Astrology Bytes with Theresa Reed

Synastry with Kim Woods

Episode 153. Wondering if you're compatible with your new honey? Astrology can help! In this episode of Astrology Bytes, Kim Woods joins me to talk about "synastry," the astrological study of human relationships. Kim breaks down what she looks at first (it might surprise you - it's NOT Venus!) and how to understand the dynamics between two charts. 

Planets on the First with Tara Aal

Episode 152. This week, evolutionary astrologer Tara Aal joins me to talk about "Planets on the First," a technique where you choose a planet as a focal point and rotate the chart to place that planet on the Ascendant. You then experience that planet for a while and see how it manifests in your life. This allows for a deeper relationship with the planet and personal growth. Tara shares her experience working with Venus so you can get an idea of how this technique works in real life. I'm fascinated and cannot wait to test this out! 

Pluto Through the Houses in the Natal Chart

Episode 151. Pluto is a dwarf planet and the ninth planet from the Sun. It has five known Moons circling around it. Although astronomers tried to demote it, Pluto is still important in astrology. Named after the Greek/Roman god of the underworld,. it’s the modern ruler of Scorpio.

Pluto is associated with transformation, destruction, creation, regeneration, power, and rebirth. Wherever it sits in your chart shows where you can experience great transformation. However, if afflicted it can show where you become obsessed with power - or abuse it.

1st: Pluto in the first house indicates you are intense and possess a powerful will. Your early life may be filled with stressful situations, but this serves to make you more self-aware. It’s possible you may possess clairvoyant abilities as well. Your physical body is powerfully built and you have a strong presence. When you walk into the room, people notice. There is a bit of an aloof quality to your personality. If negatively aspected, you may be difficult to live with and unwilling to cooperate with others.

2nd: Pluto in the second house means you have a strong hustle. You’re ambitious for cash and will work hard to achieve material success. You can be extremely resourceful in how you make money. But if afflicted, you may be selfish with your money or you may experience trouble with inheritances, taxes, joint finances, or speculation.

3rd: Pluto in the third house indicates a penetrating mind, one that is able to see through the bullshit and get to the bottom of things. This makes you a natural detective. You have strong opinions and are not afraid to state them either. Your mind is deep and you’re great at keeping secrets. If afflicted, you may suffer from bouts of depression - or might be vindictive.

4th: Pluto in the fourth indicates a need to be in control of your home. You want to be the center of attention and king of the castle. This could mean dominating your loved ones - power plays with family could cause friction. If your Pluto is poorly aspected, you may lose a parent early in life or there may be big-time skeletons in the family closet.

5th: Pluto in the fifth house blesses you with natural creativity. You are in touch with your muse and able to tap into genius ideas. Love is an all-or-nothing game. If it’s not deep, you’re not interested. Your goal: merge with the partner. If Pluto is afflicted, you may be too domineering with your romantic partner or children. It’s also probably wise to not gamble if Pluto isn’t well aspected in this house.

6th: Pluto in the sixth house could mean you find transformation through your work - or you may possess the ability to transform working conditions. For example, you could be a labor attorney or you may be involved in the healing industry. Because the 6th house is associated with health, you may need to apply your willpower to overcome poor habits and improve your health. If afflicted, you may experience power struggles on the job - or might neglect your body.

7th: Pluto in the seventh house could mean your life is transformed through partnerships. Some of your biggest lessons happen through others - and certain relationships could alter your life in a profound way. You have strong insights into other people’s motives, which could make you an excellent psychologist. If poorly aspected, you may try to dominate your partners - or they may try to rule over you.

8th: Pluto in the eighth house elevates intuition. You may be clairvoyant or aware of the energy around you. Your faith is strong and so is your will. When life gets tough, your strength emerges. If Pluto is afflicted, you may experience power struggles over inheritances, insurance, taxes, and joint resources. Sometimes a poorly aspected Pluto in this house can indicate sexual obsession.

