Hermetic Astrology Podcast
232 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsOne of the top Astrology Podcasts for more than a decade, Hermetic Astrology Podcast features illuminating, inspirational and transformative correspondence between the primal powers of Above & Below...-more at www.DreamAstrologer.com
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2019 Summer Forecast
June 26, 2019 18:47 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBMercury crosses the ecliptic heading south, initiating the upcoming retrograde loop. Venus is in fast direct motion and moving toward crossing the ecliptic heading north. All this leads to a big planetary rendezvous in late August. Tune in to find out what it all means! See graphics on Youtube
Astrology & The World Tree
June 15, 2019 16:10 - 1 hour - 65 MBGary interviews special guest Tami Brunk of Astrology for Earth Renewal. Tami tells us about her mix of ecology, activism and shamanic astrology and then Gary and Tami discuss the Astrology of the Galactic Equator, the Lunar Nodes and how these relate to the mythic concept of the World Tree.
Mercury joins Mars out of bounds
May 28, 2019 18:56 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBMercury joins Mars out of bounds. See graphics on Youtube. Gary demonstrates declination, out of bounds, parallels and antiscia -and explains how these lesser known conditions are affecting the current planetary weather.
Astrological Magic
May 15, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBGary & special guest Christopher Warnock discuss the importance of lineage, history and classical training in astrology. Then we take on magic, electional astrology & the creation and usage of Talismans.
Mars out of bounds in Gemini
April 23, 2019 16:41 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBMars is out of bounds from Apr 20-Jun 12. See graphics on Youtube. Gary talks about the Gemini part of this transit, and the most sensitive dates in that time frame. Then Gary talks more about the fiery and watery paths of transformation, what they each look like and how we can access and use the current energies to progress on our spiritual paths.
Jupiter & Philosophy
April 12, 2019 19:48 - 2 hours - 111 MBGary & special guest Sam Reynolds discuss the philosophical underpinnings of why and how we think the living language of Astrology does and does not work -as well as how it reflects the human experience.
Aries Ingress 2019
March 23, 2019 17:15 - 49 minutes - 45 MBGary takes us through the history and usage of Ingress charts and then breaks down the current Ingress to render a 6 month Alchemical/Magical forecast. See Youtube for visuals
Mercury in Pisces -Nigredo
February 28, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBMercury is just past evening elongation, where it made the first of a series of three alignments in the 3rd decan of Pisces -near the stars of Pegasus. Come explore the mythic potentials of both archetypes to see how they may manifest in your life. See Youtube for visuals
The Aquarian Mythos
February 09, 2019 23:30 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBGary & special guest Gray Crawford discuss the archetypal mythos of Aquarius through the lens of Greek (Ganymede), Mesopotamian (Enki/Ea) and Egyptian (Hapi) cultures. We also work in classical and evolutionary astrology as well as Jungian ideas. In true Aquarian fashion, there's something for everyone!
Jupiter and Saturn 2019
January 17, 2019 16:04 - 59 minutes - 38.8 MBGary & special guest Gemini Brett discuss the power of Astrology & the Astrology of power. Jupiter and Saturn are in signs of equal Solar power, forming an Antiscia or midpoint with the Solstice axis on Jan 22. See 2nd half, with visuals, at link below https://youtu.be/Oey5n99GPHc?t=3434
Partial Solar Eclipse in Capricorn
January 02, 2019 20:52 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBEclipse season is upon us again! Tune in as Gary and special guest Julene Louis discuss the nature of eclipses, the families or Saros series they belong to and the role of Ketu or the South Node with this particular eclipse.
Morning Star Magic 3.0
December 19, 2018 15:30 - 43 minutes - 34.3 MBMercury is moving into conjunction with Jupiter and Antares, making the final of a series of three alignments in the 1st decan of Sagittarius. Tune in to hear the mythological story and occult history of this star, and some ideas for practical magic from this alignment and as Jupiter transits Sagittarius for the rest of the year.
