Inkblot Astrology
Inkblot Astrology is a bimonthly podcast created by psychological astrologer/musician Jess Abbott. Each episode weaves through a theme based on the current astrological transits and seasons, covering pop culture, music, internet culture, + psychology. Each episode asks: Who are we? Where are we inspired?
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Explorer ft. Alex Boxer
05/19/2020
Explorer ft. Alex Boxer
Huge news: I'm now offering natal chart readings! You can book one . Listen for more details, including how you can win a free reading, + a fascinating interview with data scientist , author of A Scheme of Heaven: The History of Astrology and the Search for Our Destiny in Data. Purchase his book . ✑ EXPLORE THE DARK. / / Astrology contributions at
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Elixir ft. Zoe Wilkins
05/05/2020
Elixir ft. Zoe Wilkins
More Taurus earthiness, immortality, Ashton Kutcher + Mila Kunis and their , and a discussion on wine with veteran sommelier . ✑ EXPLORE THE DARK. / / Astrology contributions at
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Moss ft. Blake
04/21/2020
Moss ft. Blake
Taurus season, societal shifts, Chris Crocker, , and a discussion on the recent rise of sex work with OnlyFans content creator Blake. ✑ EXPLORE THE DARK. / / Astrology contributions at
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Nemesis ft. Shahnaz Zarif
04/07/2020
Nemesis ft. Shahnaz Zarif
Aries season, our personal and collective nemeses, Becky Lynch, , and a discussion on the world of professional wrestling with wrestler, musician, and cohost of podcast . ✑ EXPLORE THE DARK. / / Astrology contributions at
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Quarantine
03/24/2020
Quarantine
All bets are off. Join me for some quarantine stress relief. ✑ EXPLORE THE DARK. / / Astrology contributions at
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Dew
03/10/2020
Dew
Saturn moving into Aquarius, a mini forecast, and Mulan. ✑ EXPLORE THE DARK. / / Astrology contributions at
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Delve ft. Helen Zaltzman
02/25/2020
Delve ft. Helen Zaltzman
Mercury Retrograde, Pisces season, a mini forecast, , and a discussion on the names of the planets with etymological investigation enthusiast . ✑ EXPLORE THE DARK. / / Astrology contributions at
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Allure ft. Jenny Owen Youngs
02/11/2020
Allure ft. Jenny Owen Youngs
Valentine's Day, Cupid, J. Lo + Shakira's halftime show, the Grammy's, the Iowa Caucus, the Impeachment Trial, and a sign compatibility segment with . ✑ EXPLORE THE DARK. / / Read Jess' astrology contributions at
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Altruist ft. Ryan O'Donnell
01/28/2020
Altruist ft. Ryan O'Donnell
Uranus, the 2020 U.S. Primary election, Aquarius season, , and an interview with Democratic strategist Ryan O'Donnell. Click for the 2020 Primary election dates by state. ✑ EXPLORE THE DARK. / / Read Jess' astrology contributions at
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Catalyst ft. @notallgeminis
01/14/2020
Catalyst ft. @notallgeminis
Mars, the New Year, astrology memes, Adam Sandler, Capricorn season, , and an interview with Courtney Perkins of . ✑ EXPLORE THE DARK. / / Read Jess' astrology contributions at
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Astrology Apps
12/31/2019
Astrology Apps
Happy New Year! This week we bid Chris adieu in his final episode, discuss Astrology Apps: which to take into the New Year and which to leave in dusty 2019, plus an Astro Probe with music journalist . Stay tuned for an all new show in 2020. Explore the dark, at This week's advice: 1. How do I stop being reclusive and start dating again? 2. My partner and I both have Pisces Sun and Pisces Moon, how can we become better communicators? 3. My school's band director had an affair with my friend's mom and I reported him to admin after he yelled at a student about it but I lost friends as a result, how do I let things go and stop feeling guilty about what I did? / / Astrology contributions at Astro Blast was produced by Art by Chris Farren Theme song by , , Jenny Owen Youngs
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Harry Potter Houses w/ Hrishi Hirway
12/24/2019
Harry Potter Houses w/ Hrishi Hirway
