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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Episodes
Sky Matters
May 12, 2011 18:26 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBMorning Sky magick is afoot! The conjunctions between Mercury, Venus, Mars and Jupiter in Aries and Taurus represent new appearances in the Sky and also in our Lives. Gary goes through each of the 12 signs to give ideas how these may manifest for you. We also talk about recurrence transits and how to track and take advantage of the rare opportunities that recurrences represent.
Lillith rising
May 03, 2011 20:15 - 1 hour - 32.5 MBThe Black Moon is in Aries now, having recently crossed the Vernal Point. Kelly hunter joins me to talk about this and the elusive archetype that is Lillith.
A Fiery Appearance
April 25, 2011 23:53 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBMercury is stationary direct in Aries and making his appearance in the Eastern sky at Dawn. This sets the stage for Mars and Jupiter's appearances over the next couple weeks. Gary explains his neo-classical approach to working with the elements and shares some tools for discerning and managing this fiery appearance in your own life.
Putting Mercury Retro in Perspective
April 04, 2011 16:55 - 50 minutes - 23.1 MBMercury Retrograde is a signal that it is time to clear the fields of our psyche and our lives to prepare for planting the seeds of a new cycle. Listen in as Gary explains the 4 month synodic cycle of Mercury, how this organic metaphor works and why it is so practical, useful and indeed possibly even Revolutionary.
The Heart of Inanna's Descent
March 25, 2011 16:40 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MBVenus is approaching Her 4th conjunction with the balsamic Moon in her descent from her previous maximum brightness to her eventual invisibility. This symbolizes the 4th gate which Inanna passes on her way to the Underworld where she was removed of her breastplate. Ray Grasse joins me to talk about the Heart chakra and gives us a guided meditation to help work with these energies.
The Real Cardinal Crisis, continued
March 16, 2011 17:57 - 37 minutes - 21.4 MBThe SuperMoon falls across the Cardinal axis along with the Lunar Nodes and Uranus. Listen in as Gary explains the Dragon mythology and the phenomenology of the Lunar Nodes. Find out how Uranus and the SuperMoon being at the North and South Bending of the Nodes relates to recent events and what it could mean in your life.
Uranus in Aries
March 09, 2011 19:27 - 37 minutes - 21.3 MBUranus crosses the vernal point this week and enters Aries. Find out how this represents a radical departure from the energetic climate of the last 7 years and how it affects both the Venus and Pisces archetypes. Gary also talks about some webinar workshop opportunities and his upcoming Illumination Tour of the NE.
The 3rd Gate of Inanna's Descent
February 25, 2011 21:27 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBVenus will be joined by the Balsamic or waning cresent Moon Feb 28 -Mar 2. Look for them in the pre-dawn sky toward the SE. Gary explains what the significance of this alignment is and how it plays a part in a larger process which is stripping down our ego attachments to make room for something sacred to enter our lives.
A Critical Crossroads
February 15, 2011 15:59 - 18 minutes - 10.8 MBVenus squares Saturn at the Full Moon on 2/18/11 which is the 5th consecutive Full Moon to fall in the final degree of a sign. Gary explains what both of these processes represent and gives some metaphors for how they may be manifesting in your life.
The Real Cardinal Crisis
February 10, 2011 15:16 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBThe Lunar Nodes are crossing the Cardinal axis, along with Jupiter/Uranus and the asteroid Goddesses Vesta and Juno. Gary explains how this is manifesting in the World and how we can use the Sacred Hoop or Medicine Wheel to understand the call for inner balance that this represents.
Venus & Mars: special report
January 27, 2011 13:57 - 1 hour - 33.5 MBAdam Gainsburg of SoulSign joins Gary to help delineate the 2nd of 7 Venus conjunctions with the Balsamic or waning crescent Moon. This one is happening near the Winter Solstice point, the N Node of the Moon, and the Galactic Center! Tune in to find out what that is all about and hear Gary and Adam clarify the Scorpius/Ophiucus debate by including the two other important constellations in this part of the sky. Finally an introduction to the new Mars synodic cycle which is about to begin with...
Your Sign has NOT changed
January 14, 2011 16:15 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBNor is there a 13th sign. There ARE many different Zodiacs and coordinate systems, but the Tropical Zodiac has not changed for thousands of years and won't change any time soon. Listen in as Gary explains the difference between signs and constellations, between Zodiacs and between astrologers and astronomers.
Episode 78
January 12, 2011 15:28 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBCeres in Aquarius and Juno in Virgo. Gary frames these transits within the parts of the Zodiac they represent and the larger context of outer planet transit cycles.
