Kosmic Tonic (Jasmine Richardson, Eliza Robertson, Kestrel Neathawk )

In this episode, we speak with Australian astrologer, Alicia Yusuf. The subject: Uranus, that boundary defying planet of disruption and chaos. One of the many cool things about Uranus is that it fits neatly into a human lifespan — Uranus takes 84 years to orbit that Sun.  Uranus’ cycle provides a helpful frame to understand our own lives as we pass through the thresholds of being human. One of the most famous “pitstops” on this journey occurs around age 42, when transiting Uranus opposes our natal placement, and any authenticity we’ve shied away from becomes impossible to ignore. 

Together, we discuss: the myth of Uranus; the contests (and meeting points) between Uranus and Saturn; Uranus generations by sign; the famed Uranus opposition and its impact on midlife; cryptocurrency; and dreams. 

For more on Alicia Yusuf: https://aliciayusuf.com/

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel, and Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com

For extra reading:

-The youngest kids to mine crypto - https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/31/kid-siblings-earn-thousands-per-month-mining-crypto-like-bitcoin-eth.html

-The Midlife Unravelling by Brené Brown - https://brenebrown.com/articles/2018/05/24/the-midlife-unraveling/

-Untamed by Glennon Doyle

-A Life of Meaning by James Hollis

-Astrology and the Rising of Kundalini by Barbara Hand Clow

-Colette (French writer)

-Alicia’s Wellbeing article on Uranus: https://www.wellbeing.com.au/mind-spirit/astrology/discover-wild-true-self-uranus.html 

In this episode, we explore how to use your birth chart to reflect on your erotic relationships, as well as your sexual wants, tendencies, & needs. From timing your hook up texts to sex toys to self-worth to the ways sex can be sacred: we go there. 

Kirah Tabourn is an astrologer, educator, host of The Strology Show and co-founder of the app CUSP.

For more on Kirah: https://www.thestrology.com/

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel, and Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com

For more info and resources:

CUSP app: https://www.cuspastrology.com/

Kirah’s online community, The 11th House: https://www.thestrology.com/the-eleventh-house 

Thea Anderson joins us back on the show! In this episode, we discuss how to modernize grimoire magic (need a lunar mansion to help braid your hair, anyone?), as well as how astrology can help us unearth the past. Together, we explore: the different ways to conceptualize (and work with) the lunar mansions, as well as Thea’s research on convict leasing, black codes, “pig laws," and the Imperial 95. 

For more on Thea: http://theanichelle.com/astrologytarot

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel, or Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com

For more information:

“Blood and Sugar” by Michael Hardy: https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/sugar-land-slave-convict-labor-history/ 

“What is the history of convict leasing in Sugar Land”: https://digitalprojects.rice.edu/wrc/convict-leasing/exhibits/show/sugarlandconvictleasing/history-of-convict-leasing/history

“Tarry With Me” by Ashanté Reese (the article Thea mentions about the chef on sugar): https://www.oxfordamerican.org/magazine/issue-112-spring-2021/tarry-with-me 

Mansions of the Moon by Christopher Warnock

Nina Gryphon’s Magical Elation course: https://www.ninagryphon.com/magical-elections-course-kepler-college/

Austin Coppock: https://austincoppock.com/

Loli Moon is a diviner, healer, conjurer, astrologer, and 3rd generation medium. We met Loli on the Missing Witches panel for Imbolc (link below!). We appreciated Loli's wisdom so much we invited her on the show. In this episode, we talk about astrology and the revolution.

Together, we explore: Pluto in Capricorn (entering Aquarius next year), as well as Jupiter entering Aries on May 10th. We also talk about Uranus in Taurus and women returning to the land — and returning to ancient / African practices. 

Other topics include: natal revolutionary signatures, your place in the revolution if you’re a sensitive being, birth as a portal, being an “eclipse witch,” and dream as a way to connect with your ancestors. 

AND SO MUCH MORE. Here’s a teaser: “Collective Spiritual ascension is the same as the apocalypse.”

Are you ready?

Thank you so much for tuning in. Remember to SUBSCRIBE, leave a 5-star rating, and share with all your friends! 

For more on Loli Moon: https://mysticmoonmedicine.com/ IG @mysticmoonmedicine

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel, and Eliza: https://kosmictonic.com 

For the Missing Witches Imbolc panel: https://www.missingwitches.com/2022/01/24/missing-witches-imbolc-circle-we-are-still-here/ 

In this episode, we welcome Renee Sills to the show to map astrology onto our bodies — and vice versa. Renee is a 2nd generation astrologer, somatic movement educator, yoga teacher, and artist. In this episode, we explore postural patterns in the body, somatic awareness, and astrology as a community art project and deconstruction practice. Renee shared so many pearls of wisdom in this episode — we can’t wait for you listen in. If you’re enjoying this podcast, remember to hit subscribe and leave a 5 star review. It means the world to us!

For more on Renee: https://www.embodiedastrology.com/

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel, and Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com

For more information on the subjects covered in today’s episode:

Relating: an Astrological Guide by Liz Greene

Kadie Henderson — https://kadiehenderson.weebly.com/

“Support precedes action” — quote by movement educator and artist, Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen

Renee’s Dream Body workshop at Naropa — https://www.embodiedastrology.com/live-event-sales/dream-body 

It is with serious delight and honour that we welcome renowned astrologer and NYT best-selling author Chani Nicholas to the show. In this episode, we ask Chani about her first pathway to this work, as well as why she focuses on traditional astrology. We talk about the creative process, writing as ritual (and service), birth charts as witnesses, and the healing power of myth. Thank you Chani, and thank you everyone for listening! We hope you enjoy this episode and spread it around furiously. 

For more information:

www.chaninicholas.com

Download the CHANI app here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chani-your-astrology-guide/id1532791252

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel, and Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com 

We are thrilled to welcome astrologer, artist, and teacher Kelsey Rose Tortorice to the podcast to discuss human design. Human design draws from several distinct traditions of knowledge, including astrology, the Qabalah, the chakra system, and the I’Ching. The result? A system that offers eerily concrete information on your natural tendencies, patterns, and the ways you can live in greater alignment with yourself. 

In this episode, we go over the main components of human design, including how to live by your specific “strategy” and “authority."  

We talk about what happens when you subscribe to the rules, morals, and projections of other people, and the process of de-conditioning from those conventions. We also explore different patterns of shame and judgment and how to transmute them. 

Kelsey is also offering a discount code to Kosmic Tonic listeners: use the code “kosmictonic” to receive 20% off their course, “Fundamentals of Human Design for the Astrologically Minded."

