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    Inkblot Astrology

    Inkblot Astrology is a bimonthly podcast created by psychological astrologer/musician Jess Abbott. Each episode weaves through a theme based on the current astrological transits and seasons, covering pop culture, music, internet culture, + psychology. Each episode asks: Who are we? Where are we inspired?
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    Episodes (37)

    Explorer ft. Alex Boxer

    Explorer ft. Alex Boxer

    Huge news: I'm now offering natal chart readings! You can book one HERE. Listen for more details, including how you can win a free reading, + a fascinating interview with data scientist Alex Boxer, author of A Scheme of Heaven: The History of Astrology and the Search for Our Destiny in Data. Purchase his book HERE.

    ✑ EXPLORE THE DARK.

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    Astrology Apps

    Astrology Apps

    Happy New Year! This week we bid Chris adieu in his final episode, discuss Astrology Apps: which to take into the New Year and which to leave in dusty 2019, plus an Astro Probe with music journalist Dan Ozzi.

    Stay tuned for an all new show in 2020.
    Explore the dark, at InkblotAstrology.com

    This week's advice: 
    1. How do I stop being reclusive and start dating again?
    2. My partner and I both have Pisces Sun and Pisces Moon, how can we become better communicators? 
    3. My school's band director had an affair with my friend's mom and I reported him to admin after he yelled at a student about it but I lost friends as a result, how do I let things go and stop feeling guilty about what I did?

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    Astro Blast was produced by Jenny Owen Youngs
    Art by Chris Farren
    Theme song by Jess AbbottChris Farren, Jenny Owen Youngs

    Harry Potter Houses w/ Hrishi Hirway

    Harry Potter Houses w/ Hrishi Hirway

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! This week we celebrate with a special episode on the Harry Potter Houses. We sort the 4 elements, 12 signs, and ourselves, with guest host Hrishikesh Hirway of podcasts Song Exploder + West Wing Weekly and musical projects The One A.M. Radio + Moors.

    This week's advice: 
    1. My family is moving away, should I stay where I am or move with them?
    2. My partner doesn't like to do much; how can I entertain myself without abandoning them?
    3. What sign is SANTA CLAUS?

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    Astro Blast was produced by Jenny Owen Youngs
    Art by Chris Farren
    Theme song by Jess AbbottChris Farren, Jenny Owen Youngs

    The Aspects ft. Shamir

    The Aspects ft. Shamir

    This week we bore Chris with the Aspects, wind down the educational content of the pod, talk wrestling, money spending, Chris vows to stop talking about s*x, plus an Astro Probe with musician Shamir.

    This week's advice: 
    1. What advice would you give to the WWE to be a more entertaining show?
    2. What would you do with $100 mil and how does that relate to your natal chart?
    3. How would you group the 12 signs into the Harry Potter houses?

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    Astro Blast was produced by Jenny Owen Youngs
    Art by Chris Farren
    Theme song by Jess AbbottChris Farren, Jenny Owen Youngs

    The Nodes ft. Tommy Siegel

    The Nodes ft. Tommy Siegel

    This week we talk about the Lunar Nodes, the ecliptic, the Russian whale jail, several ninja turtles, + more, plus an Astro Probe with musician and cartoonist Tommy Siegel of bands Jukebox the Ghost and Narc Twain.

    This week's advice: 
    1. A lot of my chart is earth and air but lately I've been crying a lot, why is that?
    2. I found out I was the side chick for year so we broke up and have a rocky friendship because of his girlfriend, what should I do?
    3. I'm in love with my best friend but I don't think it's mutual, how can I move on?

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    Astro Blast was produced by Jenny Owen Youngs
    Art by Chris Farren
    Theme song by Jess AbbottChris Farren, Jenny Owen Youngs

    The Houses ft. Macseal

    The Houses ft. Macseal

    This week we talk about the 12 houses, Howard Sasportas, why the 13th sign is fake news, a barfing dog, dunk tanks, + more, plus an Astro Probe with Frankie of NY based band Macseal.

