Is astrology a form of magic? In this episode, Christopher Chau (aka Chaustrologic) — an astrologer working in the Hellenistic and medieval traditions and crafting materia magica — delves deep into the heart of both practices with me in search of an answer. Topics covered: both of us being Scorpio suns with Gemini moons, essential dignity in action, the philosophies and spiritual frameworks behind astral magic, what it means to "live your astrology", and WTF is an antiscia!
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What happens when two Sagittarius risings have a meet-cute? This episode! Amelia chats with spiritual multi-hyphenate Jazmin Kylene about tending your Saturn garden, astrology as a mirror, understanding the beauty of Pisces energy, and synastry in action.
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What happens when cosmic lovers Venus and Mars align? In this episode, Amelia chats with Steph Koyfman (aka Lady Cazimi and formerly The Daily Hunch) about how these planets are influencing the astrology of 2022 through the lens of myth, fantasy, and Twin Peaks. They also discuss their eerily similar natal charts, being witches, rebranding by the stars, finding your astrological interpretation style, and the ability of words to conjure just the right image.
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In the season opener, Amelia and Gabriela Rosales (aka The Stylist Witch) chat about her being a quadruple Taurus, beauty as a way of seeing the world, and how her career in style was written in the stars. Topics covered: how to embrace the north node in Taurus, the difference between adornment rituals and just getting dressed, psychic natal chart placements, learning to love your Saturn Return, and lots more!
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How do you use astrology to find the perfect moment for your next big thing? Amelia explains how to sync up with divine timing in this practical DIY guide to advanced astro techniques, from progressed and solar return charts to annual profections and time lords. Plus, she makes an announcement: Stellar Craft is now open for registration!
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What happens when astrology goes wrong? In this episode, Amelia explains how to avoid common pitfalls in your practice, including the negativity trap, and gives a step-by-step guide to following your intuition in alignment with the stars.
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What does your Venus sign reveal about what makes you feel beautiful? In this 2+ hour mega episode, Amelia explains the styles of all twelve, including hundreds of chart examples from artists, musicians, actors, designers, and more.
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How to cope when the stars give you tough love? Bustle's astrologer, author, and Stars on Fire podcaster Mecca Woods shares her strategies for surviving even the most difficult stellar moments, including insights on the south node, 2021's Saturn-Uranus squares, and more.
\n\nFind Mecca
\nInstagram | @1meccanism
\nTwitter | @TheMeccanism
\nWebsite | mylifecreated.com
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Can astrology help you move cross country successfully? L.A. Times writer and return guest Suzy Exposito shares her story of using the stars to plan her relocation from NY to LA, as well as how she's moved from astrology curious to serious student of the the craft. It's a deep dive into locational astrology and electing charts, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the kind of soulful conversations between friends that are so essential to building cosmic community.
\n\nFind Suzy
\nWriting | Los Angeles Times
\nTwitter | @hexpositive
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Where do astrology and magick converge? In this episode, Amelia explores the crossroads of the stars and sorcery, including her magickal origin story and a guide to talismans, remediation, and all things celestial enchantment.
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What do Pluto and the lunar nodes have to teach you about your soul's development? Evolutionary astrologer Sabrina Monarch dives deep on these and more techniques from this fascinating branch of star study.
\n\nFind Sabrina
\nWebsite | monarchastrology.com
\nPodcast | Magic of the Spheres
\nInstagram | [@sabrinamonarch](instagram.com/sabrinamonarch)
\nTwitter | @sabrina_monarch
Support Bad Astrologers at Patreon.com/BadAstro! STELLAR SCHOOL starts February 11 for Vesta tier supporters, under the Aquarius new moon.
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How can we use astrology to bring more empathy, accountability, and hope to our communities in 2021? In this episode, Amelia dives deep into how we can move from a place of crisis to progress using the stars, exploring self-care for oracles, astrology's Saturn transit, and strategies for success in the new era of air.
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Where do the moon and magic cross paths? Sarah Faith Gottesdiener (creator of the Many Moons planners) talks about lunar symbolism, braving eclipses, and her new guide, The Moon Book.
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\nInstagram | @gottesss
\nLearn more about The Moon Book.
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Support Bad Astrologers on Patreon!
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Let's celebrate the full moon on Halloween! We go full goth with a dead witch seance using the birth charts of famous occultists, then play a new game show, Witch or Not.
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Feeling fatigued? Diana Rose Harper shares kind advice on lunar self-care, energetic boundaries, and finding comfort in troubled astrological times.
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Author and witch Gabriela Herstik goes deep on her spiritual practice, magical partnership, the goddess, and her new guided journal, Embody Your Magick.
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\nWebsite | gabrielaherstik.com
\nTwitter | @GabyHerstik
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Need a pep talk? Amelia shares her best advice on surviving hard transits using tough love, planetary remediation, lunar magic, and self-care.
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Ready to read the stars for yourself? Amelia gives guidance on how to get started or deepen your existing practice, whether you're a total beginner to experienced sage.
