The Awake Space Astrology Podcast

S5 Ep 19 of The Awake Space Podcast explores how spirituality (and other subjects) leave people open to manipulation and scams. Your host Laurie Rivers has been a professional astrologer since 1998 and brings her 3 decades of experience to the table to help you understand how not to get scammed or sucked into a delusional spiral with AI, Social Media and even psychic hotlines. Tracy St. Croix is this week's guest, she brings her experience, wisdom and humor to share her experience on psychic hotlines. Laurie and Tracy have a humorous conversation while setting the record straight, then explain how they came up with a solution to help their clients who have questions or need a quick touch base. Show Links: Awake Space Patreon [patreon.com/theawakespace] supports the podcast and keeps it ad free. Join HERE for resources and juicy discounts (and access to Laurie's new quick connect link) Tracy St. Croix for outstanding psychic mediumship for life and business. Click Here [https://www.tracystcroimedium.com/] Upcoming Events with Laurie: Laurie & Matilda See Stuff May 31st - Astrologer Laurie Rivers and Medium Matilda join forces yet again to get your through the second half of 2025 - Get Your Tickets HERE [https://sassyseers.as.me/schedule/a2c6ba30] 2026 Year Ahead Predictions with Laurie Rivers - June 21 2025. Join Laurie for a month by month walk through and q&a about 2026 to help you prepare and make the most of the energy. (Patrons save 50% go to the member discount collection for your code) - Book Here [https://www.wokeastrology.com/service-page/2026-year-ahead-predictions?referral=service_list_widget] Chapters 00:00 Astrological Insights and Systemic Change 02:33 The Role of AI in Spirituality 05:34 New Moon in Gemini: Crafting Your Future 12:59 Exploring AI in Spirituality and Divination 15:46 The Limitations of AI in Intuitive Practices 18:49 The Dangers of Mirroring and Cognitive Bias 22:07 The Evolution of Astrological Interpretation 24:59 The Role of Human Insight in Astrology 28:03 Ethics in Divination and Psychic Readings 29:17 Patron Shout Outs and Community Appreciation 31:21 Navigating Psychic Hotlines and Co-Creating Solutions 31:34 Exploring Psychic Hotlines 34:36 The Reality of Psychic Readings 37:23 Client Management and Expectations 40:09 Lessons from the Hotline Experience 43:13 Navigating Emotional Intelligence in Readings 46:04 The Role of Intuition in Psychic Work 48:56 Innovating Psychic Services 51:51 Creating Accessible Guidance 53:33 Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Psychic Services 59:55 The Role of Intuition in Client Interactions 01:07:21 Balancing Personal Well-being with Professional Service 01:14:34 Innovating Psychic Services for Modern Needs 01:15:25 Balancing Work and Personal Time 01:16:50 Authenticity and Integrity in Readings 01:18:16 The Importance of Community in Spiritual Work 01:18:53 Evening Sessions and Client Needs 01:20:34 Quick Touch Base Sessions 01:21:30 Exploring Spirituality and Business 01:23:30 Learning from Experience and Mentorship 01:27:21 Training and Synthesis in Readings 01:29:01 Navigating Client Expectations 01:37:17 Innovating Spiritual Services 01:38:23 Introduction and Upcoming Events 01:40:15 Astrological Predictions and Global Events 01:48:19 Intense Global Climate and Political Changes 01:51:57 Personal Well-being and Conclusion

