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| 216 Your Late 20s and Astrology: The Life Stages Series | 01 Sep 2024 | 01:02:40 | |
Welcome to The Life Stages Series! As astrology is so cyclical in nature (aka predictable), there are certain transits that we all experience at certain ages. In our mid-to-late 20s we experience both a Jupiter square and trine, some very notable Lilith transits, and the infamous Saturn Return. Whether you are coming up on this 25-30 age range, are currently experiencing it, or reflecting back, this episode aims to help explain the energies we all feel via transits on the collective journey through our late 20s. | |||
| 215 Mars in Virgo or 6th House | 25 Aug 2024 | 00:57:56 | |
Happy Virgo season! Do you know or love a Mars in Virgo? Do YOU have Mars in Virgo? Mars is all about our drive, physical movement, and what gets us hot (angry and horny). Mars shows itself in dedicated, practical, and hardworking ways when expressed in the sign of Virgo. Working towards being detail-oriented without getting too slowed down by the small stuff, this placement sure appreciates when their work matters and is meticulously executed. | |||
| 206 Venus in Cancer or Fourth House | 23 Jun 2024 | 00:53:26 | |
Happy Cancer season and welcome to our FINAL Venus episode! Cancer Venus is a kind and family oriented sign that is constantly seeking security. While they are apt to ride the feelings wave, as all Cancer placements are wont to do, those with Venus in Cancer are exceptionally nurturing and devoted. Do you have Venus in Cancer? How are you affected when Venus is in the sign of Cancer? A big thank you to everyone who contributed to our Venus questionnaire this Venus season! | |||
| 117 Vesta: The Asteroid of Accomplishment & Pleasuree | 09 Oct 2022 | 00:49:17 | |
This week, we continue riding on the Asteroid Train and bring you some researched information on Vesta: the asteroid of inner success. Join us as we discuss how we embody accomplishment and where we seek pleasure as well as how to use Vesta's feminine urge to commit and succeed. Don't know anything about the asteroids? Not to worry, we're all learning! | |||
| 116 The Reality Is...I’m Really Intense: Astro Ramble #7 | 02 Oct 2022 | 00:53:10 | |
We're back atcha with a fab segment of "Am I the A**hole," as well as some INSTRUMENTAL astro-talk! Both light and deep, as always, the firestorm trio is here for the laughs this episode and also here for the intense talk. Are you a fellow Scorpio moon who doesn't want the light to shine on their emotions? Where is it you find yourself hiding and where is Scorpio in your chart? All these good questions and more in our latest astro ramble! | |||
| 115 Mercury in Libra or 7th House | 25 Sep 2022 | 01:10:47 | |
This week, Join Mimí and Ciera as we discuss Mercury in Libra (as well as introduce a new concept called Butt Astrology 🤣🙈 ) Take a shot of water every time we use the word harmony because talking about Libra, you know we had to touch on the topic of balance! Also meet Bri, our social justice warrior interviewee, as we contradict the beliefs that Libras are quiet and non-confrontational. | |||
| 114 Ceres: The Asteroid of Self-Nourishment | 18 Sep 2022 | 00:46:38 | |
In this episode we talk all about Ceres! Ceres is one of the four major asteroids that represent different aspects of the feminine spirit. Ceres rules fertility, agriculture, caregiving, grief, self-care, and much more. We really unlock the power behind the ROOT of our need for self care in this episode. Join us for another educational deep dive that is veryyyy easy (and beneficial) to get sucked into... | |||
| 113 It Ends With Us Analysis | 11 Sep 2022 | 00:38:16 | |
Join Ciera and Martha as we discuss the ridiculously popular novel "It Ends With Us" by Colleen Hoover. What. A. Book. We both devoured this book and relived it in this episode with an astrological lens! We discuss all of the main characters, what zodiac traits they exhibited in the book, and came to some great astrological insights. Jump down the rabbit hole with us as we get into it with our first official novel analysis! Fans of Colleen Hoover you do NOT want to miss this one!
