Conversations with the Planets
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A podcast that roots the wisdom of the stars into our lived experiences here on Earth and weaves the power of diverse healing modalities together with astrology.
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Working with the houses in astrology is a powerful way to ground celestial movements into our lived experiences here on Earth. With this technique, you can easily and clearly identify which areas of your life will be impacted by different transits and planetary placements. In this podcast episode, astrologers Alicia Cielle Heiser and Lori Kaufman delineate several examples of how to use house rulership to connect a natal chart to lived experiences on Earth.ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Get the houses diagram from the video hereHow to Work with the Ruler of a House in Astrology Blog Post What do the Houses Mean in Astrology?How to Work with the Ruler of a House in AstrologyHow to Work with Empty Houses in AstrologyWHERE TO FIND US: Conversations with the Planets Instagram @conversationswplanetsLori's Instagram @lorik_127 Lori's website: https://lorikaufman27.comAlicia Cielle's Instagram @aliciacielleAlicia Cielle's website: https://www.aliciacielle.comPlease make sure to subscribe to our channel and like this video!Music: Forest Lullaby by music_for_video on pixabay.com
Merging tarot with astrology is a profound way to gain meaning out of both of these incredible practices. While many correspondences can feel like they are set in stone, the reality is that a lot of the connections between tarot and astrology were essentially made up. These correspondences have been given significance by generations of astrologers and tarot readers and can be quite useful, but this reality also frees us up to draw our own correspondences and make our own meaning out of the tarot deck and how it connects to the zodiac.In this podcast episode, join astrologers and tarot readers Alicia Cielle Heiser and Lori Kaufman as they discuss how tarot and astrology have been woven together across history.MOON PHASES WORKSHOPS:Email lori.kaufman27@gmail.com to sign upA recording of each workshop will be available after each live session concludes.Moon Phases Workshop Tuesday, September 9 2025 at 4 PM PDT/7 PM EDTProgressed Moon Phases Workshop Tuesday, September 23 2025 at 4 PM PDT/7 PM EDTADDITIONAL RESOURCES:The History of Tarot episodeIntuitive Planetary Magic: Merging Astrology and HerbalismWHERE TO FIND US: Conversations with the Planets Instagram @conversationswplanetsLori's Instagram @lorik_127 Lori's website: https://lorikaufman27.comAlicia Cielle's Instagram @aliciacielleAlicia Cielle's website: https://www.aliciacielle.comPlease make sure to subscribe to our channel and like this video!Music: Forest Lullaby by music_for_video on pixabay.com
The history of tarot is a complex and nuanced story that weaves together different decks that were used for various purposes since the Medieval Era. Join astrologers and tarot readers Lori Kaufman and Alicia Cielle Heiser as we dive into this fascinating topic to learn more about where tarot really comes from.UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:Email lori.kaufman27@gmail.com to sign upA recording of each workshop will be available after each live session concludes.Moon Phases Workshop Tuesday, September 9 2025 at 4 PM PDT/7 PM EDTProgressed Moon Phases Workshop Tuesday, September 23 2025 at 4 PM PDT/7 PM EDTWHERE TO FIND US: Conversations with the Planets Instagram @conversationswplanetsAlicia Cielle's Instagram @aliciacielleAlicia Cielle's website: https://www.aliciacielle.comLori's Instagram @lorik_127 Lori's website: https://lorikaufman27.comPlease make sure to subscribe to our channel and like this video!Music: Forest Lullaby by music_for_video on pixabay.com
