61. Astrology Techniques You Haven’t Tried Yet: Horary, Solar Returns, Zodiacal Releasing

61. Astrology Techniques You Haven’t Tried Yet: Horary, Solar Returns, Zodiacal Releasing

Grab your Theme of the Year + Mini Big 3 Reading here: https://stan.store/chartedbysarahmichelle/p/mini-big-three-reading [https://stan.store/chartedbysarahmichelle/p/mini-big-three-reading] Ever feel like you’ve learned everything about your chart… but then realize astrology is endless? There’s always a new layer, a new lens, a new way to see your life. From the moment you think you “know” astrology, there’s another technique to expand your perspective and deepen your understanding. In this episode, Sarah shares three advanced astrology techniques she’s been exploring: Horary, Solar Returns, and Zodiacal Releasing. She explains what each technique is, shares real-life examples from her own readings, and highlights why these approaches are fun, practical, and sometimes spooky in the best way. Tune in this week to understand how these techniques can answer questions, highlight yearly themes, and reveal long-term patterns. Whether you want to experiment for fun or integrate them into your own practice, this episode gives you the tools, examples, and resources to explore new depths of astrology - beyond the basics of sun, moon, and rising. What You'll Discover: * What Horary astrology is and how it answers specific questions in real-time. * How Solar Returns can highlight the themes and focus for your year ahead. * What Zodiacal Releasing reveals about chapters and cycles in your life. * How each technique layers differently with natal charts and annual profections. * Practical examples of readings Sarah has experienced herself. * Why these techniques are useful even if you’re already familiar with your chart. Featured on the Show: Shuly Rose: https://shulyrose.com/ [https://shulyrose.com/] Kira Ryberg: https://www.kiraryberg.com/ [https://www.kiraryberg.com/] Threads of Fate podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/threads-of-fate/id1819006731 [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/threads-of-fate/id1819006731] Daniel Norman: https://www.everhappening.com/ [https://www.everhappening.com/] Astro-Seek: https://www.astro-seek.com/ [https://www.astro-seek.com/] Austin Coppock: https://austincoppock.com/ [https://austincoppock.com/] 9. Annual Projections: The 12-Year Cycles Shaping Your Life: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/9-annual-profections-the-12-year-cycles-shaping-your-life/id1816788545?i=1000716433461 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/9-annual-profections-the-12-year-cycles-shaping-your-life/id1816788545?i=1000716433461] Visit for more information: https://cosmicgroupchat.com/ [https://cosmicgroupchat.com/] Come join the chat @CosmicGroupChatPod! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicgroupchatp [https://www.instagram.com/cosmicgroupchatpod/]od/ [https://www.instagram.com/cosmicgroupchat/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cosmicgroupchatpod [https://www.tiktok.com/@cosmicgroupchatpod] Mentioned in this episode: Get Your Theme of the Year + Mini Big 3 Reading! If you’ve ever wondered what your astrology chart says about this specific year of your life, I made something for you. It’s called the Theme of Your Year + Mini Big Three Reading. You’ll get a personalized breakdown of the theme shaping your current year using annual profections, plus a simple explanation of your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs with practical strategies you can actually use. Everything comes in an easy-to-read PDF delivered to your inbox within seven business days. You can grab yours for $33 here: https://stan.store/chartedbysarahmichelle/p/mini-big-three-reading

60. Cancer Season, Mercury Retrograde, and Emotional Clarity: July’s Monthly Mood Board

Grab your Theme of the Year + Mini Big 3 Reading here: https://stan.store/chartedbysarahmichelle/p/mini-big-three-reading [https://stan.store/chartedbysarahmichelle/p/mini-big-three-reading] Cancer season is here, and it’s not loud, it’s not flashy, but it is deeply personal. This month is asking you to go inward, feel what’s below the surface, and make space for clarity. And yes, it’s going to take some time to get there, but that’s exactly where the magic is. This week, I’m breaking down Cancer season through the three decans, showing you what each chapter of the sign brings. We’ll also hit all the key transits: Mars conjunct Uranus on July 4th, Mercury retrograde (and the cazimi!) mid-month, the new moon in Cancer on July 14th, and the Sun-Jupiter conjunction plus the Aquarius full moon at the end of the month. I’ll guide you through what all of this means in your life and how to use it to move intentionally and with clarity. By the end, you’ll have a roadmap for navigating July’s emotional, introspective, and transformative energy. You’ll know how to approach big decisions, when to slow down, and how to show up with the King of Swords energy. I’ll also give you rising sign-specific homework so you can take this guidance and apply it directly to your life. What You'll Discover: * How Cancer season’s three decans shape July’s emotional and practical energy. * How Mercury retrograde in Cancer will affect communication, reflection, and decisions. * What Mars conjunct Uranus on July 4th might bring in terms of sudden shifts or surprises. * How the new moon in Cancer on July 14th asks you to plant intentions from clarity. * The influence of the Sun-Jupiter conjunction and Aquarius full moon on July 29th. * Rising sign-specific guidance to navigate emotions, decisions, and personal growth. * How to use the King of Swords tarot card as a tool for clarity and truth in tricky moments. Visit for more information: https://cosmicgroupchat.com/ [https://cosmicgroupchat.com/] Come join the chat @CosmicGroupChatPod! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicgroupchatp [https://www.instagram.com/cosmicgroupchatpod/]od/ [https://www.instagram.com/cosmicgroupchat/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cosmicgroupchatpod [https://www.tiktok.com/@cosmicgroupchatpod] Mentioned in this episode: Get Your Theme of the Year + Mini Big 3 Reading! If you’ve ever wondered what your astrology chart says about this specific year of your life, I made something for you. It’s called the Theme of Your Year + Mini Big Three Reading. You’ll get a personalized breakdown of the theme shaping your current year using annual profections, plus a simple explanation of your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs with practical strategies you can actually use. Everything comes in an easy-to-read PDF delivered to your inbox within seven business days. You can grab yours for $33 here: https://stan.store/chartedbysarahmichelle/p/mini-big-three-reading

