Star Love Podcast

Basil's Way: Season 2, Episode 5

Star Love Podcast Host Daniel Beck | Guest Basil Fearrington

On this episode of Star Love Podcast, we welcome astrologer and musician Basil Fearrington. Basil has had a phenomenal music career playing with the likes of Roberta Flack, Stevie Wonder, George Benson, and more, and has also recorded his own solo albums as well. He is a leading astrologer and is the go-to authority on the methods of the late astrologer Noel Tyl, his teacher. This is an extraordinary podcast for lovers of music, featuring harrowing stories about Donny Hathaway, among others. Basil’s astrology is sound, practical, and takes a “common sense” approach, his “New Way Astrology”.

Time Stamps for Time Keepers

0 Introduction

2:22 Basil’s music career 

19:16 Developing technique 

29:42 Defining Astrology

33:37 Fate, free will, and humanistic astrology  

37:27 Social media astrology

40:24 How to go about learning astrology

43:28 Differences between ancient and modern astrology 

48:22 Eastern Philosophy, Taoism, and Basil’s spiritual background

53:27 Predictions in astrology 

1:03:13 How Basil has managed his career

1:04:44 Basil’s current activities

The New Way to Learn Astrology
By Fearrington, Basil, Tyl, Noel
Buy on Amazon

Basil’s astrology textbook that gets near unanimous praise. Many people say it is the best astrology book they own.

Basil’s solo album that proves he can go it alone!

Basil performed on this album and says Mary J. Blige is a “total sweetheart”.

Heart is Where Your Home Is: Season 2, Episode 4

Terah Kathryn Collins

Terah Kathryn Collins

On this episode of the Star Love Podcast, we welcome best selling writer, educator, and leading Feng Shui practitioner, Terah Kathryn Collins. Our conversation focuses on her latest book The Three Sisters of the Tao and how the sisters came to Terah offering invaluable wisdom. This episode provides a template for walking an enchanted path that can lead to a new worldview and also explores some practical ways to achieve balance.

Recommended Books

Link to Terah’s Work

Visit the Western School of Feng Shui to gain access to the Essential Feng Shui Practitioner Certification training, which is offered 24/7 online, and includes Terah’s live weekly support via coaching calls and a private student/teacher forum. The same training is also offered in a live classroom setting with the next one coming up March 1-7, 2020 in Sedona, Arizona.

Receive 10% off through the Essential Feng Shui Practitioner Certification Training through the end of the year (2020).

Western School of Feng Shui
www.WesternSchoolofFengShui.com

Other Books Mentioned

Image Credit: Peggy_Marco

Image Credit: Peggy_Marco

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Choreographing Astrology: Season 2, Episode 3

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Our guest Amelia Ehrhardt’s name sounds exactly like the Amelia Earhart!

On this episode of the Star Love Podcast, we feature astrologer, dancer, and choreographer Amelia Ehrhardt. Her artistic background as a dancer and choreographer has informed her approach to astrology which is revealed in the podcast as a kind of “choreographic” casting of an astrology chart. Listen to get a fresh take on the definition of astrology, how creativity and astrology mesh, and celebrity astrology.

Time Stamps for Time Keepers

0-Opening

1:49-Amelia’s namesake 

4:44-How Amelia got into astrology

8:06-Story behind Amelia’s astrology practice “soft aspects”

12:20-Definition of astrology

18:37-Writing for OMGBlog 

22:22-Nature of predictions

25:38-Amelia being an artist doing astrology

30:53-House systems in astrology

35:41-Amelia doing astrology in bed

37:10-Amelia’s dance background 

48:16-Astrology of 2019 through early 2021

55:00-Celebrity Astrology

1:02:02-Closing

Books Mentioned During the Podcast

Links to Amelia’s Work and Platforms

Dance and Choreography

Astrology

OMGBLog

Instagram

Twitter

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Are We in the Age of Aquarius? Season 2, Episode 2

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Courtesy of Helen

Courtesy of Helen

On this episode of the Star Love Podcast, we welcome astrologer Terry MacKinnel. We discuss Terry’s pioneering work that rectifies the astrological ages (just what age(s) are we in? you’ll be surprised!). A man interested in epochal historical and cultural development, we discuss everything from maritime discoveries to Lucretius to the printing press. Perhaps my favorite part of the interview is the elucidation of Terry’s parallel occupation that dives into the deeper aspects of spirituality. If you’re interested in spirituality, the astrological ages, history, and how to get into the mood of loving life, this is an interview not to be missed!

