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In this episode, the esoteric scholar Ronnie Pontiac returns to talk about his latest book: The Magic of the Orphic Hymns: A New Translation for the Modern Mystic.Co-authored by Tamra Lucid, his wife, this brilliant collaboration takes the reader on a winding journey through history, striking a perfect balance between dense scholarship and poetic musing. And they conclude with their own renditions of the hymns, beautifully distilled with poetic skill and the finesse of musicians. Reading this book feels like uncorking a dusty bottle of ancient spirits. The history is allowed to breathe, inviting you to swirl things around and develop your own taste for the mysteries of Orpheus. Tamra and Ronnie present the Orphic Hymns as being much more than beautiful relics. The hymns are magical, invoking the past as the eternal present and inspiring a prismatic vision of the divine. Many decades of research and experiments inspired The Magic of the Orphic Hymns. In their early 20's, Tamra and Ronnie were mentored by the legendary, Manly P. Hall. And when they were asked to help him with a republication of the Orphic Hymns, they fell in love with these ancient rituals. In this interview, Ronnie and I discuss:How an OG episode of Star Trek inspired Ronnie's first religious experience. Why the Orphic Hymns have been called “the most powerful form of magic.”Personal stories of real magical results from the Orphic hymns. How Aeolian Heart was born from an Orphic ritualHow the magic of the Orphic Hymns gave birth to the RenaissanceThe Orphic Hymns and Marsilio Ficino.Orpheus with a thousand faces: a savior, hero, coward and narcissistOrpheus' underworld journey and its symbolism.Orpheus' legacy and impact on written history. How Orpheus has always been countercultural How Orpheus inspired Christianity What Orphic initiates believed about death and the after-life.Why the phrase: “I am the child of earth and starry-heaven” is the password to eternity.Enjoy! If you want to learn more about Tamra and Ronnie, please listen to my other interviews with them. Click here to listen to Tamra and I discuss her exquisite memoir, Making the Ordinary Extraordinary. Click here to listen to Ronnie discuss his epic tome: American Metaphysical Religion: Esoteric and Mystical Traditions of the New World Support the showSupport the show at https://www.patreon.com/aeolianheart

32I met Tony Dushane a couple years ago when he enrolled in my class on creative alchemy. It was inspired by the idea that artists are alchemists: explorers of the invisible realms and spiritual healers. And like alchemy, the power of art transforms and transmutes. As I got to know Tony, I learned how his life-story is a beautiful demonstration of art as alchemy. Tony was raised as a Jehovah's Witness, an apocalyptic Christian sect that most people describe as a cult. For the first 20+ years of his life, Tony was a true believer: pained by the urgency of the last days, knocking on doors, and living in an ideological echo chamber. But by the time I met Tony, he was an avid student of magic, astrology and alchemy. And he'd experienced a rare level of success as a writer, publishing a novel based on his life called Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk. His book captured the attention of the actor/director Eric Stoltz, who turned it into a movie. Through the art of writing, Tony's life story was submitted to the alchemical process: heartbreak and tragedy uplifted into comedic and romantic nostalgia. And the film was the final transmutation.I wanted to interview Tony because I was so curious about what it was like growing up as a Jehovah's Witness, why he left that world behind and how he became an artist.In our interview, we discuss…* How his friend's suicide triggered his ideological awakening* How the public library was a sanctuary that “literally saved his life” * Creative writing as a “conversation with the ancients”* Needing therapy after leaving the church* What it was like making a movie with Eric Stoltz * His astrology chart, how the planets reveal his artistic gifts* His current relationship with the Bible and the teachings of Christ* AI and corporate greed as the enemy of art* Why writers should never be afraid to write “shitty first drafts”* And why he teaches a free writing class at the Los Feliz Public library           Support the showSupport the show at https://www.patreon.com/aeolianheart

The visionary artist and esoteric scholar, Marlene Seven Bremner has returned to discuss her second book: The Hermetic Marriage of Art and Alchemy: Imagination, Creativity, and the Great Work.In my opinion, this book is even more amazing than her first. It's a devotional text for artists, an inspiration to heal and evolve through your own creative process. But any student of art history or esoteric philosophy will be greatly enriched by the journey that Seven takes you on.The Hermetic Marriage is an exploration of imagination through magic and art, uncovering how the ancient alchemical symbols of planets and metals reveal the nature of the creative process. Reading The Hermetic Marriage is a pleasure, led by the light of eternal beauty and a taste for poetic genius. Seven's rich imagination avoids any academic dryness or inaccessibility because her history is alive, tapping into the immortal spirit of the artists that have left an indelible mark upon the world. And her research is densely woven, going deep enough into the heart of the subject matter to satisfy any scholar.Quintessence of a Day's Dream, oil on panel, 2021Illuminated by her breathtaking paintings, Seven travels through time in search of the eternal spark that artists have always sought to capture in their words, images, and songs. She demonstrates how artists are alchemists: great explorers of the invisible realms and scientists of spirit.Alchemy fell into disrepute at the dawn of the Enlightenment in the late 17th century. This began a very dark age, starved for mystery and devoid of spirit and soul. Alchemy was reduced to chemistry. And nature itself was reduced to a world of dead matter. Beneath the shadow of the Enlightenment, artists began taking corrective actions, guided by the light of imagination to restore the knowledge of spirit and soul.Beginning with Romanticism and concluding with Surrealism, Seven explores the greater alchemical process that was at work in the evolution of these artistic movements. And these centuries old discoveries of imagination continue to inspire the greater alchemical process that's healing the spiritual maladies in the 21st Century.In this interview, Seven and I discuss:What is imagination?Why is it so important to work with the planets?How the alchemical process reunites spirit and soulThe difference between astrology and therapyHow the evolution of Romanticism, Symbolism, Dada and Surrealism represent the four stages of a cultural alchemical process.How the Romantics rediscovered the wilderness of imaginationHow accepting melancholy as part of the artistic temperament helped Seven to overcome her feelings of alienationUnderstanding alchemy as a series of processes, not a linear progressionHow the modern condition of ennui goes back to the industrial eraHow the Great Work leads to self realization and gnosisBuy The Hermetic Marriage of Art and Alchemy: Imagination, Creativity, and the Great Work.Follow Marlene Seven BremnerWebsite: https://marlenesevenbremner.com/ Follow Seven on Instagram Follow Seven on FacebookSign up for Marlene ‘Seven' Bremner's Support the showSupport the show at https://www.patreon.com/aeolianheart

"A part of fate is the freedom of man. Forever wells up the impulse of choosing and acting in his soul."- Ralph Waldo EmersonLori Lothian of Lunatic Astrology is my favorite Youtube astrologer! Her voice is a flourishing expression of the natural syncretism of the Information Age.Rising above the deluge of witless love horoscopes, prophecies of doom and tedious scene politics, Lori brings a refreshing style of densely researched but accessible forecasts. Her mind oscillates at a rapid frequency: intertwining the frayed edges of esoteric astrology, like the outer asteroids, with classical traditions. And she makes it all seem so easy breezy, fluttering from far out ideas into arcane techniques with effortless effort.She works tirelessly creating videos. But she's motivated to share her knowledge because she believes:“Astrology can be very useful for preparing the way for difficult circumstances as well as anticipating and leaning into hope for positive circumstances.”Lori's a very predictive astrologer, finely tuned and confident in her ability to help clients prepare and anticipate. Over the years, she's realized that fate does seem to play a significant factor in human life.The age-old question of fate versus freewill brings up so many questions. And this is exactly what Lori and I decided to tackle in this interview. As our conversation unfolds, we discuss:How the freewill taught in the Law of Attraction is solipsisticHow pure fatalism erodes agency and choiceWhy so many astrologers wrongly predicted the 2016 electionHow the 24,000+ asteroids have become a part of Lori's practiceHow personal will relates to Divine WillHow awakened imagination is connected to Divine WillLori's fascinating history as a psychicAnd her training as a high level remote viewer in Project StargateHow to Follow Lunatic Astrology!Subscribe to Lunatic Astrology where you'll find all of Lori's deep dive astrological forecasts.Follow Lunatic Astrology on Facebook and Instagram.Find out more about Lori's work at www.lunaticastrology.comSupport her work on Patreon to get early access to her forecasts + exclusive discounts on classes.Want to learn astrology from Lori Lothian?Fall registration for her 6-week astrology course, Sky Reader is now open!Support the showSupport the show at https://www.patreon.com/aeolianheart

