Within Orb Episode 58 with Helena Woods

Astrologer, podcaster, and teacher Helena Woods joins host Jenn Zahrt from Finland, sharing her knowledge of locational astrology, while connecting about books as well! Together, the two dive into astro*carto*graphy and more: planetary condition and mutual reception; chart sect; giving a great consult; understanding the origins of Hellenistic astrology; when it’s appropriate to have Mars in the 4th house; the heart-centered way to view a chart; astro mapping and house systems; the power of accumulated local space lines; the work of Jim Lewis and Michael Erlewine; the granularity of astro-locality; the secret of parans and orbs of influence; relocated charts and aspects to angles; historical moments as predictions for the future; and geodetic mapping. Plus: bookstore appreciation, the comfort of not living on a planetary line, and the “open house” system!

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Within Orb Episode 57 with Ursidae

Astrologer and teacher Ursidae joins host Jenn Zahrt from La Paz, Baja California Sur in Mexico to connect about books and more! Check out this lively conversation, where the duo cover: accessing esoteric astrology; growth points, not fixed points; shoring up certifications; embodying texts; the history of the name Within Orb; the beauty of storytelling; Chiron’s key; the individuation process and the importance of psychological awakening; understanding life cycles; the IC as our root system; evolutionary astrology; breaking down power systems; the Pluto return of the US; and what the Moon and angry breakfast cereal have in common! All that, plus: surfing on Lake Michigan, van life, and… the tail that wags the dog of the chart!

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Within Orb Episode 56 with Kathy Rose

Astrologer, teacher, and lecturer Kathy Rose joins host Jenn Zahrt to chat books and more! Hop into your proverbial purple chair, and tune in to hear all about: doing astrological research in elementary school; the humanistic approach to star stuff (and a possible resurgence!); why planets don’t “do” things to us; being mindful of the many ways to approach astrology; breaking free from hard-core rules; one-session empowerment; advancing the field with new ideas; unaspected planets; paying attention to the quality of a moment; Frank Clifford’s idea of “Mercury fatigue”; the value of accumulated experience; readings versus consultations; the ethics of telling the future, and the importance of chart synthesis. Plus: past life regression, warm memories and stories of astrologer Noel Tyl, and… how many measurements do you need??

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