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StarSound Speaks

StarSound Speakswww.starsoundastrology.com
A fun, informative dialogue on astrology and how we can use it to powerfully navigate our lives. Your host Irlianna Samsara, former corporate exec, longtime astro geek. What what? Steer yourself here!
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Episodes

Episode 67: Trump, Covid-19 and The Election 👱‍♂️🦠

Here we discuss 45's natal chart and transits, touching upon his decumbiture chart (when his illness was reported) and what it may mean for the election, the country... and his life. We also discovered some fascinating pointers with Sabian Symbols (a kind of astrological tarot) and historical events (including what happened in a tiny African nation) that could suggest what's ahead. Have a listen!

Oct 04, 202046 min

Episode 66: RBG, Amy, Astrology and Destiny

We look at RBG's extraordinary life through the lens of astrology, and her remarkable star connections with Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. How are their charts similar? What is Amy's karmic destiny? The answers may surprise you!

Sep 27, 202053 min

Episode 65: Shake, rattle and roll: Chatting up Uranus in Taurus with NYC vegan astrologer/producer Demetrius Bagley

We sit down with Brooklyn astrologer and event producer extraordinaire Demetrius Bagley to talk about Uranus in Taurus and the future of veganism, Gen X, Y and Z, social movements, BLM and more. We also learn how Demetrius became vegan when it wasn't the hip thing to do --and its influence on his life. Lotsa great stories and insights about all things Uranian (plus who makes the BEST vegan butter and cheese). Have a listen!

Sep 18, 20201 hr 41 min

Episode 64: Uranus goes Retrograde and it's outta this world!

Uranus, Wild Child of the zodiac, recently went Retrograde in Taurus and it will sojourn there for the next 5 months. Ruler of the unexpected, the other-worldly, the shocking, that which lives outside the box and the JUST PLAIN WEIRD, Irlianna explains what areas of life the Great Liberator will ask us to reflect on: personal finances, possessions, skills, talents and resources, and the things we hold dear. But Uranus also rules some totally cosmic things... find out just what might be in store ...

Aug 29, 202033 min

Episode 61: The Full Moon in Aquarius

We've got an intense and challenging Full Moon in Aquarius. Irlianna shows us the pressure points and also remedies to navigate powerfully. Steady as she goes!

Aug 03, 202031 min

Episode 60: The New Moon in Cancer 🌚

Irlianna shares about the New Moon in Cancer and the messages it has for us in the next month. She also shares about Comet Neowise, and why comets historically get a bad rap. Is the current passage of Comet Neowise dropping hints about the rest of 2020, and next year? Come find out!

Jul 22, 202044 min

Episode 59: Talking Queer Astrology Conference 2020 with Vanessa Montgomery 🌈

Think queer astrology is just for LGBTQIA folks? Think again! Vanessa Montgomery of Astro All-Starz, author of Star Power: A Simple Guide to Astrology for the Modern Mystic and astrology columnist for Glamour Magazine, shares why queer astrology is important for ALL of us, regardless of sexual orientation. Learn some of the many fascinating dialogues awaiting us at the conference, including Vanessa's. QAC features astrology's first majority BIPOC (Black and Indigenous People of Color) and majori...

Jul 10, 202052 min

Episode 58: The Lunar Eclipse of July 4-5th: Epic Goodbyes, Ancestral Hellos 🌙

We close out the tumultuous Cancer-Capricorn eclipse cycle of the past two years with a Lunar Eclipse at 13° of Capricorn connected to THE SUN OF THE USA. Phew! ✧ How does it impact our own personal transformation and the future of the USA? ✧ What are the clues and keywords to look for? ✧ In a year of intense trials, what is fortunate about this eclipse? Answer: Lots! We also offer two healing mantras to guide us through. Have a listen!

Jul 03, 202052 min

Episode 57: Mars Retrograde 💪🏾

Mars entered its home sign of Aries yesterday, where it'll stay for a whopping six months! Find out what Mars represents in your chart, and how it will play out this fall. We talk government, society, personal ambition and health. PLUS exact dates where we'll feel its potential the strongest. We also share a powerful mantra to help us travel the high road of Mars : courage, power and the will to get stuff done!

