Practical Astros Podcast

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Faith Grace joins Christa Hamilton to talk about her astrology journey & her use of Local Space Astrology in practice. You can find Faith's work at https://www.faithgraceinspires.com/ Other resources: https://horoscopes.astro-seek.com/ast... Find Christa PracticalAstros.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to August! Astrologers Christa / @PracticalAstros and Mandi Rae / @ecstaticastrology talk about the astrological transits of August (this month with a live audience of family & friends!) You can stay connected to the seasonal astrology by subscribing to Practical Astros on Substack: https://substack.com/@practicalastros or signing up for her newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/fd41a0df3d45/newsletter-sign-up Readings open for tarot & astrology at https://calendly.com/practicalastros Connect with Mandi Rae by following her on YouTube or booking a reading! https://www.ecstaticastrology.com/services This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

Astrologers Christa (Practical Astros) & Mandi Rae (Ecstatic Astrology) team up each month to talk about the astrological weather. This month: June. This is the final month of Jupiter's year in it's favored sign of Cancer. Also mentioned: a Mercury Retrograde, Chiron into Taurus and a Full Capricorn Moon You can find Christa's work at www.practicalastros.com She is an astrology writer & contributor to the Asteri Sofia Kairos collective and the Astrologer's Co+Op. Her books are open for readings here: https://calendly.com/practicalastros Mandi Rae is found at www.ecstaticastrology.com when she's not playing music with her band, Love Rat. Her books are open for natal chart, astro cartography and relationship readings. OPA Certified, Mandi is a volunteer for the OPA organization as well the Asteri Sofia Kairos collective. Hope you enjoy! Let us know how Jupiter in Cancer has been for you! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

Walk the P.A.T.H. with Practical Astros' Temperance Hour Temperance Hour is a space to talk to astrologers, diviners, tarotistas and artists about their practice, journey & art form. We all walk paths in the same patch of woods on this blue green marble in through space. Today, Christa talks with astrologer, Brian Allemana of SoulRise Astrology, about his practice and on the topic of the Ages of Astrology. You can find Brian's work at https://www.soulriseastrology.com The Rob Hand article Brian mentions in the episode is here: http://cura.free.fr/quinq/01hand.html Thanks so much for chatting Brian! Music by @DrunkenPrayer MaryJane This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

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Monthly Astrology Forecast by cohosts Christa Hamilton of Practical Astros & Mandi Rae of ‪@ecstaticastrology‬ Book yourself a reading with Mandi at https://www.ecstaticastrology.com/ Book yourself a reading with Christa at https://practicalastros.com/ Follow the Decan Walk on SubStack for free! https://decanwalk.substack.com/Music by Drunken Prayer This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

A conversation with astrologer Mel Priestley on the transit of Uranus in Gemini. You can find Mel's work at https://www.melpriestley.ca/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

The Astrology Forecast for Aprilwith Practical Astros & Ecstatic Astrology This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

Christa interviews Britten LaRue about stories in astrology & tarot. Find Britten’s work at www.brittenlarue.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

www.practicalastros.com Christa/Practical Astros & Mandi Rae/Ecstatic Astrology talk about the astrology of March 2026 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

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Walk the P.A.T.H. with Practical Astros' Temperance Hour. Temperance Hour is a space to talk to astrologers, diviners, tarotistas and artists about their practice, journey & art form. We all walk paths in the same patch of woods on this blue green marble wandering through space.Today Christa talks with astrologer, Whitney Kranz, about self care within an astrological practice.Please let us know what you do for your own self care practice! You can find Whitney & book a reading at their website https://astroarcana.com/Thanks so much for chatting Whitney! Go treat yourself! Music "Ni Ni Neo" by Morgan This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

Astrologers, Christa (Practical Astros) & Mandi Rae (Ecstatic Astrology) team up each month to talk about the astrological transits we're all experiencing. This time they're speaking briefly on the overview of 2026 as a whole. You can find Christa's work at www.practicalastros.com She is an astrology writer & contributor to the Asteri Sofia Kairos collective and the Astrologer's Co+Op. Her books are open for readings (astrology and tarot) so go get you one! Mandi Rae is over at www.ecstaticastrology.com when she's not playing music with her band, Love Rat. Her books are open for natal chart, astro cartography and relationship readings. OPA Certified, Mandi is a volunteer for the OPA organization as well the Asteri Sofia Kairos collective. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

Astro-Sistars, Christa (Practical Astros) & Mandi Rae (Ecstatic Astrology) team up each month to talk about the astrological transits we all experience. This month: January! You can find Christa's work at www.practicalastros.com She is an astrology writer & contributor to the Asteri Sofia Kairos collective and the Astrologer's Co+Op. Her books are open for readings (astrology and tarot) so go get you one! Mandi Rae is over at www.ecstaticastrology.com when she's not playing music with her band, Love Rat. Her books are open for natal chart, astro cartography and relationship readings. OPA Certified, Mandi is a volunteer for the OPA organization as well the Asteri Sofia Kairos collective. Hope you enjoy! Let us know what you plan for this month! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