The Awake Space Astrology Podcast is 100% listener supported! Support the podcast by joining Patreon http://patreon.com/theawakespace Register for Laurie & Matilda Event happening May 31,2025 Here [https://sassyseers.as.me/schedule/a2c6ba30] (remember as a patron you get the juicy discounts.) In S5 Ep 18 of the popular talk show The Awake Space, host Laurie Rivers gives you the run down on this week's astrology, how to best navigate the energy, gives you the must have info on Saturn moving into Aries and then answer's a patron's question about energy work and manifestation, when it works but is more than a little bumpy, what's up with that? Laurie ends the episode helping you understand what the bumpy ride is and what you can do about it. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Current Events 02:29 Astrological Insights: Saturn in Aries 10:04 Historical Context and Predictions 15:55 Personal Growth and Responsibility with Saturn 21:30 Manifestation and Closing Thoughts 21:49 Introduction and Overview of Current Events 24:01 Astrological Insights and Predictions 26:49 Weather Patterns and Natural Disasters 29:26 Political Unrest and Global Tensions 32:34 Health and Environmental Concerns 35:43 Economic Predictions and Market Volatility 40:38 Introduction and Acknowledgments 42:15 Exploring Manifestation and Its Consequences

Find out why ChatGPT is not your spiritual advisor and how it is manipulating you - and why you don't want to use it for astrology! Listener Support by Patrons of The Awake Space patreon.com/theawakespace S5 Ep 18 of the popular talkshow The Awake Space your host Laurie Rivers analyses the dangers of using AI tools for spiritual guidance and why you need to cultivate discernment. She further investigates ChatGPT's ability to draw a chart and explains why it is wrong 100% of the time. The Scorpio Full Moon kicks off the week and Laurie gives you the rundown of what to expect in the headlines, plus she helps get you prepped for Saturn in Aries coming in at the end of May. Show Links: * patreon.com/theawakespace save 25% on new annual memberships at the $15 level and up when you use code: 5F37C at check out * Laurie & Matilda Prediction event registration (Patrons wait for announcement to save 50%): BOOK NOW [https://sassyseers.as.me/schedule/a2c6ba30] * Rooted in The Moon Video Patreon Link [https://www.patreon.com/posts/rooted-in-moon-128527633?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link] Chapters 00:00 Astrological Insights for the Week 02:40 ChatGPT, Spirituality, and Discernment 04:24 Returning to TikTok: A New Approach 07:13 Concerns in the Spiritual Community 10:25 The Limitations of AI in Spirituality 13:18 Astrology and AI: A Misalignment 16:38 The Dangers of Instant Expertise 19:28 The Role of AI in Spiritual Guidance 22:30 The Importance of Training in Spiritual Practices 25:28 The Feedback Loop of AI Responses 28:29 The Misleading Nature of AI Language 31:13 The Risks of Spiritual Manipulation 34:31 The Collective Evolution and Spiritual Growth 37:36 The Ethical Concerns of AI Usage 40:34 Final Thoughts on AI and Spirituality 47:17 Introduction to the Week Ahead 49:12 Astrological Insights and Predictions 53:36 Weather and Natural Events 56:24 Political and Global Affairs 59:43 Infrastructure and Economic Challenges 01:01:33 Technological and Social Turbulence 01:02:47 Upcoming Events and Community Engagement 01:05:20 Saturn in Aries: A Sneak Peek 01:12:48 Navigating Global Volatility 01:20:00 Personal Responsibility and Accountability 01:24:11 Self-Sustainability and Economic Uncertainty 01:32:10 Finding Liberation in Acceptance 01:36:17 Collaboration Over Leadership