Episode 77
December 21, 2010 19:19 - 20 minutes - 9.42 MBThe Descent of Inanna. On Dec 30 Venus makes the first of 7 conjunctions with the waning crescent Moon which symbolize the 7 gates Inanna passes thru on her famous Descent to the UnderWorld. Gary explains what this means on a personal level and gives some practical tools for exploring our own inner worlds.
Episode 76
December 05, 2010 18:09 - 1 hour - 34.9 MBTotal Lunar Eclipse on the winter Solstice. Tune in to hear Gary's interview by Benjamin Bernstein of the popular This Week in Astrology podcast for practical info on how to handle these chaotic energies.
Episode 75
November 18, 2010 17:12 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBAs Venus stations direct, she rapidly approaches her greatest brilliancy. Here Inanna takes up her Crown and sets off on her adventure. The first stop is her meeting with Enki, God of Wisdom. In the Monomyth, or Journey of the Heroine, this is called "the meeting with the Mentor."
Episode 74
November 09, 2010 16:08 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBThe Call to Adventure. Venus has made her appearance in the East and so the Heroine harkens for the Call to explore the special worlds. Gary explains the Call in the myth of Inanna and how to recognize the Call when it shows up in our lives.
Episode 73
October 27, 2010 00:29 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBPlanting the Seed of Venus. Gary talks about some ways to honor Venus as a co-creative gesture to the Universe. Venus begins a new 19 month cycle this Thursday.
Episode 72
October 19, 2010 19:05 - 1 hour - 33.6 MBAdam and Gary discuss the several phases within the Venus retrograde period and how they correlate to distinctly differentiated phenomena and experiences. Also a delineation of the chart for Venus' eventual re-birth back to visibility around November 4th.
Episode 71
October 08, 2010 14:00 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MBRetrograde Venus in Scorpio. Join Gary for a converastion with noted astrologer/historian/archivist Nick Dagan Best. We cover both the essential nature and history of this event which recurs every 8 years.
Episode 70
September 29, 2010 19:45 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBVenus and Mars are conjunct again, for the 4th time in the last 18 months. Gary shows how to view these as a process. Being at the last part of the cycle, this one is asking us to integrate our previous experiences and lessons into our core.
Episode 69
September 20, 2010 18:43 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBVenus is at her maximum brilliance and so is Jupiter who is soon joined by the Full Moon. What does this all mean? Come join Gary as he shares some ways for you to find out.
Episode 68
September 01, 2010 04:01 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MBVenus & Mars conjunct Spica. Gary talks about the nature of this visual alignment, what it says about the current balance between masculine and feminine and the difference between the sidereal and tropical zodiacs.
Episode 67
August 18, 2010 20:36 - 21 minutes - 9.64 MBMercury retrograde. Gary puts the upcoming retrogrades of both Mercury and Venus into perspective using the lens of mytholgy and his own practical experience. Tune in for a fresh perspective on these phenomenon.
Episode 66
August 07, 2010 04:01 - 1 hour - 24.9 MBAdam Gainsburg of SoulSign joins Gary in a discussion of the Venus-Mars conjunction which will be active for the next few months. Tune in to hear how to make the most of it!
Episode 65
July 28, 2010 13:58 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MBVenus conjunct Saturn in Libra. Gary uses some basic principles of his Taoist neo-classical approach to astrology to find meaning in this celestial meeting.
Episode 64
July 13, 2010 13:26 - 50 minutes - 23 MBMore Eclipse info. Tune in to hear Gary's interview by Jaqui Menkes of WTAR on blogtalkradio. Of course we also talk about the Goddesses a good bit as well as Gary's upcoming Purgation Tour.
Episode 63
July 07, 2010 22:17 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBSolar Eclipse in Cancer. Gary & Dena do a reprise of their popular joint podcast from a year ago. Tune in for a discussion of the Cancer and Capricorn archetypes in terms of current World events and what these eclipses mean in your life.
Episode 62
June 22, 2010 15:06 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBGrand Cross Lunar Eclipse. Gary discusses the purposeful nature of this eclipse and how to navigate the profound personal transformation it is making available to us.
Episode 61
June 04, 2010 13:05 - 56 minutes - 25.8 MBKelly Hunter joins Gary for a conversation on Lillith and her role in the re-emergence of the sacred Feminine.
Episode 60
May 22, 2010 15:15 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBVenus' ingress to Cancer kicks off the Cardinal Crisis and completes a Grand Cross in the sky. Gary discusses a variety of ways to find your own center and the calm within this storm.
Episode 58
April 27, 2010 18:01 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBGateway to the Cardinal Crisis: Gary explains how both the Cardinal cross and Fixed Cross are being activated now. The Goddesses help personalize this developmental crisis or challenge which is beginning to crescendo for some who choose to engage it and will culminate for the entire planet this summer.