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Ronnie Pontiac is an accomplished artist, musician, filmmaker and esoteric scholar. I would describe him as a 21st-Century renaissance man, not just because of his diverse talents and interests but because of his significant role in the re-birth of the mysteries and esoteric wisdom in popular culture. And after many decades of research, he's just recently published his magnum opus American Metaphysical Religion: Esoteric & Mystical Traditions of the New World.American metaphysical religion is explored as a diverse ecology of ideas and traditions that have blended into something unique. Some of it is recognizable in the mythos of the American Dream. You see glimpses in the philosophy of American exceptionalism. And in the nearly maniacal optimism of the American spirit.But there's more to American Metaphysical Religion and this book expands in every direction, becoming a kaleidoscopic genealogy of mysteries and magic.This book traces 500 years of lineages working their way into the roots of American spirituality. The unique syncretism of Indigenous, European, African and Asian influences has been the subject of many studies on art and music. But this dilates upon the reality that art and music are the flowers that blossom from a deeper network of spiritual roots.In the melting pot of America, a unique metaphysical religion has developed beneath all the dominant narratives and dogmas that have tried to suppress it. In this interview with Ronnie, he describes how “American metaphysical religion” is an academic term that is trying to point at something ineffable, mysterious and omnipresent that underlies official science and religion.Ronnie is a quiet and thoughtful person to speak with. And our conversation unfolded for over 2 hours, where we discussed…His upbringing as an atheist and how this shaped his initiation into spiritual awareness.How Jesus became a shamanic deity in the New World.How the American attitude of cool has its origins in Yoruban tradition. Being cool is a Yoruban spirit of royalty that found tremendous life in the New World.Ghosts and mediumship, including how long scientists have been interested in contacting the afterlife by means of technology. And how Thomas Edison's unrealized invention of the Spirit Phone has found new life in an invention called the Soulphone ™.How new religious movements are born through memes.The miraculous revival of the cult of Sekhmet, an ancient Egyptian goddess whose feline spirit represents a fierce aspect of the divine feminine to bring balance to this chaotic age. The cult of psychedelic salvation, the pros and cons of all the healing rhetoric that has made psychedelic drugs into an industry. If you'd like to learn more, buy a copy of American Metaphysical Religion: Esoteric & Mystical Traditions of the New World today!Follow Ronnie Pontiac on Instagram Follow Ronnie's weekly astrology forecasts on MediumSupport the showSupport the show at https://www.patreon.com/aeolianheart

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Marlene “Seven” Bremner is a visionary artist and alchemist. And her new book with Inner Traditions, Hermetic Philosophy and Creative Alchemy, should be on the top of every esoteric student's reading list. In recent decades, the subject of alchemy has been enjoying a renaissance in esoteric publishing. There are dozens of well researched and beautifully written books on the mystical and philosophical path of alchemy. But Hermetic Philosophy and Creative Alchemy is a unique contribution, an illuminated manuscript for the 21st Century that teaches as much through the power of image as it does through words. Alchemy is one of the ancient Hermetic arts, sister of astrology. And in alchemy, the planets represent the architecture of inner space, describing the various stages of the creative process.The Cross Rose in the Garden of Venus (Oil on canvas, 2016)Seven's journey into alchemy combines tremendous intellectual depth and artistic spirit. From a scholarly perspective, this book is exquisitely written and intricately researched, densely woven with many ancient threads of esoteric tradition, symbol and myth. But it is her visionary art that really makes the alchemical journey come alive. In this interview, I learned that Seven was born with many visionary gifts, highlighted in her natal chart by a triple conjunction between the Sun, Jupiter, and Neptune in Sagittarius. As such, I wasn't surprised to learn that her strikingly original style of writing and painting is all self-taught. And this book is the result of more than 20 years of her esoteric and creative explorations. Hermetic Philosophy and Creative Alchemy takes you on a deep journey into planetary influences and alchemical principles. Through Seven's eyes, new symbolic connections will emerge to expand the breadth and depth of your esoteric language. Students of Hermeticism will love her flourishing prose and fresh perspectives on traditional concepts. And artists will be inspired to explore their own creative potential with the timeless knowledge of alchemy.Alchemy cultivates your imagination and invites you to explore the vastness of inner space. And in these Aquarian times, alchemy is essential knowledge. Aquarius values human sovereignty, autonomy, and freedom of imagination as a means of healing the world.As Seven says: “We can really tap into the power of imagination, not just for personal manifestation of the things that we want to have, but to hold a beautiful vision for the world. Instead of focusing on all the negative things, just focus on the dreams of what we do want, what we do want to see and make space and time in our imaginative contemplations for positive visions of what could be.”Seven is a woman that has the courage to follow her own path and be led by the light of her own imagination. And after reading this book, you'll feel inspired to do the same.Support the showSupport the show at https://www.patreon.com/aeolianheart

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Chaweon Koo is a dream come true for me. That's because my main objective as an astrologer is to inspire artists to believe in themselves and come into full bloom. And Chaweon has bloomed into something spectacular! Here's the quick history we have.Five years ago, Chaweon came to me for a natal chart reading. And I told her that she would be a huge success if she started putting out videos on witchcraft! I remember seeing how recognition would come naturally because of how well she would be able to connect with her audience through the screen. Since then, she's made it look easy to amass a huge following on Youtube and TikTok. And she's established herself as a totally original voice in the world of magic and witchcraft.During her reading, I also remember looking ahead into the spring of 2022 (when Saturn would begin transiting her Midheaven) and knowing that she would be doing something BIG around this time!And I was so right. In spring of 2022, Chaweon reached a new level of success by publishing an AMAZING new book called Spellbound: A New Witch's Guide to Crafting the Future.This book is totally unique. There's never been an introduction to magic that reaches into the soul the way Spellbound does. That's because it isn't just a text. It's an illuminated manuscript, so lushly woven with art that it almost seems to breathe while you read.Opening the pages of Spellbound is like falling into a river of beauty that takes you on a winding journey into the heart of what magic is truly about: timeless imagination.It is an exquisite introduction to magic for any beginner student, opening with a poetic initiation and offering a unique interpretation of all the fundamentals from elements to alchemy. And because there's nothing basic about this book, it also serves as a mind-altering inspiration for any advanced student.What has always made Chaweon so popular is that she breathes new life into magic. She knows how to lighten up dense and obscure topics with her spirit of humor, glamour and fun! And Spellbound is no exception. This book represents a breakthrough in the magical conversation and I know its influence will be felt for many decades to come.Born in Korea but raised in America, Chaweon occupies a liminal cultural space, giving her the power to synthesize Eastern and Western perspectives and imagine the future of art, culture and magic without clinging to stereotypes.And this is one of the reasons why I was so excited to interview Chaweon again. We always have trippy conversations that span time and space.Not surprisingly, reading Spellbound summoned a tremendous flood of interesting ideas and questions. As a final note, I was beyond flattered to discover that Chaweon wrote about Aeolian Heart Astrology and the blockchain ritual we did together last year in Spellbound......and she also devoted an entire section to a detailed conversation that she had with my husband Andrei on the topic of servitor magic.We were both so honored to be woven into the pages of this book. Spellbound: A New Witch's Guide to Crafting the Future by Chaweon Koo is an essential addition to your magical library.Click here to buy it nowSupport the show

