Podcasts by Astrology Bytes with Theresa Reed

Astrology Bytes: Your Elements in Astrology with Rebecca Gordon from 2023-10-01T07:04:27

The elements are foundational in astrology. They form the "ecology" of your chart. In this episode, Rebecca Gordon joins me to talk about elements in the natal chart and what it has to say about...

Nodal Past Lives with Kim Woods from 2023-01-27T08:10:31

Episode 172. Why are past lives important, and what do the lunar nodes have to do with them? In this episode of Astrology Bytes, Kim Woods joins me to teach about Nodal Past Lives. Learn what th...

Pluto Transits Through the Signs from 2023-01-20T09:08:33

Episode 171. Pluto takes about 248 years to cycle through every sign in the zodiac, which means it spends anywhere from 14 to 30 years in a sign. Pluto transits show where transformation is taki...

Neptune Transits Through the Signs from 2023-01-13T09:03:38

Episode 170. Neptune transits last about fourteen years, which means it takes 165 years to move through the entire zodiac. Neptune transits show where dream, create, and find faith. It also can ...

Uranus Transits Through the Signs from 2023-01-06T09:14:10

Episode 169. Uranus hangs around in each sign for about seven years. Uranus transits are associated with change and liberation. We want innovation and freedom in the areas each sign rules. We mi...

Saturn Transits Through the Signs from 2022-12-09T08:42:57

Episode 168. Saturn spends about two years in a sign. Saturn transits show where we might feel limited. This is where the hard work and discipline need to happen.

Let’s go through each si...

New Moon Magic with Risa Dickens and Amy Torok from 2022-11-18T08:46:37

Episode 167. The Moon is powerful - and it is an essential part of magic. In this episode of Astrology Bytes, Risa Dickens and Amy Trok of Missing Witches, share their best tips for working with...

Jupiter Transits Through the Signs from 2022-10-07T05:47:43

Episode 166.

Jupiter spends about a year in a sign. Jupiter transits show how we’re expanding, growing, and where we might be lucky.

Let’s go through each sign:

Aries - When...

Mars Transits Through the Signs from 2022-09-23T07:01:05

Episode 165. Mars spends about two months in a sign. Mars transits show how we’re taking action, following our passions, expressing energy, or fighting. It can also give clues to how anger is ma...

Astrocartography with Rebecca Gordon from 2022-07-22T07:07:15

Episode 164. Do you ever travel somewhere and feel like it's "home?" Or how about the opposite - you arrive and want to leave as soon as you put down your bags? Astrology may have something to s...

Venus Transits Through the Signs from 2022-07-08T07:57:06

Episode 163. Venus spends about a month in a sign. Venus transits indicate how we’re loving, creating, or spending.

Let’s go through each sign:

Aries - When Venus is in Aries, roma...

Astrology for Entrepreneurs with Rebecca Gordon from 2022-07-01T07:11:53

Episode 162. Did you know astrology can be a fantastic tool for entrepreneurs? I use it in my business all the time. The reason why: it works. In this episode of Astrology Bytes, I'm joined by o...

Mercury Transits Through the Signs from 2022-06-24T07:13:07

Episode 161. Mercury spends about three weeks in a sign. Mercury can indicate changes in communication, ideas, thinking, skills, mental stimulation, conversations, and where you’re curious.

Your Dominant Sign and How It Affects You with Noush Joon from 2022-05-27T07:27:34

Episode 160. I have three planets in Gemini and three in Virgo. That's a lot of Mercury-ruled vibes! So what effect does that have on my chart? Astrologer Noush Joon joins me to talk about how t...

Chinese Astrology with Mimi Young from 2022-05-20T07:56:31

Episode 159. Most people have an idea of their Chinese Astrology sign. However, Chinese Astrology is more complex than that. Like Western Astrology, there are Rising Signs and Elements. But the ...

Creating Rituals for New and Full Moons with Leslie Tagorda and Natalie Miller from 2022-04-29T07:09:01

Episode 158. More people want to know about astrology - especially how to make it work for them. In this episode of Astrology Bytes, Leslie Tagorda and Natalie Miller share their best tips for c...

Lunar Phases with Kim Woods from 2022-04-22T07:31:24

Episode 157. If you're into astrology, you probably know what your Moon sign is. But do you know the Lunar Phase? The Lunar Phase has a lot to say - and it adds new layers to chart interpretatio...

Moon Transits Through the Signs from 2022-04-08T07:29:56

Episode 156. The Moon spends about two and a half days in a sign. The Moon can indicate emotions, daily routines, and the mood of the public.

Let’s go through each sign:

Aries - Wh...

