The Cosmic Dispatch

It’s been a long time since I’ve done an “OTC” episode! These episodes are less structured and more illustrative. I invited Anastasia Wasco, writer, editor, and psychospiritual guide to talk about her experience of the Gemini-Sagittarius axis. Not only does she have a Sagittarius stellium (including Mercury in Sadge), but she’s also a Gemini rising. She’s pretty much the embodiment of the current situation along that Gemini-Sagittarius axis this month: Mercury rx Sadge opposite Jupiter rx Gemini (mutual reception in detriment). I kind of just let her run free with her narrative, as I thought it was such an experiential representation of how Mercury moves through Sagittarius, especially when it’s retrograde: it jumps timelines, it explores, it detours, and extrapolates. It doesn’t give what’s expected or asked for, and yet...it does. It does it in its own oblique, philosophical way. Instead of simply answering, it expands. Topics discussed in this episode: Monomyth vs. other story structures Neurodivergence and animism Jupiter rx aspects in December: Jupiter opposite Mercury 12/4 & 12/26, sun opposite Jupiter 12-7, Venus trine Jupiter 12/19, Jupiter square Saturn 12-24 (second hit). The 12/7 triple conjunction of Pluto, Venus, and Ceres at 0 degrees Aquarius and the Persephone myth Bottlenecks of information “The forest for the trees” Data without meaning, beliefs without facts Confirmation bias and propaganda Projecting our own stories on empty, broken, or incomplete narratives Coherence and picking things apart Critical thinking vs. indoctrination Philip K. Dick via Lithub Book a consultation or private group class with Cory: www.astrologybycory.com [http://www.astrologybycory.com/]    *Gift Certificates Available* Body Intelligence class and private session sign ups: bodyintelligence@gmail.com Newsletter sign up: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/2JNX43D [https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/2JNX43D] More about Anastasia: www.anastasiawasko.com [http://www.anastasiawasko.com/] The Show: The Cosmic Dispatch [https://thecosmicdispatch.buzzsprout.com/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thecosmicdispatch/] | Newsletter [https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/2JNX43D] The Creator: Cory Nakasue [https://www.astrologybycory.com/] | Monthly Horoscopes [https://www.chronogram.com/author/cory-nakasue] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bodyintel/] The Keeper of the Questions: Mandee Sheeler [https://www.mandeesheeler.com/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mandeesheeler/]

In this episode Cory gives a quick and dirty breakdown of the major transits of December, with an introduction to Mars’ upcoming retrograde through Leo. For a deep and circuitous dive into Sagittarius, Mercury’s retrograde and opposition to Jupiter stay tuned for an Off The Chart episode coming shortly. Book a consultation or private group class with Cory, and buy gift certificates: www.astrologybycory.com Body Intelligence class and private session sign ups: bodyintelligence@gmail.com Newsletter sign up [ https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/2JNX43D] Monthly horoscopes [https://www.chronogram.com/category/monthly-forecast-2124623] Astrology 101 series [ https://www.chronogram.com/category/astrology-101-21375447] The Show: The Cosmic Dispatch [https://thecosmicdispatch.buzzsprout.com/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thecosmicdispatch/] | Newsletter [https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/2JNX43D] The Creator: Cory Nakasue [https://www.astrologybycory.com/] | Monthly Horoscopes [https://www.chronogram.com/author/cory-nakasue] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bodyintel/] The Keeper of the Questions: Mandee Sheeler [https://www.mandeesheeler.com/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mandeesheeler/]

Charles Bukowski’s oft quoted “Find what you love and let it kill you,” always felt very Scorpionic to me. Especially lately, as I witness so much all-or-nothing behavior in the lives of friends, clients, and multiple groups of people. Whether its through martyrdom, power-hoarding, compulsive behavior, or ecstatic surrender, this Scorpio season is probably the most exacting Scorpio season I’ve lived through. In this episode I explore how this double-edged sword of a quote can symbolize unmatched creative and destructive power. Other topics in this episode include: The somatics of the sign of Scorpio Interacting with the dead (or ghosts of memory and history) through astrology November forecast featuring the Mars-Pluto opposition Pluto’s last days in Capricorn, featuring the Pluto return of the USA A bit about Mercury's retrograde in Sagittarius, Pluto’s entrance into Aquarius, and learning to hold multiple truths at the same time (and also let go of them as they change). Books mentioned: The Astrology of Fate by Liz Greene, and The Dream and the Underworld by James Hillman Book a consultation with Cory: https://www.astrologybycory.com/services [https://www.astrologybycory.com/services] The Show: The Cosmic Dispatch [https://thecosmicdispatch.buzzsprout.com/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thecosmicdispatch/] | Newsletter [https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/2JNX43D] The Creator: Cory Nakasue [https://www.astrologybycory.com/] | Monthly Horoscopes [https://www.chronogram.com/author/cory-nakasue] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bodyintel/] The Keeper of the Questions: Mandee Sheeler [https://www.mandeesheeler.com/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mandeesheeler/]

