<h3>Episode 104: Finding Your Life Purpose in Astrology with Ruth Connell</h3> When people come to an astrologer, it's not just to find out about the future. They want to learn about themselves and their life purpose. Astrology can give clues to what you're here to do (hint: it's not always about vocation). There are a few markers to explore, namely the Sun, Lunar Nodes, and Midheaven. These three can indicate your reason for being here. But can your life purpose change? Absolutely. While some may seem to have a singular life mission, the planets are always moving and that can bring new avenues to explore. Transits show what's currently happening and how it may impact our destiny while the progressed chart indicates how you're evolving. In other words, as you continue through life's journey, you're always growing and changing. Astrology shows how this all plays out. In this special episode of Astrology Bytes, I'm joined by Supernatural actress Ruth Connell, to talk about finding life purpose in the astrological chart. We begin by examining her Midheaven, Sun, and Lunar Nodes and discussing how they have impacted her life's direction and career. We're also looking at the current transits to explore "what's next?" And lastly, we take a glimpse into the progressed chart. You'll get an idea of some of the things an astrologer looks at when they're trying to help you find your path.

Episode 104: Finding Your Life Purpose in Astrology with Ruth Connell When people come to an astrologer, it's not just to find out about the future. They want to learn about themselves and their life purpose. Astrology can give clues to what you're here to do (hint: it's not always about vocation). There are a few markers to explore, namely the Sun, Lunar Nodes, and Midheaven. These three can indicate your reason for being here. But can your life purpose change? Absolutely. While some may seem to have a singular life mission, the planets are always moving and that can bring new avenues to explore. Transits show what's currently happening and how it may impact our destiny while the progressed chart indicates how you're evolving. In other words, as you continue through life's journey, you're always growing and changing. Astrology shows how this all plays out. In this special episode of Astrology Bytes, I'm joined by Supernatural actress Ruth Connell, to talk about finding life purpose in the astrological chart. We begin by examining her Midheaven, Sun, and Lunar Nodes and discussing how they have impacted her life's direction and career. We're also looking at the current transits to explore "what's next?" And lastly, we take a glimpse into the progressed chart. You'll get an idea of some of the things an astrologer looks at when they're trying to help you find your path.

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Finding Your Life Purpose in Astrology with Ruth Connell

Episode 103. An aspect refers to the angles planets make to each other in the horoscope. They are measured by mathematical angles, which means you need to know a bit about geometry. I’ve talked about aspects in previous episodes so please go back and listen to learn more. When planets make aspects to the Sun in your natal chart, it can affect your selfhood and willpower. For example, if you have the Sun at a positive angle with Pluto, it can indicate that you are able to stand firmly in your power and might be a leader. If the Sun is in a challenging aspect to Pluto, you may be a person who is timid - or has a tendency to abuse your power. Aspects to the Sun can give a clue about your energy and courage. If your chart is well aspected but your Sun is weak, it can make it difficult to rise to your potential. In that case, you may have to work extra hard to grab those opportunities.

Episode 103. An aspect refers to the angles planets make to each other in the horoscope. They are measured by mathematical angles, which means you need to know a bit about geometry. I’ve talked about aspects in previous episodes so please go back and listen to learn more. When planets make aspects to the Sun in your natal chart, it can affect your selfhood and willpower. For example, if you have the Sun at a positive angle with Pluto, it can indicate that you are able to stand firmly in your power and might be a leader. If the Sun is in a challenging aspect to Pluto, you may be a person who is timid - or has a tendency to abuse your power. Aspects to the Sun can give a clue about your energy and courage. If your chart is well aspected but your Sun is weak, it can make it difficult to rise to your potential. In that case, you may have to work extra hard to grab those opportunities.

