Hermetic Astrology Podcast

A Pioneer in Astrology Podcasts, and going strong for 14 years, Hermetic Astrology Podcast features illuminating, inspirational and transformative correspondence between the primal powers of Above & Below.

Venus-Mars conjunction in Aquarius 02/16/2024

Venus-Mars conjunction in Aquarius The Venus-Mars conjunction invites us to balance the feminine/masculine sides of our nature in a process known as Hieros Gamos or Sacred Marriage. Gary takes us through various components of the astrology and astronomy to inform our approach to this Alchemy /episode/index/show/ceresastrology/id/29986803

Hermetic Marriage of Art & Alchemy 12/12/2023

Hermetic Marriage of Art & Alchemy Marlene Seven Bremner re-joins us to talk about her excellent second book and we discuss the development of the Unconscious in the great Art movements and how this mirrors the movement through the Alchemical Opus. We also explore the 4 stage model of Alchemy, with the additional stage of Citrinatas (between Albedo & Rubedo). /episode/index/show/ceresastrology/id/29047368

The Magic of the Orphic Hymns 09/28/2023

The Magic of the Orphic Hymns Ronnie Pontiac joins us to share about the mythology, history/tradition and modern usage and interpretation of the enigmatic Orphic hymns and mysteries /episode/index/show/ceresastrology/id/28168295

Inanna & the Huluppu Tree 08/25/2023

Inanna & the Huluppu Tree Gary shares the Sumerian Creation story of Inanna & the Huluppu Tree as a metaphor for the Primordial energies that are activated during Venus retrograde. Just as the young princess rescues the sacred Tree from a storm, we may be called to rescue something sacred in our lives as Venus returns to the morning sky, in Leo. /episode/index/show/ceresastrology/id/27852240

Mercury in Virgo 08/09/2023

Mercury in Virgo Tune is as Gary explores the Mercury Elemental Year of Earth, as we navigate the Triptych of alignments in Virgo. We'll explore what this means astronomically, philosophically, spiritually AND look at what houses its activating for each sign. /episode/index/show/ceresastrology/id/27707706

Hermetic Philosophy w/ Marlene Seven Bremner 07/30/2023

Hermetic Philosophy w/ Marlene Seven Bremner Join me for a fun, informative and enlightening interview with the author of: Hermetic Philosophy and Creative Alchemy: The Emerald Tablet, the Corpus Hermeticum, and the Journey through the Seven Spheres -a most excellent overview and introduction to Hermetics /episode/index/show/ceresastrology/id/27581847

Venus Retrograde Alchemy 07/07/2023

Venus Retrograde Alchemy Leave the so-called "shadow" and step into the light! Herein we discuss the classic three colors and phases of alchemical transformation and explore ways to recognize and/or activate them in our lives, in order to ascertain and achieve the deeper purpose of Venus retrograde. /episode/index/show/ceresastrology/id/27403188

Venus Retrograde Loop in Leo 06/23/2023

Venus Retrograde Loop in Leo Come explore the history, philosophy and psychology of "othering" as well as the actual observable astronomy of Venus (as contrasted to fictitious "shadow" zones) for insights into the Retrograde process. At least 5 different Retrograde loops are identified and contrasted, with historical examples from the American Revolution to illuminate the current Leo loop. /episode/index/show/ceresastrology/id/27244206

The Nature of Astrology 05/30/2023

The Nature of Astrology Bruce Scofield joins us to discuss his new book. The convo ranges widely from cycles through astro-meteorology and philosophy. Something for everyone! /episode/index/show/ceresastrology/id/26990145

The Sacred Hoop 04/26/2023

The Sacred Hoop Venus and the Moon have two meetings within the asterism known as the "winter hexagon" to astronomers and as the Sacred Hoop in 1st Nations lore. This is also the place called the "Gate of Man" by neoplatonic philosophers, the place where we descend to Earth from the Stars. Come take a deep dive into the Constellations surrounding this point and the Major Arcana of the Tarot for clues how to work with these alignments. /episode/index/show/ceresastrology/id/26664687

