Let's Get Real Astrology

In this episode of Let's Get Real Astrology, hosts Dena and Katie explore the fine line between astrology for empowerment and using it for prediction or control. They address common client requests that can lead to ethical dilemmas and share personal experiences navigating these challenges. The hosts discuss the limitations of prediction and emphasize the importance of using astrology as a tool for self-discovery, personal growth, and owning responsibility for one's own life choices. Tune in to gain insights into how to approach astrology with a healthy mindset and avoid the pitfalls of seeking external validation or control through the stars.

Key takeaways:

• Astrology is most powerful when used for self-empowerment and personal growth, not prediction or control.
• Focusing on others' charts or seeking definitive answers about the future can detract from self-exploration and personal responsibility.
• Ethical considerations are crucial when working with astrology, particularly when it involves reading for third parties.
• By understanding our natal charts and transits, we can gain valuable insights into our strengths, challenges, and opportunities for growth.
• The current Jupiter-Saturn square transit emphasizes the need to balance optimism with realism and take intentional action towards our goals.
• It's important to be mindful of how our thoughts and beliefs shape our reality and to cultivate a healthy relationship with astrology as a tool for self-discovery.

Events and Services:

Dena's Fall Astrology Mentorship Program is open for enrollment until August 29, 2024. Space is limited. Find out more and apply HERE

Find out more about Katie's Yearly Tarot Insight Readings and how to book her for a group event HERE

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Katie and Dena answer listener questions in this long-awaited episode! They talk about house systems, the “aneretic degree,” how to keep your readings grounded, how the “Shadow” series has informed their practice--and much more!

Related episodes:

Intuition: What is it and how do I get some?

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Dena on IG: @denadecastro

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Dena and Katie delve into the upcoming Mars retrograde, exploring its potential impact on our energy levels, passions, and emotional well-being. They discuss the pre-shadow phase (October 4th - December 6th) and how to use this time for preparation and self-reflection. The conversation then shifts to the retrograde itself, which will take Mars through both Leo and Cancer, highlighting themes of creative expression, ego challenges, family dynamics, and emotional sensitivity. Dena and Katie share personal anecdotes and offer practical tips for navigating this transit with greater awareness and self-compassion. They also announce some important news about the future of the podcast.

Find Katie's services at https://www.katiesloanastrologer.com/

Find Dena's free eBook, Self-Care for your Sun & Moon Sign, below:

https://www.denadecastro.com/self-care-for-your-sun-and-moon-signs

Mars Retrograde Dates:

Pre-shadow begins: October 4, 2024 at 17 degrees Cancer

Mars stations retrograde at 6 degrees Leo: December 6, 2024

Mars re-enters Cancer: January 6, 2025

Mars stations direct at 17 degrees Cancer: February 23, 2025

Mars re-enters Leo: April 18, 2025 (remaining in Leo through June 17, 2025)

Post-shadow ends: May 2, 2025

If you have a topic idea for a future episode, you can reach out to us:

Katie on IG: @sparkthesun

Dena on IG: @denadecastro

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In this episode, Dena and Katie discuss the current Jupiter-Saturn square transit, exploring its themes of hope vs. realism, expansion vs. contraction, and dreams vs. reality. They delve into the individual influences of Jupiter in Gemini and Saturn in Pisces, examining how these contrasting energies play out in our personal and collective lives. Dena and Katie share personal anecdotes about how they've been navigating this transit, discussing the challenges of self-doubt and overwhelm, as well as the importance of maintaining hope and taking aligned action towards our goals. They offer practical advice for navigating this period, including focusing on what we can control and setting clear intentions. Finally, they touch on the upcoming shift of Saturn into Aries and Jupiter into Cancer next summer, highlighting the potential for new beginnings and the culmination of projects started during this transit.

Notes:

Katie's mini-tarot-reading event on August 8th at BLK MGK within the Mining Exchange Hotel, Colorado Springs, CO HERE

Find out about & apply for Dena's Astrology Mentorship Program HERE

Related episodes:

Jupiter in Gemini

Saturn in Pisces

If you have a topic idea for a future episode, you can reach out to us:

Katie on IG: @sparkthesun

Dena on IG: @denadecastro

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In this episode, we demystify the astrological concept of Solar Returns. Discover how this personalized chart, cast for the exact moment the Sun returns to its position at your birth, can offer valuable insights into the year ahead. We delve into the debate of using birth location versus current location for casting the chart, sharing our experiences and preferences. Get ready to learn how to harness the power of Solar Returns to gain a deeper understanding of your personal growth and potential challenges in the coming year.

Try this experiment:

1. Cast your own Solar Return for the current year you are in (example: if your birthday is in November, cast your SR using the 2023 chart). Use your place of birth.

2. Cast the same chart again, but using the location you were on your birthday.

3. Compare the two charts. Using basic interpretation skills, which chart resonates more with the experience you've had so far since your last birthday?

You can repeat this process for any previous year, too. You may also do this for the charts of family and friends. Keep notes of your findings in a notebook (digital or old-school paper). This will help you to formulate your own sense of what works for you in practice.

-If you need a video tutorial on how to cast a Solar Return chart in Luna Astrology Software, you can find it about 1 min 53 secs into THIS VIDEO.

-For more information about the "place at birth vs. place at birthday" debate, Steven Forrest wrote a great article expanding on it HERE

-And here is the book Katie referred to: Planets in Solar Returns: Yearly Cycles of Transformation and Growth by Mary Fortier Shea

If you have a topic idea for a future episode, you can reach out to us:

Katie on IG: @sparkthesun

Dena on IG: @denadecastro

Follow the "Let's Get Real Astrology" podcast on IG: @letsgetrealastrology

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