In the Heart of Sagittarius 2.0
November 27, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBToday Mercury is in the Heart of the Sun, making the second of a series of three alignments in the 1st decan of Sagittarius. Tune in as Gary expertly re-frames how the retrograde process represents a profound transformative opportunity, from an holistic and integral perspective. Gary then adds Jupiter and Antares into the mix, before returning to the primordial spirit of Fire via a reading from his popular new book, The Mercury Elemental Year.
On Venus Direct, Re-Birth & Gnosis
November 16, 2018 14:39 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBToday Venus turns direct, and rapidly moves toward Her greatest brightness on Dec 1. That will be the third of a series of three alignments which occur in the last degrees of Libra and first degrees of Scorpio. Tune in as Gary frames the retrograde journey through the lens of a Universal alchemical process of transformation, which is symbolized by a series of five Bird spirits. This final phase of the Rubedo or reddening is represented by the Pelican and the Phoenix.
In the Heart of Scorpio
October 26, 2018 13:54 - 58 minutes - 45.9 MBToday Venus is in the Heart of the Sun, at Her closest approach to Earth -the closest approach of any planet. This is the second of a series of three alignments which occur in the last degrees of Libra and first degrees of Scorpio. Tune in as Gary frames the retrograde journey through the lens of a Universal alchemical process of transformation, which is symbolized by a series of five Bird spirits. Once you know the map, the retrograde can become an opportunity instead of an obstacle.
On Venus Retrograde, Shadows, Light & Abnormality
September 19, 2018 17:30 - 55 minutes - 43.6 MBVenus is shining at Her brightest as Evening Star. This is the first of a series of three alignments which occur in the last degrees of Libra and first degrees of Scorpio. Tune in as Gary reframes the upcoming retrograde journey, first through the lens of a Universal alchemical process of transformation, and later, as an astronomical loop de loop roller-coaster ride!
Venus opposite Mars
June 21, 2018 20:16 - 57 minutes - 59.1 MBToday marks a turning point not just in the yearly Solar cycle (Solstice) but also a turning point in the relationship of Venus and Mars. Tune in as Gary talks more about this rare opposition, the likes of which we haven't seen since 1860, and illustrates these energy shifts with his usual grounded practical advice and examples.
Chiron in Aries
April 26, 2018 20:13 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBPart 1: Mercury is making the third of a series of three alignments in the 2nd decan of Aries, Saturn is stationing on Facies, and Mars is moving into parallel with Saturn and Pluto. Part 2: Chiron in Aries: Gary explores the astronomical, personal and spiritual implications of Chiron as a maker of medicine, raiser of consciousness and revealer of complexity.
In the Heart of Aries
March 15, 2018 23:00 - 54 minutes - 62.1 MBMercury is making the first of a series of three alignments in the 2nd decan of Aries, from now through the end of April. Tune in as Gary expertly re-frames how the retrograde process represents a profound transformative opportunity, from an holistic and integral perspective, through the element of Fire, and the Mythic scripts from the stars.
Mars in Sagittarius
February 12, 2018 23:07 - 45 minutes - 51.6 MBToday Mars joins forces with the intense fixed star Antares and will be interacting all month with the powerful and long-lasting Saturn-Pluto parallel. Tune in as Gary likens these to the Alchemical operations of calcination and separation and explains how we can work with these energies for personal transformation and growth.
Sun Venus conjunct Pluto in Capricorn
January 09, 2018 21:32 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBToday Venus moves through the Heart of the Sun, on the far side of Earth. All three are aligned with Pluto, as Pluto is making one of its rare crossings of the Ecliptic. Tune in as Gary interprets the chart of this extraordinary conjunction, which will be active for (at least) the next 9 months, as the spiritual impulse of this moment will be gradually embodied by a series of successive Lunar alignments over the course of 7 months this Spring and Summer.
Galactic Sol Niger & The Capricorn Re-Model
December 21, 2017 19:28 - 1 hour - 39.1 MBToday we have the Sun's yearly ingress to Capricorn at the Winter Solstice or Yule. Along with Sol, we have Saturn, traditionally associated with the alchemical operation of Nigredo or Blackening. Gary reviews the basic expressions of the Capricorn and Saturn archetypes and how this mutual ingress represents a chance for fundamental updates to our ideas and experience of structure and authority. Finally, we'll also touch on the more esoteric factors of the Galactic equator and planetar...