Sun Aspects

Episode 102. If you've been studying astrology for any time, you know that the Moon impacts your personality, namely your emotional world. But did you know that the phases of the Moon you're born under have something to say about you too? For example, I'm born near an eclipse - which amplifies my intense Scorpio Moon. The current transits of the Moon also can create an impact based on your lunar phase. Curious? Listen in as <a href="https://visualmagic.info">Sarah Faith Gottesdiener</a> joins me to share her wisdom on Lunar Types. You'll learn about the various phases of la Luna, the effect it has on your persona, and how current transits affect your "lunar type." Sarah is such an amazing teacher - I learned so much! Tune in and lunar on! The website mentioned in this episode is <a href="https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SKYCAL/SKYCAL.html">NASA Skycal</a>. Psst...check out Sarah's upcoming class <a href="https://modernwomen.bigcartel.com/product/moonbeaming-2020-march-9th-april-13th">Moonbeaming 2020</a>. Pre-order her book: <a href="https://amzn.to/2HJzG9I">The Moon Book: Lunar Magic to Change Your Life</a>.

Episode 102. If you've been studying astrology for any time, you know that the Moon impacts your personality, namely your emotional world. But did you know that the phases of the Moon you're born under have something to say about you too? For example, I'm born near an eclipse - which amplifies my intense Scorpio Moon. The current transits of the Moon also can create an impact based on your lunar phase. Curious? Listen in as Sarah Faith Gottesdiener joins me to share her wisdom on Lunar Types. You'll learn about the various phases of la Luna, the effect it has on your persona, and how current transits affect your "lunar type." Sarah is such an amazing teacher - I learned so much! Tune in and lunar on! The website mentioned in this episode is NASA Skycal. Psst...check out Sarah's upcoming class Moonbeaming 2020. Pre-order her book: The Moon Book: Lunar Magic to Change Your Life.

Lunar Types with Sarah Faith Gottesdiener

Episode 101. Back when I started studying astrology, the books available were from a heteronormative perspective. There were little if any, books that spoke to the LGBTQ+ audience. But times are changing and authors like Colin Bedell are giving astrology an update. In <a href="https://amzn.to/39x7piu">Queer Cosmos: The Astrology of Queer Identities & Relationships</a>, Colin delivers a fresh, empowering astrology book for the LGBTQ+ community. He joins me today to talk about his book, astrology from an LBGTQ+ perspective, compatibility, issues around shame, and so much more. Listen in to our soulful and sometimes funny conversation and learn why I think his book belongs on EVERY astrologer's shelf. (Psst...<a href="https://amzn.to/39x7piu">get the book</a>.)

Episode 101. Back when I started studying astrology, the books available were from a heteronormative perspective. There were little if any, books that spoke to the LGBTQ+ audience. But times are changing and authors like Colin Bedell are giving astrology an update. In Queer Cosmos: The Astrology of Queer Identities & Relationships, Colin delivers a fresh, empowering astrology book for the LGBTQ+ community. He joins me today to talk about his book, astrology from an LBGTQ+ perspective, compatibility, issues around shame, and so much more. Listen in to our soulful and sometimes funny conversation and learn why I think his book belongs on EVERY astrologer's shelf. (Psst...get the book.)

Queer Cosmos with Colin Bedell

Episode 100: The Imum Coeli or Nadir. The Imum Coeli which is Latin for “bottom of the sky or lowest point” is also known as the IC or Nadir. It’s where the Sun was at the lowest point at midnight. This is the point on the cusp of the fourth house in the astrological chart. (It’s reversed in the southern hemisphere.) The IC represents your private self, and your root or home base. It symbolizes where you’re coming from while the Midheaven, which is opposite the IC, represents your public life, reputation, career, and where you’re going. If your Imum Coeli was Cancer, you may have a strong connection to your family and mother, while someone with Aquarius on the fourth house cusp may come from an eccentric background - and might be distant from their family.