 John Michael Greer is an American druid who has risen to become one of the most important esoteric scholars of our time. He is astonishingly prolific, having written over 70 books that explore a wide array of perspectives on ecological philosophy.JMG demonstrates the virtues of a truly independent mind, offering a syncretic perspective that explores the overlap between ecology, spirituality, and the future of industrial society.Though he's written many books on occultism, politics, and economics, I believe that his latest book, The Twilight of Pluto, is the most important astrology book published in over a decade. In The Twilight of Pluto, JMG offers something totally unique in terms of historical perspective, critique, and predictions for the future. The rich juices of astrology have been fermented into a fine wine, opening the senses to divine the shape of the world that is emerging from beneath Pluto's shadow.This book offers original insight and unique analysis of the time we are living in, which JMG describes as being the end of the Plutonian-era. (1900-2036)The Twilight of Pluto is first and foremost a history book, blossoming through an astrological lens to illuminate the evolution of human consciousness from the ancient world to the present Plutonian-era. You may imagine that diving into Pluto's influence over the last century might make for some very grim reading. But instead, this book is a page turning pleasure to read. JMG takes you on an adventure through time, fighting monstrous tragedy and absurdity with glinting humor and acerbic cultural critique. Even if you don't typically read astrology books, know that your interests in history, cultural criticism or ecological thought will be deeply nourished by The Twilight of Pluto.And if you are a student of astrology, The Twilight of Pluto is required reading. This is a mind-altering book that will expand your imagination of the cosmos forever.The Twilight of Pluto represents an evolutionary leap in the astrological conversation. That's why it was such an honor to have the opportunity to interview JMG. And of course, in addition to being a great writer, he's also a wonderful conversationalist.We touch on everything in The Twilight of Pluto and go off on many tangents including:Why art and architecture has become so uglyThe revival of mundane astrologyThe 2016 electionMass media manipulationWhy you should throw out your TVApocalypses US Pluto ReturnWhat the future looks like in the post-Plutonian eraBuy The Twilight of Pluto by John Michael GreerAnd you can read John Michael Greer's blog: https://www.ecosophia.net/Support the show

Tamra Lucid is a force of nature: a veritable renaissance woman of the 21st Century. She has been a prolific artist for decades, sharing her light with the world through music, underground art, filmmaking and writing. It is obvious that Tamra was born to be a bright light in the dark. But she got her start on this path by having a great mentor in her youth: the legendary esoteric scholar, Manly P. Hall.What must it have been like to be mentored by Manly P. Hall? Lucky for us, Tamra has finally published her memoirs called: Making the Ordinary Extraordinary: My Seven Years in Occult Los Angeles with Manly Palmer Hall. Tamra's story is extraordinary. In the haze of her nihilistic youth back in the early 1980's, she serendipitously met the elderly Manly P. Hall. And with an age difference of over 60 years, he became like a surrogate grandfather offering her the love, guidance and sanctuary she needed.Making the Ordinary Extraordinary: My Seven Years in Occult Los Angeles with Manly Palmer Hall exquisitely captures the last moments in history before the internet swallowed reality. Sitting at this precipice between eras stands the great historical figure of Manly P. Hall, still studying and lecturing at his library as he had for many decades. Back in the 1920's and 30's, Manly P. Hall rose to become the rockstar celebrity of the esoteric world. His legend has lived on, meaning there's been nearly a century of praise and accolades for his accomplishments as a scholar. Conversely, there are many rumors and conspiracies that abound. Sadly, such extreme praise and suspicion tends to overshadow the human.I've been deeply enamored with the legend of Manly P. Hall for many years. Until I read Tamra's book, he always seemed far away, like the light of a distant star. However, Tamra's tender account of their deep friendship brought his spirit to life for me. The “Mr. Hall” described in this book is so personable, so funny and so tragic that you'll truly fall in love with him. Even if you've never heard of Manly P. Hall, I still recommend that you read this book because it will be a magnificent introduction to appreciating his historical significance. And it is a really pleasurable read: sensual prose guided by a romantic spirit to stir your soul with a montage of vivid memories. You fall in love with all the characters as you span time together. And by the end, you'll feel like you were there to witness all the bliss and the horror of the 1980's L.A. occult scene.Suffice it to say, the whole story is tragi-comic, just like real life. In this episode, I speak with Tamra about her life, her art, and the experience of writing this book during the pandemic. And we deepen the exploration of Manly P. Hall's amazing life and tragic death by looking at his natal chart together. By examining his placements, including his three planets in Pisces, we find more context for the traits he expressed publicly and those that he kept hidden.Not only that, but we dive into the transits that occurred during the last days of his life, speculating about whether the suspicious circumstances of his death were in fact murder.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/aeolianheart)

On this episode of STARGAZER, I'm joined by Mayan astrologer Aiesha Cosmos.In this thrilling conversation, Aiesha breaks down the Mayan calendar to explain how 2012 was just the beginning of a transitional period in human consciousness and shares her wisdom of the Toltec teachings as a means for self-transformation to prepare yourself for the world to come.If the world has seemed chaotic and unstable to you for the past few years, you're not crazy. According to the Mayan calendar, the world is actually in the midst of a transitionary period between cycles. The old order has to die so the new one can be born—but the old order isn't giving up control so easily. If we expect to give birth to a new world, then we have to train ourselves to be indomitable spiritual warriors.Aiesha is one of the most powerful spiritual teachers I have had the honor of speaking with. She is true catalyst of change and a portal to a higher dimension of consciousness. May you experience a major shift in consciousness by hearing the wisdom she shares in this episode.Visit aieshacosmos.com to schedule a Mayan astrology reading or healing ceremony with Aiesha.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/aeolianheart)

I'm joined by my husband Andrei in this episode for a lively discussion on the Internet's Saturn Return.With Saturn currently transiting Aquarius, the Internet as we know it is having its Saturn Return.On August 6, 1991, a CERN physicist named Tim Berners-Lee uploaded the first publicly accessible website.While there were many technological precedents leading up to it, this date is often cited as the birth of the Internet as we know it.Berners-Lee wanted to create a vast hyperlinked global network that would allow for the swift exchange of scientific research.what started as an internal database designed to store and share scientific research through hypertext has evolved into the single largest body of human knowledge.It has united the global village with oftentimes miraculous and equally disastrous consequences.It is responsible for how you send and receive information—whether it's text message, social media, or streaming video.Nearly everything you think or say is mediated in some measure by something you read or heard online.So now that the Saturn is back in Aquarius, the Internet is having its Saturn Return.In this episode, we discuss the advances in media + technology that have taken place during Saturn's transit through Aquarius, the dark side of the sign of the Water Bearer, and what the future might hold.If you want to learn more about the things we discussed in this episode, then check out my new masterclass CYBERSPACE: Storming the Reality Studio with Saturn in Aquarius.CYBERSPACE examines the effects that mass media and digital technology have had on society through the lens of Saturn in Aquarius.You will explore the many dimensions of this transit through a synthesis of astrological lore, historical analysis and media theory.You will learn how this transit has historically been associated with breakthroughs in propaganda, mass media and digital technology......and you will walk away with a set of tools to work with through this transit that will help you deprogram yourself from the spell of mass media mind control that you've been under your entire life.Right now, CYBERSPACE is free my Patreon subscribers. Sign up at http://www.patreon.com/aeolianheartThis offer ends on February 11, 2022Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/aeolianheart)

This episode of STARGAZER features Hermetic Astrologer Gary P. Caton.Gary is a rare soul in the colliding worlds of astrology and magic. Listening to his podcast (The Hermetic Astrology Podcast) is like falling into a deep conversation with a kindred spirit, and reading his words (like his book Hermetic Triptycha, Vol. 1, or any number of his articles in The Mountain Astrologer) reveals a sage wisdom channeled from deep within the Hermetic current.Gary's work on the Mercury elemental year has been instrumental in elevating my understanding of the notoroious Mercury retrograde from one of fear to transcendence.I drew heavily from his book Hermetica Tryptica, Vol. 1 for all three of my Mercury Retrograde posts this year [Libra | Aquarius | Gemini], and now that Mercury is in retrograde in the sign of Libra, it seemed like... well, the Libran thing to do to invite him onto my podcast for an enlightening conversation.We covered a wide constellation of topics, from his initiation into astrology via a dream in 1993 to the 300-year Venus-Mars cycle to the Mercury elemental return of cryptocurrency and beyond. [caption id="attachment_13221" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Photo credit: Wonder Bright[/caption] You can learn more about Gary P. Caton and his work by visiting dreamastrologer.com, following his YouTube channel, tuning into the Hermetic Astrology Podcast, checking out his articles on The Mountain Astrologer or reading his book Hermetic Triptycha, Vol. 1.You can find more information about Gary's upcoming workshop on the Venus-Mars Cycle happening on October 9th, 2021 @ 11am EST / 8am PST by clicking here.If you enjoyed this episode and want to unlock access to exclusive content, then please join my Patreon today.You'll get weekly astrology forecasts from me, invitations to monthly moon magic meetups, and exclusive content you won't find anywhere else.Join my Patreon now!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/aeolianheart)