Episode 57
April 04, 2010 18:05 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBMercury and Venus are shining bright in the western sky at dusk. Gary explains how they are bearing gifts in this phase of their cycles, and how Shamanic Astrology can help you receive them!
Episode 56
March 10, 2010 15:31 - 45 minutes - 31 MBEclipses are the topic, and Gary explains how they are absolutely fundamental in understanding the basic concepts of Astrology and the process of Transformation which underlies Shamanic Astrology. Practical tips and timing for channeling the current Eclipse cycle are given as well as a special offer to downolad Gary's entire Eclipse workshop!
Episode 55
February 11, 2010 12:37 - 1 hour - 37.7 MBGary explains Shamanic Astrology, the process of Transformation and specifically the role which Pallas plays in this process. Her extended stay in Scorpio represents an opportunity to "Cry for a Dream" or undertake a Vision Quest. Delineations for each of the Zodiac signs are given.
Episode 54
January 27, 2010 18:56 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBA discussion of the archetypal Hero/ine's journey, and listener charts, within the context of the Saturn/Uranus oppositions, Uranus/Pluto squares and the 2012 galactic alignment.
Episode 53
January 08, 2010 00:12 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBA discussion with Adam Gainsburg of SoulSign on the upcoming Venus-Mars opposition around this month's Full Moon. There is something for everyone as we look at this through the lenses of Sumerian, Hindu, Greek and Native mythology, philosophy and spirituality!
Episode 52
November 23, 2009 16:58 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MBMy good friend and colleague Jim Rodgers helps me look at the 3-step process of Transformation via the Goddesses in the chart and life of Dr. Timothy Leary. Also a look at the connection between Ceres and Shamanism.
Episode 51
October 30, 2009 12:45 - 58 minutes - 33.2 MBJoin us for a discussion with the Pandora of Goddess Astrology, the one and only Demetra George!
Episode 50
October 12, 2009 20:11 - 55 minutes - 25.6 MBGary discusses the Venus-Saturn and Juno-Uranus conjunctions in the current sky narrative. Also a demonstration of the exciting new recorded readings available from Gary in the form of another FREE listener reading!
Episode 49
October 02, 2009 15:56 - 1 hour - 27.9 MBA discussion with Tamurile of the Godbox Cafe podcast around the Harvest Moon and other surrounding sky narratives of the moment. Also a critical analysis of Nasa's mission to bomb the Moon and what you can do about it.
Episode 48
September 27, 2009 14:49 - 18 minutes - 8.65 MBJuno is nearing perihelion and so is visible with only binoculars as she dances with the planet of Revolution, Uranus. Come find out more about the astronomy and astrology of Juno's remarkable journey!
Episode 47
September 13, 2009 13:32 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MBGary delineates this week's Saturn-Uranus opposition, the third of five in this current series. Incredibly, the mid-point of this process is synchronous with the seed moment of the Goddess representative of the 2nd step of transformation -Pallas!
Episode 46
September 03, 2009 12:14 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MBA look at Mercury retrograde and its usefulness in the process of transformation. Also a look at Mercury's function as mediator between Nocturnal and Diurnal planets in classical astrology and how that might play out in the coming weeks.
Episode 45
August 29, 2009 15:06 - 18 minutes - 8.39 MBA look at the chart of the late Ted Kennedy who was born with Ceres rising in Capricorn. Also a look at the astounding plethora of Cancer placements in the entire Kennedy Clan and a chapter of American history closing with this Cancer eclipse.
Episode 44
August 22, 2009 15:32 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MBGary talks about the Asteroid Goddesses and the 3-step process of transformation in the charts of The USA, President Obama, & the War in Iraq in a recent interview by Adam Sommer of the Exploring Astrology podcast.
Episode 43
August 13, 2009 15:16 - 24 minutes - 8.55 MBGary further elucidates some of the concepts from his current article in The Mountain Astrologer via a FREE listener reading! An exploration of Venus and Ceres as Neolithic Archetypes -what Campbell called The Way of the Seeded Earth. Also a discussion of Shamanic Astrology and Chiron as representative of Paleolithic myth aka The Way of the Animal Powers.
Episode 42
August 03, 2009 01:39 - 1 hour - 32.7 MBMy recent talk for Asheville Friends of Astrology. Saturn opposite Uranus, President Obama, the Eclipse and the Goddesses in Michael Jackson's chart
Episode 41
July 25, 2009 15:08 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBGary talks more about the 3-step process of Transformation or Re-Birth which seems to be happening on a Global level over the next several months.
Episode 40
July 17, 2009 23:52 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBJoin us for a conversation with Dena DeCastro about the total Solar eclipse in Cancer.