NOTE: We apologize for the poor sound quality on Alicia's end - this is a fluke unique to this particular episode. It is kind of fitting though considering we're talking about a goddess who's known for having a difficult voice...In this podcast episode, astrologers Lori Kaufman and Alicia Cielle Heiser discuss the mythology of the Greek goddess Circe and what it means if you have her asteroid prominent in your birth chart. UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:Email lori.kaufman27@gmail.com to sign upA recording of each workshop will be available after each live session concludes.Moon Phases Workshop Tuesday, September 9 2025 at 4 PM PDT/7 PM EDTProgressed Moon Phases Workshop Tuesday, September 23 2025 at 4 PM PDT/7 PM EDTADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Asteroids 101 EpisodeWHERE TO FIND US: Conversations with the Planets Instagram @conversationswplanetsLori's Instagram @lorik_127 Lori's website: https://lorikaufman27.comAlicia Cielle's Instagram @aliciacielleAlicia Cielle's website: https://www.aliciacielle.comPlease make sure to subscribe to our channel and like this video!Music: Forest Lullaby by music_for_video on pixabay.com
There's so much buzz about Saturn returns in astrology but often folks don't know when their exact Saturn return is or what it means for them personally. While Saturn returns can often be quite difficult, they are also an invitation to step into maturity and wisdom and can have profound impacts on your life trajectory. Saturn returns manifest differently for everyone and can actually be quite productive for folks with more dignified Saturns in particular. In this podcast episode, astrologers Alicia Cielle Heiser and Lori Kaufman go over how to determine when your Saturn return is and how to interpret it in the context of your birth chart. We also talk about the importance of other Saturn transits including Saturn squares and oppositions. And we share advice and herbal suggestions to get the most out of your Saturn return and maintain balance in your life and body during this intense time.ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Saturn in Aries and What It Means For YouEssential Dignity 4: Planets in FallA Simple, Potent and Ancient Technique - Sect in AstrologyWHERE TO FIND US: Conversations with the Planets Instagram @conversationswplanetsAlicia Cielle's Instagram @aliciacielleAlicia Cielle's website: https://www.aliciacielle.comLori's Instagram @lorik_127 Lori's website: https://lorikaufman27.comPlease make sure to subscribe to our channel and like this video!Music: Forest Lullaby by music_for_video on pixabay.com
Jupiter is exalted in Cancer from June of 2025 until June of 2026. While this exalted benefic planet is here to bring us abundance, generosity and support, Jupiter in Cancer isn't "all good all the time" and there are actually several nuances to consider when interpreting this transit.In this podcast episode, astrologers Lori Kaufman and Alicia Cielle Heiser explain what to expect from Jupiter in Cancer and how to interpret this transit in your birth chart. We go over Jupiter's significations, what it means to have an exalted Jupiter, how to determine how loud this transit will feel in your personal life, and what times of the year this transit will be more supportive and more limited. We also share some advice and herbal guidance for ways to get the most out of this transit and take care of yourself throughout this time.ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Essential Dignity 2: Exalted PlanetsAnnual Profections as Astrological TimingWHERE TO FIND US: Conversations with the Planets Instagram @conversationswplanetsLori's Instagram @lorik_127 Lori's website: https://lorikaufman27.comAlicia Cielle's Instagram @aliciacielleAlicia Cielle's website: https://www.aliciacielle.comPlease make sure to subscribe to our channel and like this video!Music: Forest Lullaby by music_for_video on pixabay.com
A common misconception in astrology is that empty houses don't matter as much as houses where we have planets and angles. While the topics of houses with planets and angles may have more emphasis in your life, the empty houses in your chart still have quite a bit to say about your natal promise and how your life will unfold as a whole. In this podcast episode, astrologers Alicia Cielle Heiser and Lori Kaufman explain how to work with empty houses in astrology and give interpretive guidelines for making sense out of this nebulous topic. We use traditional astrological techniques, particularly house rulership, to outline the significance of empty houses to give more depth to your birth chart interpretations.ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:What do the Houses Mean in Astrology?How to Work with the Ruler of a House in AstrologyGet the houses diagram from the video hereWHERE TO FIND US: Conversations with the Planets Instagram @conversationswplanetsAlicia Cielle's Instagram @aliciacielleAlicia Cielle's website: https://www.aliciacielle.comLori's Instagram @lorik_127 Lori's website: https://lorikaufman27.comPlease make sure to subscribe to our channel and like this video!Music: Forest Lullaby by music_for_video on pixabay.com
