Moon Sister Sessions

All credit to our favorite Mystic Medusa for the phrase “eclipse tripping.” Eclipses are trippy, and something that even the Muggles (i.e.non-magical folks) know are interesting and important! Review the past eclipses that occurred in May and June and prepare for the upcoming Eclipse season that launches with the Full Moon of November 19. Join the Moon Sisters as they break down the astronomy and astrology of these rare New Moons and Full Moons.

Welcome to our fourth and final episode dedicated to understanding the itty, the bitty, the nitty and the gritty of the Twelve Houses of astrology. Each of these astrological houses rule specific areas of life, and understanding where your planets are located, both in your natal chart and by transit, is incredibly helpful. Tune in to hear Erin & Jill finish offer their hot takes on the remainder of the cosmic wheel -- the tenth, eleventh and twelfth houses.

Alas, Taurus season has passed us by, but we have not forgotten you, our dear Taurus babies. We know you will forgive (but not forget, ha!), so here is your long-awaited episode on the sensual, stable Bulls of the Zodiac.

A new cycle is upon us, blowing in with so much fresh air - it's Gemini Season! The first air sign of the year, Gemini comes in to pull us out of our comfy chairs and back into the world. These people are bright, charming, the notorious twins of the zodiac. Listen in with Erin and Jill - because everyone could use a little Gemini.

Join Erin and Jill to learn more about tarot cards and how to use them for guidance and understanding. How to choose a deck, guidelines for asking questions, our personal daily tarot practices and real-world examples from our own experiences with this magical form of divination and inquiry. Dig into a sample spread from one of our listeners too!

Most people notice the Moon as she moves through her phases, particularly the bright and shiny Full Moon. Often, we are pulled to honor and ritualize that visible Moon -- but the truth is that astrologically the best time for planting your fertile seeds of intention is during the dark of the New Moon. Join Erin & Jill to understand the astronomy of New Moons, as well as discuss how to work with this powerful energy to add more magic to your manifestations.

That fresh blast of energy you've been feeling is the launch of the astrological New Year when the Sun moves to zero degrees of Aries. Join Erin & Jill as they explore the Spring Equinox and ways to honor and celebrate this cosmic shift, as well as vibe with those fire sign babies who have the sign of the Ram as their Sun, Moon or Rising Sign.

To everything, there is a season and it's important to understand that flow. One of the great things about astrology is that it helps us to discern the proper timing for events in our lives. Whether it is choosing a special date; trying to plan the launch of a new creative project; or needing to create a strong boundary in a relationship; there is indeed timing that will help the flow of energy -- and there could be other celestial happenings that could trip you up. Join Erin and Jill to learn about the basics of using astrology to choose dates for beginnings, dates for endings, and everything in between.

It’s time...to just keep swimming...listen in as Erin and Jill talk all about Pisces season! Ruled by Neptune, this sign is the ultimate dreamer, being the last of the mutable signs as well. That moment, when you sit by the shore, dipping your toes in the water, you can feel the magic that is Pisces. Half in half out, beautiful and strange, they dance away and return, they fall in and fall out. A beautiful season to let things fall as they may and follow the tides as they turn. You uncover more magic that way.

Many of us are at a crossroads of belief, sorting out our spiritual practices and our religious upbringing. We miss the framework and ritual of a religion, but don't feel fully accepted by the paths we were raised upon. Many of us are integrating our Eastern practices of yoga and meditation with our personal philosophical framework, and the values and religion of our ancestors. As some of these old structures break down to be reformed, how can we find our way? Tune in to our interview with Gracia McKinley, a Spiritual Counselor and Evolutionary Astrologer based in Sedona, AZ, as we chat about how Spiritual Counseling can help to weave together the broken fabric of our upbringing and our understanding, and bring us back into a deeper relationship with ourselves and the Divine energy we call by many names. You all will LOVE Gracia, Jill's dear Kriya spiritual sister; check out her website for more: https://www.graciamckinley.com/

That moment, with the car windows rolled down, with your hand thrust out, palm to the wind, and all you feel is cool breezes and soft tunes and you’ve never felt more free in your life - that is quintessential Aquarius. Hunting down that feeling in the everyday, even if it means, especially if it means, creating systemic change. They are free thinkers and focused mainly on the collective. The sun moves into Aquarius on January 19 at 13:39 EST. Listen in to Erin and Jill’s newest episode as they discuss Aquarians and how you too, can tap into this unique and wildly liberating season.

Jill met Melanie in the Fall of 2020 when she attended Melanie’s online workshop on the U.S. Presidential Election. Jill loved Melanie’s approach to astrology and wanted the Moon Sister listeners to learn more! Join Jill & Erin as they catch up with the Canada-based astrologer and learn more about her unique approach to astrology which includes chart rectification and Morin’s Method. Learn about her personal journey to becoming a professional astrologer, as well as her take on the epochal shift of Jupiter and Saturn moving into Aquarius, and the Saturn Uranus squares that will make a huge impact the astrology of 2021. For more on Melanie, visit her website: https://www.melaniejoyastrology.com/.