Welcome back to STARGAZER: a podcast about astrology, alchemy & magic!Today, my esteemed guest is Baal Kadmon.Kadmon is an accomplished occult author, teacher, and scholar whose work focuses on unpacking the linguistic structure of magico-religious traditions in the West and beyond. He specializes in Classical Hebrew, Ancient Greek, Classical Latin, Aramaic and Arabic languages and the texts & tales they engendered.In addition to his impressive credentials in the occult, Kadmon is also a veteran Wall Street trader who has recently turned his sights to the cryptocurrency market, which is how we became acquainted I first met Kadmon through our mutual friend Chaweon Koo after she appeared on STARGAZER last month to talk cryptocurrency and all things financial sorcery. One thing led to another, and a few weeks later, Chaweon and I were performing a live magic ritual to inscribe our intentions on the blockchain at the exact moment of the Mercury Cazimi......which was an idea she got from her friend and teacher, Baal Kadmon (who happened to show up for the live ritual).I was thrilled to discover that Kadmon was in the process of putting the final touches on an epic 80-video online course on trading cryptocurrency—and I knew I needed to have him on the show to elucidate the cryptic world of crypto for my audience.In this episode, we explore the connection between language & magic, magic & money, and money & technology. Kadmon explains how the occult mystification of money was partly responsible for the 2008 financial crash, and how the new directions in digital technologies show great promise to liberate us from dependency on the monolithic institutions that caused the crash in the first place.As the world prepares to embrace a new monetary system, it really does feel like it's sink or swim. The experience and expertise that Kadmon brings to the discussion of these matters is both a relief and a sign of hope to anyone who is afraid of drowning in this new economy.You can learn more about Baal Kadmon's work by visiting http://www.baalkadmon.comIf you want to learn more from Baal Kadmon about cyrptocurrency, we are hosting a free event along with Chaweon Koo called CRYTPO TRADING 101: First Steps for the Complete Neophyte on Wednesday June 30th @ 2pm PST—but you can catch the replay anytime.This webinar will truly take an as above/so below, as within/so without perspective of the current crypto craze.In addition to looking at the astrological influences, we will also penetrate into the depths of trading psychology so that you make more informed decisions about when to buy, sell and hold.You'll also learn:how to set up a Coinbase account to trade in cryptocurrencywhat a cold wallet is and why you might want to have onewhat an NFT is and why you might want to collect oneBy the end of this webinar, you'll have a big picture view of what's going on in the heavens as well as detailed practical steps to get on boarded into world of cryptocurrency.Click here to sign up now or visit the url below:https://www.crowdcast.io/e/crytpotrading101Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/aeolianheart)

Chaweon Koo is easily the most original, innovative, and provocative voice in modern magic. Her YouTube channel Witches and Wine has become one of the most valuable resources for modern occultism. She has interviewed some of the best scholars and practitioners alive today. But she is not just a passive interviewer. Chaweon has a white hot intellect and an artistic spirit which has synthesized the vast amount of occult perspectives into a unique magical philosophy that I was privileged to hear in this interview.As a Korean American following the Western Esoteric path, she embodies the true liminal spirit of magic itself. And as a vocal crypto enthusiast, she is pushing the boundaries of financial sorcery well into the 21st century and beyond. And through her ability to synthesize high and low, pop and art, East and West, she is a postmodern alchemist par excellence.To speak with Chaweon is to encounter effortless brilliance, good humor and a truly Hermetic spirit. Our talk skips lightly through the cosmos, touching on the occult power of K-pop, ancestral veneration, cultural syncretism, cryptocurrency, financial sorcery, and decentralization in the Aquarian Age to come.As a former student of mine, I am truly humbled by the achievements Chaweon has made as a magician and philosopher—and I was honored to spend TWO HOURS speaking with her. I have decided not to edit out a moment of our conversation because I know you will all benefit greatly from our EPIC flow.Enjoy! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/aeolianheart)

Welcome back to STARGAZER: a podcast about astrology, alchemy & magic.In this episode, I'm joined again by my husband and co-host Andrei to carry on our discussion from last week about the esoteric meaning behind fairytales by exploring the gnostic dimensions of the dystopian science fiction classic Blade Runner.In the first half, we share our thoughts on the ongoing square between Saturn in Aquarius and Uranus in Taurus, reflecting on how it has made a feel on an individual level and what it means for the collective in the context of the recent $GME short squeeze and the Great Reset.The second half is dedicated to an analysis of the film Blade Runner and its source material, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick. We discuss how its globalist and technocratic aspects make it a perfect film to contemplate for the Aquarian Age and how it shows, through a fairytale-like morality, the virtue of being human in an inhuman world.I also draw comparisons between Blade Runner and stories like The Little Mermaid and Pinocchio, and we look at its relationship to the Romantic-era through the lens of William Blake, Mary Shelley and Uranus in Taurus.This was a great discussion, and certain an episode you don't want to miss!***If you like what you hear and want to be part of a community of like-minded mystical hearts and magical freaks where you can join monthly magic rituals with Andrei and me, then you should join my Patreon.$8 a month gets you:– Access to an exclusive members-only Facebook group– Weekly astrology forecast audio messages from me– 30% off membership discount on astrology readings– Access to the Tarotscopes livestream– Access to monthly Moon Magic Meetups– Access to group Planetary Magic RitualsUnlock the full Aeolian Heart experience.Join my Patreon now.Let’s make magic together.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/aeolianheart)

We're back with the season debut of STARGAZER: a podcast about astrology, alchemy & magic!In this special Valentine's Day episode, I'm joined by my husband Andrei and I to tell the raw, vulnerable and uncut story of our fairytale romance.Andrei and I have been together for nearly half of our lives, and our story is one of deep trauma, alchemical healing and divine love.We dedicated our Valentine's Day breakfast discussion to how we helped each other transform into the grown-ups we are today through a shared dark night of the soul.It's like a fairytale romance and a hero's journey all in one. Descending to the pits of hell to rescue your beloved and rising to new heights through love, devotion and self-sacrifice.We also talk about how important art, astrology and magic have been on our healing journey, discussing in depth Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's The Magic Flute as a fairytale initiation into the mysteries of the alchemical marriage and Tantric love......as well as our shared love for the films of Alfred Hitchcock.It's been a long, strange trip and I am filled with eternal love and gratitude that Andrei has been my companion for the journey.If you like what you hear and want to be part of a community of like-minded mystical hearts and magical freaks where you can join monthly magic rituals with Andrei and me, then you should join my Patreon.$8 a month gets you:Access to an exclusive members-only Facebook groupWeekly astrology forecast audio messages from meMembership discount on astrology readingsAccess to the wildly popular monthly Tarotscopes in which all 12 signs get a monthly forecast through live Tarot readingsAccess to monthly Moon Magic MeetupsAccess to group Planetary Magic RitualsUnlock the full Aeolian Heart experience.Join my Patreon now.Let's make magic together. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/aeolianheart)

