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In this conversation, Alison Dale explores the themes of nature's pace, the wisdom of abundance, and the significance of Pluto's retrograde in Aquarius. She emphasizes the importance of receptivity and embodied wisdom, particularly through the lens of Gate 2 in human design. The discussion also touches on the interconnectedness of self and nature, the role of communication as Mercury enters Taurus, and the transformative power of listening and presence in navigating life's changes.----- Stay in touch!You can find me at astrosomatics.com, ⁠⁠⁠@cyclesoftimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠@astro.somatics⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram, or subscribe at ⁠astrosomatics.substack.com⁠ to get the pod in your inbox every Monday.And don't forget to click the subscribe button or leave me a comment- I absolutely love hearing from you!Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe

The Caring Bull – Taurus Season, Gate 27, and the Heart of AltruismIn this episode, we explore the deeply grounding energies of Taurus season through the lens of astrology, Human Design, and the Gene Keys. Broadcasting from Dolphin Bay in Bocas del Toro, Panama, I reflect on the quiet power of care — inspired by the pod-minded dolphins that live in these waters year-round. We unpack this week’s cosmic weather, including a powerful T-square with Mars, Pluto, and the Sun, as well as the new moon in Taurus in Gate 27, the Gate of Caring.We dive into the wisdom of Hexagram 27 from the I Ching, the Gene Key journey from selfishness to selflessness, and how true nourishment begins with boundaries, clarity, and self-trust. Plus, a somatic practice to embody sustainable care and reconnect to your own pod of support.----Stay in touch!You can find me at astrosomatics.com, ⁠⁠⁠@cyclesoftimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠@astro.somatics⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram, or subscribe at ⁠astrosomatics.substack.com⁠ to get the pod in your inbox every Monday.And don't forget to click the subscribe button or leave me a comment- I absolutely love hearing from you!Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe

Click here to sign up for the solar eclipse breathwork session! In this episode of the Cycles of Time podcast, host Alison Dale discusses the astrological events of the week, focusing on the solar eclipse in Aries and the retrogrades of Mercury and Venus both leaving Aries and re-entering Pisces. She explores the significance of these cosmic shifts, emphasizing the importance of reflection, emotional awareness, and the need to release outdated opinions. The conversation delves into the themes of personal growth, new beginnings, and the transformative power of the eclipse, encouraging listeners to embrace change and seek clarity in their lives.TakeawaysThe solar eclipse in Aries marks a significant new beginning.Mercury and Venus retrogrades invite introspection and reflection.Gate 17, the Gate of Opinions, encourages questioning our beliefs.Eclipses are times for emotional resets and deeper understanding.It's essential to release fixed opinions that no longer serve us.This week is about navigating change and welcoming new perspectives.Personal growth is a key theme during this astrological period.Emotional awareness is crucial for making informed decisions.The energy of Aries encourages boldness and self-assertion.Gentleness with oneself is important during times of cosmic shifts.Solar Eclipse Breathwork Session: Saturday, March 29 at 6pm MSTI’m hosting my first monthly breathwork session for my membership Embody the Revolution on Saturday, March 29 at 6pm MST for the Solar Eclipse in Aries.Click here to sign up for the solar eclipse breathwork session. As a reader of this museletter, please feel free to use code EMBODY to come for free as my guest.Stay in touch!You can find me at astrosomatics.com, ⁠⁠⁠@cyclesoftimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠@astro.somatics⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram, Youtube, or subscribe at ⁠astrosomatics.substack.com⁠ to get the pod in your inbox every Monday.And don't forget to click the subscribe button or leave me a comment- I absolutely love hearing from you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe

Welcome to your weekly Cycles of Time forecast for February 10-16, 2025. It's the last full week of Aquarius season, we have a full moon in Leo on Wednesday, and the sun is transiting through the Human Design Gate of Revolution (M-W) the Gate of Passion (Th-Tues). This week brings with it some deep feels, encouraging us to find a balance between seeking certainty and embracing radical change. We will gain a heightened awareness about our personal and emotional skin in the game within the context of the bigger picture. This week, I was honored to have astrologer, musician & craftswoman Rose Blakelock on the show as my Aquarius season guest. Rose is an inspiring writer and thinker whose horoscopes and essays I am always so stoked to get in my inbox, and we had a great time chatting about Aquarius season, the full moon in Leo, the role of astrology in today's world, and being a multi-passionate human. Rose's birthday is this weekend, on February 16th, so we dug into her resonance with Human Design/I'Ching sun gate as well: the gate of Passion. The interview with Rose begins at timestamp 31:52, right after your weekly forecast.You can find out more about how to work with Rose at her website, roseblakelock.com, on IG at @mutable_cross, or subscribe to her Substack at roseblakelock.substack.com. Thanks so much for coming on the show, Rose, and have a revolutionary, passionate week ahead, everyone. -----Stay in touch!Cycles of Time Podcast is written and hosted by Alison Dale of Astrosomatics and produced by Jackson Mathey of ⁠Spirit River Sound⁠.Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cyclesoftimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@astro.somatics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram, or subscribe for free at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠astrosomatics.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get the pod in your inbox every Monday. And don't forget to click the subscribe button on your podcast player and add comments- I absolutely love hearing from you!-------Get the Astro & HD transits in your pocket: Download a ⁠Cycles of Time Google Calendar⁠ for 2025-2026 on my Etsy store, with easy integration into your existing Google Calendar, and sync your life with the revolutions of the earth, sun & planets. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe

