What if the universe didn’t just influence you… but actually built you with intention? In this transformational conversation with astrologer and analytic alchemist Mara Kaufman, we peel back the celestial curtain to reveal how your chart is a living map of your sovereignty, your soul lessons, and the leadership you’re here to embody.
Kimberly opens with a powerful reflection on intuitive timing — those moments when you feel a cosmic nudge long before you understand why. That intuitive thread leads straight into Mara’s decades-long journey from skeptic to master astrologer. With a Virgo’s devotion to accuracy and Scorpio’s instinct for depth, Mara brings a grounded, esoteric approach to astrology that merges ancient wisdom with modern practicality.
Together, they explore astrology not as a prediction tool, but as an empowerment practice — a way to know yourself so deeply that your decisions become aligned, intentional, and energetically calibrated. You’ll learn how your Moon reveals your emotional nourishment, how your Sun illuminates your life’s becoming, and how your North Node shows your evolutionary direction. Kimberly and Mara also dive into Pluto’s revolutionary transit, the “weather report” of Mercury retrograde, and why the next five years invite radical authenticity and sovereign self-leadership.
If you’re ready to stop using astrology as an excuse — and start using it as an activation — this episode hands you the keys to your cosmic queendom.
Enjoy, sovereigns!
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or your favorite podcast listening platform. You can also watch the episode on Youtube.
Quotes:
“Your astrology chart isn’t predicting your life — it’s activating the leader you’re here to be.”
— Kimberly Spencer
“Mercury retrograde isn’t all bad. It’s a great time for research, reconnecting, and reviewing.”
— Mara Kaufman
“When you understand your chart, you take ownership. Knowledge is power.”
— Mara Kaufman
Moments of Note:
00:00 | Welcome to the Cosmic Blueprint Episode
Kimberly opens the conversation and introduces astrologer + long-time student of the stars, Mara Kaufman.
01:20 | How Astrology Becomes a Transformational Tool
Why astrology isn’t “woo,” how it’s rooted in ancient wisdom, and why billionaires use it for strategy.
02:14 | Mara’s Journey: From Skeptic to 30-Year Astrology Expert
How a school project turned into a lifelong obsession with accuracy, charts, and planetary patterns.
03:50 | Understanding Your Chart: Sun, Moon, Ascendant Explained
Why your Sun sign is not enough — and why you may resonate with multiple signs.
05:06 | Pluto Transits & Real-Life Proof Astrology Works
Kimberly shares how Pluto moving into Aquarius aligned with her husband’s sudden financial expansion.
06:17 | How to Use Your Moon Sign for Emotional Regulation
Mara teaches how each Moon sign processes emotions — and what to do on a “bad day.”
08:00 | Quick Guide: What EVERY Moon Sign Needs
A rapid-fire breakdown of all 12 Moon signs and their emotional nourishment types.
11:20 | Sun Sign vs. North Node: Where Your Soul is Growing
Why your Sun is your becoming and your North Node is your soul’s direction.
12:30 | Stelliums, Houses & How They Shape Your Life
How crowded houses amplify themes in career, relationships, health, and personal identity.
13:15 | Career Astrology: How Your Chart Predicts Purpose
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