The Long Venus Mars Sextile 03/08/2023

The Long Venus Mars Sextile The Venus-Mars sextile of March 11 is part of a larger drama unfolding through the Spring & Summer into Fall, when this sextile will be re-visited. Join Gary for a micro look at all the various dynamics of the current aspect and also how these fit into the macro view of the entire cycle, and indeed into a couple other cycles, larger still /episode/index/show/ceresastrology/id/26168340

Venus Cazimi in Libra 10/21/2022

Venus Cazimi in Libra The Venus Star Point switching signs is a relatively rare event. No one alive right now has ever witnessed a Sun-Venus cazimi in Libra! In this video, we'll focus on the Elements and how Libra tips the balance of the 5 Venus star points decidedly in favor of the Fire/Air signs. Then we'll compare this to some other historical periods for hints to what that could mean. /episode/index/show/ceresastrology/id/24764766

The Twilight of Pluto 07/06/2022

The Twilight of Pluto Renowned occult and esoteric scholar and author John Micheal Greer joins me to talk about his latest book, which tackles the important subject of Pluto's changing planetary status. This is a crucial conversation for astrologers, as we need to wrap our heads around the evolving Cosmos, and Greer's book sets an excellent and inspiring example. /episode/index/show/ceresastrology/id/23647109

Mundane Astrology with John Michael Greer 03/11/2022

Mundane Astrology with John Michael Greer Gary and John Michael take a look at the Ukraine situation using the classical astrology tool known as Ingress charts. Tune in for some fascinating analysis and timely examples of a powerful technique for forecasting World events /episode/index/show/ceresastrology/id/22418444

Venus Mars conjunction in Capricorn 02/17/2022

Venus Mars conjunction in Capricorn Today's Venus-Mars conjunction begins a new 6-7 year cycle for these planets and invites us to Re-Balance the polarities in our lives. This "hieros gamos" or sacred marriage can then become a powerful source of creativity and spiritual growth. We look at various modalities like astrology, tarot, & the medicine wheel for examples of what this process might look like. /episode/index/show/ceresastrology/id/22161515

Mercury Rx in Aquarius -Free your Mind 01/06/2022

Mercury Rx in Aquarius -Free your Mind Gary shares 4 different Astronomical perspectives of the Retrograde process, and shows how each point of view offers us new and different ways of understanding, finding and creating meaning from our retrograde experiences. This process of freeing our minds from the limitations of a single limited perspective reinforces what the Great Conjunctions of Jupiter and Saturn in Air signs are all about. /episode/index/show/ceresastrology/id/21695066

Venus Rx, Inanna & the Huluppu Tree 12/19/2021

Venus Rx, Inanna & the Huluppu Tree Gary explores the Ancient myth of Inanna & the Huluppu Tree to understand the powerful re-birth energies inherent in Venus retrograde. /episode/index/show/ceresastrology/id/21533564

Venus in Capricorn Alchemy 12/01/2021

Venus in Capricorn Alchemy Gary explores the Alchemical journey of Transformation which Venus' greatest brilliance is initiating, and gives us a general timeline as well as a qualitative experiential description of that process. Next we explore the contrast and tension between the two Saturn ruled signs, Capricorn and Aquarius, and how that might best be navigated. /episode/index/show/ceresastrology/id/21339716

Scorpio Horror Fest :-O 11/16/2021

Scorpio Horror Fest :-O Rachel and Andrei of join me for a discussion of Occult and Esoteric symbolism in Film. In celebration of the Lunar Eclipse on the Gorgon's Head, we explore 3 Horror classics: Jaws, Bram Stoker's Dracula & The Shining. :-O /episode/index/show/ceresastrology/id/21181007