This past summer I was honored to be a guest speaker for Nightlight Astrology’s speaker series. There I spoke about the decans, one of my favorite subjects in astrology & how it weaves tarot & Astrology together. It followed a decan project that I had created here on SubStack as well as on YouTube. In that project, I followed the decans through the zodiac via astrologer interviews about the three decans of each sign. I had the pleasure of connecting with so many wonderful voices, including Gary P Caton on Aries, Sonia - Celestia Astrology for Taurus & alchemilie for Gemini (check out the rest of the decan alumni on my YouTube)This project has now grown into a mini workshop to be held later this winter:This is a workshop, held over 3 sequential Mondays at 6 PM ET: 29 December 2025, 5 January & 12 January 2026 Each session will be 90 minutes including time for Q&A. The workshop will be recorded so that all attendees will have access to the recordings, even if you don't attend them live. A supplemental workbook will be sent in three parts prior to each meeting designed to walk you through each lesson. You keep the recordings and workbook for as long as you want. This is a basic foundational course on the decans, looking at the mystical layer of the universe through astrology & tarot. This is also a space for storytelling, ritual & journal invitations and a time to devote to deeper, magical community. You will: * Hear about the history of the decans from the ancient past. * Learn how to notice the decanic symbols in every day life. * Discover the elemental threads that tie the Tarot to Astrology You could also find that: * It prepares & inspires you to do a decan walk or a decan dance. * You're prompted to find your own stories in the decans in your natal chart. * You connect with other tarot/astrology curious folks & make new friends. You will be sent a registration link after purchase. Thank you and please email with any questions: [email protected] you’re interested, BOOK HERE And thanks for reading!Christa This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

Astro-Sistars, Christa (Practical Astros) & Mandi Rae (Ecstatic Astrology) team up each month to talk about the astrological transits we’re all experiencing. This month: November! With plenty of retrograde planets, more water trines and another Mercury opposite Uranus, this month will most likely be..entertaining! You can find Christa’s work at www.practicalastros.com She is an astrology writer & contributor to the Asteri Sofia Kairos collective and the Astrologer’s Co+Op. Her books are open for readings (astrology and tarot) so get you one! Mandi Rae is over at www.ecstaticastrology.com when she’s not playing music with her band, Love Rat. Her books are open for natal chart, astro cartography and relationship readings. OPA Certified, Mandi is a volunteer for the OPA organization as well the Asteri Sofia Kairos collective. Hope you enjoy! Let us know! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

Walk the P.A.T.H. with Practical Astros’ Temperance Hour Today Christa talks with author & teacher, Renn Butler, about the dynamic planetary pairing of Neptune & Saturn. This is an introductory episode on the subject that will be revisited in 2026 for a full length conversation on these two planets as they join together in Aries. Temperance Hour is a space to talk to astrologers, diviners, tarotistas and artists about their practice, journey & art form. We all walk paths in the same patch of woods on this blue green marble wandering through space. You can find Renn’s work at his website: https://www.rennbutler.com/Renn’s online course in Archetypal and Holotropic Astrology begins soon! From his website he writes: “I am very excited to offer a new seven-month online course in archetypal and holotropic astrology, beginning this fall. I hope you can join me for this unique learning opportunity. This course will explore groundbreaking discoveries in archetypal astrology and transpersonal psychology, based on the work of Richard Tarnas and Stanislav Grof, and my own research of more than four decades. I will send students my rich and evocative slideshows ahead of time, so they can listen to them during the week before each class, or at any speed once they register. This will give us much time in class to talk about the astrology of natal charts and transits, people’s holotropic and psychedelic experiences, relationship issues, dreams, and current events.” Find out more information to sign up for the course go to:Courses Deep gratitude to Renn for joining the conversation and channel today, thank you for listening. Please connect to his work through his writings, lectures, courses and events! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

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Walk the P.A.T.H. with Practical Astros Temperance Hour Today Christa talks astrology and Feng Shui with Smashing Secrets host and Feng Shui teacher/author, Jo Russell. Temperance Hour is a space to talk to astrologers, diviners, tarotistas and artists about their practice, journey & art form. We all walk paths in the same patch of woods on this blue green marble wandering through space. You can find Jo's work on her website music by Drunken Prayer This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

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You can use this for any new moon, for any month! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

Walk the P.A.T.H. with Practical Astros Temperance Hour Today Christa talks astrology, homeopathy and natural medicine with astrologer Liz Norman. Temperance Hour is a space to talk to astrologers, diviners, tarotistas and artists about their practice, journey & art form. We all walk paths in the same patch of woods on this blue green marble wandering through space. You can find Liz's work at https://www.jupiter-rising.co.uk/And you can book a reading with Christa at Practical Astros.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

