Within Orb Episode 107 with Sydni Deveraux

Astrologer Sydni Deveraux joins host Jenn Zahrt from Oakland, California! Embrace the spirit of a Gemini Moon and tune in as the pair chat about the gift of growing up within orb of Astrology et al (a Seattle-based bookstore owned by Maggie Nalbandian!), books, and more, including: the fascinating world of horary astrology (and the Facebook groups you never knew you needed); triangulating between evolutionary sources; and the importance of understanding planetary cycles. Plus: podcasting with doggies Lamont and Young Meatball, diving into the cosmic deep end, and…how do you pronounce IKEA??

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Within Orb Episode 40 with Mark Douglas

Astrologer and coach Mark Douglas joins host Jenn Zahrt from Prince Edward Island in Canada to chat books and more! Tune in for this discussion covering: astrological dream osmosis; the Huber method; the life clock method and a mini-lesson on age progression; the energy curve as accidental dignity; golden mean, balance points, and low points; using natal astrology to look at neighbor relationships; when the age point migrates from the fifth house to the sixth house; how the immovable nature of Pluto forces you to face your prototype; the practicality of horary; and derived houses. Plus: transits as an afterthought, how Pluto and Saturn keep us honest, and when the dog eats your astrology book!

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Within Orb Episode 35 with Nick Campion

Join Professor Dr. Nick Campion from the breathtaking port city of Bristol as he shares his favorite books and more with our host Jenn Zahrt! Tune in to hear all about: the origin of Nick’s love of the stars; “living texts”; the importance of cross-citation and astrological lineages; history and mythology; the history of the Faculty of Astrological Studies in London; retrospective chart examples; the implications of time, space, and freedom; whether astrology always works; the idea of assemblages; and the importance of astrology for self-knowledge and personal change. Plus: the astro road show, Perry Como, and… is everything connected? We’re releasing this episode on his birthday, so Happy Birthday, Nick!!

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