One of the classic techniques of Kriya Yoga is Tarka; a self-reflective practice of looking at your life through the lens of the twelve houses of astrology. This can be practiced daily, but is more often used at major crossroads in your life -- your Solar Return (birthday), the New/Full Moon cycles, etc. But at least once a year -- usually at either the calendar New Year and/or the astrological New Year (the Spring Equinox) -- we practice a Maha Tarka; a "great" review. A real and true analysis of ourselves in each area of life that can bring insight as to where we have been, and where we are going. Join Jill and Erin as they guide you through this practice so you are prepared for fresh new energy of 2021.

Welcome to our third episode dedicated to understanding all the fine details of the 12 astrological houses. We continue our journey around the wheel, finally making it past the inner world half of the circle and starting with what lies outside of us. Listen in as Erin & Jill break down the areas of life ruled by houses seven, eight, and nine.

Ruled by the Time God, Saturn, ‘tis the season for Capricorns! On the 21st of December, the reign of the sea goat begins, the only sign in the zodiac with a chimeric symbol. How long can you hold your breath? Long enough to plunge to the bottom of the sea? How strong is your will to reach your goals? Can you make it to the top of that mountain peak? Never one dimensional, Capricorns are grounded and sensual, with a deep creative streak nurtured by nature. Learn more about your favorite Capricorn and how to make the most of this season with Erin and Jill!

What a year! The massive astrology of 2020 has brought shifts and changes that continue to evolve and impact us individually and collectively. But this year isn’t finished transforming our lives forever. The December, 2020 astrology indicates the beginning of a new Epoch, and also gives us an opportunity to look back to the Jupiter and Saturn cycles within our own lives and the World over the last couple years. Grab your calendar and journal and join Jill & Erin as they discuss specific dates to watch for this month, and talk about the rare connection of Jupiter and Saturn at zero degrees of Aquarius on December 21, 2020.

Yeah, you know -- meditation is good for you. And these days we could all use a clear mind and a peaceful heart. Creating a meditation practice can seem overwhelming or difficult. Or it can become a chore, like paying taxes and flossing. Join Erin & Jill to talk about what meditation IS and what meditation ISN'T. Hear about their experiences; learn what works for them; and maybe find some new ways that you can incorporate it into your daily self-care routine.

When you gaze out the window and feel that YEARNING for something more, for an adventure, for an expansion of your mind, you are tapping into the energy of Sagittarius season, the energy of a SEEKER. Join Erin and Jill as they discuss this sign and its season in the newest episode!

In turbulent times, in peaceful moments, in the quiet before I fall asleep, in the rushing of the wind in my ears, I often often often wonder: what is my true purpose for being here? What am I supposed to be learning? Doing? Being? Hell, even hoping for? Join Erin and Jill as they discuss how to use your astrological chart to wend your way towards those answers!

Join Jill and Erin for their very first interview with special guest Meredith Eileen. Meredith has developed a wildly popular new yoga series, "Yoga to Nourish Your inner Witch." This is not traditional yoga with specific poses and cookie-cutter alignment. This practice speaks deeply to feminine powers of healing, intuition and regeneration; draws on Celtic spirituality and Earth magic; and connects to our ancestral desire for community. Listen to Meredith's compelling story of how she came to be called to dismantle the damaging cultural patterns that suppress the Divine Feminine. Learn about the authors, poets and philosophers who have inspired her personal growth and this work. We'll also look at her personal astrology to understand how that weaves into her calling and passion to share these ancient understandings and practices. Informative links below: Meredith Eileen www.mereditheileenyoga.com Sharon Blackie https://sharonblackie.net/ John O’Donohue https://onbeing.org/programs/john-odonohue-the-inner-landscape-of-beauty-aug2017/ Martin Shaw https://drmartinshaw.com/ Register for the Class (November, 2020) https://www.uttarayogastudio.com/workshops/yoga-nourish-inner-witch-online/

Add another layer onto your astro know-how with this episode on Elements, Modes and Polarities. Each sign is ruled by an element (Fire, Earth, Air, Water). But in addition to that there is a Mode (Cardinal, Fixed, Mutable) and a Polarity (Yin/Yang -- Masculine/Feminine -- Solar/Lunar). Listen in as Jill and Erin describe these various differences and how this can help you to further understand astrology in general as well as your own damn self.