The Heart of Sagittarius
November 24, 2017 17:56 - 56 minutes - 34.9 MBMercury is making a series of three alignments in the 3rd decan of Sagittarius from now through the end of the year. Tune in as Gary expertly re-frames how the retrograde process represents a profound transformative opportunity, from an holistic and integral perspective. Gary also shares a reading from his popular new book, The Mercury Elemental Year, and info on how to get a FREE trial subscription for this month's premium content, as well as a chance at a free one year subscription to ALL ...
Venus conjunct Mars in Virgo
October 05, 2017 20:51 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBThe two planets closest to Earth are joining in the sign of the Harvest Goddess. This is the second of 3 consecutive Venus-Mars conjunctions to occur in Virgo, and also part of a 5 conjunction, 7 year cycle which began and ends in Leo. Tune in as Gary expertly outlines the psychological, historical and socio-political ramifications of the 2 year, 7 year and 300 year Venus-Mars cycles.
Outer Planet Smorgasbord
September 19, 2017 20:24 - 56 minutes - 35 MBThe gas giants Jupiter and Saturn are moving out of their sextile aspect and now the focus is on their interaction with the invisible planets Uranus and Pluto. Tune in as Gary outlines the psychological, historical and socio-political ramifications of the intense and long-lasting Saturn-Pluto parallel. Then we outline opportunities for liberation represented by the Jupiter-Uranus opposition, especially as Venus interacts with them by antiscia and contra-antiscia at the Equinox and for severa...
The Heart of Virgo
August 27, 2017 18:38 - 41 minutes - 25.6 MBMercury passes by the Sun, in the middle of his backward trickster medicine dance through Virgo, the final conjunction in Earth signs for several years. Tune in as Gary reviews the expressions of the Earth archetype, both in terms of the current Mercury cycle as well as the 200 year Jupiter-Saturn cycle in Earth which is rapidly coming to a close.
Eclipse Myths
July 31, 2017 14:20 - 52 minutes - 32.4 MBEclipse season is upon us! Tune in as Gary shares the wonderful Vedic eclipse myth called Samudra Manthan, as well as lessons he's learned about how to deal with eclipses. Gary also shares the Western myth of the Fisher King and illuminates the role of the Behenian (magical) and Royal star Regulus.
Gas Giant Magic
June 27, 2017 19:39 - 51 minutes - 31.6 MBJupiter and Saturn are both visible in the evening sky and moving toward the final aspect (sextile) of their final cycle begun in Earth signs (Taurus in 2000). Tune in as Gary shares lessons he's learned about both the signs Jupiter and Saturn are transiting, as well as the magical stars involved.
The Heart of Aries
March 25, 2017 20:32 - 42 minutes - 26.4 MBToday Venus moves through the Heart of the Sun at 5 Aries. Tune in as Gary shares lessons he's learned from three teachers for how to interpret, delineate and apply this event to transform your relationships, values and aesthetic experiences over the next 9 months.
South Node Solar Eclipse in Pisces
February 24, 2017 18:58 - 42 minutes - 26.5 MBTune in as Gary explains in practical down to earth terms how this particular eclipse is configured, in terms of the planets and energies involved and how you can work with them in your life. This final eclipse in Pisces represents the final stage and finishing touches to what we can think of as the "Pisces re-model project" -as Pisces is an area that's been pretty tumultuous the last couple years, and really in flux since 2007. This theme of endings and letting go allows us to move on to...
Morning Star Magic
January 14, 2017 19:57 - 41 minutes - 25.1 MBWe have 3 morning star planets for the first time in almost a year! Tune in as Gary explains how Morning sky planets encourage self focus and exploration Jupiter is with Spica in Libra encouraging us to Dream and expand our self-development projects. Mercury is making his third pass through Capricorn, showing us little seeds of the future via the major "Capricorn re-model project" that will be kicking off next year when Saturn enters Capricorn. Meanwhile in the evening sky, Venus and M...