For more on Kelsey: https://www.kelseyrosetort.com/humandesign

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel, or Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com 

For more information on the themes covered on this episode:

Human Design: The Definitive Book of Human Design, The Science of Differentiation by Ra Uru Hu

Amy Lee and John Cole, Human Design Collective -- https://humandesigncollective.com/

Alokanand Diaz -- https://yourownauthority.com/alokanand-diaz/

In this episode, we invite Vanessa Montgomery on the show to talk about astrology and creativity. Vanessa is author of Star Power, Cosmic Power, and Astro Power, as well as the resident astrologer for Glamour Magazine. Together, we explore how different houses and planets relate to creativity. We also talk about gendering (or not) the planets and "self-objectification theory.” And we discuss art of all kinds, from writing to fashion to pole dancing — as well as what it’s like to be a creator after your Chiron return.

For more on Vanessa: https://astroallstarz.com/

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel, and Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com

For more information:

Vanessa’s books: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/17739293.Vanessa_Montgomery

If you want to explore the muse asteroids, and find out where they live in your natal chart, these are the numbers to enter into astro.com:

Calliope (Asteroid 22): muse of poetry and eloquence

Cleo (Asteroid 84): muse of herstory

Euterpe (Asteroid 27): muse of music 

Erato (Asteroid 62): muse of lyric poetry 

Melpomene (Asteroid 18): muse of tragedy and acting

Polyhymnia (Asteroid 33): muse of hymns

Terpsichore (Asteroid 81): muse of dance 

Thalia (Asteroid 23): muse of comedy 

Urania (Asteroid 30): muse of astrology and astronomy 

That’s a wrap on 2022. Happy New Year! In this episode, Jasmine, Kestrel, and Eliza unpack the astrology of 2023. With Mercury and Mars both retrograde at the top of the year, we begin on a slow note. But this year has a few huge changes in store. Like, generationally huge. In March, Saturn enters Pisces for the first time in 30 years. (That means if you have Saturn in Pisces, you’re entering your Saturn return. And if you have Saturn in Aquarius, your return is officially ending.) Then Pluto enters Aquarius for the first time since the 18th century. 2023 is all about cultivating supple boundaries with yourself and others and co-creating the reality you want to exist in. Tune in for a detailed breakdown of these transits and more.

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel, and Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com

For more information on the books mentioned in this episode: 

Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good by adrienne maree brown

I Got a Name: The Murder of Krystal Senyk (forthcoming in May 2023 by Eliza Robertson — pre-orders available in Canada only for now) 

In this episode, we dig into the theory and technique of antiscia — a concept in traditional astrology that is all about reflections of light. Our guest Kate Petty is an artist, astrologer, mentor, and all-round antiscia virtuoso. In this episode, Kate guides us through 1. What Antiscia is, 2. Why it’s something to watch for, and 3. How to track it in your chart, in your synastry with other people, as well as the ways it can be activated by transit. We learned so much in this episode, and we know you will too. Please share with all your favorite astro-nerds! 

Topics we touch on include:

- The definitions of antiscia and contra-antiscia 

- the antiscia and contra-antiscia sign pairs — and how it complicates traditional astrology’s conception of “aversion” (aka signs that don’t witness each other through a traditional Ptolemaic aspect)

- The cardinal cross, with emphasis on the equinox and solstice points 

- Planetary declination 

For more on Kate: https://ambientastrology.com/

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel, or Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com

For more information on the subjects discussed on this show:

- Kate’s antiscia talk at Kepler College: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u557ey9p7zc 

- Astro-seek’s traditional astrology calculator (which includes antiscia): https://horoscopes.astro-seek.com/traditional-astrology 

In this episode, Jasmine, Kestrel, and Eliza dive into the magic behind our pre-natal Venus cazimi's (that is: conjunctions with the Sun). Together, we explore this season’s Venus retrograde and cazimi in Leo, Venus’ synodic cycle, and what the Venus cazimi that predates your birth says about you. To do so, we unpack Arielle Guttman’s theory of Venus star points and share personal stories about how we resonate with our own star points… as well as what this most recent visit to the underworld has yielded. We had so much fun recording this episode, and we hope that you enjoy tuning in too. As ever, it would mean the world if you could share our podcast with a friend and/or leave us a 5* rating on your fave podcast app. Thanks for listening!

For more information on Jasmine, Kestrel, or Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com

For more information on the themes discussed in this episode:

Arielle Guttman’s book, Venus Star Rising - https://sophiavenus.com/product/the-venus-star-point-pdf-version-by-arielle-guttman/

Arielle Guttman’s website - https://sophiavenus.com/

Jean Shinoda Bolen’s Goddesses in Everywomen - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/goddesses-in-everywoman-jean-shinoda-md-bolen-md/1118926061 

Eliza’s new book I Got a Name - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/634476/i-got-a-name-by-eliza-robertson-with-myles-dolphin/

CHANI app - https://chaninicholas.com/chani-app/

Budokon retreat in Montana - http://budokon.com/bdk-events

Holly Truhlar’s 4-week workshop on perimenopause (ft. our own Kestrel Neathawk) - https://www.hollytruhlar.com/rawperimenopause/

Internal Family Systems webinar (ft Kestrel and Alicia Yusef) - https://aliciayusuf.com/product-category/courses_webinars/

From the Akkadian word lilitu ("of the night") Lilith has been called: Adam's first wife, the serpent in the Garden of Eden, Inanna's handmaiden, a night-demon, a succubus, "the dark feminine," a bitch and a witch. If you have been slut-shamed, if you've called out abuse, if you've been named too loud or too angry or too anything: Lilith has been your ally.

In this episode, Jasmine and Eliza speak with psychotherapist Kestrel Neathawk about how to own your rage and your fear (among other emotions), and how to metabolize these feelings constructively.

Note: we recorded this episode in January 2020. The phrase "self-isolation," which comes up in the conversation, packs extra weight now, which we lacked the prescience to acknowledge...

For more on Jasmine and Eliza, head to http://www.kosmictonic.com. For more on Kestrel: http://www.kestrelneathawk.com

For further reading and listening (i.e. books and podcasts we mentioned in the show):

- In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness by Peter Levine
- The Body Keeps the Score:  Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk
- The Whole-Brain Child by Dr. Dan Siegel
- The Medicine Path Podcast by Brian James
- The Numinous Podcast by Carmen Spagnola
- Missing Witches Podcast and Ipsita Roy Chakraverti
- Meditation: Waking Up app by Sam Harris

In October 2017, as Jupiter made his ingress into Scorpio, decades of allegations against Harvey Weinstein were made public, launching the #metoo movement around the globe. 

On March 11 2020, the New York Supreme Court sentenced Weinstein to 23 years of prison. This ruling signals a major triumph for survivors, and a milestone for #metoo -- but the headlines have been subsumed by the wider news torrent that surrounds COVID-19. 

In this second episode of the podcast, Jasmine, Eliza and Kestrel look at the astrology of the Weinstein scandal, with an emphasis on Black Moon Lilith in the natal charts of Harvey Weinstein and two survivors of his sex crimes: Rose McGowan and Uma Thurman.