The Sun’s Transits Through the Signs from 2022-03-25T07:12:18

Episode 155. In this next series of episodes, we will explore transits, beginning with transits through the signs. Today we will cover Sun transits through the signs with brief descriptions on h...

Holistic Astrology with Narayana Montúfar from 2022-03-04T08:13:29

Episode 154. Did you know there are many branches of astrology? In this episode of Astrology Bytes, Narayana Montúfar, author of Moon Signs: Unlock Your Inner Luminary Power, joins me to talk ab...

Synastry with Kim Woods from 2022-02-11T08:24:34

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 hu...

Planets on the First with Tara Aal from 2022-02-04T07:54:50

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 ...

Pluto Through the Houses in the Natal Chart from 2022-01-28T08:31:23

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...

The Nodal Shift to Taurus and Scorpio with Celeste Brooks from 2022-01-21T07:59:22

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 exp...

Venus Retrograde with Lisa Stardust from 2021-12-10T08:31:51

Episode 149. Most people have heard about the dreaded Mercury retrograde (there's even a song about it!). But did you know Venus retrogr...

Sexual Compatibility + Astrology with Kirah Tabourn from 2021-12-03T08:21:35

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 Tabo...

Astrology for Career with Heidi Rose Robbins and Ellen Fondiler from 2021-11-26T08:39:49

Episode 147. What happens when you cross a brilliant astrologer with one of the best career coaches in the world? Many good things. A Listen

The Progressed Moon with Celeste Brooks from 2021-09-24T08:03:50

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 Starchild: Joyful Parenting Thro...

Using Elements of Astrology to Look at Your Blind Spots with Compassion with Debra Silverman from 2021-07-25T07:57:19

Episode 140. Astrologer Debra Silverman shares how you can work with the elements in astrology to find your blind spots - and compassion for yourself. 

Uranus Through the Houses in the Natal Chart from 2021-07-16T07:50:05

Episode 139. Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun - and it’s an “ice giant” and the fourth-largest planetary mass in the solar system. It also has 27 moons and rings just like Saturn! In as...

Navigating Your Saturn Return with Lisa Stardust from 2021-07-02T07:24:43

Episode 138. The Saturn return is one of the most pivotal astrological transits you'll ever experience. It brings new growth...and plenty of challenges. Astrologer Lisa Stardust, author of Listen

The Soul Codes in Your Natal Chart with Debbie Frank from 2021-06-18T06:37:59

Episode 137. Did you know your astrology chart holds clues to what your soul is here to learn? In this episode of Astrology Bytes, UK-based astrologer and author of Jessica Lanyadoo joins me on the latest Astrology Bytes to talk about tha...

Postcolonial Astrology with Alice Sparkly Kat from 2021-05-14T08:15:08

Episode 134. Postcolonial Astrology by Alice Sparkly Kat is a thought-provoking, bold, and fiercely smart book. In this week's Astrology Bytes, the author j...

Jupiter Through the Houses in the Natal Chart from 2021-05-07T07:47:50

Episode 133. Jupiter is the fifth planet in the solar system - and the largest of all the planets. In astrology, this big guy is associated with luck and expansion.

Where Jupiter is place...

Mars Through the Houses in the Natal Chart from 2021-04-23T07:37:16

Episode 132. Mars is the Red Planet and is named after the Roman god of war.

Where Mars is placed in your natal chart shows the areas of your life where you must take action. This is wher...

How to Avoid Making Astro-Excuses with Ben Katzman from 2021-04-09T07:44:06

Episode 131. What happens when you get a music-loving astrologer together with an astrology-loving musician? This great conversation between Ben Katzman and yours truly! Ben, along with his band...

Venus Through the Houses in the Natal Chart from 2021-03-26T07:55:26

Episode 130. Venus is the goddess of love and is associated with romance, art, beauty, and how we express ourselves socially.

Where Venus is plac...

Understanding Your Loved Ones with the Celestial Trilogy with Amy Zerner and Monte Farber from 2021-03-19T08:25:39

Episode 129. Before you start making assumptions that you simply can't get along with that Taurus or you can only date "certain signs," hear this: you can learn how to foster healthy relationshi...

Mercury Through the Houses in the Natal Chart from 2021-03-12T08:01:51

Episode 128. Where Mercury is placed in your natal chart shows the areas of your life or activities that occupy your mind or impact your communication.

1st: Mercury in the first house ind...

Lunar Cycles for Business with Leslie Tagorda from 2021-03-05T08:25:17

Episode 127. I follow the Moon closely for everything. I'm serious about that. It's especially useful for business. Brand astrologer and host of The...