Join host Alison Dale in this week's episode of "Cycles of Time" as we delve into the profound themes of transformation, rebirth, and forgiveness during the captivating season of Samhain and the Scorpio new moon. Recorded between October 28 and November 3, 2024, the episode navigates the spiritual and cultural depths of Halloween, Dia de los Muertos, and other global autumn traditions that emphasize our connection to ancestry, identity, and the thinning veil between worlds.Alison highlights the astrological context, including a powerful new moon in Scorpio and a significant Pluto-Mars opposition. These celestial events prompt us to set intentions for personal rebirth and to uncover hidden truths as Mars transitions in its journey through Cancer and Leo.This episode also explores the I Ching's influence through Human Design Gates—Gate 28 ("Game Player") and Gate 44 ("Gate of Alertness")—inviting listeners to reflect on past patterns, embrace teamwork, and transform fears into creation.Through personal anecdotes, you’ll hear how donning costumes can inspire profound self-discovery and how traditional rituals during this time can foster a sense of continuity and spiritual growth. Allison encourages listeners to practice forgiveness and release old burdens, preparing for a new narrative under the transformative energy of Scorpio.Tune in to explore the cyclical nature of our existence, the power of synarchy, and the enriching wisdom that comes from honoring our roots while inviting transformative growth. Don't miss out on reflections, celestial insights, and a call to engage with this reflective and transformative season. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe

Welcome to Episode 43 of the Cycles of Time podcast, "Joy to the World." I'm your host, Alison Dale, andtoday we delve into the powerful themes of this last week of 2024, starting with Human Design Gate 58—finding beauty in life's imperfections and embracing the journey of refinement, joy, and purposeful living. We'll explore how self-acceptance and nurturing our vitality can positively influence others, using the metaphor "you can't pour from an empty cup" as a reminder to prioritize self-care.As we approach the New Year, we'll reflect on the current Capricorn season's insights, including the transition from the Gate of Self-Love to the Gate of Vitality. I'll share personal reflections on self-love, the significance of the Winter Solstice, and how slowing down has helped me cultivate compassion. We'll also discuss astrological and Human Design themes, from the Capricorn Gates to the upcoming year of the Wood Snake.Tune in as we navigate the end of 2024 together, set intentions for 2025, and examine the symbolism of the Hermit card in tarot and the introspective energies of the upcoming year. Join me in celebrating the joys of the holiday season, fostering self-love, and preparing for the opportunities and growth ahead. Don't forget to engage with us through Instagram and Substack, and share how you celebrate this season of reflection and renewal.-----Stay in touch!Follow ⁠⁠⁠@cyclesoftimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠@astro.somatics⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram, or subscribe for free at ⁠astrosomatics.substack.com⁠ to get the pod in your inbox every Monday. And don't forget to click the subscribe button on your podcast player and add comments- I absolutely love hearing from you!Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe

In Episode 42 of "Cycles of Time," host Alison Dale delves into the rich cultural history and symbolism of Yule and the winter solstice. Exploring traditions rooted in Germanic and Scandinavian cultures, Alison discusses the significance of the Yule goat, Odin's wild hunt, and how these customs integrated into Christian celebrations. She highlights the importance of authenticity and self-love during this season, sharing personal anecdotes, including organizing a Christmas party in a death metal venue, and contemporary practices among neo-Pagan and Wiccan communities.Alison expands on her collaboration with Botania Skincare, reflecting on resilience through watercolors inspired by season-appropriate plants. She emphasizes the power of natural traditions, from crafting garlands to lighting solstice fires and the ritual of releasing the past year's challenges with a Yule log. The podcast also examines the astrological and cyclical elements, positioning the winter solstice's themes of renewal within the Zodiac transition from Sagittarius to Capricorn and Human Design Gates.Listeners are left with a call to embrace self-love, share their own traditions, and integrate personal rituals into their celebrations, enhancing the communal spirit of Yule. The episode concludes with Alison urging her audience to engage with the podcast and share their unique solstice experiences.-----Stay in touch!Follow ⁠⁠⁠@cyclesoftimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠@astro.somatics⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram, or subscribe for free at ⁠astrosomatics.substack.com⁠ to get the pod in your inbox every Monday. And don't forget to click the subscribe button on your podcast player and add comments- I absolutely love hearing from you!Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe

Libra Full Moon: Tending the Well Before April’s Aries FireYour host Alison Dale welcomes the April 1–2 Libra Full Moon as a doorway into an unusually fiery April featuring a seven-body Aries stellium (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Mars, Venus, Saturn, Neptune) and Chiron, with all planets direct until Pluto stations retrograde May 6; she also notes Uranus entering Gemini April 25 and the broader shift of outer planets into fire and air, plus the Chinese year of the Fire Horse. She explores the Aries–Libra “me vs. we” polarity through Human Design/I Ching gates: Moon in Libra Gate 48 (“the Well”) highlighting deep splenic, ancestral knowing (shadow inadequacy, gift resourcefulness, siddhi wisdom) and Sun in Aries Gate 21 (“Biting Through/Hunter”) emphasizing decisiveness, will, and leadership (shadow control, gift authority, siddhi valor). She discusses Lilith sextile the Moon and Jupiter in Cancer squaring both luminaries, offers a spleen-focused embodiment practice, and shares links to her Substack series, calendar, rituals, and readings.00:00 Welcome to Living the Spiral01:16 April Fire Forecast02:45 Seven Planets in Aries04:07 All Planets Direct04:54 Outer Planets Shift08:07 Personal Fire Story11:19 Libra Full Moon Polarity17:17 Gate 48 The Well22:03 Inadequacy to Resourcefulness30:42 Gate 21 Biting Through34:54 Gate 21 Shadow Control36:54 Authority and Valor38:22 Aries Biting Through40:18 Well Versus Ego45:43 Choosing Your Fuel47:30 Quantum Attention Collapse50:00 Lilith and Jupiter Aspects57:17 Fire Horse and Uranus Shift01:07:16 Embodiment Spleen Practice01:10:29 Wrap Up and Resources This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe

