury above and below the Abyss -The book of Lies -Both Carl Jung (1875–1961) and Aleister Crowley (1875–1947) were exact contemporaries, born in the same year. Each developed a radical system engaging with the unconscious, symbols, myth, and spirituality outside orthodox religion -I love how Paul uses Tarot therapeutically — it reflects the very essence of TAP and of a place to find Whole- What might look like two different paths, therapy and Tarot/Astrology, actually converge in one shared practice - or at least parallel practices within one healing field -Initiations and the nigredo (darkness) necessary before renewal -Fatalistic divination - or something more useful -Thoth is the God of magic -Aleister Crowley stands as one of the most disputed figures in modern Western esotericism, and our conversation concludes on that note—yet Paul Hughes-Barlow offers a perspective that reframes the common judgments Hope you enjoyed something about this episode. Find the book right here: https://spirit.aeonbooks.co.uk/product/secret-of-the-thoth-tarot/95369   https://www.amazon.co.uk/Secret-Thoth-Tarot-Aleister-Crowleys/dp/1801521891/   Here is the video version of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0EvJZWoWdM     Also Paul Hughes-Barlow's substack: https://tarocurrents.substack.com/   Mannah here: https://www.therapeuticastrologer.com/  

"Every single person has a deep storehouse of mysterious Yin, rife with potential richness, meaningful innovation, and the terrifying unknown. When one knows how to walk in a Yin way, they orient themselves to the fabric of reality. This is why one who navigates life in a Yin way is masterful, because they work with the current of the cosmos and they feel the contextual web of possibility." A quote from the book "Yin Mysticism and the vesica Piscis" by my guest today, Brynja Magnussen. Inspiring and beautiful book. Brynja Magnussen is an artist in the visionary and psychedelic genres and an author of archetypal and energetic reference books. In this episode we dive into Yin Mysticism and the mind’s hidden currents. TAP IN as we speak about themes such as: -Hypnosis & Yin: “Hypnosis holds a special role in the modalities of Yin because it directly approaches the Yin subconscious from a wakeful YANG state.” -A world short on Yin: “The subjugation of and separation from YIN over millennia is bound to begin manifesting in neuropathology.”  -ADHD & unchecked YANG paradigm -Separation as mystical-mundane. Why the most profound transformations leave you alone afterward -Seasonal depression and what one could do about it -Astrology !! As we speak about modern life over-privileges analytical, fragmentary, left-hemisphere styles— a Yang tendency—at the expense of contextual, embodied, relational, integrated, holististic form of knowing. Eclipse seasons (literal alignments, shadow and light) are a good time to rebalance toward Yin qualities such as: recovering, attunement, dark unknown. Thank you for tapping in today LINKS Youtube version of this pod: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1unSfrbLaE   Find more on Brynja: https://www.ceremoniance.com/products IG: @brynja.visionaryart IG: @Ceremoniance   Mannah: https://www.therapeuticastrologer.com/    

Welcome to TAP in with Gabrielle Perez, who has a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and almost twenty years of astrological practice. Like myself Gabrielle is a professional in both fields of therapy and astrology - which in short is connected by the ability to help people (and ourselves) connect with the unconscious. (Pluto in Scorpio) In this conversation we get to know each other’s work a little bit while also reflecting about the meaning of our current times. We begin by exploring Gabrielle’s journey from mental health counseling to astrological practice - other alternative healing modalities. Back then she had a Uranus on the MC experience and is currently getting to know Pluto transits. We talk about trust as we share a Pisces/Scorpio signature, meaning we have experienced trust-shattering events, and many times realized less control and agency than other might be inclined to. Then soon we go into why bridging therapy/psychology and astrological insight can serve deep healing plus how to navigate the Virgo Pisces eclipse with all the background of shifting outer planets. That is my very short resume, but I encourage you to listen in, I feel very honored and glad that Gabrielle Perez takes the time in this one to not only share her work but also interpret for us how best to relate to the energy. AFTER the interview I received this wonderful text from her linking to the point in our conversation, where she forgot something and I actually directed us to something else so it didn't come back TILL NOW-- so here is what she wrote me: "I remembered what I was going to say about the Pluto in Scorpio generation which is that we are the first generation with substantial access to therapy. The USA is founded by traumatized people that continued to inflict that trauma on the Native Americans, African slaves and each other. I believe the Pluto in Scorpio generation is healing and transmuting that. And because we are doing that work, this Pluto out of bounds cycle has the opportunity to actually bring transformation that raises the vibration of the planet." ENJOY and keep reflecting with us and reading the energy to enter deeper into your own alchemical process. You have a place to call Whole. -Mannah LINKS to Gabrielle: https://www.luminousastrology.com/   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-astro-attunement-podcast-grounding-cosmic-wisdom/id1802940770   Mannah: https://www.therapeuticastrologer.com/   Link to youtube version (where I wear glasses due to an allergic eye reaction if you want to know!):    https://youtu.be/O7dk4upjXXc  