Spoiler alert is definitely in effect if you haven't read this book and TW for mention of abuse in the plot. | |||
| 112 The Moon is Wet...Obviously: Astrology Ramble #6 | 04 Sep 2022 | 00:45:03 | |
We're back with another rambly ramble! Mimí introduces another amazing segment: The Rulership Game! Join us guess what planet/sign rules rainbows, tantrums, and much more. We also skim the surface of the absolutely fascinating topic of dispositors, and compare the three sings of each element to see which ones stand out most in our minds. What sign are you and what signs were you raised by? All good questions and more during this ramble! | |||
| 111 Black Moon Lilith | 28 Aug 2022 | 00:56:44 | |
This week's topic: Black Moon Lilith. Join us as we discuss how to find Lilith in your chart, what she means, and how to manage her energy. Lilith brings up a feminine fire in all of us and, being the fire trio that we are, you are sure to hear some strong opinions about sexuality, feminist thoughts, and how women are being represented in today's society. | |||
| 110 Mercury in Virgo or 6th House | 21 Aug 2022 | 01:35:47 | |
This week, we're chatting all things Virgo! But more specifically.... Mercury in Virgo. Join us in this episode as we discuss how we perceive Virgo's need for purity, order, and desire to serve others. Definitely a complex sign to wrap your head around, this one is chock full of information and experience! | |||
| 109 Tents... Are So Neptunian: Astro Ramble #5 | 14 Aug 2022 | 01:05:23 | |
This week, join us as we ramble about a plethora of subjects including a new segment from Mimí, camping and the 12th house, looking at your chart for past lives, and much more! We absolutely love chatting astrology in every way. From driving habits to mental health, let us know your favorite part of this week's ramble! | |||
| 108 Exposing Martha: A Solar Return Story | 07 Aug 2022 | 00:58:54 | |
This week, we’re giving our listeners a peek at what a solar return reading looks like (while exposing Martha in the meantime!) It’s our favorite Leo’s birthday and we’re here to make predictions using Profections and Solar Return Charts! Come join us as we celebrate the in-depth beauty that is Martha and the magical year she is beginning today! | |||
| 205 Saturn in Your Chart: Part 1 | 16 Jun 2024 | 00:48:33 | |
Get ready for a Saturn deep dive! Ciera and Mimí are here to talk about everything Saturnian, including the infamous Saturn Return. What is your Saturn Return? What other Saturn cycles show up in your lifetime? If you have any questions about Saturn, this episode aims to answer it. One side restriction, one side reward, Saturn is the strict, but fair teacher that is here to make sure we learn our life-lessons. Speaking of sides...are you more of a Daddy Saturn or a Father Saturn? Stay tuned for our part 2 where we go over Saturn through each sign of the zodiac! | |||
| 107 Narwhal Breakdown: The Animal Analysis | 31 Jul 2022 | 00:39:47 | |
Tune in for our fluffiest analysis ever...in more ways than one! Ciera, Mimí, and Martha talk about a very random grouping of animals and discuss which astrological energy they give off! We know you all have been wondering what vibes giraffes and elephants give off, right? Although none of us expected the Mimí-meltdown that the mention of narwhals ensued...join us for some fluffy chats and laughs! | |||
| 106 Mercury in Leo or 5th House | 24 Jul 2022 | 01:00:50 | |
Welcome to season 3! This season's focus planet is..........MERCURY!!! Let's dive into mercury with a fiery bang! Bring on the Leo love! In this episode we discuss Mercury and how it shows up in the ways we think, learn, and communicate. Martha, our very own Leo Mercury, gives us her personal insights, and then we interview the amazing Aileen to share some further Leo Mercury insights. Tune in for a fun, new, fiery season! | |||
| 105 Am I the A**hole?: Astrology Ramble #4 | 17 Jul 2022 | 01:01:24 | |
We sure do love our rambles, and this one is no exception! Mimí introduces an amazing new segment of our rambles, and all three of us discuss our fears, puzzle preferences, and more. Do you love sudoku? Hate it? Where's your Mercury? Join us for some zodiac career chats and, as always, a good laugh! | |||