The Moon Through the Houses in the Natal Chart from 2021-02-19T09:00:26

Episode 126. The Moon symbolizes your emotions, needs, and how we respond to others and the world around us.

There are twelve houses in the natal chart. You can go back to older episodes ...

Sun Through the Houses in the Natal Chart from 2021-02-05T09:16:18

Episode 125. Today we’re starting to look at the planets in the houses on the natal chart. I’ll give brief descriptions of possible interpretations for each planet in upcoming episodes. Once we’...

Solar Return Charts from 2021-01-15T08:39:41

Episode 124. The Solar Return is one of the methods astrologers use for predictive astrology. A Solar Return is basically a yearly chart that is calculated for the exact time the Sun returns to ...

Astrology in Your Hands with James Divine from 2021-01-01T08:14:27

Episode 123. Did you know that every part of your hand is connected to astrology? For example, the middle finger is associated with Saturn. Once you understand how these two go together, you'll ...

Out of Bounds Planets from 2020-11-13T09:13:27

Episode 122. Every so often, you’ll hear an astrologer refer to a planet as “out of bounds.” If you’re wondering what that means, here’s the deal:

The Sun travels through a particular are...

Rising Sign Overlay Patterns from 2020-10-23T07:44:56

Episode 121. A rising sign overlay pattern refers to the signs on the house cusps when a particular sign is rising. For example, if you have Scorpio Rising, Scorpio is on the first house cusp. T...

Magickal Timing with Astrology with Madame Pamita from 2020-09-25T07:45:21

If you love spells, magick, and all things witchy, you'll love this episode of Astrology Bytes! Madame Pamita joins me to teach how to use astrology for effective magickal workings. We discuss l...

Final Dispositors from 2020-09-18T07:33:51

Episode 119. When an astrologer refers to the final dispositor, they are talking about a single planet in the chart that is in its own rulership. This gives it importance in the astrology chart ...

House Rulers from 2020-09-04T07:33:04

Episode 118. When an astrologer refers to the house ruler, they are talking about the planet that rules the sign that is sitting on the house cusp - and not just the Ascendant. We’re talking abo...

Dispositors of the Planets from 2020-08-21T07:51:26

Episode 117. When an astrologer refers to a dispositor of a planet, they’re talking about the planet ruling the sign in which another planet is found. If a planet is in the sign of its ruler, th...

The Conditions of a Planet from 2020-08-07T06:46:06

Episode 116. If you ever hear an astrologer mention a planet’s condition, they are talking about if the planet is well-aspected or poorly aspected. When it’s poorly aspected, it’s considered aff...

Values and Astrology with Lauren Mercury from 2020-07-24T08:06

Episode 115. How might astrology impact your values? Lauren Mercury joins me to answer that question. In this episode of Astrology Bytes, we'll discuss what values are, how they apply to differe...

Pluto Aspects from 2020-07-17T07:59:52

Episode 114. Pluto is associated with transformation, regeneration, intuition, and power. Aspects to Pluto can show how you handle power and are able to regenerate yourself. It can indicate how ...

Neptune Aspects from 2020-07-03T07:52:11

Episode 113. Neptune is dreamy and idealistic. Aspects to Neptune in the natal chart - as well as the house and sign position - tell you a lot about the intuitive, creative influences in your li...

Uranus Aspects from 2020-06-12T07:51:47

Episode 112. An aspect refers to the angles planets make to each other in the horoscope. They are measured by mathematical angles, which means you need to know a bit about geometry. I’ve talked ...

Saturn Aspects from 2020-05-22T07:20:15

Episode 111. When planets make aspects to Saturn in your natal chart, it can indicate how you deal with discipline or structure. Depending on the aspect, it can amplify ambition and create a sen...

Jupiter Aspects from 2020-05-15T07:15:27

Episode 110. When planets make aspects to Jupiter in your natal chart, it can show how you expand. Keep in mind that Jupiter is one of the social planets so the expansion is based on the coopera...

Mars Aspects from 2020-05-01T07:10:53

Episode 109. When planets make aspects to Mars in the natal chart, it can impact the way your express aggression or the way you take action. It can also have something to say about how you lead ...

Venus Aspects from 2020-04-17T08:07:12

Episode 108. When planets make aspects to Venus in the natal chart, it can impact relationships, how you express love, your creativity, as well as how you express your romantic feelings. It can ...

Mercury Aspects from 2020-04-10T07:54:53

Episode 107. When planets make aspects to Mercury in your natal chart, it can impact your thinking, and give clues as to what kind of mind you have. It can also affect how well you communicate o...