9th: Pluto in the ninth house gives a strong interest in transforming the self through higher education, spirituality, or travel. You want to be the biggest, best version of yourself - and are willing to go as far as necessary to achieve that. You’re ambitious and competitive, which may drive you to succeed wildly in academics. Social justice is important to you and your moral compass is strong. If afflicted, you could be a religious or political fanatic. You might even try to force your views on other people, which could make you unpopular.

10th: Pluto in the 10th house means you can achieve distinction in your career. You’re ambitious for power and will do whatever it takes to get it. You may be a world leader or gifted politician. If you choose to enter politics, you’ll want to remain focused on taking care of the public. If you decide to focus on power alone, you’ll easily turn into a dictator. If Pluto is afflicted, you may become a controversial figure with a circle of enemies determined to bring you down.

11th: Pluto in the 11th may indicate powerful friends and involvement in group activities centered around humanitarian concerns. You could be a dynamic leader and may attract allies who want to further your mission. If poorly aspected, there could be financial losses through friends - or friendships may suddenly end without rhyme or reason. Some of those friends could become frenemies.

12th: Pluto in the 12th house blesses you with deep spiritual insights and psychic abilities. You’re also keenly interested in helping folks, which may lead to work in hospitals, institutions, or charities. Time alone is essential for your well-being, especially if you spend much of your time taking care of other people. If afflicted, you may experience betrayal from secret enemies. You could also be obsessive over slights which may lead to a vindictive streak.

The Nodal Shift to Taurus and Scorpio with Celeste Brooks

Episode 150. The Nodes moved into Taurus and Scorpio on January 18th. What does this mean for us as individuals and collectively? Astrologer Celeste Brooks joins me to talk about what we can expect with this Nodal shift - and how to make the most out of this important transit. 

Venus Retrograde with Lisa Stardust

Episode 149. Most people have heard about the dreaded Mercury retrograde (there's even a song about it!). But did you know Venus retrograde is pretty important too? Astrologer and author Lisa Stardust joins me to share her best tips for dealing with Venus retrograde (one of my favorite tips: don't do a radical haircut during this transit!). Lisa also talks about her newest project, The Astrology Deck: Your Guide to the Meanings and Myths of the Cosmos.

Sexual Compatibility + Astrology with Kirah Tabourn

Episode 148. Wondering if that feisty Aries is a good match for your sensitive Pisces nature? Curious if your Venus in Cancer can get it on with that Venus in Libra hottie? Astrologer Kirah Tabourn joins me to talk about sexual compatibility and astrology. Learn what astrology reveals about intimacy - and what to do when your stars are not aligned with your partner's (psst...it's not doom 'n gloom!). Kirah also talks about her new app, CUSP, which focuses on astrology and relationships.

Astrology for Career with Heidi Rose Robbins and Ellen Fondiler

Episode 147. What happens when you cross a brilliant astrologer with one of the best career coaches in the world? Many good things. A podcast. An astrology-fueled career consult. And today, this lively conversation on how astrology can help your career. I'm so honored to be speaking about this topic with Heidi Rose Robbins and Ellen Fondiler. These two powerful women are helping people find their best work - and they're sharing some of the wisdom on Astrology Bytes.

Neptune Through the Houses in the Natal Chart

Episode 146. Neptune is the eighth planet and furthest away from the Sun. As you can imagine, that means it’s cold and dark. Like Uranus, it’s known as an “ice giant.” It has rings around it like Saturn and 14 moons. It cannot be seen with the naked eye.

In astrology, Neptune is associated with illusion, fantasies, inspiration, faith, psychic receptivity, creativity, spirituality, and imagination. Where it lands in your chart can show where you’re expressing your creative, spiritual, and mystical potential. If afflicted, it can indicate where you’re fooling yourself or deceiving others.

1st: Neptune in the first house indicates you are empathic and possibly clairvoyant. You are keenly aware of how others perceive you - and you pick up on vibes in your surroundings. Your intuition can serve for creative or musical inspiration. Others find you mysterious and alluring. If afflicted, you may be flaky, unreliable, and drift through life. You should probably stay clear of drugs or alcohol.