| 104 Cancer Moon Part 2 | 10 Jul 2022 | 01:20:53 | |
Tune in for our very last moon interviews! How fitting to end on Cancer moons...the sign ruled by the moon! In this episode we interview Andrew and Danielle and dive into all the emotions, nostalgia, family, and more. We all can certainly learn something from these very emotionally-aware Cancer moons, whether it be self expression or cartoon trivia! Happy Cancer season to everyone and thanks for joining us on this wild, moon sign ride! | |||
| 103 Decans and Degrees | 03 Jul 2022 | 00:43:40 | |
Thinking caps at the ready! In this amazingly informational episode, Mimí (with minimal additional help ;) from Ciera and Martha) tells us all about decans and degrees! Ever heard the age-old May Geminis vs. June Geminis? July Leos vs. August Leos? Well, decans actually help explain that little battle! If you are wanting to dive even further into your placements, both decans and degrees are a way of getting an extra nuance of flavor to each of your placements. Join us for this astro deep dive! | |||
| 102 Cancer Moon Part 1 | 23 Jun 2022 | 01:05:38 | |
And that's a wrap! With this Cancer moon episode we have officially wrapped up our season on moon signs! In this episode we dive into the deep and wild oceans of lunar Cancers. As Cancer is naturally ruled by the moon, these lunar Cancerians have an extra deep level of emotional and intuitive perceptions. Tune in to learn about how everyone can best take advantage of when the moon is in Cancer, as well as find out why so many cancer placements just radiate comfort and caring energy. | |||
| 101 Juneteenth Special | 19 Jun 2022 | 00:48:03 | |
In this special historical episode Mimí, Martha, and Ciera share stories about three incredible women of color to commemorate Juneteenth. Join us as we discuss the amazing lives of Audre Lord, Alice Allison Dunnigan, and Viola Desmond. We dive into their lifetime achievements, as well as their astrological placements, in an effort to highlight historical figures of color that we don't often learn about. This episode in brought to you all with only positive intentions, pushing through some discomfort in order to shed a light on these extraordinary women. We welcome any and all constructive criticism as well as education where we might have gotten it wrong. Tune in to learn how we can see some great achievements through astrology! | |||
| 100th Episode! | 12 Jun 2022 | 01:04:01 | |
We did it!! We made it to 100!! Join Ciera, Martha, and Mimí for a very special celebratory episode! In this episode we answer questions from our listeners (as a huge thanks to being here for 100 awesome episodes!). We talk about why time matters in your birth chart, predictive astrology, compatibility, tattoos, and more! Part Q&A, part ramble, our 100th episode is definitely not one to miss! Tune in because HUNDED. | |||
| 99 Gemini Moon Part 2 | 05 Jun 2022 | 01:44:05 | |
Let the Gemini magic continue! In true Gemini placement fashion, this episode is full of amazing conversation and insights. Clea and Jacquie share their experience as lunar Geminis in a way that only this placement could! Tune in for some thought provoking conversation, lots of laughs, and perhaps the best 'what is something not a lot of people know about you' stories EVER shared on this podcast! | |||
| 98 Mamma Mia Analysis | 29 May 2022 | 01:01:25 | |
Here we go again! Join Ciera and Mimí fangirl *ahem* discuss the amazing Mamma Mia cast and characters! While this is a super fun and silly episode, the astrology behind the cast of Mamma Mia is actually CRAZY. Tune in for a great and musical time! | |||
| 204 Enneagram & Astrology: 8, 9, 1 | 09 Jun 2024 | 00:51:14 | |
Welcome to our new mini-series! Ciera and Mimí bring astrology to another popular personality type: Enneagrams! There are nine Enneagram personality types, and those nine personality types make up three triads. The first triad we will be discussing is The Gut Triad. The three Enneagrams that make up the The Gut Triad are 8, 9, and 1. These types operate from fear: 8s externalize it, 9s ignore it, and 1s internalize it. Are any of these your Enneagram type? Do you agree that these three numbers have some very clear zodiac signs associated with them based on their descriptions? Tune in and let us know! | |||