The 12th House as Your Superpower with Aliza Rose from 2020-04-03T07:57:31

Episode 106. "The 12th house needs a makeover," says Aliza Rose of The Business Mystic. I couldn't agree more. So many astrology books call this ...

Moon Aspects from 2020-03-20T07:16:34

Episode 105. (Recap: An aspect refers to the angles planets make to each other in the horoscope. They are measured by mathematical angles, which means you need to know a bit about geometry. I’ve...

Finding Your Life Purpose in Astrology with Ruth Connell from 2020-03-06T07:44:07

Episode 104: Finding Your Life Purpose in Astrology with Ruth Connell

When people come to an astrologer, it's not just to find out about the future. They want to learn about themselves and their...

Sun Aspects from 2020-02-28T08:42:55

Episode 103. An aspect refers to the angles planets make to each other in the horoscope. They are measured by mathematical angles, which means you need to know a bit about geometry. I’ve talked ...

Lunar Types with Sarah Faith Gottesdiener from 2020-02-21T08:44:42

Episode 102. If you've been studying astrology for any time, you know that the Moon impacts your personality, namely your emotional world. But did you know that the phases of the Moon you're bor...

Queer Cosmos with Colin Bedell from 2020-02-14T08:17:30

Episode 101. Back when I started studying astrology, the books available were from a heteronormative perspective. There were little if any, books that spoke to the LGBTQ+ audience. But times are...

The Imum Coeli or Nadir from 2020-01-31T08:44:30

Episode 100: The Imum Coeli or Nadir. The Imum Coeli which is Latin for “bottom of the sky or lowest point” is also known as the IC or Nadir. It’s where the Sun was at the lowest point at midnig...

The Descendant from 2020-01-17T07:44:25

Episode 99. The Descendant is the cusp of the seventh house of the astrology chart. It’s easy to find. This point is directly opposite your ascendant. So if your rising sign is Taurus, your Desc...

What is a Stellium? from 2020-01-03T08:34:01

Episode 98. A stellium occurs when there are three or more planets in a single sign or house. When it happens, it puts a lot of focus on traits associated with that sign or house - and it also e...

Cazimi from 2019-12-20T08:44:05

Episode 97. Cazimi occurs when a planet is in a tight conjunction with the Sun - within 17 minutes of the arc. In other words, the planets need to be as close to exact as possible. Astrologers w...

Applying and Separating Aspects from 2019-12-13T08:24:55

Episode 96. You know what aspects are. They're the angles the planets make to each other and can impact how they interact. For example, two planets that are 90º apart are in a square - and this ...

Jupiter in Capricorn from 2019-12-06T09:14:05

Episode 95. After a year spent frolicking in Sagittarius, Jupiter slipped into Capricorn on December 2nd. This is a less "fun" transit because Jupiter is in its fall when moving through Capricor...

New Moon Intentions with Alexa Fischer from 2019-11-22T08:14:16

Episode 94. I am a huge fan of setting New Moon intentions. It's a practice I've been doing for years - and I swear by it! I began perfecting my intention setting with a book called Listen

Critical Degrees from 2019-11-01T07:36:32

Episode 92. Last week, we discussed anaretic degrees. To recap: it’s when a planet is at 29º. This is call...

Anaretic Degrees from 2019-10-25T07:27:52

Episode 91. If a planet is found in the final degree of any sign, it’s considered anaretic. That means the sign would need to be in 29 degrees or 30 degrees of a sign. By the way, astrologers sa...

Void of Course Moon from 2019-10-11T05:29:13

Episode 90. The void-of-course Moon occurs when the Moon makes one last major aspect before heading from one zodiac sign to the next. In other words: it’s like this - the Moon in Gemini forms an...

Saturn, the Moon, and Money with Alice Sparkly Kat from 2019-10-04T05:56:02

Episode 89. What are the histories of the symbols for Saturn and the Moon through the lens of traditional and modern astrology? How might we work with these two planets in a way that benefits th...

Astrology for Wellness with Monte Farber and Amy Zerner from 2019-09-27T06:33:56

Episode 88. Did you know that every part of the body is connected to a different astrology sign? Knowing this can give you insights into creating a customized wellness plan. Today I am joined by...

New Moons from 2019-09-20T06:39:40

Episode 87. New Moons occur when the Sun and Moon are conjunct. In the sky, the moon will appear to be barely a sliver - or hard to see at all. Sometimes it might appear to be a moonless night. ...

Full Moons from 2019-09-13T07:05:33

Episode 86. Full Moons are often pictures in horror films as something to be feared. While they can amp up emotions (the word lunatic comes from luna), the Full Moon is actually a good time to l...