Jun 28, 202058 min

Episode 56: The Auspicious Solar Eclipse in Cancer 🌞

The extremely auspicious Solar Eclipse at 0 degrees of Cancer (the World Point) happens Sunday! Find out what historical markers correspond to this eclipse The vast implications for the USA and the world Its impact on Black Lives Matter, Native Americans and a sacred area in Asia

Jun 20, 202051 min

Episode 55: The Lunar Eclipse, George Floyd and the Healing of America

We begin our Triple Eclipse Sandwich of June and July with a very potent Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius, the first eclipse on the Gem-Sag axis. Irlianna reflects on George Floyd's tragic death (now upgraded to 2nd degree murder), and the generations of systemic racism that preceded it.. She also shares suggestions on how to work most powerfully with this eclipse, as well as fascinating asteroid finds. Have a listen!

Jun 05, 202036 min

Episode 53: Jupiter, Saturn, Pluto and the Summer of Retrogrades 🌞

Now that quarantine rules are getting relaxed, streets, bars and beaches are starting to come alive again. Irlianna talks about the astrology of the current 4 planets -- Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto, soon to be joined by Mercury -- in retrograde and what messages they have for us regarding reopening. Also, the collective consciousness of the USA chart as seen in its birth chart and all inauguration charts. What shadow must we collectively overcome in order to reinvent ourselves and our socie...

May 16, 202039 min

Episode 52: Venus Retrograde 💜

Welcome to Venus Retrograde! Irlianna explains what happens when a planet retrogrades, and what that looks like for this year's Venus Retrograde in Gemini, one of the key transits of the year. Discover what openings for transformation are available to us, regarding relationships, talents and what we hold dear to us. We'll also talk about Venus' challenge with Neptune, and how that can open avenues of forgiveness, compassion and unconditional love. Grab your sweets and listen up!

May 08, 202040 min

Episode 51: The Full Moon in Scorpio/The New Eclipses/On Love, Freedom and Aloneness

It's a full week with the 3rd of 3 SuperMoons on May 7th, this one in Scorpio. But before that, the Nodes of the Moon shift into Gemini and Sag - last seen in 2001 and 2002! Irlianna gives a heads-up on that plus the upcoming Venus Retrograde. We finish everything off with some words of wisdom from the great mystic Osho's book Love, Freedom, Aloneness: The Koan of Relationships -- perfect for quarantine contemplation. Have a listen!

May 03, 202028 min

Episode 50: Uranus, Saturn and the Food Revolution 🥬🥑🥦

It's Taurus season -- and right now, Uranus squaring Saturn is showing us some sobering truths about our food system. With reports of major crop losses due to COVID19, and other looming food crises, we sit down with Shyer Maguire of Towers For Change. She shares about how her son's incarceration set her on a mission not just for criminal justice reform but also for high-spectrum nutrition. From there Shyer discovered innovative solutions which whole communities can rally 'round. The paradigm shi...

Apr 27, 202043 min

Episode 49: Taurus Season: A Sacred Earth Convo with Lekoma Akate

The intense and transformative lessons of Uranus aligned with the New Moon are a giant cosmic wakeup call. We sit down with Master Gardener and Horticulturist Lekoma Akate to learn a new, enlightened approach to food, plants and gardens. Learn tips on easy ways to connect -- even if you live in an apartment or high-rise! We also get into Mystical realms of plant knowledge - the secret life of plants, plus lots more. Have a listen!

Apr 22, 202042 min

Episode 48: The New Moon in Taurus: Shake Rattle and Roll ⚡️

The New Moon on April 22/23 is conjunct wild-card Uranus. It's a great awakening with lots of surprises. Saturn weighs in to make sure we are being responsible and patient, while asteroids Pholus, Quaoar and Melpomene show us how we can use our talents and skills to navigate with gusto. Buckle up and jump on in!