Coherence Coach Colin Karewa Forbes is an active Substack writer and in this episode of TAP, we explore the story behind his tagline “Surf the Spiral.” Tap in if you’re curious about awakening  from the turbulence of ego-based outcome consciousness into the steady current of process-oriented, Integrated Self! We discuss these Sagittarian themes: -An experience of Oneness-  Constant expansion – Leaving religion—only to find more religion? – The search for truth– Growing a little every day – The importance of reading symbols- Do the astrological archetypes represent ultimate limits, or can consciousness evolve beyond them? – The construct …and much more. This is just the beginning—an initial conversation with Colin. We’ll meet again!   LINKS: https://surfthespiral.substack.com/ https://powerfulpeace.substack.com/ https://onenessawareness.substack.com/   Mannahs website: https://www.therapeuticastrologer.com/ Youtube version: https://youtu.be/ZhthOSOghH0    

"We are fully alive in their alternative world when we dream them. When we have bad dreams or nightmares, or any dream for that matter, our body/mind system does not differentiate between waking experiences and sleeping experiences." – Linda Schiller, PTSDreams: Transform Your Nightmares from Trauma through Healing Dreamwork (2022) Welcome to this rich and dreamy chapter of TAP, where I speak with Linda Schiller—psychotherapist, author, and expert on the neurobiology of trauma and dreams. Plus she seems much of an eclectic such as myself, as she studied many fields within the healing work, (which we get to enjoy as listeners) We begin with the “sameness” of dreams and trauma. As Linda writes, “The past and the present become entangled and confused, much as in a dream state.” It is about reconnecting with our enlivened self, Linda explains as we go through what makes dreamwork such a unique path to healing and how it relates to active imagination- how working with dreams can resolve long-standing trauma. We also talk about dream-memories after overcoming drug abuse, Linda Schillers PARDES system rooted in Kabbalah and the healing process called Memory Reconsolidation. Basically I get as much in there as I can in one hour and I am so happy for the result - hope you enjoy it too. Dream well till next time. - Mannah LINKS Find more about Linda Schillers work here: http://www.lindayaelschiller.com www.moderndreamwork.com www.ptsdreams.com www.ancestral-dreaming Link to the dream organisation Linda mentions in the beginning:  https://www.asdreams.org/   My (Mannah) website: https://www.therapeuticastrologer.com/   The youtube version of this episode:   https://youtu.be/x2eNWudW3C0  

Thank you for being patient. Feel free to suggest authors for me to interview. I am ready - slowly and anticipating moments of inspiration! - Mannah

Let's TAP into perhaps the last episode ever. I like how we landed on the number 108, which is the number of making the cosmic alignment of the total solar eclipse possible, because the distance from Earth to the Moon is about 108 times the diameter of the Moon. In spiritual traditions the number 108 also hold great significance - anyway, I didn't mean for it to happen now, it just so happens, that I have stretched myself too far, and now that Neptune is on my natal Mercury, I must slow down and give way.  I hate cancelling so I am taking it in small steps. At least for now I have cancelled interviews in the month of may, and let's see what June brings. Maybe I will need to come back on, and maybe a break will turn into a lifestyle.  Regardless - thank you for being here. Mannah, May 17, 2025 just as the Capricorn moon is making itself known in my sixth house of work. therapeutic astrologer.com

