Kosmic Tonic

In this episode, Jasmine, Kestrel, and Eliza dive into the magic behind our pre-natal Venus cazimi's (that is: conjunctions with the Sun). Together, we explore this season’s Venus retrograde and cazimi in Leo, Venus’ synodic cycle, and what the Venus cazimi that predates your birth says about you. To do so, we unpack Arielle Guttman’s theory of Venus star points and share personal stories about how we resonate with our own star points… as well as what this most recent visit to the underworld has yielded. We had so much fun recording this episode, and we hope that you enjoy tuning in too. As ever, it would mean the world if you could share our podcast with a friend and/or leave us a 5* rating on your fave podcast app. Thanks for listening!

For more information on Jasmine, Kestrel, or Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com

For more information on the themes discussed in this episode:

Arielle Guttman’s book, Venus Star Rising - https://sophiavenus.com/product/the-venus-star-point-pdf-version-by-arielle-guttman/

Arielle Guttman’s website - https://sophiavenus.com/

Jean Shinoda Bolen’s Goddesses in Everywomen - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/goddesses-in-everywoman-jean-shinoda-md-bolen-md/1118926061 

Eliza’s new book I Got a Name - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/634476/i-got-a-name-by-eliza-robertson-with-myles-dolphin/

CHANI app - https://chaninicholas.com/chani-app/

Budokon retreat in Montana - http://budokon.com/bdk-events

Holly Truhlar’s 4-week workshop on perimenopause (ft. our own Kestrel Neathawk) - https://www.hollytruhlar.com/rawperimenopause/

Internal Family Systems webinar (ft Kestrel and Alicia Yusef) - https://aliciayusuf.com/product-category/courses_webinars/

In this episode, we dig into the theory and technique of antiscia — a concept in traditional astrology that is all about reflections of light. Our guest Kate Petty is an artist, astrologer, mentor, and all-round antiscia virtuoso. In this episode, Kate guides us through 1. What Antiscia is, 2. Why it’s something to watch for, and 3. How to track it in your chart, in your synastry with other people, as well as the ways it can be activated by transit. We learned so much in this episode, and we know you will too. Please share with all your favorite astro-nerds! 

Topics we touch on include:

- The definitions of antiscia and contra-antiscia 

- the antiscia and contra-antiscia sign pairs — and how it complicates traditional astrology’s conception of “aversion” (aka signs that don’t witness each other through a traditional Ptolemaic aspect)

- The cardinal cross, with emphasis on the equinox and solstice points 

- Planetary declination 

For more on Kate: https://ambientastrology.com/

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel, or Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com

For more information on the subjects discussed on this show:

- Kate’s antiscia talk at Kepler College: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u557ey9p7zc 

- Astro-seek’s traditional astrology calculator (which includes antiscia): https://horoscopes.astro-seek.com/traditional-astrology 

That’s a wrap on 2022. Happy New Year! In this episode, Jasmine, Kestrel, and Eliza unpack the astrology of 2023. With Mercury and Mars both retrograde at the top of the year, we begin on a slow note. But this year has a few huge changes in store. Like, generationally huge. In March, Saturn enters Pisces for the first time in 30 years. (That means if you have Saturn in Pisces, you’re entering your Saturn return. And if you have Saturn in Aquarius, your return is officially ending.) Then Pluto enters Aquarius for the first time since the 18th century. 2023 is all about cultivating supple boundaries with yourself and others and co-creating the reality you want to exist in. Tune in for a detailed breakdown of these transits and more.

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel, and Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com

For more information on the books mentioned in this episode: 

Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good by adrienne maree brown

I Got a Name: The Murder of Krystal Senyk (forthcoming in May 2023 by Eliza Robertson — pre-orders available in Canada only for now) 

In this episode, we invite Vanessa Montgomery on the show to talk about astrology and creativity. Vanessa is author of Star Power, Cosmic Power, and Astro Power, as well as the resident astrologer for Glamour Magazine. Together, we explore how different houses and planets relate to creativity. We also talk about gendering (or not) the planets and "self-objectification theory.” And we discuss art of all kinds, from writing to fashion to pole dancing — as well as what it’s like to be a creator after your Chiron return.

