Have you ever noticed how children learn through their bodies—running, jumping, playing—long before they absorb abstract concepts? This natural embodied learning reveals the true essence of the third house in astrology, traditionally associated with siblings and education but holding far deeper mysteries. Join astrologer and herbalist Cameron Allen as he unveils the lunar wisdom of this often-misunderstood astrological house. Unlike the broadcasting energy of the ninth house that transmits knowl...
Jun 21, 2025•51 min•Ep. 95
In this episode of On the Soul’s Terms , recorded under the olive trees of Epidavros, I’m joined by Collette Davis for a slow, winding exploration of Hansel and Gretel through the lens of the 3rd house. We sit with the archetypal threads of this beloved fairy tale—breadcrumb trails, dark forests, devouring mothers, and sibling bonds—and reflect on how they echo through the astrological terrain of early learning, memory, intuition, and the rational mind. The 3rd house becomes a space not just of ...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 94
We leave behind the sensual landscape of the Second House and wander into the neighbourhoods of the Third — the realm of language, mimicry, siblings, and the looping rhythms of early life. In this episode, we explore how our voice is shaped by what we echo, the childhood accents we absorb, and the environments that teach us how to move, speak, and remember. From the myth of Echo to the sibling stories of Hermes and Apollo, Castor and Pollux, and even Cinderella, we reflect on how our earliest dy...
May 29, 2025•35 min•Ep. 93
In this episode of On the Soul’s Terms , we descend into the second house through the haunting and luminous fairy tale of The Handless Maiden . This story, from the Brothers Grimm and echoed in myths like Sedna’s from the Arctic, brings us into the realm of value, worth, the body, and the living vs. the dead. We explore what it means to be exchanged for gold, to lose one’s hands — the instruments of touch, feeling, and connection — and what it takes to grow them back. Through three acts, this ta...
May 15, 2025•31 min•Ep. 92
In this episode, I sit down with astrologer, herbalist, and movement practitioner Cameron Allen. We first crossed paths earlier this year at the FAA conference on the Gold Coast, and it felt like one of those instant recognitions—someone you haven’t met, but already know. This conversation is the first of two. It’s more of a landing—an invitation to meet Cameron and listen in on the threads he’s weaving together. We touch on embodiment, herbal medicine, medical astrology, Unani Tibb, and the way...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 91
In this second chapter of our journey through the houses, we leave behind the bright burst of first breath and enter the quiet, grounding terrain of the Second House — the house of value, money, body, worth, and what it means to truly belong here. We reflect on what happens after Rumpelstiltskin tears himself into the earth — a fitting image for the descent from the daimonic into the material. From here, we explore the deep resourcing available in the 2–4am hours, the hiddenness of self-worth, a...
May 01, 2025•31 min•Ep. 90
In this episode of On the Soul’s Terms , I’m joined once again by mentor, astrologer, and long-time friend Brian Clark for a slow, reflective journey through the first six houses of the astrological chart. Rather than treating the houses as categories to memorise, we approach them as inner dwellings—places of memory, emotion, ancestral inheritance, and lived experience. From the Fool’s first step in the 1st house, through embodiment in the 2nd, early relationships in the 3rd, the deep dreaming o...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 89
In this sidecar episode, we enter the strange and potent dream of Rumpelstiltskin , one of the darker Grimm tales — a story of impossible expectations, survival bargains, and the long road to reclaiming one’s name. Told in three acts, this tale speaks directly to themes of the First House: identity projected too early, the mask we learn to wear, the persona that helps us survive but at a cost. We explore the alchemical pressure to turn straw into gold, the demonic helper who extracts a price, an...
Apr 10, 2025•21 min•Ep. 88
In this opening episode of the new series, we take our first breath—together—into the mystery of the houses. We begin at the threshold: the Ascendant, the eastern horizon, the moment of arrival. Before the name, before the role, before even the voice—there is presence. The First House is where the self enters the world, where the daimon is born alongside you, and where the mask you’ve crafted begins to take shape. We explore the house not as a concept but as a temple: a soul-place with doors, ro...
Apr 03, 2025•24 min•Ep. 87
Happy Equinox! As the Zodiac resets, we step into the rebirth energy of Aries , marking a new astrological year. Two years ago, we journeyed through the myths of the constellations —now, it’s time for a new adventure. In this episode, I introduce our next 12-month exploration: the houses of astrology . If the planets are the characters and the signs describe how they express themselves , the houses reveal where the action takes place —the sacred spaces of our soul’s journey. Together, we’ll move...
