Episodes
Published 04/29/24
It's long overdue that I made an episode dedicated to exploring elements. The elements are both foundational and advanced. We learn them in the beginning of our practice and often never circle back to see the richness they continue to provide. We'll be going over each element and then tie in aspect relationships, as well as some tarot insight. Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your...
Published 04/08/24
Chiron has been transiting through the sign of Aries since 2019. It can be easy to forget about a placement when it has such a long transit time, so today we're checking in with my favorite centaur. We'll go over Chiron in Aries in each of the 12 houses and how this energy can manifest. Take some time to think about how this energy has presented for you, and what Chironic events you've worked with from 2019 until now. Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I...
Published 03/18/24
Published 03/18/24
Return charts are a great way to get a glimpse of the energy that's to come, especially Solar and Lunar returns. Join me as we discuss what these charts are, how to cast them, and the main points of interpretation for each. Astro-seek Return Generator Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.
Published 03/04/24
Kurt Cobain, Isaac Newton, and the dude who allegedly invented the telephone. Today we're spilling the Saturn in Pisces tea and exploring the charts of people who have this natal placement. We'll give background on their natal Saturn to understand its innate energy and then see what events unfolded throughout their time with Saturn. Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological...
Published 02/19/24
We're wrapping up our series on Chiromancy with a catch-all episode where I cover the remaining odds and ends. I hope this mini-series gave you a foundation to continue to build your studies on and thanks for indulging me in my favorite divinatory art. Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.
Published 02/05/24
Around 2 millions years ago we developed another appendage that would forever spark the debate-- is it a finger or not? While this episode won't answer that burning question, we do dive into the world of the thumb and see what it has to offer to the art of chiromancy. Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.
Published 01/22/24
Did you know there's a "big three" in Chiromancy like there is astrology? Tune in as we talk about the lines of the palm, learn how to locate them, and what the general meaning of each one is. Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.
Published 01/08/24
It's the last day of our Stoic advent podcast extravaganza! We're hearing from Marcus one last time as we wrap this thing up. I'll see all of you back here on the second week of January as we resume our talks of chiromancy. Until then, stay safe, be kind, and enjoy the rest of your year! Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.
Published 12/25/23
It's the second to last day of our Stoic advent! Today we're getting a short and sweet pep talk from the founder of Stoicism himself. Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.
Published 12/24/23
This Stoic passage is as fresh as bread right out the oven. Today we learn that Stoics aren't all about being austere and that tapping into our divine sensitivities is just as important to this philosophical practice. Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.
Published 12/23/23
Today's passage reminds us that philosophers are just regular people with regular problems. The moral of today's pod is that you should be so straightforward that you stink...or something like that. Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.
Published 12/22/23
It's our last day pondering memento mori and we're examining posthumous fame. Can our memory really live on forever? Tune in and find out! Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.
Published 12/21/23
It's crazy to think we only have a few days of the Stoic advent left! Today we're continuing our discussion of memento mori with another quote from Marcus. Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.
Published 12/20/23
It's memento mori time everybody! This pod is setting us up for the next few days and comes with a thought exercise to get us in the right frame of mind. Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.
Published 12/19/23
We get a longer passage from my mans Epictetus today! Day 18 of this advent podcast holiday special explores compassion and communication vs contempt and hate. Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.
Published 12/18/23
We get a two for one deal today! I quote a Stoic we haven't heard from yet, as well as the awesome Alan Watts. Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.
Published 12/17/23
What did you want to be when you grew up? I bet it was something that resonated deeply with your soul and you weren't concerned with how much fame or notoriety it would bring. Epictetus reminds us that we'll always stand out if we go where we're meant to shine. Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.
Published 12/16/23
The beginning of this episode has a meditation technique that brings tarot into the mix. Then we get to hear from Epictetus about why outside validation isn't necessary. Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.
Published 12/15/23
Are you superstitious? Does a "bad" tarot reading stick in your mind for too long? Today's Stoic passage gives us insight as to how we can remain open to the auspicious nature of omens, even if they don't appear to auspicious in the moment. Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.
Published 12/14/23
Mercury Rx begins today! This advent pod contains some wisdom from Epictetus on why we shouldn't feed the trolls and how we should conduct ourselves in conversation. I also have another challenge for you and share some of my own personal principles. Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.
Published 12/13/23
Day 11's episode was an awesome chat about Moon Signs, but today we're back on track with Stoic goodness. Today we're pondering our beliefs and the amount of heartbeats we're given in a lifetime. Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.
Published 12/12/23
In this episode I got to muse about the Moon with amazing astrologer, Narayana Montúfar. Narayana is the senior astrologer at Astrology.com and Horoscope.com, she's also a writer, editor, and artist. Her new book Moon Signs is a great resource for creating a foundational understanding of all things lunar. From progressed Moons to our relationship to our mothers, we talk about it all. Links: Narayana's Website Buy Moon Signs Moon Sign Calculator Support the showThank you for listening to the...
Published 12/11/23
It's not easy to be kind and compassionate towards people who are rude for seemingly no reason. This pod explores why we need to remain heart-centered even when someone gives us stank face. Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.
Published 12/10/23