Welcome to the final episode of my ELEMENTAL series of interviews with small business owners that I absolutely love! Throughout this season, I have learned that when a person is doing work that matters to them, it is never just about making money. Work becomes passion, service and meaning in life. My guest today is Benjamin Warfield from Philadelphia, who is one half of an amazing company called Mithras Candle. Both scientist and mystic, Benjamin’s work represents a beautiful harmony between matter and magic, drawing from the wisdom of the past to create a healthier future.I’ve observed that our society spends a lot of time concerned with the quality of our food. The GMO debate has lots of momentum. And we certainly spend a lot of time measuring the quality of our air and water. Pollution is something that environmental movements adamantly oppose. But how often do you hear a dialogue about the quality of light? The term light pollution exists, but it refers to our inability to see stars in the night sky. Though this is terrible, the dimness of stars does not confront how the quality of light can negatively influence biology and behavior.I have always felt strongly that light should be like the Sun: healing, warm and radiant. How many millenniums have human beings lived by firelight? Fire itself is like a small seed from the heart of the Sun, offering its light and heat to support so much life and transformation. In more recent history, incandescent electric bulbs blurred the boundaries between day and night forever, but their glow still attempted to approximate the warmth of fire and the Sun.Incandescent light differs greatly from the cold and unfeeling fluorescent light used in most major stores, schools and offices. And the even more recent emergence of LED lights has ruined the warm glow of so many homes.I’ve been waiting a long time to commiserate with someone who can appreciate my sensitivity to the quality of light. And that’s why I’m so glad I found Benjamin, because he has made the quality of light into a scientific study for over 15 years, studying its effects on our bodies, moods, and rhythms.In our conversation, Benjamin shares what he learned during his time working for a university level research program that was devoted to understanding the biological effects of light. Their discoveries inspired him to return to the magic of candlelight, a luminosity that physiologically invites you to calm down and relax at night.The science makes it clear that artificial lights can aggravate and disrupt your circadian rhythms. But candlelight illuminates, soothes and relaxes. The magic of Mithras Candle comes from the undeniably beauty of candlelight and from the evocation of a very ancient deity. You may have heard of Mithras, because his name has never fully faded away. History places the origins of Mithras in ancient Persia, but the cult of Mithras spread far and wide throughout ancient Europe and Asia, eventually blossoming into three centuries of devotion in Rome. In the ancient Mithras cults, he was often called the Lord of Heavenly Light. Some viewed him as the genius of fire while others identified him with the light of the Sun. Thus, evoking Mithras has an ancient resonance with the magic and mystery of light, as both a physical phenomena and as a symbol of spiritual revelation.I hope you enjoy our enlightening conversation.To learn more about Benjamin's work, visit https://www.mithrascandle.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/aeolianheart)

Welcome to another installment in the ELEMENTAL series, where I interview small business owners that inspire me. This series of conversations are a reminder that there are limitless ways to offer meaningful work in the world. What all the people that I interview have in common is a passion, a message, and a willingness to do the work it takes to grow.My guest today is Alenka Loesch of Frux Farm in Oregon.Frux is Latin for fruits of the earth, a poetic description of the beauty and abundance that her farm produces.Alenka and her husband Michael have courageously chosen to dedicate their lives to become a part of an agricultural revolution, one that is returning to the sustainable organic practices that humans have used to cultivate the earth for thousands of years.Using heirloom seeds, Frux Farm produces healthy food, beautiful flowers and healing herbal medicines. Alenka’s practice of making medicinal tinctures and oils has evolved into Stolas Botanicals, referring to an ancient owl deity associated with the esoteric knowledge of plants and planets.Alenka dances with nature, working in rhythm with the music of the spheres to inspire her planting, harvesting, and the creation of her medicines. In dialogue with her plants, she listens and waits for their guidance and direction. Everything Alenka does is devoted to healing humanity’s relationship with the earth and remedying the energetic imbalances that arise in our bodies.In this conversation, she shares some of the harrowing experiences she had when her very young son was suffering from chronic stomach pains. As terrible as this was, healing her child became the inspiration she needed to discover her true path as a healer. I admire and appreciate anyone who is devoted to health, especially those who grow healthy food and medicinal herbs. In some ways, I think this is the most important work that can be done because if we do not pivot our foodways soon, the whole world will be chronically poisoned for many more generations to come. Though the 21st century has many luxuries that humanity should be grateful for, there have never been more toxins in our environment. There is no nice way to phrase this. But we have been experimented on by greedy corporations who are willing to do anything to increase their production and profits. The chronic illness and disease running rampant, even amongst the well fed first world, is staggering. The soil has been depleted of nutrients and replaced with chemicals and pesticides. How many supplements do you take to remain sane and alive? And consider that food allergies in children have increased 50% since 1997. And then remember that GMO crops were introduced in the US in 1996. In England, GMOs were banned until 1999. Following that, their food allergies also increased by 50%. And food allergies are just the beginning. Mono-culture and the pesticide laden genetically modified agricultural methods are poisoning the earth and the people who consume this so called “food”.This is why sustainable farming, like what is happening on Frux Farm, is so important. Sustainable farms act on behalf of biodiversity, inviting the whole web of life to be supported. Everyone knows in the marrow of their bones that the fruits of the earth are meant to nourish and support us. And it is this most basic common sense wisdom that Frux Farm represents.To learn more about Alenka's work at Frux Farm, visit https://fruxfarm.com/And to learn more about her work with Stolas Botanicals, visit https://www.etsy.com/shop/StolasBotanicalsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/aeolianheart)

Welcome to another installment in the ELEMENTAL series, where I interview small business owners that I love to discover more about the limitless possibilities in this world to work for yourself doing something you love.My next guest is Amy Heneveld of Enosburgh Essences. If anyone is actually a fairy disguised in human form, it’s Amy. In fact, I like to call her the Flower Fairy of Vermont. I say this because Amy’s creative business is devoted to working with flowers. She makes healing flower essences, she communicates with the plants all around her in the wilderness, and she teaches others how to open themselves up to plant spirits.Like most healers, Amy has experienced challenging illness and has come out the other side with special insight and knowledge to share. Years ago, she contracted Lyme’s disease, which she healed with plant medicines. After experiencing the power of medicinal plants first hand, she chose to devote herself to learning everything she could about plants.She says, “...after reading a book on how to talk to trees, I realized I’d always been communing with them and that the plant world had a lot of wisdom to offer. I began to regularly connect to the plant spirit realm, though I kept it a secret, mostly going to the trees for advice during emotionally difficult times.”Amy is a poet, a mystic, and a very old soul. In fact, he PhD is in Medieval French Literature, a period of history she evokes through the spiritual potency of her work. To learn more about Amy's work, visit https://www.enosburghessences.com/Are you an artisan or craftsperson with vision?Do you need an extra boost from the cosmos to take your small business to the next level?Or are you trying to launch your brilliant online business but need a little help from heavens?Well, I’ve got good news.My business alchemy workshop ELEMENTAL is now open for registration.After you take this class, you’ll know how to:Synthesize your passion, message and hard work to bring your vision into form and launch a successful businessApply an alchemical business model to your work that will increase creativity, productivity, and sales.Create a business from the heart that allows you to do you what you love and find your tribe!And, of course, it will feature mind-expanding esoteric philosophy, heart-opening meditation and a powerful global group dedication to Mercury in Virgo to empower your business for success!Click here to register.BTW, did you know that my Patreon supporters get into ELEMENTAL for free?Join my Patreon nowSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/aeolianheart)

Welcome to another installment in the ELEMENTAL series, where I interview small business owners that I love to find out just how many inspiring ways there are to work for yourself doing something you love.I’ve known Maude Schellhous since 2016, back at the beginning of Aeolian Heart. Maude has been working for herself as a hypnotherapist since 1995. Not only does Maude offer one-on-one clinical work, she also founded her own school called Sacramento Hypnotherapy where she has trained hundreds of students.Recently, Maude has developed a new technique that she calls psychedelic hypnotherapy.This doesn’t involve drugs. But this technique does alter one’s consciousness to invite a shift in beliefs or one’s physical state.Psychedelic translates from Greek to mean something like “mind manifesting.”. Psyche meaning mind and delos meaning manifesting. And the word “hypnosis” is derived from the Greek word hypnos, or sleep.So Maude guides her clients through mind manifesting sleep, a healing practice that invites them to find deep levels of relaxation, awareness, and the strength to change their life for the better.Maude believes that discovering inner wisdom holds a path to many different areas of our subconscious where we can unlock blockages that can hold us back mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically.In my mind what Maude does is totally shamanic, resonating with deep wells of ancestral wisdom. And the spirit of hypnosis as a healing modality recalls the ancient wisdom of Egypt and Greece, whose hospitals and healing centers were actually called Dream temples. In the dream temples, people were guided into enchanted sleep to be healed by the gods.In this episode, Maude and I discuss her work and its healing benefits. And towards the end, she takes us on a hypnotic journey to experience our inner world directly.You can learn more about Maude's work at https://sacramentohypnotherapy.com/Are you an artisan or craftsperson with vision?Do you need an extra boost from the cosmos to take your small business to the next level?Or are you trying to launch your brilliant online business but need a little help from heavens?Well, I’ve got good news.My business alchemy workshop ELEMENTAL is now open for registration.After you take this class, you’ll know how to:Synthesize your passion, message and hard work to bring your vision into form and launch a successful businessApply an alchemical business model to your work that will increase creativity, productivity, and sales.Create a business from the heart that allows you to do you what you love and find your tribe!And, of course, it will feature mind-expanding esoteric philosophy, heart-opening meditation and a powerful global group dedication to Mercury in Virgo to empower your business for success!Click here to register.BTW, did you know that my Patreon supporters get into ELEMENTAL for free?Join my Patreon nowSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/aeolianheart)