2nd: Neptune in the second house means you’re idealistic about money. You might think “money is the root of all evil” or make your living through creative or spiritual work. If well aspected, you are generous with your revenue and may contribute much of it to good causes. If afflicted, you could be careless or impractical with your resources. It’s also possible you may be a freeloader.

3rd: Neptune in the third house blesses you with an intuitive, creative mind. You may be a poet, musician, or psychic. Mystical subjects interest you and you might write about them. This is an excellent position for anyone who works with mass media. If poorly aspected, there may be learning difficulties or much daydreaming. The absent-minded professor is a perfect example of Neptune here.

4th: Neptune in the fourth indicates a strong unconscious tie with the home and mother. Your family may be creative - or psychic. Your home may be decorated in an imaginative way - or you may live near a body of water. If afflicted, your household could be chaotic or there may be many skeletons in the family closet.

5th: Neptune in the fifth house indicates musical or creative talent. You may have a “gift” in the performing arts or a great love of theater. Romance may be unusual in some way and your children could be intuitive. If poorly aspected, there may be secret affairs or unplanned pregnancies. Sometimes an afflicted Neptune in the 5th could produce an absent parent or neglectful one.

6th: Neptune in the sixth house could mean a career in healing, art, or mystical work. Service is important to you - and your work must satisfy you on a deep, spiritual level. You may be interested in taking care of others - or pets. Some people with this placement are able to communicate with animals. If poorly aspected, you may be an unreliable employee, which could lead to problems finding a stable job. It’s also possible you may have illnesses that are psychosomatic. Drugs and alcohol should be avoided.

7th: Neptune in the seventh house could mean a strong psychic link to partners. “Love at first sight” or that feeling of “deja vu” with certain romantic relationships is possible. However, if Neptune is afflicted in the 7th house, there may be confusion or deception in relationships. This could also bring public scandals.

8th: Neptune in the eighth house elevates intuition. You may have uncanny insights into other people - and the ability to communicate with the dead. Sex magic and other occult practices may be of interest. If afflicted, this placement could bring loss through joint finances, taxes, embezzlement, or some other deceptive means.

9th: Neptune in the ninth house gives an interest in spirituality and the mystical side of life. You’re a seeker. Ashrams, religious pilgrimages, or time spent with gurus may be of interest. You may travel to distant lands to broaden your horizons. If negatively aspected, you may be drawn to cults. You may also have impractical ideas about higher education. For example, you may receive a degree in a topic that proves to be useless.

10th: Neptune in the 10th house casts a glamorous glow over your public life. For example, you may be an actor, musician, or artist. This is also a great position for anyone who works in a spiritual, mystical, or healing industry. You could be a spiritual leader. Your career may require sacrifices as well. If afflicted, Neptune in the 10th house could indicate a scandal due to deception.

11th: Neptune in the 11th may create an unusual social circle with mystics, musicians, artists, and humanitarians. You may be involved in spiritual or charitable groups. However, you must be careful. Even if your Neptune isn’t poorly aspected, friends could be a source of deception or a bad influence. If your Neptune is afflicted, friends could become enemies or could take you down a destructive path.

12th: Neptune in the 12th house often means a strong sixth sense. Your empathy is well-developed, which could lead to working in hospitals, institutions, or spiritual places. If your Neptune is afflicted, you could become your own worst enemy, trapped in memories of the past and unwilling to deal with the practical things.

 

How to Understand Your Venus with Rachel Lang

Episode 145. When we think of Venus in astrology, we assume it's only about romance. While it does have a lot to say about l'amour, Venus is also associated with money. In this episode, astrologer and author Rachel Lang talks about how to understand your Venus so that you can make better decisions in love and money. Rachel also gives a glimpse into her new book, Modern Day Magic: 8 Simple Rules to Realize your Power and Shape Your Life.

The Progressed Moon with Celeste Brooks

Episode 144. Of all the progressed planets, the Moon moves the quickest. What impact might it have on the individual? What does it reveal about our emotional lives? Astrologer Celeste Brooks joins me to discuss the role the progressed Moon has in predicting the future, your attitude, and your emotional growth. You'll also learn how to work with the energy of your progressed Moon and what you need to know about the aspects it makes to your natal chart.