For more on Vanessa: https://astroallstarz.com/

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel, and Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com

For more information:

Vanessa’s books: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/17739293.Vanessa_Montgomery

If you want to explore the muse asteroids, and find out where they live in your natal chart, these are the numbers to enter into astro.com:

Calliope (Asteroid 22): muse of poetry and eloquence

Cleo (Asteroid 84): muse of herstory

Euterpe (Asteroid 27): muse of music 

Erato (Asteroid 62): muse of lyric poetry 

Melpomene (Asteroid 18): muse of tragedy and acting

Polyhymnia (Asteroid 33): muse of hymns

Terpsichore (Asteroid 81): muse of dance 

Thalia (Asteroid 23): muse of comedy 

Urania (Asteroid 30): muse of astrology and astronomy 

We are thrilled to welcome astrologer, artist, and teacher Kelsey Rose Tortorice to the podcast to discuss human design. Human design draws from several distinct traditions of knowledge, including astrology, the Qabalah, the chakra system, and the I’Ching. The result? A system that offers eerily concrete information on your natural tendencies, patterns, and the ways you can live in greater alignment with yourself. 

In this episode, we go over the main components of human design, including how to live by your specific “strategy” and “authority."  

We talk about what happens when you subscribe to the rules, morals, and projections of other people, and the process of de-conditioning from those conventions. We also explore different patterns of shame and judgment and how to transmute them. 

Kelsey is also offering a discount code to Kosmic Tonic listeners: use the code “kosmictonic” to receive 20% off their course, “Fundamentals of Human Design for the Astrologically Minded."

For more on Kelsey: https://www.kelseyrosetort.com/humandesign

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel, or Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com 

For more information on the themes covered on this episode:

Human Design: The Definitive Book of Human Design, The Science of Differentiation by Ra Uru Hu

Amy Lee and John Cole, Human Design Collective -- https://humandesigncollective.com/

Alokanand Diaz -- https://yourownauthority.com/alokanand-diaz/

It is with serious delight and honour that we welcome renowned astrologer and NYT best-selling author Chani Nicholas to the show. In this episode, we ask Chani about her first pathway to this work, as well as why she focuses on traditional astrology. We talk about the creative process, writing as ritual (and service), birth charts as witnesses, and the healing power of myth. Thank you Chani, and thank you everyone for listening! We hope you enjoy this episode and spread it around furiously. 

For more information:

www.chaninicholas.com

Download the CHANI app here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chani-your-astrology-guide/id1532791252

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel, and Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com 

In this episode, we welcome Renee Sills to the show to map astrology onto our bodies — and vice versa. Renee is a 2nd generation astrologer, somatic movement educator, yoga teacher, and artist. In this episode, we explore postural patterns in the body, somatic awareness, and astrology as a community art project and deconstruction practice. Renee shared so many pearls of wisdom in this episode — we can’t wait for you listen in. If you’re enjoying this podcast, remember to hit subscribe and leave a 5 star review. It means the world to us!

For more on Renee: https://www.embodiedastrology.com/

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel, and Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com

For more information on the subjects covered in today’s episode:

Relating: an Astrological Guide by Liz Greene

Kadie Henderson — https://kadiehenderson.weebly.com/

“Support precedes action” — quote by movement educator and artist, Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen

Renee’s Dream Body workshop at Naropa — https://www.embodiedastrology.com/live-event-sales/dream-body 

Loli Moon is a diviner, healer, conjurer, astrologer, and 3rd generation medium. We met Loli on the Missing Witches panel for Imbolc (link below!). We appreciated Loli's wisdom so much we invited her on the show. In this episode, we talk about astrology and the revolution.

Together, we explore: Pluto in Capricorn (entering Aquarius next year), as well as Jupiter entering Aries on May 10th. We also talk about Uranus in Taurus and women returning to the land — and returning to ancient / African practices. 

Other topics include: natal revolutionary signatures, your place in the revolution if you’re a sensitive being, birth as a portal, being an “eclipse witch,” and dream as a way to connect with your ancestors. 

AND SO MUCH MORE. Here’s a teaser: “Collective Spiritual ascension is the same as the apocalypse.”

Are you ready?

Thank you so much for tuning in. Remember to SUBSCRIBE, leave a 5-star rating, and share with all your friends! 