No Dumb Questions is an ongoing series to answer questions about astrology. Hosted by Christa of Practical Astros & joined by a rotating cast of astrologers, they do their best to answer some basics while keeping you curious to explore more. Today, Christa is joined by astrologer Liz Norman to talk about the Nodal Axis. If you have a question to submit, visit www.practicalastros.com to send an email with what you're curious about! Special thanks to astrologer Liz for leading today's chat. You can find her work at https://www.jupiter-rising.co.uk/ and You can book with Christa at Practical Astros This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

I sat under the Cicadas and read what I wrote for this piece Magicicada. Hear their song under the words that were inspired by them. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

Christa from Practical Astros & Mandi Rae from Ecstatic Astrology talk about the June 2025 astrological weather Book a reading with Christa: Treat Yourself! Christa's Booking LinkBook a reading with Mandi: ecstaticastrology.comHere is a link to the Florida Water recipe mentioned in the show:Florida Water This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

Walk the P.A.T.H. of Practical Astros’ Temperance Hour Today Christa talks astrology and gardening with the moon with herbalist, teacher and author Jane Hawley Stevens. Temperance Hour is a space to talk to astrologers, diviners, tarotistas and artists about their practice, journey & art form. We all walk paths in the same patch of woods on this blue green marble wandering through space. You can find Jane's book "The Celestial Garden" on her website fourelementsherbals.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

Today we answer an age old "gotcha" question about twins: "If astrology is real, then how do you explain twins?" Astrologer Gabriel Rosas joins Christa in talking about the bounds (also called terms) in a natal chart. No Dumb Questions is an ongoing series to answer questions about astrology. Hosted by Christa of Practical Astros & joined by a rotating cast of astrologers, they do their best to answer some basics while keeping you curious to explore more. Book a reading with Gabriel here:https://www.gabrielrosasastrology.com/ If you have a question to submit, visit www.practicalastros.com and send an email with what you're curious about! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

No Dumb Questions is an ongoing series to briefly answer complex questions about astrology. Hosted by Christa of Practical Astros & joined by a rotating cast of Astrologers, they do their best to answer some basics while keeping you curious to explore more. If you have a question to submit, visit www.practicalastros.com and send an email with what you're curious about! Special thanks to Ryan Hunt for leading today's chat. https://www.ryan-hunt.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

No Dumb Questions is an ongoing series to briefly answer complex questions about astrology. Hosted by Christa of Practical Astros & joined by a rotating cast of Astrologers, they do their best to answer some basics while keeping you curious to explore more. If you have a question to submit, visit www.practicalastros.com and send an email with what you're curious about! Special Thanks to Taalumot for leading the chat today. You can find his work at www.taalumot.space Here's the link to his Astro Weather Guide: https://taalumot.space/astrology/guide This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

Today we answer an age old "gotcha" question about twins: "If astrology is real, then how do you explain twins?" Astrology student, Michel joins Christa in talking about the dodecatemoria (D12) in a natal chart. No Dumb Questions is an ongoing series to answer questions about astrology. Hosted by Christa of Practical Astros & joined by a rotating cast of astrologers, they do their best to answer some basics while keeping you curious to explore more. If you have a question to submit, visit www.practicalastros.com and send an email with what you're curious about! Special thanks to astrologer Michel for joining today's chat. You can find more of Christa's work on Substack: https://practicalastros.substack.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

No Dumb Questions is an ongoing series to answer questions about astrology. Hosted by Christa of Practical Astros & joined by a rotating cast of astrologers, they do their best to answer some basics while keeping you curious to explore more.If you have a question to submit, visit www.practicalastros.com and send an email with what you're curious about! Special thanks to Dorje of Heart Astrology for joining today's chat. You can find his work on Substack https://dorjekirsten.substack.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

Walk the P.A.T.H. with Practical Astros Temperance Hour.Today Christa talks astrology and magic with astrologer, artist & consultant Andrew B Watt. We all walk diverse paths in the same patch of woods, on this blue green marble wandering collectively through space. Temperance Hour is a space to talk to astrologers, diviners, tarotistas and artists about their walks with practice, journey & art form. Thanks to Andrew for sharing his patch of woods.You can find Andrew on his website. He is available for readings Connect with Andrew here!/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

Christa of Practical Astros talks astrology and art with Joe G of Mercury Rising. Temperance Hour is a space to talk to astrologers, diviners, tarotistas and artists about their practice, journey & art You can find Joe on his YouTube channel: The-Astrology-Channel and on his website themercuryrising.comThanks for hanging out and sharing your world with us, Joe! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