Using the Hellenistic technique of house rulership gives so much nuance and personalized depth to natal chart interpretations. Planetary movements mean different things for each of us depending on which house(s) that planet rules. And what each planet in our birth chart is doing for you personally is greatly illuminated by understanding this technique. Working with house rulership helps you to ground transits into your lived experiences and easily identify which areas of your life will be impacted by different celestial movements. TRADITIONAL PLANETARY RULERSHIP:Saturn rules Capricorn and AquariusJupiter rules Sagittarius and PiscesMars rules Aries and ScorpioThe Sun rules LeoVenus rules Taurus and LibraMercury rules Gemini and VirgoThe Moon rules CancerADDITIONAL RESOURCES:What do the Houses Mean in Astrology?Get the houses diagram from the video hereHow to Work with the Ruler of a House in Astrology blog post Essential Dignity 1: What Does it Mean to Have a Planet in Their Own Sign?Essential Dignity 2: Exalted PlanetsEssential Dignity 3: Planets in DetrimentEssential Dignity 4: Planets in FallEssential Dignity 5: Triplicity and Community SupportEssential Dignity 6: Egyptian Bounds/TermsEssential Dignity 7: Mutual ReceptionWHERE TO FIND US: Conversations with the Planets Instagram @conversationswplanetsAlicia Cielle's Instagram @aliciacielleAlicia Cielle's website: https://www.aliciacielle.comLori's Instagram @lorik_127 Lori's website: https://lorikaufman27.comPlease make sure to subscribe to our channel and like this video!Music: Forest Lullaby by music_for_video on pixabay.com
Working with the houses in astrology is a powerful way to ground celestial movements into our lived experiences here on Earth. With this technique, you can easily and clearly identify which areas of your life will be impacted by different transits. Learn about house topics in astrology from a Hellenistic perspective from experienced astrologers Alicia Cielle Heiser and Lori Kaufman.ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Get the houses diagram from the video hereHow to Work with the Ruler of a House in Astrology Blog Post How to Work with the Ruler of a House in AstrologyA Simple, Potent and Ancient Technique - Sect in AstrologyWHERE TO FIND US: Conversations with the Planets Instagram @conversationswplanetsLori's Instagram @lorik_127 Lori's website: https://lorikaufman27.comAlicia Cielle's Instagram @aliciacielleAlicia Cielle's website: https://www.aliciacielle.comPlease make sure to subscribe to our channel and like this video!Music: Forest Lullaby by music_for_video on pixabay.com
One of the most famous Greek myths tells the story of a young Icarus, whose father Daedalus had built him wings to escape King Minos so they could fly to safety. It's said that while flying over the Greek island of Ikaria, Icarus flew too close to the Sun and his wings melted, pelting him to his death in the rocky sea below. In this podcast episode, astrologers Alicia Cielle Heiser and Lori Kaufman talk about their pilgrimage to the island of Ikaria, where they visited the rock where Icarus is said to have fallen. This island is also considered a blue zone, where many people live to be 100 and have healthier lives than much of the world. And it is a beautiful location with ancient wine, panagiria festivals, thermal hot springs and a slow-paced life. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Asteroid Stories - IcarusThe Power of Pilgrimage with Jason HolleyWHERE TO FIND US: Conversations with the Planets Instagram: @conversationswplanetsLori's Instagram @lorik_127 Lori's website: https://lorikaufman27.comAlicia Cielle's Instagram @aliciacielleAlicia Cielle's website: https://www.aliciacielle.comPlease make sure to subscribe to our channel and like this video!Music: Forest Lullaby by music_for_video on pixabay.com