Time Stamps for Timekeepers

0-6:59 Introduction

7:00-11:04 How Terry got into astrology

11:05-14:11 Terry’s spiritual pursuits 

14:12-19:41 The astrological ages and different zodiacs

19:42-31:21 Age of Aquarius and astrological divisions and subdivisions

31:22-35:29 Reception of Terry’s ideas

35:30-41:49 Heliacal Rising, Hipparchus, and Visual Astrology

41:50-50:44 Other astrological ages and overflow of ages

50:45-57:17 Terry’s astrological practice and the nature of astrology

57:18-1:03:42 Fate and Free Will

1:03:43-end Closing

Links and Other Resources

Terry’s Website on Macro-Astrology

Terry’s Blog

Terry’s Website for Vedic-Western Fusion Astrology

Link to the Lucretius poem mentioned by Terry

Prem Rawat’s website, the spiritual teacher Terry mentioned

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Star Love Podcast Season 2 Episode 1 Featuring Astrologer Janet Booth

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Janet Booth

The Astrologer Who Helps You “Plan-It”!

For the opening episode of the second season of the Star Love Podcast, we welcome astrologer Janet Booth! I met Janet through my involvement with the Astrological Society of Connecticut, and we’ve kept up the connection ever since. We discuss her soon to be famous “Libra” shirt, our mutual love of Connecticut pizza, her business background, and the unique astrological techniques she employs in her work. The majority of the interview is spent exploring the transits of 2020 into 2021 and how you can apply these energies for your sun and/or rising sign.

This episode was recorded June 17, 2020. Please rate us on Apple Podcasts, and if you’re interested in sponsoring a future podcast, email Inner Makeup business manager James. To make a wish for yourself and support the continued production of the Star Love Podcast, click here.

Time Stamps for Time Keepers

0-6:07 Introduction

6:08-9:57 Janet’s career working in business administration and then astrology

9:58-11:56 The inspiration behind Janet’s website Astrology Booth

11:57-14:24 Janet’s and my mutual love of Connecticut style pizza

14:25-19:19 Janet’s unique approach to astrology

19:20-24:49 Astrology and the pandemic

24:50-28:42 Human nature and astrology

28:43-36:44 Shifting from major Capricorn transits to Aquarius transits

36:45-49:29 2020 Saturn Jupiter conjunction and recommendations for each sign

49:30-54:04 Mercury Retrograde

54:05-57:39 Janet’s famous “Plan-its” and how one can use the moon phases

57:40-end The planetary body Eris and closing remarks

Links and Other Resources

Visit Janet’s website, astrologybooth.com for a plethora of free content, including resources for 2021, free downloadable pdf’s with ratings for each day, a best and worst days list, and a retrograde bar chart called “On a Page”. You can also sign up on the footer of any page on astrologybooth.com to receive free occasional newsletters and free morning messages with the day's rating describing what the day might be like or how to utilize the planets' energies.

Here is a link to the article about Ceres, Pluto, and Eris mentioned on the podcast.

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Star Love Podcast Season 1 Episode 12 Featuring Astrologer, Musician, and Hiker Bruce Scofield

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Astrologer, Musician, and Hiker Bruce Scofield.

On episode twelve of the Star Love Podcast we welcome astrologer Bruce Scofield. I’m thrilled to have Bruce on to discuss his wide ranging interests including different forms of astrology and music. We talk about how he moved from playing trumpet to rock music, ultimately becoming an astrologer after seeing the accuracy of some personal transits. From traditional astrology to correlating weather patterns with Saturn transits, Bruce is one of the most original and learned astrologers you will find. 

This episode was recorded February 20, 2020.