| 97 Gemini Moon Part 1 | 22 May 2022 | 01:06:23 | |
Happy Gemini season! This episode is jam-packed with all the Gemini moon info, coming to you from some Gemini moon experts (we're surrounded)!! Martha, Mimí, and Ciera get into all the good details on these lunar twins, as well as discuss and debate the difference between Gemini sun and moon placements. Even if you have no planets in Gemini, this episode also goes over how to best harness the Gemini energy this Gemini season. Honoring Geminis in the best way we can- this episode is informationally packed! | |||
| 96 HUNDED! pets, reading, insecurities, and more: Astro Ramble #3 | 15 May 2022 | 01:03:34 | |
In this quality astro ramble Mimí, Ciera, and Martha chat about alllll the things! We discuss pet astrology (do you know your pet's zodiac sign?) as well as which placements and planets influence your nonfiction vs fiction preferences! We get deep, as we do, talking about insecurities, and Martha coins her infamous 'hunded' response...so basically don't miss this gem of an episode. | |||
| 95 Taurus Moon Part 2 | 08 May 2022 | 01:41:01 | |
Keeping this cow in the sunny field energy going strong!! In this episode we talk to the adventurous, spirited Therese (mom of our very own Mimí!!) about her life as a Taurus moon. We also, of course, interview Mimí on her own Taurus moon experiences! This episode is filled with insightful looks into the life of Lunar Taureans, how they can show up differently depending on different astrological placements, and see the beauty of hereditary astrology in real time. Get ready to appreciate textures, tastes, and all the senses during these very sensual Taurus moon interviews! | |||
| MBC: Yoga for Witches with Sarah Robinson | 04 May 2022 | 00:39:21 | |
Welcome back to a special Magical Bookclub bonus episode! In this episode Ciera is joined by the lovely Sarah Robinson, author of Yoga for Witches. This book is a beautiful blend of magical and yoga practices and this episode divulges some of the magic behind the book! Everyone listening will surely leave this episode wanting to roll out their yoga mats, put on their witch's hats, and perhaps venture to England to experience some of the folklore magic! | |||
| 94 Children’s Astrological Charts | 01 May 2022 | 01:17:53 | |
You asked, we delivered! In this episode Ciera, Martha, and Mimí chat about children and their zodiac signs, both from parenting and educating perspectives. We answer listener questions about parent/child relationships, as well as look at some of our listeners' charts in relation to their children's charts! Looking at your child's chart should not be doom and gloom! Join us as we chat about the best placements to look at when it comes to teaching, communicating, and understanding your child's behavior in the grocery store....(bonus, if you are a teacher there's some tips and tricks for you too)! | |||
| 93 Taurus Moon Part 1 | 24 Apr 2022 | 01:17:07 | |
Happy Taurus season!! We are in the thick of spring and we are LOVING it! In this episode we discuss lunar Taureans in all their magnificence. As a Taurus moon herself, Mimí brings the expertise, which makes this a truly quality episode. If you are a Taurus moon or prominent Taurus placements- definitely tune in! If you don't, you're still in luck! We discuss how EVERYONE can best utilize the Taurus moon energy this Taurus season. | |||
| 92 Profections and Predictions- Mimí’s Birthday Extravaganza! | 17 Apr 2022 | 00:54:09 | |
Happy birthday to our favorite Aries co-host, Mimí! In this episode we talk all about profections which is a form of predictive astrology. Profections show us what parts of our chart will be 'lit up' in the upcoming year. In addition to profections, we cover Mimí's solar return chart for the year and see how both charts bring about many of the same things! | |||
| 91 Supporting BFF Character Analysis | 10 Apr 2022 | 00:48:51 | |
What would a main character be without their sassy BFF sidekick?? In this episode Ciera and Mimí speculate the zodiac signs of some amazing cinematic BFFs! Including, but not limited to: Gerald from Hey Arnold, Sydney Fife from I Love You Man, and the infamous Lily Moscovitz from The Princess Diaries. Come join us for some laughs in insatiable hot mess of an analysis. | |||