Yay – Rebecca Martin Hart is in the house! I mean... the House of Hygeia!!- In this episode, we TAP into the astrological meaning of Hygeia, the goddess of health, and explore her role in the birth charts of significant healers – as well as examples of her extreme opposites. For me, Hygeia in the birth chart represents how you can support others in healing. If you're working in a therapeutic or healing field, Hygeia reveals your unique vibration—your particular way of contributing to others' well-being - including emotional. I’m still relatively new to this understanding, which is why I invited a true Hygeia expert & lover to bring more depth to you. Rebecca Martin Hart is a holistic healer, astrologer, and founder of House of Hygeia. In this episode, she shares insights into Hygeia’s mythology and symbolism, discussing how this asteroid reflects an individual’s healing journey and potential health imbalances. Hygeia is often associated with health (maintenance & prevention) and the holistic view of body, mind, and spirit— through routines/ rituals, and a balanced live. How can we actually work with Hygeia  in our healing practice? Join this conversation and learn more—we share examples of Hygeia in Aquarius, Libra, on the angles, and on the lunar nodes. So  pleased you're with us. Check out the links below: LINKS Youtube episode of this podcast: https://youtu.be/W7Tv8kGmeR0 Find Rebecca: https://www.houseofhygeia.com/ @houseofhygeia on social media apps   Mannah: https://www.therapeuticastrologer.com/  

"MAKE THE PAST YOUR STEPPING STONE" says my guest today, and I think Saturn in Aries are behind that as well. Join us as we are speaking about karmic constellations with Yael Eini, developer of the Karmic Constellation method The Karmic Constellation method by Yael Eini has spiritual roots, as it draws from Yaels experience in energy healing and family constellation work,. What we talk about today is a method to trace karma, those old patterns we carry without even knowing why. In her book, Karma Healing, Yael shows how past-life traumas and unresolved soul contracts show up in our relationships, our fears, our repeating life themes. She writes on page 30: "The purpose of karma is soul growth. When we meet someone, the interaction we create with them is karma. It motivates us, it teaches us, it allows us to accumulate experiences, and it helps us to develop both as human beings and as souls. And yes, encountering the other can be painful, even very painful. At the same time, this pain is not a punishment; rather, it is an invitation to learn. The person may not learn, but the soul learns." This is SO aligned with Evolutionary Astrology where we see the birth chart as a map of the soul’s intentions, some call it a karmic blueprint. We can see the memories of previous incarnations through archetypal patterns. We interpret the chart related to evolutionary journey of the soul, so that placements describe past-life dynamic, especially through the lunar nodes and planetary aspects to them, but really all of the chart are soul memories. That's why I am fascinated with Yaels work, because she has a method of working therapeutically with a past life story. In this interview we explore how the soul has a very different opinion that the human, and how to use representatives to unite karma and rewrite soul contracts. Tap right into the links below. LINKS: Find more on Yael right here: https://www.yaeleini.com/ The book we speak about: https://www.innertraditions.com/karma-healing Mannahs Website: https://www.therapeuticastrologer.com/ Video version of this interview: https://youtu.be/KzRbEzCzbzE  

YAY Mark Jones is back, and we begin by TAPping into the role a therapist in the future - and then we go from there. Of course for us therapy involves a birth chart, this special map for deeper insight on what the purpose of it all is. Astrology and psychology need each other. But how does the field of therapy look in the future? Here are some key points we dive into: The Future of Therapy: The conversation opens with a vision for how therapy might evolve. We discuss that therapy is no longer just about traditional models – it's becoming more individualized, more integrative - Saturn Archetype Changing: Mark notes that the archetype of Saturn is shifting. Where it once represented rigid norms and societal expectations, there is now more room for personal authority, unique self-expression, and freedom. However - we shouldn't reinvent the wheel every time either.... Neurodivergence and Pluto in Aquarius: I bring up neurodivergence, linking it to Pluto in Aquarius. Mark reflects on how we are moving away from the systemic, hierarchical nature of Pluto in Capricorn into a more decentralized, knowledge-sharing era. This allows for new voices, new minds, and new ways of being to emerge. However... Pluto in Aquarius & Uranus in Gemini: Mark adds that Pluto in Aquarius alongside Uranus in Gemini will foster rapid technological innovation, particularly around how we process and understand information. This could revolutionize fields like therapy, communication, and even consciousness. AI and Therapy: The question arises: Can AI be a therapist? Well... not a very sacred therapist? Materialism vs. Sacred Imagination: A central critique is how materialism has narrowed the meaning of astrological archetypes. Mark calls for a return to sacred imagination, where astrology isn't just about prediction or personality, but about engaging with something transcendent and mystical.   Thank you for being with us Find Mark Jones here: https://markjonesastrology.com/ Mannah here: https://www.therapeuticastrologer.com/   youtube version of this show: https://youtu.be/UCKaV-IGhpU      