Episode 100: The Imum Coeli or Nadir. The Imum Coeli which is Latin for “bottom of the sky or lowest point” is also known as the IC or Nadir. It’s where the Sun was at the lowest point at midnight. This is the point on the cusp of the fourth house in the astrological chart. (It’s reversed in the southern hemisphere.) The IC represents your private self, and your root or home base. It symbolizes where you’re coming from while the Midheaven, which is opposite the IC, represents your public life, reputation, career, and where you’re going. If your Imum Coeli was Cancer, you may have a strong connection to your family and mother, while someone with Aquarius on the fourth house cusp may come from an eccentric background - and might be distant from their family. 

The Imum Coeli or Nadir

Episode 99. The Descendant is the cusp of the seventh house of the astrology chart. It’s easy to find. This point is directly opposite your ascendant. So if your rising sign is Taurus, your Descendant will be Scorpio. While your Ascendant shows the face you present to the public, the Descendant gives a clue as to how you operate in relationships. The sign on the cusp of the seventh house can also represent what type of people you are attracted to and how you might start a romantic relationship. Keep in mind, the Descendant and seventh house aren’t just about romance - it can symbolize all of our important partnerships, including business.

Episode 99. The Descendant is the cusp of the seventh house of the astrology chart. It’s easy to find. This point is directly opposite your ascendant. So if your rising sign is Taurus, your Descendant will be Scorpio. While your Ascendant shows the face you present to the public, the Descendant gives a clue as to how you operate in relationships. The sign on the cusp of the seventh house can also represent what type of people you are attracted to and how you might start a romantic relationship. Keep in mind, the Descendant and seventh house aren’t just about romance - it can symbolize all of our important partnerships, including business.

The Descendant

Episode 98. A stellium occurs when there are three or more planets in a single sign or house. When it happens, it puts a lot of focus on traits associated with that sign or house - and it also emphasizes the areas that house rules. For example, if you have the Moon, Mercury, and Venus sitting in your 4th house in the sign of Taurus, you’ll approach 4th house matters like a Taurus. This means you’ll be the warm nurturing earth-mother type who loves to create a cozy nest surrounded by things that make you and the people you love feel secure. You might even be possessive about your family but you’ll see that as protective. Learn more in this little lesson.

Episode 98. A stellium occurs when there are three or more planets in a single sign or house. When it happens, it puts a lot of focus on traits associated with that sign or house - and it also emphasizes the areas that house rules. For example, if you have the Moon, Mercury, and Venus sitting in your 4th house in the sign of Taurus, you’ll approach 4th house matters like a Taurus. This means you’ll be the warm nurturing earth-mother type who loves to create a cozy nest surrounded by things that make you and the people you love feel secure. You might even be possessive about your family but you’ll see that as protective. Learn more in this little lesson.

What is a Stellium?

Episode 97. Cazimi occurs when a planet is in a tight conjunction with the Sun - within 17 minutes of the arc. In other words, the planets need to be as close to exact as possible. Astrologers will say that a Cazimi planet is “in the heart of the Sun.” Cazimi gives the planet strength or superpowers. It amplifies the energy. Learn more in this short episode.

Episode 97. Cazimi occurs when a planet is in a tight conjunction with the Sun - within 17 minutes of the arc. In other words, the planets need to be as close to exact as possible. Astrologers will say that a Cazimi planet is “in the heart of the Sun.” Cazimi gives the planet strength or superpowers. It amplifies the energy. Learn more in this short episode.

Cazimi

Episode 96. You know what aspects are. They're the angles the planets make to each other and can impact how they interact. For example, two planets that are 90º apart are in a square - and this indicates tension. So what are astrologers talking about when they mention applying and separating aspects? An aspect is applying when the faster-moving planet is heading toward the slower-moving planet and closing in toward the exact orb. It's intense. I liken it to "crowning" - the period before the baby is born. You can feel it, you know it's coming, and you have to brace yourself. It's the buildup before the grand finale.  For applying aspects, the tendencies are magnified.  Separating aspects occur when the faster-moving planet is moving away from the exact orb of the aspect made to that slower-moving planet. The energy here is like the birth has happened, now we're adjusting to our new life, and perhaps feel a sense of relief. Learn more in this short episode.