There's such a strong focus on the negative aspects of having a strongly malefic chart in astrology, but the influence of malefics can bring great strength, resilience and determination to a nativity. In this podcast episode, astrologers Lori Kaufman and Alicia Cielle Heiser are joined by Matthew Oliver, the founder of Still Water Alchemy, to discuss what it means to have your luminaries and/or angles ruled by the malefic planets Mars and Saturn.We dig into the nuance of sect and how Mars and Saturn manifest in different ways through our charts. We share personal examples from all 3 of our strongly malefic-ruled charts to crystallize how these planets show up in real life and give some suggestions for how to productively work with malefic energy in your life. We also break down the difference between each angle and luminary to give nuance and depth to your chart interpretations.A Simple, Potent and Ancient Technique - Sect in AstrologyWHERE TO FIND US: Matthew's website: www.stillwateralchemy.comMatthew's Instagram @stillwateralchemyLink to join The Alchemy PointRegister for Alicia's Moon Phases Wellness RetreatConversations with the Planets Instagram: @conversationswplanetsAlicia Cielle's Instagram @aliciacielleAlicia Cielle's website: https://www.aliciacielle.comLori's Instagram @lorik_127 Lori's website: https://lorikaufman27.comPlease make sure to subscribe to our channel and like this video!Music: Forest Lullaby by music_for_video on pixabay.com
So often, the conversation around the tropical and sidereal zodiac is framed as an either/or debate about which zodiac is "better." In this podcast episode, Lori Kaufman and Alicia Cielle Heiser are joined by fellow astrologer Cameron Cassidy to discuss the importance of using BOTH the sidereal and tropical zodiac.We go over the philosophical differences underpinning each zodiac, as well as the constellational zodiac, to demonstrate the value that each system gives to astrological interpretations. We answer common questions such as which house system to use, and how to incorporate each zodiac with the astrology techniques you use. This episode is an invitation to think about each zodiac system in a both/and orientation that allows ample space for nuance and complexity. Cam is so fun to chat with and we really hope you enjoy this conversation!WHERE TO FIND US: Cam's website: www.omegastrology.comCam's email: omegastrology@gmail.comCam's Insta: @omegastrologyRegister for the Moon Phases Wellness RetreatConversations with the Planets Instagram: @conversationswplanetsLori's Instagram @lorik_127 Lori's website: https://lorikaufman27.comAlicia Cielle's Instagram @aliciacielleAlicia Cielle's website: https://www.aliciacielle.comPlease make sure to subscribe to our channel and like this video!Music: Forest Lullaby by music_for_video on pixabay.com
Engaging with planetary magic helps to build relationship with planetary deities and herbalism is a great way to incorporate multiple aspects of an archetype into your work. In this podcast episode, astrologers Lori Kaufman and Alicia Cielle Heiser (who is also an herbalist) discuss how to incorporate simple herbal practices into your astrological magic. We dig into herbs and strategies related to each of the 7 traditional planets and unpack how to intuitively form your own correspondences.WHERE TO FIND US: Register for the Moon Phases Wellness RetreatConversations with the Planets Instagram: @conversationswplanetsAlicia Cielle's Instagram @aliciacielleAlicia Cielle's website: https://www.aliciacielle.comLori's Instagram @lorik_127 Lori's website: https://lorikaufman27.comPlease make sure to subscribe to our channel and like this video!Music: Forest Lullaby by music_for_video on pixabay.comDISCLAIMER: Information presented in this episode is for educational purposes only. This episode does not include the diagnosis and treatment of disease nor replace the advice of a licensed physician. Please refer to a licensed health professional for any illness or persistent symptoms before using herbal remedies.Herbs can sometimes cause discomfort or side effects and may interact adversely with pharmaceutical medications. Do not use herbs internally without the approval of a doctor or medical professional if you are currently on medications or have a history of medical conditions.
