Energetic Principles Podcast

To remember who we are, sometimes we have to fall apart first! In this Saturn/Neptune series installment, Aerin Fogel joins host Melissa LaFara to discuss the process of dismembering and remembering through the lens of the Greek myths of Helle and Medea. If you are a lover of stories—and appreciate a Disney princess overlay—this is the episode for you! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eht8Cb4lx3I Visit Aerin Fogel: https://aerinfogel.com/ IG @queenofswordsband Visit Mel LaFara: https://www.energeticprinciples.com/ IG @energeticprinciples Tarot of Her - 2nd Edition Kickstarter is Live - Oct 24th thru Nov 21st! https://www.tarotofher.com/ IG @tarotofher To sign up for my “The Heavenly Wind” monthly newsletters: http://eepurl.com/dytZHf

Is the Saturn / Neptune cycle linked to environmental protection policy? In this episode, Mel sits down to talk with Zacc Powell about the presence of Saturn and Neptune in hard sign-based angles for major environmental policy in the US. We dole over the research of the past while looking ahead at the impending cycle—musing on what we may possibly see on the road ahead, especially given the red flags Mother Nature has been sending. If you’re into the well-being of the planet and its creatures, you’ll appreciate this episode! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XIu8I5i2KwM Zacchary Powell https://www.instagram.com/zaccpowell/ Visit Mel LaFara: https://www.energeticprinciples.com/ IG @energeticprinciples Tarot of Her - 2nd Edition Launching Oct 24th! https://www.tarotofher.com/ IG @tarotofher To sign up for my “The Heavenly Wind” monthly newsletters: http://eepurl.com/dytZHf

What happens when we use our dreams, fantasies, and imagination as tools for liberation? In this episode, Michael J. Morris joins Mel on the podcast to look at the positive potentials of what the Saturn/Neptune conjunction and its cycle can bring to the surface. Through the inspiration of quotes from Adrienna Maree Brown, Judith Butler, and Toni Morrison, we examine our power as individuals to dream a new world into being. Get ready to break the glass ceiling and put your imagination to good use! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LKS9DJ38-pU 00:00 Intro 03:50 Remembering Transits Are Cycles 17:44 Saturn & Neptune Archtypal Energies 24:54 Imagination w/ Adrienne Maree Brown 45:33 Fantasy w/ Judith Butler 57:35 Dreams w/ Toni Morrison 1:07:54 Practical Takeaways 1:17:12 Wrap-Up Michael J. Morris https://www.michaeljmorris.co/ IG @cowitchcraftofferings Visit Mel LaFara: https://www.energeticprinciples.com/ IG @energeticprinciples Tarot of Her - 2nd Edition Kickstarting in Late October!! https://www.tarotofher.com/ IG @tarotofher To sign up for my “The Heavenly Wind” monthly newsletters: http://eepurl.com/dytZHf

How does Saturn play a role in pop culture? In this second episode of our Fall 2025 series on the impending Saturn/Neptune conjunction, Tasha Beg joins me to explore how Saturn in Aries has shown up in entertainment in the 20th century and how those themes are echoing forward into the upcoming transit that this Summer gave us a taste of. I found these correlations fascinating, and I hope you do too! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UutQtaKfX70 00:00 Intro 03:05 Pop Culture Influence 08:42 Saturn in Aries Track Record 13:27 Film, Music, Design & AI 20:41 Superman & Hero Archetype 27:33 Pop Culture Responsibility & Impact 38:55 Teenagers & Youth Culture 42:55 South Park Saturn Return 54:05 Jimmy Kimmel, Free Speech, & Viral Clips 57:46 SA/Ne Conj Predictions 1:04:28 Wrap-Up Tasha Beg https://www.agentofpluto.com/ IG @thepopastrologist Visit Mel LaFara: https://www.energeticprinciples.com/ IG @energeticprinciples Tarot of Her - 2nd Edition Kickstarting in Late October!! https://www.tarotofher.com/ IG @tarotofher To sign up for my “The Heavenly Wind” monthly newsletters: http://eepurl.com/dytZHf

Fall 2025 has a water ride in store as we navigate the final wave of Saturn and Neptune in Pisces. In this first episode of an 8-part series on the impending Saturn/Neptune conjunction in February 2026, Brian Allemana joins host Melissa LaFara to discuss the final Piscean retrogrades that form a grand water trine in the skies from late October to November 2025. Tune in to learn what to expect in our personal and collective spheres and how to work with the energy to make the most of this unique time period. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7A6Ny-CSeCs Visit Brian Allemana: https://soulriseastrology.com/ Visit Mel LaFara: https://www.energeticprinciples.com/ IG @energeticprinciples Tarot of Her - 2nd Edition Kickstarting in Late October!! https://www.tarotofher.com/ IG @tarotofher To sign up for my “The Heavenly Wind” monthly newsletters: http://eepurl.com/dytZHf

The Aries Full Moon is coming in hot! Ruled by Mars in its Scorpio domicile, there’s a kick to this lunation that will get our motor’s revving and action in full gear. In this solo episode, I cover the general vibes of this full moon, its cast of characters, and how these energies will relate to all 12 signs through astrology and tarot.