Joanne Twombly, MSW, LICSW, integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS) with essential knowledge from the complex trauma and dissociation field for safer, more effective treatment of C-PTSD and dissociative disorders. She's got more than 30 years of experience in the field of treating dissociation! In her book "Trauma and Dissociation Informed Internal Family Systems: How to Successfully Treat C-PTSD and Dissociative Disorders", she writes that: “Dissociation is a protective defense that, in a way, hides oneself from oneself.” In this interview, Joanne Twombly shares her argument for trauma-informed adaptations to standard IFS. Here is some of what we cover: – “Dissociation is a protective defense that, in a way, hides oneself from oneself.” In this interview, Joanne shares her argument for trauma-informed adaptations to standard IFS. Here is some of what we cover: – Dissociation, and how to dissociate "better"—which gives choice and control - Use the trance you are in! – Dissociative parts can show up as numb, deaf, robot, or sex-only parts. As Joanne explains, all of them have a survival purpose, and healing requires compassionate engagement—not suppression – Hypnotic language as a tool to support engagement, symptom management, and communication with parts – Orienting parts to the present: essential when parts are stuck in past timelines or multiple subjective realities - Being even with affects  – How to combine IFS with phase-oriented trauma treatment to create a safe and effective model – Using containers to hold trauma until it’s safe to process – Creating safe spaces for parts not actively participating in a session – Safe Space Imagery: stick around as Joanne offers a brief, guided experience - It helps parts manage overwhelming material. Links: https://joannetwombly.net/ The book we speak about: https://www.amazon.com/Trauma-Dissociation-Informed-Internal-Systems/dp/B0BRXZWP5C Video version of this interview: https://youtu.be/wcRevOxFZRM   Mannah: https://www.therapeuticastrologer.com/

Meet a wise elder talking to us about how to walk the path of integrity, heart, and spirit—tap into this conversation with Tom Soloway Pinkson, Ph.D.   Tom shares powerful insights from his newly published book: The Psychedelic Shaman: The Wisdom Warrior’s Path to Transformation (Inner Traditions), and reflects on a life devoted to sacred service, healing, and love.   Here are some of the themes we explore:   — “The most effective prisons are the ones we don’t know we’re in” — How mainstream culture conditions us to believe in separation, which feeds fear — The shift from being a fault-finder to becoming a love-finder — Awakening to the truth of our interconnection — Aloha, Alaha, and Alegría as spiritual forces — The Wisdom Warrior: seeing truth and having the courage to act — The constricted ego identity and how sacred plant medicines can help us transcend it — “Being breathed” and receiving the question from life-force energy: How do you want to use me? — Opening to inner wisdom—psychedelics are not the only path — Vision quests and how Tom has just completed his 51st (he just turned 80) — The Psychedelic Medicine Wheel — Vision fast quests as rites of passage — Dropping into gratitude rather than asking for more — The Healing Attitudinal Principles   And much more - Tom even sings to us - and I mention a bite of astrology, but to recap, what I see most significant is his Neptun and Chiron conjunction on his ascendant. It is in the sign of libra and connects many of his themes of listening, relationships, channeling, receiving, love - It is clear to me, Mannah, that he is so connected to spirit that the highest version of these archetype comes forth in his work and books.    I am so happy you are here.   Check out links below:     LINKS       The book:   https://www.innertraditions.com/the-psychedelic-shaman   Tom's recommendation in the end of the interview:   https://youtu.be/zyBmCj9wuR8?si=ZtB10Qbzhl7Ylcx2   Tom's website:   https://drtompinkson.com/ Youtube version of the interview:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdiJ5Cn8HJ8    

Welcome back to our conversation with Judy Tsafrir, MD & holistic adult and child psychiatrist and author of Sacred Psychiatry: Bridging the Personal and Transpersonal to Transform Health and Consciousness. We begin by acknowledging the impossibility of healing while in a toxic relationship, explore the limbic system's role in emotional regulation, and examine chronic disease linked to mast cell activation. Finally, we delve into the concept of divine timing, noting that as this episode is published, a full moon happens with Chiron conjunct the Sun in Aries.  I truly want to honor Judy for her incredible journey, she describes in her book, having overcome a lot of hardship and today combining her technical expertise with ancient knowledge such as astrology and courageously sharing it with the world. Have a wonderful full moon - or whenever you are listening, remember: You have a place to call Whole. Find more on Judy Tsafrir here: https://www.judytsafrirmd.com/   Youtube version: https://youtu.be/UexxE6Wremw   My page as usual: https://www.therapeuticastrologer.com/    