A special Saturn's day bonus post to share some insights into the Saturn in Aries transit that just recently began.Saturn recently moved into Aries on May 25, 2025 which is a significant collective shift for us all. In this podcast episode, astrologers Alicia Cielle Heiser and Lori Kaufman unpack what this Saturn in Aries transit means for you personally. We delineate how Saturn in Aries feels, acts and impacts us and how you can determine which areas of your life will be most affected. We also give key dates for when this transit will be loudest and how long it will last. And we go over some historical examples from previous Saturn in Aries transits to project what world and personal events may unfold during this time.ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Essential Dignity 4: Planets in FallWhat do the Houses Mean In Astrology Blog PostWHERE TO FIND US: Register for the Moon Phases Wellness RetreatConversations with the Planets Instagram: @conversationswplanetsLori's Instagram @lorik_127 Lori's website: https://lorikaufman27.comAlicia Cielle's Instagram @aliciacielleAlicia Cielle's website: https://www.aliciacielle.comPlease make sure to subscribe to our channel and like this video!Music: Forest Lullaby by music_for_video on pixabay.com
The mythology of Orpheus goes deep and working with the asteroids can be a wonderful way to ground our birth charts into the mythic stories we embody throughout our lives. In this podcast episode, astrologers Alicia Cielle Heiser and Lori Kaufman are joined by their friend and fellow astrology Matthew Oliver, the founder of Still Water Alchemy, to discuss the mythology and astrology of Orpheus. We explore several myths in which Orpheus appears, including Jason and the Argonauts, his love story with Eurydice, and the story of his death at the hands of Dionysian maenads. We also discuss the Orphics and Orphic hymns to explore how the followers of Orpheus oriented themselves in the ancient world. And we dig into the asteroid Orpheus and what it can mean if you have this celestial body prominent in your chart.If you're new to working with asteroids, check out our Asteroids 101 episode for guidance on how to integrate this technique into your astrological toolkit.WHERE TO FIND US: Matthew's website: www.stillwateralchemy.comMatthew's Instagram @stillwateralchemyLink to join The Alchemy PointRegister for Alicia's Moon Phases Wellness RetreatConversations with the Planets Instagram: @conversationswplanetsLori's Instagram @lorik_127 Lori's website: https://lorikaufman27.comAlicia Cielle's Instagram @aliciacielleAlicia Cielle's website: https://www.aliciacielle.comPlease make sure to subscribe to our channel and like this video!Music: Forest Lullaby by music_for_video on pixabay.com
The goddess Artemis was one of the most widely worshipped and revered deities in Ancient Greece. A virgin goddess associated with wilderness, frenzy, the Moon, childbirth, illness and healing, maidenhood, the protection of young women, dogs, stags and bears, Artemis can also speak to queerness and the power of belonging to ourselves and honoring our own individual needs. In this podcast episode, astrologers Alicia Cielle Heiser and Lori Kaufman discuss the mythology and powers of Artemis and what it means if her asteroid is prominent in your birth chart. We also share pictures and experiences from two temples to Artemis that we visited while on pilgrimage in Greece. And we discuss some Artemisia herbs including Mugwort, Wormwood, Sweet Annie and Sage Brush.ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Asteroids 101The Power of Pilgrimage with Jason HolleyAsteroid Underworld Stories - Adonis, Ceres and PersephoneArtemisia Academy of Herbal Arts and HealingWHERE TO FIND US: Register for the Moon Phases Wellness RetreatConversations with the Planets Instagram: @conversationswplanetsAlicia Cielle's Instagram @aliciacielleAlicia Cielle's website: https://www.aliciacielle.comLori's Instagram @lorik_127 Lori's website: https://lorikaufman27.comPlease make sure to subscribe to our channel and like this video!Music: Forest Lullaby by music_for_video on pixabay.com