For more on Loli Moon: https://mysticmoonmedicine.com/ IG @mysticmoonmedicine

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel, and Eliza: https://kosmictonic.com 

For the Missing Witches Imbolc panel: https://www.missingwitches.com/2022/01/24/missing-witches-imbolc-circle-we-are-still-here/ 

Thea Anderson joins us back on the show! In this episode, we discuss how to modernize grimoire magic (need a lunar mansion to help braid your hair, anyone?), as well as how astrology can help us unearth the past. Together, we explore: the different ways to conceptualize (and work with) the lunar mansions, as well as Thea’s research on convict leasing, black codes, “pig laws," and the Imperial 95. 

For more on Thea: http://theanichelle.com/astrologytarot

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel, or Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com

For more information:

“Blood and Sugar” by Michael Hardy: https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/sugar-land-slave-convict-labor-history/ 

“What is the history of convict leasing in Sugar Land”: https://digitalprojects.rice.edu/wrc/convict-leasing/exhibits/show/sugarlandconvictleasing/history-of-convict-leasing/history

“Tarry With Me” by Ashanté Reese (the article Thea mentions about the chef on sugar): https://www.oxfordamerican.org/magazine/issue-112-spring-2021/tarry-with-me 

Mansions of the Moon by Christopher Warnock

Nina Gryphon’s Magical Elation course: https://www.ninagryphon.com/magical-elections-course-kepler-college/

Austin Coppock: https://austincoppock.com/

In this episode, we explore how to use your birth chart to reflect on your erotic relationships, as well as your sexual wants, tendencies, & needs. From timing your hook up texts to sex toys to self-worth to the ways sex can be sacred: we go there. 

Kirah Tabourn is an astrologer, educator, host of The Strology Show and co-founder of the app CUSP.

For more on Kirah: https://www.thestrology.com/

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel, and Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com

For more info and resources:

CUSP app: https://www.cuspastrology.com/

Kirah’s online community, The 11th House: https://www.thestrology.com/the-eleventh-house 

In this episode, we speak with Australian astrologer, Alicia Yusuf. The subject: Uranus, that boundary defying planet of disruption and chaos. One of the many cool things about Uranus is that it fits neatly into a human lifespan — Uranus takes 84 years to orbit that Sun.  Uranus’ cycle provides a helpful frame to understand our own lives as we pass through the thresholds of being human. One of the most famous “pitstops” on this journey occurs around age 42, when transiting Uranus opposes our natal placement, and any authenticity we’ve shied away from becomes impossible to ignore. 

Together, we discuss: the myth of Uranus; the contests (and meeting points) between Uranus and Saturn; Uranus generations by sign; the famed Uranus opposition and its impact on midlife; cryptocurrency; and dreams. 

For more on Alicia Yusuf: https://aliciayusuf.com/

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel, and Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com

For extra reading:

-The youngest kids to mine crypto - https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/31/kid-siblings-earn-thousands-per-month-mining-crypto-like-bitcoin-eth.html

-The Midlife Unravelling by Brené Brown - https://brenebrown.com/articles/2018/05/24/the-midlife-unraveling/

-Untamed by Glennon Doyle

-A Life of Meaning by James Hollis

-Astrology and the Rising of Kundalini by Barbara Hand Clow

-Colette (French writer)

-Alicia’s Wellbeing article on Uranus: https://www.wellbeing.com.au/mind-spirit/astrology/discover-wild-true-self-uranus.html 

In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Thea Anderson on the show for an episode on the lunar mansions.

What are the lunar mansions, you ask?

You can think of them as a sort of lunar zodiac. While the Sun passes through 12 signs in a year, the Moon passes through 28 lunar mansions every month. Medieval astrologers and mages used the lunar mansions to time certain events, as well as rites of magic. 

Thea has studied astrology and magic with Sam Reynolds, Austin Coppock, Nina Gryphon, and Jack Grayle (among others!) Along with being a practiced astro mage, astrologer, and writer, she’s also the Director of Production at @chani.app. We couldn’t ask for a more knowledgeable and ideal guide for our journey into the Mansions of the Moon. 

Note that this episode covers material that’s a little more advanced… but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t tune in if you’re a beginner! We all have to start somewhere. 

Thanks for listening! Please share profusely! We hope you enjoy!