We discuss difficult topics in this episode, including sexual assault, so please listen with care.

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For more on Jasmine and Eliza, head to http://www.kosmictonic.com. For more on Kestrel: http://www.kestrelneathawk.com

For more on Lilith (and for that techniques episode Eliza mentions... to be released SOON): Kosmic Tonic YouTube Channel

For further reading and listening:

The Catch and Kill Podcast by Ronan Farrow: "The Verdict: a Conversation with Rose McGowan"
The Daily Podcast: “The Woman Defending Harvey Weinstein”
This Is Why Uma Thurman is Angry
Rose McGowan on ABC News
Zelda Perkins on BBC
Uma Thurman on Access Hollywood

In this episode, we talk with Houston-based producer and DJ, DJ SUN, on how the Saturn-Pluto cycle grooves through music (and art and politics and more.)

Saturn-Pluto conjunctions occur once every 34 years (or so) -- notably in 1914, 1948, 1982, and this past January (2020). These conjunctions often yield societal pivot points, as we're seeing now with the spread of COVID-19.

In this podcast, we explore: what is the role of artists when shit hits the fan?

For more on DJ Sun, head to: http://www.djsunmusic.com/

For more on Jasmine and Eliza: http://www.kosmictonic.com

For Kosmic Tonic on Youtube: Kosmic Tonic YouTube Channel

For more on Kestrel: http://www.kestrelneathawk.com

For further reading and listening:

2020: In the Shadow of Saturn and Pluto

Cosmos and Psyche by Richard Tarnas

Is it Mars, your animus or Pallas Athena? In your moments of independence, shrewdness, competition, or will, you may be channelling the wily, "grey-eyed" daughter of Zeus.

In this episode, we talk about that Goddess of war / wisdom / strategy / justice / art + craft.

We talk about the asteroid as immune system defence. We share stories and grievances. We dig into the literary history, psychology, and dirt. Enjoy!

For more on Jasmine and Eliza, or to book a reading, head to http://www.kosmictonic.com. For more on Kestrel: http://www.kestrelneathawk.com

For our YouTube channel, which has different content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUkeiGLa_ZG9h8gqSvE1eAg

For further reading:

Pallas, Coronavirus, & Immune System by Demetra George

The Asteroid Goddesses: The Mythology, Psychology, and Astrology of the Re-Emerging Feminine by Demetra George

Astrology and the Authentic Self: Traditional Astrology for the Modern Mind by Demetra George

Goddesses in Every Woman by Jean Shinoda Bolen

Lost Goddesses of Early Greece: A Collection of Pre-Hellenic Myths by Charlene Spretnak

The Oresteia (Aeschylus)

Metamorphoses (Ovid)

The Odyssey (Homer)

The Iliad (Homer)

This is Part II of our feature on the asteroid and Goddess, Pallas Athena.

In this episode, we explore Pallas' shadow side, such as how she relates to other women. We also discuss the astrological community more broadly, and whether there is need for an accessible, standardized grievance board.

As always, we'd love to hear what you think!

To contact Jasmine and Eliza, or to book a reading, head to http://www.kosmictonic.com.

For more on Kestrel: http://www.kestrelneathawk.com

For our YouTube channel, which has different content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUkeiGLa_ZG9h8gqSvE1eAg

For further reading:

Pallas, Coronavirus, & Immune System by Demetra George

The Asteroid Goddesses: The Mythology, Psychology, and Astrology of the Re-Emerging Feminine by Demetra George

Astrology and the Authentic Self: Traditional Astrology for the Modern Mind by Demetra George

Goddesses in Every Woman by Jean Shinoda Bolen

Lost Goddesses of Early Greece: A Collection of Pre-Hellenic Myths by Charlene Spretnak

The Oresteia (Aeschylus)

Metamorphoses (Ovid)

The Odyssey (Homer)

The Iliad (Homer)

In this episode, we talk with astrologer Gray Crawford about the upcoming conjunction between Jupiter, Pluto and Pallas Athena in late Capricorn. In Greco-Roman mythology, Jupiter (Zeus) and Pluto (Hades) were brothers, and Athena was Jupiter's fave daughter, born gamely from her father's head... which makes this conjunction a family reunion of sorts -- what do we have in store?

For more on Gray (and some of his wonderful writings), head to https://graycrawford.net/

For more on Jasmine and Eliza, or to book a reading, head to http://www.kosmictonic.com. For more on Kestrel: http://www.kestrelneathawk.com

For our YouTube channel, which has different content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUkeiGLa_ZG9h8gqSvE1eAg

In this episode, we talk with fellow astrologer and podcaster Anya Kaats about the "sacred prostitute" archetype.

Who were sacred prostitutes?
What can we draw from this archetype today?
How does the sacred prostitute show up in a natal chart?
What does it mean to reclaim and identify with the word "whore"?
How can we conceive sex as holy? As service? As healing?

Anya hosts two podcasts: A Millennial's Guide to Saving the World  and Whore Rapport (which she co-hosts with Erin Ginder-Shaw.)

For more on Anya: http://anyakaats.com/

For more on Jasmine and Eliza, or to book a reading, head to http://www.kosmictonic.com.

For more on Kestrel: http://www.kestrelneathawk.com

For our YouTube channel, which has different content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUkeiGLa_ZG9h8gqSvE1eAg

For further reading:

The Sacred Prostitute: Eternal Aspect of the Feminine by Nancy Qualls-Corbett

Diary of Anais Nin by Anais Nin

Little Birds by Anais Nin

Sex at Dawn by Chris Ryan 

The Asteroid Goddesses by Demetra George 

Goddesses in Everywoman by Jean Shinoda Bolen 

In this episode, we spelunk into that most ethereal and cobwebbed of corners: the 12th house. Here, we find grief, loss, dark nights, incarceration, retreat in all senses — but also dream, soul journeys, deep and radical healing.

Jasmine, Eliza and Kestrel share their own experiences with the 12th house and discuss how they integrate (or not) this shadow realm. From Kestrel's 12th house Sun (in Leo!), to Jasmine's Jupiter, and Eliza's empty fridge (Cancer), we explore the ramifications of this "place of bad spirit," which has the worst rap in traditional astrology.

For more on Jasmine and Eliza, or to book a reading, head to http://www.kosmictonic.com.

For more on Kestrel: http://www.kestrelneathawk.com

For our YouTube channel, which has different content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUkeiGLa_ZG9h8gqSvE1eAg

For further reading*

Hellenistic Astrology: the Study of Fate and Fortune by Chris Brennan
Predictive Astrology: The Eagle and the Lark by Bernadette Brady

*we encourage you to request these books at your local independent bookstore!

