The Astro Psyche

In episode 619, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) explores the planetary archetype of Uranus as it shifts into a new 7 year cycle in the sign of Gemini. We explore Uranus' symbolic manifestations of unconventionality, independence, awakening, and trickster ways of being.

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Saying hello and a quick update, 3 things :)

1. My Podcast is Changing: I'm taking a break from creating standard monthly "forecasts" in favor of creating more spontaneous and in-depth episodes based on my inspirations on astrology from a depth psychological perspective, and my other special interests including tarot, spirituality, & social justice. I'm excited to share more organically what's on my min...

In episode 616, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) is joined by astrologer and scholar Kenneth Miller (he/him), MA, ACVA II, Jyotish Kovid. We discuss our thoughts about working with the tarot as a spiritual practice as we prepare for our upcoming course on this topic. Please enjoy this episode!

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Tarot as a Spiritual Practice Course starts Feb 22nd

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In episode 615, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares with you the astrology of the month from a depth psychological perspective including the Saturn-Neptune conjunction, Mercury-Venus-Sun-Mars making a square to Uranus, and more.

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In episode 614, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares with you the astrology of the month from a depth psychological perspective:

- Saturn-Neptune conjunction: practical & ideal, metaphysical & ordinary, this world & otherworld

- Mercury-Venus-Mars activate the Jupiter-Chiron-Pluto T-Square: accumulation of inner/outer resources, power, finding one's inner resources via spiritual or me...

In episode 613, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) explores the concept of psychological splitting in depth psychology. Psychological splitting is one of many psychological defenses we all use at one time or another to deal with anxiety, fear of the unknown, shame, or other intense feeling states where we feel not okay in some way. It is often seen in "all or nothing" perspectives, severe ...

In episode 612, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) explores the concept of astrological confidentiality. For astrology enthusiasts and astrologers, there's often an excitement to share our personal birth chart placements or to ask about someone else's astrology chart as a way to connect. This episode explores the idea that keeping your astrology chart private is an option. You may want to ex...

In episode 611, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares with you the astrology of the month from a depth psychological perspective.

The astrology this month includes:

- Sun, Venus, Mars in Sagittarius & Capricorn

- Sun-Venus-Mars square Saturn & Neptune

(this connects in with the long-term storyline of Saturn conjunct Neptune from 2025 - 2027)

- Mercury in Scorpio & Sagittar...

In episode 610, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) explores why we use the birth time in calculating a birth chart, what to do when you don't know the birth time (for yourself or others), and questions around identity if the birth time or house system changes.

References:

Astro Data Bank, James Hillman: https://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Hillman,_James

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In episode 609, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares with you the astrology of the month from a depth psychological perspective.

The astrology this month includes:

- Sun in Scorpio from Oct 22 - Nov 21: conscious focus on emotional bonds and deepening into your inner world

- Sun in Sagittarius from Nov 21 - Dec 21: conscious focus on seeking hope and new pathways forward

- Venus mak...

Announcement with this episode 🦋 I'll now be creating monthly forecasts in place of weekly forecasts. As my experience of astrology shifts, I want to honor what feels right for me and also shift how I show up here with you. Right now, this means monthly forecasts to allow for a wider perspective on the astrology of the moment. You can hear a bit more about my thought process on this in my previous episode, "Transits are R...

In episode 607, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) explores how transits are rites of initiation (ordeals we go through that transform us), how we gain more from transits by looking at them over a wider perspective (of time & psychic development), and how we can look at transits as rivers we cross over our lifetime.

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In episode 606, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares with you the astrology of the week from a depth psychological perspective.

The astrology this week includes:

- Full Moon in Aries on Mon, Oct 6 at 8:47pm PT at 14 degrees Aries

- Mercury moves into Scorpio on Mon, Oct 6 at 9:41am PT

- Mercury will be in Scorpio and Sagittarius for the remainder of 2025

- Mercury will be retrogr...

In episode 605, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares how Saturn and Neptune both connect with and deepen our understanding of magic and the metaphysical.

Professor of Religious Studies at University of Amsterdam, Jacqueline de Borsje, defined magic as:

“words and acts performed by human beings, which are believed to bring about changes in the empirical world or to produce knowledge of hi...

In episode 604, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares with you the astrology of the week from a depth psychological perspective.

The astrology this week includes:

- First Quarter Moon in Capricorn on Mon, Sept 29 at 4:54pm PT

- Sun in Libra opposite Ceres in Aries- Venus in Virgo conjunct South Node & opposite North Node on Sat, Oct 4 at 2:20am PT

- Mercury in Libra square Jupite...

In episode 603, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares with you the astrology of the week from a depth psychological perspective.

The astrology this week includes:

- Sun moves into Libra (Fall / Spring Equinox) on Monday, Sept 22 at 11:19am PT

- Sun opposite Saturn & Neptune from Sept 1 - Oct 13

- Sun opposite Neptune (exact this week)

- Saturn-Neptune conjunction as a long-term tr...

In episode 602, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) discusses tarot card reversals (and other astrological factors), and how they add to the multiplicity and diversity of these symbolic languages.

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