If you want to skip ahead to your sign, here are the time stamps! Feel free to listen to your sun sign and your rising sign and see what resonates with you. Aries Full Moon Energies: 00:00 Aries 15:48 Taurus 18:29 Gemini 22:03 Cancer 24:29 Leo 28:04 Virgo 31:52 Libra 35:36 Scorpio 39:10 Sagittarius 43:40 Capricorn 46:46 Aquarius 50:44 Pisces 53:46 Summary 57:44 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tQM3b1XEcwE Book a personal consultation here: https://www.energeticprinciples.com/ IG @energeticprinciples Tarot of Her - 2nd Edition Kickstarting in Late October!! https://www.tarotofher.com/ IG @tarotofher To sign up for my “The Heavenly Wind” monthly newsletters: http://eepurl.com/dytZHf Fill out the Lunar Voices research form here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0R-zjR8V1Dy_RNfJlPAPLTxsZVWV04qg8sMIIyQgMIXwA8g/viewform

The Virgo solar eclipse is headed our way! With the impending Saturn/Neptune conjunction baked into this chapter turn, you know these coming months will be pivotal transitional energies in both our earthly realities and our emotional, spiritual states. I titled this episode “Working For It” because Saturn will ask us to show up for our manifestations, but also teach us how to say no to what isn’t working. 

Here are the timestamps if you want to skip ahead to your sign! Feel free to listen to your sun and your rising and see what resonates for you. Virgo Eclipes Energies: 00:00 Aries 17:05 Taurus 20:52 Gemini 24:18 Cancer 28:03 Leo 32:58 Virgo 36:29 Libra 40:49 Scorpio 44:46 Sagittarius 49:24 Capricorn 53:42 Aquarius 57:54 Pisces 1:01:27 Wrap-Up 1:05:02 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7MRA_5qe2Ho Fill out the Lunar Voices research form here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0R-zjR8V1Dy_RNfJlPAPLTxsZVWV04qg8sMIIyQgMIXwA8g/viewform Book a personal consultation here: https://www.energeticprinciples.com/ IG @energeticprinciples Tarot of Her: https://www.tarotofher.com/ IG @tarotofher To sign up for my “The Heavenly Wind” monthly newsletters: http://eepurl.com/dytZHf

Hello friends! What a week… This episode highlights this weekend’s total lunar eclipse in Pisces and what I believe will be relevant for all 12 signs to hear! I’ve had beacoup de tech problems getting this to you on time, so mind the audio crackle or other inconsistencies that come up! What matters most is detachment (and my own lesson of “letting go”) and getting this transmission out in the world. 

Here are the timestamps if you want to skip ahead to your sign! Feel free to listen to your sun and your rising and see what resonates for you. Eclipse Energies: 00:00 Aries 11:46 Taurus 15:12 Gemini 17:44 Cancer 21:20 Leo 24:46 Virgo 28:40 Libra 32:20 Scorpio 35:13 Sagittarius 38:55 Capricorn 42:50 Aquarius 45:56 Pisces 49:40 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Uy-YHfNQgOg Fill out the Lunar Voices research form here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0R-zjR8V1Dy_RNfJlPAPLTxsZVWV04qg8sMIIyQgMIXwA8g/viewform Book a personal consultation here: https://www.energeticprinciples.com/ IG @energeticprinciples Tarot of Her: https://www.tarotofher.com/ IG @tarotofher To sign up for my “The Heavenly Wind” monthly newsletters: http://eepurl.com/dytZHf

I’m back! Just in time for the Full Moon in Aquarius… It’s been nearly 9 months since I’ve shared a forecast, so I hope you find my thoughts useful! I talk about the full moon configuration, Mars lighting up the SA/NE conjunction, the sweet spot of Venus and Jupiter, and more. Plus, I have a special announcement about the astrology event of the summer that you are not going to want to miss!!! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OucIrdLNBL4 SIGN UP FOR THE (R)EVOLUTION RISING SUMMIT HERE!! https://www.radiantastrology.com/a/2148123481/VGTXWER8 Book a personal consultation here: https://www.energeticprinciples.com/ IG @energeticprinciples Tarot of Her: https://www.tarotofher.com/ IG @tarotofher To sign up for my “The Heavenly Wind” monthly newsletters: http://eepurl.com/dytZHf

