3. Lots and Lots of Lots!

6. Comets in Astrology

Join Joli & Aswin as they sit down with astrologer and astrophotographer Rod Chang. Rod founded the Academy of Astrology UK and has studied astrology for over 3 decades. He can be frequently seen engaging with a wide variety of astrologers, particularly around mundane topics. He is also the author of the beautiful book, Comets in Astrology. In this episode, we discuss which comets Rod chooses to focus on, how we might conceptualise comets philosophically/as a part of a foundational cosmology. Aswin briefly touches on comets described in the Vedas, while Rod mentions the ancient Chinese records on comets and the interpretations that accompanied them--proving that observation of comets is not simply a "modern" thing. Comets as a time-tracking tool, disruptors, bookmarks, and indicators of that which inspires fills the wide-ranging conversation from multiple angles. It was a very satisfying discussion indeed! You can find out more about Rod's work & the webinar events he hosts here: https://www.academyofastrology.co.uk/ [https://www.academyofastrology.co.uk/]   And Rod's socials-- IG: https://www.instagram.com/rodaoauk/ [https://www.instagram.com/kiraryberg/] and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AOAUK1 [https://www.youtube.com/@AOAUK1] And Rod's beautiful book: https://www.wessexastrologer.com/product/comets-in-astrology/ [https://www.wessexastrologer.com/product/comets-in-astrology/] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Aswin is still enrolling students for his Diploma in Indian Astrology and you can join Batch 3 starting in June 2026. Find out more here: https://www.aswinsubramanyan.com/courses [https://www.aswinsubramanyan.com/courses] And you can support the publication of his upcoming book on Jyotisa here: https://www.aswinsubramanyan.com/supportthebook [https://www.aswinsubramanyan.com/supportthebook]   Find Aswin on social media-- IG: https://www.instagram.com/aswinsastrology/ [https://www.instagram.com/aswinsastrology/] Threads: https://www.threads.com/@aswinsastrology?hl=en [https://www.threads.com/@aswinsastrology?hl=en] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aswinsastrology [https://www.facebook.com/aswinsastrology] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/aswinsubramanyan.com [https://bsky.app/profile/aswinsubramanyan.com]   You can connect to Joli's work here: https://www.bodhimindful.com/ [https://www.bodhimindful.com/] And on social media-- Threads: https://www.threads.com/@bodhimindful?hl=en [https://www.threads.com/@bodhimindful?hl=en] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bodhimindful/ [https://www.facebook.com/bodhimindful/] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bodhimindful.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/bodhimindful.bsky.social] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bodhimindful IG: https://www.instagram.com/bodhimindful/ [https://www.instagram.com/bodhimindful/] Twitter: https://x.com/bodhi_mindful [https://x.com/bodhi_mindful]

5. Zodaical Releasing

Join Joli & Aswin as they sit down with astrologer Kira Ryberg to talk about all things ZR! Kira plans to release a 10-hour masterclass on ZR at the end of May 2026, so we thought it would be good idea to talk about this fascinating Hellenistic time lord system with someone who has really spent time honing how they use it. We discuss what actually IS Zodaical Releasing and why might people feel ZR isn't speaking to them. We also touch on Indic astrological traditions that have techniques that might be considered similar to ZR and the Lot of Fortune. And we speak on how might we parse the nuances between the different ZR levels and understand how a Level II or III Loosing of the Bond differs from a Level IV Loosing of the Bond.   You can find out more about Kira's work here: www.kiraryberg.com [http://www.kiraryberg.com] Kira's YouTube podcast https://youtube.com/@threadsoffatepodcast?si=Bm14G_u6xqc0DgZ2 [https://youtube.com/@threadsoffatepodcast?si=Bm14G_u6xqc0DgZ2]   And her socials-- IG: https://www.instagram.com/kiraryberg/ [https://www.instagram.com/kiraryberg/] Threads: https://www.threads.com/@kiraryberg?hl=en [https://www.threads.com/@kiraryberg?hl=en] Twitter/X: https://x.com/kirastrology [https://x.com/kirastrology] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kiraryberg.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/kiraryberg.bsky.social]   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Aswin is still enrolling students for his Diploma in Indian Astrology and you can join Batch 3 starting in June 2026. Find out more here: https://www.aswinsubramanyan.com/courses [https://www.aswinsubramanyan.com/courses] And you can support the publication of his upcoming book on Jyotisa here: https://www.aswinsubramanyan.com/supportthebook [https://www.aswinsubramanyan.com/supportthebook]   Find Aswin on social media-- IG: https://www.instagram.com/aswinsastrology/ [https://www.instagram.com/aswinsastrology/] Threads: https://www.threads.com/@aswinsastrology?hl=en [https://www.threads.com/@aswinsastrology?hl=en] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aswinsastrology [https://www.facebook.com/aswinsastrology] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/aswinsubramanyan.com [https://bsky.app/profile/aswinsubramanyan.com]   You can connect to Joli's work here: https://www.bodhimindful.com/ [https://www.bodhimindful.com/] And on social media-- Threads: https://www.threads.com/@bodhimindful?hl=en [https://www.threads.com/@bodhimindful?hl=en] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bodhimindful/ [https://www.facebook.com/bodhimindful/] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bodhimindful.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/bodhimindful.bsky.social] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bodhimindful IG: https://www.instagram.com/bodhimindful/ [https://www.instagram.com/bodhimindful/] Twitter: https://x.com/bodhi_mindful [https://x.com/bodhi_mindful]