For further information:

Psylogia Institute (on trauma release)
Climbing Grief Fund
"Diving into the Darkness" with Kelley Surtees and Astrology University
"Blinded by the Light," a talk by Jason Holley, presented at NORWAC 2020

In this episode, we speak with Pluto in Sagittarius native Vivika Sweiven Crawford to discuss the Pluto generations — and especially how the older gens might step up as allies.

We focused our conversation on the three Pluto generations present on the call: Libra (represented by Jasmine and Kestrel), Scorpio (Eliza) and of course Pluto in Sagittarius, the generation grown on Internet and sass. They're the TikTok teens who tanked Trump's Tulsa rally, the young folk who are generally more progressive, uncompromising, and demanding we do better.

We gathered to understand what we might learn from each other, and crucially — how the older generations might help.

For more on Vivika: https://linktr.ee/vivika.sweiven

For more on Jasmine and Eliza, or to book a reading, head to http://www.kosmictonic.com.

For more on Kestrel: http://www.kestrelneathawk.com

For our YouTube channel, which has different content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUkeiGLa_ZG9h8gqSvE1eAg

For further reading*

Pluto: the Evolutionary Journey of the Soul by Jeff Green
Predictive Astrology: The Eagle and the Lark by Bernadette Brady

*we encourage you to request these books at your local independent bookstore!

For further information:

The Magic of the Spheres Podcast with Sabrina Monarch (especially her conversations with Kirah Tabourn and Jaliessa Sipress 

In this episode, we talk to our friend and colleague Jenny Kellogg: an astrologer, translator, poet, Hellenist, and yogi, who's also trained in Compassionate Inquiry and combing the Akashic records.

She's one of the few astrologers whose linguistic training in ancient Latin and Greek did NOT coincide with her astrology practice. To the contrary, her astrological studies began some years later, in Jyotish. In this conversation, we discuss the value of reviving ancient astrological theory and technique, as well as the dangers. We also talk centaur asteroids and the special channels of healing they may open in your natal chart.

For more on Jenny: https://www.amaltheaastrology.com/

For more on Jasmine and Eliza, or to book a reading, head to http://www.kosmictonic.com.

For more on Kestrel: http://www.kestrelneathawk.com

For our YouTube channel, which has different content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUkeiGLa_ZG9h8gqSvE1eAg

For further information:

Centaur Space with David Leskowitz

Dr. Gabor Maté's Compassionate Inquiry

Demetra George on the Thema Mundi

George Seferis

As an astrologer, diviner, hypnotherapist, journalist, Iyengar yoga teacher, professional dancer (and then some), Mychal is a polymath to end all polymaths. His astrological background includes both classical and Uranian astrology, as well as in-depth studies into the tarot, Hermetic Qabalah, geomancy, rune lore, and Jikiden Reiki. So obviously it was such a pleasure and honour to Mychal about astrology, divination, and the central question: what makes a good astrologer?

For more on Mychal, including his online astrology school: https://oraculosastrology.com/

For Mychal's True Divination Podcast:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0lnkvRGfHihAUF8LVvS4kQ

For more on Jasmine and Eliza, or to book a reading, head to http://www.kosmictonic.com.

For our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUkeiGLa_ZG9h8gqSvE1eAg

In this episode, we clear the spiderwebs from one of the four "hidden" houses in astrology: the 8th. Traditionally the house of death and other people's money (the 7th house from the 2nd), the 8th house has come to connote all that unfolds behind closed doors, including sex and the occult. We explore its many meanings, new and old, and what it means to have placements here. 

For more on Jasmine and Eliza, or to book a reading, head to http://www.kosmictonic.com.

For more on Kestrel: http://www.kestrelneathawk.com

To watch this episode or another on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUkeiGLa_ZG9h8gqSvE1eAg

For further information:

Psylogia Institute 

The Astrological Houses by Dane Rudhyar

The Houses - Temples of the Sky by Deborah Houlding 

Bernadette Brady 

In a bow to the spooky season, we dedicated our inaugural episode on the astrological signs to: SCORPIO.

Here, we delve into the juice, the murk, the secrets of the Scorpio archetype and what it means to have planets here. We hope you enjoy! Remember to share this episode with your favourite Scorpio ;)

For more on Jasmine and Eliza, or to book a reading, head to http://www.kosmictonic.com.

For more on Kestrel: http://www.kestrelneathawk.com

To watch this episode or another on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUkeiGLa_ZG9h8gqSvE1eAg

For further information:

Fortune's Wheelhouse 

In this episode, we explore the archetype of Persephone (née Kore, or maiden), who transforms from ingenue to Queen of the Underworld. There are layers to this story: onion skins of complexity and different takes, depending on the teller. Persephone is also an asteroid you can find in your natal chart, perhaps pointing to a place of vulnerability and curiosity for what lies beyond.

At the end of this episode, we answer an audience question on how our personal Pluto placements interact with the US Pluto placement, as America enters its Pluto return. Our thoughts on this question  lead into a conversation about race and racism.

We hope you enjoy! Thanks for tuning in, and remember to rate us with some stars and "subscribe" so you don't miss an episode.


For more on Jasmine and Eliza, or to book a reading, head to http://www.kosmictonic.com.

For more on Kestrel: http://www.kestrelneathawk.com

To watch this episode or another on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUkeiGLa_ZG9h8gqSvE1eAg

For further information:

Carmen Spagnola's Numinous Podcast 64: "Learning to See in the Dark"

Charlene Spretnak's Lost Goddesses of Early Greece

Jean Shinoda Bolen's Goddesses in Everywoman

The Long Journey Home: Re-visioning the Myth of Demeter and Persephone for Our Time, edited by Christine Downing

(We would post link to these books, but we encourage you to find them instead at your local independent bookstore.) 

In this episode we sit down with our cherished friend and scholar of witchcraft, Sandra Huber, to explore the astrology of a witch. What defines a "witchy" chart signature? The answer is probably as diverse as the number of witches, but in this conversation, we highlight a few common themes.

Sandra Huber is a writer and PhD candidate in Interdisciplinary Humanities at Concordia University. She combines media studies, anthropology, and fine arts to look at communication with the dead within contemporary witchcraft. Her mind is a fathomless pond of richness, and we are honoured to share contemplative space with her -- we hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!

For more on on Sandra: https://sandrahuber.com

For more on Jasmine and Eliza, or to book a reading, head to http://www.kosmictonic.com.

For more on Kestrel: http://www.kestrelneathawk.com

To watch this episode or another on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk2BYaa4Efo 


For further reading:

Sandra's own Assembling the Morrow: a Poetics of Sleep

Peter Grey's Apocalyptic Witchcraft 

Austin Coppock's 36 Faces: The History, Astrology and Magic of the Decans 

This episode is devoted to the sign of Sagittarius: the roaming, seeking, unquenchable sign of the zodiac. We also look at the upcoming lunations (read: eclipses) for Sag Season 2020.