Mar 20, 2025•6 min
In this episode, I sit down with Kira Sutherland , a renowned medical astrologer and naturopath , to explore the intersection of astrology, health, and mythology. We dive into the ancient practice of medical astrology , discussing how the zodiac is mapped onto the human body, how planetary placements can influence our well-being, and why understanding your Mars sign can reveal the best form of movement for you. We also explore: ✨ The Four Elements & Health – How fire, earth, air, and water m...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 86
Do you ever feel like your mind is running the show—thinking, planning, overanalyzing, refusing to let go? In this episode of On The Soul’s Terms , we explore what it means to “lose your head” in the mythic sense . From fairy tales to Greek mythology, we encounter figures whose heads are literally severed—Clever Elsie, the Argus, Medusa, Orpheus—and discover what happens when the rational mind finally steps aside. 🔹 Clever Elsie – The difference between being clever and being wise 🔹 Argus &...
Feb 23, 2025•23 min•Ep. 85
In this episode of On the Soul’s Terms , I sit down with my dear friend and returning guest, Dr. Carolina Herbert, for a deeply reflective conversation about navigating personal and collective upheaval. Recorded in person in Bali, this discussion emerges from the raw, electric energy of our recent conversations—conversations that have been steeped in questions of chaos, transformation, and the search for deeper alignment in uncertain times. We explore the concept of catastrophe—not just as colla...
Feb 06, 2025•48 min•Ep. 84
In this episode of On the Soul’s Terms , I sit down with Béa Gonzalez, a novelist, teacher, and Jungian thinker, for a deeply enriching exploration of astrology, mythology, and storytelling. Béa introduces her concept of the "unresolved note," those dynamic tensions in life—reflected in astrological squares—that drive personal growth and transformation. We discuss how these unresolved notes, though uncomfortable, are essential to finding balance and depth. Béa shares how this theme weaves throug...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 83
In this episode of On the Soul's Terms , Chris Skidmore explores the timeless tension between two Greek goddesses: Artemis, the goddess of independence, chastity, and nature, and Aphrodite, the goddess of love, sensuality, and desire. These archetypes embody polar forces in our lives—the drive for self-sovereignty versus the longing for connection and intimacy. Through their myths, we uncover what happens when these energies collide and how they can guide us toward deeper self-awareness and tran...
Jan 09, 2025•42 min•Ep. 82
In this episode, I’m joined by my good friend and colleague, Tina Bramley , an ecotherapist, poet, and creator of the Poetic Nature Cards for Contemplation and Connection . Tina shares the story of her oracle deck and poetry, inspired by nature and designed to spark reflection and connection. Together, we explore: The Solstice and Saturnalia: We delve into the ancient celebrations of reversal, renewal, and rebellion, considering how Saturnalia and similar festivals turned society upside down to ...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 81
Welcome to the 80th episode of On the Soul’s Terms ! In this milestone episode, I revisit the Grimm Brothers’ version of Cinderella —a tale rich with symbolic depth and timeless wisdom. This isn’t the Disney fairy tale many of us know; it’s a story rooted in cycles of transformation, connection to nature, and the interplay between identity and destiny. Using the lens of astrology , I explore how Cinderella’s journey reflects the lunar nodes —Rahu (North Node) and Ketu (South Node)—and the soul’s...
Dec 05, 2024•53 min•Ep. 80
Joe Landwehr is an astrologer of 50+ years experience, seeking an eclectic integration of astrology, spiritual psychology and ancient wisdom teachings. He is the author of five books and numerous articles for The Mountain Astrologer and other publications. He is Director of The Astropoetic School of Soul-Discovery, which offers individualized correspondence courses, webinar classes and workshops built around the correlation of astrological cycles with actual life experience. He has taught and le...
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 79
What if the ancient myths hold the key to unlocking the mysteries of addiction? Join us on a journey through the complex interplay of astrology, Greek mythology, and depth psychology as we explore the forces that shape addiction and recovery. Inspired by our previous conversation with Brice Hancock from the Recovery Center in Denver, this episode promises to provide fresh insights and tools to aid those grappling with addiction. Discover how the story of Odysseus and the sirens serves as a power...
Nov 07, 2024•41 min•Ep. 78
In this episode I'm joined by Brice Hancock from Mile High Sober Living in Colorado. We discuss his personal struggles with addiction and how the grip of substances like alcohol, heroine, crack and others held on to him and took him to within an inch of his life. Somehow, perhaps by the grace of the gods, he was able to transform from that underworld experience and return to life. In doing so he dedicated himself to paying that new chance at life forward to those in need by setting up safe housi...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 3 min
This episode picks up with Hercules having completed the fourth labour; bringing back the Erymanthian Boar. Along the way he had opened up a long-sealed jar of Dionysian Wine and brought a chaotic wildness back into the world. In this episode we join him as he's tasked with clearing out the Augean Stables in a single day. King Augeus has been extremely lucky in his wealth creation. He has an abundance of cattle and sheep. The flipside being that he's neglected the maintenance such wealth necessi...
