The Stellium Astrology Podcast

Professional astrologer Stefanie James explores various aspects of astrology from the basics and up to intermediate and advanced subjects and techniques. Typical areas of discussion will be various modern, psychological and traditional astrological techniques, current astro-weather, notable points in history, interviews, and natal chart analysis including the charts of listeners. Stefanie is a Professional Astrologer with an international client base, Reiki Master, published writer and former Horoscope Columnist for ELLE Magazine.

EP150 The Fascinating Story of Baby Reindeer: WARNING! Contains spoilers. 05/05/2024

EP149 April's astrology – the current feel of things (Mercury Rx, Jupiter–Uranus and the post-Eclipse hangover) 04/25/2024

EP148 What the Jupiter–Uranus conjunction means for people with Chiron in Taurus 04/21/2024

EP147 Mercury as the voice of the Ego 04/12/2024

EP146 Pluto and the Gods of Change 04/05/2024

EP145 The Inner Facing Eye: Secondary Progressions with Fernanda Paiva 02/02/2024

EP145 The Inner Facing Eye: Secondary Progressions with Fernanda Paiva Something I’ve wanted to explore on this show for a very long time is a popular predictive technique called Secondary Progressions. I’ve always been intrigued but have spent most of my time focussing on other techniques because they came more naturally to me. So I decided to get my friend and astrological colleague, Fernanda Paiva, on the show to talk about this incredible predictive technique, while sharing the knowledge with you, too! Two phrases Fernanda used which were particularly evocative were “mining for meaning” and “the inward-facing eye” to describe the function and application of this fascinating topic. Have you used secondary progressions before and did you find them insightful? How did you apply them to your own chart and learning process? Tell me in the comments! TIMESTAMPS 00:03 Intro 05:15 Secondary Progressions 08:21 Solar Arc vs SP 15:52 Progressed Lunar Return / Saturn Return 24:59 Progressed New Moon 33:38 Relationships/Synastry 42:31 SP in the 1st year of life 47:07 SP & Personal Planets 49:15 SP & Retrogrades RELATED Watch this episode Part 1 of Analysis, Imagination & Spotting Chart Themes with Fernanda Paiva PART 2 of Analysis, Imagination & Spotting Chart Themes with Fernanda Paiva EP068 Frank C Clifford On Nailing Precise Forecasting with Solar Arc Pt 1 EP068 Astrologer Frank C Clifford Teaches Precise Forecasting with Solar Arc Directions Part 2 Fernanda’s YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@hitchhikingstars 📍Everything you need to know is here: Fernanda’s YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@hitchhikingstars Hitchhiking Stars by Fernanda Paiva Website: Instagram: @hitchiking_stars Facebook: @hitchhikingstars Twitter: @hitchhikingstar YouTube @hitchhikingstars Fernanda Paiva is a teacher and practicing astrologer, with a certificate from the London School of Astrology, a BA. in History, and the MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. She has been published by Flare UK, IAM Infinity magazine, the AA Journal and at the astrodienst website, amongst others. Fernanda is originally from Brazil but has been living in the UK for the past 15 years. /episode/index/show/stelliumastrology/id/29750138

EP144 Astrology and Dreams with Richard Swatton 01/26/2024

EP144 Astrology and Dreams with Richard Swatton He’s back! The wonderful Richard Swatton is on the podcast to discuss dreams. We cover a lot in a short period, so we decided to make this a series on dreams. Related episodes top follow so watch this space! For the opportunity to have your chart analyzed by Richard in future episodes, become a patron! (links below) What did you think of today's episode? Share your thoughts/dreams/experiences in the comments! 00:00:03 Intro 00:02:00 Archetypes in Dreams 00:05:35 The subterranean mind 00:08:13 Astral landscape/Dreams during a Pluto transit 00:10:17 Astral (different types of dreaming) 00:13:20 Lucid (different types of dreaming) 00:18:29 Etheric (different types of dreaming) 00:21:39 Collective Unconscious & Transpersonal planets 00:23:30 Neptune synching with substance 00:28:13 Pluto in dreams (my exploration) 00:39:29 Messages from dreams to reality 00:46:03 Who is the conscious party? 00:48:27 Dreaming of loved ones, passed 00:53:30 Jung’s General structure of dreams Exposition / Peripetia / Crisis / Lysis 00:55:51 Who is the ultimate observer? 01:01:23 Krishna Murti 01:02:06 Marie-Louise von Franz 01:05:35 Key planetary players for dream work 01:17:50 The Sopranos 01:20:11 Spoiler Alert! 01:21:50 Spoiler over/Pulled into our future 01:33:51 Working with Dreams/Patrons LINKS Watch this episode https://youtu.be/eQzs9IbgnSs The dictionary of symbols Jungs 4 stages of a typical dream Marie-Louise von Franz - The Way of the Dream Krishna Murti Richard's Course for the LSA: Worlds Beyond Ego WTF is Astrology? (Previous Episode) The Astrology Squad From Symbol to Substance: Training the Astrological Intuition by Richard Swatton The Horary Process: A Magical Approach to an Ancient Art contact: If you have any dreams you want to contribute for discussion (and potential chart analysis) please submit your details here: Email me if you would like a reading with Richard: 📍Everything you need to know is here: /episode/index/show/stelliumastrology/id/29593243

