In this episode, Jessica speaks with naturopath, nutritionist, herbalist, and medical astrologer Kira Sutherland about using astrology as a practical lens for understanding health, stress, and self-care.

They explore how the body reflects emotional and energetic patterns, why symptoms can be understood as meaningful signals, and how small shifts in nourishment, routine, and attention can support long-term wellbeing. Kira shares how she blends natural medicine with astrology in a grounded, ethical way that avoids fear or prediction and instead supports clarity, alignment, and choice.

This episode is for anyone curious about listening more closely to the body and responding with care.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome + introductions03:00 Kira’s path into medical astrology07:00 Jessica’s health origin story10:00 Reading the chart for health14:00 Ethics and why prediction is avoided18:00 Transits as activators22:00 The nodal axis and alignment25:00 Self-care and the body’s signals29:00 Why change is hard33:00 Food as a gateway to healing36:00 Emotions, digestion, and the Moon39:00 Modern food culture and imbalance42:00 Weight, medication, and compassion45:00 Honoring individual differences

About

Kira Sutherland is an Australian naturopath, nutritionist, herbalist, and medical astrologer with over 25 years of clinical experience. She teaches and consults internationally, blending astrology and natural medicine to support physical and emotional wellbeing through practical, ethical, and individualized care.

Jessica Shepherd is an astrologer, intuitive guide, and author of five books, including A Love Alchemist’s Notebook. She is the host of Soft Human Voice and the companion newsletter Soft Human Words, exploring sensitivity, embodiment, and self-trust through reflective conversation and practice.

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