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! This week we celebrate with a special episode on the Harry Potter Houses. We sort the 4 elements, 12 signs, and ourselves, with guest host of podcasts Song Exploder + West Wing Weekly and musical projects The One A.M. Radio + Moors. This week's advice: 1. My family is moving away, should I stay where I am or move with them? 2. My partner doesn't like to do much; how can I entertain myself without abandoning them? 3. What sign is SANTA CLAUS? / / Astrology contributions at Astro Blast was produced by Art by Chris Farren Theme song by , , Jenny Owen Youngs
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The Aspects ft. Shamir
12/17/2019
The Aspects ft. Shamir
This week we bore Chris with the Aspects, wind down the educational content of the pod, talk wrestling, money spending, Chris vows to stop talking about s*x, plus an Astro Probe with musician . This week's advice: 1. What advice would you give to the WWE to be a more entertaining show? 2. What would you do with $100 mil and how does that relate to your natal chart? 3. How would you group the 12 signs into the Harry Potter houses? / / Astrology contributions at Astro Blast was produced by Art by Chris Farren Theme song by , , Jenny Owen Youngs
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The Nodes ft. Tommy Siegel
12/10/2019
The Nodes ft. Tommy Siegel
This week we talk about the Lunar Nodes, the ecliptic, the Russian whale jail, several ninja turtles, + more, plus an Astro Probe with musician and cartoonist of bands and . This week's advice: 1. A lot of my chart is earth and air but lately I've been crying a lot, why is that? 2. I found out I was the side chick for year so we broke up and have a rocky friendship because of his girlfriend, what should I do? 3. I'm in love with my best friend but I don't think it's mutual, how can I move on? / / Astrology contributions at Astro Blast was produced by Art by Chris Farren Theme song by , , Jenny Owen Youngs
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The Houses ft. Macseal
12/03/2019
The Houses ft. Macseal
This week we talk about the 12 houses, Howard Sasportas, why the 13th sign is fake news, a barfing dog, dunk tanks, + more, plus an Astro Probe with Frankie of NY based band . This week's advice: 1. My crush shot me down and it hurts being friends, how do I let go? 2. How can I make my Cancer s/o feel loved and appreciated? 3. My s/o wants us to have a threesome with her coworker but I don't think it's the right person for a threesome, what should I do? / / Astrology contributions at Astro Blast was produced by Art by Chris Farren Theme song by , , Jenny Owen Youngs
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Thanksgiving at Hooters w/ Chris' Wife
11/26/2019
Thanksgiving at Hooters w/ Chris' Wife
HaPpY ThAnKsGiViNg!!! In this ep we all go to Hooters for Friendsgiving with Chris' beautiful wife Cassie Farren, where we examine Chris and Cassie's charts using what we've learned so far. This week's advice: 1. How can I remedy my blunt Capricorn lack of filter when I'm depressed? 2. How do twins work within astrology? 3. I've become so used to living in chaos that sometimes I create it on my own, how can I exist peacefully? / / Astrology contributions at Astro Blast was produced by Art by Chris Farren Theme song by , , Jenny Owen Youngs
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Pluto ft. bbweems
11/19/2019
Pluto ft. bbweems
This week we discuss Pluto and why it's no longer a planet, Disney freaks, A Goofy Movie, RIP Walter Mercado, the first bands Chris and Jess were in, that Calvin Klein lesbian poster, + more, featuring an Astro Probe with , the new solo project of Abby Weems from . This week's advice: 1. Are astrology tattoos tacky? 2. My band asked me to switch instruments, are they trying to kick me out? 3. My Mars and Venus don't seem compatible with my wife's Mars and Venus, what does that mean? / / Astrology contributions at Astro Blast was produced by Art by Chris Farren Theme song by , , Jenny Owen Youngs
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Neptune ft. Kevin Devine
11/12/2019
Neptune ft. Kevin Devine
This week we discuss Neptune, the current Mercury Retrograde, the unfortunate way in which bears hibernate, Chris' new 55" tv, + more, featuring an Astro Probe with . This week's advice: 1. How can I make my partner more comfortable with having sex more often? 2. My partner is usually earthy and grounded while I am watery and ungrounded, but now they're going through a hard time and the roles have flipped, what should I do? 3. How do I know if any of my planets were in retrograde when I was born / what sites or apps can I use that will show me? / / Astrology contributions at Astro Blast was produced by Art by Chris Farren Theme song by , , Jenny Owen Youngs