EP143 Asteroid Juno Deep Dive: Warrior, Queen, Psychic, Protector + Midwife with Lianne McCafferty 08/18/2023

EP143 Asteroid Juno Deep Dive: Warrior, Queen, Psychic, Protector + Midwife with Lianne McCafferty Help us with our Juno research: I remember some time back in 2015, clicking around the additional objects on astro.com and discovering asteroid Juno who happened to be sandwiched right between my tight Mercury–Venus conjunction. Of course I was intrigued, but I was deep in the throes of a Pluto transit, so I had limited focus for distractions at that time. Recently by chance, I got talking to today’s guest: Lianne McCafferty, about her peacock-inspired workspace – relevant for me over recent months as my little boy and I have been obsessed with them! We regularly have to visit the local “beegogs” as he so adorably puts it. Turns out peacocks are associated with Juno! Just magical. Leanne has been fascinated with Juno since 2019/20 and has done a great deal of research which she is kindly sharing with us today. Like Venus and Jupiter, Leanne believes Juno to have benefic qualities which is no surprise as Juno is the wife of Jupiter. She is also known as Hera in Greek Mythology: long-suffering and committed wife of nymph-chasing serial-adulterer Zeus. But Juno is about so much more than relationships – she impacts not only on a personal level, but social and mundane levels too, due to the speed, location and elliptical orbit of this fascinating asteroid. ➡️ Where is Juno in your chart and can you relate to any of the areas we’ve covered today? BIO Lianne McCafferty D.M.S. Astrol, MAPAI holds the Mayo Diploma (Distinction) in Natal & Mundane. In addition to tutoring, consulting, lecturing and writing, with articles published in the likes of the AA and NCGR Journals, as a former professional sportsperson & coach and now Black Belt 1st Dan in Shotokan Karate, the use of astrology to help enhance sport performance is of particular interest. https://liannemccafferty.com/ TIMESTAMPS 00:00:03 Intro 00:02:14 Lianne’s Discovery of Juno 00:03:59 Lianne’s Juno return 00:04:38 Lockdown revelations 00:10:53 Juno’s speed, orbit & retrograde motion 00:14:37 Juno Mythology 00:17:44 Political Optome-TORY/partygate 00:21:12 Recent Mundane Events/Air Age 00:25:59 Glyph & Discovery chart 00:28:38 Juno Curitis: Warrior 00:29:05 Juno Sospita: Protector 00:31:07 Greek Myth: Hera 00:33:37 Lilith & Juno 00:39:42 Juno Moneta: Psychic accountant 00:43:33 Juno’s Pattern 00:44:17 Juno Regina: Queen Consort 00:49:04 Patron saint of anniversaries 00:50:51 Juno Lucina: Midwife 01:03:25 Juno Natally 01:11:44 Sacrificing Lilith 01:15:30 Republic of Afghanistan 01:18:53 Fall of Kabul 01:34:05 Taiwan 01:35:18 Communist China 01:43:22 Aung San Suu Kyi - Burmese political leader/activist 01:50:16 Wrap up 01:52:10 Prize Draw CHARTS Juno Discovery chart 01/09/1804, 22.00 pm, Lilienthal, Germany. Republic of Afghanistan 17/07/1973, 00.00, Kabul, Afghanistan Fall of Kabul 15/08/2021, 20.55, Kabul, Afghanistan China Communist 01/10/1949, 15.15, Peking, China Taiwan 01/01/1912, 00.00, Nanjing (Nanking), China Aung San Suu Kyi (Burmese political leader/activist) 19/06/1945, 12.00, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) LINKS Watch this episode: Help us with our Juno research: Juno discovery chart Astrological asteroid Juno Juno mythology https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juno_(mythology) Astronomical asteroid Juno Wild Swans Monks Astrology Lianne McCafferty https://liannemccafferty.com/ #juno #asteroidjuno #peacock #hera #zeus #jupiter 📍Everything you need to know is here: https://www.stelliumastrology.com/links/ /episode/index/show/stelliumastrology/id/27780510