Mundane Astrology w/ John Michael Greer 11/05/2021

Mundane Astrology w/ John Michael Greer Join Gary and respected author, scholar and mage John Michael Greer for a discussion of recent Mundane charts (including the 2017 Eclipse, 2020 and 2021 Ingress charts). These are explored not just as predictive or forecasting tools, but also for their use in magic and personal growth. /episode/index/show/ceresastrology/id/21050498

Libra Season w/ Sherene Vismaya 09/29/2021

Libra Season w/ Sherene Vismaya Gary and Sherene discuss Mercury stationing on Spica/Chitra, the mutual reception between Venus in Scorpio and Mars and Libra, and Rahu or the North Node of the Moon entering Krittika Nakshatra, the location of the Pleiades. Connect with Sherene at /episode/index/show/ceresastrology/id/20643758

Saturn square Uranus 06/26/2021

Saturn square Uranus First we address the essential nature of Saturn and Uranus and the challenges they represent to each other. Next we talk about the Saturn-Uranus cycle, its various stages and how these have played out across the backdrop of US and World History. Then we look at the current squares and what opportunities and challenges they are offering. /episode/index/show/ceresastrology/id/19615922

Mercury and Memory 06/14/2021

Mercury and Memory Gary & Sherene Vismaya of Project 40 discuss the role of Memory in the spiritual process, and the value of review and integration before moving forward. Join Sherene in the , to alchemize this process and re-write your own story! /episode/index/show/ceresastrology/id/19474604

Mercury's Retrograde Loop in Gemini 05/28/2021

Mercury's Retrograde Loop in Gemini Gary re-visits Mercury in Gemini from pov of the Astronomical loop made in the Heavens as well as the dualism of Good/Evil in the Orphic Cosmogony /episode/index/show/ceresastrology/id/19278629

Mercury in Gemini 05/06/2021

Mercury in Gemini Mercury has entered Gemini, where it will remain until early July. Join me for a look at what this means for the collective as well as the individual, how and where we can expect these transformative tides to move us /episode/index/show/ceresastrology/id/19004849

Palmistry with Kalem Turner 04/16/2021

Palmistry with Kalem Turner We'll have a look into the history of the art of Palmistry, see how it works according to planetary principles like Astrology, and talk about a few ways the Planets in your chart can show up in your hand and vice versa. Also an interesting sidebar on the merits of the whole sign house system. /episode/index/show/ceresastrology/id/18751895

Great Conjunction Redux 02/24/2021

Great Conjunction Redux As Mercury joins Jupiter and Saturn in the morning sky, Gary re-visits the Great Conjunction and sheds light on the role of Pallas Athena therein, by using the classical 4 Qualities. /episode/index/show/ceresastrology/id/18082451

The Hidden Alchemy of the Great Conjunction 02/01/2021

The Hidden Alchemy of the Great Conjunction Gary uses the Great Conjunction chart, in which Jupiter and Saturn are joined by asteroids Isis, Osiris and Horus, as a model to delineate the 7 Alchemical operations of the Emerald Tablet in correspondence with the vegetative cycle of the Nile and the Mythological cycle of Osiris, Isis & Horus /episode/index/show/ceresastrology/id/17773406

Mercury in Aquarius 01/21/2021

Mercury in Aquarius Gary explains classical concepts such as Triplicity dignity with his inimitable down to earth style, and gives lots of ideas of how to use the extended passage of Mercury through Aquarius for creativity, magic, personal growth, new beginnings and much more! /episode/index/show/ceresastrology/id/17629349

Mining the Deeper Secrets of Mercury Retrograde 01/13/2021

Mining the Deeper Secrets of Mercury Retrograde Far from being a simple matter of back and forth, Gary lays out 4 different astronomical dimensions in which profound shifts are happening during Mercury retrograde. We then explore the experiential manifestations of each 4, looking for what their meaning and purpose can be, and how best to use them to transform our lives. /episode/index/show/ceresastrology/id/17539607

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