As we fall deep into one of the most bewitching seasons of the year, we say hello to Scorpio season! It’s an optimal moment to live fully in the present and yet keep your secrets close. Seek out the shadows that speak to you and focus on the strength that comes from facing down the dark. Join Erin and Jill as they talk about those born under this sign and how to fully harvest the magic of Scorpio.

Autumn; when the veils are thin and tapping into intuition and inner knowing feels so natural and more accessible. Light a candle, burn some incense and get out your tarot cards, dear ones; we are going to explore a variety of our favorite tarot card spreads. Jill and Erin dig into the 12-house astrology spread; the traditional Celtic Cross; and the Isis Lotus spread. As well as the fine art of how to properly pose your question to your deck.

The houses again, ya'll. It's a big gulp to drink down an understanding of all twelve areas of life in the chart. So we are deep digging into each quadrant of the astrological houses. This episode is all about the fourth through sixth houses. Let's explore the itty bitty nitty gritty of what these houses involve and how their energy surfaces in your chart and in your world.

Creating an altar sends an intention out into the universe. It is a form of expressing hope, gratitude, spiritual connection, and even showing love to that which is most important to you. Listen in to discover how Erin and Jill began assembling their first altars and how you, too, can forge your own.

Justice, balance and relationships of all types come into sharp focus as the Fall Equinox arrives. Listen in as Erin and Jill explore the energy of The Scales for Libra Sun, Moon and Rising people, as well important dates to watch for during the upcoming Libra Season.

It’s easy to look at astrology as if it is set in stone, when warnings become predictions, or a heads up feels like a threat. Even with beautiful potential on the horizon, you still have to get out of bed to see it. Join Erin and Jill as they discuss the astrology of 2020 and how they use astrology in their lives, instead of feeling owned by what is coming.

Yes, the houses, yes again! Welcome to a deeper dive into the astrological houses, specifically the first through third house. We want to get into the itty bitty nitty gritty of what these houses represent in your chart and how this energy shows up in both people and current predictions.

What does it mean when we use the word transit in astrology? And what is an aspect? Looking past the natal chart to where the planets affect your current energy, let Erin and Jill walk you through the basics of planetary transits. Go deeper as they give you a heads-up on important movements in the sky this Fall, particularly the Mars Retrograde period starting in September.

Hey friends! It’s Virgo season, which means it’s time to unpack that Virgo vision and look within. Often a time where we crave personal transformation, this is an ideal moment to see not only what could be, but also what is truly there. Only with knowing who we are and the truth of where we are, can we properly see what steps we need to take to reach our greatest hopes of who we COULD be. Dream big! See all the beauty that is not only within you, but also what is possible! Listen and learn more about Virgos and Virgo season.

Tarot ("tahr-OH") cards are an ancient way to tap into our intuition through symbolism and archetypes. Join Erin and Jill as they talk about how they discovered how to connect with Tarot; how they use it in their daily lives to enhance spiritual connection and inner guidance; and how YOU can get started with your first deck.

The Houses in Astrology classify the planetary energies into twelve different areas of life. It is the wheel the planets cycle around and also the lens through which we interpret their energy on our own existence. Join Erin and Jill to discover more about these twelve places of experience and how to understand the house system in basic and understandable ways.

Special early release in time for the Full Moon in Aquarius!! Full moons are a time of completion, signifying the end of a cycle. A time of culmination and a beautiful time to let go of old patterns. Join Erin and Jill as they howl a little bit, explain this part of the lunar cycle and share their favorite full moon rituals so you too can celebrate this powerful time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Bt_uJvlKK8

Time to turn your face to the sun, breathe deep, and ROAR! Let Erin and Jill give you their take on the big Leo energy for their season, along with information on lions in the making, Leo Sun, Moon, and Rising people. Bonus heads up on the New Moon in Leo and what you can do to celebrate and honor this time. Time to put on your crowns and listen in!

The planets of our Solar System each express a different vibration. Erin and Jill talk about their interpretations of the energy for each planet, and explain their influence in our lives. For School House Rock fans, here is the link to the Interplanet Janet song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGgajx1pGPU

The twelve signs of the Zodiac are the different ways that energy is expressed through the planets. Learn the dates for each sign and more info on how they express themselves. Check out Erin and Jill's description of you and your birth sign. Dig into understanding your friends, family, lovers....

Welcome to Summer and the season of the Cosmic Crab. Join Erin and Jill as they chat about Cancerians they have known and loved, what you can expect during this time of year and how they celebrate this season through ritual.

Join Erin and Jill for a deep dive into Pluto. Hell yes, it's a planet and it's been a major player in the destruction and transformation we have been going through since 2008. Learn about the current cycle and it's importance in your life.

Erin and Jill explain the astrological term "retrograde" and discuss how these planetary cycles impact you and your sign, as well as sharing tips and tricks for navigating the Summer of 2020 and so many planets in retrograde.