4. The Astrology Couple

Joli and Aswin welcome Sam Reynolds and Jessica Irene to the show hot off the press with their recent engagement! In this episode, we hear some of the background stories of Sam's proposal to Jessica, the astrology they use--and don't use--in their every-day lives, and generally what it's like to be an astrology couple! The conversation meanders through philosophical thoughts and vignettes in the life of two people coming together with a shared love of the study of the stars. And of course we touch on synastry and what is worth zooming in on when looking at a couple's charts together :)   You can find and follow Jessica Irene here-- Website: https://www.dendraletheia.com/ [https://www.dendraletheia.com/] Social Media:@dendraletheia on blusky, IG, threads, X Email: dendraletheia@gmail.com [dendraletheia@gmail.com]   To learn more about Samuel Reynolds-- Website: https://www.unlockastrology.com/ [https://www.unlockastrology.com/] Social Media: @sfreynolds on IG and Threads Email: unlockastrology@gmail.com [unlockastrology@gmail.com] Sam offers consultations, teaching courses through Kepler College, as well as private mentorship. Sam is also the nominee for Marion D. March Regulus Award for Community Service at UAC 2026, sponsoring org members can vote May 5-June 4, 2026 Samuel's NORWAC 2026 lectures: 1. Malcom & Martin: Critical View of these Avatars of Activism through the Lens of Astrology 2. Using Astrology to thrive in your Fifties 3. Do We Still "Have a Dream?" The Astrology of the March on Washington and Now ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The 3rd Annual AstroSynergy Astrology Conference is coming up May 8, 9, and 10--you can find out more here: https://astrosynergy.org/ [https://astrosynergy.org/] and register for free here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5Xvdtr1Kfutefo3h_nvUIHk8kCG4j2AgtQ5ZEKYaego-gFg/viewform [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5Xvdtr1Kfutefo3h_nvUIHk8kCG4j2AgtQ5ZEKYaego-gFg/viewform] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aswin is still enrolling students for his Diploma in Indian Astrology and you can join Batch 3 starting in June or Batch 4 starting in November. Find out more here: https://www.aswinsubramanyan.com/courses [https://www.aswinsubramanyan.com/courses] Find Aswin on social media: https://www.instagram.com/aswinsastrology/ [https://www.instagram.com/aswinsastrology/] Threads: https://www.threads.com/@aswinsastrology?hl=en [https://www.threads.com/@aswinsastrology?hl=en] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aswinsastrology [https://www.facebook.com/aswinsastrology] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/aswinsubramanyan.com [https://bsky.app/profile/aswinsubramanyan.com]   You can connect to Joli's work here: https://www.bodhimindful.com/ [https://www.bodhimindful.com/] And on social media: https://www.instagram.com/bodhimindful/ [https://www.instagram.com/bodhimindful/] Threads: https://www.threads.com/@bodhimindful?hl=en [https://www.threads.com/@bodhimindful?hl=en] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bodhimindful/ [https://www.facebook.com/bodhimindful/] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bodhimindful.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/bodhimindful.bsky.social]   Thank you for tuning in! Please like, comment, and subscribe to our show to help us keep doing these shows <3