Time Stamps for Time Keepers

0-11:28 Introduction

11:29-15:39 Bruce’s definition of astrology

15:40-18:11 The intertwining of people’s astrology charts

18:12-29:32 Bruce’s exploration of different types of astrology 

29:33-33:59 Bruce’s going to Central America to study Mesoamerican Astrology

34:00-41:13 Astrology and its relationship to individuals and humanity at large

41:14-50:22 Bruce’s study of weather patterns  

50:23-51:56 The name of Bruce’s website One Reed and the God Quetzalcoatl

51:57-58:36 Fall of the Aztecs and the Saturn/Pluto Conjunction

58:37-end Bruce’s upcoming activities and closing remarks

Links and Book Recommendations

Link to information about Bruce’s teaching at Kepler College.

Link to Bruce’s academic papers.

Link to Bruce’s writings on Natural Astrology, the branch of astrology more concerned with larger forces of nature rather than individual human beings and their horoscopes.

Link to One Reed Publications, Bruce’s extensive website for all things astrology and Mesoamerican Astrology. You can get a free Maya-Aztec personality report that, I have to say, especially in a pressing, divinatory moment, is spot on!

Below is Bruce’s book on Election Astrology, or the astrology of selecting an opportune moment to start something. Also his other book mentioned in the podcast. Last, Margaret Atwood’s book Surfacing provides a literary path to some of the concepts explored in the podcast.

Surfacing
By Atwood, Margaret
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Star Love Podcast Season 1 Episode 11 Featuring Astrologer and Artist Anne Beversdorf

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On episode 11 of the Star Love Podcast we welcome astrologer and artist Anne Beversdorf. Anne possesses a diverse background in education, library science, and is an accomplished artist, along with her considerable astrological career. We discuss Anne’s drive to succeed in her career life, her and her family’s creative background, and her unique approach towards the use of both Western and Vedic Astrology. Please rate us on apple podcasts, and if you’re interested in sponsoring a future podcast, e-mail james@innermakeup.net. To support the continued production of the Star Love Podcast go to the Leave a Tip Make a Wish Section and make a wish for yourself as well.

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Star Love Podcast Season 1 Episode 10 Featuring Astrologer Geoffrey Cornelius

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The cover of Moment of Astrology features an image of Father Time, Orpheus, and a rising sun, emphasizing a ritualistic framework for astrology. The image was created by an anonymous 16th-century Venetian artist and comes from a small furniture panel in the style of Giorgione.

On episode 10 of the Star Love Podcast we welcome astrologer Geoffrey Cornelius. I’ve long been an admirer of Geoffrey’s work that has personally helped me in my astrological journey. The arguments, concepts, and stories put forth in his book Moment of Astrology: Origins in Divination have profound implications not only for astrology but science, the humanities, and how each of us lives in modernity. To support the production of the Star Love Podcast, leave a tip in the Leave a Tip, Make a Wish page. Please rate us on apple podcasts, and if you’d like to sponsor a future podcast, email james@innermakeup.net.

This episode was recorded July 23, 2020 at 9 AM Central Time.

Time Stamps for Time Keepers

0-21:29  Introduction, Geoffrey’s background, his plans for the future, some of the basic concepts arising from Geoffrey’s work, and the implications of accepting those ideas

21:30-30:23 Astrologer William Lilly’s work, Geoffrey’s take on how astrologers interpret Lilly, and living in a disenchanted yet scientifically enlightened age

30:24-43:15 The meaning behind the cover of Geoffrey’s book Moment of Astrology and what it points to regarding a divinatory, ritualistic conception of astrology

43:16-53:50 The Oracle at Delphi and how and why people sought the oracle  

53:51-1:03:10 Implication of Ptolemy’s redefinition of astrology as a natural science

1:03:11-1:24:59 Skeptical arguments against astrology from Christianity, Renaissance Humanists, and Contemporary Humanists

1:25:00-1:30:55 The interaction between modern science and astrology

1:30:56-1:44:39 Fate, destiny, negotiating with destiny, and fun anecdotes

1:44:40-1:47:35 Psychoanalysis, psychology, and astrology

1:47:36-end Sun sign astrology and astrology in the wider society

Notes, Links, and Book Recommendations

Link to Geoffrey’s Website Astrodivination.com

Link to Company of Astrologers, the group Geoffrey and his colleagues founded in 1983.

