The Astro Garden

In this installment of The Astro Garden, I am excited to welcome one of my teachers and favorite astrologers, Britten LaRue. We discuss her discovery of astrology at a time of great personal change, how she has evolved from student to professional to teacher, her experiences becoming an author, publisher of her own work, and someone whose work is published by a traditional publishing house, in addition to many other magical tidbits along the way. ABOUT BRITTEN LARUE Britten spends much of her time speaking and writing as a teacher, an author, and a professional astrologer. But she feels most powerful when she listens. In her work as an intuitive guide, she has built a powerful talent as a professional listener. Her clients seek out her skill as a spaceholder not to be told what to do or to be given answers, but to see their own wisdom reflected back to them. And as someone who has learned to trust in her own self-authority, she’d have it no other way. Britten’s deepest calling is to be a midwife for those in the process of birthing their own inner knowing, healing from shame, and learning to trust themselves again with the reckless freedom they deserve. Find Britten’s work, including her courses, books, and 1:1 offerings at brittenlarue.com [http://brittenlarue.com]. Registration has just opened for her inaugural cohort of Unshaming Your Chart [https://brittenlarue.com/course/unshaming-your-chart/], beginning December 18th! Across 8 sessions, Unshaming Your Chart opens the way for a relationship to your birth chart that’s liberated from the shame economy — I can personally attest to Britten’s “Unshaming” re-frame being an absolutely HUGE part of my growth the past few months — it is 100% worth checking this out if you are feeling drawn to it. Britten also generously shares on her brilliant Instagram, @brittenlarue , as well as on one of my favorite astrology podcasts, Moon to Moon [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moon-to-moon/id1503553925]. I hope this all finds you well in this soupy, swirly astrology we are currently in the thick of. If you’re getting seasick, just stick with us a little longer. The tides are turning. xo, Janessa Get full access to This is ASTROLOGY, By Jove! at byjoveastrology.substack.com/subscribe [https://byjoveastrology.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Today, on the first day of Sagittarius Season 2024, I am excited to present the first of a series of 12 teachings I am calling The Essence of the Signs, starting with Sagittarius! In this teaching, I dive into the archetype of Sagittarius by digging into the modality, element, and ruler of this sign, and by taking a walk through the 12 houses of Sagittarius rising, examining how the journey from cardinal to fixed to mutable signs through the houses helps build a story that culminates in the essence of Sagittarius. I’ve included some visual references below to complement your listening. Enjoy! Janessa Sagittarius rising whole sign chart, courtesy of astro-seek.com [http://astro-seek.com]. The Planetary Joys, courtesy of Chris Brennan, https://www.hellenisticastrology.com/the-planetary-joys.pdf [https://www.hellenisticastrology.com/the-planetary-joys.pdf]. Get full access to This is ASTROLOGY, By Jove! at byjoveastrology.substack.com/subscribe [https://byjoveastrology.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

We build capacity for change and discomfort by taking care of ourselves. Today, I’m sharing my top tips for increasing our ability to help others through slow and steady feeding and care of the individual. It’s not sexy, but we need to start here. Get full access to This is ASTROLOGY, By Jove! at byjoveastrology.substack.com/subscribe [https://byjoveastrology.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

This week on The Astro Garden, I had the pleasure of chatting with Kira Ryberg about how she “accidentally” became an astrologer and how she has grown her practice to include writing, teaching, and self-publishing her own astro guidebooks. We also get to talk about how becoming a mother has since changed the way she practices and approaches things with clients. Kira offers all kinds of options for people interested in learning more about astrology, including readings, guidebooks, extensive writing on her blog and Patreon, and a course for electional astrology over on her website, kiraryberg.com [http://kiraryberg.com]. You can also find her on Instagram @kirastrologyy and on Twitter @kirastrology, where she so generously shares her astro insight with the public. Get full access to This is ASTROLOGY, By Jove! at byjoveastrology.substack.com/subscribe [https://byjoveastrology.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

The moon was in the cards about ten different ways today, so we’re talking more about her on this lovely Moon Day. I share some thoughts about my moon placement and how that has shaped how I think about the moon and approach interpreting her for others. I also announce that I will be going live over on Instagram at 10 am CT this Friday, November 1st to talk about the 4th house! Bring your questions! Hope to see you there! xo, Janessa Get full access to This is ASTROLOGY, By Jove! at byjoveastrology.substack.com/subscribe [https://byjoveastrology.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]