EP142 WTF IS ASTROLOGY? Divination, Prophecy, Prediction & Prognostication with Richard Swatton 08/11/2023

EP142 WTF IS ASTROLOGY? Divination, Prophecy, Prediction & Prognostication with Richard Swatton When in the mindset of reading the horoscope, we access in a different state of mind. This state allows us to be in touch with a peripheral field of information. So what exactly is it we're doing when working with astrology and how does it produce such accurate results? To quote today’s guest, Richard Swatton: “you can’t predict technique – you can have techniques of prediction but the prediction arrives in the moment” During this episode Richard and I discuss the other-worldly aspects of astrology, delving into the eighth house depths of a subject already coaxing us deeper into the realms of the subconscious. Richard has lead many different paths in this lifetime: Musician, Occultist, Psychotherapist, Astrologer and Tutor at the London School of Astrology. He is also the Author of Symbol to Substance and his new book The Horary Process: A Magical Approach to an Ancient Art, is due to be published at the end of 2023. You'll understand why I feel so blessed to have learned at the LSA when you hear how fascinating, intelligent and inspiring Richard is. Without wanting to sound like Hannibal Lecter, what I wouldn’t give for a slice of that brain... LOL. How do you feel viewing astrology as a divinatory art? TIMESTAMPS 00:01:26 About Richard | 00:05:52 Symbol to substance book | 00:07:31 The real Psychological astrology | 00:09:03 interconnectedness: music of the spheres | 00:15:05 the basis of prognostication | 00:16:46 coming of age with Saturn | 00:22:19 the unfathomable mystery of it | 00:24:47 Astrology & Mythology plus Persephone | 00:28:10 Pluto and my motherhood/maitrescence journey | 00:34:48 Transits triggering individualtion | 00:36:59 Prediction of particulars & divination | 00:40:10 The Ogres of ancient Rome | 00:40:53 a symbolic state of mind | 00:47:33 Going deep with Sun signs alone | 00:50:26 The Appearance of symbol in substance | 00:53:04 Ptolemy's Centiloquium | 00:55:05 “a shock of white hair” | 00:58:26 What is inspiration? The 9 Muses/Urania | 01:04:09 Richards new book: the Horary Process | 01:07:28 Astrology as a training and symbol system | 01:11:53 Aligning ourselves with a greater will | 01:13:58 Horary is inclusive | 01:17:18 Astrology appears IRL | 01:21:03 Richards Books/readings with Richard CHART Neptune appears: 6/7/21, Newhaven, UK, 09:00 GMT LINKS Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/dNqDsIMrrxM The Astrology Squad https://astrologysquad.com/ From Symbol to Substance: Training the Astrological Intuition by Richard Swatton https://www.amazon.co.uk/Symbol-Substance-Training-Astrological-Intuition/dp/1516984447 The Horary Process: A Magical Approach to an Ancient Art contact: [email protected] Saturn by Liz Greene https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/603038.Saturn Books by Dane Rudhyar https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/417055.Dane_Rudhyar Books by Howard Sasportas https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/309821.Howard_Sasportas Books by Stephen Arroyo https://www.goodreads.com/search?q=stephen+arroyo&qid=JCD35IIqxU Ptolemy's Centiloquium https://www.skyscript.co.uk/centiloquium1.html Tetrobiblos by Claudius Ptolemy https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Tetrabiblos Ptolemy https://www.astro.com/astrowiki/en/Ptolemy Christian Astrology by William Lilley https://archive.org/details/ChristianAstrologyByWilliamLilly/mode/2up Christian Astrology retyped by Deb Houlding at Skyscript To book a reading with Richard contact me and I will pass your details to Richard: [email protected] 📍Everything you need to know is here: https://www.stelliumastrology.com/links/ /episode/index/show/stelliumastrology/id/27646596

EP141 Mercury Retrograde in Virgo 2023 Sun and Rising Horoscopes ALL Zodiac Signs 08/04/2023