59. Your Rising Sign Explained: How It Shapes Your Life & Chart

Sign up for Cosmic Capacity: my astrology newsletter that gives you rising sign horoscopes, breaks down the key transits, and offers simple tips for you to stay grounded and intentional, no matter what life throws your way: https://stan.store/chartedbysarahmichelle [https://stan.store/chartedbysarahmichelle] Have you ever been told your rising sign is just a “mask” or the superficial layer people see first, and wondered, “So it doesn’t really matter?” Think again. Your rising sign isn’t a costume; it’s the first set of tools you were given to navigate your chart and your life. It sets the stage for everything else in your chart, shaping how you approach challenges, opportunities, and the world around you. In this episode, we’re breaking down rising signs in a very practical way. You’ll learn why the rising sign is so much more than first impressions, how it influences every house in your chart, and the unique gifts and challenges each rising sign brings. We walk through each sign’s energy, highlight reflective questions for personal growth, and share relatable, real-life examples of how rising signs show up in daily life. By the end, you’ll understand your rising sign as a resource, not a label. You’ll know how it equips you to navigate life, where it might challenge you, and how to leverage its strengths to live more aligned with your chart. This episode is a roadmap to using your rising sign as a powerful tool for self-awareness, clarity, and confidence. What You'll Discover: 1. Why your rising sign is more than just a first impression. 2. How your rising sign structures your chart and orients your houses. 3. The unique abilities and challenges each rising sign brings. 4. Reflective questions for understanding your rising sign in daily life. 5. How your rising sign interacts with other challenging placements. 6. Practical ways to leverage your rising sign as a tool, not a label. 7. Real-life examples showing how rising signs shape relationships, decisions, and self-expression. Featured on the Show: 1. Horoscope Weekly: Astrology with Aliza Kelly [https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/horoscope-weekly-astrology-with-aliza-kelly/id1761197575] 2. Check out Jamie Homeister’s Chakragraph work on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jamiehomeister/] Visit for more information: https://cosmicgroupchat.com/ [https://cosmicgroupchat.com/] Come join the chat @CosmicGroupChatPod! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicgroupchatp [https://www.instagram.com/cosmicgroupchatpod/]od/ [https://www.instagram.com/cosmicgroupchat/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cosmicgroupchatpod [https://www.tiktok.com/@cosmicgroupchatpod] Mentioned in this episode: Get Your Theme of the Year + Mini Big 3 Reading! If you’ve ever wondered what your astrology chart says about this specific year of your life, I made something for you. It’s called the Theme of Your Year + Mini Big Three Reading. You’ll get a personalized breakdown of the theme shaping your current year using annual profections, plus a simple explanation of your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs with practical strategies you can actually use. Everything comes in an easy-to-read PDF delivered to your inbox within seven business days. You can grab yours for $33 here: https://stan.store/chartedbysarahmichelle/p/mini-big-three-reading