For more on Thea: http://theanichelle.com/astrologytarot

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel, and Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com

For more on the topics in this episode:

Nina Gryphon’s astro magic course: https://www.keplercollege.org/index.php/program/catalog/826-cs201a

Jack Grayle on Glitch Bottle: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/074-hekate-pgm-paradox-with-jack-grayle-glitch-bottle/id1235137914?i=1000498317829

Mansions of the Moon: A Lunar Zodiac for Astrology and Magic by Christopher Warnock

Warnock’s course on Lunar Mansions: https://www.renaissanceastrology.com/minicoursemansionsinfo.html

Thea’s article on Harriet Tubman: https://www.astro.com/astrology/tma_article210706_e.htm 

Picatrix

Agrippa’s 3 Books of Occult Philosophy 

As Neptune stations direct in Pisces, it feels timely that we drop an episode on this planet of dream, delusion, murk, poetry, music, inspiration, intoxication, and escape (among other themes — Neptune is notoriously hard to "pin down.”)

Joining us is our friend and colleague, Stephanie Warner, a poet, astrologer, scholar, and Astrology Writer for @CHANI.app.

Together, we explore: dreams, astral projection, the myths of Neptune and Poseidon, midlife transits, Neptune’s influence on art and culture, past Neptune-Jupiter conjunctions, and their once-in-a-lifetime (or several lifetimes) conjunction in Pisces, which happens in April 2022. It’s a packed episode, and we hope you enjoy (and share with all your friends!) 

For more on Stephanie Warner, check out her Substack  https://substack.com/profile/22745051-stephanie-warner or IG @dark_moon_astrology

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel, and Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com

For more information on this episode:

The Jupiter-Neptune cycle by Dane Rudhyar - https://www.khaldea.com/rudhyar/astroarticles/jupiter_neptune.php

In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Holly Truhlar to the show: grief therapist, writer, facilitator, threshold tender, and guardian of a dachshund, mule, and donkey… among many other roles and talents! 

Together, we discuss grief, animals, Hecate, initiation, the moon, and so much more. 

For more on Holly: https://www.hollytruhlar.com/

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel, and Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com

For more on the books or topics we mentioned:

The podcast Glitch Bottle ft. Jack Grayle - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=karq7jUvsLw

The Hades Moon by Judy Hall

The Wild Edge of Sorrow by Francis Weller

The Threshold Community hosted by Holly Truhlar and Carmen Spagnola - https://www.thethresholdcommunity.com/

Climbing Grief Fund - https://americanalpineclub.org/grieffund

Raw Grief - Collapse Care - https://www.hollytruhlar.com/raw-grief/ 

In this episode, we speak to writer, educator and dream coach Steven Kampmann. 

This chat was a wild and wending ride… we cover such topics as Carl Jung, healing through dreams, Steven’s journey with Parkinson’s (and how it’s impacted his dreams), the anima vs. the animus, archetypes and shadow. (And so much more, honestly!) 

For more on Steven, his dreams course, or to listen to his podcast, check out: www.thedreamscourse.org

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel and Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com

For more information on the books or topics we discussed:

Goodbye Parkinson’s, Hello Life! By Alex Kerten and David Brinn

Demien by Hermann Hesse

Jung on Astrology by Safron Rossi

I am That by Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj

The Great (Hulu series)

The poems of Mary Oliver

Meditation with Sam Harris 

Happy Libra Season! 

We started these chats on the signs last Scorpio season, which means this is our last episode of the series. (Haven’t checked out the others? Go back and give a listen!) 

In this episode, we explore the archetype of Libra (with our own resident Libra Sun, Jasmine.) Yes, it gets the reputation for being the “nice” sign, but Lady Justice also wields a sword. We explore the complexities of this sign as well as discuss the upcoming lunations, which include some major cazimi moments (we explain what that means in the episode) and some probing investigation courtesy of Pluto. 

Also, here’s some exciting news: Kosmic Tonic is working with Constellation Coffee to release a line of Kosmic Tonic Teas! The first one, for Libra season, is designed to help cleanse the kidneys (the organ that Libra rules.) 