3. Lots and Lots of Lots!

What are 'lots'--sometimes called 'Arabic Parts'--in astrology? What do they say to astrologers and how are we meant to understand them? Join Joli & Aswin as they discuss these questions and more with special guest, Lars Panaro. What does Heidegger have to do with astrological lots? How do the lots connect to Plato's theory of Forms? This longer episodes explores the philosophical and numinous qualities of the lots at length--with a peep down just a few rabbit-holes to boot!   You can read some of Lars' past work here: Website: https://heavenlybranches.home.blog/author/liberastronomiae/ [https://heavenlybranches.home.blog/author/liberastronomiae/] Within Orb podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnEv-vD6xpM [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnEv-vD6xpM] or https://withinorb.podbean.com/e/015-lars-panaro-scattering-karmic-stardust/ [https://withinorb.podbean.com/e/015-lars-panaro-scattering-karmic-stardust/]   The 3rd Annual AstroSynergy Astrology Conference is coming up May 8, 9, and 10--you can find out more here: https://astrosynergy.org/ [https://astrosynergy.org/] and register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5Xvdtr1Kfutefo3h_nvUIHk8kCG4j2AgtQ5ZEKYaego-gFg/viewform [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5Xvdtr1Kfutefo3h_nvUIHk8kCG4j2AgtQ5ZEKYaego-gFg/viewform]   Aswin is still enrolling students for his Diploma in Indian Astrology and you can join Batch 3 starting in June or Batch 4 starting in November. Find out more here: https://www.aswinsubramanyan.com/courses [https://www.aswinsubramanyan.com/courses] Find Aswin on social media: https://www.instagram.com/aswinsastrology/ [https://www.instagram.com/aswinsastrology/] Threads: https://www.threads.com/@aswinsastrology?hl=en [https://www.threads.com/@aswinsastrology?hl=en] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aswinsastrology [https://www.facebook.com/aswinsastrology] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/aswinsubramanyan.com [https://bsky.app/profile/aswinsubramanyan.com]   You can connect to Joli's work here: https://www.bodhimindful.com/ [https://www.bodhimindful.com/] And on social media: https://www.instagram.com/bodhimindful/ [https://www.instagram.com/bodhimindful/] Threads: https://www.threads.com/@bodhimindful?hl=en [https://www.threads.com/@bodhimindful?hl=en] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bodhimindful/ [https://www.facebook.com/bodhimindful/] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bodhimindful.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/bodhimindful.bsky.social]

2. Decans in Astrology

Joli and Aswin welcome their special guest, Nicola Allan, to the show to talk all about decans! Nicola is founder of The Wild Way, where she weaves her art and writing with astrology and divination. She is currently working on creating a tarot deck which you can get involved with here: https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/4634f681-5517-46a7-a93f-0acb966631f9/landing [https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/4634f681-5517-46a7-a93f-0acb966631f9/landing] During the discussion we briefly mentioned Manilius. Manilius does talk about decans in his great work, Astronomica, but he presents a system that is unique among Hellenistic astrologers. Instead of assigning Egyptian deities or planetary rulers to the decans, Manilius distributes each 10-degree portion of a sign to another zodiac sign. Manilius described the decan system as a form of "heavenly fellowship" or "hospitality," arguing that no sign has exclusive control over itself, rather signs *share* their powers with others in equal ten-degree portions. Manilius was noted for being the first to use the specific word "decanus" in an astrological context.   You can find out more about Nicola and her work through the following links: Website: https://www.the-wild-way.com/about-nicola [https://www.the-wild-way.com/about-nicola] and https://www.the-wild-way.com/nicola-allan [https://www.the-wild-way.com/nicola-allan] IG: https://www.instagram.com/nicola__allan/ [https://www.instagram.com/nicola__allan/] and https://www.instagram.com/thewildway_/ [https://www.instagram.com/thewildway_/] Threads: https://www.threads.com/@nicola__allan?hl=en [https://www.threads.com/@nicola__allan?hl=en] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/nicola-allan.com [https://bsky.app/profile/nicola-allan.com] And if you would like to purchase the Zodiac Decans Digital Download, you can do so here: https://www.the-wild-way.com/store/p/zodiac-decans-download [https://www.the-wild-way.com/store/p/zodiac-decans-download] This is the link for the physical poster: https://www.the-wild-way.com/store/p/zodiac-decan-poster [https://www.the-wild-way.com/store/p/zodiac-decan-poster]   You can explore Aswin's course offerings here: https://www.aswinsubramanyan.com/courses [https://www.aswinsubramanyan.com/courses]   You can learn more about Joli's work here: https://www.bodhimindful.com/ [https://www.bodhimindful.com/]