Chiron Return from 2019-09-06T07:44:48

Episode 85. The Chiron return happens around ages forty-nine to fifty-one and hangs around for about two years. During this time, you have an opportunity to heal old wounds. As you work on heali...

Jupiter Return from 2019-08-30T07:12:38

Episode 84. When astrologers talk about the Jupiter return, they are talking about a transit that happens every twelve years. This is when Jupiter returns into the sign it was in when...

What's an orb? from 2019-08-16T07:09:15

An orb is the exactness of the degrees in an aspect.

If the orb is tight - say an exact aspect, it’s powerful. For example, my Sun is 20º Gemini and my Mercury is 20º Mercury. That means ...

What's a cusp? from 2019-08-09T07:33:39

Episode 82. Have you ever heard someone say that they were "born on the cusp?" Wonder what that means? It simply means that they were born on the day that the Sun changed signs. BUT hear this: y...

Mars Retrograde Transit from 2019-08-02T07:06:26

Episode 81. In the last two episodes, I covered the Mercury retrograde and the Venus retrograde transits. This week, we’re talking about the Mars retrograde transit.

Here’s what you need ...

Venus Retrograde Transit from 2019-07-26T10:58

You might be familiar with the Mercury retrograde transit (ugh). If you aren't, I covered it in last week's ...

Mercury Retrograde from 2019-07-19T07:41:57

Episode 79. Mercury retrograde. Ugh. The two most dreaded words in astrology! Even people who don't work with astrology know that Mercury retrograde brings on the drama. In this short episode (r...

Eclipses from 2019-07-12T08:08:42

Episode 78. It's eclipse season around here so I thought it might be cool to talk about eclipses. In this episode, I talk briefly about what an eclipse is (thank you Listen

The Eleventh House from 2019-06-21T08:09:39

Episode 76. The 11th house represents your friends, social life, groups, and associates. Goals are also placed here.

This house is associated with the sign Aquarius, which is the eleventh...

The Tenth House from 2019-06-14T06:36:07

Episode 75. The Tenth House. The 10th house represents your reputation, status, career, and authority. This is the place that symbolizes your street cred, both inherited and earned. It’s also yo...

The Ninth House from 2019-06-07T07:12:25

Episode 74. Travel, foreigners, higher education, spirituality, and philosophy all fall under the 9th house. These are the things that allow you to expand your horizons and have a fuller underst...

The Eighth House from 2019-05-31T06:40:56

Episode 73. The 8th house is complicated. It rules joint finances, loans, inheritances, insurance, taxes, death, and sex. It’s all about merging whether you’re sharing resources or getting intim...

The Seventh House from 2019-05-24T07:17:44

Episode 72. The 7th house is the house of relationships. Not just marriage and romance but also business, friends, and other types of partnerships. Enemies also fall under this house! The 7th ho...

The Sixth House from 2019-05-17T06:42:20

Episode 71. The sixth house is the house of work, jobs, routines, health, and small pets. Yes, even pets get a room in the astrological chart!

The 6th house is associated with the sign Vi...

The Fifth House from 2019-05-10T07:27:10

Episode 70. The 5th house is the house of children, creativity, romance, play, leisure, sports, fame, and gambling. It's where we create and have fun.

The 5th house is associated with the...

The Fourth House from 2019-04-26T05:54:55

Episode 69. The fourth house. The 4th house is the house of family, mother, roots, and our roots. It shows where you're coming from.

The 4th house is associated with the sign Cancer, whic...

The Third House from 2019-04-19T07:05:43

Episode 68. The Third House. The 3rd house is the house of mind, communication, learning, and short trips. It also represents your relationships with your siblings and neighbors.

The 3rd ...

The Second House from 2019-04-12T07:30:53

Episode 67. The Second House. We're now moving through all the houses in the astrological chart, one by one. Coming up today: the second house!

The second house is the house of money, val...

The First House from 2019-04-05T07:31:54

Episode 66. The First House.  In the next twelve episodes, we'll cover each of the houses in the astrological chart one by one. Naturally, we're starting with the first house.

The first h...

Transits from 2019-03-29T07:32:50

Episode 65: Transits. Transits may seem complicated but they are actually easy to understand. They are simply the movement of the planets in the sky on any given date. BAM! That's it!

The Vertex from 2019-03-22T07:19:43

Episode 64: The Vertex. The Vertex. It sounds like some sort of superhero, right? But it's not. It's another one of those weird astrological points that may not be used all the time but it's sti...

Finger of Yod from 2019-03-07T21:22:22

The Finger of Yod (also called the Finger of Fate in some circles) is formed by two planets in a sextile making quincunxes to a third. It indicates a mission - or a blockage. It's considered "ra...