The Heart of Capricorn 2.0
December 11, 2016 22:59 - 51 minutes - 32.2 MBMercury reaches maximum elongation from the Sun today, in the same degrees where he will eventually make a conjunction with the Sun in the middle of his backward trickster medicine dance through Capricorn. Tune in as Gary reviews the basic expressions of the Capricorn archetype as a Zodiac sign and how Mercury's stirring of the Capricorn archetype and fixed star Facies offers each of us an opportunity to re-frame and renew the targets and goals we focus on in our own lives.
Twin Evening Stelliums
August 16, 2016 21:31 - 45 minutes - 26.6 MBMercury reaches greatest elongation today, the first of three alignments with the Sun in Virgo near the star Denebola. Alongside are Venus and Jupiter. Higher in the evening sky we find Mars and Saturn in Sagittarius with the bright red star Antares. Tune in as Gary breaks down what these these two groups are about, how they represent the classic Alchemical pair of the fixed and the volatile, and how letting go of something in one area can allow something new in the other.
Twin Evening Appearances
July 16, 2016 00:46 - 33 minutes - 19.5 MBMercury and Venus are in the process of returning to visibility in the evening sky. This means we have all five visible planets in the evening sky for the next month, an interesting counterpoint to February's morning sky alignment. Tune in as Gary shares examples from literature illustrating the basic qualities of evening, and how this applies not only to what may be appearing in your life now, and how to handle it, but also how to help it grow over the next seven months.
The One and the Many
June 04, 2016 19:13 - 54 minutes - 33.1 MBToday we have the New Moon in Gemini and this event is also part of the larger configuration of a Mutable Grand Cross which includes the superior conjunction of Venus. We can use these events and their significations as a metaphor for the Alchemical Union of Opposites via a Third and the doctrine of the Tria Prima. Tune in as Gary illustrates this process via diverse examples including the historical, philosophical, mythical, psychological and spiritual.
The Subtle & the Gross
April 18, 2016 16:27 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBToday we have both the Retrograde station of Mars conjunct Antares, the Heart of the Scorpion, and the maximum elongation of Mercury as evening star in Taurus -which prefigures the upcoming Transit of Mercury on May 9. We can use these two events and their significations as a metaphor for the Alchemical operation of Distillation, where the subtle spiritual force of a substance is drawn out and concentrated into a healing elixir. Tune in as Gary illustrates this process via diverse examples i...
Jupiter square Saturn
March 23, 2016 18:05 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBToday we have the 2nd of a series of 3 Jupiter-Saturn squares for 2015-16, which together represent the harvest phase of a 20 year cycle. Gary talks about how this cycle has its seed point in Taurus and explores what that means, how it might look in your life and what you can still do about it. Then we look forward to the next cycle which begins in only 5 years in the sign of Aquarius. This gives us a framework or context within which to understand how these squares and the current state of ...
Twin Morning Stars
February 05, 2016 20:44 - 46 minutes - 21.1 MBMercury and Venus are conjunct all month, and Gary talks about how this conjunction is experienced very differently first in Capricorn as a purification or release of energy and then later in Aquarius as an intake of new energy and ability to move ahead. There's something for everyone in this episode with a smorgasbord of traditional, classical and modern ideas. Gary explains in his inimitable down to earth fashion the difference between Morning Star and Midnight Star planets, Venus' descent...
The Heart of Capricorn
January 14, 2016 14:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBMercury passes by the Sun today, in the middle of his backward trickster medicine dance through Capricorn. Tune in as Gary reviews the historical expressions of the Capricorn archetype as a structuring mechanism for human society and explores the possibilities that Mercury's stirring of the Capricornian stewpot offers each of us to re-frame and renew the structuring forces in our own lives.
Twin Appearances
December 18, 2015 20:58 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBTwo planets are currently in the process of crossing the threshold of visibility. Saturn is making an appearance as morning star and Mercury is appearing as evening star. Gary discusses these two appearances via the chart of the recent Paris Agreement. We close with a discussion of Mercury's upcoming triple-alignments on the South Node of Saturn and how they afford each of us an opportunity to make the same kind of landmark turning point in our own lives.
