Within Orb is our premiere podcast dedicated to exploring the books and texts that have changed our lives, as we grow our astrological practice. Tune in every week to hear our host and founder, Jenn Zahrt, interview a new voice in the field about the books (not always astrological!) that changed how they work with celestial arts.

We hope you enjoy these deep dives into the texts that shape how we think and work with the starry firmament here on Earth

Within Orb Episode 94 with Chris Knutson
Research astrologer Chris Knutson joins host Jenn Zahrt from Vietnam! Join the two for a lively and deep discussion of astrology books, time, identity, and more, including: directing a Lunar Return; looking at first trade charts; and digging into the TNPs (trans-Neptunian planets). All that, plus: Saturn on the Midheaven, interfacing with your progressions, and primary directions!
Within Orb Episode 93 with Michelle Craft
Astrologer Michelle Craft joins host Jenn Zahrt from Alameda, California! Join the two for a chat covering traditional astrology and more, including: a method-based, interactive way to make judgements; tracking the profection lord between the nativity and the solar return; and dispelling myths about Mesopotamian culture. Plus: medal-winning planetary extremes, considering the firdaria periods, and deus ex machina tropes!
Within Orb Episode 92 with Catherine Urban
Astrologer, teacher, and author Catherine Urban joins host Jenn Zahrt from Ohio! Enjoy this cheerful gabfest covering astrology books and more, including: blending traditional and modern techniques; temperament theory; the building blocks of the universe; kids and family chart patterns; and planetary cycles through the ages. Plus: astrology and costume design, annuals versus perennials, and… our birth charts are not random!
Within Orb Episode 91 with Frank Clifford
The inimitable astrologer, author, publisher, and teacher Frank Clifford joins host Jenn Zahrt from London for our second podiversary!! Make a cuppa and join the duo for a fun episode filled with books, personal stories (The Mountain Astrologer! Tad Mann! Steven Forrest! Lois Rodden! Solar Fire! Melanie Reinhart!), and more, including: devouring data texts; navigating astrological politics; selecting the name for the Astro-Databank; deets on the London School of Astrology; correcting misleading online astro info; and books for the thinking astrologer! All that, plus: hand reading, Mars on the Midheaven, and… what do you want your legacy to be??
Within Orb Episode 90 with Jessica Irene
Astrologer and librarian Jessica Irene joins host Jenn Zahrt from Washington, DC! Pull up a chair and lend your ears to this convo covering books and more, including: the human experience as a vehicle of the divine; tarot and astrology; the Lunar Mansions; and comparative philosophy. Plus: moving away from atheism, Mercury crafts, and the taxonomy of astrology texts!
Within Orb Episode 89 Dorje Kirsten
Astrologer Dorje Kirsten joins host Jenn Zahrt from Portland, Oregon! Join the two for this rich and lively chat covering books and more, including: the lineage of soul chart conversations; the elegant solution of a divinatory method; triplicity rulerships; and pondering the elements! Plus: growing up surrounded by astrology books, Mars and stubbing your toe, and black swan astrology!