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Live from Red Lobster
11/05/2019
Live from Red Lobster
Your astro hosts enjoy a candle lit dinner at the local Red Lobster. We review the 12 signs, compare them to Red Lobster menu items, and catch up w Chris on where he's at w astrology. This week's advice: 1. What are your craziest schemes on how to get my first kiss? 2. Does astrology apply to dogs? 3. What are your tips for getting over a bad breakup? / / Astrology contributions at Astro Blast was produced by Art by Chris Farren Theme song by , , Jenny Owen Youngs
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The Scream Trilogy ft. Mike Kinsella
10/29/2019
The Scream Trilogy ft. Mike Kinsella
ITS A HALLOWEEN EP. We watched all 3 Screams and talked about the characters as sign/planet archetypes, our Halloween costumes, Pixar depression, 90s lesbian fashion, Mojo Jojo, astrology apps, + more, featuring an Astro Probe with Mike Kinsella of + . This week's advice: 1. What's the $30 astrology app y'all talk about? 2. I keep having bad luck and my daily horoscopes keep getting worse, how do I use astrology to steer me in the right direction? 3. Advice on dating someone with the same sun sign as you? / / Astrology contributions at Astro Blast was produced by Art by Chris Farren Theme song by , , Jenny Owen Youngs
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Uranus ft. Bittersweet Media
10/22/2019
Uranus ft. Bittersweet Media
In our sweet 16 ep we review Saturn, discuss the outer planets, get deep inside Uranus, Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson, The Parent Trap, Jeff Foxworthy, Ben Franklin, the Purge, + more, featuring an Astro Probe with Jaclyn O'Connell of Philly-based company . This week's advice: 1. Do people with conflicting signs in their chart tend to be more stressed or tense? 2. Any advice on how to foster a DIY creative community near me? 3. I recently moved to a new place with my bf who is making friends, how do I find friends too and fit into my new life? / / Astrology contributions at Astro Blast was produced by Art by Chris Farren Theme song by , , Jenny Owen Youngs
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Saturn ft. Into It. Over It.
10/15/2019
Saturn ft. Into It. Over It.
This week we talk about Saturn, Amanda Bynes' vagina, the college admissions scandal, Beauty & the Beast, 50 Shades of Chris, + more, featuring an Astro Probe with Evan Weiss of Chicago-based band This week's advice: 1. How do I move past the feeling of being incapable and inferior? 2. How do I stop being jealous in relationships? 3. I feel like I'm doing everything right but I still feel lost, what can I do? / / Astrology contributions at Astro Blast was produced by Art by Chris Farren Theme song by , , Jenny Owen Youngs
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The Elements ft. Hrishikesh Hirway
10/08/2019
The Elements ft. Hrishikesh Hirway
CHRIS IS HOME FROM TOUR. This week we talk about the four Elements, pool jet orgasms, Rain-X, Jessica Rabbit, Chris' hypothetical murder podcast, + more, featuring an Astro Probe with of podcasts Song Exploder + West Wing Weekly and of musical projects The One A.M. Radio + Moors. This week's advice: 1. I'm 16 and stressed that I won't be motivated to work hard when I get older, how do I maintain my focus and goals? 2. I'm a triple Scorpio, am I doomed? 3. I've never dated an Earth sign and I want to, is it weird to seek out certain signs to date? / / Astrology contributions at Astro Blast was produced by Art by Chris Farren Theme song by , , Jenny Owen Youngs
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Advice Marathon
10/01/2019
Advice Marathon
Another advice marathon 4 u. Regular episodes return NEXT WEEK. This week's advice: 1. I was born early, does this impact my sun sign? 2. I'm frustrated with my own emotions, how can I nurture my moon? 3. My bf just moved away, how can I make my LDR work? 4. Does astrology influence your impressions of people? 5. How can I find balance in my work and creative life? 6. My antidepressants make it hard to feel anything, what should I do? / / Astrology contributions at Astro Blast was produced by Art by Chris Farren Theme song by , , Jenny Owen Youngs