Link to the speech Geoffrey delivered to commemorate the 400th anniversary of William Lilly.

Make sure to pick up Geoffrey’s book The Starlore Handbook. I use this one quite a bit, and it’s beautifully straightforward with regard to the mythology behind the constellations and fixed stars.

Throughout the podcast the concept of time comes up. Authors who articulate different philosophies of time include Urusla K. Le Guin in her book The Dispossed, Thomas Pynchon in Gravity’s Rainbow, and Philip K. Dick in Time Out of Joint. Pynchon in Gravity’s Rainbow specifically references astrology, divination, psi phenomena, the Kabbalah, and tarot. Purchase the books in the embedded links.

For a great work of classic literature that deals with themes of fate, free will, character, and imagination, all concepts explored with examples in this podcast, pick up Thomas Hardy’s classic The Mayor of Casterbridge. There are many quotes from this book throughout the podcast.

The theme of enchantment vs. disenchantment comes up throughout the podcast. Salman Rushdie elucidates this beautifully through his great work of children’s literature, Haroun and the Sea of Stories. Purchase this book to get in touch with the idea that imagination is critical to life.

For an intriguing look into spirituality, faith, atheism, astrology, and skepticism, pick up famous journalist and socialite Sally Quinn’s memoir Finding Magic. There are a couple of fun stories about Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens!

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Star Love Podcast Season 1 Episode 9 Featuring Astrologer and Marketing Guru Lori Randall Stradtman

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Lori Randall Stradtman

Lori Randall Stradtman

On episode 9 of the Star Love podcast we welcome astrologer Lori Randall Stradtman. Lori and I met in an online forum under an auspicious Pisces moon and lucky degree (12) of Gemini Rising (to research this further, and maybe use for yourself, purchase this book and go to page 165-166). We discuss Lori’s early interest in mythology, her impressive background in marketing, and her move to use astrology as a tool to guide people to their evolutionary purpose and ultimately, happiness. To support the production of the Star Love Podcast, leave a donation in the Leave A Tip, Make a Wish section. Please rate us on apple podcasts, and if you’d like to sponsor a future podcast, e-mail james@innermakeup.net.

This episode was recorded in late March 2020.

Time Stamps for Time Keepers

0-3:29  Intro and Lori’s background 

3:30-8:52 Lori’s early fascination with mythology

8:53-12:27 Story of Chiron exchanging places with Prometheus 

12:28-16:57 Long term cycles from 2020 onward

16:58-20:20 Lori’s Christian background and moving in a different spiritual direction

20:21-25:29 Lori’s harrowing experience that moved her to pursue astrology

25:30-34:39 Defining happiness 

34:40-36:20 Strategies towards orienting the mind towards happiness

36:21-40:00 Astrology and happiness

40:01-41:00 Fate and free will 

41:01-49:12 Ecstatic happiness and feeling blue

49:13-56:58 Digitizing what you love to do

56:59-the end 

Book Recommendations That Cover Topics Discussed

The Happiness Myth is a great book that deconstructs common assumptions about what it means to be happy. Purchase below.

Circe is a wonderful book that gets you in the spirit of magic when you go up against the Gods. There is a gripping description of the story of Prometheus, a mythological character that has played out prominently in Lori’s life. Purchase below.

Circe
By Miller, Madeline
Buy on Amazon
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Star Love Podcast Season 1 Episode 7 Featuring Psychic Cari Roy

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New Orleans #1 Psychic Cari Roy.

New Orleans #1 Psychic Cari Roy.

On episode 7 of the Star Love Podcast we welcomed New Orleans’ #1 Psychic Cari Roy. I met Cari Roy at a hobnobber event, and we became fast friends. On the show we discussed having common roots in Philadelphia, how her parents sang opera professionally, and even an experience where as a young girl she sat on William F. Buckley’s lap! Cari is one of the smartest psychics you’ll ever meet, and it was a joy to talk with her about metaphysics, religion, skepticism, and how people starting out in a creative or non-traditional career path can succeed.