Christa of Practical Astros talks with her sister, Amy Cat, about the three decans of Pisces. This is the final installment of 12, talking to other storytellers about the astrology of the 36 decans and the tarot cards associated with each. Thanks for listening. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

STORY TIME THROUGH THE DECANS: Christa of Practical Astros talks with Kira Ryberg about the three decans of Aquarius. This is the latest installment in a year-long project as Practical Astros walks through the decans with fellow astrologers. Enjoy! Kira: https://www.kiraryberg.com/Practical Astros: https://practicalastros.com/Music: "God of the Sea" by Drunken Prayer https://drunkenprayer.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

No Dumb Questions is an ongoing series to briefly answer complex questions about astrology. Hosted by Christa of Practical Astros & joined by a rotating cast of Astrologers, they do their best to answer some basics while keeping you curious to explore more. If you have a question to submit, visit www.practicalastros.com and send an email with what you're curious about! Thanks to Rob Bailey of Old School Astro for leading this discussion. You can find his work on his website oldschoolastrology.com Follow on socials: BlueSky @oldschoolastro.bsky.social Twitter x.com/oldschoolastro His horary course with Chris Brennan can be found here: courses.theastrologyschool This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

Christa of Practical Astros & Mandi Rae of Ecstatic Astrology go through the astrological weather of January 2025. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

STORY TIME THROUGH THE DECANS: Christa of Practical Astros talks with Mandi Rae of Ecstatic Astrology about the three decans of Scorpio. This is the latest installment in a year long project as Practical Astros walks through the decans with fellow astrologers. Enjoy! Mandi Rae: ecstaticastrology.com Practical Astros: practicalastros.com "God of the Sea" by Drunken Prayer drunkenprayer.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

STORY TIME THROUGH THE DECANS: Christa of Practical Astros talks with Olabimpe about the three decans of Sagittarius. This is the latest installment in a year-long project as Practical Astros walks through the decans with fellow astrologers. Enjoy! Olabimpe: twitter.com/ile_aworan instagram.com/ile_aworan olabimpe.substack.com Practical Astros: practicalastros.com "God of the Sea" by Drunken Prayer drunkenprayer.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

STORY TIME THROUGH THE DECANS: Christa of Practical Astros talks with Janessa of ByJove Astrology about the three decans of Libra. This is the latest installment in a year long project as Practical Astros walks through the decans with fellow astrologers. Enjoy! Janessa: byjoveastrology.com Practical Astros: practicalastros.com "God of the Sea" by Drunken Prayer drunkenprayer.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

Throwback episode on the decans of Leo with Taalumot. Throwback to when I should have posted it but life got in the way. Apologies but here it is for your listening pleasure!00:00 Opening 12:46 Taal interview STORY TIME THROUGH THE DECANS: Christa of Practical Astros talks with Taalumot of Taalumot.Space about the three decans of Leo. This is the fifth installment in a year long project as Practical Astros walks through the decans with fellow astrologers. Enjoy! Taal: taalumot.spacePractical Astros: practicalastros.com "God of the Sea" by Drunken Prayer drunkenprayer.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

Christa of Practical Astros talks with Jessica Irene about the three decans of Capricorn. This is the latest installment in a year-long project as Practical Astros walks through the decans with fellow astrologers. Enjoy! Jessica: www.dendraletheia.com/ x.com/dendraletheia Practical Astros: practicalastros.com "God of the Sea" by Drunken Prayer drunkenprayer.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

STORY TIME THROUGH THE DECANS: Christa of Practical Astros talks with Teri of Amethyst Astro Tarot about the three decans of Virgo. This is the sixth installment in a year long project as Practical Astros walks through the decans with fellow astrologers. Enjoy! Teri: amethystastrotarot.com Practical Astros: practicalastros.com "God of the Sea" by Drunken Prayer drunkenprayer.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

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Partners in Time, Mandi Rae of Ecstatic Astrology & Christa of Practical Astros present the July astrology forecast. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

Christa of Practical Astros talks with Shawna of Smart Asstro about the three decans of Cancer. This is the fourth installment in a year long project as Practical Astros walks through the decans with fellow astrologers. Enjoy! Shawna: smartasstro.com Practical Astros: practicalastros.com "God of the Sea" by Drunken Prayer drunkenprayer.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

STORY TIME THROUGH THE DECANS: Christa of Practical Astros talks with Emilie of Alchemilie about the three decans of Gemini. This is the third video in a year long project as Practical Astros walks through the decans with fellow astrologers. Enjoy! Emilie Litzell: alchemilie.com Practical Astros: practicalastros.com "God of the Sea" by Drunken Prayer drunkenprayer.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe

Teri of Amethyst Tarot & Christa of Practical Astros meet for a coffee to chat about astrology (& a little bit about tarot) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit practicalastros.substack.com/subscribe