Today you’ll meet Lana Kunštek, a body-oriented and mindfulness-centered psychotherapist from Croatia, now living in Copenhagen. Lana works with embodied spirituality and facilitates dream groups. If you are like Lana says "a dreamer" yourself, you’ll probably enjoy this conversation. I (Mannah) love working with dreams, and my only regret is that I’m not able to translate the whole thing—some parts just remain unconscious to my waking self. Therefore, what we’re talking about is a window, probably not full access, and how to make that window even more clear. Here's what we explore: – Living in the imaginative realm – Body-oriented psychotherapy – The never-ending path of therapeutic training – Letting each client teach you how to meet them – Every person is a mystery – Recurring dreams and what they ask of us – The impulse of the dream character – The overall emotional tone of the dream – Archetypes and symbols that speak through dreams – The dream matrix – Being shifted by someone else’s dream – Feeling guided by dreams – How dreams are often direct and unmistakably clear – Dreams that bring up shadow material – How to get closer to what a dream symbol means to you – The question: are we dreaming, or are we being dreamt? – Not every dream carries the same weight – All dream characters as aspects of yourself – Integrating dreams into daily life – How to interpret a dream that could easily be misunderstood – Endless therapy trainings — and the lie that says you’re not enough without them – Lana's storytelling (soon to be published?)  also emerging from the dream realm – The importance of not forcing oneself – Give the work your commitment and it will grow – Commit to your soul every single day – The importance of how the energy moves – Medicine or poison? Depends on the day I hope you enjoy enjoy this conversation LINKS Find Lana here: https://www.therapywithlana.com/ https://www.instagram.com/therapywithlana/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lana-kun%C5%A1tek/   Mannah here: https://www.therapeuticastrologer.com/    

​“A lot of modern medicine is disempowering... any healing comes from either a pill or what the doctor says — and where am I in all of this? There’s an agent in the middle of it, and that’s where you should build from.” This quote is from this episode by Dr. Eric (Rick) Leskowitz who is a Psychiatrist, Author, Researcher, Educator and he even has a son who is an astrologer. Rick has worked many years within pain management. Rick shares how we traveled as a young guy and was struck by how different cultures understand health, illness, and consciousness. Medical school felt disappointing to him because it offered complex terms for things it couldn’t truly explain — like “idiopathic hypertension,” which he critiques as a way of saying “we don’t know” in impressive language. Rick got into meditation which in a way turned out to be the “gateway drug” that led him to explore such practices as yoga, energy healing, and channeling. Rick’s field feels so resonant and easy to follow, so I let whatever’s alive in me come forward- for better or worse. (Cancer energy for relaxation!!) TAP in as we speak about: -The story of Franz Mesmer and how early energy healing was discredited - How mainstream medicine suppresses alternative approaches - The shift from mesmerism to chemical anesthesia and the continued bias in science against energy and consciousness studies - Ricks interest in the history of the unconscious (Henri Ellenberger) - Biofields and magnetic fields - Tapping studies show real effects — intent and precision matter - Reiki treatment on plants, the field will grow bigger. - Rick also mention that having an MD and Harvard affiliation has opened doors for him, and I go into a bit of a tangent about how credentials influence perception, which is a drum I often beat - that the world judges on the outer not caring for the inner life.  - Mostly we talk about LIFE ENERGY and I hope you will enjoy it, because the energy from Rick is actually really warm and gentle, as I interpret it. The youtube version of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDHP8Erc0Qg   Here are links to find more on Rick: https://themysteryoflifeenergy.com/   Mannah: https://www.therapeuticastrologer.com/    