We hope you enjoy! Remember to share this episode with your favourite centaur ;)

For more on Jasmine and Eliza, or to book a reading, head to http://www.kosmictonic.com.

For more on Kestrel: http://www.kestrelneathawk.com

To watch this episode or another on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUkeiGLa_ZG9h8gqSvE1eAg

Every chart has its wet blankets. The question is: what do you do with them?

Enter planetary remediation,  a practice that boosts or appeases the ailing planets (or otherwise challenging placements) in your natal chart.

In this episode, we speak to astrologer, herbalist and artist, Debbie Stapleton, on that magic we know as remediation.


For more on on Debbie: https://www.modern-mystic.com/

For more on Jasmine and Eliza, or to book a reading, head to http://www.kosmictonic.com.

For more on Kestrel: http://www.kestrelneathawk.com

To watch this episode or another on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itnaJxWKj-Y

For Debbie's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMKXJrkDcis5XxG_BxVP6BA/videos?view=0


For more information:

Sphere + Sundry 

Austin Coppock's Planetary Remediation Course

Freedom Cole's ideas for remediation

The Greatness of Saturn: a Therapeutic Myth by Dr. Robert Svoboda

Blagrave’s Astrological Practice of Physick (1671) and Blagrave's Supplement or Enlargement to Mr. Nicholas Culpeper's English Physician (1674) by Joseph Blagrave

(We would post links, but we encourage you to buy these books from a supplier that does not help Jeff Bezos colonize the solar system. Even better if you can support your favourite local indie book seller!)

In this episode, we discuss the astrological timing technique Secondary Progressions with one of today's leading experts in the practice: Kelly Surtees.

Secondary Progressions use a form of symbolic time that exchanges a day for a year ...  By looking at the transits when a baby was 24 days old, for instance, we might peek into life-themes when the baby is 24 years old. When we apply this technique as astrologers, the results are astounding.

Learn more about this technique, as well as how to try it out yourself, in this episode. Enjoy!

For more on on Kelly: https://www.kellysastrology.com/

For more on Jasmine and Eliza, or to book a reading, head to http://www.kosmictonic.com.

For more on Kestrel: http://www.kestrelneathawk.com

To watch this episode or another on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lICAoGOFPQc&feature=youtu.be

Remember to leave a review! We so appreciate you tuning in.

In this episode, we discuss the sign of that mystical sea goat -- Capricorn, of mountains and Saturn. We talk about Solstice, the great conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter, as well as the upcoming lunations... including the first full moon in Cancer without a sign-based opposition to Saturn in three years! Hallelujah !

We also answer a question from a listener on the nature of astrology post-Copernican revolution.

We so love to hear your questions: send them at us via DM (@kosmictonic) or email!

For more on Jasmine and Eliza, or to book a reading, head to http://www.kosmictonic.com

For more on Kestrel: http://www.kestrelneathawk.com

To watch this episode or another on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNYPJG8Os_w

Remember to leave a review! We so appreciate you tuning in.

For more information on the themes of this episode...

Cosmos and Psyche by Richard Tarnas

Welcome to Season 2 of the Kosmic Tonic podcast. We're kicking off the year with Part 2 of our series on the astrology of a witch. In this episode, Amy Torok of the Missing Witches podcast joins us to discuss the astrology of Monica Sjöö, Swedish painter, writer, eco-feminist and instigator of the 1970s goddess movement (albeit from a critical, non-saccharine lens.)

Is there a witch you'd like us to explore in our next instalment of this series? Get in touch via Instagram (@kosmictonic) or Twitter (@kosmic_tonic). Alternatively, you can find our personal email addresses on our website.

Thank you for listening! If you're enjoying this podcast, we'd be so grateful if you left a review. We want to hear from you and we appreciate you tuning in. 

For more on on the Missing Witches podcast: https://www.missingwitches.com/

For more on Jasmine and Eliza, or to book a reading, head to http://www.kosmictonic.com.

For more on Kestrel: http://www.kestrelneathawk.com

To watch this episode or another on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFvFIhJNRK4

For further information ... 

Missing Witches: Recovering True Histories of Feminist Magic by Amy Torok and Risa Dickens (available now for pre-order)

The Great Cosmic Mother: Rediscovering the Religion of the Earth by Monica Sjöö

New Age and Armageddon : The Goddess or the Gurus? Towards a Feminist Vision of the Future by Monica Sjöö

Monica Sjöö's God Giving Birth (painting referenced in the episode)

Episode 9 of Missing Witches -  on Monica Sjöö

Astrology of a Witch Part 1 with Sandra Huber (who wrote a forward for Amy and Risa's forthcoming book!): listen here on Apple Podcasts or YouTube 

In this episode, we speak to Juanita Benedicto, co-creator of the Faunabelle tarot deck for children. Juanita has lived many lives, all of them rich (and frankly awe-inspiring.) Today, you can find Juanita in San Miguel de Allende, where she practices astrology and planetary magic. In this episode we talk magic and talismans; we talk compassion; we talk animals (and "animal ambassadors"); and importantly: we talk tarot and tarot for young ones.

At time of posting, there's still a week left on the Kickstarter campaign, if you want to support this beautiful project!

For more on on Faunabelle Tarot: https://starstoneandfable.com/faunabelle/ 

For more on Juanita: https://juanitabenedicto.com

For more on Jasmine and Eliza, or to book a reading, head to http://www.kosmictonic.com.

For more on Kestrel: http://www.kestrelneathawk.com

To watch this episode or another on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5CTv_rr_VM&feature=youtu.be

For further information:

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

Cosmos and Psyche by Richard Tarnas

Planetary Magic with Nina Gryphon: https://www.ninagryphon.com/

The Happiness Lab: https://www.happinesslab.fm/

Dr. Dan Siegel on parenting 

We're back with our series on the signs of the zodiac. This episode contemplates the fixed air of Aquarius - maybe the stubbornest sign of the zodiac to encounter in an intellectual debate, but their ability to dismantle and solve problems (often system-level problems) is something to behold.

In this episode we talk about reason, the mind (as well as those shadow air themes: disembodiment, detachment.) We talk about the Water Bearer and the Star card (affiliated with Aquarius in Western occult correspondences). We also discuss the upcoming lunations, which are both gobsmacking in their own right.

By the way, we so love to hear your questions: send them at us via DM (@kosmictonic) or email!

For more on Jasmine and Eliza, or to book a reading, head to http://www.kosmictonic.com

For more on Kestrel: http://www.kestrelneathawk.com

To watch this episode avec dreamy VHS montage on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBwWA06R9-A

Remember to leave a review! We so appreciate you tuning in.

In this episode, we turn to the dwarf planet, Ceres. Discovered over a century before Pluto, Ceres has received considerably less air time. Jasmine, Kestrel and Eliza explore the astronomy, myth and astrological archetype that surrounds Ceres, that great mother on the threshold. Themes include: parenting, death, grief and loss, eating disorders, as well as her role in the astrology of 2020.