    This week's advice: 
    1. My crush shot me down and it hurts being friends, how do I let go?
    2. How can I make my Cancer s/o feel loved and appreciated? 
    3. My s/o wants us to have a threesome with her coworker but I don't think it's the right person for a threesome, what should I do?

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    Astro Blast was produced by Jenny Owen Youngs
    Art by Chris Farren
    Theme song by Jess AbbottChris Farren, Jenny Owen Youngs

    Thanksgiving at Hooters w/ Chris' Wife

    Thanksgiving at Hooters w/ Chris' Wife

    HaPpY ThAnKsGiViNg!!! In this ep we all go to Hooters for Friendsgiving with Chris' beautiful wife Cassie Farren, where we examine Chris and Cassie's charts using what we've learned so far.

    This week's advice: 
    1. How can I remedy my blunt Capricorn lack of filter when I'm depressed?
    2. How do twins work within astrology?
    3. I've become so used to living in chaos that sometimes I create it on my own, how can I exist peacefully?

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    Astrology contributions at Hooligan Magazine

    Astro Blast was produced by Jenny Owen Youngs
    Art by Chris Farren
    Theme song by Jess AbbottChris Farren, Jenny Owen Youngs

    Pluto ft. bbweems

    Pluto ft. bbweems

    This week we discuss Pluto and why it's no longer a planet, Disney freaks, A Goofy Movie, RIP Walter Mercado, the first bands Chris and Jess were in, that Calvin Klein lesbian poster, + more, featuring an Astro Probe with bbweems, the new solo project of Abby Weems from Potty Mouth.

    This week's advice: 
    1. Are astrology tattoos tacky?
    2. My band asked me to switch instruments, are they trying to kick me out?
    3. My Mars and Venus don't seem compatible with my wife's Mars and Venus, what does that mean?

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    Astro Blast was produced by Jenny Owen Youngs
    Art by Chris Farren
    Theme song by Jess AbbottChris Farren, Jenny Owen Youngs

    Neptune ft. Kevin Devine

    Neptune ft. Kevin Devine

    This week we discuss Neptune, the current Mercury Retrograde, the unfortunate way in which bears hibernate, Chris' new 55" tv, + more, featuring an Astro Probe with Kevin Devine.

    This week's advice: 
    1. How can I make my partner more comfortable with having sex more often?
    2. My partner is usually earthy and grounded while I am watery and ungrounded, but now they're going through a hard time and the roles have flipped, what should I do?
    3. How do I know if any of my planets were in retrograde when I was born / what sites or apps can I use that will show me?

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    Astrology contributions at Hooligan Magazine

    Astro Blast was produced by Jenny Owen Youngs
    Art by Chris Farren
    Theme song by Jess AbbottChris Farren, Jenny Owen Youngs

    Live from Red Lobster

    Live from Red Lobster

    Your astro hosts enjoy a candle lit dinner at the local Red Lobster. We review the 12 signs, compare them to Red Lobster menu items, and catch up w Chris on where he's at w astrology.

    This week's advice: 
    1. What are your craziest schemes on how to get my first kiss?
    2. Does astrology apply to dogs?
    3. What are your tips for getting over a bad breakup?

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    Astrology contributions at Hooligan Magazine

    Astro Blast was produced by Jenny Owen Youngs
    Art by Chris Farren
    Theme song by Jess AbbottChris Farren, Jenny Owen Youngs

    The Scream Trilogy ft. Mike Kinsella

    The Scream Trilogy ft. Mike Kinsella

    ITS A HALLOWEEN EP. We watched all 3 Screams and talked about the characters as sign/planet archetypes, our Halloween costumes, Pixar depression, 90s lesbian fashion, Mojo Jojo, astrology apps, + more, featuring an Astro Probe with Mike Kinsella of American Football + Owen.

    This week's advice: 
    1. What's the $30 astrology app y'all talk about?
    2. I keep having bad luck and my daily horoscopes keep getting worse, how do I use astrology to steer me in the right direction?
    3. Advice on dating someone with the same sun sign as you?

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    Astrology contributions at Hooligan Magazine

    Astro Blast was produced by Jenny Owen Youngs
    Art by Chris Farren
    Theme song by Jess AbbottChris Farren, Jenny Owen Youngs