Hey friends,This episode has been a long time coming. It’s the one where I finally lay out the whole architecture… all the systems I work with on Living the Spiral, how they’re related, and most importantly, why I think they matter more than ever right now.If you’ve been in my world for a while and nodded along when I mention the Fuxi sequence or the 64 gates of Human Design without quite seeing how it all fits together, this episode is for you. And if you’re brand new here, welcome! This is a good place to begin.The through line is this: all of these systems are, at their root, technologies for locating yourself inside a living pattern. They remind us that we’re not separate from what’s moving around us, that the seasons are not happening to us. I found that when that relationship between my body and the season and ancestral time actually landed in my lived experiences rather than just my mind, something deep shifted. My sense of belonging came alive. And at the heart of it, that’s what this whole project is about.🎧 Listen to the episode in the player above, on Youtube, or anywhere you find podcasts 🎧 Episode Overview:The Oldest QuestionWe start at the beginning, with the impulse that every human culture across recorded history has shared - which is the need to locate themselves inside a larger story. Every culture across spacetime has created systems to address “Where am I in the cycle? What is my relationship with the land telling me? What do the shifting stars and planets say about the quality of this moment??This impulse long predates writing. What I find remarkable is that across wildly different cultures with no contact between them, people arrived at remarkably similar answers: the sky is a clock, the seasons carry teachings, patterns repeat, and inside the repetition there is meaning. That’s the deep root of every system we cover in this episode.The I Ching: The Origin StoryWe go into the history and mythology of the I’Ching, starting with Fuxi, the mythological sage-emperor who received the eight trigrams (the ba gua) by observing nature. He witnessed the marks on the back of a tortoise shell, reflecting the behavior of water, the shape of wood, and the way things grow and die and grow again. Fuxi saw that reality is made of two forces in relationship, yin and yang, and that stacked in threes they produce eight fundamental qualities of energy: thunder, water, mountain, earth, wind, fire, lake, and heaven.From there we get to King Wen, who (while imprisoned around 1000 BCE) took Fuxi’s eight trigrams and stacked them into pairs to create the 64 hexagrams - six lines, each broken or unbroken, 64 possible combinations. His son the Duke of Zhou wrote the commentaries for each of the individual lines, and Confucius added his own layers later. The I’Ching we have today is a palimpsest- thousands of years of wisdom in conversation with itself, all built on those same 64 patterns.I also talk about why I have some frustration with how Human Design sometimes presents itself as if it arrived from nowhere, when so much of it comes directly from these ancient systems that deserve their own reverence and credit.The Fuxi sequence and binary codeThis is the section I’ve been wanting to talk about for a long time, and it genuinely blew my mind when I first found it.The sequence that Human Design uses on the mandala -the Fuxi sequence, also called the Earlier Heaven sequence - is a mathematically precise ordering of the 64 hexagrams that was actually formalized not by Fuxi himself but by an 11th century Song dynasty philosopher named Shao Yong around 1060 CE. Shao Yong arranged the hexagrams starting from all broken lines and moving systematically toward all solid lines, with each hexagram differing from the next by the minimum possible change.The result is a perfect binary sequence. If you assign yin the value zero and yang the value one and read the lines from the bottom up, the Fuxi sequence counts in binary from 0 to 63 without missing a single step. Shao Yong drew this as a square diagram, with eight hexagrams across, and eight down, where the top line alternates yin and yang every hexagram, the next line every two, then every four, every eight, every sixteen, every thirty-two. This is exactly how binary counting works.Six centuries later, the German mathematician Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, who had been independently developing binary arithmetic since 1666, received a woodcut of this diagram from a Jesuit missionary named Joachim Bouvet who was living in Beijing at the Forbidden City. Within a week of seeing it, Leibniz sent his paper on binary arithmetic to the Paris Academy for publication, titling it with direct reference to the ancient Chinese figures of Fuxi. He wrote that the hexagrams corresponded perfectly to binary numbers and that the ancient Chinese were far more mathematically sophisticated than anyone in Europe had assumed.There’s a wrinkle worth knowing: the Chinese never actually interpreted the hexagrams mathematically. That structure was always latent in the form, but Leibniz was the first to read it that way. And he was working from Shao Yong’s later rearrangement, not Fuxi’s original work, something Bouvet also didn’t mention. But what Leibniz saw was real, and profound. The binary system he developed with it eventually became the foundation of Boolean logic, then electrical circuits, then the transistor, then the chip, then everything you’re using to hear or read this.📌 [Add image: Fuxi/Nüwa serpent image — Han dynasty silk painting] 📌 [Add image: Shao Yong’s Fuxi square diagram — the 8x8 binary grid]The Zodiac: The Origin StoryThe roots of Western astrology are Babylonian, going back to ancient Mesopotamia around 2000 BCE or earlier. The Babylonians were extraordinary astronomers who tracked planetary movements from clay tablets across generations and noticed that the sky was a clock, that the positions of the sun, moon, and planets marked the seasons, the floods, and the harvests. The 12-sign zodiac solidified around the 5th century BCE in Babylon when they divided the ecliptic into 12 equal sections named for nearby constellations, tracking the quality of light through the seasons.When Alexander the Great conquered Persia and Egypt in the 4th century BCE, Babylonian astrology collided with Egyptian astronomy and then with Greek philosophy. The Stoics and Platonists gave astrology its philosophical backbone, the idea that the cosmos is a living, intelligent whole and that the movement of celestial bodies reflects and participates in events on Earth. The hermetic tradition’s “as above, so below, as within so without” comes from this period.I also touch on the precession of the equinoxes here (the reason the tropical zodiac signs no longer align with their original constellations) and why that doesn’t undermine tropical astrology, which was always a season-based system rooted in our relationship with the Earth rather than the stars themselves.What moves me most is that these two traditions, the I’Ching in China and the zodiac in the ancient Near East, were developing at roughly the same time, with no contact. And they were doing similar things: reading the patterns of energy as it moves through time across the scope of a year, a lifetime, and beyond. People across the globe finding meaning in the turning, and locating themselves inside something larger.The European Wheel of the YearThe eight holy days of the wheel of the year (the solstices, equinoxes, and four cross-quarter days between them) are the third tradition I work with. The modern Pagan Wheel of the Year was codified in the 1950s by neo-pagans and neo-Wiccans, but it draws from much older Celtic and various European pagan traditions, some of which may predate even the I’Ching and the zodiac.These were the fire festivals and seasonal celebrations of agrarian communities in northern Europe. They were ceremonies about the return of the sun, about when to plant and when to harvest, when to go inward and when to put yourself out in the world. They are fundamentally human ceremonies rooted in the body and the land.The beautiful thing is that the Wheel of the Year and the zodiac confirm each other perfectly. The four cross-quarter days all fall in the fixed signs: Samhain in Scorpio, Imbolc in Aquarius, Beltane in Taurus, Lughnasadh in Leo. The solstices and equinoxes happen at the cusps between the mutable and cardinal signs. The zodiac is already a wheel of the year, based on these astronomical observations. These traditions aren’t competing by any means, they’re translating the same pattern into different languages.How Human Design and the Gene Keys plug inIn the late 1980s a man named Ra Uru Hu received what he described as a mystical transmission and developed Human Design, a synthesis that took the 64 hexagrams of the I Ching and mapped them directly onto the zodiac wheel, as well as onto the chakra centers of the body. The mandala arranges all 64 gates in the Fuxi sequence around the full 360 degrees of the Zodiac.The Sun transits all 64 gates through the course of a year, spending about five to six days in each one. Your Human Design birth chart is a snapshot of where the Sun, Moon, and every planet were in those gates at the moment you were born, plus a second chart from 88 days before your birth (the end of the second trimester, when all organs are formed). Those two snapshots of the planets superimposed onto eachother create your bodygraph, with defined centers showing where you have consistent reliable energy and open centers showing where you’re most responsive to the environment.The Gene Keys, developed by Richard Rudd who was a student of Ra’s, takes the same 64 hexagrams into a more contemplative and poetic territory. Where Human Design describes the mechanical structure, the Gene Keys asks you to move through each gate at three levels: the Shadow (the contracted, fear-based expression), the Gift (what emerges when you wo

