Astrology didn't save me from depression, but here is why I read them now

Why your horoscope never worked and how it betrayed real astrology

In this episode, I shared a short history of astrology, an introduction to chart reading, and a critique on capitalism for its production of simplified and popularized horoscopes. I explained the origin of Western astrology from ancient Babylonian, Egyptian, and Greek cultures, and how the fusing of myths, cultures, and meanings gave rise to horoscopes. I discussed the relationship between planets and zodiac signs, and what houses and aspects mean in chart reading. I also critiqued the mass produced horoscopes that simplified astrology and how it supported the capitalist system that commodified and limited the transformative powers of spirituality. This is a reading of my article on Substack "Reclaiming Astrology from Horoscope and its capitalist problem [https://freyashiyu.substack.com/p/reclaiming-astrology-from-horoscopes?r=5j37xs]". Subscribe if you want to receive my weekly newsletters! And here are two events I am hosting in September, click on link below to register: * Astrology 101: How to Read Your Own Birth Chart [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1629079603949?aff=oddtdtcreator] * September 21, 2-4pm, Kennington Park, London * Early bird discount 19% off ends Sep 14! * 9-9-9 Sound Meditation for the Spiritual Wisdom of 2025 [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1629154106789?aff=oddtdtcreator] * September 9, 9pm BST, online * 2 for 1 tickets to bring a friend for free! Find more of my content on Substack [https://freyashiyu.substack.com/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@freyashi1111], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/shiyufry/], and my website [https://freyashi.wordpress.com/]. I write monthly energy updates and host guided meditations with sound healing.

Astrology didn't save me from depression, but here is why I read them now

In this episode I shared my personal journey of healing from depression and how astrology has given me insights to better love myself. I explained why I am now offering readings of astrology and tarot and what I wish to offer through my own lived experience of mental health, meaning of life, and spirituality. You are welcome to find me for personal readings at any of my social media account or through email. Find more of my content on Substack [https://freyashiyu.substack.com/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@freyashi1111], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/shiyufry/], and my website [https://freyashi.wordpress.com/]. I write monthly energy updates and host guided meditations with sound healing.

What feeling tired teaches about rest and discipline

In this episode I talked about why feeling tired matters. I talked about the bigger reasons behind why we have all been feeling tired, and ways the tiredness invites us to rethink about our system. I talked about the importance of rest and the complexity of disciplines in terms of spiritual practices. I distinguished between devotional and sacrificial disciplines, and how tiredness asks us to reflect on the performativity in our disciplines. Find more of my content on Substack [https://freyashiyu.substack.com/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@freyashi1111], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/shiyufry/], and my website [https://freyashi.wordpress.com/]. I write monthly energy updates and host guided meditations with sound healing.

Grounding sound meditation with antique gong, Nepalese singing bowls, seed shaker, and ocean drum

Ground yourself with a short guided meditation and sound bath. Journey to the core of Mother Earth and allow the healing frequencies to resonate throughout your mindbodysoul. Find more of my content on Substack [https://freyashiyu.substack.com/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@freyashi1111], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/shiyufry/], and my website [https://freyashi.wordpress.com/]. I write monthly energy updates and host guided meditations with sound healing.

How to thrive this wild astro summer: Cancer season 2025 energy update

In this episode I shared my energy update for June 21 to July 21 with three themes of the month: emotional foundations, shifts in communications and values, and retrograde reflections. Exciting transits include Mercury & Venus interacting with Saturn and Neptune, as well as Uranus moving into Gemini, marking the full bloom of individual and collective upgrades that make 2025 such an astrologically special year. Find more of my content on Substack [https://freyashiyu.substack.com/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@freyashi1111], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/shiyufry/], and my website [https://freyashi.wordpress.com/]. I write monthly energy updates and host guided meditations with sound healing.