This episode was recorded on November 11, 2019, the date of a very special lunation where Mercury was cazimi, or in the heart of the sun, meaning Mercury was visually was right in the center of the sun. As mentioned in the podcast, this hit both Cari and my chart’s at very powerful points, so it was an interesting time to record this podcast. It was somewhat haphazard, the date we chose, as we had to reschedule a couple of times, but maybe it was divinely planned :). Or maybe just chance. Take your pick.

Time Stamps for Time Keepers

0-6:43 Introduction, Cari’s bio, the special lunations at the time the recording (November 11, 2019), Cari’s early psychic experiences, and Cari’s family background

6:44-12:45 Cari’s family members who were both scientists and “creatives-types”, science and creativity, Uranian and Neptunian strands of the divinatory arts, knowing and mystery, and religion and science 

12:46-21:44 Cari’s opera singers parents and her singing background, her extensive international travels, and how singing led to her psychic career 

21:45-27:24 The history of the occult arts in New Orleans, Cari’s learning her trade from her forbearers, and having the discipline to do multiple psychic readings in a day  

27:25-35:53 Cari’s childhood run in with William F. Buckley, the enduring line of her career as a psychic, and her advice for young aspiring creative professionals

35:54-39:16 Cari’s attending school in Philly, her educational backgound, and studying comparative religion 

39:17-41:27 Cari’s take on divine creative inspiration and its relationship to psychic ability

41:28-46:02 Why people come to see Cari for readings, fate and free will and how it relates to time, and what free will agency, if any, we humans have

46:03-55:30 Ethical questions surrounding predictions and the psychic arts, how to handle different situations and clients, and the participatory nature of a reading  

55:31-57:07 Dating as a psychic

57:08-1:02:44 Cari’s second Saturn return, going through breast cancer, and upcoming transits for Cari

1:02:45-end Cari’s take on current astrological transits, the value of taking a break from looking at transits, and how frequently one should get a reading

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Star Love Podcast Season 1 Episode 6 Featuring Monisha "Six" Holmes

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Star Love Podcast Season 1 Episode 6 Featuring Monisha "Six" Holmes

On episode six of Star Love Podcast we welcomed Six, a Miami-based Astrologer, Intimacy Doula, and student of human sexuality. We discussed her formidable academic background, her unique approach to astrological chart interpretation, her work promoting sex-positivity, and her effort to help clients heal their darker experiences with sexuality.

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Star Love Podcast Season 1 Episode 5 Featuring Arielle Guttman

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Credit: Karin Henseler

Credit: Karin Henseler

On episode 5 of the Star Love Podcast we welcomed astrologer Arielle Guttman. We discussed Arielle’s unique work with the Venus Star Point, how the Venus Star Point plays out in one’s life, and how you can learn to use the loving energy of this special astronomical phenomenon. Please rate this podcast on Apple Podcasts, and if you’re interested in sponsoring a future podcast, email Inner Makeup business manager at james@innermakeup.net.

Time Stamps For Time Keepers

Introduction and brief overview of Arielle’s background 0-4:10

Arielle’s early experiences and her astrological journey 4:11-8:03

Addressing the issue of defining astrology 8:04-13:05

The astronomy and astrology of the Venus Star Point 13:06-17:48

The Golden Mean and Venus 17:49-20:42

The Venus Star Point in your life and the current Venus Star Point cycles 20:43-24:13

Oprah Winfrey’s Venus Starpoint 24:14-29:19

Star Mates 29:20-34:09

Who the Star Love Podcast is aimed at 34:10-35:45

Difference between Venus and Venus Star Point 35:46-38:30

Arielle’s Venus Star Point in Aries and how that has played out in her life 38:40-43:40

Current and Future Venus Star Point Transits, fun stories, and closing comments 43:45-end

Extended Notes, References, and Resources

Link to Arielle’s Website

Link to find your Venus Star Point

To further explore Carl Jung’s thoughts on why it’s difficult to conduct traditional science during individual moments i.e. in the course of a psychology or astrology session, explore the first few dozen pages of The Undiscovered Self.