| 90 Aries Moon Part 2 | 03 Apr 2022 | 01:13:04 | |
Warriors welcome! We are joined in this episode by Amanda and Marie- two fiery, trailblazing Aries moons! Join us as we talk about the hilarious Aries chaos, the power of being uniquely yourself, and the importance your rising sign might play when it comes to your moon. Everyone is bound to be inspired by these Aries moon leaders! | |||
| 89 Feeling Empowered by Information: Astro Ramble #2 | 27 Mar 2022 | 01:09:09 | |
Join Martha, Mimí and Ciera for an astro ramble! This ramble covers the nodes, a bit of Saturn's return, retrograde planets, zodiac taste in music, and everything in between! From humor to trauma...we've got it all in this ramble episode. Tune in! | |||
| 203 Mean Girls Analysis | 02 Jun 2024 | 00:46:06 | |
Rewind the clock to 2004 and jump into this Mean Girls analysis with us!! Mimí and Ciera discuss one of the most iconic millennial cinematic treasures of all time and do it through a lens of astrology! Do you agree that Regina's rage is fueled by an Aries moon? How about the rest of The Plastics? This analysis goes over the main characters (including Kevin G, obvi), as well as the legendary cast. Join us for this epic throwback, and stop trying to make 'fetch' happen...it's not going to happen. | |||
| 88 Aries Moon Part 1 | 20 Mar 2022 | 00:45:29 | |
Happy Aries season and welcome to the start of another astrological year! This episode is all about our fiery soul friends...the trailblazing Aries moons! We discuss the difference between Aries suns and Aries moons, the need for fast-paced independence, and how these lunar rams (and all of us, really) can benefit from responding instead of reacting. Tune in for not only some great Aries moon info, but, as always, a never ending supply of tangents and chuckles. | |||
| MBC: A Year of Mystical Thinking with Emma Howarth | 16 Mar 2022 | 00:49:50 | |
What's up bonus episode?! In this exceptionally magical episode Ciera interviews author Emma Howarth and discuss the mystical year that resulted in a very mystical book. Whether or not you've been reading along with @magical.bookclub everyone is sure to feel inspired to make the everyday a bit more magical after this episode. At the very tail end of this Pisces season, Emma also shares some of her favorite parts about being a Pisces! Get your mermaid tail ready and dive into this enchanting episode with us! | |||
| 87 Pisces Moon Part 2 | 13 Mar 2022 | 01:20:15 | |
We're back, fishes! WOW! What an incredible interview episode! Our first interview Marie Tabata dives deep into the Pisces waters (and self awareness) with us, and then the legendary astrologer Sheilaa Hite joins us to share her astrological knowledge and insight on more than just being a Pisces moon. Both of these exceptional fishes blew us out of the water with their insightful views- no surprise coming from these intuitive and perceptive souls! Tune in, you won't want to miss this one! | |||
| 86 Rebirth! Astrology Ramble Firestorm Style | 06 Mar 2022 | 00:56:46 | |
A momentous episode!!! A huge, official welcome to Mimí and Martha as they join Ciera as official co-hosts of TSMMDI! While Ciera is the mother of this podcast baby, Tara, the father, has graciously passed the torch in full support of the pod-adoption by these two new fiery moms. Join us for a fun chat about how Ciera, Martha, and Mimí came to know each other, and then further join us as we discuss descendent signs, a little scandalous compatibility, and the current transits happening. Lots of laughs and love here- don't miss it! | |||
| 85 Pisces Moon Part 1 | 27 Feb 2022 | 00:47:27 | |
Happy Pisces season fishes!!!! Come dream with us as Ciera and Martha discuss this magical moon placement....and if it is in fact more/less/equally as magical as Pisces sun. We discuss their amazing ability to mirror the emotions of those around them, and also how they might need to peace out sometimes for that exact reason.... | |||
| 84 Encanto Analysis | 20 Feb 2022 | 00:58:57 | |
Join us for a fun, magical, Disney analysis! Ciera and Mimí discuss the fantastic female characters of Encanto, dabbling a bit in hereditary astrology. With all this love of home and Casita, it's no surprise that there is a lot of Cancer energy in this cast of colorful characters! Join in for some magic, and mild astrological debates on whether or not Luisa is a cap moon..., as we discuss the Family Madrigal! | |||