“The unseen world is timelessness… so we can always go to the points we need to go to, to find what is missing.” The quote is from this episode by Caitlín Matthews, who is a prolific author and spiritual teacher known for her deep work with Celtic wisdom, ancestral lineages, and the Western mystery tradition. She has written 85 books and to this day she teaches in various traditions internationally. Caitlín's shamanic vocation emerged early, marked by her unique ability to sing between worlds and embody spirits, which she shares with us in this interview. TAP in as we speak about themes such as: - Listening to the wisdom held in the land  - How she grew up with severe short-sightedness – which led her to develop a form of echolocation as a child, “singing into space” to sense the world around her - Early spiritual perception – she experienced communication with nature spirits from a very young age, long before reading books - Listening to the unseen world – not in a spiritualist sense, but through direct lived experience with spirits and unseen neighbors - The indigenous considering the impact of decisions on future generations - Divination and specific questions - Knowing what we don't know - Golden Verses of Hierocles — a 2,500-year-old Pythagorean ethical teaching on how to live for example "Honor first the immortal gods… and then the daemons, the spirits that look after you.” - The importance of a spiritual practice and the context - Discerning spiritual signals and to "reach through time" - The shamanistic practice of finding the effect of that is still rolling through the family line, in ancestral healing work - Helping people transition and why they can hold on longer  - We also talk about grieving and Caitlin says "I get so angry when people are told at work, two months after someone close has died, to ‘cheer up" - I fully agree!! - I get to ask her a final question that for me often comes up as we speak about ancestral healing, and that is one of family estrangement. Tap in and hear all of that and more. I hope you enjoy this episode and feel like sharing it with others. Here are the links for Caitlin Matthews: www.hallowquest.org.uk   https://substack.com/@caitlinmatthewstigerna   Mannah: https://www.therapeuticastrologer.com/   LINK to Youtube version of this interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhrUJG9HMXI  

"We must shift the paradigm from one of separation and scientific materialism to one that recognizes the sacredness and interconnectedness of everything so that we will be able to live in a way that supports the thriving of life on Earth now and for future generations."(Judy Tsafrir, Sacred Psychiatry, 2024.)  In today’s episode, I speak with Judy Tsafrir – a psychiatrist for both adults and children, psychoanalyst, astrologer, and shamanic practitioner. I’m so pleased to have her on the podcast with such a groundbreaking theme. I spend much of our conversation trying to wrap my head around how psychiatry can be sacred. Judy’s work challenges the reductionist approach of Western medicine - She writes in her book, that true healing isn’t about returning to a broken version of “normal,” but about creating space for deep transformation rooted in intuition, soul, and meaning. In this interview you will hear how she works and what she thinks of the time we are in, especially within allopathic medicine. Here are some of the core themes we explore: — The limits of conventional psychiatry, which often ignores the body’s innate intelligence, fails to seek root causes, and disconnects healing from the sacred. — Why Judy does not support what is going on today in psychiatry, yet the importance of diagnosing  — Her identity as a “Chironic psychiatrist,” embracing the archetype of the wounded healer and the major turning point for her at her Chiron Return — The existential void created by a materialist worldview and how this contributes to alienation and hopelessness. — The role of astrology in providing a framework for understanding oneself — Holistic weaning from psychiatric medications — Using food as medicine versus relying on pharmaceutical pills — The range of healing modalities Judy works with, including shamanic practices, energy healing, and meditation This conversation is a powerful reflection of a new way to view and treat psychological wounds - I hope you enjoy it and learn a little something new! LINKS: Judys website: https://www.judytsafrirmd.com/ Judys IG: https://www.instagram.com/sacred_psychiatry/ Mannahs web as usual: https://www.instagram.com/sacred_psychiatry/ Video Version of this episode: https://youtu.be/DIEKjJ4-qJ0    

My guest today is a colleague in evolutionary astrology and an inspired author. Elisa Robyn has had an eclectic career and now finds herself an author against all odds. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and two Master’s degrees—one in Geology and one in Jewish Mysticism.  I found her because of this article: https://archive.org/details/judaismandevolutionaryastrology In this conversation, we talk about how she got to where she is today and how she navigated her different passions. We also discuss the many forms meditation can take, the tendency to juggle multiple disciplins, and how Elisa Robyn serves as a mentor of hope, also now in the stressful collective energy. She emphasizes the importance of paradox  - holding both sides. Listen in to meet an inspiring Aquarius person, speaking of flow, her passion of writing, tools to open up consciousness, pluto transits and just chilling with me in this time of transition collectively. Thank you for being with us. LINKS: Find Elisa here: https://elisarobyn.com/ her books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B002FK6LHY/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=251ec3aa-8415-4ce1-8c42-3f7d3b0da5c4   More Mannah: https://www.therapeuticastrologer.com/  

