24. Shadow Monsters and Your Chart During Spooky Season

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/chartedbysarahmichelleIt’s spooky season, so naturally we’re talking about monsters — not the ones hiding under your bed, but the ones that live in your birth chart.Your temper, jealousy, overthinking — they’re not random flaws. They’re messages from your shadow, the part of your chart that holds the traits you’ve suppressed to stay safe, loved, or in control. When you ignore these parts of yourself, they get louder, showing up as overreactions, burnout, or that thing you swore you’d “worked through” already.In this episode, we explore shadow work through the lens of astrology. We talk about how transformation and release happen here, and how each element expresses its own “shadow monster.” By the end, you’ll know how to identify your own shadow themes, name your monster, and redirect that energy into something that serves you.What You'll Discover:How the 8th and 12th houses reveal your personal “basement and attic” for shadow work.Why your shadow isn’t evil — it’s the part of you that learned to protect yourself.The signature shadow monsters for each element.How to ask what your reactions are trying to keep you safe from.Ways to turn your shadow into an ally through awareness, boundaries, and compassion.Featured On the Show: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=1000725834542Visit for more information: https://cosmicgroupchat.com/Come join the chat @CosmicGroupChatPod!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicgroupchatpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cosmicgroupchatpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CosmicGroupChatMentioned 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