Today Cory walks us through the Gates of Hades (aka the autumnal equinox) with an October forecast, and a breakdown of the ultimate Libra solar eclipse and full moon in Aries. This solar eclipse is conjoined with the south node, Mercury, and Lilith. The asteroid Juno hangs out with this eclipse as well. That’s a lot of Libra material begging to be reckoned with. When do things like diplomacy, the rules of engagement, decorum, and codes of conduct do more to maintain inequities than to resolve injustice? How can the individuating powers or Aries create opportunities for authentic connection? The Aries-Libra situation gets flipped on its head this month and we can use the archetypes more effectively by working with them counter-intuitively. The words “relating,” and “relationship” make up about 60% of the words used in this episode. October really churns with these two big lunations whose rulers (Venus and Mars) are in signs of their antithesis AND configured to each other (and Saturn) by a grand water trine.  In the second half of the episode Cory continues the Aries- Libra-self-other-flip-the-script-fest. Some points to ponder: When is civility barbaric? When is domestication violent? What is the self? Where is it located? Do I need relationships to build a sense of self? How are repulsion and attraction the same thing? How do divisions within myself show up in my external reality? Films mentioned: I Heart Huckabees and Triangle of Sadness Sign up for seasonal newsletter [https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/2JNX43D] Book a consultation [https://www.astrologybycory.com/services] Cory on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bodyintel/] The Cosmic Dispatch on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thecosmicdispatch/]  The Cosmic Dispatch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@thecosmicdispatch] The Show: The Cosmic Dispatch [https://thecosmicdispatch.buzzsprout.com/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thecosmicdispatch/] | Newsletter [https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/2JNX43D] The Creator: Cory Nakasue [https://www.astrologybycory.com/] | Monthly Horoscopes [https://www.chronogram.com/author/cory-nakasue] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bodyintel/] The Keeper of the Questions: Mandee Sheeler [https://www.mandeesheeler.com/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mandeesheeler/]

In today’s episode, Cory and shea in the catskills do a deep dive into the sign of Virgo and talk about their latest offering, Getting Through it Together, an astrology and tarot container designed to help everyone work creatively with the intense astrology of the upcoming eclipses and the sociopolitical pressure-cooker we’re in.  *Also, I have some Mercury Rx corrections for the beginning of the show. I was speaking off-the-cuff about some dates w/o notes and am still disoriented after a few weeks of travel: 1.Jupiter-Saturn square and full moon Aquarius took place 8-19 (not 20) 2.The Great Conjunction marks the official shift from a 200-year period during which Jupiter and Saturn made conjunctions primarily in Earth signs into a 200-year period of conjunctions in Air signs (again, not 20)  Topics include: Brief review of the astrology of summer and Jupiter’s square to Saturn Archetypal Virgo in pop-astrology, mythology, and ancient astrology Virgo in the tarot Fixing, mending, repairing, editing, and organizing...getting our hands dirty Practical applications, usefulness, devotion and service Virgo’s role in states of chaos. “Find the helpers” Critical engagement vs. Bypassing Skills, techniques, practice, and discipline Sexual sovereignty Perfectionism and Martyrdom The Virgo-Pisces axis Our personal relationships with Virgo In the second half of the show Cory offers a short forecast for the month of September, and a primer on eclipses and the upcoming lunar eclipse in Pisces. Featured Guest: https://www.sheainthecatskills.com/ [https://www.sheainthecatskills.com/] Workshop sign up: https://www.sheainthecatskills.com/getting-thru-it-together-series [https://www.sheainthecatskills.com/getting-thru-it-together-series] Show Host: https://www.astrologybycory.com/ [https://www.astrologybycory.com/] The Show: The Cosmic Dispatch [https://thecosmicdispatch.buzzsprout.com/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thecosmicdispatch/] | Newsletter [https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/2JNX43D] The Creator: Cory Nakasue [https://www.astrologybycory.com/] | Monthly Horoscopes [https://www.chronogram.com/author/cory-nakasue] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bodyintel/] The Keeper of the Questions: Mandee Sheeler [https://www.mandeesheeler.com/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mandeesheeler/]