Welcome to the first episode of the second season of STARGAZER, a podcast about astrology, alchemy, and magic.This begins a series of interviews with magical and creative entrepreneurs who have courageously forged a path for themselves, finding unique ways to share their gifts with the world. This series is timed to coincide with the upcoming transit of Mercury through Virgo, which is the astrological influence that I used to launch my creative business five years ago!If you want to learn about how I used the transit of Mercury in Virgo to launch and support the growth of Aeolian Heart, be sure to sign up for August 19th event, ELEMENTAL: Business Alchemy with Mercury in Virgo.Those who are a part of this Renaissance work because they have a passion, not merely for material acquisition. They work to find freedom for their creative spirit and in the way they use their time. And they work because it gives them purpose, creating vital connection and community.My first guests are the perfect embodiment of the 21st Century Renaissance that is blossoming. Beatrice Kalmar and Meredith Allen run a business called Psychic Stitch, a high-art embroidery business dedicated to up-cycling and customizing clothes to create one-of-a-kind wearable art. They are such beautiful women, old souls with loving hands who are completely inspired by their work to make clothes truly meaningful again.Since they live right here in Los Angeles, I went to their studio to chat with them and record our conversation. Beatrice and Meredith are great artists, painters with thread. They can reproduce any image or style from the past. But they also create their own original effervescent psychedelic tapestries which are a worthy contribution to the ancient art of embroidery.Amidst the rainbow of threads, the antique embroidery machines, and the works of art in progress, I felt like I was in another time and place. A time when people did not take so much for granted and had more reverence for the hours, labor and skill that go into creating any kind of clothing.In this conversation, we talk about how Psychic Stitch got started and what inspired its beginnings. We also talk about the major issues caused by the mass-produced corporate fashion industry, which is obscenely wasteful, environmentally hazardous, and shamelessly employs slave labor. As an answer to this, Psychic Stitch seeks to make clothing precious again, by enchanting them with a story and purpose. This honors the people who made these clothes and the people who own them now. With conscience and art, clothes become imbued with love. This philosophy is a great departure from the values that have spawned so much spiritual and economic crisis in the world. Whether you love fashion or not, clothes are an expression of who you are: what your values are, what your trade is, and what your aesthetics are. It blows my mind to think of how awful it is to clothe ourselves in the products of slave labor. Not only do I mourn for the people in the sweatshops, but it is terrible how much we struggle and compete to be able to afford these loveless products. The whole experience is born from pain and injustice. And it fosters no appreciation for what we own. I believe that most humans don’t really want to live like this anymore. And the Information Age is inviting a massive paradigm shift. Artisans with a vision, like the women at Psychic Stitch, are making small but important steps towards creating another way to live. I loved talking to Beatrice and Meredith so much. I learned a LOT from them and I hope you enjoy hearing what they have to say!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/aeolianheart)

Hello Stargazer,I'm pleased to share with you the season finale of STARGAZER: a podcast about astrology, alchemy & magic.In this episode, I reminisce with my husband on the origins of Aeolian Heart—and what it's taken to get us this far.Did you know that this month is the *official* 5 year anniversary of Aeolian Heart Astrology?Time really has a way of catching up with us.To be perfectly honest, the last five years of growing my own creative enterprise has been the most humbling and intense learning experience in my life.The herky jerky rollercoaster ride between gaining momentum, taking off, plateauing, crash landing, and gaining momentum again has been both agonizing and ecstatic.There are times when I think I've crash-landed for good......but when you are illuminated by the inner fire, nothing will stop you from rising out of your own ashes.Needless to say, I was really excited when my husband Andrei agreed to come on the podcast to have a talk with me celebrating the five year anniversary of Aeolian Heart.As you might know, Andrei has been my partner in crime since starting Aeolian Heart.I honestly wouldn't have been able to grow it to what it is without his unending service.In this season-closing episode, we talk about the epic ritual dedication to Mercury that we did to launch Aeolian Heart.Mercury rules language, communication systems, and mass media......as well as merchants, commerce, and currency.Seems like the sort of ally you'd want when launching your own online creative business, doesn't it?Looking back, I have to say that this was the most successful magic spell that I ever did.And I'm really excited to share it with you in this episode of STARGAZER—the season finale!What better way to close the first season that with a look back at everything it took to get here?Enjoy.Much Love,RachelP.S. Are you ready to start working with Mercury to launch your own business or take your own to the next level?Well, I've got good news.My business alchemy workshop ELEMENTAL returns next week.In this workshop, you'll learn all of the secrets of working with Mercury to launch a successful online business.But in the meantime, I've got something special I can't wait to share with you.I put together a special Mercury Money Magic Masterclass......and it's absolutely free!It's the perfect way to start building your relationship with Mercury now so that when it comes time to work with him for a little business magic, you'll have already opened a clear channel.Access the Mercury Money Magic Masterclass now!Let's make money appear out of thin air.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/aeolianheart)

We're so grateful to welcome Paul Weston back to the show for an exceptionally trippy conversation on synchronicity and high weirdness recorded on August 1st (Lammas) at the height of Cosmic Trigger Days.On July 23, 1973, the writer Robert Anton Wilson made contact with a Higher Intelligence from the star Sirius (the Dog Star).Wilson later discovered that July 23 began the ancient Egyptian holy days in honor of the Dog Star Sirius, lasting until around September 8. This is the source of the phrase "dog days of summer." Wilson recounted his experiences with the intelligence from Sirius and a million other mind melting synchronicities in his brilliant autobiographical novel Cosmic Trigger: The Final Secret of the Illuminati.So, here we are, in the dog days of summer, talking to Paul Weston because of a series of emails I sent to my list a few months ago......about the unbelievably true synchronicity that links Carl Jung to the Beatles, and how it led to the KLF burning a million quid......and how the link that weaves these cosmic yarns together is none other than Robert Anton Wilson......inspired a series of major synchronicities in Paul's own life to start revealing themselves.When he wrote to come on the podcast to share his stories of high weirdness, I couldn't wait to schedule the interview—and at such a perfect time of year!May this illuminating conversation inspire your own adventures into high weirdness during this year of nonstop interesting times.Hail Eris!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/aeolianheart)

Welcome back to another episode of STARGAZER: a podcast about astrology, alchemy and magic.I always say that success is a mixture of talent, hard-work and good timing. This remains true. But there is also most definitely an element of luck, which remains an ineffable mystery that lies just out of our understanding. Once in awhile, the universe just hands you a gift on a silver platter and you can’t attribute it to anything other than good fortune. That’s what just recently happened to me. Now you may remember the interview that my husband Andrei and I did with the amazing astrologer, Frederick Woodruff. Following that interview, I was informed that Michael Lutin had heard the episode and wanted to come on STARGAZER to have a talk with Frederick, Andrei and I!This was a stroke of good luck because if you’ve been into astrology for awhile, then you’ll know Michael Lutin as one of the OG astrologers of our day. But for those that don’t, Michael Lutin was the astrology columnist for Vanity Fair for over 25 years. He’s also published several astrology books and has been a guest speaker all over the world at many prominent seminars and universities.In the vast ocean of astrological work, Lutin’s voice is totally original. He has a profound historical, psychological and philosophical perspective in his writing but remains attuned to the currents of popular culture. He plays the role of an urbane intellectual, having lived in New York and Paris for decades. But he has an unerring sense of humor throughout his work that always demonstrates his intention to inspire personal and cultural healing. In his words he says:“I believe that deep down all people have a core of brilliant, shining, thrilling, blissful health, natural instinct and confidence. Around that core is all too often found a crust of defense and doubt, formed over the years...I believe my job is to help people break through that crust of defense and doubt to liberate their shining core and restore confidence in their own natural, healthy instincts to follow their own fulfilling path.”As you can imagine, it was a great pleasure to sit down and talk to Frederick and Michael. Getting to hang out with them was such a trip! I hope you enjoy…Thank you so much for listening to this interview with Frederick Woodruff and Michael Lutin. If the energies of Capricorn are going to dominate everything this year, it was nice to get to talk with with my astrology elders and learn something new about the work I have devoted myself to. It was socially uplifting, educational and has given me a lot to reflect upon as I allow myself to mature in this field. I have recommended Frederick Woodruff’s work before and I will once again encourage you all to check out his website at astroinquiry.com. Frederick’s astrological writing is always on pointe.And for those who would like to follow Michael Lutin, you can find him at https://michaellutin.com/And if you are interested in reading about the United States’ Pluto Return, Michael’s book on the subject is the best writing on the matter that I have found. It’s called BOOOMM!: HOROSCOPE USA: The End of Life As We Know It.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/aeolianheart)

