This episode will unpack the impact of key aspect patterns in a natal chart. Explore how stelliums, T-Squares, Grand Crosses, Grand Trines, and Minor Grand Trines influence personality, energy flow, and personal growth dynamics. You’ll also discover how these configurations shape our unique strengths and challenges throughout a lifetime. Get the handout for this episode on Substack! Email Stefanie at stefaniekateboucher@gmail.com . Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/r...
Nov 05, 2024•36 min
Did you know that each Zodiac Sign can be divided into sections that are energetically different from one another? If you’ve ever wondered why your childhood friend – who was born during the same month and year as you – has a personality that is vastly different from yours, decans (also called decanates) and dwads (also called twelfth-parts) could be part of the reason. Listen to find out how nuanced and multi-layered your sign placements really are! There are two cheatsheets for this episode. E...
Oct 23, 2024•26 min
This episode explores what it means if you have a day chart vs. a night chart. You'll learn how the Sun's position in your natal chart defines your chart's “sect” and discover how the diurnal or nocturnal nature of planets influences your personality and perspective. Find out which planets thrive in day or night charts, as well as which ones could challenge you a bit more. You’ll also find out what it means if most of your planets belong to the opposite sect as your sun. Look at Jennifer Lopez’s...
Oct 02, 2024•37 min
This episode explores the significance of hemispheres and quadrants in a natal chart. Learn what the Northern and Southern Hemispheres reveal about how we balance our private life and public roles, and what the Eastern and Western hemispheres reveal about autonomy versus relationships and how we interact with the world around us. We'll also talk about how the chart can be further broken down into four quadrants, and how the most populated quadrant(s) in your chart serve as indicators of our pers...
Sep 25, 2024•31 min
Transit charts show us how the planets – as they are configured in the sky today – interact with our natal chart to create new experiences and possibilities in our day-to-day lives. If you understand the energies you currently have at your disposal, you can make the most of them and become an active co-creator with the Universe. Listen to find out how to pull a transit chart, how to use one, and how to interpret them. You’ll also get information about this week’s lunar eclipse in Pisces, includi...
Sep 17, 2024•36 min
One of the two most commonly used Arabic Lots (or Parts), the Part of Spirit shows us where and how we are most likely to experience spiritual growth. It shows us where and how our soul can and does expand. And, it shows us what we should be doing regularly in order to become wiser, higher versions of ourselves. In addition to this discussion, you’ll also get a super practical, step-by-step exercise that can help you make sense of just about any placement in your natal chart. Wondering where you...
Sep 10, 2024•29 min
One of the ancient Arabian Parts, the Part of Fortune – or Fortuna – shows us where and how we can find true fulfillment, joy, and satisfaction in life and also where we are likeliest to encounter a clear path to success. Listen to learn more about what Fortuna means in each house and sign, as well as how to interpret it’s placement in your chart. There is a handout for this episode! Find out what the glyph for the Part of Fortune looks like using the download available on the Substack page for ...
Sep 04, 2024•38 min
Sometimes referred to as a point of fate or destiny, the Vertex represents significant encounters with other people and life-changing events. Discover how this powerful point in your natal chart influences relationships and pivotal moments in your life. In this episode, we’ll explore its impact, how to find your Vertex, and what it means for your astrological journey. Get a transit chart: https://horoscopes.astro-seek.com/transit-chart-planetary-transits Get a synastry chart: https://horoscopes....
Aug 13, 2024•29 min
In this episode, we’ll talk about the mysterious, rebellious Black Moon Lilith and its significance in your natal chart. Learn about Lilith’s story, as a mythological figure and archetype, and how that story shapes our interpretation of this point in your chart. Then, find out what Black Moon Lilith says about you and how you can embrace your uniqueness and reclaim your power. There is a handout for this episode! Find out what Black Moon Lilith’s symbol looks like in a natal chart on the Substac...
Jul 24, 2024•37 min
Last week, we learned how to identify chart rulers and use them to explore the key lessons and overarching themes in one’s life. This week, we’ll continue this line of thinking by talking about individual house rulers and how they can be used to explore our experiences in more specific life areas. There is a handout for this episode! Get the secret celebrity natal chart on Substack and have it on hand for our discussion . Follow Stefanie on Substack: http://stefaniekateboucher.substack.com Email...