58. Your Money vs Other People’s Money: The 2nd and 8th Houses Explained

Sign up for Cosmic Capacity: my astrology newsletter that gives you rising sign horoscopes, breaks down the key transits, and offers simple tips for you to stay grounded and intentional, no matter what life throws your way: https://stan.store/chartedbysarahmichelle [https://stan.store/chartedbysarahmichelle] Do you feel like money sometimes flows easily for you, and other times it’s mysteriously complicated? Or maybe you wonder why your partner or colleagues trigger certain financial patterns in your life? That’s the axis of your second and eighth houses talking, and it’s more fascinating than you might think. In this episode, we’re diving into your personal money axis: the second house, which shows how you earn, build, and value your own resources, and the eighth house, which reveals how you relate to other people’s money - think shared resources, investments, inheritances, and financial entanglements. Tune in this week to learn how your money habits and your shared financial dynamics are influenced by your chart, and how knowing your second and eighth house energies can help you navigate stability, abundance, and collaboration with clarity and ease. You’ll gain insight into your personal tendencies, how you’re wired to earn, and how to handle shared financial situations without stress or confusion. What You'll Discover: 1. What your second house reveals about your personal income, resources, and financial security. 2. How your eighth house shows your relationship to shared resources, other people’s money, and financial entanglements. 3. Why the second and eighth houses function as a dynamic axis in your chart. 4. How planetary placements in these houses influence your financial style and decision-making. 5. Why opposites (sister signs) complement each other in balancing personal vs shared finances. 6. Real-life applications for navigating money in partnerships, business, and inheritance. 7. How understanding your money axis can bring clarity, ease, and confidence to financial situations. Featured on the Show: 1. 53. How You Make Money: Your 2nd, 6th, and 10th Houses Explained: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/53-how-you-make-money-your-2nd-6th-and-10th-houses-explained/id1816788545?i=1000767521134 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/53-how-you-make-money-your-2nd-6th-and-10th-houses-explained/id1816788545?i=1000767521134] Visit for more information: https://cosmicgroupchat.com/ [https://cosmicgroupchat.com/] Come join the chat @CosmicGroupChatPod! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicgroupchatp [https://www.instagram.com/cosmicgroupchatpod/]od/ [https://www.instagram.com/cosmicgroupchat/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cosmicgroupchatpod [https://www.tiktok.com/@cosmicgroupchatpod] Mentioned in this episode: Get Your Theme of the Year + Mini Big 3 Reading! If you’ve ever wondered what your astrology chart says about this specific year of your life, I made something for you. It’s called the Theme of Your Year + Mini Big Three Reading. You’ll get a personalized breakdown of the theme shaping your current year using annual profections, plus a simple explanation of your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs with practical strategies you can actually use. Everything comes in an easy-to-read PDF delivered to your inbox within seven business days. You can grab yours for $33 here: https://stan.store/chartedbysarahmichelle/p/mini-big-three-reading

57. Your Cosmic Connection: A Beginner’s Guide to Synastry

Grab your Theme of the Year + Mini Big 3 Reading here: https://stan.store/chartedbysarahmichelle/p/mini-big-three-reading [https://stan.store/chartedbysarahmichelle/p/mini-big-three-reading] Have you ever wondered why the same person can feel totally different depending on who they’re with? Or why some relationships just click while others feel challenging? That’s the magic of synastry: the study of how two charts interact and the themes they activate for each person. In this episode, we break down synastry in a beginner-friendly way, focusing on the big three placements: Sun, Moon, and Rising. We explain how to compare charts, identify which houses are being activated, and understand the dynamics that each person brings into a relationship. Whether it’s family, friends, or romantic partners, synastry helps you see why a connection feels the way it does and what themes are highlighted when two people meet. By the end of this episode, you’ll know how to approach synastry without getting overwhelmed by technical jargon. You’ll learn how to identify what each placement activates in your chart, why two people can experience the same relationship differently, and practical ways to use this insight to improve connections in your life. This episode is a roadmap for understanding relationships through astrology in a fun, approachable way. What You'll Discover: 1. What synastry is and why it matters for all types of relationships. 2. How to compare Sun, Moon, and Rising placements between two charts. 3. How placements in specific houses activate themes in your life. 4. Why the same person can feel completely different with different people. 5. How to use synastry to understand relationship dynamics and patterns. 6. Beginner-friendly steps for analyzing charts without feeling overwhelmed. 7. How astrology can offer insight into friendships, family, and romantic connections. Featured on the Show: 1. VitalChek.com: https://vitalchek.com/v/ [https://vitalchek.com/v/] 2. 18. Your 12-House Tour: How the Houses Make Astrology Make Sense: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/18-your-12-house-tour-how-the-houses-make-astrology/id1816788545?i=1000725834542 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/18-your-12-house-tour-how-the-houses-make-astrology/id1816788545?i=1000725834542] Visit for more information: https://cosmicgroupchat.com/ [https://cosmicgroupchat.com/] Come join the chat @CosmicGroupChatPod! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicgroupchatp [https://www.instagram.com/cosmicgroupchatpod/]od/ [https://www.instagram.com/cosmicgroupchat/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cosmicgroupchatpod [https://www.tiktok.com/@cosmicgroupchatpod] Mentioned in this episode: Get Your Theme of the Year + Mini Big 3 Reading! If you’ve ever wondered what your astrology chart says about this specific year of your life, I made something for you. It’s called the Theme of Your Year + Mini Big Three Reading. You’ll get a personalized breakdown of the theme shaping your current year using annual profections, plus a simple explanation of your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs with practical strategies you can actually use. Everything comes in an easy-to-read PDF delivered to your inbox within seven business days. You can grab yours for $33 here: https://stan.store/chartedbysarahmichelle/p/mini-big-three-reading