My guest for this episode is the unique historian, Paul Weston, whose keen interest in myth, mystical experience and history has blossomed into a prolific writing career as an independent scholar.For the past few years, it seems like every time I check back in on Paul, he’s written a new book. In fact, he has published 10 books on a vast array of esoteric subjects, including William Blake, Arthurian legend and Aleister Crowley. In this interview, we talk about his latest book, History and Myth: Boris Johnson. Henry VIII. Extinction Rebellion, Plague, & the Return of the Middle Ages. In this book, he examines the cultural evolution that has followed Saturn/Pluto conjunctions in Capricorn, a phenomenon that occurred in 2020, in 1518 and in 1284.By examining history through this mythic and metaphysical lens, Paul identifies threads of familiar themes in the 13th, 16th, and 21st Centuries, which seem to become revolutionary moments, characterized by an End Times fervor and uprisings against the ruling class.What I loved about this book is that it uses a cyclical lens of time, both astrological and mythological, to examine the chaotic conditions of the 21st century. I’ll end this introduction with a quote from the book where Paul says,“I feel that in making use of unconventional ways of looking athistory, particularly the idea of cycles, and in seeing the presenceof powerful mythology in modern secular movements, we might beable to gain insights on the mysteries of the likes of Boris Johnsonand Brexit and also the remarkable Extinction Rebellion movement.These are tumultuous times.” If you would like to learn more about his work as an author, lecturer and Glastonbury tour guide, you can visit his website at http://www.paulwestonglastonbury.com.And if you would like to read his latest book, History and Myth, you can find it on Amazon Kindle now. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/aeolianheart)

The best part about having a podcast is that I can speak with authors and artists that I admire.I recently read a really wonderful book called Seasons of Moon and Flame: The Wild Dreamer's Epic Journey of Becoming by Danielle Dulsky. It was a soulful and poetic feast for the imagination! As a creative writer and magic teacher myself, I felt a deep kinship with where Danielle was coming from. And I was super excited that Danielle agreed to come on my podcast for a chat. Danielle Dulsky calls herself a wild dreamer. And after speaking with her, I whole-heartedly agree. As a consummate Aquarius, Danielle is full of the wisdom of the wilderness. In this interview, we discuss her some of natal chart, illuminating how her Aquarian nature makes her a voice crying from the wilderness. We also muse upon cyclical time and the value of living in rhythm with natural cycles: Moons, seasons, and aeons alike.Danielle believes that words are spells. And that stories are medicine. She believes in the power of the wild feminine, reconnecting to ancestors, and an intimate relationship with nature. In her own words, she translates the wild feminine into magick, storytelling, motherhood, multimedia art, and teachings of embodied spirituality. If you’d like to learn more about Danielle’s work, you can visit her website www.danielledulsky.com. There you can check out all her books or enroll in the Hag School, a learning community for mystics, flame-tenders, heathens, and wild-hearts.Enjoy.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/aeolianheart)

Welcome back to another episode of STARGAZER: a podcast about astrology, alchemy & magic.This is the second part of the interview that Andrei and I did with the astrologer, Frederick Woodruff. In the first part, we had covered a lot of ground, discussing some of the qualities of both traditional and modern astrology. We mused about how certain styles of astrological interpretation are limiting and fatalistic by nature. Drawing from personal experiences, we reflected on what it is like to be on the receiving of a particularly negative or fatalistic forecast. Finally, Frederick asked Andrei and I what we thought about the quality of astrology on the internet. And that’s where we come back in...If you would like to check out Frederick Woodruff’s work, please visit his website https://www.astroinquiry.com/.Remember to check out his books Skywriter: Notes on Modern Astrology and Secrets of a Telephone Psychic, which totally pulled me out a melancholic episode last winter.And check out part one to get caught up on the conversation.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/aeolianheart)

Welcome back to another episode of STARGAZER.My guest today is astrologer Frederick Woodruff.Frederick is one of my favorite astrologers. I always look forward to his writing and have read both of his books. As a person, he has two of my favorite qualities. First, he thinks for himself, even when it means defying trends. And second, he maintains a good sense of humor even during the darkest times. It is no secret that an astrological renaissance has exploded in the last decade, inviting anyone and everyone to add to a global conversation. And while this is liberating and exciting in many ways, the quantity of astrological information has not increased the quality of knowledge. And this is why I was so excited when Frederick agreed to come on the show. Consider this. I’ve only been a professional astrologer for 5 years. And Frederick has been an astrologer for 40 years. Anyone who is interested in the art of astrology will benefit greatly from hearing someone with so much wisdom and experience in the field. As a gateway to mythic intelligence and the cyclical nature of time, astrology opens you up to paradigm-shifting and mind-expanding experiences. But finding quality writing can be challenging. If it is not delivered through saccharin and redundant jargon, then much astrology drags way too far into fatalism. Frederick’s work does neither of these things. Like a true astrologer should be, he is not disassociating from or denying the world. He remains a keen observer, with eyes wide open to the way things are. But he uses his symbolic awareness and his cutting edge wit to offer useful cultural critique and some much needed humor.In this episode, Frederick sits down with my husband Andrei and I to have a congenial and free flowing conversation. If you would like to check out Frederick Woodruff’s work, please visit his website https://www.astroinquiry.com/. I highly recommend his books. If you want a thought-provoking and insightful collection of astrological essays, check out Skywriter: Notes on Modern Astrology which is available for digital download. I’ve read this book many times over the years. And I also recommend his book Secrets of a Telephone Psychic, which totally pulled me out a melancholic episode last winter. It is a pop-art memoir that details his awkward experience as a telephone psychic back in the late ‘90s. It's so fun to read, like a page-turning gossip column interwoven with gleaming threads of humor and wisdom. Secrets of a Telephone Psychic lures you in with the promise of a freak show but ends up feeding a much more primal appetite for the mysteries. Enjoy!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/aeolianheart)

Welcome back to another episode of STARGAZER: a podcast about astrology, alchemy and magic.My guest on this episode is astrologer Gray Crawford, who stopped by to talk about how to better understand planets when they are in their fall—like how Jupiter is in Capricorn right now.This is an episode you do not want to miss.Gray Crawford is an independent teacher and scholar of astrology and mythology. His writing is always poetic, insightful and incredibly well researched. When I was a child, I wished that school could just be one long story-time, meandering journeys into ancient history and mythology, with poetry thrown in for musical effect. And that is exactly what Gray Crawford’s writing is like. I have been an avid reader of his work for many years. But at the end of 2019, I was feeling the pile up of planets in Capricorn really heavily. I became super depressed and totally at a loss to write about the ingress of Jupiter into Capricorn. This is Jupiter in its place of fall, well known to bring about a time of depression, austerity and deprivation. But I found inspiration in Gray Crawford’s article on the subject, where he associated Jupiter’s transit through Capricorn as being the return of Pan, the ancient Greek god of the wilderness. Pan symbolizes the awesome power of nature’s fertility as well as the trembling fear of the wild unknown. As someone with a natal placement of Jupiter in Capricorn, I resonated with this chthonian imagery. I’ve always loved the archetype of Pan. I have read all the original myths and later discovered that Pan’s famous seven-reed flute was correlated to the seven planets. Pan as the spirit of nature plays this flute, symbolizing how nature makes use of the music of the spheres to enact changes in the world of matter. After the lockdown began in March, I realized that Gray’s assessment of Jupiter in Capricorn as being evocative of Pan had really hit the nail on the head. Pan had returned in the form of widespread panic and pandemonium.I was very happy when Gray agreed to talk to me during this time. We had a nice conversation about how we began studying astrology and the hidden value of planets in their signs of fall.If you would like to learn more about Gray’s work, please visit www.graycrawford.net where you can read his articles and stay informed about his upcoming classes and events.You can register for Planets in Fall and the Spirit of the Depths with Gray Crawford, a free talk Gray is giving at Nightlight Astrology on May 16th, by clicking here.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/aeolianheart)