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Alkistis Dimech (Scarlet Imprint) lifts the veil on her art, magic, and natal chart in conversation with Amelia, diving deep into ecstatic dance, planning by the moon, and finding beauty in a post-apocalyptic world.
\n\nFind Alkistis Dimech:
\nTwitter | @alkistisdimech
\nInstagram | @alkistis.dimech
\nWebsite | www.alkistisdimech.com
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\nTwitter | @scarletimprint
\nInstagram | @scarletimprint
\nWebsite | www.scarletimprint.com
What to expect from Mars retrograde this fall? Amelia breaks down how to survive this challenging transit, from tried-and-true strategies to manage its effects to alternative myths to understand its deeper spiritual meaning.
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Kirah Tabourn (The Strology) delves into incorporating Hellenistic astrology with modern readings, Saturn signs, how to connect with Venus, and falling in love with the night sky.
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\nInstagram | @thestrology
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Meg Jones Wall (3 AM Tarot) talks writing tarotscopes for Autostraddle, finding spirituality outside of organized religion, and digging for deeper meaning in the stars and tarot cards.
\n\nFind Meg:
\nPatreon | Patreon.com/3am_tarot
\nTwitter | @megjoneswall
\nInstagram | @3am.tarot
\nSubstack | Devils and Fools
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Are eclipses malefic or magic? In this episode, Amelia searches for a historically satisfying solution to this confounding astrological quandary and age-old Twitter debate.
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Suzy Exposito (Rolling Stone) opens up about being a Pisces rising, writing her first cover story, and dreaming no matter what.
\n\nFind Suzy:
\nTwitter | @HexPositive
\nInstagram | @brujacore
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Phillip Picardi (Out Magazine, Them) opens up about being a triple fire sign, his Saturn return, and navigating the complexities of religion in the modern world.
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World-famous witch and writer Gabriela Herstik opens up about how to heal your relationship with religion, why we should all be a little more Aquarius, and her new book, Bewitching the Elements.
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Let’s read the charts behind the best and worst quarantine viewing, from Tiger King to Chilling Adventures of Sabrina!
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What can the stars tell us about the global coronavirus pandemic? Amelia explains the situation from an astrological perspective, including how to use your chart to find your way in hard times.
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\nArtwork: Jen May
Musician and magician Vanessa Irena stops by the show to talk about embodied astrology, the planet Mars, and her own natal chart.
\n\nFind Vanessa Irena:
\nTwitter | @knifesex
\nInstagram | @irenavanessa
\nWebsite | vanessairena.com
\nPodcast | Good Bones
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What's in the stars for your sign in March? In this special episode, Amelia gives a behind-the-scenes look at the monthly forecast and horoscopes available to Bad Astro patrons.
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Claire Comstock-Gay, aka The Cut's Claire Madame Clairevoyant, opens up about her new book (Guide to the Stars), her journey from astrology skeptic to pro, and what she loves about her natal chart.
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It's all love in this crossover episode with Lisa Marie Basile and Andi Talarico, the hosts of Astrolushes. This wide-ranging, wildly funny conversation covers everything from being a Cancer Scorpio duo to which star signs they can't resist, with a few forays into asteroids in between.
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How does Vesta work in astrology? Amelia and Jessa dig into her many roles, including her status as daughter of Saturn, ruler of Virgo, and goddess with a phallus.
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What makes Mars in Libra tick? Amelia and Jessa look behind this placement's glossy veneer and into its connection to justice, sex appeal, and more.
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Is Jupiter really all that? Amelia and Jessa unpack the meaning and mythology of this complicated planet, from good luck to bad decisions.
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Are Geminis the worst, or secretly the best? Are all Libras superficial, or just prettier than everyone else? Are all Aquarius people from outer space? Amelia and Jessa answer these questions and lots more in the second installment of their series on star sign stereotypes.
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What's behind the recent backlash against astrology? Amelia and Jessa discuss the inevitable bust cycle following the astro boom.
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For Halloween, Amelia and Jessa talk about their favorite she-demon and astrology placement, Lilith, unpacking who she is in myths, legends, birth charts, and horoscopes.
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In this episode, Amelia and Jessa dive into the deep waters of Venus in Pisces, exploring its energy through the lives of the very best (and occasionally worst) famous figures who have it in their natal charts, from Teresa of Avila to Kurt Cobain.
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Are all earth signs dull, lazy, and greedy? Amelia and Jessa add some cultural context to the conversation around star sign stereotypes for Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn as they confirm and deny the biggest rumors about each one.
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Why do we keep trying to predict the future? In their first official episode, Amelia and Jessa talk about prognostication, bad readings, and why encountering your fate is necessarily scary.
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What do witchcraft, astrology, and feminism have in common? Amelia and Jessa put all three into context, and explain how to use your natal chart to build a fulfilling spiritual practice.
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Tired of feeling attacked by your horoscope? We're here to help! Join us on a bi-weekly journey into the cultural, spiritual, literary, and mythological world of the heavens.
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