Join me on March 21 from 10am-noon mst for Sprouting Into Action: A Spring Equinox Ritual. Register here!----In this episode, Living the Spiral host Alison Dale focuses on a rare convergence of the Pisces New Moon (March 18/19 at 28° Pisces, later stated as 20° Pisces) immediately before Mercury stations direct and the Spring/Aries Equinox astrological new year, all within about 36 hours. She frames the moment as an endings-and-beginnings threshold and explains the human design and Gene Keys correspondences: the New Moon in Gate 36 (Gate of Crisis; turbulence to humanity to compassion; “darkening of the light”) moving into Gate 25 (innocence/universal love), with Venus in Gate 51 (shock) activating the channel of initiation/awakening. She describes Pisces as boundaryless ocean energy, emphasizes compassion and passion/suffering themes, and notes supportive sextiles to Uranus and Juno. She announces a March 21 “Sprouting Into Action” Spring Equinox ritual and outlines upcoming Wheel of the Year offerings, plus readings and breathwork services.00:00 Welcome to Living the Spiral01:16 Pisces New Moon Preview03:04 Post Eclipse Reflections04:18 Seasonal Breathwork Rituals06:47 Sprouting Into Action Event08:06 Pisces to Aries Threshold13:38 Offerings and How to Connect14:49 Gate 36 Crisis and Birth Canal16:47 Mythic Seas and Darkening Light21:33 Ages of Aries and Pisces Shift24:25 Planting Seeds in Turbulence26:41 Riding Big Waves27:51 Dark Night Surrender28:49 New Moon Shift30:30 Compassion Gene Key31:28 Christ Symbolism35:27 Passion Etymology38:16 Initiation Channel42:29 Rites of Passage43:46 Uranus Juno Sextiles46:43 Mercury Direct Gate 3749:37 Equinox Gate 2551:50 Rebirth Invitations53:43 Closing Blessings This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe

Keywords:lunar eclipse, Virgo, astrology, human design, imagination, confusion, self-reliance, spirituality, community, transformation____In this episode, Alison Dale discusses the upcoming total lunar eclipse in Virgo, its significance, and the themes of confusion and imagination associated with it. She explores the role of eclipses in our lives, emphasizing the importance of grounding ourselves in the earthly experience while navigating the complexities of the Piscean energy. The conversation delves into the significance of Gate 64 in human design, the need for self-reliance, and the balance between freedom and responsibility in community dynamics. Ultimately, Alison encourages listeners to embrace uncertainty and trust the process of life as we transition into a new era.TakeawaysThe lunar eclipse in Virgo is a significant event.Eclipses serve as reminders of our earthly nature.Imagination plays a crucial role during eclipses.Self-reliance is essential in navigating life's challenges.The energy of confusion can lead to illumination.Community and family dynamics are shifting during this time.Trusting the process of life is vital for growth.Embracing uncertainty can lead to new beginnings.The North Node highlights the importance of family and community.Living in confusion can be a transformative experience.Want to go deeper?Subscribe to Living the Spiral for weekly transmissions, new and full moon podcasts, seasonal teachings, and the longer arc: www.livingthespiral.comMore offerings, courses, and studio work live at Hearth & Spiral:View my current offeringsDaily notes and visuals on Instagram: @hearthandspiral This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe

Celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse: Astrology, Human Design, and Lunar New Year InsightsDive into an exploration of the powerful cosmic and cultural shifts happening with the Lunar New Year, the solar eclipse in Gate 30, and the Saturn-Neptune conjunction in Aries. This episode blends astrology, human design, and personal reflections to help you navigate these energetic orchestrations with awareness and grace.Key Topics:The significance and symbolism of the Fire Horse year in Chinese astrologyThe influence of the lunar eclipse and solar eclipse layered into the new yearHow the Saturn-Neptune conjunction in Aries in Gate 25 highlights themes of innocence, universal love, and personal awakeningThe energetic qualities of fire over fire in Gate 30 and the metaphor of desire and transformationPractical insights on grounding, pacing, and working with the year's catalytic energyHonoring the transition from the wood snake to the fire horse with reverence and patienceEmbracing emotional awareness as a means of spiritual and collective evolutionTimestamps:00:00 - Welcome and overview of cosmic coincidences this week02:18 - The symbolism of the Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse05:00 - The significance of the solar eclipse in Gate 30 during the New Year07:50 - Energetics of the Gate of Feelings and the Gate of Innocence in the Saturn-Neptune conjunction11:11 - How eclipses serve as moments of revelation and reorientation16:22 - Navigating the transition from the wood snake to the fire horse with patience19:22 - The fire horse archetype: bravery, movement, and the element of fire25:54 - Respecting the ending of the wood snake year and honoring its lessons28:12 - Grounding practices for turbulent cosmic energies33:30 - The energy of Gate 30: desire, fire, and transformation39:10 - The shadow and gift of desire in Gene Keys and how to relate consciously44:18 - Embracing emotional flow and feelings as a vital part of this year's evolution54:22 - Practical tools for working with intense emotions and desires56:13 - The upcoming Saturn-Neptune conjunction: insights and reflections65:57 - Final thoughts on universal love, innocence, and living in harmony with cosmic flowsResources & Links:Hearth and Spiral - Readings & OfferingsLiving the Spiral SubstackGene Keys by Richard RuddHuman Design Official WebsiteAstrology & Lunar New Year ResourcesConnect with Alison:InstagramWebsiteEmbrace the cosmic dance of this potent year with awareness, patience, and devotion to your authentic path. Happy Lunar New Year, and may the fires of passion illuminate your journey! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe

Sign up for next Wednesday's Aquarius Season Breathwork Journey here! In this episode of Living the Spiral, Alison Dale discusses the upcoming full moon in Leo and the significance of Imbolc, a Celtic pagan holiday between the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox that symbolizes renewal and preparation for growth. She explores the transformative energies of Pluto in Aquarius, the challenges of navigating chaos and information overload in today's digital age, and the importance of mindfulness and retreat during the full moon. Alison emphasizes the need for personal reflection and nurturing one's inner self while also addressing collective needs and societal pressures. The episode concludes with insights on rituals and practices for growth during Imbolc and the significance of connecting with the goddess Brigid. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe

Welcome to Living the Spiral! On this new moon episode, your host Alison Dale explores the fascinating transition from Capricorn to Aquarius, delving into themes of limitation, innovation, and the mysteries of the universe. We discuss the symbolism of the sea-goat, representing ambition and mystery, and how it connects us to universal wisdom. As we move into Aquarius, we embrace the innovation that allows us to transcend natural laws.We also touch on the significance of the new moon, which marks a time of culmination and fresh starts, blending endings and beginnings. This episode highlights the importance of boundaries as essential containers for nurturing potential, much like the heart and womb. Additionally, we address critical global issues such as water rights and the need for sustainable practices.Join us as we navigate these cosmic shifts and explore how personal limitations can nurture growth and lead to new opportunities.🌿 Stay in Touch:If this episode resonated, there are a few simple ways to keep walking the spiral together with me:• Instagram: reflections, seasonal rhythms, and behind-the-scenes@hearthandspiral• Youtube: podcasts on Youtube, audio for now, video coming laterYoutube• Readings & Courses: astrology, human design, astrocartography, and astro-breathworkhearthandspiral.com• Podcast & Blog: longer-form teachings, stories, and cyclical insightslivingthespiral.comThanks for being here and tending your inner hearth! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe

In this two-hour year-ahead episode, Alison Dale maps the major astrological and Human Design currents shaping 2026, a threshold year that shifts us out of the long Pisces-era haze and into a more fire-and-air driven chapter of sovereignty, movement, and creative direction. We begin with the Year of the Fire Horse, kicked off by a Lunar New Year solar eclipse in Aquarius, then track the headline ingresses: Saturn and Neptune entering Aries, Uranus into Gemini, and Jupiter into Leo, with Pluto continuing its long-term work in Aquarius.Along the way, Alison weaves in the Human Design gates these outer-planet shifts activate, including Pluto in Gate 41, Saturn and Neptune moving through Gate 25, and Uranus energizing Gate 20, offering grounded ways to work with the themes in real time. You’ll also hear about the supportive harmonic geometry of 2026, including a rare “Basket of Barbeau” alignment, plus a clear walkthrough of the year’s eclipse seasons and what they tend to stir emotionally, relationally, and collectively. The episode closes with a practical look at retrogrades, including water-sign Mercury retrogrades and a Venus retrograde in October and November that reopens the love, money, and values storyline for a needed recalibration.Listen straight through for the full download, or in chunks. Either way, this is your compass for the year ahead, with timing cues, thematic anchors, and invitations to meet 2026 with discernment, heart, and momentum. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe

In this episode of Living the Spiral, Alison Dale reflects on the transition into the new year, emphasizing the significance of the full moon in Cancer and its astrological implications. She discusses the themes of nurturing, ambition, and emotional truths, while exploring the dynamics between the Cancer and Capricorn signs. The conversation delves into the importance of self-care, the energy of the full wolf moon, and the Kazimi moments of Venus and Mars, encouraging listeners to align their values and actions for personal growth in the new year.00:00New Year Reflections and Full Moon Insights05:59Nurturing and Self-Care During the Full Moon11:53Understanding the Gate of Provocation16:57Kazimi Moments: Resetting Intentions21:56Navigating Emotional Truths and Practical Commitments27:38Aligning Inner Values with Outer Actions33:41Embracing the New Year with Clarity and IntentionTakeaways:The full moon in Cancer signifies a time for reflection and nurturing.Transitioning from a nine year to a one year brings fresh energy.The full wolf moon invites us to listen to our instincts.Survival during winter relies on attunement rather than speed.Self-care practices are essential during this full moon.Cancer and Capricorn represent different forms of care and parenting.Ambition is highlighted at the start of the year.Kazimi moments are significant for intention setting and clarity.Emotional truths must be balanced with practical commitments.Aligning values and actions is crucial for personal growth.P.S. Follow me on Instagram @hearthandspiral, or visit my new website to view my offerings at hearthandspiral.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe

In this episode of Living the Spiral, Alison Dale introduces the evolution of her podcast from Cycles of Time to Living the Spiral, emphasizing a return to embodied experiences and community connection. She discusses the significance of the new moon in Sagittarius, the importance of planting seeds of intention, and the transformative power of self-love. The episode also explores the ecological aspects of Sagittarius season, the role of the solstice, and the intersection of personal and collective growth as we navigate the upcoming changes in the astrological landscape.TakeawaysSagittarius season encourages seeking new horizons and perspectives.The new moon is a powerful time for setting intentions.Self-love is crucial for personal fulfillment and growth.The solstice marks a significant turning point in the year.Understanding the ecology of seasons can deepen our connection to nature.Gate 10 in human design emphasizes self-awareness and behavior.The Galactic Center's influence invites us to explore vast possibilities.Navigating the balance between self-love and universal love is essential.This podcast was recorded & produced by Alison Dale of Hearth & Spiral. Find me on Instagram @hearthandspiral. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe

Scorpio season is the time in the Wheel of the Year when the veil thins and the world breathes in shadow. It’s the season of Samhain, Halloween, and Día de los Muertos, when the living and the ancestral intertwine, and when endings and beginnings blur into one pulse. In this episode of Cycles of Time, I sit with Sarah Belpedio - a yin warrior, teahouse tender, and regenerative business consultant who weaves Human Design through a Daoist lens - to explore what it truly means to live through the transmutation from scorpion>eagle>phoenix and having a Scorpio stellium.Scorpio’s archetype has been distorted by clichés of secrecy, seduction, and control, yet beneath those projections lies a deep initiatory current. To understand Scorpio is to understand the alchemy of death and rebirth, the composting of what has been into fertile ground for what wants to emerge. It’s the eagle’s laser-focused vision in flight, the phoenix rising from the ashes, and the courage to scorpion-crawl into the underworld and discover that the treasure was hidden in the depths of the soil all along.The Body of ScorpioIn astrology, Scorpio is ruled by Mars and Pluto, the forces of will and metamorphosis. Mars brings the sword-like capacity to act and to cut away what is no longer vital. Pluto brings the descent into the compost heap of death, surrender, along with the regeneration that follows. Together, both planets initiate the processes that strip away illusion and restore a deeper truth.In Human Design, these forces appear in specific gates that track through Scorpio’s evolutionary journey. Gate 50, The Cauldron, speaks to moral fire and ancestral values, the principles that nourish community and family life. Gate 28, The Game Player, asks us to face the fear of meaninglessness and find purpose and live life in it’s totality, including both the struggle and the joy. Halloween-time’s Gate 44, Alertness or “Coming to Meet”, awakens ancestral memory and pattern recognition, teaching us how to discern which bonds and stories are worth carrying forward. Gate 1, The Creative, is the pure spark of self-expression that arises once we’ve faced the void, reminding us that originality is born from inner truth. Gate 43, Breakthrough, brings the sudden clarity that pierces through confusion, illuminating insight that must be trusted even before it’s understood. Finally, the last gate of Scorpio Season, Gate 14: Possession in Great Measure, reminds us of the bounteous riches of Hades’ underworld that can flow naturally when we confront our shadows so that our creative energy aligns with our deeper purpose.The Inner SeasonScorpio season invites us inward, to compost the excess and meet what we’d rather not face. Transformation doesn’t happen through avoidance; it happens through intimacy with our own shadows, with others, and with the cycles of time themselves.As Sarah and I discuss, this is where Human Design offers a map, an embodied language for understanding how we process energy and emotion. Each person’s individual chart tells the story of how transformation moves through us. This includes what we cling to, what we release, and how we find resilience as we find the wisdom to know the difference. The Festivals of the DeadSamhain and Día de los Muertos remind us that death is not final, it is a phase of the cycle of life and time, a passage. These festivals around this time of year are acts of remembrance and continuity, honoring ancestors and celebrating the invisible threads that bind us through time. When we engage these rituals consciously, we align with the natural rhythm of decay and regeneration that governs all life.Fall is also the season of the Metal element in the five-element Wuxing cycle, which is a time of refinement, pruning, and distillation. What remains after the shedding is what matters as we enter the dark season of winter, so balancing this season with reverence and discernment is the way to go.The Work of RelationshipScorpio rules intimacy and shared energy. In its higher expression, as Sarah so beautifully describes, it teaches synarchy: the wisdom of collective leadership rooted in sovereignty and mutual respect, rather than hierarchy. This shift from control to cooperation is at the heart of regenerative living and the paradigm shifts that lie ahead. Karmic relationships serve as mirrors, showing us what still seeks integration, what wounds still guard the gate to freedom. When we surrender our need to dominate or be dominated, we make space for true interdependence. This is the dojo of Scorpio: to meet the other without losing oneself.Scorpio teaches that immortality is the recognition that something within us cannot die, even when the leaves fall and turn into the soil. Scorpio reminds us of the essence that continues through every ending, every season, and every breath.And that is the medicine of this season: to trust the descent, to let what wants to fall away fall, and to pay attention to the spark of creation that remains.Thanks for listening to this episode of Cycles of Time with Alison Dale and Sarah Belpedio! Follow Sarah Belpedio on Instagram and learn about her offerings at @sarah.belpedioJoin Alison for a Scorpio Season breathwork journey on Zoom Wednesday, November 5 at 5pm MST! Sign up here Want to deepen your understanding of the 64 gates of Human Design? My new deck is available for preorder:Mandala 64: A Human Design Learning & Oracle DeckJoin the Embody the Revolution MembershipCycles of Time is a labor of love! 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In this episode of Cycles of Time, Alison Dale explores the themes of Libra season 2025, focusing on the concepts of balance, surrender, and transformation. She reflects on the recent eclipse season, the evolution of her podcast, and the significance of Libra in various cultural and astrological contexts. The conversation delves into the connections between Libra and the body, the life cycle, and the cycles of nature, emphasizing the importance of discernment and relationality during this pivotal time of year.Takeaways:Surrender is not apathy; it's an active engagement with change.Eclipse season can bring unexpected connections and insights.The evolution of projects can lead to new opportunities.Libra season marks a transition into the darker half of the year.Balance is a dynamic process, not a static state.Libra is associated with the kidneys and adrenal glands in the body.Midlife is a time for relationality and shared responsibilities.Mabon celebrates the balance of light and dark during the equinox.The five elements cycle teaches us about discernment and letting go.Human design gates in Libra season emphasize embodiment and relational values.Stay in Touch:Website: Book astrology and human design readings with me at astrosomatics.com⁠⁠⁠IG: @cyclesoftimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠@astro.somatics⁠⁠⁠ ,Substack: Subscribe at ⁠cyclesoftime.substack.com⁠. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe

In this engaging conversation, Alison Dale and Kodie Smiley explore the intersections of Human Design and astrology, particularly focusing on the 64th gate, which represents the journey from confusion to illumination. They discuss the importance of embodiment practices, the transformative power of eclipses, and the discernment associated with the Virgo archetype. The dialogue emphasizes the interconnectedness of all experiences and the active role individuals play in shaping their reality through perceptual participation. Through their shared insights, they reflect on the cyclical nature of life and the essence of archetypes in understanding personal and collective experiences. In this conversation, Alison Dale explores the intricacies of Human Design, particularly focusing on the Reflector type and the evolution of Human Design types. She shares her personal journey with Human Design, discussing the significance of Chiron and midlife transits in personal growth. The discussion delves into the challenges of labeling within the Human Design framework and the importance of understanding circuitry. Alison emphasizes the need for a deeper connection to one's ecosystem and the inherent wisdom within, culminating in insights about Gate 47 and the process of realization.-------Stay in touch!Website: Book readings with me at astrosomatics.com⁠⁠⁠IG: @cyclesoftimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠@astro.somatics⁠⁠⁠ ,Substack: Subscribe at ⁠cyclesoftime.substack.com⁠ to get the pod in your inbox every Monday. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.livingthespiral.com/subscribe