For more on Jasmine and Eliza, or to book a reading, head to http://www.kosmictonic.com

For more on Kestrel: http://www.kestrelneathawk.com

To watch this episode avec dreamy VHS montage on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYWi21T629c&feature=youtu.be

For more information:

Why the Dwarf Planet Ceres is so Fascinating: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9ZQusjeO2c

Ceres at the Crossroads of Civilization by Gray Crawford: https://graycrawford.net/2020/04/02/ceres-at-the-crossroads-of-civilization/

Parenting the Planets consultation with Jasmine Richardson: https://kosmictonic.com/astrology-readings-jasmine-richardson

Wild Edge of Sorrow by Francis Weller

Asteroid Goddesses by Demetra George

Astrology for the Authentic Self by Demetra George

Goddesses in Everywoman by Jean Bolen


Remember to leave a review! We so appreciate you tuning in.

In this episode, we speak to djenneba drammeh about Mercury's Brood, a black queer-led  anthology featuring emerging, established, and marginalized voices in astrology (to quote directly from their Kickstarter campaign.)

djenneba is a writer and second-generation astrologer, currently wending down the path of Hellenistic Astrology. In their words, Mercury's Brood is a time capsule, "documenting astro thought as it develops and thoughtfully considers today."

Mercury's Brood reached their Kickstarter fundraising goal in 9 days - a testament to how vital and necessary this project is for our community. There's still a week to go in the campaign, and they are SO CLOSE to double-funding (and creating more time and space for the team to focus on this at full-tilt.) The campaign closes on February 25. You can support Mercury's Brood (and take home a copy of your own) here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/djenneba/mercurys-brood-astrology-anthology

Check out some of djenneba's writing (or book a consultation) here: https://www.girlimtrying.com/

Thanks, as always, for tuning in! 

While no sign is our favourite, we do have a soft spot for the Fish. Both Kestrel and Jasmine have Pisces moons, and we often discuss that axis between Virgo (mastery, discernment, control) and Pisces (trust, release, merging.) It's one of our faves. In this episode, we explore some of the qualities of Pisces as a sign, as well as the upcoming lunations. (We’re at the halfway point between eclipses!)

Please do share this episode with friends and leave us some stars. We’re grateful for you being here!

To book a reading with Jasmine and/or Eliza, head over to:
www.kosmictonic.com 

To book a reading with Kestrel: www.kestrelneathawk.com

For more information: 36 Secrets by T. Susan Chang
https://www.lulu.com/en/ca/shop/t-susan-chang/36-secrets/paperback/product-zzrd79.html

We are thrilled to release this conversation on the FIXED STARS with the magical, inimitable Amaya Rourke.

In this episode, we discuss how to incorporate the fixed stars into your astrological and magical praxes. On a foundational level, the fixed stars will stretch your focus from that narrow band of the ecliptic (our Zodiac) to 360 degrees of night sky. It’s a stepping into three dimensions - and the concepts may be hard to grok at first (disclaimer!), but immensely powerful.

Amaya is a practiced astrologer and star mage, and in this conversation, she guides us through technical concepts like parans, heliacal rising and setting stars, as well as more numinous ideas, like animism and theurgy. We discuss how to build relationships with these beings, how to incorporate them into our magic, and so much more. We hope you enjoy!

For more on Amaya: http://heartwarriorpath.com/

To book a reading with Jasmine and/or Eliza, head over to:
www.kosmictonic.com 

To book a reading with Kestrel: www.kestrelneathawk.com

Extra resources:

Free astrology classes with Stormie Grace: https://www.stormiegrace.com/

Christopher Warnock's magic classes: https://www.renaissanceastrology.com/ 

Bernadette Brady's books on the fixed stars + software 

www.astro.com star report

36 Faces by Austin Coppock 

Secrets of the Ancient Skies, Volumes 1 & 2  by Diana Rosenberg 

Star Circle by Ivy Merriot 

In this episode, we walk alongside those sky beings known as the Centaurs.

David Leskowitz offers centauric healing and attunement sessions, which introduce participants to the energy of four healing centaurs through sound, visualization and active imagination techniques. 

We discuss how Chariklo informed the year-if-not-decade-defining stellium in Capricorn last January, as well as how these asteroids can show up in your birth chart. We explore the question of healing, of "wounds", and how to incorporate these guides into your magic or meditative practice. We also look at how Chiron and Chariklo will figure in upcoming lunations.

For more on David, or to attend a Centaur Attunement session: https://centaurs.space/

For David's article on the line-up in 2020 (ft. Chariklo): https://www.astro.com/astrology/opa_article200219_e.htm

Also mentioned:

Carl Jung's Memories, Dreams, Reflections

Dane Rudhyar: "The Way Through"

In this episode, we discuss the cardinal fire sign of Aries with one of our fave Aries risings: Anya Kaats. 

Some questions we ponder: how do Aries folk experience fear?  How does Mars leave its imprint? What's the difference between being self-sustaining, or self-sovereign, and selfish? 

We also touch on the coming lunations, including the Libra full moon (opposite the Sun conjunct Venus and Chiron -- this one feels... tender. If also fiery and sharp-edged.) 

Anya hosts two podcasts: The Millennial's Guide to Saving the World and Whore Rapport. Check out her offerings here: http://anyakaats.com/

Jasmine, Kestrel and Eliza can all be found here: www.kosmictonic.com 

In this episode, we referred to... 

36 Secrets by T. Susan Chang
https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/t-susan-chang/36-secrets/paperback/product-zzrd79.html

As well as tidbits from:

Austin Coppock 
The Astrology Podcast 
Gray Crawford 

Thank you for listening! It would mean so much to us if you shared this episode with a friend, left a review and/or a 5 star rating. We appreciate you for being here!

Next up in our Goddess series: the asteroid, Juno. In this episode, we explore the myth and astrological archetype that surrounds the "Sacred Consort" (who was a badass deity in her own right before defined as the wife of Jupiter / Zeus.) Themes include: connection, commitment, partnership, collaboration, attachment and MORE.

For more on Jasmine, Eliza and Kestrel, or to book a reading, head to http://www.kosmictonic.com

For more information:

Asteroid Goddesses by Demetra George

Astrology for the Authentic Self by Demetra George

Goddesses in Everywoman by Jean Bolen

Mary Magdalene Revealed: The First Apostle, Her Feminist Gospel & the Christianity We Haven't Tried Yet by Meggan Watterson

Sphere + Sundry 

In this episode, we meet with Reema Ghannoum, the founder of the Jupiter Method of interior design.  TheJupiter method involves arranging and adorning your living space to facilitate better flow and harmony. Reema draws inspiration from the birth charts (and astrocartography lines!) of her clients, and applies these details to wider principles of Feng Shui.