Jul 16, 2024•24 min
In this episode, you’ll learn all about your chart ruler, or the planet that rules your rising sign. You’ll find out how this influential planet shapes your personality, personal journey, and the key learning themes you’ll encounter again and again throughout your life. Then, you’ll get practical, step-by-step tips for how to interpret your chart ruler and better use it’s energy. Follow Stefanie on Substack: http://stefaniekateboucher.substack.com Email Stefanie at stefaniekateboucher@gmail.com ...
Jul 09, 2024•25 min
In astrology, each planet has particular signs that they function very well in – and others that they don’t function well in. When a planet is in a sign that complements its energy, it’s said to be dignified. Conversely, when a planet is in a sign that it contradicts its true nature, it’s said to be debilitated. In your natal chart, a planet being either in domicile, exaltation, detriment, or fall can significantly impact the way you use its energy. Listen to find out more. Visit the Substack pa...
Jul 02, 2024•31 min
This episode explores how your lunar phase at birth helps shape your personality and life’s journey. From the active and adventurous waxing moon phases to the reflective and introspective waning phases, you’ll discover how your birth moon can influence your mood, decision-making, and overall view of life. Before the episode begins, you can find your natal lunar phase here: https://horoscopes.astro-seek.com/which-moon-phase-was-i-born-under-calculator . Look at a moon phase chart: https://www.tim...
Jun 25, 2024•38 min
The 8th and 12th houses in astrology are mystical, mysterious, and occasionally daunting places that involve complicated themes like spirituality, the subconscious mind, and healing. Given the similarities they share, it’s common for people to feel confused about the differences between the two. And yet, they are different. Listen to find out how, as well as how and why they compliment one another. Follow Stefanie on Substack - http://stefaniekateboucher.substack.com Email Stefanie at stefanieka...
Jun 18, 2024•29 min
A retrograde is a type of transit in astrology that occurs when a planet “appears” to be moving backward along its path in the sky. When this occurs, we collectively have a chance to review the parts of our lives that fall under the rulership of that planet. But what happens if a planet was retrograde on the day you were born? Does having a retrograde planet in your natal chart mean something? Find out. Follow Stefanie on Substack: http://stefaniekateboucher.substack.com Email Stefanie at stefan...
Jun 04, 2024•35 min
In this episode, we’ll discuss two of the more commonly discussed minor aspects in astrology: semi sextiles and quincunxes. Listen to learn what each aspect signifies and how identifying the minor aspects in your chart can enhance your natal chart readings. Find and download the handout for this episode. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/serenity . License code: TKAOZTDSJ5OX7OYP Follow Stefanie on Substack: http://stefaniekateboucher.substack.com Email Stefanie at...
May 29, 2024•25 min
In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the five major aspects in astrology, with a focus on the hard aspects, or squares and oppositions. The hard aspects signify parts of ourselves, or our lives, where we experience obstacles, conflict, or restrictions. But they’re not all bad! They also infuse us with the energy and ambition we need to accomplish things. Listen to learn more. Visit the Substack page for this episode to download the handout! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): ht...
May 21, 2024•32 min
In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the five major aspects in astrology, with a focus on the soft aspects, or trines and sextiles. Trines and sextiles facilitate a harmonious exchange of energy between two planets and signify the natural talents, skills, and tools that we are born with. Listen to learn how to decipher the meaning of the soft aspects your natal chart and how they may impact you. Then, don’t miss the next episode, where we’ll discuss the other major aspects, including ...
May 14, 2024•29 min
In this episode, we begin taking a deep dive into the five major aspects in astrology, with a special focus on planetary conjunctions. Conjunctions signify a powerful blending of energies, shaping both our personality traits and life experiences. Listen to learn how to decipher the meaning of conjunctions in your natal chart and how they may impact you. Then, don’t miss the next couple of episodes, where we’ll discuss other major aspects, including oppositions, trines, sextiles, and squares. Mus...
May 07, 2024•33 min
In your natal chart, there are four highly sensitive, deeply important points that help define how you show up in key areas of your life and illuminate the path you are likeliest to take. Listen to this episode to learn more about the the Ascendant (ASC), Descendant (DSC), Midheaven/Medium Coeli (MC), and Imum Coeli (IC), and what they say about you. Get the optional handout for this episode on Substack here : Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/serenity . License c...