To further explore the idea of cycles such as the Golden Mean, try Naseem Taleb’s book, The Black Swan

Link to Arielle’s book Venus Starpoint: Getting Straight to the Heart of Your Life with Venus

Link to Arielle’s book Venus Starpoint: A New Cosmology for the 21st Century

Link to Arielle’s other books

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Star Love Podcast Season 1 Episode 4 Featuring Samuel Reynolds

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Be forewarned there is one curse word in this podcast, so if you are offended by a smidgen of profanity, please be advised.

On episode four of the Star Love Podcast we welcomed astrologer Samuel Reynolds. Samuel and I discussed a wide range of topics (see below). His primary aim is to apply astrology in its most realistic, practical, and spiritual form through his practice Unlock Astrology. Check out an upcoming lecture Samuel is giving at the Astrological Society of Connecticut, and look out for him at NORWAC 2020. Please rate this podcast on Apple Podcasts, and if you’re interested in sponsoring a future episode, e-mail james@innermakeup.net

For Time Keepers

Introduction

4:24 All About Samuel’s Practice

6:30 All About the Different Strands of Humanism

11:20 Samuel’s Ministerial Background

24:30 Samuel’s Discovery of Astrology

33:55 Different Strands of Astrology

41:35 Samuel’s Work with Major Publications

47:01 Samuel’s Media Presence and Distinctive Fashion Style

54:38 Samuel’s Current and Upcoming Activities

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Star Love Podcast Season 1 Episode 3 Featuring Maxine Taylor

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Maxine Taylor

America’s First Licensed Astrologer

On episode 3 of the Star Love Podcast we welcomed astrologer Maxine Taylor. I was excited and honored to have Maxine on the show and discuss her pioneering work that got astrology licensed in Georgia. Thus she became America’s first licensed astrologer. Maxine and I talked about a wide array of topics including religion and the “chance” encounter that led her to become an astrologer. There are many fun stories in this interview about some of the major figures of astrology, including Isabel Hickey and Marc Edmund Jones, and you’ll surely want to get a feel for how Maxine helps people, in her own words, “Move Into the Magic.” You can also visit Maxine’s youtube channel here. Below are some stellar books mentioned throughout the podcast.

Maxine’s book which helps you remove blocks, overcome counterproductive cycles, and Move Into the Magic!

Maxine and I discussed our mutual love of Isabel Hickey’s classic text, and you’ll even get to hear a personal anecdote of Maxine’s interaction with this legendary 20th Century Astrologer.

Appointment With Destiny
By De Jersey, Katherine, Taves, Isabella, Haspel-Portner, Eleanor
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Maxine and I also discussed the influential book by influential astrologer Marc Edmund Jones. This one is a little more challenging, as Maxine retells a story about how Jones intended it to be, but it’s nonetheless an incredible classic.

A book by Maxine’s favorite astrologer Katherine de Jersey.

Donate below to support to continued production of the Star Love Podcast. If you’re interested in sponsoring an episode or season of the Star Love Podcast, contact Inner Makeup Astrology business manager, James Filtz

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Star Love Podcast Season 1 Episode 2 Featuring Anthony L. Louis

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On episode two of the Star Love Podcast I welcomed astrologer Anthony Louis. I met Anthony through the Astrological Society of Connecticut where he was giving a lecture that masterfully synthesized disciplines like psychology, history, mythology, and astronomy through the art of astrology. That was a transformative moment for me, as I had never witnessed such a thing. However, Anthony got his start with the stars in a less erudite manner. He recounted how as a boy he happened upon a vending machine that dispensed zodiac sign descriptions on tiny slips. He chose his father’s sign, Gemini, and was astounded by its accuracy. We concluded by discussing our mutual love of the humanities and opera. Scroll down to see how you can support the work of Inner Makeup Astrology and purchase books by Anthony.

Below are the links to some of my favorite astrology books written by Anthony. One is Horary Astrology Plain and Simple which focuses on the type of astrology that is more of the moment and features a pressing question. This book, however, is a wonderful reference for astrology in general, and I use it all the time in my practice. Next are a couple of his books on tarot which are great as well.

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