What's a Quincunx? from 2019-03-01T08:31:50

Episode 62: What's a Quincunx? In this episode, we're covering a minor aspect, the quincunx. The quincunx, also referred to as inconjunct, is an aspect that occurs when two planets are 150º apar...

The Grand Cross from 2019-02-22T08:21:40

Episode 61: The Grand Cross. The Grand Cross is an aspect that occurs when four planets, usually in the same quality, form a configuration that looks like a cross. It indicates tension in the as...

Grand Trines from 2019-02-15T09:08:54

Episode 60: Grand Trines. In this lesson, we're looking at the Grand Trine, or what I call the "big easy."  It's three planets, usually in the same element, forming a triangle. Grand Trines give...

T Squares from 2019-02-08T08:43:52

Episode 59: T Squares. A T Square is formed by three planets joined by an opposition and two squares. It looks like giant T and can feel hard to manage. Learn how to spot them - and how to work ...

Your Birth Chart's Ruling Planet from 2019-02-01T08:00:01

Episode 58: Your Birth Chart's Ruling Planet. We've covered planetary rulership in previous episodes. In this lesson, we're talking about the planet that rules your whole astrology chart! How to...

The asteroid Juno from 2019-01-25T08:40:16

Episode 57: Juno. As we move on in our mini-lessons on the asteroids, we come to Juno. Juno is the Roman equivalent of the Greek Goddess Hera. She was Zeus's wife and didn't dig his infidelity s...

Vesta from 2019-01-18T08:55:58

Episode 56: Vesta. As we move on in our mini-lessons on the asteroids, we arrive at Vesta. Vesta was the 4th asteroid to be discovered and was named after Vesta, the Roman goddess of the hearth ...

Pallas from 2019-01-11T07:36:30

Episode 55: Pallas. As we move on in our mini-lessons on the asteroids, we come to Pallas. Legend has it that Pallas Athena came into the world through her father Zeus' head - fully formed and d...

Ceres from 2018-12-28T08:57:27

Episode 54: Ceres. We'll begin exploring asteroids in the next leg of our astro-journey. In this episode, we're chatting about Ceres, the biggest asteroid of 'em all. She represents motherhood, ...

Interception from 2018-12-21T08:31:24

Episode 53: Interception is not just some sci-fi DiCaprio movie (although that movie is cool).  In astrology, an interception happens when you have a house larger than 30 degrees and an entire s...

The Big Three from 2018-12-14T08:53:48

Episode 52: The Big Three. Want to read a chart but don't have a ton of time? No problem, pardner! All you gotta do is look at the big three: Sun, Moon, and Ascendant. These three chart points w...

Mutual Reception from 2018-12-07T08:37:48

Episode 51: Mutual Reception. Mutual reception occurs when two planets are in each other’s rulership. For example, if the Moon is in Sagittarius and Jupiter is in Cancer, that’s mutual reception...

Planetary rulership: Fall from 2018-11-30T08:13:57

Episode 50: Fall. In the last few episodes, we began exploring planetary rulerships. Rulerships is an old concept where each planet is said to “rule” one or more astrological signs. A planet is ...

Planetary rulership: Exaltation from 2018-11-23T08:09:48

Episode 49: Exaltation. In the last few episodes, we began exploring planetary rulerships. Rulerships is an old concept where each planet is said to “rule” one or more astrological signs. A plan...

Planetary rulership: Detriment from 2018-11-16T07:51:46

Episode 48: Detriment. Detriment occurs when a planet is in the opposite sign of the one it rules. The energy becomes weakened. This is not the weakest position but it’s compromised nonetheless....

Planetary Rulerships from 2018-11-09T08:18:23

Episode 47: Planetary Rulerships. In this lesson, we'll look at planetary rulerships.  Planetary rulerships help to determine a planet's strength or weakness.  When the planet sits in the signs ...

Oppositions from 2018-11-02T07:32:12

Episode 46: Oppositions. In this quick lesson, we're covering oppositions, the easiest-to-spot aspect (hint: planets in the opposite sign). Learn how to work with this challenging astro-energy!

Trines from 2018-10-26T06:44:20

Episode 45: Trines. The trine aspect is formed when two planets create a 120º angle. It's the most fortunate aspect. Learn more in this short lesson. 

Squares from 2018-10-19T07:07:36

Episode 44: Squares. As we go through the major aspects one by one, we come to squares, astrology's tough aspect. Squares occur when two planets form a 90º angle. They can be an obstacle - or a ...