Oct 11, 2024•36 min•Ep. 76
This episode is recorded in Thessaly, Greece. In ancient times it was considered to be the land of sorcery, witchcraft and healing. In fact, it still feels that way today due to the abundance of healing herbs in the region. Thessaly was the birthplace of the centaurs including Chiron and Pholus, and the God of Medicine Asclepius. When I say 'birthplace' here, I'm referring to the land that dreamed up these mythic figures. The concept of the land dreaming is foreign to the modern mind. And yet, t...
Sep 13, 2024•38 min•Ep. 75
After some time of unusual introspection and restraint, Hercules sets off on his fourth task: tracking down the Erymanthion Boar. The boar is the wild and uncontrollable side of nature. By taking a side road and visiting the centaur Pholus on the way to the boar, Hercules convinces the centaur to open a sealed jar of Dionysian wine. And with that, all hell breaks loose. This sets off the chain of events that leads to the wounding of our beloved healer, centaur and guide, Chiron. His animal side ...
Aug 29, 2024•48 min•Ep. 74
Hercules, or Heracles in Greek, was one of the greatest figures of the ancient mythic world. He was seen as an amalgamation of many different heroes, relying on brute strength and his trusty club, and was generally at a loss when a problem required more than simply force for its solution. A quintessential solar hero, Hercules battles with the monsters of the world sent by the spiteful Hera who wants to crush him at every turn. And yet, the two of them, Hera and Heracles, are forever linked to ea...
Aug 13, 2024•39 min•Ep. 73
What if the ancient myths held the key to modern therapeutic practices? In our latest episode, we sit down with Dr. David Russell, a distinguished past president of the Sydney Jung Society and former associate professor at Western Sydney University, to uncover the profound relevance of the myth of Psyche and Eros to psychotherapy. We begin by exploring how these timeless stories offer blueprints for navigating human struggles, with Dr. Russell emphasizing the critical role of imagination in the ...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 72
Cancer: a moon-ruled water sign plunging into the depths of the subjective, internal realm of Psyche. Capricorn: a Saturn-ruled earth sign lifting us up the mountain through perseverance, discipline and sacrifice. The two opposing archetypal forces in our stars represent the struggles of youth & wisdom; the Puer Aeternus (eternal youth) & Senex (old man); emotions & practicalities; the inner child & the inner critic. In this episode we get to move into the tension of these timele...
Jul 18, 2024•40 min•Ep. 71
Today we kick the new season off with a bang with a soul provoking chat with Kari Hohne. Kari's assistant reached out to me over six months ago with an interest for Kari to come on the show to discuss her areas of expertise: dream work, archetypes and ancient wisdom. Although it took us a little while to get here, it was certainly worth the wait. Kari's mind is able to traverse across many different eras of history as well as multiple disciplines of thought. To say her knowledge is expansive und...
Jul 04, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 70
What if the stories of the stars had more to tell than just our zodiac signs? Join us for a reflection on the Great Round project, where we journeyed through the mythic elements of each astrological sign with extraordinary guests like Rick Levine, Micheal Meade, and Melanie Reinhart. We've wrapped up a year of exploring these cosmic archetypes, and now, as the myths urge us onward, we're setting sail into broader realms of mythology and cosmology. Special thanks to our collaborator, Faye Northgr...
Jun 20, 2024•16 min•Ep. 69
In this episode I talk with Martha Alter Hines. Martha is a mom, an author, a healer, and an astrologer. She has twenty years of experience as a clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and body worker. She has primarily studied Evolutionary Astrology with Ari Moshe Wolfe as well as with Heather Ensworth. Martha bridges her trauma informed clinical background with her astrological knowledge, as well as a deep understanding of ourselves as beings of the cosmos, Earth, divine, heart, mind, and so ...
Mar 14, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 68
Two fish connected by an umbilical cord, swimming in opposite directions, deep in the seas of the collective unconscious. This is where we meet the 12th and final sign of the Zodiac: Pisces. Mythically those fish are Aphrodite (Venus) and Eros (Cupid/Amore) escaping the terrifying Typhon: mother of all monsters. Faye Northgrave joins me for this sea journey. On the way we will explore Neptune/Poseidon, the god of the ocean, and his penchant for punishing hubris with lostness, confusion and shame...
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 67