In this special episode, my husband Andrei and I talk about how we’ve used magic and alchemy to cultivate resilience and creativity during hard times.Andrei and I have known each other for 18 years, which is more than half our lives by this point. We’ve literally grown up together. In this conversation, we talk a bit about the origins of our occult awakening: covering the good, the bad, and the ugly.And we share how personal tragedy became the inspiration to write our highly acclaimed class, SPIRITUALIZED: a journey into magical consciousness.The purpose of spiritual alchemy is to transform your consciousness, refining and reshaping the interior world in order to discover a new vision of the exterior world. As the sister science of astrology and magic, alchemy completes the holy trinity of applied Hermetic philosophy.Alchemy is not just a hashtag, or the practice of a medieval charlatan, or the primitive work of pre-scientific minds. It is timeless wisdom and offers a poetic worldview that experiences life as a lucid dream. It is a way to commune with one’s soul and breathe upon the divine spark within until it erupts into flames. It is a path of healing that finds a use for everything in nature, including life’s sorrows and difficulties.In alchemy, all your failures, wounds, and weaknesses become the soil for your growth and eventual bloom.The heart of alchemical wisdom is often woven into common sense. It can be found in what Andrei said at the beginning of the episode, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” And you probably also know the saying, what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger. That journey of becoming stronger is an alchemical one.Yes, life is full of sorrows and obstacles. Everyone on earth is traumatized and wounded. But when we get stuck, feeling buried, suffocated or lost, alchemy becomes a devotional practice that reveals the hidden gold inside every leaden experience.The practice of spiritual alchemy offers a clear path of transformation, a dedicated process of work that invites the seven planets to become your teachers and guides, lifting you from darkness into light.Alchemy is a mythic, symbolic, and spiritual study of creation, revealing your true nature as a Divine Child of Heaven and Earth. It is a living art and science, evolving as we evolve, transforming to meet needs of every age.If you’d like to become a 21st Century alchemist, I invite you to register for the next round of SPIRITUALIZED: a journey into magical consciousness.This is an 8-week course, offering a totally original blend of classical wisdom and modern perspective. Every lesson includes ritual work, journaling and a recorded meditation. Anyone who submits to the process will experience tremendous CHANGE and powerful realizations by the end of the 8 lessons. Considering how much this kind of work is needed right now, I have made SPIRITUALIZED super accessible and affordable so that anyone who wants to learn this process can do so.But to maintain the intimacy and integrity of the group, space is limited.To save your spot, go to aeolianheart.com/spirtualized Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/aeolianheart)

Welcome back to another episode of STARGAZER.In this episode I talk to my friend Kate Grasso, who is a true romantic: someone who relates to her dreams as reality and reality as a dream. I met Kate last summer through some divinely ordained happenstance and synchronicity, which is usually the way kindred spirits come into our lives. When we first met, we were supposed to talk about business but we never ended up getting around to that. Instead, we hit the ground running and talked for hours about poetry, art and mystical experience. I think of Kate as a 21st Century Sappho, a poet/priestess who is illumined from within. Kate seems to live in this effortless communion with the divine and her words nurture the fertility of spirit and soul. In this interview we discuss poetry as being a sacred form of magic born from divine light.Kate was1 kind enough to share some of her poems in this interview. And you can read more of her work at her website poetsareprophets.com. If you are a fellow poet, don’t forget that Kate is currently accepting submissions. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/aeolianheart)

Welcome to another episode of STARGAZER!My guest today is Nicole Piar, creator of the Spirit Cats and Cosmic Allies.I have always described Nicole Piar as being Psychedelic Beatrix Potter because her artistic vision is super mystical, and resonates so deeply with the divine child within.Her Spirit Cats oracle deck has gained huge success and recognition around the world. Everyone loves the Spirit Cats deck because it effortlessly combines irresistible sweetness with gentle wisdom. Nicole’s journey as an artist is an inspiration to anyone who has ever dreamed of turning their true gifts and passions into a living. Nicole’s life seems like a dream. Fully tapped into doing what she loves, her success as an independent artist allows her to paint whatever her soul guides her to create.Nicole’s art flows directly from her dream life, which she considers to be a major source of knowledge and guidance. In this interview, we discuss Nicole’s latest project, the Cosmic Allies oracle deck based on the seven classical planets. This is a truly magical deck of cards, with many layers of meaning and purpose. The Cosmic Allies can be used for guidance, meditation, and as talismans to unlock the mysteries of the planets. Nicole’s vision of the planetary energies is fresh and original, interpreting their wisdom in an innovative way. The Cosmic Allies deck is pop-Hermeticism, and a beautiful contribution to the ancient tradition of planetary magic.Visit nicolepiar.com to learn more.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/aeolianheart)

Hello Stargazers,Welcome to Episode Two of STARGAZER: a podcast about astrology, alchemy and magic.My guest for this episode is Laura Dalligan, the Red Witch of Glastonbury!Laura is a true Renaissance Woman. She’s a storyteller, artist and singer/songwriter; a witch, a shaman and Tarot reader.Laura shares weekly Tarot readings and other valuable witching resources on her YouTube channel RedWitch TV.She’s appeared on BBC, Sky TV, Channel 4, and the Guardian as a celebrity psychic and expert witch.I’ve been a huge fan of Laura’s for many years. She is a constant source of inspiration to my work at Aeolian Heart. I was ecstatic when she wanted to appear on the podcast.We originally scheduled this interview pre-quarantine, so my expectations were much different. However, as a consummate Aries, Laura provided an unyielding light in the darkness of the global situation.You can learn more about Laura and her Red Witch Tarot School at lauradaligan.com.Enjoy!Much Love,RachelSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/aeolianheart)

Hello Stargazers,This is the first episode of the STARGAZER podcast.I’m really excited to begin this journey with you. I’ve wanted to start a podcast for a couple years now, mainly because I love to have intimate talks with people. The true joy of being an astrologer is the quality of conversation that opens up between me and my clients.So this show will be a series of conversations with many of the writers, artists, healers, and magicians that I admire. Today’s guest is the one and only, Carolyn Elliott of WITCH magazine who has always been a huge inspiration to me. Carolyn has just published her first major book, Existential Kink. If you’re familiar with Carolyn’s work from her popular blog or her many online courses, then you know what a powerful teacher and healer she is. I predict that Existential Kink will open her wisdom up to an even wider audience. This book offers an ingenious interpretation of Jungian shadow work and is filled to the brim with practical exercises to help you apply this knowledge and insight to your own path of healing.Existential Kink is a deeply profound syncretism of magic, depth psychology and philosophy. But it is a deliciously easy read. I devoured the whole thing in a day because it is that fun to engage with.Because she has such a wealth of wisdom to share, I was super excited to have Carolyn on the show.You can learn more about Carolyn Elliott at carolyngraceelliott.com, where you can find out how to take one of her truly transformational online courses. And you can check out WITCH magazine at badwitch.es. Carolyn’s new book EXISTENTIAL KINK is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold.***Thank you for tuning into STARGAZER.You can listen to us on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, iHeartRadio and TuneIn.If you liked today’s show, support my Patreon so you can get secret episodes and early access to new shows.And if you’d like to receive regular astrology updates from me, be sure to subscribe to my newsletter at http://aeolianheart.com.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/aeolianheart)