Where's your head at? In this video, Mel overviews the endless possibilities that the Dec 15th, 2024 Gemini Full Moon with Mercury stationing direct holds and how this point of awareness will potentially affect all 12 signs of the Zodiac! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TCDQSuQ7f-o Want to go deeper into how the astrology overlays in your chart? Book a consultation here! https://www.energeticprinciples.com/ IG @energeticprinciples Tarot of Her: https://www.tarotofher.com/ IG @tarotofher To sign up for my “The Heavenly Wind” monthly newsletters: http://eepurl.com/dytZHf 0:00 Gemini FM Overview 10:17 Aries & Aries Rising 12:56 Taurus & Taurus Rising 16:23 Gemini & Gemini Rising 18:36 Cancer & Cancer Rising 22:25 Leo & Leo Rising 25:19 Virgo & Virgo Rising 28:48 Libra & Libra Rising 33:00 Scorpio & Scorpio Rising 36:43 Sagittarius & Sag Rising 40:13 Capricorn & Cap Rising 43:29 Aquarius & Aquarius Rising 46:32 Pisces & Pisces Rising 50:01 Final FM Thoughts

We dance between a liminal new world in the second half of 2025! In this episode, Melissa LaFara and Gray Crawford convene for their 6th annual “year ahead” astrology predictions. In part two, we discuss the second 6 months of the year - Cancer to Capricorn solstices - which covers Uranus in Gemini, Jupiter in Cancer, Saturn / Neptune moving between Aries and Pisces, and the first complete set of Pisces/Virgo eclipses! Get a blanket and some popcorn because this is another long one, folks… this year’s story has so much to tell! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kpbYGQzYx2U Want to go deeper into how the astrology overlays in your chart? Book a consultation here! https://www.energeticprinciples.com/ IG @energeticprinciples Tarot of Her: https://www.tarotofher.com/ IG @tarotofher To sign up for my “The Heavenly Wind” monthly newsletters: http://eepurl.com/dytZHf Visit Gray Crawford: https://graycrawford.net/ YT  @graycrawfordastrology

Ready to recalibrate your mission? In this episode, astrologers Melissa LaFara and Yolanda McAdam join forces to break down the upcoming Mars retrograde cycle in Leo and Cancer that closes out 2024 and ushers us into the immense changes that 2025 will bring. Before we can ride off into the sunset of our shifting realities, we must reconfigure our actions and ambitions. This is the rarest of all retrogrades, so tune in to learn how to work with energy and take advantage of the significant transits to come! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/X1Qbl1_fNPE Want to go deeper into how the astrology overlays in your chart? Book a consultation here! https://www.energeticprinciples.com/ IG @energeticprinciples Tarot of Her: https://www.tarotofher.com/ IG @tarotofher To sign up for my “The Heavenly Wind” monthly newsletters: http://eepurl.com/dytZHf Visit Yolanda: https://www.yolanda-mcadam.com/ https://yolandabella.substack.com/ IG @yolandaastrology

MERCURY RX & SAGITTARIUS NEW MOON - Shifting The Big Picture Ready to shift your big picture? In this episode, astrologer Melissa LaFara breaks down the Mercury retrograde and New Moon cycles that light up the Sagittarius part of our charts from Nov 26th - Dec 15th, 2024. It's time to expand into our visions, but first, we must clear and reconcile with beliefs that may not serve our future selves. Passion and enthusiasm are rising, so you can expect life to heat up during this celebratory holiday lead-up! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UBqA4KHcyBw Want to go deeper into how the astrology overlays in your chart? Book a consultation here! https://www.energeticprinciples.com/ IG @energeticprinciples Tarot of Her: https://www.tarotofher.com/ IG @tarotofher To sign up for my “The Heavenly Wind” monthly newsletters: http://eepurl.com/dytZHf

2025 sets the stage for monumental shifts! In this episode, Melissa LaFara and Gray Crawford convene for their 6th annual “year ahead” astrology predictions. There was so much to cover that this will be a two-part offering. In part one, we discuss the first 6 months of the year - solstice to solstice - which covers Mars and Venus RX, the Pisces/Virgo nodal shift, the ingresses of Saturn and Neptune in Aries, and their impending 2026 conjunction, the Aries ingress, and more! Buckle up because this is a long one, folks… this year’s story has so much to tell! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rAhgmL48b_s Want to go deeper into how the astrology overlays in your chart? Book a consultation here! https://www.energeticprinciples.com/ IG @energeticprinciples Tarot of Her: https://www.tarotofher.com/ IG @tarotofher To sign up for my “The Heavenly Wind” monthly newsletters: http://eepurl.com/dytZHf Visit Gray Crawford: https://graycrawford.net/ YT @graycrawfordastrology IG @gray_crawford_astrology