Episode 96. You know what aspects are. They're the angles the planets make to each other and can impact how they interact. For example, two planets that are 90º apart are in a square - and this indicates tension. So what are astrologers talking about when they mention applying and separating aspects? An aspect is applying when the faster-moving planet is heading toward the slower-moving planet and closing in toward the exact orb. It's intense. I liken it to "crowning" - the period before the baby is born. You can feel it, you know it's coming, and you have to brace yourself. It's the buildup before the grand finale.  For applying aspects, the tendencies are magnified.  Separating aspects occur when the faster-moving planet is moving away from the exact orb of the aspect made to that slower-moving planet. The energy here is like the birth has happened, now we're adjusting to our new life, and perhaps feel a sense of relief. Learn more in this short episode.

Applying and Separating Aspects

Episode 95. After a year spent frolicking in Sagittarius, Jupiter slipped into Capricorn on December 2nd. This is a less "fun" transit because Jupiter is in its fall when moving through Capricorn (it's in its rulership when hanging out in Sagittarius). So what does this mean?  For one: it can be a strong time for business expansion. But as RuPaul says: "You better work." In other words, the rewards are there for those who are willing to do the work. There's more. Listen in to this tutorial and get the scoop. As always, my goal is to help you be prepared, not scared.

Episode 95. After a year spent frolicking in Sagittarius, Jupiter slipped into Capricorn on December 2nd. This is a less "fun" transit because Jupiter is in its fall when moving through Capricorn (it's in its rulership when hanging out in Sagittarius). So what does this mean?  For one: it can be a strong time for business expansion. But as RuPaul says: "You better work." In other words, the rewards are there for those who are willing to do the work. There's more. Listen in to this tutorial and get the scoop. As always, my goal is to help you be prepared, not scared.

Jupiter in Capricorn

Episode 94. I am a huge fan of setting New Moon intentions. It's a practice I've been doing for years - and I swear by it! I began perfecting my intention setting with a book called <a href="https://amzn.to/2QL2NPB">New Moon Astrology</a> by Jan Spiller. Recently, I received a <a href="https://www.wishbeads.com/">Wish Beads</a> bracelet from Alexa Fischer. Alexa is a master at goal-setting and wish-creating so I thought it would be fun to talk about setting intentions with her. Listen in on our conversation and learn how you can create strong, positive intentions around the New Moon (or any time). The other book mentioned in this episode is <a href="https://amzn.to/2Obs3gf">The Magical Writing Grimoire: Use the Word as Your Wand for Magic, Manifestation & Ritual</a> by Lisa Marie Basile.

Episode 94. I am a huge fan of setting New Moon intentions. It's a practice I've been doing for years - and I swear by it! I began perfecting my intention setting with a book called New Moon Astrology by Jan Spiller. Recently, I received a Wish Beads bracelet from Alexa Fischer. Alexa is a master at goal-setting and wish-creating so I thought it would be fun to talk about setting intentions with her. Listen in on our conversation and learn how you can create strong, positive intentions around the New Moon (or any time). The other book mentioned in this episode is The Magical Writing Grimoire: Use the Word as Your Wand for Magic, Manifestation & Ritual by Lisa Marie Basile.

New Moon Intentions with Alexa Fischer

Episode 93. What happens if a planet makes zero connections to the other planets? No squares, conjunctions, trines or any aspects - nada. What's that all about? This is called an "unaspected planet." An unaspected planet is free to do whatever the heck it wants. It can create a defining characteristic - or it can be untamed and a bit of a wild card. Learn more in this ultra-short tutorial.