| 83 Aquarius Moon Part 2 | 13 Feb 2022 | 01:40:14 | |
No one ever accused an Aquarius moon of blending in, and that holds true for our amazing Aquarius moon guests! We chat about all things creepy and cool with Emily (warning about deep true crime talk) as well as adventures with the multi-lingual Esteban! Tune into get a deeper look into one of the most elusive and unique moon signs. | |||
| 82 Major Aspects in Astrology | 06 Feb 2022 | 01:15:49 | |
The long awaited aspects episode!! Have you been wondering what all the shapes in your chart mean?? Have you heard words like conjunct or sextile and wondered what they actually mean? This episode is for you!! Ciera and Mimí dive in deep and discuss the 5 major aspects (conjunction, sextile, square, trine, opposition) and give examples from listeners' charts to help explain how they show up! A densely awesome episode, not to be missed! | |||
| 81 The Witcher Analysis | 30 Jan 2022 | 00:51:27 | |
Toss a coin to your Witcher! Oh astro of plenty! Join us for a very fun analysis on the hit-series The Witcher! Ciera and Martha discuss the main characters and speculate their zodiac signs, as well as compare them to the actors' signs. No monster warning necessary (unless you count this monstrously attractive cast). Tune in! | |||
| 80 Aquarius Moon Part 1 | 23 Jan 2022 | 00:59:27 | |
It's hard to even come up with a description for an Aquarius Moon episode because Aquarius Moons are so indescribable! Perhaps one of the most unique placements of the zodiac, moon in Aquarius has an unconventional way of seeing, feeling, and approaching emotions. Join us this episode as Ciera and Martha discuss these amazing humanitarians and dive into the many intriguing, weird, and lovable facets of being an Aquarius moon. | |||
| 202 Aspects: Moon and Mercury | 26 May 2024 | 01:03:44 | |
Welcome back to our Aspects series where we are diving into aspects, aka the different relationships, between two planets. This episode is all about the moon and Mercury! The moon represents our emotional self and how we feel safe, and Mercury is our processing system. We can also look to BOTH of these 'planets' when it comes to memories- the moon being our emotional memories and Mercury being our logical memories. The different aspects we will be going over are: Moon conjunct Mercury, Moon sextile Mercury, Moon trine Mercury, Moon square Mercury, and Moon opposition Mercury. All of these aspects will be discussed through the lens of a natal chart, as well as composite, synastry, and transits. As the two fastest moving 'planets,' we sure notice these two interacting regularly! Do you have any of these aspects in your chart? | |||
| 79 Capricorn Moon Part 2 | 16 Jan 2022 | 01:29:39 | |
In this episode we interview two exceptionally special Capricorn moons! Tune in to hear how both Margaret and Lacey tap into their cap moon energies to achieve their goals, as well as hear them openly share the struggles that come along with being a Capricorn moon. Filled with lots of heartfelt chats, as well as lots of laughs, you won't want to miss episode filled with cap moon goodness! | |||
| 78 Rulerships and ’Empty’ Houses in Astrology | 09 Jan 2022 | 00:56:03 | |
A long-awaited discussion on EMPTY houses in your birth chart and how they are NOT EMPTY, but rather houses with no planets in them! Ciera and Mimí give all the info on how to dissect and understand your houses with no planets in them, as well as discuss some charts sent in by listeners! Every house has a natural ruler, but your ascendent determines which signs rule YOUR houses! | |||
| 77 Capricorn Moon Part 1 | 02 Jan 2022 | 01:23:19 | |
Happy New Year! We are starting the new year off with a BANG with Ciera's long awaited episode......it's Capricorn Moon season!!!!!! Tune in to hear one of our most detailed episodes yet. Ciera and Martha talk all about the emotional side of Capricorn moons, how they compare to Capricorn suns, how Capricorns are the true bones of everything, and so much more!
Special thanks to Capricorn Moon Facebook group members for sharing your thoughts and experiences! | |||