Sextiles from 2018-10-12T06:17:22

Episode 43: Sextiles. Moving right along on our aspect lessons, we're diving into sextiles, astrology's friendly aspect. The sextile occurs when two planets are 60º apart. 

Conjunctions from 2018-10-05T07:13:56

Episode 42: Conjunctions. In a previous episode, I gave you an introduction to the major aspects. Now,...

The Part of Fortune from 2018-09-28T06:53:27

Episode 41: The Part of Fortune. In this little lesson, we'll look at the Part of Fortune, astrology's most popular Arabic Point! Wanna go deeper? Listen

Lunar Nodes from 2018-09-14T06:29:16

Episode 39: Lunar Nodes. The Lunar Nodes are not actual planets but they are important. In this episode, you'll learn what they are and what role they play in the astrological chart. The book me...

Chiron from 2018-09-07T06:32:03

Episode 38: Chiron. Chiron is an asteroid that gets a lot of attention in astrology. Wondering what it's all about? In this ultra-short episode, I'm giving you the lowdown on this special astero...

Retrogrades in the Natal Chart from 2018-08-31T06:54:53

Episode 37: Retrogrades in the Natal Chart. You may have heard about the dreaded Mercury retrograde. But what about when Mercury or other planets are retrograde in your natal chart? We explore t...

Saturn Return - what you need to know with Aliza Einhorn from 2018-08-24T07:30:06

Episode 36: Saturn Return - what you need to know with Aliza Einhorn. Wondering what that Saturn return is all about? Aliza Einhorn, the author of The Little Bo...

Empty Houses from 2018-08-17T07:23:55

Episode 35: Empty Houses. When a planet occupies a house in the astrological chart, that house is affected. But what about an empty house? In this episode of Astrology Bytes, we'll examine what ...

Hemispheres from 2018-08-10T07:08:17

Episode 34: Hemispheres. In this episode, we'll explore the four hemispheres of the astrological chart - and what it means when one is loaded with planets. 

Cadent Houses from 2018-08-03T07:08:45

Episode 33: Cadent Houses. The Cadent houses can be found on the cusps of the third, sixth, ninth, and twelfth houses on the zodiac wheel. They come after the succedent houses and before the ang...

Succedent Houses from 2018-07-27T06:38:53

Episode 32: Succedent Houses. In this short lesson, we'll peek into the Succedent Houses: the 2nd, 5th, 8th, and 11th. 

Angular Houses from 2018-07-20T06:30:39

Episode 31: Angular Houses. In this short lesson, we'll cover the houses that make up the Angular houses, which are considered to be the most important houses in the astrological chart. 

All About Pisces from 2018-07-13T06:55:26

Episode 30: All About Pisces. In this little lesson, we'll look at the essential info for sensitive Pisces. 

All About Aquarius from 2018-07-06T08:30:21

Episode 29: All About Aquarius. In this wee lesson, we'll look at the basics for Aquarius, the Water Bearer (note: it's NOT a water sign). 

All About Capricorn from 2018-06-28T11:52:27

Episode 28: All About Capricorn. In this little lesson, we'll look at all the Capricorn basics. 

All About Sagittarius from 2018-06-22T06:34:36

Episode 27: All About Sagittarius. In this little lesson, we'll get the honest facts about the zodiac's truth-teller: Sagittarius! 

All About Scorpio from 2018-06-15T07:21:21

Episode 26: All About Scorpio. In this episode of Astrology Bytes, we're covering the Scorpio basics. Scorpio is an extreme sign - anything but basic. 

All About Libra from 2018-06-08T06:36:11

Episode 25: All About Libra. In the latest episode, we'll dive into the basics around Libra, the zodiac's people-pleasing diplomat. 

All About Virgo from 2018-06-01T06:47:47

Episode 24: All About Virgo. In the next installment of Astrology Bytes, we'll look at some of the details on the zodiac's most detail-oriented sign, Virgo.

All About Leo from 2018-05-25T06:57:15

Episode 23: All About Leo. In this week's episode, you'll learn some of the basics about the king of the Zodiac jungle: mighty Leo. 

All About Cancer from 2018-05-18T07:30:35

Episode 22: Cancers aren't crabby - they are just sensitive. In this little tutorial, we're covering the basics about Cancer, the fourth sign in the zodiac. 

All About Gemini from 2018-05-11T06:56:46

Episode 21: All About Gemini. In this little lesson, we're looking at you, Gemini! We'll cover the basics of Gemini, the zodiac's charming Twins. You'll also learn why it's my favorite sign. 

