Hermetic Astrology Podcast

Gary shares his unique view of this conjunction by showing how the long-running Saturn-Pluto parallel which is culminating in the conjunction of Jan 12 can be seen to be releasing energy similar to the birth of a child after a long difficult labor. He also compares it to planting magical seeds, like Jack and the Beanstalk.

Amanda Walsh, CEO and co-founder of Astrology Hub, joins Gary to talk about Astrology as Business, the importance of heart/soul centered marketing for astrologers and the FREE 2020 forecast marathon event coming Jan 9-12!

Gary outlines two different ways to derive meaning for Galactic center via astronomy and mythology, discusses the topics of death and re-birth and gives positive examples and strategies for harnessing this energy creatively. Visuals on Youtube

Join Gary for a convo with special guest, Jungian astrologer Sherene Schostak, as they explore both the darker and lighter sides of Scorpio that Mercury's extended stay in the sign will be revealing and challenging us to integrate.

The two planets closest to Earth are joining in the sign of the Harvest Goddess -the 3rd of 3 consecutive Venus-Mars conjunctions to occur in Virgo. Tune in as Gary delineates this conjunction in terms of the mythology of the sacred marriage and gives experiential examples how this energy plays out.

Tune in as Gary illuminates Jupiter's station direct and the magic it makes available to us in his down to earth but energetic and inimitable style

Mercury is in the Heart of the Sun in Cancer, and Jupiter and Saturn are entering a long term antiscia/parallel relationship. Tune in as Gary demonstrates what these alignments look like, both in the sky and the chart, and advises on what we can do with them. Graphics on Youtube

Mercury 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

Gary 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. 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.

Gary & 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 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.

Gary & 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.

Gary 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 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

Gary & 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!

Gary & 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

Eclipse 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.

Mercury 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.

Today 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.

Today 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.

Today 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.

Venus 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!

Today 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.

Part 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.

Mercury 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.

Today 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.

Today 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.

Today 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 planetary nodes. Tune in to find out what they might mean and how they contribute to a fantastically rare opportunity to re-boot the Capricorn archetype.

Mercury 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 the premium content at the Gold level!

The 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.

The 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 several days afterward by parallel and contra-parallel.

Mercury 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 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.

Jupiter 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.

Today 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.

Tune 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 the next stage of our lives. Gary then speaks to the future, of both this whole year of 2017 -as well as the longer term future, which includes the major "Capricorn re-model project" that will be kicking off next year when Saturn enters Capricorn and takes us through the end of the decade.

We 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 Mars are adding some beautiful finishing touches to the "Pisces re-model project" that's been pretty tumultuous the last couple years, but really in flux since 2007.

Mercury 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.

Mercury 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.

Mercury 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.

Today 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.

Today 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 including the historical, political, psychological and spiritual.

Today 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 our lives relates to a larger long-term process of growth and maturity.

Mercury 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, Mercury's passage across the South Node of Saturn and some of the lesser known dignities involved with Mercury in Aquarius.

Mercury 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.

Two 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.

Tune 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.

Tune 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.

Tune 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.