The energy is building towards the Scorpio Full Moon and we're being forced to self reflect. The Awake Space Astrology Podcast is 100% Listener Supported! Join the Patreon to get access to exclusive content and learning materials patreon.com/theawakespace Book readings at wokeastrology.com In this episode of the Awake Space Astrology podcast, Laurie Rivers discusses various astrological insights for the month of May, focusing on the implications of Pluto retrograde and the upcoming full moon in Scorpio. She emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy, personal growth, and the need to deconstruct societal norms and expectations. Laurie encourages listeners to focus on their own needs and the dynamics of their relationships while navigating the complexities of community and collective responsibility. The conversation highlights the significance of self-realization and the ongoing journey of transformation in the context of astrology. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Astrology and Mother's Day 01:29 Astrology as a Tool for Liberation 03:43 Progressive Evolutionary Astrology and Gender Stereotypes 05:23 Navigating Changes in Content Creation 08:30 Astrological Insights and Full Moon Preparations 11:12 Power Dynamics and Attention in Society 14:14 Empowerment Through Astrology and Self-Reflection 17:31 Deconstructing Social Norms and Personal Patterns 23:32 Self-Actualization and Community Engagement 29:07 The Journey of Continuous Deconstruction and Growth 34:32 gaming-transition-high.wav 34:40 Patreon Shout-Outs and Community Engagement 37:46 Resource Management and Economic Insights 38:15 Preparing for the Full Moon in Scorpio 38:21 lifestyle-transition-low.wav 38:29 Astrological Insights for May 2025 48:21 Navigating Personal Growth and Relationships 53:22 Preparing for Transformational Changes

The Awake Space Podcast is 100% listener supported Check out the patreon at http://patreon.com/theawakespace In this episode of the popular talk show The Awake Space your host astrologer, Laurie Rivers explains how to use the Taurus New Moon energy to your advantage, has an engaging conversation with Daoist master, San Qing, and walks you through understanding what our souls intend when we incarnate into the physical world. Guest Info Taoist Master San Qing is a profound healer. When he talks, there is something else that goes on in the room. The room is filled with light and love. Taoist Master San Qing has over 30 years' experience guiding people, teaching people, opening people up to their true potential as a human being, as a light being, as just being. San Qing is an ordained priest and 66th generation lineage holder and 126th generation lineage holder of Taoism. San is a Taoist master of Qigong and Neigong, is a prolific channel and healer who has built a reputation for direct access to the spirit realm. He is grateful every day to his teachers, the Three Pure Ones and the Tao, for allowing him to witness miracles. San works with people all over the world showing them, that the impossible is possible. San's social Links *Brand New Book* Buy the TAO TE CHING transcribed by San Qing as a direct channel of Lao Tzu https://buy.stripe.com/8wMdSe0s8ayIgtq4jC?locale=en&__embed_source=buy_btn_1PCJtqLqVWuQP7qZFOPvn24W The Way 126 APP LIVE now on web, IOS and Android https://theway126.com/ instagram https://www.instagram.com/theway_126 Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/si/podcast/consciousness-of-the-way-126-podcast/id1710027363 Summary In this episode of the Awake Space Astrology Podcast, Laurie Rivers discusses the significance of the new moon in Taurus, emphasizing the importance of setting intentions and grounding oneself. The conversation delves into the nature versus nurture debate in astrology, exploring how one's upbringing can be reflected in their astrological chart. Laurie and guest San Qing discuss the power of manifestation and affirmations, the impact of trauma on personal growth, and provide astrological predictions for the upcoming week, highlighting the need for self-realization and sustainable security. In this conversation, Laurie Rivers and San Qing explore the intricate relationship between astrology, healing, and self-realization. They discuss the themes of navigating life's challenges, the power of imagination, and the importance of embracing change. The dialogue delves into astrological insights for the upcoming month of May, emphasizing the potential for personal growth and co-creation in a rapidly changing world. The speakers encourage listeners to reflect on their journeys, the significance of emotional healing, and the transformative power of self-discovery. Chapters 00:00 New Moon in Taurus: Planting Seeds of Security 05:45 Manifestation and Setting Intentions 18:50 Introduction to Sun King: Taoism and Presence 55:45 Introduction and Patreon Highlights 58:38 Celebrating Community and Personal Growth 01:01:39 Humanization and Understanding in Society 01:04:42 Astrological Predictions for the Week 01:07:56 Navigating Volatility and Change 01:10:50 Looking Ahead: May Predictions 01:13:48 Embracing the Energy of May 01:16:47 The Role of Predictions and Responsibility 01:19:43 Finding Beauty in Complexity 01:22:43 Creating a Deliberate Future 01:25:40 Conclusion: Empowerment and Awareness