EP141 Mercury Retrograde in Virgo 2023 Sun and Rising Horoscopes ALL Zodiac Signs Cerebral Mercury has entered his shadow period in preparation of his retrograde motion in his Virgo on 23/24 August (depending where on Earth you are). During this time there is a magical Grand Earth Trine forming in the skies, comprising of Mercury–Mars in Virgo, Jupiter–Uranus in Taurus and Pluto in Capricorn! The whole period is triggered into action by a secretly seething Moon in Scorpio opposite a rather discombobulated Uranus in Taurus, forming a temperamental T-Square apexing at righteous Lilith in Leo and the fastidious Sun in Virgo... Another thing to observe is the crossover between Venus and Mercury retrograde periods; both highlighting areas we need to identify what we truly value, followed up with a tricky decision which could prompt a complete change of direction. Under these volatile planetary conditions our manifesting ability could mimic the Midas touch. During this period it would be wise of us all to be careful what we wish for. ...btw, apologies for the quality of the recording. Unfortunately I had some Mercury retro gremlins (I know it’s not that time just yet, but somehow these things seem to magically coincide). What are your Sun and Rising signs and has this resonated with you at all? MERCURY RX DATES Pre-shadow 08°00’ Virgo on 3/4 August Retrograde 21°51’ Virgo on 23/24 August at 19.59 (UTC) Cazimi 13°36 06 September at 11.09 (UTC) Direct 08°00’ 15 September 20.21 (UTC) Leaves shadow 21°51’ Virgo 29/30 September Savvy time zone calculator https://savvytime.com/converter/utc-to-gmt-bst-me-portland-pt-aest-ca-san-francisco-acdt/ TIME STAMPS 00:00:14 About Mercury Rx in Virgo + Dates | 00:01:33 Mercury Rx visual explanation | 00:02:52 Why it’s different this time | 00:08:09 Shadow period | 00:08:32 Aries Sun and Rising | 00:14:27 Taurus Sun and Rising | 00:20:34 Gemini Sun and Rising | 00:25:54 Cancer Sun and Rising | 00:30:35 Leo Sun and Rising | 00:34:13 Virgo Sun and Rising | 00:40:56 Libra Sun and Rising | 00:45:48 Scorpio Sun and Rising | 00:51:29 Sagittarius Sun and Rising | 00:57:57 Capricorn Sun and Rising | 01:03:32 Aquarius Sun and Rising | 01:09:05 Pisces Sun and Rising | 01:15:07 Patreon/Prize Draw | 01:16:59 End LINKS Watch now Wikipedia Retro article Johari Window Great Video on the Johari Window Millie Bobby Brown and Flat Earth What is Shadow period: #mercuryretrograde #blackmoonlilith #bml #lilith #mercuryrx #mercuryretrogradeinvirgo #mercuryretrogradehoroscopes #grandearthtrine #fixedtsquare #moonoppositeuranus #jupiteruranus #milliebobbybrown #johariwindow 📍Everything you need to know (including the prize draw) is here: /episode/index/show/stelliumastrology/id/27646509

EP140 TSAP’s 3rd Solar Return, Special Offer & Milestones 07/28/2023

EP139 Venus Retrograde in Leo 2023 Sun and Rising Horoscopes ALL Zodiac Signs 07/21/2023

EP139 Venus Retrograde in Leo 2023 Sun and Rising Horoscopes ALL Zodiac Signs The time is upon us –once again– to revel in the glory of Venus retrograde. During this period Venus meets with Lilith, Mercury, squares Uranus, and is instigated by a triggering grand-cross configuration with the Sun opposite Pluto both square to the North and South Nodes, all at the 29th “crisis” degree of the cardinal signs. Not so subtle. You will likely hear about romantic revelations, drastic changes, defiant behaviour, unexpected financial outgoings, cancelled plans, old-flames revisited and a complete 180° on long held values – though not necessarily all at once, or to one person. There’s a checklist as long as my arm detailing things we *shouldn’t* do during this time, but it’s all very dependant on you and the circumstances around that decision (hence a deeper dive into your own natal chart with an astrologer is advisable if you're concerned). So don’t freak out if you have a wedding booked have planned a big purchase. Some of these things are beyond our control and happen when they’re meant to. Don’t forget to join my mailing list if you’d like to gain access to my booking calendar and get exclusives on my new services, or become a patron to gain access to some of my courses and become a priority when booking in! What are your Sun and Rising signs and has this resonated with you at all? VENUS RX 2023 DATES Pre-shadow 12°12' Leo on June 19 Retrograde 22/23 July at 01:32 (UTC) Kazimi 13 August at 11:15am (UTC) Direct 3/4 September 01:20am (UTC) Leaves shadow 28°36' Leo on October 7 TIME STAMPS 00:00:11 About Venus Rx | 00:01:46 Shadow Period | 00:03:32 Aries | 00:09:41 Taurus | 00:16:21 Gemini | 00:21:45 Cancer | 00:27:45 Leo | 00:32:38 Virgo | 00:38:21 Libra | 00:44:27 Scorpio | 00:51:08 Sagittarius | 00:58:37 Capricorn | 01:05:12 Aquarius | 01:12:17 Pisces | 01:19:49 My Patreon Courses | 01:20:41 Prize Draw | 01:22:13 New Reading! LINKS Watch now Savvy Time Zone calculator EP136 Lilith's leading role: Venus Retrograde in Leo 2023 What is Shadow period: https://youtu.be/jlT0F-WivW8 #venusretrograde #blackmoonlilith #bml #lilith #venusrx #venusretrogradeinleo #venusretrogradehoroscopes 📍Everything you need to know (including the prize draw) is here: https://www.stelliumastrology.com/links/ /episode/index/show/stelliumastrology/id/27519714