Apr 30, 2024•38 min
Chiron represents our deepest wound and the thing that makes us feel unlovable. But in this wound lies our greatest opportunity for personal or spiritual growth and the greatest gift we have to offer others … thus we become a “wounded healer.” Listen to find out more about Chiron and how understanding your Chiron placement can help you unlock your full potential. Find a transcript. Join Stefanie’s Moon Circle: https://mooncircle.substack.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppb...
Apr 23, 2024•36 min
The lunar nodes work together to tell a story about our soul’s personal journey. The South Node represents our past experiences, including where/what we’ve already developed, what we’re good at, and the karmic lessons we’re looking to resolve. The North Node, on the other hand, represents the next step on your evolutionary path and what you’re growing into in this life. Listen to find out more and hear about what your own nodal placements may mean. Access a sample chart showing what the lunar no...
Apr 16, 2024•42 min
In this episode, we’ll discuss the enigmatic and mysterious influences of the outer planets. Uranus sparks innovation. Neptune fuels both our dreams and illusions. And Pluto transforms everything it touches through a process of destruction and rebirth. Learn how their placements in a natal chart signify generational traits, societal shifts, and profound personal transformations. CW// This episode contains a brief discussion around substance use and substance use disorders. While this conversatio...
Apr 09, 2024•26 min
Eclipse gateways – or the time that elapses between one eclipse and another during an eclipse season – offer us a unique set of energy. Find out what that is and how to use it, and get more info on what to expect with the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8. You’ll also learn a little bit about Pluto in this episode and what it feels like to have a Pluto ascendant (like Stefanie does). Email Stefanie at stefaniekateboucher@gmail.com . Learn more about Pluto in Aquarius via the Feb. newsletter . Mu...
Apr 02, 2024•28 min
Jupiter and Saturn – the two social planets – create seemingly opposite, but complimentary, forces in our lives. Jupiter encourages us to explore, be hopeful, and have fun, while Saturn provides the necessary boundaries, structure, and challenges we need to grow and, ultimately, accomplish our goals. Together, they help us balance idealism with realism so that we can make contributions to society. Listen to find out more about how these planets impact your life and how to interpret their placeme...
Mar 26, 2024•40 min
Eclipses usher in change and are associated with endings, beginnings, and transformation. And they often earmark a new chapter in our lives! As we embark on the first eclipse season of 2024, find out what to expect both personally and culturally, and get insight as to how to best to work with the (typically) unpredictable eclipse energy. Join Stefanie’s Moon Circle: https://mooncircle.substack.com Email Stefanie at stefaniekateboucher@gmail.com . Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https:/...
Mar 19, 2024•23 min
The personal planets give us valuable insights about our core identity and the ways we think, feel, and behave. If the luminaries are who we are, and Mercury is how we think, then Venus and Mars are what we want and how we get it. Listen to find out how understanding these placements in your chart can help you reach your goals and build a more fulfilling life. Contact Stefanie Kate Boucher on Substack or email her at stefaniekateboucher@gmail.com . Join Stefanie’s Moon Circle and sign up for the...
Mar 12, 2024•35 min
The personal planets – the sun, moon, Mercury, Venus, and Mars – give us valuable insights about our core identity and the ways we think, feel, and behave. Listen to find out more about what each planet in astrology means in your natal chart and how to analyze their placements in order to reveal your unique talents and life purpose, in addition to possible challenges. Be sure to join next week for Part 2 of this discussion. Find a transcript of this episode here . Follow Astrology for Beginners ...
Mar 05, 2024•36 min
In this episode, we’ll talk about the big three in astrology – your sun, moon, and rising signs – and how each one works together to form your unique personality. Then, we’ll take a look at a celebrity chart for a real-life example of how the big three get woven together in practice. Ready to begin reading your own chart on a very basic level? Don’t miss the hands-on activity that will get you started! Find a transcript of this episode or contact Stefanie via Substack . (Or, email her at stefani...
Feb 27, 2024•36 min
House systems determine how astrologers divide the sky into segments for chart interpretation. In this episode, you’ll get a brief overview of how and why different house systems are used and learn about three of the most widely used house systems: Placidus, Equal House, and Whole Sign. You’ll also learn how each house system offers a unique “lens” through which to look at your chart, and how to choose what works best for you. View or download the handout for this episode here . Music from #Uppb...
Feb 20, 2024•27 min