Check out Reema’s Instagram @reemafromjupiter or check out her website
https://bestcase.life/

For more on Jasmine, Eliza and Kestrel: @kosmictonic on Instagram // @kosmic_tonic on Twitter // http://www.kosmictonic.com 

Happy Taurus season!

In this episode, we explore the sign Taurus with our resident Taurus rising friend, Ursula Duffy. Ursula is an astrologer, aromatherapist, and medium. Together, we talk sensuality and sexuality; we talk natural healing;
 we talk scents and food and beer. And of course, we talk astro weather, and the upcoming lunations.

We are so grateful for all of your listens, your shares, your likes, your reviews. Keep them coming!

For more on Ursula Duffy:
https://www.ursaalchemy.com/

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel or Eliza:
www.kosmictonic.com 

For more information:

The Inner Sky by Steven Forrest

It is our extreme pleasure to release this conversation with
T. Susan Chang and Mel Meleen of the Fortune's Wheelhouse Podcast!

In this episode, we dig into all manner of esoterica — from the tarot to the Hermetic Qabalah, to ritual and creation and magic and ensoulment and psychology and MORE.

All three of us are mega fans of Susie and Mel, and we were so grateful to pick their ample brains over this hour. We hope you enjoy this chat as much as we did!

For more on Susie and Mel’s podcast, head over to the Fortune’s Wheelhouse Patreon page:
https://www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse

For more on T. Susan Chang:
https://www.tsusanchang.com/

For more on Mel Meleen, or to purchase one of her tarot decks:
http://www.tabulamundi.com

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel and Eliza:
www.kosmictonic.com

To plumb deeper still:

Tarot Deciphered by T. Susan Chang and Mel Meleen:
https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738764474 

36 Secrets by T. Susan Chang:
https://www.lulu.com/en/ca/shop/t-susan-chang/36-secrets/paperback/product-zzrd79.html

Tarot Correspondences
by T. Susan Chang: https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738755120

777 by Aleister Crowley 

Happy Gemini Season!

In this episode, we explore the tropes and tendencies of the sign of the Twins — our chatty, flirty, brainy, shapeshifting, trickster alchemists of the zodiac. 

We also discuss the upcoming lunations (read: ECLIPSE SEASON) and astro weather (read: MERCURY RETROGRADE).

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel and Eliza:

www.kosmictonic.com

For more on the folks and sources we mention:

Scott Miller - https://www.scottdmiller.com/

Jason Holley - http://jasonholley.net/astrology 

Climbing Grief Fund - https://americanalpineclub.org/grieffund 

Climbing Grief Fund Talk: "Demystifying Psychotherapy" - https://americanalpineclub.org/grief-fund-offerings 

NYT Article on Herd Immunity: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/03/health/covid-herd-immunity-vaccine.html 

Ancient Astrology in Theory and Practice by Demetra George

In this episode, we discuss the tradition of evolutionary astrology with Sabrina Monarch.

We explore a great many juicy questions, such as: what the lunar nodes reveal about your soul's journey; how Pluto can be used in shadow work; and what astrology can hint about past lives. 

For more on Sabrina Monarch:
https://monarchastrology.com/

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel and Eliza:
www.kosmictonic.com

To plumb deeper still:

Sabrina's new book! The Garden of Sleeping Hammers

Pluto: The Evolutionary Journey of the Soul, Volume 1 by Jeff Green

Internal Family Systems Therapy by Richard C. Schwartz

In this episode, we explore the archetype and astrology of the cardinal water sign Cancer. We discuss the traits of Cancer as an archetype — from its emotional weather systems to its lunar (even umbilical) intuition, to that flinty shell that can be raised as a protective shield. As always with our episodes on the signs, we also talk about the general themes for Cancer season this year, including the upcoming lunations.

Thank you for listening! We would be ever so grateful if you shared this episode with a friend or on social media… and of course, hit subscribe and leave us a review! 

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel and Eliza:

www.kosmictonic.com

For more on the folks and sources we mention:

36 Faces by Austin Coppock 

Mars and Venus joined together on July 13th — a conjunction that occurs every two years or so (retrogrades depending). These planets represent the archetypes of the lovers, the chemical attraction between opposites, the alchemy of merging two distinct elements into a third. To honour this holy and sexy union, we recorded an episode on this conjunction and what it might mean for us.

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel and Eliza:
www.kosmictonic.com

For more information, including texts we allude to:

36 Faces by Austin Coppock

Romeo and Juliet 

The Greek myth of Aphrodite, Eros and Psyche

Happy Leo season! 

The usual pool party begins with a bit of rain, as the Sun approaches an opposition to Saturn for the first ten days. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t show up with all the glitz and glam you can forage from your diva-auntie’s closet. 

In this episode, we explore questions of pride and self-worth, ego strength, playfulness, what to do with your Leo children and MORE. 

We also discuss the upcoming lunations, which include not one but two full moons in Aquarius. The first with Saturn breathing down its neck, the second at the end of the season in later-August. 

Thank you for listening! We’re so grateful for all your reviews, stars, and shares… keep them coming! 

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel or Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com

For more information on the books and content we mentioned:

The Wisdom of Trauma, a film by Dr. Gabor Maté

The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self by Michael Easter

In this episode, we explore the archetype and astrology of the asteroid Vesta. Vesta is named after the Roman Goddess of the hearth, whose Greek counterpart is known as Hestia. Vesta is the first born and the last born child of Saturn, the Goddess who refused to marry or couple with other Gods, despite the pursuit of suitors like Apollo or Poseidon. In astrology, she represents the principle of focus (the Latin word for hearth) and devotion — especially that devotion that flows, not to another human, but to whatever craft, art or worship one has dedicated themselves to. Vesta is the sister, the priestess, the keeper of the flame. 

Joining us for this episode is the wonderful astrologer Bear Ryver. Together, we explore the ideas of sacred sexuality, celibacy, meditation, the flame, purification through desire, and many other fertile rabbit holes. Join us, won’t you?

For more on Bear: https://psycheandsoulastrology.com/

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel and Eliza: www.kosmiconic.com

For more information on what we discussed in this episode:

Jenn Zahrt (astrologer, writer, editor) - https://jennzahrt.com/ 

Asteroid Goddesses by Demetra George 

Michael Pollen - https://michaelpollan.com/about/ 

Hermann Hesse

Jason Holley’s Norwac pre-conference workshop on sect - https://norwac.net/downloads/category/speakers/holley-jason/

Pallas K. Augustine’s work on the IC - https://www.patreon.com/nineofwands 

Happy Virgo Season!

We are delighted to welcome onto the show Whitney Will (aka Starhearth Astrology) to discuss the sign and archetype of VIRGO. Themes include: excellence (and that pressure Virgo people tend to apply to themselves); dedication to ideals; worthiness; the beauty of form; witchcraft; practical magic; and that double-bodied merging between the divine and human that we see in the "winged maiden." As usual, we also discuss the upcoming lunations, including the new moon on September 6 and the Pisces full moon on the 20th. 