Tap into the Shaman's Mind with me and discover a hidden truth—the realm of the Gods. Jonathan Hammond is the author of The Shaman's Mind: Huna Wisdom to Change Your Life. He is a spiritual teacher, and in this chapter of TAP, we speak about such a relevant and transformative perspective on the nature of life, to put it like that. It is about our connection to nature and the nature of who we really are. It is about healing our divisions, changing the limiting material in the unconscious mind, ancient ways, and the understanding that we are all connected (unity consciousness). Her are some of the points we engage in: There is not one path We undervalue the power of our mind because we can enter into different realities Everything is alive and has personhood (animism) Choice is a magical power Hoʻoponopono The problem is lighting the way like a directional energy Memorized patterns that are antithetical to our growth The inner child left alone to do the work of accessing magic Imagine a reality and give it legitimacy The problem is that we bail! Trauma is life blindsiding us Destabilizing us into something we have not yet experienced (Pluto?) In the astrology section, we speak of Pluto in Virgo in the 12th house, and I hear that symbolism when Jonathan speaks of service, the feeling of "should"/duty (Virgo), and toxicity being exposed (Pluto) publicly, as well as Jonathan feeling his work is somehow about to reach more people (12th house of the public) Nature is self-interested yet gives to all Indigenous mind that holds both self and collective awareness as we co-evolve Gaia is always moving toward evolution Befriend urges—desires that are part of our soul purpose To work on behalf of Self The idea of humans having dominion over the earth Separation from nature versus the shamanic mind of relationship with the natural world Mind virus The earth evolving to become aware of itself Earth beings in an interdependent world The importance of cooperation Our intrinsic power Mana No one can override your felt sense and truth The three ways of power and why not to send the power up To not care what other people think Our individual essence needs expression, so do not betray that! Nature only wants to be itself Collectively, the nodes are stationed at 27 degrees of Virgo-Pisces, ready for eclipses. In Evolutionary Astrology, the lunar nodes represent our soul's evolutionary path, so what service is drawing you in? A sick culture exposing itself Using your gifts as a lightworker to usher in this special time The Age of Aquarius—we are right at the beginning of it, which is why we are so polarized Spirituality, trauma healing, neurodivergence, and non-binary identities in the public eye To not fit within the old consensus paradigm The new leadership To get out from under the oppression Know you are that! And contribute to the organism I hope you have the time for being with us in the whole of this episode, and if you feel more, check out the links below. LINKS: This is the book we speak about: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B086FXM79H I listened on audio book, so check your audible choices  Website: https://mindbodyspiritmaui.com/   More Mannah:  https://www.therapeuticastrologer.com/  

Ruthie Smith is back to discuss the final part of her book, with many different practices and points. Ruthie is a psychoanalytic and energy psychotherapist with 35 years of experience, specializing in trauma treatment and training therapists in gentle body-based healing methods. I hope you will enjoy her sharing a piece of her work here in this conversation. Here are some of the topics we go through together: 🔹 Two practices to regulate the nervous system 🔹 HeartMath – creating heart-brain coherence 🔹 Transforming state of being and manifesting change 🔹 The process of clearing trauma 🔹 Core beliefs and how to clear them 🔹 Releasing stress in stressful times 🔹 The healing circle with all the archetypal energies involved in the problem 🔹 Tapping, energy balancing, clearing resistance/unconscious blocks 🔹 The infinite field 🔹 PRESENCE, NOT EMPATHY 🔹 A follow-along practice to clear energy blockages 🔹 Inner critic stemming from early life conditioning 🔹 Using tapping to come into the body 🔹 The waterfall of light chakra clearing 🔹 Yawning under energy releasing 🔹 Energy follows intention 🔹 Bringing a sense of safety through imagining water full of light 🔹 Integrating mind, body, and energy and its many systems 🔹 Energy boundaries 🔹 Big energy versus feeling invaded 🔹 How to heal compromised energy bodies 🔹 Healing all the fragments of ourselves 🔹 Shame and early trauma’s connection to archetypal energy 🔹 Active imagination to transforming our state of being 🔹 Therapy to do on your own, living in a vibrational world   LINKS:   Find Ruthie here: https://theflamecentre.co.uk/ruthie-smith/ The book we talk about here: https://www.karnacbooks.com/author.asp?AID=25263   Mannah: https://www.therapeuticastrologer.com/ First part with Ruthie Smith: https://therapeuticastrology.pairsite.com/podcast-episode/84-ruthie-smith-energy-soul-connecting-and-awakening-consciousness-psychotherapy-in-a-new-paradigm/