Saturn square Neptune 1.0 (Saturn in the UnderWorld)
November 19, 2015 21:08 - 1 hour - 40.8 MBTune in as Gary discusses the current Saturn-Neptune square, the two faces or sides of Saturn (which are currently in transition) and the nature of our current placement within the Saturn-Neptune cycle.
Aries Blood Moon
September 26, 2015 20:14 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBTune in as Gary discusses the current Lunar Eclipse in Aries, with the ruler Mars conjunct Regulus in Virgo and square to Saturn in Sagittarius. Gary also covers the Saros series chart for the family to which this eclipse belongs, which also has Jupiter in Virgo but has the Moon in Cancer -which is Pope Francis' rising sign.
Jupiter in phasis opposite Neptune
September 15, 2015 19:04 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBTune in as Gary discusses the heliacal rise or visible emergence of Jupiter out from under the Sun's beams, what it means for a planet to ingress a sign while invisible or under the beams, as well as what to expect from and how to handle the unbounded energies of Jupiter's opposition to Neptune.
Venus conjunct the Sun @ 23 Leo
August 15, 2015 14:51 - 51 minutes - 35 MBVenus makes Her conjunction with the Sun at 2:22pm EDT on Saturday August 15, 2015. This chart expresses the Solar seed of consciousness, the Shiva awareness that seeks Shakti embodiment over the next 9 months. Tune in as Gary discusses the rarely mentioned fact that this conjunction is only one of a series which activate this same part of the zodiac every 4 & 8 years and demonstrates how these conjunctions serve to re-construct a narrative in the life of an individual over time. Gary also...
Venus Retrograde Extravaganza
July 20, 2015 18:12 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBVenus stations Retro on July 25 and will be Rx until September 6. Tune in to to hear Gary describe both the challenges and gifts of this period, with both theory and practical examples. Venus will also be activating the Jupiter-Saturn square, -which is part of an 800 year cycle! Listen in as Gary breaks down the transition from an Earth economy to an Air economy, what that looks and feels like and how it might appear in your life. All this, and more!
Return of the Queen: Moon chakra
June 20, 2015 15:08 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBOn Saturday June 20 Venus makes the 7th visible conjunction with the Moon since Her re-appearance as Evening Star. Venus is at Her greatest brilliance and so the Goddess is restoring and balancing her crown chakra -which is associated with the Moon. Tune in as Gary sums up this 7 month journey for us and explains how we can each find our place within a burst of collective creative energy this summer!
Mars conjunct the Sun in Gemini
June 14, 2015 15:00 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBMars is in the Heart of the Sun! Gary is joined by longtime podcast contributor Adam Gainsburg of Soulsign. Tune in to hear a lively and deep conversation on the nature of this alignment, as well as the constellations which currently lie within, above and below this part of the Zodiac: Taurus the Bull, Auriga the Charioteer, and Orion, the great Hunter. Adam and Gary tie it all together with some practical suggestions for how to integrate these diverse energies into your life.
Hermeticast
May 30, 2015 16:56 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MBMercury is in the Heart of the Sun! Tune in as Gary breaks down what Mercury retrograde is really all about and puts it back together into a much more hopeful and useful perspective. By understanding the path Mercury actually trces in the Sky we can see how He is asking us to integrate our higher and lower selves and to make the ideal into the real.
Return of the Queen: Mercury chakra
May 21, 2015 19:14 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MBOn Thursday May 21 Venus makes the 6th visible conjunction with the Moon since Her re-appearance as Evening Star. The Goddess is restoring and balancing her third-eye chakra which is associated with Mercury! Tune in as Gary explains that Mercury is making 3 alignments with the red giant royal star Aldebaran and how these represent a sacred council on, or circumambulation of the concept of transactional integrity
Return of the Queen: Venus chakra
April 21, 2015 19:52 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBOn Tuesday April 21 Venus makes the fifth visible conjunction with the Moon since Her re-appearance as Evening Star. The Goddess is restoring and balancing her throat chakra which is associated with Venus! Tune in as Gary explains explains how Venus is re-activating the rare Transit of Venus events of 2004 & 2012 in a way that we can re-experience them on a more personal level.