All About Taurus from 2018-05-04T07:01:06

Episode 20: All About Taurus. In this wee episode, we'll look at some of the basic info about Taurus the Bull. From elements to general characteristics, get the dirt on the earthiest sign in the...

All About Aries from 2018-04-27T05:43:20

Episode 19: All About Aries. In this quick astrology tutorial, we will examine some of the basic info about Aries including characteristics, planetary rulership, and more! 

Saturn Through the Signs with Aliza Einhorn from 2018-04-20T07:01:03

Episode 18: Saturn Through the Signs with Aliza Einhorn. In this episode of Astrology Bytes, I'm talking with the author of The Little Book of Saturn, Aliza...

The Astrological Houses from 2018-04-13T07:24:23

Episode 17: The Astrological Houses. When you first look at an astrology chart, it may seem intimidating. What do all those sections mean? We'll cover each of the astrological houses in an easy,...

The Midheaven with Amelia Quint of The Midheaven from 2018-04-06T07:32:13

Episode 16: The Midheaven with Amelia Quint of The Midheaven. In this episode, I'm bringing Amelia Quint of The Midheaven back again to discuss the role of the Midheaven in the astrology chart. ...

The Ascendant with Amelia Quint of The Midheaven from 2018-03-30T06:51:01

Episode 15: The Ascendant with Amelia Quint of The Midheaven. In this episode of Astrology Bytes, I'm chatting with one of my all-time favorite astrol...

Pluto from 2018-03-23T07:02:42

Episode 14: Pluto. A few years back, Pluto got downgraded as a planet. But that didn't diminish its role in astrology. In this short lesson, we'll look at what Pluto's all about. 

Neptune from 2018-03-16T07:32:23

Episode 13: Neptune. In this ultra-short lesson, we'll take a look at mysterious Neptune, one of the "outer planets." Learn what role this planet plays in astrology. 

Uranus from 2018-03-09T06:40:17

Episode 12: Uranus. In this little lesson, we'll examine the rebel planet of the cosmos, Uranus! Learn what role this bad boy plays in your astrology chart!

Saturn and Saturn Cycles with Emily Heather of The Voluptuous Witch from 2018-03-02T08:21:52

Episode 11: In this episode, I'm talking about my favorite planet, Saturn with special guest, Emily Heather of The Voluptuous Witch. We're chatting about why Saturn gets a bad rap, rulerships, a...

Jupiter from 2018-02-23T07:01:11

Episode 10: In this short episode of Astrology Bytes, we're covering the biggest planet in the solar system: Jupiter. Learn what it's role is in your chart (and what happened when I ignored it!)...

All about Mars from 2018-02-16T08:25:24

Episode 9: Mars. In this short lesson, we'll cover the Mars basics. (No Martians were harmed in this episode.) 

Venus, Love, and Compatibility with Emily Heather of The Voluptuous Witch. from 2018-02-09T09:20:45

Episode 8: Venus, Love, and Compatibility with Emily Heather of The Voluptuous Witch. Didya ever hear (or think) this: "Oh my god, I can't date this person! I'm a  and they're a

Venus from 2018-02-02T07:41:46

Episode 7: Venus. In this little lesson, we're going to talk about Venus. Venus is named after the goddess of love so you probably have a pretty good idea of her role in the astrology chart: rom...

Mercury from 2018-01-26T07:34:27

Episode 6: Mercury. Mercury is the planet closest to the Sun - and it whips around pretty fast. Which is why it's named after the speedy messenger god, Mercury. In this episode, I'm sharing what...

Sun Moon Blends with Jason Fleming from 2018-01-19T07:37:33

Episode 5: Sun Moon Blends with Jason Fleming. I'm honored to have Jason Fleming of Sagittarian Mind Consulting on the podcast today for this short but essential talk about Sun Moon Blends. Jaso...

The Moon from 2018-01-12T06:02:54

Episode 4: The Moon. In this short lesson, we'll talk about what role the Moon plays in an astrology chart. Book mentioned in this episode is The Moon In Your Li...

The Sun from 2018-01-05T08:26:58

Episode 3: What's your sign? If someone asked you that question, you probably answered with your Sun sign. In this episode of Astrology Bytes, we're covering the Sun and the role it plays in you...

Different types of astrology with Dayna Lynn Nuckolls from 2017-12-29T08:26:43

Episode 2: You might be most familiar with Western Astrology but it's not the only game in town. There are actually a few other systems out there that people all over the world rely on. In this ...

An Introduction to Astrology Bytes from 2017-12-27T14:26:23

Episode 1: Introduction. An intro into Astrology Bytes, a new educational astrology podcast by Theresa Reed. Learn a few quick basics and my philosophy about astrology.