EP138 Why We Love the Equal House System with Mary English, Astrologer & Author 07/14/2023

EP137 Astrological Look at The Barbie Movie (Ft. Venus Retrograde... & Lilith!?) 07/07/2023

EP136 Lilith's leading role: Venus Retrograde in Leo 2023 07/01/2023

EP135 My New Routine & Adjustment Period (Personal Update) 06/23/2023

EP134 Disgraced Rolf Harris' Pivotal Period: Falling From Grace 05/27/2023

EP133 Harry & Meghan Echoes Of The Past & A Warning To Paparazzi 05/20/2023

EP132 The Momentous Coronation of King Charles III 05/05/2023

EP131 Dispelling Fears of Pluto in Aquarius & Saturn in Pisces with Frank C Clifford 03/18/2023

EP130 Pluto in Aquarius 2023 Sun and Rising Sign Horoscopes for ALL Zodiac Signs 03/11/2023

EP130 Pluto in Aquarius 2023 Sun and Rising Sign Horoscopes for ALL Zodiac Signs Pluto enters Aquarius on 23rd March 2023 and it’s a pretty big deal – the last time he entered Aquarius was 1777, and the next will be 2269! In fact the last time Pluto was in Aquarius, Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) – which is the same time measurement as Universal Time (UT) – was yet to be established! Time prior to 1884 was measured in Local Mean Time (LMT). None of us will see our Pluto return as he takes 248 years to do one lap of the Sun, though most will live to see their Pluto squares at around 40 years of age, and if you live a long and healthy life you may also reach your Pluto opposition! But that’s for the select few (like my beautiful grandmother, God rest her soul). Are you already seeing signs of what Pluto in Aquarius means for you? Will you or someone you know be having Pluto aspect one of your luminaries or personal planets? Tell me about it in the comments! PLUTO IN AQUARIUS DATES 02 February 1532 - 03 December 1553 04 April 1777 - 26 December 1798 23 March 2023 - 19 January 2044 24 March 2269 - 14 December 2289 EPISODE OVERVIEW 00:58 A bit about Pluto 19:11 Aries 12:50 Taurus 19:35 Gemini 24:48 Cancer 28:52 Leo 32:19 Virgo 36:30 Libra 41:25 Scorpio 46:16 Sagittarius 50:49 Capricorn 55:30 Aquarius 01:00:05 Pisces 01:08:21 Prize Draw SEE ALSO EP129 Saturn in Pisces https://youtu.be/hQxlcKb5TQA LINKS Watch this episode https://youtu.be/ClmcqX74OAM Psycho-Cybernetics https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/155981.Psycho_Cybernetics_A_New_Way_to_Get_More_Living_Out_of_Life Jungs dream https://jungcurrents.com/jung-descends-into-the-collective-unconscious The Very Hungry Caterpillar https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4948.The_Very_Hungry_Caterpillar?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_27 The history of GMT https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryMagazine/DestinationsUK/Greenwich-Meridian-The-Royal-Observatory-London/#:~:text=Intrinsically%20linked%20to%20the%20measurement,Prime%20Meridian%20at%20Greenwich%2C%20England 📍All The Links https://www.stelliumastrology.com/links/ ✨ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel and email me a screenshot to be entered into the prize draw! /episode/index/show/stelliumastrology/id/26182491