Exploring Esoterica

In this episode, I deviate a bit from my normal format to talk candidly about the struggles I’ve been having, how that relates to the current astrological transit Uranus in Gemini, and how to cope with an unexpected change happens in life, especially a financial loss. Timestamps:[00:00] Intro[01:01] Uranus in Gemini[03:22] My Experience and Philosophy[05:27] Lean Into Community[07:05] Capitalism is not your identityKey Takeaways: Uranus is the planet of unconventional behavior and sudden unexpected change. This can be a good thing to change an outdated system or a challenge that makes us restructure our lives and perspectives. Capitalism teaches us that financial insecurities an individual’s fault when the system is flawed and set up to leave many people at a disadvantage for the benefits of the few. Learning to break out of the capitalistic mindset is the first step in inciting change to the system and not letting it define you. Click here if you would like to support this podcast.

In this final episode of my series on traditional astrology, we examine a few of the basic planetary conditions that determine the strength of planets in a chart. This is the fourth and final part of the framework of astrology. Correction: at 7:13 it shows Sun and Moon are square if Sun in Leo and Moon in Virgo. It should read Scorpio, not Virgo. I’m blaming Mercury currently being Retrograde, haha. Previous episodes in this series: Episode 12: Hellenistic AstrologyEpisode 14: Planets in Ancient AstrologyEpisode 15: The 12 Signs of the ZodiacEpisode 16: The 12 Houses in Astrology Timestamps: [02:30] Part 1: Planetary Placements[11:40] Part 2: Timing Techniques[18:42] Part 3: ConclusionKey Takeaways: Planetary conditions show which planets are strong or weak in an astrological chart. These can be derived by analyzing the placements of planets within that chart. Timing Techniques show which planets are strong or weak in their expression at certain points in time.  Planetary conditions and techniques are used to predict how certain events and circumstances will come about in our life. References:  A History of Western Astrology by Nicholas CampionHellenistic Astrology by Chris BrennanOn the Heavenly Spheres by Helena Avelar and Luis RibeiroYou Were Born for This by Chani NicholasClick here to sign up for my monthly newsletter and join me on this journey.

Disclaimer: you will hear faint chirping in the background. The birds were busy that day and I’ve tried to minimize it as much as possible. Apologizes if this is too distracting for you. This is the third part of the framework of astrology. I discuss the 12 houses in traditional astrology and how they fit together with the planets and zodiac signs. Previous episodes in this series: Episode 14: Planets in Ancient AstrologyEpisode 12: Hellenistic AstrologyEpisode 15: The 12 Signs of the ZodiacTimestamps: [01:42] Part 1: The Principles[11:14] Part 2: The 12 Houses [27:05] Part 3: Putting It TogetherKey Takeaways: The houses signify different areas of our life and themes associated with them. Angular houses are the most important, succedent houses support them, and decline houses are loosely related. Houses above the horizon are related to the mind and public matters, below related to the body and private matters. References:  A History of Western Astrology by Nicholas CampionHellenistic Astrology by Chris BrennanOn the Heavenly Spheres by Helena Avelar and Luis RibeiroClick here to sign up for my monthly newsletter and join me on this journey. Stay tuned for the 4th and final part of this series, where I discuss the configurations and planetary conditions.

This is the second episode in my astrology series. I go over the 12 signs of the zodiac and a few ways they are categorized in ancient astrology.  Previous episodes in this series: Episode 14: Planets in Ancient AstrologyEpisode 12: Hellenistic AstrologyTimestamps: [00:00] Intro[05:58] Part 1: A Brief History[10:57] Part 2: 12 Signs of the Zodiac[20:10] Part 3: Planetary RulershipKey Takeaways: The planets signify themes and circumstances in our lives, while the zodiac signifies how they are expressed. In the tropical zodiac, the signs are defined by season, mode, and element. This further explains the expression of each sign. Planets in certain signs in the planetary rulership scheme have special considerations for their topics and expression. References: A History of Western Astrology by Nicholas CampionHellenistic Astrology by Chris BrennanOn the Heavenly Spheres by Helena Avelar and Luis RibeiroClick here to sign up for my monthly newsletter and join me on this journey.Stay tuned for the 3rd part of this series, where I discuss the 12 places, or houses, in astrology. This is the third component of the framework of astrology. 

This is the first episode in my astrology series. I go over a brief history of this practice and dive the most important component, which is the planets. This is in terms of ancient astrology, which is slightly different than the popular modern version. Timestamps:[00:00] Welcome [02:34] Part 1: A Brief History[19:31] Part 2: The Planets[38:36] Part 3: A Modern PerspectiveKey Takeaways:Most of the development can be attributed to the Mesopotamians and Egyptians. Hellenistic Greece refined these components. Astrology became shunned and outlawed due to the spread of Christianity. The planets signify external circumstances more than psychological influences like in modern astrology. Philosophical debates of astrology are similar to those of any spirituality and religion.References A History of Western Astrology by Nicholas CampionHellenistic Astrology by Chris BrennanOn the Heavenly Spheres by Helena Avelar and Luis RibeiroClick here to sign up for my monthly newsletter and join me on this journey.Stay tuned for part 2 of this series, where I talk about the 2nd most important component in this framework: the Zodiac or 12 signs in astrology