And… this just in: we’re launching a monthly give-away for free readings with Jasmine, Kestrel and Eliza! 

Tune into the episode for details.

For more on Whitney (and to sign up for one of her delicious course offerings): https://www.starhearthastrology.com/

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel and Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com

For books and more information:

Steven Forrest’s The Inner Sky

Brené Brown’s Gifts of Imperfection 

We are so thrilled to release this episode with traditional astrologer and astro mage, Nina Gryphon! Together, we explore the ancient branch of horary astrology, in which a chart is drawn for the moment a question is asked. This is astrology at its most divinatory, if not downright magical in its logic (while at the same time complex and rigorous.) We also discuss the practice of astrological magic, including the construction of magical talismans. Other topics include: theology, finding lost pets, the fixed stars, reincarnation, dreams, and much more. 

For more on Nina Gryphon: https://www.ninagryphon.com/

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel or Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com

For more information:

Nina’s horary course at Kepler College - https://www.keplercollege.org/index.php/program/catalog/298-certificate-alternate-traditions/987-cs205a 

The Handbook of Chinese Horoscopes by Laura Lau and Theodora Lau

Llewellyn's Complete Book of Tarot: A Comprehensive Guide by Tony Lewis

The Horary Textbook by John Frawley

Benjamin Dykes

Emerald Tablet

Ali Olomi (@aaolomi on Twitter)

Mystical Astrology According to Ibn 'Arabi  by Titus Burckhardt

Happy Libra Season! 

We started these chats on the signs last Scorpio season, which means this is our last episode of the series. (Haven’t checked out the others? Go back and give a listen!) 

In this episode, we explore the archetype of Libra (with our own resident Libra Sun, Jasmine.) Yes, it gets the reputation for being the “nice” sign, but Lady Justice also wields a sword. We explore the complexities of this sign as well as discuss the upcoming lunations, which include some major cazimi moments (we explain what that means in the episode) and some probing investigation courtesy of Pluto. 

Also, here’s some exciting news: Kosmic Tonic is working with Constellation Coffee to release a line of Kosmic Tonic Teas! The first one, for Libra season, is designed to help cleanse the kidneys (the organ that Libra rules.) 

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel and Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com

For more information on ideas discussed on the podcast:

Astrology: Using the Wisdom of the Stars in Your Everyday Life by Carole Taylor
Nina Gryphon - https://www.ninagryphon.com/
Austin Coppock - https://austincoppock.com/
Constellation Coffee Company - https://www.constellationcoffeeco.com/kosmictonic

In this episode, we speak to writer, educator and dream coach Steven Kampmann. 

This chat was a wild and wending ride… we cover such topics as Carl Jung, healing through dreams, Steven’s journey with Parkinson’s (and how it’s impacted his dreams), the anima vs. the animus, archetypes and shadow. (And so much more, honestly!) 

For more on Steven, his dreams course, or to listen to his podcast, check out: www.thedreamscourse.org

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel and Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com

For more information on the books or topics we discussed:

Goodbye Parkinson’s, Hello Life! By Alex Kerten and David Brinn

Demien by Hermann Hesse

Jung on Astrology by Safron Rossi

I am That by Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj

The Great (Hulu series)

The poems of Mary Oliver

Meditation with Sam Harris 

In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Holly Truhlar to the show: grief therapist, writer, facilitator, threshold tender, and guardian of a dachshund, mule, and donkey… among many other roles and talents! 

Together, we discuss grief, animals, Hecate, initiation, the moon, and so much more. 

For more on Holly: https://www.hollytruhlar.com/

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel, and Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com

For more on the books or topics we mentioned:

The podcast Glitch Bottle ft. Jack Grayle - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=karq7jUvsLw

The Hades Moon by Judy Hall

The Wild Edge of Sorrow by Francis Weller

The Threshold Community hosted by Holly Truhlar and Carmen Spagnola - https://www.thethresholdcommunity.com/

Climbing Grief Fund - https://americanalpineclub.org/grieffund

Raw Grief - Collapse Care - https://www.hollytruhlar.com/raw-grief/ 

As Neptune stations direct in Pisces, it feels timely that we drop an episode on this planet of dream, delusion, murk, poetry, music, inspiration, intoxication, and escape (among other themes — Neptune is notoriously hard to "pin down.”)

Joining us is our friend and colleague, Stephanie Warner, a poet, astrologer, scholar, and Astrology Writer for @CHANI.app.

Together, we explore: dreams, astral projection, the myths of Neptune and Poseidon, midlife transits, Neptune’s influence on art and culture, past Neptune-Jupiter conjunctions, and their once-in-a-lifetime (or several lifetimes) conjunction in Pisces, which happens in April 2022. It’s a packed episode, and we hope you enjoy (and share with all your friends!) 

For more on Stephanie Warner, check out her Substack  https://substack.com/profile/22745051-stephanie-warner or IG @dark_moon_astrology

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel, and Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com

For more information on this episode:

The Jupiter-Neptune cycle by Dane Rudhyar - https://www.khaldea.com/rudhyar/astroarticles/jupiter_neptune.php

In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Thea Anderson on the show for an episode on the lunar mansions.

What are the lunar mansions, you ask?

You can think of them as a sort of lunar zodiac. While the Sun passes through 12 signs in a year, the Moon passes through 28 lunar mansions every month. Medieval astrologers and mages used the lunar mansions to time certain events, as well as rites of magic. 

Thea has studied astrology and magic with Sam Reynolds, Austin Coppock, Nina Gryphon, and Jack Grayle (among others!) Along with being a practiced astro mage, astrologer, and writer, she’s also the Director of Production at @chani.app. We couldn’t ask for a more knowledgeable and ideal guide for our journey into the Mansions of the Moon. 

Note that this episode covers material that’s a little more advanced… but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t tune in if you’re a beginner! We all have to start somewhere. 

Thanks for listening! Please share profusely! We hope you enjoy!

For more on Thea: http://theanichelle.com/astrologytarot

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel, and Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com

For more on the topics in this episode:

Nina Gryphon’s astro magic course: https://www.keplercollege.org/index.php/program/catalog/826-cs201a

Jack Grayle on Glitch Bottle: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/074-hekate-pgm-paradox-with-jack-grayle-glitch-bottle/id1235137914?i=1000498317829

Mansions of the Moon: A Lunar Zodiac for Astrology and Magic by Christopher Warnock

Warnock’s course on Lunar Mansions: https://www.renaissanceastrology.com/minicoursemansionsinfo.html

Thea’s article on Harriet Tubman: https://www.astro.com/astrology/tma_article210706_e.htm 

Picatrix

Agrippa’s 3 Books of Occult Philosophy