In this episode of The Celestial Scholar, Dr. Lauren Van Gerwen invites listeners into the magical process of reading a birth chart for the very first time — that moment when planets, houses, and aspects begin to form a story. With curiosity and humor, she demonstrates how astrology moves far beyond the vague predictions of newspaper horoscopes into something more personal, symbolic, and reflective.

For a little celestial fun, Dr. Van Gerwen takes a look at the star chart of country music icon Dolly Parton, exploring how her radiant charm, creativity, and compassion shine through both her work and her astrological profile. It’s an episode that celebrates the joy of discovery — and reminds us that sometimes, the stars tell us what we already knew about ourselves all along.