Episode 93. What happens if a planet makes zero connections to the other planets? No squares, conjunctions, trines or any aspects - nada. What's that all about? This is called an "unaspected planet." An unaspected planet is free to do whatever the heck it wants. It can create a defining characteristic - or it can be untamed and a bit of a wild card. Learn more in this ultra-short tutorial. 

Unaspected Planets

Episode 92. Last week, we discussed <a href="https://www.thetarotlady.com/astrology-bytes-episode-91-anaretic-degrees/">anaretic degrees.</a> To recap: it’s when a planet is at 29º. This is called a “fate degree” and can signal the planets at this degree have reached a critical point – and there may be important issues to deal with. This week, we're covering the other "critical degrees." Critical degrees means the energy of the planet is intensified - and that planet needs to be paid attention to. It can be challenging and requires more effort on your part. If you do the work, that planet can become your secret sauce or a source of power for you. Here are the other critical degrees: 0, 13, and 26 of Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn 8-9, 21-22 of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius 4 and 17 of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces.

Episode 92. Last week, we discussed anaretic degrees. To recap: it’s when a planet is at 29º. This is called a “fate degree” and can signal the planets at this degree have reached a critical point – and there may be important issues to deal with. This week, we're covering the other "critical degrees." Critical degrees means the energy of the planet is intensified - and that planet needs to be paid attention to. It can be challenging and requires more effort on your part. If you do the work, that planet can become your secret sauce or a source of power for you. Here are the other critical degrees: 0, 13, and 26 of Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn8-9, 21-22 of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius4 and 17 of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces.

Critical Degrees

Episode 91. If a planet is found in the final degree of any sign, it’s considered anaretic. That means the sign would need to be in 29 degrees or 30 degrees of a sign. By the way, astrologers say 29 but it’s really the 30th degree - after all we start on 0 degrees, not 1 degree. In some texts, this is also called the Fate Degree - it indicates the planets at this degree have reached a critical point - and there may be important issues to deal with. It’s also considered accidentally weak because it’s the “end of a cycle.” Therefore, the energy can feel urgent as if something needs to be done. Learn more in this short 'n snappy lesson.

Episode 91. If a planet is found in the final degree of any sign, it’s considered anaretic. That means the sign would need to be in 29 degrees or 30 degrees of a sign. By the way, astrologers say 29 but it’s really the 30th degree - after all we start on 0 degrees, not 1 degree. In some texts, this is also called the Fate Degree - it indicates the planets at this degree have reached a critical point - and there may be important issues to deal with. It’s also considered accidentally weak because it’s the “end of a cycle.” Therefore, the energy can feel urgent as if something needs to be done. Learn more in this short 'n snappy lesson.

Anaretic Degrees

Episode 90. The void-of-course Moon occurs when the Moon makes one last major aspect before heading from one zodiac sign to the next. In other words: it’s like this - the Moon in Gemini forms an aspect, say a trine with Jupiter and it’s the last aspect before the Moon enters Cancer. The period between that aspect and the Moon changing signs is the void-of-course period. The void-of-course moon may last a few minutes or hours. When the Moon is void of course, it’s like a cosmic time out. This is not the period to start new things. Instead, you want to take care of things that already in motion. It’s not a good time to launch a business, start a new project, or legal proceedings. In fact, I don’t even recommend it for a first date! Learn more in this quick tutorial!

Episode 90. The void-of-course Moon occurs when the Moon makes one last major aspect before heading from one zodiac sign to the next. In other words: it’s like this - the Moon in Gemini forms an aspect, say a trine with Jupiter and it’s the last aspect before the Moon enters Cancer. The period between that aspect and the Moon changing signs is the void-of-course period. The void-of-course moon may last a few minutes or hours. When the Moon is void of course, it’s like a cosmic time out. This is not the period to start new things. Instead, you want to take care of things that already in motion. It’s not a good time to launch a business, start a new project, or legal proceedings. In fact, I don’t even recommend it for a first date! Learn more in this quick tutorial!

Void of Course Moon

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