The Astro Lounge

The Sun in the Birth Chart: A Journey of Becoming and Finding Your Joy

For many of us, our first introduction to astrology comesthrough our Sun sign. Even people who know very little about astrology tend to know whether they’re an Aries, Capricorn, Pisces, or Gemini. But what does itactually mean when we say, “I’m a Leo” or “I’m a Scorpio”? In this episode of The Astro Lounge, Kaia &Simona explore the deeper significance of the Sun in the birth chart, moving beyond pop astrology stereotypes and personality traits. In astrology, the Sun symbolizes the core of who we are: ouressence, vitality, creative life force, and evolving sense of purpose. The sign our Sun is in speaks to the types of experiences that help us grow, come alive,and become more fully ourselves. Together, Kaia & Simona discuss: ☀️What the Sun represents in astrology ☀️The Sun as a lifelong process of becoming ☀️How the Sun relates to our sense of self, purpose, and joy ☀️The Sun’s association with the Hero’s Journey ☀️And more! This is the first of a 10-part series exploring the meaning and significance of each planet.

The Moon Phase in Your Birth Chart

Most of us are familiar with the phases of the Moon, but did you know that the Moon phase at the time of your birth carries special significance? In today’s episode, Kaia & Simona are joined by fellowAstrology University graduates and Teaching Assistants, Isabella Cianciolo & Rachelle Hicks, for a rich exploration of the Moon phases in the birth chart and what each phase may reveal about our soul’s development within alarger cyclic process. By considering our Moon sign within the context of its phasal relationship to the Sun, we can gain a deeper understanding of our emotional nature, orientation toward life, and our soul’s unfolding through time. Join them at the Astro Lounge!

Astrology, Authenticity, and Social Media

What does it  mean to stay authentic in the age of social media? In today’s episode, Kaia and Simona explore the balancing actbetween authenticity and social media. They share their personal experiences as astrologers growing their practice, reflecting on both the gifts and the challenges of showing up online. But first, they begin with a conversation on the Spring Equinox and Mercury in Pisces, which was retrograde at the time of recording. Join them at the Astro Lounge!

Story of the Round: The Zodiac as a Living Process Part II

Join Kaia and Simona as they explore the signsthrough an exercise they call Story of the Round, a way of understanding the zodiac as a living, breathing processthat’s always in motion.   Rather than seeing the zodiac as a set of fixedtraits, they look at how the signs unfold as an ongoing cycle always at play. Whether beginning a new relationship, starting a new job, moving to a new country, or simply navigating the ever-evolving terrain of being human, this framework offers a meaningful way to engage with the process. Story of the Round invites us to feel into each phase, to notice what comes more easily, where we might get“tripped up,” and to reflect on what may be emerging next.   In Part 2 of this two-part conversation, Simona andKaia journey through the last six signs of the zodiac as stages within thisunfolding cycle.

Story of the Round: The Zodiac as a Living Process: Part I

Join Kaia and Simona as they explore the signs through an exercise they call Story of the Round, a way of understanding the zodiac as a living, breathing process that’s always in motion. Rather than seeing the zodiac as a set of fixed traits, they look at how the signs unfold as an ongoing cycle always at play. Whether beginning a new relationship, starting a new job, moving to a new country, or simply navigating the ever-evolving terrain of being human, this framework offers a meaningful way to engage with the process. Story of the Round invites us to feel into each phase, to notice what comes more easily, where we might get “tripped up,” and to reflect on what may be emerging next. In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Simona and Kaia journey through the first six signs of the zodiac as stages within this unfolding cycle.