Feel the earth quaking beneath your feet? In this episode, Mel breaks down the catalytic energies of the destabilizing Taurus full moon and how its illuminating signature will play out in the remaining two-week waning cycle of the transformative Scorpio new moon lunation period. Prosperity is possible when we focus on finding our footing within a world of chaos. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/r2P_igL7aRI Want to go deeper into how the astrology overlays in your chart? Book a consultation here! https://www.energeticprinciples.com/ IG @energeticprinciples Tarot of Her: https://www.tarotofher.com/ IG @tarotofher To sign up for my “The Heavenly Wind” monthly newsletters: http://eepurl.com/dytZHf

This is it, folks! Can you feel the winds of change blowing through every neck of the woods? In this episode, I'm delighted to welcome Nicholas Polimenakos and Elodie St-Onge-Aubut back to the podcast to pick up where we left off with our previous Pluto in Aquarius speculations. Now that we've had time with this transit, we decided to share a recap of our observations, along with more insight into how we see this two-decade transit playing out and how we, as individuals, can empower ourselves along the way. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/l0I0GAlURHc Want to go deeper into how the astrology overlays in your chart? Book a consultation here! https://www.energeticprinciples.com/ IG @energeticprinciples Tarot of Her: https://www.tarotofher.com/ IG @tarotofher To sign up for my “The Heavenly Wind” monthly newsletters: http://eepurl.com/dytZHf ------------------------------------------------------------------ Visit Nicholas: Website: https://www.sparklesofgold.com/ IG @sparklesofgold Visit Elodie: Website: https://9thhouseastrology.wordpress.com/ IG @9th_house_astrology

Feel your phoenix about to rise? In this video, Mel breaks down the potent rebirth signature seeding in the Scorpio New Moon on November 1st, 2024. All the planets are chiming in as a powerful Mars/Pluto kite challenges us to transform! Let the inner journey begin... Ps. I left Venus out of the Jupiter/Chiron configuration! So apply all that learning and healing info to Venus in Sag’s need for expansion and freedom in relationships. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kg-pqmfjQn4 Want to go deeper into how the astrology overlays in your chart? Book a consultation here! https://www.energeticprinciples.com/ IG @energeticprinciples Tarot of Her: https://www.tarotofher.com/ IG @tarotofher To sign up for my “The Heavenly Wind” monthly newsletters: http://eepurl.com/dytZHf 0:00 New Moon Details 2:50 Sun / Moon / Saturn 5:31 Grand Water Trine 10:33 Pluto’s Kite 13:40 Mars / Pluto / Juno 16:04 Jupiter / Chiron (and Venus!) 17:29 Tarot Messages 24:05 Oracle Prompts To Work With 27:48 Empowerment Conclusion

Feel a transformation brewing? In this episode, Mel breaks down the astrology for the week of Oct 28th, where we have a life-changing New Moon in Scorpio, with every planet in the zodiac making a personal planet aspect along the way! There's no going back now, so embody your inner phoenix and let the rebirth begin! Ps. Sorry, I forgot to pull the animal for the week! I'll do one and put it in my stories. 😉 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LlML-lqriJc Want to go deeper into how the astrology overlays in your chart? Book a consultation here! https://www.energeticprinciples.com/ IG @energeticprinciples Tarot of Her: https://www.tarotofher.com/ IG @tarotofher To sign up for my “The Heavenly Wind” monthly newsletters: http://eepurl.com/dytZHf

Ready to become empowered? In this episode, Mel breaks down the astrology for the week of Oct 21st, where the solar square to Pluto and the start of Scorpio season will draw our personal power to the forefront. Get your shovel because it's time to dig deep and compost the past! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ve_GSU-puBA Want to go deeper into how the astrology overlays in your chart? Book a consultation here! https://www.energeticprinciples.com/ IG @energeticprinciples Tarot of Her: https://www.tarotofher.com/ IG @tarotofher To sign up for my “The Heavenly Wind” monthly newsletters: http://eepurl.com/dytZHf

Got full moon fever? In this episode, Mel breaks down the astrology for the week of Oct 14th, where we have a Full Moon in Aries lighting up the skies while Venus makes her own moves. Interpersonal dynamics are on the docket, so prepare to relate! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pAEtS1wa_tQ Want to go deeper into how the astrology overlays in your chart? Book a consultation here! https://www.energeticprinciples.com/ IG @energeticprinciples Tarot of Her: https://www.tarotofher.com/ IG @tarotofher To sign up for my “The Heavenly Wind” monthly newsletters: http://eepurl.com/dytZHf