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Girls Night ft. Leah Wellbaum of Slothrust
09/24/2019
Girls Night ft. Leah Wellbaum of Slothrust
Chris is still away on tour so Jess and Producer Jenny have a slumber party-style Girls Night, complete with face masks/pajamas/snacks, astrology review, gossip about hot people, + Jenny's List, featuring an Astro Probe with Leah Wellbaum of LA-based band . This week's advice: 1. Should I move in w my partner or stay living w my parents? 2. I'm about to move in with my long time partner, what tips do you have? 3. I saw someone at a music store guess people's signs based on their guitar pedal choices, is this real or a scam? / / Astrology contributions at Astro Blast was produced by Art by Chris Farren Theme song by , , Jenny Owen Youngs
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Co-Host Retrograde
09/17/2019
Co-Host Retrograde
This week we SWAP ROLES. Chris teaches Jess about something he loves that she knows nothing about — Tom Cruise's Edge of Tomorrow (2014) — and this time we give Producer Jenny A MIC (despite her very tender sore throat), featuring an Astro Probe with Samira Winter of LA-based band . This week's advice: 1. What is an N Node? And how do people with heavy Libra learn to stop focusing on pleasing everyone? 2. How can I learn to show emotion while still keeping things in harmony with others? 3. Jenny attempts to ask Jess and Chris for advice :/ / / Astrology contributions at Astro Blast was produced by Art by Chris Farren Theme song by , , Jenny Owen Youngs
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Jupiter ft. Adult Mom
09/10/2019
Jupiter ft. Adult Mom
This week we talk Jupiter, Jess' ghost story, cat invasions, Boston terriers, letting ppl touch your lemons, emo Magellan, + more, featuring an Astro Probe with Steph Knipe of . This week's advice: 1. The U.S. sucks, should I move to Canada? 2. How do I make things less awkward with one of my co-workers? 3. Is it worth continuing my long distance relationship if they won't commit? / / Astrology contributions at Astro Blast was produced by Art by Chris Farren Theme song by , , Jenny Owen Youngs
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Mars ft. Illuminati Hotties
09/03/2019
Mars ft. Illuminati Hotties
This week we talk Mars, candy bars, aphrodisiacs, Anchor Man, Winnie the Pooh, homeschool kids, + more, featuring an Astro Probe with Sarah Tudzin of LA-based band . This week's advice: 1. How many babies should I have? 2. I'm starting college, how do I survive and make friends? 3. Can Jess expand on how her brand of astrology isn't rooted in mysticism? / / Astrology contributions at Astro Blast was produced by Art by Chris Farren Theme song by , , Jenny Owen Youngs
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Venus ft. Potty Mouth
08/27/2019
Venus ft. Potty Mouth
This week with an audience of live spiders we discuss Venus, gravitational embraces, Oedipus, Banksy, prog rock, + more, featuring an Astro Probe with Ally Einbinder, bassist of LA based band . This week's advice: 1. How can my wife and I relight the flame? 2. I landed my dream job but my bosses always fight and make my environment bad, what do I do? 3. Can we expect an astrology-themed prog rock album from Jess and Chris? / / Astrology contributions at Astro Blast was produced by Art by Chris Farren Theme song by , , Jenny Owen Youngs
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Advice Marathon ft. Foxing
08/20/2019
Advice Marathon ft. Foxing
This week we take a break from teaching Chris astrology and launch our first advice marathon, featuring an Astro Probe with Conor Murphy, vocalist of St. Louis based bands and . This week's advice: 1. Does being born on the cusp of two signs bear much significance? 2. How do you stay hopeful about connecting with others? 3. My life feels like it's spiraling, where does it get better? 4. I don't like going to my gf's family parties, what do I do? 5. I have a good job that's adding to my resume but the environment sucks, what do I do?? 6. Can people figure out a good 3rd person to join their relationship based on sun signs? / / Astrology contributions at Astro Blast was produced by Art by Chris Farren Theme song by , , Jenny Owen Youngs
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