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel and Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com

For more information on ideas discussed on the podcast:

Astrology: Using the Wisdom of the Stars in Your Everyday Life by Carole Taylor
Nina Gryphon - https://www.ninagryphon.com/
Austin Coppock - https://austincoppock.com/
Constellation Coffee Company - https://www.constellationcoffeeco.com/kosmictonic

We are so thrilled to release this episode with traditional astrologer and astro mage, Nina Gryphon! Together, we explore the ancient branch of horary astrology, in which a chart is drawn for the moment a question is asked. This is astrology at its most divinatory, if not downright magical in its logic (while at the same time complex and rigorous.) We also discuss the practice of astrological magic, including the construction of magical talismans. Other topics include: theology, finding lost pets, the fixed stars, reincarnation, dreams, and much more. 

For more on Nina Gryphon: https://www.ninagryphon.com/

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel or Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com

For more information:

Nina’s horary course at Kepler College - https://www.keplercollege.org/index.php/program/catalog/298-certificate-alternate-traditions/987-cs205a 

The Handbook of Chinese Horoscopes by Laura Lau and Theodora Lau

Llewellyn's Complete Book of Tarot: A Comprehensive Guide by Tony Lewis

The Horary Textbook by John Frawley

Benjamin Dykes

Emerald Tablet

Ali Olomi (@aaolomi on Twitter)

Mystical Astrology According to Ibn 'Arabi  by Titus Burckhardt

Happy Virgo Season!

We are delighted to welcome onto the show Whitney Will (aka Starhearth Astrology) to discuss the sign and archetype of VIRGO. Themes include: excellence (and that pressure Virgo people tend to apply to themselves); dedication to ideals; worthiness; the beauty of form; witchcraft; practical magic; and that double-bodied merging between the divine and human that we see in the "winged maiden." As usual, we also discuss the upcoming lunations, including the new moon on September 6 and the Pisces full moon on the 20th. 

And… this just in: we’re launching a monthly give-away for free readings with Jasmine, Kestrel and Eliza! 

Tune into the episode for details.

For more on Whitney (and to sign up for one of her delicious course offerings): https://www.starhearthastrology.com/

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel and Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com

For books and more information:

Steven Forrest’s The Inner Sky

Brené Brown’s Gifts of Imperfection 

In this episode, we explore the archetype and astrology of the asteroid Vesta. Vesta is named after the Roman Goddess of the hearth, whose Greek counterpart is known as Hestia. Vesta is the first born and the last born child of Saturn, the Goddess who refused to marry or couple with other Gods, despite the pursuit of suitors like Apollo or Poseidon. In astrology, she represents the principle of focus (the Latin word for hearth) and devotion — especially that devotion that flows, not to another human, but to whatever craft, art or worship one has dedicated themselves to. Vesta is the sister, the priestess, the keeper of the flame. 

Joining us for this episode is the wonderful astrologer Bear Ryver. Together, we explore the ideas of sacred sexuality, celibacy, meditation, the flame, purification through desire, and many other fertile rabbit holes. Join us, won’t you?

For more on Bear: https://psycheandsoulastrology.com/

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel and Eliza: www.kosmiconic.com

For more information on what we discussed in this episode:

Jenn Zahrt (astrologer, writer, editor) - https://jennzahrt.com/ 

Asteroid Goddesses by Demetra George 

Michael Pollen - https://michaelpollan.com/about/ 

Hermann Hesse

Jason Holley’s Norwac pre-conference workshop on sect - https://norwac.net/downloads/category/speakers/holley-jason/

Pallas K. Augustine’s work on the IC - https://www.patreon.com/nineofwands 

Happy Leo season! 

The usual pool party begins with a bit of rain, as the Sun approaches an opposition to Saturn for the first ten days. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t show up with all the glitz and glam you can forage from your diva-auntie’s closet. 

In this episode, we explore questions of pride and self-worth, ego strength, playfulness, what to do with your Leo children and MORE. 

We also discuss the upcoming lunations, which include not one but two full moons in Aquarius. The first with Saturn breathing down its neck, the second at the end of the season in later-August. 

Thank you for listening! We’re so grateful for all your reviews, stars, and shares… keep them coming! 

For more on Jasmine, Kestrel or Eliza: www.kosmictonic.com

For more information on the books and content we mentioned:

The Wisdom of Trauma, a film by Dr. Gabor Maté

The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self by Michael Easter