Apr 19, 202051 min

Episode 46: Jupiter and Pluto Meet the Tibetan Bowls!

Superman may have met the Mole Men, but even he was no match for Zara Mapah and her Tibetan Bowls! This weekend is Passover/Easter/Ostara, always a giant energetic portal but especially more so with the Jupiter-Pluto lineup. To mark this auspicious portal, Zara Mapah joins Irlianna with her ancient singing bowls. Episode 47 is an entire mini concert from Zara! You can catch more healing bowl meditations on Zara's YouTube channel, Intrinsic Light, coming soon! Meantime, Happy Easter/Passover/Osta...

Apr 11, 202036 min

Episode 45: Full Moon in Libra Dinner Partaaaayyyy!

This week's news has some glints and glimmers of light as we walk through the Jupiter/Pluto alignment in Capricorn. Irlianna shares about the cool asteroid aligned with this month's Full Moon -- and her goofy song search to keep our spirits high. Lastly, a dinner party invite for the glam Full Moon in Libra. Grab your cocktail attire and listen in!

Apr 05, 202047 min

Episode 44: Whitewater Rafting Through Corona Virus

Irlianna shares the latest astro news, plus messages she received in a dream. They all point to the gifts that are available to us when we look beyond the surface of the pandemic. Have a listen!

Mar 29, 202049 min

Episode 42: Part 2: Creative Solutions for Corona Virus with Special Guest Dr. Earmason B'nai 💥

The doctor is in! From now through April 25th, Uranus, the wild child of liberation and kundalini rising, is challenging the USA Nodes. Yo! That be our evolutionary path. But how do we deal with liberation if we're getting quarantined? Enter Dr. Earmason B'nai, dedicated yogi and total pranayama passionista! In this episode Earmason shares about pranayama, an ancient yogic practice of breathing and its outrageous medical benefits. Looking for the high road of Uranus, Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto? R...

Mar 14, 202056 min

Episode 41: The Virgo Super Moon 🌝

March 9th is the first of our SIX Super Moons for 2020.... AND the end of Mercury Retrograde. How does a Super Moon differ from a regular Full Moon? What does the Full Moon in Virgo bring us? Irlianna explains it all, with a nod to the premiere of the Corey Feldman documentary. Have a listen!

Mar 08, 202025 min

Episode 40: Don't Let the Crown Get You Down! 😉 Creative Solutions For Corona Virus

With the first confirmed corona virus fatality in the U.S., Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto are plunging us deeply into a cold, hard reality check. Irlianna connects the virus with 2020's astrological transits, and shares a proactive mindset to shift our consciousness -- and wellness -- into high gear. Learn about simple tools to bring us out of fear and into our highest potential. Lean in y'all -- this is one of her best episodes yet!

Mar 01, 202032 min

Episode 39: Welcome to the New Moon in Pisces! 🌚

This New Moon works mystically and wonderfully with the intense realities of Saturn and Pluto. Find out the exact dates of opportunity as action planet Mars lights up all the Cancer-Capricorn eclipses this month ! Also, the astrology of the corona virus, Mercury's magical time frame **this week**, and how to use this New Moon cycle to heal family karma. Just some of the cool stuff here. Yowwwwsa!

Feb 24, 202042 min

Episode 38: Mercury goes woo, and Mars kicks butt

Need some inspiration, silliness, or both? Mercury the Trickster's got your back. Irlianna shares two funny stories (one happened the moment she started to broadcast!). Then comes a headsup about Mars into Capricorn. From today through March 29th, the planet of butt-kicking will do its thing over ALL the eclipses of the past two years ... Get out your calendars, that's a spicy meat-a-ball!

Feb 16, 202030 min

Episode 37: Here comes Mercury Retrograde!

Mercury's in Pisces -- and the fabled trickster will retrograde from February 16th - March 9th. How might this affect us personally and collectively? Irlianna offers a different kind of heads-up, based on her background in sound healing and energy medicine -- plus a whole lot more!

Feb 08, 202030 min
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