There are so many rich and nuanced connections between tarot and astrology. In this podcast episode, astrologers and tarot readers Lori Kaufman and Alicia Cielle Heiser go through the first few major arcana tarot cards (up until the Chariot) to explore how tarot and astrology correspondences have shifted throughout history.MOON PHASES WORKSHOPS:Email lori.kaufman27@gmail.com to sign upA recording of each workshop will be available after each live session concludes.Moon Phases Workshop Tuesday, September 9 2025 at 4 PM PDT/7 PM EDTProgressed Moon Phases Workshop Tuesday, September 23 2025 at 4 PM PDT/7 PM EDTADDITIONAL RESOURCES:The History of Tarot podcast episodeThe History of Tarot and Astrology podcast episodeWHERE TO FIND US: Conversations with the Planets Instagram @conversationswplanetsAlicia Cielle's Instagram @aliciacielleAlicia Cielle's website: https://www.aliciacielle.comLori's Instagram @lorik_127 Lori's website: https://lorikaufman27.comPlease make sure to subscribe to our channel and like this video!Music: Forest Lullaby by music_for_video on pixabay.com
Purchase Alicia's Personal Astrology Mapping Workshop to learn how to work with astrological timing in a personalized way that is easy to apply in your day-to-day life:In this podcast episode, astrologers Alicia Cielle Heiser and Lori Kaufman discuss annual profections, one of the most popular timing techniques in the Hellenistic period. This technique helps identify what life topics are highlighted for you at any given age by profecting the ascendant forward by one house each year. Working with annual profections also helps you identify which transits are most personally impactful at any given time by determining who your time lord is by profection.WHERE TO FIND US: Conversations with the Planets Instagram @conversationswplanetsAlicia Cielle's Instagram @aliciacielleAlicia Cielle's website: https://www.aliciacielle.comLori's Instagram @lorik_127 Lori's website: https://lorikaufman27.comPlease make sure to subscribe to our channel and like this video!
Pilgrimage is a profound way to travel in honor of the sacred and liminal. In this podcast episode, astrologers Alicia Cielle Heiser and Lori Kaufman chat with our teacher Jason Holley about a pilgrimage to Greece that he recently organized in which we participated. We discuss the importance of being in relationship with land, deities, animals and humans to move into generative ways of being rather than relying on extraction. We also dig into the power of myth and give suggestions to listeners for ways to engage in pilgrimage without having to leave your home. Jason has an evocative and poetic way of describing things and we think you'll really enjoy this episode with him!Tyson Yunkaporta's model for interaction:In this order: Respect, Connect, Reflect, DirectFrom Sand Talk by Tyson YunkaportaJason also mentioned Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer which is one of Alicia's absolute favorite books.WHERE TO FIND US: Jason Holley's Mailing ListConversations with the Planets Instagram @conversationswplanetsLori Kaufman's InstagramLori Kaufman's websiteAlicia Cielle Heiser's InstagramAlicia Cielle's Heiser's websitePlease make sure to subscribe to our channel and like this video!
Just like staying at your buddy's place can be nicer than staying in a rental hosted by a stranger, having planets in mutual reception with each other can provide support and resourcing that can strengthen the condition of a planet.In this podcast episode, astrologers Alicia Cielle Heiser @aliciacielle and Lori Kaufman @lorik_127 discuss mutual reception in a birth chart. We go over how to identify and interpret planets in mutual reception. We also discuss the nuance of whether mutual reception counts if the planets are in aversion to each other.NOTE: Alicia was thinking on the fly in this episode trying to come up with an example of two exalted planets being in mutual reception. She used the Sun in Aries and Mars in Capricorn as an example, which is NOT a form of mutual reception as Mars in Capricorn is not in the sign ruled by the Sun (Leo). In fact, it is impossible to have two exalted planets in mutual reception, which is why Alicia couldn't think of an example off the cuff in the episode...MORE ESSENTIAL DIGNITY EPISODES:Essential Dignity 1: What Does it Mean to Have a Planet in Their Own Sign?Essential Dignity 2: Exalted PlanetsEssential Dignity 3: Planets in DetrimentEssential Dignity 4: Planets in FallEssential Dignity 5: Triplicity and Community SupportEssential Dignity 6: Egyptian Bounds/TermsDegree Theory in AstrologyWHERE TO FIND US: Conversations with the Planets Instagram @conversationswplanetsAlicia Cielle's newsletterAlicia Cielle's Instagram @aliciacielleAlicia Cielle's website: https://www.aliciacielle.comLori's Instagram @lorik_127 Lori's website https://lorikaufman27.comPlease make sure to subscribe to our channel and like this video!
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